Monthly Archives: August 2017
The Defenders: Where Are All the Major Players?
With Marvel and Netflix launching the long-awaited team-up of their "street-level Avengers" -- The Defenders -- this month, we figured it was the perfect time to take a look at where the heroes who form the team (as well as their allies and foes) were when we last saw them. From Matt Murdock's battles with the ninja assassins known as The Hand to Jessica Jones' struggles against Kilgrave and right on up to Luke Cage's journey to become the hero of Harlem and Danny Rand's search for his place in the world, a lot has happened in the Netflix corner of the MCU.
So check out the video above, or the slideshow below (or both!), for our rundown of where all the major players are at the start of The Defenders. But be warned: Spoilers for all the Marvel Netflix shows to date (not including Defenders) follow...
Crackdown 3 Delayed to 2018
Originally planned for a November 7 release date, Microsoft has announced that Crackdown 3 has been delayed until spring 2018.
Microsoft Studios Publishing general manager Shannon Loftis confirmed the delay via a tweet after telling Polygon that the game has been pushed to give more time to developers Reagent Games, Sumo Digital, and Cloudgine.
Loftis told Polygon:
"...We want to make sure to deliver the right game, with the right quality, and at the right time, Crackdown 3 is a hugely ambitious game and we want to ensure we deliver the right experiences all the way through every part of the game, whether that’s campaign, co-op multiplayer or our competitive multiplayer mode, Wrecking Zone. Getting the balance right between the three modes is important, and we are going to take the extra development time to ensure that. Gamers can expect Crackdown 3 in Spring of 2018.”
Game of Thrones: Season 7 “Beyond the Wall” Photos
Ahead of its debut this coming Sunday, HBO has released a batch of photos from Game of Thrones Season 7's sixth episode, "Beyond the Wall."
Much like the promo for "Beyond the Wall," the photos offer a sneak peek at the Avengers-like team that includes Kit Harington's Jon Snow, Iain Glen's Ser Jorah Mormont, Joe Demise's Gendry, Kristofer Hivju's Tormund Giantsbane and a few others as they prepare for a wintry fight in the North.
"Beyond the Wall" airs this coming Sunday, August 20, on HBO. While you carefully avoid spoilers as you patiently wait to find out what lies ahead Jon and company, read up on the game-changing Targaryen secret Gilly revealed during "Eastwatch," as well as this insightful look at what Gendry's Clovis alias could mean.
The Future of TV Will Be Decided by a War for Talent
“By the way, wait for the epic titanic battle for talent that’s coming,” FX Networks President John Landgraf said while discussing the growth of new streaming platforms and the demand for producing more original content to draw viewers.
Since Landgraf’s Television Critics Association press tour session, Disney has announced the creation of its own streaming service to come, Robert Kirkman has struck a deal with Amazon, Netflix has assembled the Coen Brothers, Mark Millar, and, most recently, one of TV’s most prolific executive producers, Shonda Rhimes, as new content producers.
Xbox One X Preorder Guide
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10/26 update - Xbox One X preorders are once again open on Amazon.
9/20 Update - Xbox One X preorders are now available again.
8/24 Update - Not anymore.
8/24 Update - Xbox One X preorders are up at Amazon.
8/20 Update - The first run of Xbox One X may all be Project Scorpio limited editions. Differences are mainly aesthetic. "Once they're gone, they're gone".
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Preorder Guide
M:I 6 Halts Production Due to Tom Cruise Injury
Tom Cruise has suffered an injury while performing a stunt on the set of Mission: Impossible 6, but the film is still slated for its release next year.
Paramount has confirmed to IGN that Cruise broke his ankle while performing a stunt and that production has halted until he is fully recovered. The full statement reads:
"During production on the latest Mission: Impossible film, Tom Cruise broke his ankle while performing a stunt. Production will go on hiatus while Tom makes a full recovery, and the film remains on schedule to open July 27, 2018. Tom wants to thank you all for your concern and support and can’t wait to share the film with everyone next summer."
IGN Prime Free Game Giveaway: Original Journey
IGN Prime has partnered with Bonfire Entertainment to give Prime members full game access to Original Journey available now on Steam!
On the edge of the universe there is a world that shouldn’t exist. A world full of dangerous monstrosities, floating islands, and terrible secrets. Join the Ato, a race of space faring vegetation, as they attempt to uncover the secrets of Planet Shadow and harness its energy to save their dying home world.
You’re a rookie soldier in the Ato army under the command of legendary war hero Captain Colin. Your mission is desperate and dangerous, but the fate of your people depends on your success. Battle your way across the ever-changing surface of Planet Shadow, improve your skills, upgrade your gear, and discover the truth behind the Ato invasion.
Are Free VPNs Legit?
If you care at all about your Internet privacy, you need a virtual private networks (VPN). Thanks to the government giving ISPs a green-eye to snoop, more and more people are willing to use VPNs. However, what they're not willing to do — in a lot of situations at least — is pay for them. Thankfully, there are a host of free VPNs out there, but they have drawbacks, and in general, using a free VPN isn't the smartest security move.
True, most free VPNs do deliver the basics of a private Internet connection. But, some don't, and like any other business, there are some bad ones out there. And, in any case, all the free VPNs come with one or more downsides that may be deal breakers.
Check Out the Justice League’s Megazord
The Justice League took a page from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers playbook in the first chapter of Dark Nights: Metal.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Dark Nights: Metal #1!
While the final page of Metal #1 features the biggest twist in this issue, it wasn't the only crazy development to rock the Justice League. Metal #1 opened with the team imprisoned on Mongul's new Warworld and fighting for their lives against an army of Toyman's robotic monsters. But as Batman deduced, Toyman was secretly trying to help the League, hiding hidden buttons inside each robot that would allow the League to take control. And when that happened, the team had their very own version of the Megazord.