Thor Ragnarok’s Valkyrie Explained
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has grown into a vast and complicated continuity-fest (sounds familiar if you’ve spent a lifetime reading the comics from which this film series derived), with tons of characters introduced in every installment beyond the main heroes and villains. Every one of them offers opportunities for additional storytelling, and sometimes Marvel even shakes things up by defying expectations or at least going in a slightly different direction than what a given character might suggest. Case in point: Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie, debuting in Thor: Ragnarok on November 3!
But who is Valkyrie? Let’s take a look at the character before she makes finally appears onscreen in the MCU -- you “male chauvinist pigs!”
Breath of the Wild Shield Backpack Will Surprise Your Friends
ThinkGeek has unveiled an officially licensed Zelda: Breath of the Wild Shield Backpack.
The Breath of the Wild Shield Backpack is available exclusively at ThinkGeek for $59.99 USD, and it is modeled after the in-game version of the Traveler’s Shield. It has a double zipper and a padded laptop/tablet sleeve along with three pouches (the sleeve is 10 1/2" wide x 1 1/2" deep x 12 1/2" tall). It also sports a bright blue interior design that matches well with the Hero’s Tunic. Check out the gallery for a closer look.
Last month, Merchoid announced a Zelda-themed edition of Clue for release in June. The goal of the board game is a bit of a twist: it’s a race to discover who will defeat Ganondorf, in what part of Hyrule, and with which legendary item. The game is based on one of the most notable entries in the series, Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Yakuza 6, 13 Sentinels Showcased on E3 2017 Badge Art
Every year, Atlus (and now SEGA) debut new artwork that will accompany every single badge distributed at E3.
This year’s art, which will be given to the 50,000 attendees and additional 15,000 members of the public coming in 2017, features Yakuza 6 and 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, which was confirmed for the West just this morning.
Yakuza 6 and 13 Sentinels on this year's badge insert
13 Characters We Want in Wonder Woman 2
Warner Bros. has yet to officially announce a sequel to Wonder Woman, but given how well the movie is performing we assume it's only a matter of time. (And director Patty Jenkins has already hinted at her plans for a sequel.) Of course, one big question surrounding Wonder Woman 2 is which characters should appear in the film.
We have a few ideas. We've picked 13 DC characters we think would be perfect for a Wonder Woman sequel, including classic villains, Greek gods and a couple familiar faces from across the DC Extended Universe. Click right on the slideshow to see our picks. Spoilers follow for the first movie!
Splatoon 2 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Coming in July
Batman Just Did Something Crazy
Batman #24 just dropped what might be the biggest twist yet for Batman in DC Rebirth.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Batman #24!
Batman just did the last thing we'd expect in his latest confrontation with Catwoman. He asked her to marry him.
Art by David Finch. (DC Comics)
Battleborn Free-to-Play Multiplayer Version Announced
Gearbox Software has announced Battleborn's Free Trial, a free-to-play version of the hero shooter's multiplayer modes.
The free version of Battleborn includes unlimited access to all competitive multiplayer modes, "without any time limits, level caps or planned end date," according to the developer. Players will be able to choose from a weekly rotating roster of six playable heroes. Gearbox notes progress you make with each hero will be saved and carried over to when it inevitably reenters the rotation.
The Free Trial is now available globally on Xbox One and PC, and in the Americas on PS4; it will be released on PS4 in Europe and Japan on June 13.
Anyone who's played Battleborn prior to the launch of today's Free Trial will be rewarded with free loot packs, credits, and the Founder's Crown Flair—a new piece of cosmetic gear introduced today alongside the free-to-play version. Additionally, the developer announced a new multiplayer mode, Supercharge, will be "launching soon."
Pokemon Ultra Sun, Moon Not Coming to Nintendo Switch
Despite a listing suggesting the newly announced Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon would eventually be coming to the Nintendo Switch. The Pokemon Company International have now confirmed, however, that the upcoming games are Nintendo 3DS exclusive.
In a statement provided to IGN, The Pokemon Company explained that the website listing for a Switch version of Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon was "a clerical error" and that the two games "are not due for release on Nintendo Switch." The company's full statement reads:
"We would like to address rumours based on a clerical error on the Pokémon press site; Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon are coming exclusively to Nintendo 3DS family of systems and are not due for release on Nintendo Switch. This listing on the Pokémon press site was made in error and is not indicative of future plans. Please refer to the Pokémon Direct for more game details."
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Preorder Guide
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Honestly, who among us isn’t a Star Wars fan? Which means lots of people are going to be happy to play Star Wars Battlefront 2 when it launches this fall. Electronic Arts has listened to fan feedback from the first game and, most notably, added a single-player campaign this time around.
For more information about Battlefront 2, check out our hands-on previews of both the campaign and the multiplayer mode. Star Wars Battlefront 2 is set to release for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on November 17, 2017.
Destiny 2: Road to E3 2017
It's that time of year again: E3 2017 is just on the horizon. From June 10-15, we'll be covering the biggest games and hardware announcements of 2017 and beyond. While you can check out our continually-updated Games of E3 List, we're now going to start diving deeper.
Every day leading up to the show, we'll be highlight the stuff we want to see and play at E3 2017. Today's game: Destiny 2.
The last time we saw Destiny 2 (coincidentally was also the first time it was shown publicly) developer Bungie revealed the game to a packed theater in Los Angeles. The presentation included the first look at Homecoming, an action-lack campaign stage that takes place at the Tower in the middle of a Cabal invasion. We got the low-down on Dominus Ghaul, the sequel’s big villain who wants to control the Traveler’s light (aka the source of a Guardian’s power in Destiny). From there, Bungie and Activision used the the reveal event to give us a high-level overview and set expectations for Destiny 2.