Total War: Warhammer 2 Reveal Trailer THEORIES, Analysis and Hidden Details
With the official reveal of Total War: Warhammer 2 out in the open and its awesome announcement trailer going live just a few days ago, it appears we're in for a whole new theater of Warhammer war. In that reveal trailer, we're treated to a ton of valuable information, so let's unpack it and go through what's confirmed, what suggested, a few theories, secrets, and everything else you might have missed.
Though the Total War: Warhammer 2 reveal left us with a vague 2017 release window, we know it's going to be loaded with new locations, four new playable races, and a huge new story campaign for each faction surrounding the Great Vortex, but I’ll come back to that in a bit. For now let's start with the very first shot of the trailer in which we see a lush jungle landscape with a pyramid in the background. These humid jungles are the continent of Lustria, part of the western continents that make up the New World.
The X-Men Kick Off a New Era This Week
With dozens of comic books to choose from, let us show you which are the best coming out this week. Take a look at this list spotlighting our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.
Check out our picks, then head to the comments to let us know what you’ll be buying this week!
Writer Marc Guggenheim | Artist Ardian Syaf (Marvel Comics)
The Secret Origins of the Dark Souls Series
Rick and Morty Season 3 Premiere to Re-Air All Week
Rick and Morty season 3's premiere episode, which was surprised release this weekend, will be available to watch on Adult Swim all week.
Announced in a new teaser video, the season 3 premiere, "The Rickshank Redemption," will re-air on Adult Swim every night this week at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Adult Swim unexpectedly debuted the episode on TV and the network's streaming site on April 1, continuously playing "The Rickshank Redemption" on a loop for several hours. Adult Swim also warned viewers to stick around after the credits for a scene that teases what's to come in the long-awaited season.
A Complete Guide to Prey’s Preorder Bonuses
There’s a good chance you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the big, high-quality games that have come out over the past few months. If so, I have some bad news for you: 2017 isn’t easing up yet.
More promising games are in the pipeline, including Prey, from Arkane Studios, the makers of the Dishonored franchise. The game comes out May 5 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. If you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to check out our Prey hands-on preview for a detailed look at the game’s opening hour.
Prey stars Morgan Yu, a human who happens to be enhanced with alien powers. It’s a good thing, too, because you’ll have to use them to survive on a space station that’s been overtaken by menacing extra terrestrials. If you’re ready to hand over your money for this sci-fi thriller, you’ll probably want to know about your buying options. You’ve come to the right place.
Jak and Daxter Trilogy, Jak X Headed to PS4 as PS2 Classics
All four of Naughty Dog's Jak and Daxter games are coming to PlayStation 4 as PS2 Classics.
According to PlayStation Blog, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Jak II, Jak 3, and Jak X: Combat Racing will be available to download via PlayStation Store sometime later this year. Pricing details have yet to be revealed.
This is the first time Jak X is being re-released on other platforms since it came out on the PlayStation 2 back in October 2005. The game will feature both Adventure and Exhibition mode, and while there won't be any online features, you will still get the chance to race against your friends via splitscreen.
Final Fantasy XV DLC for First Non-Party Character Teased
Add-on content for one of Final Fantasy XV's most important side characters has been teased.
In an interview with Game Legends, game director Hajime Tabata was asked if Square Enix has any plans to further explore the past of Arden Izunia, to which Tabata replied, "Yes, we do plan on doing something like that, so you can absolutely look forward to seeing that."
However, Tabata didn't provide any further information about the potential DLC episode, like when it might release. Square Enix recently released its first Final Fantasy XV add-on story content, which focuses on one of the game's four main characters, Gladio. Titled Episode Gladiolus, the episode features the classic Final Fantasy villain, Gilgamesh.
Overwatch Teasing April 12 Reveal
Blizzard is gearing up for an Overwatch announcement on April 12, according to a tease that surfaced on social media.
The official Blizzard Twitter account for Australia and New Zealand posted a brief video, accompanied by the message: "Initiating archive declassification… Mission files unlock: 12 April." Check out the teaser below for a glimpse at what appears to be a new Tracer skin and seemingly unreadable QR code.
Initiating archive declassification…
Mission files unlock: 12 April
RETWEET to confirm. pic.twitter.com/PY87ko3NqH
17 Things We Learned on the Set of Spidey: Homecoming
Some spoilers for Spider-Man: Homecoming follow.
Last summer I visited the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming in Atlanta to check out what stars Tom Holland and Michael Keaton, director Jon Watts and producer Amy Pascal are cooking up for the MCU version of the wallcrawler. The main message coming out of the day was that this take on the iconic character will give us the same old Peter Parker, but with a distinctly fresh and modern approach.
Spider-Man meets the Vulture -- and director Jon Watts!
Dishonored 2 Free Trial Announced
A free trial for Dishonored 2 is coming on April 6 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
The free demo will let players dive into the game's first three missions and will let you play as either of the two main characters - Empress Emily Kaldwin or the royal protector, Corvo Attano.
It will be available to download via the Xbox Marketplace, Steam, and the PSN Store. For those who do decide to upgrade to the full game after finishing the trial, you'll be able to carry your progress over and continue the campaign from where you left off.
Since its November 11 release, Dishonored 2 has had quite a few updates. Developer Arkane Studios has recently added custom difficulty settings, mission select options, and a New Game Plus mode.