Monthly Archives: February 2015
Hyperdimension Neptunia U Listed on ESRB for PC
The ESRB lists PC as one of the platforms for Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed. The game was already announced for the PS Vita and is expected to arrive sometime in the early part of 2015. However, there hasn't been an official announcement for PC.
As far as the rating goes, the camera in Action Unleashed will "focus on female characters' underwear, pelvic areas, and chests," according to the ESRB. The dialogue also includes "suggestive material," in typical Neptunia fashion. That, in addition to the "fantasy violence," earned it a T rating.
The Joker & Harley Quinn Tango in New Statue
If you're a fan of Alex Ross's painted cover to Batman: Harley Quinn #1 featuring the Joker holding Harley Quinn as if in the middle of the Tango, then DC Collectibles has a treat for you. A newly released statue captures the iconic moment between the two villainous lovebirds and can be yours for $249.95.
DC Collectibles has made statues of other characters sharing an intimate moment -- including Batman/Catwoman and Superman/Wonder Woman -- but this is the first time two villains have been showcased. Both of those couples and this new piece were all sculpted by Tim Bruckner, so if you liked his previous work, then know you're getting similar quality here.
Spend the Night With Godzilla in Japan’s New Hotel
Beginning April 24, the Hotel Gracery in Tokyo's Shinjuku neighborhood will give guests the chance to sleep comfortably in Godzilla's embrace.
As part of its grand opening celebration, the hotel will install a large Godzilla head on their roof deck, and several rooms within the hotel will be themed around the giant city-destroying monster.
Among those rooms is the honeymoon suite, which features a massive Godzilla hand emerging from the wall. Check out the slideshow below to see more images.
In related news, a Godzilla the Game is slated to release on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 this summer.
New to Netflix for March 2015
Spring has sprung and Netflix in March means not one, but two new original series. A NYC-based comedy from Tina Fey - Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - and a Florida Keys-set drama from Damages' Todd A. Kessler, Daniel Zelman, and Glenn Kessler - Bloodline.
What's Leaving Netflix in March 2015
Sticking with TV shows here, all episodes of 3rd Rock from the Sun and A Different World will be at your fingertips, as well as new seasons from Archer, Glee, Mad Men, Garfunkel and Oates, and AMCs Turn.
Also be on the lookout for Johnny Depp in Finding Neverland, a new Aziz Ansari comedy special, RZA and Eli Roth's The Man with the Iron Fists, and more.
Check Out This Amazing Breaking Bad Figure
Just in time for the debut of Better Call Saul, toy company Threezero has revealed an amazingly realistic Breaking Bad figure. Threezero's Heisenberg figure depicts Walter White's dark alter ego in all his glory, and proves that Hot Toys doesn't have a monopoly on the lifelike action figure market.
This Heisenberg figure is designed at 1:6 scale and measures about 12 inches tall, putting it in line with other 1:6 scale figures from companies like Hot Toys and Sideshow. The figure comes with a show-accurate outfit and multiple accessories like Heisenberg's porkpie hat, sunglasses, alternate hands, and a hefty pile of cash. Check out the figure in all its glory:
The Heisenberg figure is currently available for pre-order on Threezero's website for $150 (which includes international shipping costs). The figure is currently slated to be released in Q3 2015, assuming no angry Florida moms petition to have it recalled.
Daily Deals: $275 Wii U, iPad Discounts, Wolfenstein for $30, Kirby for $36
The cheapest we usually see this bundle for is $260, but $275 isn't bad if you're itching for some Smash.
App Store Update: February 24
Every day hundreds of new apps make their debut on the App Store, and hundreds more are updated or reduced in price. We have sifted through the noise and highlighted those select few that might be worth your attention.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
Fort Raiders SMAAASH! – (Freemium)
Build up a tall, complex, well-defended fort of your own, then set out with a band of warriors to SMAAASH other players' forts into rubble:
ESL Announces $1 Million Dota 2 Tournament Prize Pool
ESL, one of the largest eSports tournament organizers in the world, has announced that it's putting up a combined $1 million in prize money for all ESL One Dota 2 tournaments.
Each event will have minimum prize pools of $250,000. The "investment" begins in June and takes place over the following 12 months in locations like New York and Frankfurt.
“ESL One is here to set a new standard for professional Dota 2 events at this level," said Ulrich Schulze, managing director of pro gaming at ESL. "We’re dedicated to pushing the boundaries, and giving players from around the world more chances to make their careers as professional gamers is a key aspect of that."
For more on Dota 2, check out the video above to see the IGN Arena crew's thoughts on the ongoing Year Beast Brawl mode.
Robbie Would Love to Do Suicide Squad Sequels
Margot Robbie says that she would be "over the moon" to reprise her role as Harley Quinn in any potential Suicide Squad sequels.
In an interview with AZ Central, the Australian actress said, "You don't need to have commitment issues to be frightened by the fact that you might have just signed 10 years of your life away… But with
, it's a character I don't think would ever get boring. Ever. So if they did 'Suicide Squad One,' 'Two' and 'Three,' I would be over the moon about it."
Robbie also details her disappointment with a lot of roles that she's been offered and admits that she's started working on the production side of things.
Pure Hold’em coming to PS4, Xbox One, PC
Developer VooFoo Studios has announced it's new poker game, Pure Hold'em.
In a post on the PlayStation blog, VooFoo said Pure Hold'em will feature "full online multiplayer," two different environments, a casino and a "VIP penthouse," and customization for items like table felt and your cards and chips.
Pure Hold'em will be playable at the South by Southwest (SxSW) conference in Austin, Texas next month.
VooFoo's Pure Pool is one of many games currently on sale on the PlayStation store to celebrate Vita's third birthday. Check out IGN's complete list of the sale games.