Monthly Archives: May 2017
53 Images from the Star Trek: Discovery Trailer
The first-look trailer for Star Trek: Discovery dropped today. The series takes place 10 years before the events of the original Star Trek series, and it's packed with aliens and human crew members alike.
Check out our huge gallery of images from the new trailer below:
CBS also released a poster for the series, making it a full day of fresh content for Trek fans.
Star Trek: Discovery
The Star Trek: Discovery premiere, initially planned for this month, was pushed back until late summer/early fall in the US. In addition to the new trailer, CBS also released images of the Star Trek: Discovery cast.
Splatoon 2 Single Player Mode Revealed
At the end of its Arms-focused Direct, Nintendo revealed a brand new look at Splatoon 2, highlighting the single player campaign with a new trailer.
Check out the first Splatoon 2 single player mode footage below:
For a closer look at what to expect in the campaign, Nintendo also released a host of high-res screenshots from the solo mode, in addition to some new concept art for the campaign.
Check out the gallery below for a better look at the weapons, characters, levels, and more from the mode:
The official description of the story mode from Nintendo explains that "Callie—of Squid Sisters fame—has gone missing and it’s up to you, with the help of Marie, to search for Callie and the Great Zapfish while battling against the Octarian army."
Arms: Nintendo Takes a Jab at a New Fighting Series
After a few minutes of duking it out in a match of Arms, it’s easy to see that Nintendo’s new fighting game for Switch has more in common with Street Fighter than it does Punch-Out!!! The combat is built around stretchy limbs and a familiar trio of options, where you have to use punches, throws, and blocks to K.O. your opponent. This is a fighting game with a balletic rhythm and flow that feels unique. The near-finished version of Arms I saw felt like a tried-and-true fighting game that uses simple motion-based inputs to set up the same tense, electric all-or-nothing moments found in plenty of modern competitive games. But Arms also has a wacky spirit, and we got a glimpse of it in some of the game's off-beat modes (Editor's Note: Nintendo announced that Arms is getting a Testpunch beta period later this month, and it's getting free updates post launch).
Nintendo Announces Arms Global Testpunch Beta
During a Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo announced the Arms Global Testpunch, a limited beta period where you can play the company's new fighting game for Switch.
The first Global Testpunch will run on the following dates:
North America:
- Friday, May 26 to Sunday, May 28
- Friday, June 2 to Sunday, June 4
Europe:
- Saturday, May 27 to Sunday, May 28
- Saturday, June 3 to Sunday, June 4
Nintendo said it will outline a more detailed schedule for the beta at a future date, but you can download the Testpunch app right now. Similar to the Splatoon 2 Global Testfire, anyone with a Switch can participate in the beta trial period.
Major DC Hero Returns in ‘The Button’ Finale
The Flash #22 wrapped up "The Button" with another major DC Rebirth development.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for The Flash #22!
There's no point in burying the lede, as the cover to this issue makes it clear which hero made their return. Batman and Flash's ongoing investigation into the culprit behind the New 52 put them squarely in the path of Golden Age Flash Jay Garrick. Not the younger Jay Garrick seen in comics like Earth 2: Society, but the one fans have known and loved for decades.
These 5 Stars Reportedly in the Mix to Star in Bloodshot
Sony has reportedly put together a wish list of several actors to star in its upcoming film adaptation of the Valiant comic, Bloodshot.
TheWrap reports five of the eight actors Sony wants to lead the movie are Jake Gyllenhaal, Oscar Isaac, Mark Wahlberg, James McAvoy and Nicholas Hoult. Sony is preparing to make an offer for the lead role, but the studio may not necessarily be in talks with everyone on its wish list.
Bloodshot #1, Valiant Entertainment
The Witcher Dev Not Involved in Netflix TV Series
While The Witcher will soon become a television series, the development team behind its successful video game adaptation won't play a role in the show.
CD Projekt RED, developer of the successful Witcher game franchise has confirmed to IGN that the studio "is actually not involved in" The Witcher Netflix series announced earlier today.
"CD Projekt RED is actually not involved in this. We wish this project all the best and are looking forward to watching the series on Netflix," a representative for the studio told IGN.
The studio's comment lines up with the announcement of the series, which briefly mentions the game adaptations but makes no mention of direct involvement from the studio, while going on to explain that the series is based on "the globally popular fantasy saga from Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski," who does not receive royalties from the game franchise. The Witcher games have of course been part of that global popularity, as evidenced by The Wticher 3: Wild Hunt selling six million copies in its first six weeks of release in 2015 and the overall Witcher series having sold more than 25 million copies.
Man Sues His Date for Texting During Guardians Vol. 2
A man is suing his date for texting during a screening of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
The plaintiff, Brandon Vezmar, is suing for the price he paid to a 3D screening of the film, which is exactly $17.31, the Austin-American Statesman reports. Vezmar claims that, 15 minutes into the movie, his date (who remains anonymous) started texting and ignored Vezmar's request to turn off the phone after using it "10-20" times.
"While damages sought are modest, the principle is important as defendant's behavior is a threat to civilized society," reads Vezmar's petition filed to a small claims court. Vezmar's date said she was asked to pay him back for the ticket but refused to do so because "he took me out on a date."
Darksiders 3: 11 Gorgeous Concept Art Photos
We showed you some glimpses of Darksiders 3 in our gameplay reveal, but a majority of the game world is still a mystery.
Today, we're exclusively revealing some gorgeous concept art, including ghastly looking enemies and environments shrouded in cobwebs. Click right to see them all:
For a more detailed discussion of what we know about Darksiders 3's world, check out our hands-on preview, and if you want to get your hands on Darksiders and Darksiders 2 at a discounted price, you can get them both as part of a bundle called Fury's Collection.
The Flash: Crudup Reportedly Still on Board as Barry’s Dad
Update: Billy Crudup is reportedly still on board to star in The Flash after all.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, sources close to the project say Crudup remains "firmly on board" to star as Barry Allen's father Henry in the upcoming DC solo movie.
Original Story: Billy Crudup, who will star as Henry Allen in Justice League, has reportedly dropped out of The Flash.
According to Entertainment Weekly, Crudup won't reprise his role as the father of Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) in the upcoming solo film. A source has also told the outlet that Sam Raimi and Marc Webb, both of whom helmed Spider-Man films for Sony, have passed on directing the movie.