Monthly Archives: June 2017
Star Wars: Ron Howard Will Take Over as Han Solo Director
Update: It's officially official - the Star Wars website has an announcement.
“At Lucasfilm, we believe the highest goal of each film is to delight, carrying forward the spirit of the saga that George Lucas began forty years ago,” said Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy in a statement. “With that in mind, we’re thrilled to announce that Ron Howard will step in to direct the untitled Han Solo film. We have a wonderful script, an incredible cast and crew, and the absolute commitment to make a great movie. Filming will resume the 10th of July.”
Comic Book Reviews for June 21, 2017
It was another big week of new comics. DC kicked off "The War of Jokes and Riddles" in Batman #25 while also delivering two more DCU/Looney Tunes crossover books. Marvel launched a very new reader-friendly new Spider-Man comic and delved ever deeper into the Secret Empire conflict. BOOM! Studios wrapped up a major Power Rangers storyline. And Image launched two promising new creator-owned titles in Crosswind #1 and Shirtless Bear-Fighter #1.
Scroll down to check out our reviews for these and various other new releases, and be sure to let us know your favorite books of the week in the comments below.
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Skull & Bones Will Have a Story Campaign
While it was introduced very much as a competitive multiplayer game, Ubisoft has confirmed that its pirate ship battler, Skull & Bones will come with a story component - but it's a little unclear what form that will take.
Speaking to PC Gamer, an Ubisoft representative said the game "will offer a narrative campaign which will be integrated into the game and will not be something aside of the multiplayer experience. In this campaign, players will encounter iconic characters and memorable rival pirates. More details will be shared at a later date."
Gigantic Leaves Open Beta, Hits Full Release Next Month
Gigantic, the free-to-play shooter currently in open beta, is getting a full release on July 20 on Windows 10, Steam and Xbox One.
To mark the occasion, developer Motiga and publisher Perfect World Entertainment announced the Founder's Pack has been discounted from $40 USD to $30. The Founder's Pack includes "access to all 18 current heroes," as well as two heroes not yet revealed and "additional unique rewards."
The final month of the open beta now offers up log in bonuses to gamers who take part before the full release. Gamers who login and play at least one match through the Arc free-to-play gaming service gain access to a Lightning skin for Tripp, while Xbox One and Windows 10 players get the Excelsior skin for Tyto the Swift.
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Resident Evil 2 Remake: Original Voice Actors Being Replaced
The original voices of Claire Redfield, Leon Kennedy and Ada Wong will not be returning for the Resident Evil 2 remake.
According to Claire actress Alyson Court (as reported by PCGamesN), Capcom has chosen to use non-union actors to voice the game's protagonists. Following a fan campaign for her return, she was contacted about reprising the role, but the company tasked with providing voiceover for the game in the US reportedly chose to take a different approach.
“I would have done it," Court explained in a YouTube video, "because I know you guys wanted me to, and I really appreciate your support. I appreciate the outrage you had towards Capcom and everybody involved. But unfortunately, as far as I know they chose to go non-union with the voice performances.”
Help IGN Raise Money for an Amazing Game Charity
Aren't video games brilliant? Like, they're genuinely considered to be the best, and we think they should be enjoyed by all.
That's why four of us from IGN – Krupa, Joe, Gav, and Rory, and I think it's fair to say none of us are built for running, even short distances – are raising money for the wonderful SpecialEffect.
If you'd like to donate, click right here: IGN's Fundraising Page!
If you don't know, they're a charity that uses technology, from modified controllers to eye-motion sensors, to help people with physical disabilities slay dragons, score wonder goals in FIFA, and (hopefully) get on the payload.
What’s Going to Happen in Game of Thrones: Season 7
Warning: Do not proceed any further if you don't want to know anything about anything with regards to Game of Thrones: Season 7. While some of this is merely strong speculation, it's still rather spoiler-y for those who may not want to "know nothing, Jon Snow." The night is dark and filled with hunches.
War is coming to Westeros. Full-blown, massive and mighty war featuring Lannister forces, the Ironborn, the Unsullied, the Dothraki, and -- naturally -- a flame spitting dragon or three. Season 7 is only set to run for seven weeks, but it's going to be overflowing with violence in the name of the Iron Throne.
Daenerys Targaryen, now allied with key members of the Greyjoy clan, is about to land in the Seven Kingdoms, ready to finally make good on her promise to reclaim her birthright. It's no secret that she's after Queen Cersei's spot in King's Landing, but will she see the newly reformed Northern alliance as a threat to her claim or a tool to help her win the day?
GLOW: Alison Brie on Finding Her Inner Wrestler
Debuting Friday on Netflix, GLOW is a wonderfully entertaining and involving series that tells a fictionalized account of the making of the real life GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) show from the 1980s.
Alison Brie (Community, Mad Men) stars in the series as Ruth, a struggling actress who finds herself part of a world she knows nothing about – but that she becomes determined to fully commit to. Joining her as an unlikely GLOW wrestler is Debbie (Nurse Jackie’s Betty Gilpin), her longtime best friend and fellow actress. However, the two of them are in the midst of a rather massive rift, even as they find themselves pitted against each other in the ring, with Rush as the infamous Russian "heel" and Debbie as the All-American, lovable "face."
Fantastic Four Return Teased… With a Twist
Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso tweeted an image of Thing wearing his classic, blue Fantastic Four costume except the “4” has now been replaced with a “2.” His tweet simply said, "It takes 2".
It takes 2 pic.twitter.com/6UNbi2VVjd
— axel alonso (@axelalonsomarv) June 21, 2017
The Fantastic Four team of Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben has not been seen since the conclusion of Secret Wars in January 2016. Reed and Sue (along with children Valeria and Franklin and other members of the Future Foundation) decided to journey into the Multiverse to work on repairing the destruction caused by the war, while Ben went on to join the Guardians of the Galaxy and Johnny the Inhumans. Ben recently returned to Earth, ending his time with the Guardians.