Monthly Archives: March 2017
IGN UK Podcast #374: Get Out of Hyrule
Somehow, we did things that weren't playing Zelda this week. I mean, not many things, but definitely some things. Like watching excellent new horror film, Get Out, or thinking about how the Switch is already worming its tablet-y little way into our daily lives.
But yeah, mainly we just play Zelda now, and the breathless enthusiasm and inability to talk in a straightforward way about it you're about to hear will attest to that.
8 Crazy King Kong Movie Posters
The first King Kong film was released in 1933, and in the years that followed, we have seen some crazy posters. With the release of Kong: Skull Island, and it’s bold and unique poster designs, we decided to look back and find some of the more audacious posters from across the Kong's 84-year history. Open the slideshow below to see the 8 Crazy King Kong Posters.
One interesting thing to note, is that King Kong has changed in size from film to film. For Kong: Skull Island, Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts explains why this version of King Kong is so big, which you can see in the video below.
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Shadow of War: 6 Things You Probably Didn’t Know
After Monolith’s 2014 gem Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor proved to be one of the best Lord of the Rings games ever made, it’s no surprise that a sequel is coming. With the announcement finally here, we’re excited to finally go back to Middle-earth! As a huge fan of Talion’s tale in Shadow of Mordor, and a big Tolkien nerd in general, the announcement of Shadow of War has got me eager to take another stab at the lidless eye.
That’s not going to happen until its August 22 release date, but for now we’re poring over every piece of information we have. Speaking of, if you haven’t yet watched the excellent 16-minute Shadow of War gameplay walkthrough showcasing the changes and improvements coming to Middle-earth: Shadow of War, stop reading this right now and go do that.
Final Fantasy XII: Zodiac Age Collector’s Edition Revealed
Ahead of the game's launch this July, Square Enix has unveiled a Collector's Edition for Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, which is now available for pre-order.
In addition to a copy of the game, the $200 USD Collector's Edition includes a "Judge Magisters" mini bust set, a Steelbook case with exclusive art, select music from the game's soundtrack, six art cards and background music DLC, all of which can be seen in the image below.
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Collector's Edition
The Collector's Edition is available now for pre-order exclusively from the Square Enix Online Store.
Samurai Jack’s 10 Best Episodes
A statute of limitations doesn't exist for making sequels. It's never too late to revisit a story. Case in point: Samurai Jack. The show from creator Genndy Tartakovsky is returning with Season 5 on Saturday, March 11 – even though Season 4 wrapped 13 years ago. The animated series focused on Jack (voiced by Phil LaMarr), a man way out of his time, pushed the timeless theme of good vs. evil in 2D stylized animation. We accompanied Jack as he had to adjust to life in the future while trying to get back to his past to stop the demon Aku, because like most demons, Aku is up to nothing good.
As we head into Jack's triumphant return, it's time to look back and choose the top 10 episodes of Samurai Jack so far. Don't forget to visit the comments and share your picks for the best episodes.
Kingdom Hearts Mobile Game to Get New Multiplayer Mode
Kingdom Hearts: Unchained X will receive a major update next month that will serve as a relaunch for Square Enix's mobile game with several new features.
The update will be free and rebrand the mobile RPG with the title Kingdom Hearts: Union X. A new multiplayer mode called "Union Cross" will be included, allowing players to battle against Heartless as teams of six created from their party or via matchmaking.
Additionally, players will be able to take on new missions and increasingly difficult quests. To coordinate with one another, players will be able to communicate using text bubbles and emotes. The update also adds more options to customize your player avatar, as well as a new "Theater Mode," which will let you rewatch the game's various cutscenes.
Star Wars Celebration Will Skip Next Year, Return in 2019
Star Wars Celebration, the official fan gathering for the Star Wars franchise, will skip next year and return in 2019, when Star Wars Episode: IX is also slated to hit heaters.
Details about the exact date and venue of the 2019 convention will be announced soon, according to Star Wars Celebration's official blog post.
This year's Star Wars Celebration takes place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from April 13 to 16. Tickets go on sale in May.
Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead: A New Frontier Episode 3 Release Date Announced
The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series — A New Frontier's third episode, "Above the Law" will be released on March 28.
Telltale Games made the announcement during its PAX East 2017 panel today revealing that the next episode in the third season will be arriving at the end of this month. A New Frontier took a different approach to its release, debuting the first two episodes at once when it launched in December.
Instead of a full trailer, Telltale brought a clip from episode 3, exclusively shown to the PAX audience, that hinted at what's to come in the latest chapter.
A New Frontier introduces players to a new protagonist, Javi, and sees the return of Clementine, who starred in the first two seasons of Telltale's take on The Walking Dead.
Why Wonder Woman Is Set During World War I
Producer Charles Roven has got several superhero movies on his long list of credits, not the least of which are the Christopher Nolan Dark Knight films. More recently, though, he’s helped bring to the screen Man of Steel, Batman v Superman, and very soon, Wonder Woman.
I spoke to Mr. Roven when he was still shooting Wonder Woman last year, as the production neared the end of its time in England and was preparing to move to Italy for its Themyscira scenes. Read on for the full chat, where we discuss adapting the Diana Prince of the comics, introducing her in Batman v Superman before her solo film, setting the movie during World War I, and more.
Some minor spoilers follow.