Batman, Superman, Harry Potter and others get Lego-ized
To coincide with the digital release of the Lego Batman film, some of the WB titles in the iTunes store are getting a lego makeover. Specifically, the Batman films, Gremlins and even The Wizard of Oz are having their traditional film artwork, swapped out for Lego versions.
We thought the Lego Batman movie was a lot of fun (and one of the best reviewed Batman films ever), so it was cool to see these other characters get the Lego treatment.
Valve Reveals Companion Cube Cosmetic For Dota 2 Hero
Valve has revealed a companion cube cosmetic for lo in Dota 2.
Dota 2 fans will likely remember last year's hotly contested Arcana vote, a fan poll that helps Valve decide which of the game's 113 playable heroes will be getting a new cosmetic that completely overhauls the character's design, including new animations, sounds, and skill icons. Last year's contest was the strangest yet, with the finalists being Juggernaut, one of the Dota 2's most played carries, and Io, an incredibly unpopular support hero. Most fans agree that Io only made it so far as a joke among the community, but in the end the votes were close with Juggernaut barely winning, taking 52% of the votes.
One of 2017’s Best-Selling Games Came Out in 2013
The NPD Group, known for releasing sales figures on software and hardware each month, also has a section of its release dedicated to the top games across all platforms for the year so far.
Ubisoft sits at the top of the 2017 sales so far with Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands and For Honor in second. Breath of the Wild is 2017's third-best selling game, without digital downloads factoring in to its place on the list.
Sitting firmly at spot number 7 is Grand Theft Auto V, which originally released for PS3 and Xbox 360 all the way back in September 2013. At Take-Two's investor call back in February, the company revealed it had sold-in 75 million copies of GTA 5 over the game's lifespan.
Game of Thrones Alum Joins Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Game of Thrones alum Charles Dance has joined the cast of Godzilla: King of the Monsters.
Deadline reports that Dance will join the Godzilla sequel, but not much is known about his role as details about the film's plot are still under wraps. Sally Hawkins has also joined the cast and is, along with Ken Watanabe, only one of two returning stars from the 2014 reboot where she portrayed Dr. Vivienne Graham.
Charles Dance as Tywin Lannister in Game of Thrones.
Destiny 2: All Gameplay, News, Trailers
Bungie's sequel Destiny 2 will be released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on September 8. Bringing Guardians back to the Activision franchise after its initial release in 2014, Destiny 2 will introduce new worlds, gameplay modes, and a brand new campaign.
Since its reveal in March 2017, Bungie has provided a first look at campaign and multiplayer gameplay, special editions, and much more.
Read on for a complete and ongoing history of all the reveals from Destiny 2, which is now available for pre-order.
During a May livestream event, Bungie showcased the first ever Destiny 2 gameplay, including an extended look at the story mission, "Homecoming."
Aquaman Director Reveals New Photo of Mera
As filming for Aquaman continues, director James Wan has taken to social media to reveal a new photo of Amber Heard as Mera.
Wan shared the photo, which was shot by photographer Jasin Boland, in a post on Twitter, saying, "Lady Mera swept in from the sea. First day with the exquisite Amber Heard." See it below:
Amber Heard as Mera in Aquaman, via Twitter
Mario Kart Takes First, Persona 5 Shows Strong in April 2017
The NPD Group released its results for the top selling video game hardware and software for the month of April. Persona 5 had a strong showing, coming in second place.
We already knew Nintendo Switch was April's best-selling console, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe coming in at the top of software sales. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was able to take the top spot in spite of having only been available just 2 days of April.
In third place was The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which last month had sales numbers that exceeded the total number of Switch consoles sold.
Destiny 2 on PC Supports 4K Resolution
Bungie has detailed the added benefits for those who play Destiny 2 on PC.
In addition to 4K resolution support, the PC version will include the ability to play with an uncapped framerate, and feature support for monitors with a 21:9 display.
Destiny 2 on PC will also feature full mouse and keyboard support, complete with custom key mapping and text chat. Additionally, the PC version, which will be available exclusively through Battle.net, will have a detailed settings screen, as well as an adjustable field of view.
Former 007 George Lazenby on Becoming Bond
Combining a documentary and narrative approach, Hulu's new film Becoming Bond chronicles the life of George Lazenby, the roguish Australian male model-turned-actor who succeeded Sean Connery in the role of James Bond.
Having never acted before in his life, Lazenby won the role of cinema's most famous secret agent but only played the role once, in 1969's On Her Majesty's Secret Service. According to Lazenby, he turned his back on fame and fortune, rejecting a multi-picture and $1 million offer to return as 007. (The franchise ultimately wooed Connery back for one more film before Roger Moore took over the role.)
Becoming Bond is built around Lazenby recalling his life -- from his impoverished, problem child youth in Australia to his days as a mechanic and car salesman to finally his accidental career as a male model and then, of course, the big screen's second James Bond -- and love affairs, which are all reenacted in largely comedic fashion in scenes starring Josh Lawson (Superstore, House of Lies) as Lazenby.
Destiny 2: Official Gameplay Reveal Trailer
At the official reveal event, Bungie dropped the first Destiny 2 gameplay trailer.
The dramatic footage showcased the invasion of The Last City lead by Cabal Red Legion commander Dominus Ghaul, and featured notable characters Cayde-6, Ikora, and Zavala. It also highlights new weapons, locations, and Supers.
Destiny 2 is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on September 8, 2017. For more single-player details, check out our breakdown of everything Bungie revealed at the event. Bungie also revealed multiplayer details and Battle.net exclusivity for the PC version of the game.