Monthly Archives: November 2015
UK Deals: Fallout 4 under £29
Nintendo Wii U 32GB Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon for £239.99 at Amazon.
Rare Replay is £12.85 on ShopTo.
Here’s What’s Included in the Star Wars Battlefront Season Pass
Electronic Arts has detailed what will be available via its £40/$50 Star Wars Battlefront Season Pass.
We already knew that the season pass will include four expansion packs, early access to the expansions by two weeks, and an exclusive "Shoot First" emote. Now further details have been revealed on the official site, including confirmation the pass will include four additional Heroes and Villains (though who they will be has yet to been disclosed).
There will also be four new game modes, 16 new multiplayer maps, and "over 20 new pieces of galactic tech including weapons, vehicles, and Star Cards for both Rebels and Imperials". You will also receive "two-week early access" to each expansion pack.
The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus Clarifies That Final Moment
The Walking Dead has continued its non-linear storytelling for another week with "Always Accountable," moving the spotlight away from Alexandria to shine on Daryl (Norman Reedus), Sasha (Sonequa Martin-Green) and Abraham (Michael Cudlitz) as they deal with a new set of enemies. (Read our full review of the episode here.)
Reedus hopped on the phone with me to discuss Daryl's misadventure with these new characters and open up about the episode's walkie talkie cliffhanger. According to him, this week's story begins an intense arc on The Walking Dead.
"A lot happens in this episode that really kicks off future storylines, so I'm excited to get this one out there and be part of a big episode," Reedus said after we said our hellos. "It's just fun. From here on in, it's like we just jump off of a mountain top it's so fast and thrilling."
Power Rangers: Tommy’s Best Moments
Much has been said about Tommy Oliver (or Dr. Tommy Oliver from Power Rangers: Dino Thunder and beyond). Played by Jason David Frank, he’s the Wolverine of the Power Rangers: the best there is at what he does. Tommy’s been the backbone of the epic saga since his debut in “Green with Evil” way back in 1993, and his legacy lives on to this day. He’s a legend within the Power Rangers Universe and a legend to fans outside of it - the most enduring character of the show’s long history no matter what color he’s sporting.
To celebrate the legacy of Tommy Oliver, we’re taking a look at his best moments from Mighty Morphin all the way to Super Megaforce.
Tommy is infamously introduced as an evil Ranger under the spell of intergalactic sorceress supreme Rita Repulsa, acting as a thorn in Zordon’s side for the better part of five episodes. In the first of a long string of badass moments, Tommy (with the help of the Rangers, of course) would overcome Rita’s evil spell and cross over to the good side, cementing his place at the forefront of Power Rangers lore.
SPECTRE Smashes Records in China, UK’s Top Movie of 2015
SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond film, stayed the top movie at the North American box office in its second weekend with an estimated $34.5 million, according to Sony Pictures. That's a modest 50% drop from its debut last weekend. Its domestic total stands at $130.7 million.
Internationally, SPECTRE has already passed the half-billion mark. The Sam Mendes-directed film shattered records in China in its debut there this weekend, becoming the biggest opening weekend of all time for a 2D US film, the biggest opening three days of all time for any 2D US film, and the biggest Friday opening of all time for any 2D US film.
SPECTRE also toppled Jurassic World as the top movie in the UK for 2015.
Supergirl, NCIS: LA Episodes Replaced Due to Paris Attacks
CBS is pulling Monday night's episodes of Supergirl and NCIS: Los Angeles in the wake of last week's terrorist attacks in Paris.
The episodes, which featured terrorism-themed content, are being replaced "out of sensitivity and respect to the events that occurred," a CBS insider told TVLine.
The originally-planned episode of Supergirl, dubbed "How Does She Do It?" centered around bombings in National City and will be replaced by "Livewire," its Thanksgiving episode which was supposed to air next week.
Meanwhile, NCIS: Los Angeles' "Defectors" episode, which included ISIS recruitment of young women, is being replaced by "The Long Goodbye," which was originally set to air the first week of December.
Major League Baseball Unhappy With Fallout 4 Mod
A mod for Fallout 4 has added the jersey of famed Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz to the game, and Major League Baseball wants it stopped.
According to the Boston Globe, Texas resident Richie Branson created the mod to make the game feel more authentic. Branson told the Globe while many of Boston's most recognizable geographic and architectural pieces are included in the game, the lack of Red Sox jerseys was "the only thing missing," from Fallout 4.
Image Source: Richie Branson
Disneyland’s New Star Wars Additions Are Awesome
Beginning Monday, November 16th, visitors to Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, will find a huge new Star Wars presence at the park. That’s the day Disneyland kicks off their new Season of the Force event, with the debut of several new Star Wars-themed areas and elements.
I attended a preview night for Season of the Force and found it to be, ahem, most impressive. Essentially, Tomorrowland has become absolutely dominated by Star Wars during Season of the Force, leaving only a handful of attractions like Autopia, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage and Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters not looking like they come from a galaxy far, far away.
Even the walls bordering the entrance of Tomorrowland immediately set the scene, as you can see...
Once Upon a Time EPs Promise Big Answers in Two-Hour Special
Once Upon a Time is going big this weekend with a two-hour special. The episodes, "Birth" and "The Bear King," tie together and promise lots of action. The first part will feature a battle between the heroes and Arthur, Zelena, and the bespelled Merlin and will reveal exactly what happened to make Emma become Dark Swan, while the second part is all about Merida. Well, not just Merida. She'll be teaming up on an adventure with fan favorites Mulan and Ruby. We talked to Once creators and executive producers Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis about what to expect from the two-hour special regarding Hook, Zelena, Rumplestiltskin, and more.
Jamie Chung in Once Upon aTime
Unannounced Amiibo, Store Exclusives Surface Online
Several new, unannounced amiibo appear to have been revealed prematurely, thanks to a number of retailers.
According to an in-store Target display (via My Nintendo News), it looks like a Timmy & Tommy Nook amiibo is on the way, and will be exclusive to the retailer. The display also showcases the Famicom-themed R.O.B., which is currently exclusive to Japan.
Another image outs the existence of two new Animal Crossing amiibo, Kapp’n and Rover, and yet another display outs Roy as a GameStop exclusive. Finally, a Toys 'R Us display showcases a first look at the inevitable Ryu figure.