Monthly Archives: May 2016
Powers: What You Need to Know About Season 2
Based on Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming's mature superhero saga comic book of the same name, Powers became PlayStation's first ever live-action scripted series last year. Sharlto Copley stars as grounded superhero-turned-cop Christian Walker while Susan Heyward stepped into the role of Deena Pilgrim, Walker's hotheaded new partner.
Season 2 comes to the PlayStation Store on May 31st so we thought it'd be a great time to briefly look back at Season 1 while also teasing what lies ahead in this year's batch of episodes.
Powers takes place in the world of superhuman abilities, with the LAPD's Powers Division being charged with handling serious crimes committed by those with these abilities. And Walker's former life as an insanely strong crusader gives him an extra bit of insight into the world of those who soar above normal citizens. And those who think they're above the law.
Creed Director Says Black Panther Will Be His ‘Most Personal’ Film
Ryan Coogler—the director behind Creed—is helming Marvel's upcoming Black Panther film. The biggest challenge in the film, the director said, is to make it "as personal as possible."
Marvel has been successful in creating a world in which characters "tie in and crossover," and Coogler hopes to continue that success. However, he wants the film to feel like he directed it.
"It's going to be my most personal movie to date, which is crazy to say," Coogler told Fast Company, "but it's completely the case."
The director is "obsessed" with Black Panther, and how Marvel has handled his story so far. Coogler's Black Panther film is going to be "very unique," but "still fit in the narrative" Marvel has already established, he added.
Footage of the PSP Elder Scrolls Game Surfaces Online
Once upon a time, Bethesda had plans to bring The Elder Scrolls franchise to the PlayStation Portable. Now, footage of the gone-but-not-quite-forgotten Elder Scroll Travels: Oblivion has surfaced online.
The footage, captured by PtoPOnline, was made possible via a Redditor named Morderax, who somehow found their way into the possession of an early PSP build of Travels.
Pillars of Eternity 2 In Development
It hasn't been officially announced, but the existence of Pillars of Eternity 2 has been all but confirmed by Obsidian CEO Feargus Urquhart.
In an interview with GamePressure, Urquhart said "Obviously, as you’ve probably guessed, we’re starting to move forward on
Eternity II."
"Eternity II is not announced,
it seems silly for me not to acknowledge it," Urquhart continued. The interview also reveals Obsidian may look towards crowdfunding again for the sequel.
Pillars of Eternity came out last year, and IGN thinks it's "one of the best RPGs since Baldur's Gate." The two-part White March expansion expanded the universe further, and there's also a card game called Lords of the Eastern Reach on the way.
Dota 2: The International Battle Pass Revealed
The Battle Pass for the Dota 2 International 2016 is here, and it contains a whole lot of stuff.
If you don't know what it is, the Battle Pass grants you a bunch of in-game items, plus you can level it up in order to unlock even more. This is done by completing quests, winning wagers, unlocking community goals, or putting more real money into it.
The Battle Pass also includes the International Compendium, an interactive resource of player profiles and predictions that will be coming soon. 25 percent of each Battle Pass sale will go towards the overall prize pool for The International tournament.
Here's what you'll get in the basic Battle Pass:
- Three immortal treasures
Star Wars: Rogue One Leak Reveals New Characters, Names, Vehicles
SPOILER WARNING: If you want a total spoiler blackout for Star Wars: Rogue One, return from whence you came.
Sample pages from an upcoming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Visual Story Guide have revealed new details about the upcoming film, including character names, vehicles and even two non-human members of the Rebel band looking to steal the Death Star plans.
Star Wars Visual Story Guide cover
Dark Souls 3 Modder Adds First-Person Mode
Modder Zulliethewitch has created a functional (and surprisingly spiffy-looking) first-person mode for the PC version of Dark Souls 3.
Available to download through a Reddit post, the mod seemingly allows for all weapon types, and even items like binoculars, to be used in up-close fashion.
Here's a video montage by YouTuber Iron Pineapple.
I'm a particular fan of the Rayman-style floating gauntlets, but even more of a fan of the fact that 360-no-scopes are now possible in this game. What a world.
First-person mode is switched on using the Cheat Engine modding solution, but we'd still advise backing up all your files and playing offline to avoid the possibility of game-breaking errors and bans.
Nature Reclaims The Wasteland in These Fallout 4 Mods
Ever wondered what the wasteland would look like if nature returned with a vengeance to consume everything it touched? If so, then these may be the mods for you.
A YouTube video by hodilton, posted yesterday, makes use of three different mods to achieve a greener Fallout 4. The mods in question are as follows:
- Resurrection – for new grass, landscape, and buildings textures, as well as new ambient sounds.
- Grasslands – which brings in not only other new grass textures, but also flowers and modified debris, beaches, and marshlands.
We Take a Deep Dive Into Dishonored 2
Dishonored was a mad game. It burst onto the pointy end of a very stale console cycle in an electrical shower of creativity, born from minds which had seemingly been straining a little too long at the leash. To this day, its bizzaro-Dickensian world and freewheeling mechanics still feel like anomalies in a mire of safe-bets.
“We
have always been dedicated to a level design concept that allows you to approach the game from many different ways,” says Dishonored’s co-creative director Harvey Smith. “Stealth, combat, lethal, non-lethal. Playing at your own pace.”
“But let’s move on,” he says, as he begins his demonstration of Dishonored 2.
Dishonored 2 looks every part as eccentric as its predecessor, but with vital differences. Some are obvious - a brand new character, city and game engine - some are subtle - Corvo’s new power tree - but all feel fresh and exciting.
Singer Pitched Female Wolverine for X-Force Film
20th Century Fox is moving forward with its long-awaited X-Force film, and X-Men: Apocalypse director Bryan Singer has shed some light on what direction the movie may take in regards to Wolverine.
In an interview with Erik Davis at Fandango, Singer confirmed that he's discussed with the studio what will happen with Wolverine after Hugh Jackman retires the claws for good, and even suggested featuring Logan's female clone X-23 in Fox's X-Force film. "I actually initially pitched the X-Force and the female," he said.
While Singer was careful to note that he's currently only involved at the idea level, he did confirm that X-Force "is in the earliest script stage" at the hands of X-producer Simon Kinberg, adding, "so that’s kind of where that stands, and we’ll see how it evolves." Once he finishes with Apocalypse, Singer is focusing on his next film -- a new version of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea -- for now.