Monthly Archives: November 2016
Pacific Rim 2: Chinese Action Star Zhang Jin Joins Cast
Chinese action star Zhang Jin has joined the cast of Pacific Rim 2.
The actor, who served as Zhang Ziyi’s stunt double in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, will appear in Legendary's upcoming sequel alongside John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Jing Tiang, and Cailee Spaeny, Variety reports.
Zhang Jin as Ma San in The Grandmaster
Darth Maul, Elektra and Kingpin Get New Comics
Marvel released their full solicitations for February 2017 today. Look for several new Marvel NOW titles to debut that month, including Kingpin, Elektra and Bullseye, while the X-Men and Inhumans franchises gear up for the conclusion of IvX in March.
New Series:
- Bullseye #1
- Deadpool: Bad Blood HC (original graphic novel)
- Elektra #1
- Kingpin #1
- Star Wars: Darth Maul #1
Ending Series:
- The Clone Conspiracy #5
- Dark Tower: The Drawing of the Three - The Sailor #5
- Enchanted Tiki Room #5
Gotham: James Remar Joins Cast in Recurring Role
Spoiler warning: This article contains information about a character who will be introduced in an upcoming episode of Gotham.
James Remar has joined the cast of Gotham in a recurring role as Frank Gordon, Jim Gordon’s uncle.
According to Fox, Frank is “a master at playing both sides and a man who knows how to keep a secret.” He hasn’t spoken to Jim in 25 years, but has come to Gotham to find his nephew and reconnect.
However, Frank “harbors a dark secret, one that will upset the very foundations of Jim’s world and force him into a terrible choice between saving his family and saving his city.”
James Remar as Harry Morgan in Dexter.
Telltale’s Walking Dead New Frontier Release Date Revealed
Telltale announced today that A New Frontier, the third season of its The Walking Dead series, will premiere worldwide on December 20th.
That day, episode one will be available for purchase digitally for $4.99 on PC, Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360, PS3, iOS, and Android. A Season Pass containing access to all five episodes of the season as they're released will cost $24.99.
For players who prefer a physical copy, on February 7, 2017, Telltale will release a Season Pass disc containing the first episode and access to episodes 2-5 as they’re released. The disc will be available for Xbox One and PS4 for $29.99 and is currently available for pre-order.
LEGO City: Undercover Coming to Switch, PS4, Xbox One
LEGO City: Undercover won't be a Wii U-exclusive title for much longer, as TT Games' sandbox adventure is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One and PC next year.
WB Games shared the news in a post on Twitter, saying, "Join the Chase! LEGO City: Undercover is looking for new recruits on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam in Spring 2017."
via WB Games on Twitter
Blizzard Job Post Hints at Unannounced First-Person Game
Blizzard is currently working on a first-person engine for an unannounced project, according to multiple job listings on the company's website.
A listing for a Lead Software Engineer states Blizzard is seeking someone to work on "a robust first-person engine for an unannounced project."
Though vague, the job description provides a few other hints, suggesting the new engine could appear on "multiple platforms" and seeking a candidate with experience working on games that are "action-oriented." A separate Lead Software Engineer listing that appears on Blizzard's site also mentions work on this new engine.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild May Launch in June 2017
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild could launch this coming June, if an online retailer listing is any indication.
According to Target's online store, the Wii U version of Breath of the Wild will release on June 13. This listing adds weight to the recent rumor that Zelda may not be a Nintendo Switch launch game, while a new Mario game might be instead.
Artbook Reveals DC’s the Design-to-Statue Process
The DC Collectibles Bombshells statue line has taken on a life of its own. There have been numerous variant covers by artist Ant Lucia featuring DC heroines reimagined as pinup girls from the ‘40s and ‘50s, a comic book featuring all of the characters set during the time of WWII, and of course the statues themselves finding a spot on many shelves and desks.
Now, DC Comics is publishing a handsome hardcover book, The Art of DC Comics Bombshells, featuring Bombshells design art, numerous covers, and insight from the lead art director and comic writer.
“The DC Collectibles team was absolutely thrilled when we learned that our publishing branch wanted to produce a hardcover book all about the Bombshells universe that included development sketches,
Ubisoft to Stop Charging for Some Kinds of DLC
As Ubisoft seeks to extend the life of its games with continued support for five to ten years after launch, the publisher will no longer charge for DLC that is inherent to the core experience.
"The key is if it's not adding something on-top of the actual experience of the game, then it is no good. Because you'll be asking for more money for the wrong reasons," Ubisoft VP of live operations Anne Blondel-Jouin told GamesIndustry.biz.
"Also, if the content is compulsory for the gamers, it's no good as well," she added, likening the situation to an amusement park, where the entry fee grants you access to all the rides, but you have to pay extra for merchandise and food.
World’s Most Expensive Pokemon Card Sold at Auction
A Pokemon card has been sold for $54,970 at auction, making it the most expensive card of its kind in the world.
The mint condition card is a "Pikachu Illustrator" Trainer Promo Hologram, and was sold at Heritage Auctions in Beverley Hills, California on November 18. Designed by Atsuko Nishida, the card shows Pikachu holding drawing implements.
The final price actually exceeded expectations for the auction, which was predicted to bring in $50,000.
Pikachu Illustrator - Heritage Auctions