Monthly Archives: August 2017
Top Comics to Buy This Week: August 16, 2017
With dozens of comic books to choose from, let us show you which are the best coming out this week. Take a look at this list spotlighting our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.
Check out our picks, then head to the comments to let us know what you’ll be buying this week!
By writer Scott Snyder & artist Greg Capullo | DC
The IGN Show Returns Tonight on Disney XP
The IGN Show is set to return to Disney XD's nightly gaming block D|XP, offering you an exclusive look at the biggest games to come this year, plus reviews and so much more.
Starting tonight, August 14, at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, The IGN Show will continue airing with brand new episodes nightly on D|XP. Check out a teaser for the newest episode below, and tune in live or set your DVR to see exclusive gameplay and cooperative details from Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, plus IGN's New Nintendo 2DS XL review.
The latest episode will also feature IGN's Rewind Theater that dives deep into all of the Easter eggs buried in the Ready Player One debut trailer.
Lion King Remake: Every Confirmed Actor and Character
The Lion King is one of numerous animated Disney classics being remade for live-action (with VFX-created characters as well, of course). And even though the film won't be dropping until 2019, we now know the majority of the voice actors who have been hired to help bring life to these memorable animal characters.
Click through our slideshow below to see every character/actor confirmed for the Lion King remake so far...
The Lion King is directed by Jon Favreau and stars Donald Glover, James Earl Jones, Alfre Woodard, John Kani, John Oliver, Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen. Chiwetel Ejiofor is currently rumored to play the main villain, Scar. The film is slated to hit theaters on July 19, 2019.
Godzilla 2 Director Teases Connection to Original 1954 Film
The upcoming Godzilla sequel, King of the Monsters, may feature a weapon that was used in the original 1954 film.
Director Mike Dougherty shared an photo on Twitter of the infamous Oxygen Destroyer, which was used by Dr. Serizawa to destroy Godzilla in the 1954 movie. The weapon is able to remove oxygen from any body of water it is placed in.
The Oxygen Destroyer, image via Twiiter
In both the 2014 Godzilla reboot and the upcoming King of the Monsters sequel, Ken Watanabe plays Dr. Serizawa. Dougherty did not provide any hints about what role the Oxygen Destroyer might have in the new movie, or if Dr. Serizawa will once again be the one to create and use it.
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy for Xbox One Listed By Retailer
Jessica Jones S2: Major Character Confirmed to Return
Jessica Jones' second season will feature the return of a familiar face for fans of season 1.
Spoilers ahead for those who don't want to know about the season 2 character appearance — for now, turn back and learn more about Jessica's nearest return in The Defenders.
EW has revealed that David Tennant will reprise his role as season 1 villain Kilgrave, with a first photo of Tennant on set with star Krysten Ritter.
David Tennant and Krysten Ritter, via EW
SAW: The Games of Jigsaw Haunts Halloween Horror Nights
I'd like to play a game...
The successful SAW horror franchise has been a recurring part of Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights for a decade now, and this year it returns with an all-new original maze - to be featured at both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, beginning September 15th.
“SAW: The Games of Jigsaw,” based on the Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures sinister screen saga, will bring you face to face with your greatest fears as maze-goers will encounter the wicked work of the movies' malicious mastermind, along with a collection of his most infamous traps from the SAW film series - and upcoming eighth installment JIGSAW!
10 Best Board Games of 2017
There are now far too many brilliant board games coming out to keep up with them all. Most are designed to have huge replay value and never really “end” like video games do. So this is a problem that’s only going to grow bigger and bigger, the deeper you get into the tabletop hobby.
To help you keep track of this ever-growing snowball of awesome, we’ve selected some of the best and hottest new board games of 2017. Our list spans the range from light to heavy, competitive to cooperative, whimsical to serious. Take a look and take your pick - you can’t go wrong with any of these choices. As long as you can find them in stock, of course.
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Conan Exiles: NA Version Adds Underwear to Nude Characters
Upcoming multiplayer barbarian survival game Conan Exiles launches on the Xbox One Game Preview programme this Wednesday, August 16 - but gamers in Europe and America are going to see a slight difference in gameplay, and that difference involves genitals.
Specifically, as reported over at Eurogamer, European gamers will be able to play with as much or as little clothing as they like, right down to parading round in birthday suits; the game even embraces the spirit of customisation by including a slider to increase or decrease the size of your - ahem - weapon.
Pokemon Go: Mewtwo Appears, New Raids Incoming
Pokemon Go players are one step closer to catching 'em all, with legendary of legendaries, Mewtwo on its way.
Developer Niantic's official site has confirmed that the genetically-modified Pokemon will be available in the coming months in new 'Exclusive Raids'.
Exclusive Raids are, according to the Pokemon Go team, similar to existing raid battles - the major difference being that Trainers have to be invited to join an Exclusive Raid. To earn yourself an invitation, you need to have already defeated a Raid Boss at a Gym where the Exclusive Raid is due to take place. The invitation will include details of when the Exclusive Raid will take place, allowing teams to prepare ahead of time.