Monthly Archives: May 2015
Gotham, Dr. Strange Action Figures Coming This Fall
Diamond Select Toys have announced a number of brand-new toys releasing in mid to late 2015.
Featuring toys from Gotham, Ghostbusters, Batman, and Doctor Strange, each can now be pre-ordered online, in person at comic retailers, or purchased on Diamond Select's official website.
Among these offerings are statues of Catwoman and Poison Ivy from both the Batman Classic TV series and Batman: The Animated Series, Jim Gordon, Penguin, and Selina Kyle from the television show Gotham, action figures of the Ghostbusters, and a Marvel Select action figure of Doctor Strange.
Prices range from $23-$60, depending on the item.
Top 5 GTA Mods of the Week – Episode 2
A tense week of rumors and confusion in the Grand Theft Auto 5 modding community concluded with a wave of relief for many, after Rockstar Games released its official statement approving the use of single-player mods for PC players.
It's a good thing, too, because last week was brimming with weird and wonderful Grand Theft Auto 5 mods that fans of the chaotic won't want to miss.
If you haven't already, get yourself setup with Script Hook V and check out our latest Grand Theft Auto 5 mod favorites.
Fear the Walking Dead Begins Production
Fear the Walking Dead has started production in Vancouver.
While the pilot for The Walking Dead spinoff series has already been shot, AMC has begun production on the other five episodes for the first season. In addition to Vancouver, there also will be filming in Los Angeles.
“Fear the Walking Dead takes us back to the earlier, more dangerous, more terrifying days of The Walking Dead,” said Walking Dead creator and TV show executive producer Robert Kirkman. “A time when danger was lurking around every corner and the thing mostly likely to get you killed was your own ignorance of the rapidly changing world around you."
Set in Los Angeles, Fear the Walking Dead stars Kim Dickens (Gone Girl, Sons of Anarchy), Cliff Curtis, Frank Dillane, Alycia Debnam-Carey (The 100), Elizabeth Rodriguez (Orange is the New Black) and Mercedes Mason. Co-exeutive producer Adam Davidson is directing the first three episodes of the spinoff show, and David Erickson is serving as the showrunner.
FOX Developing “Another Version” of 24
FOX executives confirmed today that a new take on 24 is in development.
"We have been developing another version of 24, but it's still fairly early in the development process," said Gary Newman, FOX's co-chairmen/CEO, in a conference call for press this morning. "So there just would be nothing we can tell you at this time other than we are working on something."
Not much else is known about the project at this time. However, earlier this year, FOX Co-Chairmen/CEO Dana Walden said it's a "possibility" star Kiefer Sutherland won't be involved with the next installment of 24. "We're not talking about continuing the show without him," she elaborated. "We're talking about whether there is one installment that he's not in."
Meet Yooka-Laylee’s New Support Character
Playtonic Games introduced the newest character in the upcoming 3D-platformer Yooka-Laylee today –– he's a snake wearing a pair of trousers, and his name is Trowzer.
Trowzer will serve as a support character to Yooka and Laylee, the titular protagonists, by teaching them new abilities as they progress through the game. Playtonic describes him as "smug serpent salesman" with a "downbeat appearance and 1980s mobile phone."
Image Credit: Playtonic Games
Suicide Squad: Here’s Harley Quinn (Again)
Another day, another batch of spy pics from the Toronto set of Suicide Squad have made their way online. These new shots show Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn as well as Will Smith's Deadshot.
Hat tip to Batman-News for pointing these shots from Just Jared and MargotSource.net:
Ninja Turtles 2’s Classic Cameo
Ninja Turtles 2 will feature a cameo by an actress from the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies.
Coming Soon reports that actress Judith Hoag was spotted in recent set photos alongside reboot stars Megan Fox and Will Arnett. Hoag is known for having played April O'Neil in the original 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. One photo even shows Hoag talking to Fox, for side-by-side O'Neil action!
Elite: Dangerous PC Owners Can Claim a Free Steam Key
Frontier Development recently announced that Steam keys will be given to all players who purchased copies of Elite Dangerous through their online store.
"We always appreciate it when you buy direct from our store because it means we can put more into supporting and developing Elite: Dangerous," their announcement reads, "but we know a number of long-time players and backers like to play through Steam and we think it’s fair everyone has that option, not just new players."
Starting May 28, players can generate a Steam key on their account page. Frontier has worked with Valve to make sure accounts will carry over, and Kickstarter backers will also be able to claim keys. More information will be made on Elite Dangerous' official forums as it approaches.
Out This Week: May 11, 2015
With so many new games and movies coming out, it can be hard to keep up. Lucky for you, IGN is here to help with a weekly round-up of the biggest releases each and every week. Check out the latest releases for this week, and be sure to come back next Monday for a new update.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
Super Mario Themed Apartment Available for Rent
An apartment available to rent through Airbnb contains an impressive amount of Super Mario-inspired furniture, items, and decor.
Located in the Meguro area of Tokyo, the apartment is owned by a Super Mario fan by the name of Parker and is available to rent for around $77/£50 a night. It accomodates four people with two bedrooms and one bathroom.
Additionally, the apartment is also outfitted with a Retron 5 console and a number of classic games, including ones for the Genesis/Mega Drive, NES, Super NES, and Game Boy.