Monthly Archives: October 2016
Joss Whedon Wants to Make a Star Wars Spin-Off
It's perhaps no surprise that Joss Whedon wants to make a Star Wars film - I mean, unless you're Steven Spielberg, who wouldn't - but the man behind Buffy, Firefly and the Avengers movies has a very specific wish for any potential jaunt to a galaxy far, far away.
"I mean, it’s a fun thing to do, to put yourself in the service of something if you think you can add an interpretation", Whedon explains to Complex. "It’s no different than any other storytelling
Do I want to make a Star Wars movie? Yeah.
Video Game Voice Actor Strike Begins
After failing to reach an agreement on new contractual terms, the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has gone on strike from today as of 12:01AM, PDT.
The list of companies affected by the strike include Activision, Blindlight, Corps of Discovery Films, Disney Character Voices, Formosa Interactive, Insomniac Games, Interactive Associates, Take 2, VoiceWorks Productions, and WB Games, Inc.
The current deal from the above Companies offered an immediate 9 percent pay rise should SAG-AFTRA union members accept the offer by December 1.
Scott J. Witlin, of the law firm of Barnes & Thornburg, who represents the interests of the Companies, offered the following statement.
Justice League vs. Suicide Squad Concludes in January
DC released their full lineup of solicitations for January 2017 this week. The new year will kick off with the debut of new mini-series like Justice League/Power Rangers and The Kamandi Challenge and the conclusion of the Justice League vs. Suicide Squad event.
New Series:
- Batman '66 Meets Wonder Woman '77 #1
- The Fall and Rise of Captain Atom #1
- Justice League of America: Rebirth one-shots
- Justice League/Power Rangers #1
- The Kamandi Challenge #1
- The Odyssey of the Amazons #1
Ending Series:
- Justice League vs. Suicide Squad #3-6
How Watch Dogs 2 Addresses Player Freedom
One of the big changes in Watch Dogs 2 is its emphasis on player freedom when it comes to every single mission and encounter in the game. The three main ways to play are Aggressor (guns blazing), Ghost (neither seen nor heard), and Trickster (a techno agent of chaos), and it's up to you to choose which kind of Marcus you want to play as.
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The video above showcases a single three-minute mission, but by flipping between the various streams on the right, you’re able to control which of the three play-styles you're viewing.
And for so much more coverage, check out our Watch Dogs 2 IGN First hub.
Marty Sliva is a Senior Editor at IGN. He once ate a whole blueberry. Follow him on Twitter @McBiggitty.
Nintendo Switch Will Support Unreal Engine 4
Unreal Engine 4 - the game engine powering the likes of Gears of War 4 and Batman Arkham: VR - will be supported on Nintendo's new console, the Switch.
Despite not being included on yesterday's list of Switch partners, Unreal today tweeted to confirm that it would support UE4 development for the handheld/home console hybrid:
We're thrilled to partner with Nintendo to help Unreal Engine 4 developers bring their games to Nintendo Switch! https://t.co/MWL29xhb90
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Mario, Pokemon Crossover Merchandise Coming to Japan
The Pokemon Company has unveiled a new line of Mario and Luigi-themed merchandise that will be available for Pokemon Center shoppers in Japan.
In addition to adorable Mario and Luigi-themed Pikachu plush toys, other collectibles include special Mario-themed Pokemon trading cards, game cases, keychains, notebooks, and more.
You can swipe through the gallery above to see the full line of merchandise.
For now, the set has only been confirmed in Japan, but hopefully Mario and Luigi Pikachu will make their way to Western stores as well.
For more on rare Pokemon toys, check out limited edition merchandise from this year’s Pokemon World Championships, as well as a tour of Japan’s biggest Pokemon Center.
Star Trek: Bridge Crew Delayed Until 2017
Ubisoft has announced a delay for its VR exclusive Star Trek: Bridge Crew, which has had its release date pushed back to March 14, 2017.
The announcement was made via a very brief post on the Ubiblog. The short explanation doesn’t mention any specific reasons, simply noting the decision was made "in order to deliver the best game experience possible at launch."
Ubisoft previously confirmed at Gamescom that Star Trek: Bridge Crew would be released simultaneously on PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, and HTC Vive next month, on November 29.
Selma Director Helped Shape a Duel in Force Awakens
In a new clip from the audio commentary for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, director J.J. Abrams discusses how Ava DuVernay (Selma) helped shape a moment in the film’s climactic fight between Rey and Kylo Ren.
Abram’s describes how he showed "an early cut to
friend Ava DuVernay and she had a bunch of great suggestions. One of them was that she really wanted to see Daisy
in her attack on
Ren…have one really cool moment."
Abrams later identifies the specific shot: a close-up on Rey with the lightsaber in both hands over her head as she goes in for a final attack. Abrams points out, "
little thing, but it really connects you to her intensity."
J.J. Abrams Discusses Force Awakens Deleted Scene
In a newly-released excerpt from the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray audio commentary, director J.J. Abrams describes a brief sequence that was ultimately cut from the film.
Warning: Minor spoilers for Star Wars : The Force Awakens below.
During her vision in Maz Kanata’s castle upon grabbing the lightsaber, Rey almost saw Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader fighting on Bespin.
Describing what Abrams called "the Force-back," he mentions, "There were many iterations of this. In one, from
Cloud City corridor she looked down and saw Vader fighting Luke, which we ended up cutting."
Abrams then proceeds to describe the rest of the sequences within the vision as "a more personal story. Something that she couldn’t comprehend that was overwhelming to her. Frightening to her. That was taking her through all these elemental experiences," before hearing her own cries as a child and the voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi calling out her name.