Monthly Archives: April 2015
Microsoft Announces Avatar App for Windows 10
Microsoft has announced that an Avatars app is coming to Windows 10.
As its name suggests, the app will let you change your Xbox avatar or create an entirely new one. You'll be able to access the store as well, allowing you to buy further digital upgrades to your avatar.
The app is linked to your gamercard, so once you hit "save" on the app the changes will appear on your Xbox console as well.
Here’s a Deeper Look Into the Development of Star Wars Battlefront
The first episode in DICE's four-part Star Wars Battlefront Developer Diary video series has been released.
"Our vision is to deliver what we consider the most authentic and realistic Star Wars universe ever created for a video game," the studio explained in the series' debut segment, which you can watch in its entirety below.
DICE really did its homework for its upcoming sci-fi shooter. In fact, the folks over at Lucasfilm gave the EA-owned studio access to the Star Wars archives, as well as the freedom to explore the original locations where the movies were shot.
For more on Star Wars Battlefront, be sure to check out our detailed breakdown of the new trailer, which EA released last week during Disney's grand Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California.
11 Star Wars Collectibles Revealed by ThinkGeek
Star Wars Fan Builds Homemade BB-8 Droid
Inspired by the events of last week's Star Wars Celebration and the fan-beloved BB-8 droid featured in The Force Awakens, industrial designer Christian Poulson decided to create his own version of the small, spherical robot.
To create it, Poulson split a Sphero toy in half, then attached a neodymium magnet to the toy's robotic stabilization arm. He then attached a head to it using a magnet, which would allow it to stay in place while the homemade replica moved around.
He then adorned the little robot with its signature white-and-orange decor, then showed off the little droid in action. See his whole process in the slideshow below.
Rumor: ABC Planning Ms. Marvel Miniseries
ABC may be developing a show based on the recent breakout hit Ms. Marvel.
According to a since-removed Reddit post (via ComicBookMovie), ABC is canceling the low-rated American Crime, but still wishes to work with creator John Ridley (an Oscar winner for his screenplay for 12 Years a Slave), hence their recent deal with him for a new Marvel-based series. The rumor says Kamala Khan caught his eye and is the character he's moving forward with. The show would purportedly focus mostly on her obsession with superheroes, and cultural issues like Islamaphobia. That way it would slowly ease her into being a superhero, without necessarily needing Captain Marvel to serve as Kamala's inspiration, given the Captain Marvel is still years away.
Gotham Photo Preview: “Under the Knife”
Jack Lennon (Milo Ventimiglia) is still just out of reach for Detectives Gordon (Ben McKenzie) and Bullock (Donal Logue). The smooth killer known as the Ogre turns his sights towards someone close to Gordon in order to persuade the detective to stop investigating him. According to photos from the episode, the Ogre doesn't choose Leslie (Morena Baccarin) as his prey. He goes after Barbara (Erin Richards).
Elsewhere in Gotham, Bruce (David Mazouz) and Selina (Camren Bicondova) work together to blow the whistle on a corrupt employee at Wayne Enterprises. Also, there's a fancy gala. See photos from "Under the Knife" in the below gallery.
Gotham: "Under the Knife" Photo Gallery:
Penny Dreadful: Season 2 Premiere Available to Watch
Want to check out the second season return of Showtime's Penny Dreadful a couple weeks before it premieres?
Showtime is giving viewers an early opportunity to watch the Season 2 premiere of its gothic horror series, Penny Dreadful, along with the first episode of its new half-hour comedy, Happyish.
Viewers can check out a TV-14 rated version first new Season 2 episode of Penny Dreadful, "Fresh Hell," over here, as well as on YouTube and over at SHO.com. The TV-MA version will premiere on Sunday, May 3rd.
Team Dreadful.
High Maintenance: HBO Orders Pot Dealer Series
The hit Vimeo comedy series High Maintenance is coming to HBO with six new episodes.
The series follows a Brooklyn pot dealer known only as "The Guy," who delivers to clients with neuroses as diverse as the city itself. The show is created and written by the married duo of Katja Blichfeld (30 Rock) and Ben Sinclair, who stars as "The Guy."
"High Maintenance has proven to be one of today's most highly-acclaimed online comedies," noted Michael Lombardo, president of HBO Programming. "We are thrilled to bring this sophisticated and clever series to our HBO audience."
"We have been growing this show organically for three years now, and we are elated to bring it into full maturity at HBO, the gold-standard of both online and televised entertainment," said Blichfeld and Sinclair.
Daily Deals: New 3DS XL With Game of Your Choice, $45 DualShock 4, $20 Shadow of Mordor
New 3DS XL With Choice of Zelda, Smash Bros, Monster Hunter and More
For $210 at Walmart, you get a new 3DS XL in black or red, then your choice of a game - a good game. A New 3DS XL on its own is $200, so you're basically getting a game for $10 with your system.
Final Fantasy Dissidia Arcade Gets 10 Minutes of New Gameplay
Square Enix has lifted the veil on two new gameplay videos for Dissida Final Fantasy Arcade, showcasing the game's gorgeous, fast-paced action.
While Dissidia is a collaboration between Koei Tecmo and Square Enix, Sony is also getting involved in the arcade release. According to Square Portal, the PlayStation manufacturer has provided Square with customized PS4 hardware instead of a "traditional" arcade machine. As you might suspect, this grants the developers some additional power to work with.