Monthly Archives: October 2017
Wrestling Wrap Up: Heel Sami Zayn is Just What We Need
It's been a big week in WWE, what with them introducing the Sister Abigail snapchat filter (with Cookie Puss voice modulator), the Shield reuniting just in time to see the s*** out of some new shirts, Sami Zayn making that sweet sweet heel turn at Hell in a Cell, and Baron Corbin getting his biggest win ever with a clean victory over AJ.
What I'm going to need though first, is for whoever the .giffer is for WWE social to put a quick stop to...whatever this is.
Destiny 2 Patch Aims to Fix PS4 Crashes
Bungie has released a patch to address the crashing issues PS4 players are experiencing in Destiny 2.
"Hotfix 1.0.3.2 is now available, which will address crashes experienced when loading into the Tower," the developer announced in a post on its official Twitter support account. The same information regarding the patch can be found of Bungie's official website.
Last month, Bungie and Sony publicly acknowledged a crashing issue in Destiny 2 for PlayStation 4 players and said they were working to resolve the issue. A couple weeks later, Bungie confirmed it was still working with Sony to get to the bottom of the issue and come up with a fix.
Sarah Silverman Wants to Connect Us Through Comedy
Comedian Sarah Silverman is out to unify the nation with laughter on her new weekly Hulu series, I Love You, America, premiering Thursday, October 12th. In an attempt to connect with un-like-minded people, Silverman will travel the country and converse with those who oppose her politics and views - all in the name of comedy.
This isn't going to be "gotcha comedy" though, as Silverman explained to IGN. "It's not 'We're smart and they're dumb and look how we edited it because we're right and they're wrong'," she explained, back at the summer TCA press tour. "I just don't think that changes minds. I mean, there are shows like that which are appointment television for me because they're brilliant because I think it helps shape young minds. And it informs people. But that's just not what this is. Hopefully the comedy isn't going to be at the expense of people who have a different ideology than me."
Oculus Rift Gettng Permanent Price Cut, Stand-Alone Unit
Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg revealed a new Oculus headset today during the Oculus Connect keynote speech.
The stand-alone headset, called Oculus Go, is coming out sometime next year, according to the official announcement. Oculus also announced its Rift headset will be $399 going forward.
The Oculus Go headset separates itself from solutions like the Samsung Gear VR in that it doesn't require a phone to work. It's truly stand-alone, making it what Zuckerberg calls the "most accessible VR headset ever."
Back in March, the Oculus Rift and Touch controller bundle had a price cut putting it below $500, and in July went on sale for $399. That price includes the Touch controllers, and is permanent.
Getting a New Nintendo Switch? Here Are the Best Accessories for It
So you’re one of the millions of gamers enjoying the Nintendo Switch. The hybrid console and its steadily-growing library of excellent games is perfect on the go, and you’ll probably want to grab some accessories to go along with it—especially if you've been on the fence waiting for the better, longer-lasting Switch to finally be announced. Whether it’s a case, controller, or stand, you’ll find that just the right addition can make your Switch setup more complete.
There are plenty of excellent add-ons that enhance and supplement the Switch experience. Here are some of the best accessories you can get right now to elevate your Switch game. (Just note that these accessories will only work with the Switch, but we've outlined the Best Nintendo Switch Lite Accessories as well)
The Blade Runner TV Series No One Talks About
Most people think it took 35 years to make a follow-up to Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner with Blade Runner 2049, and officially, they’re right. But unofficially, they’re forgetting something. Which is pretty ironic, since they’re forgetting a show called Total Recall 2070.
First broadcast in 1999, the Canadian television series Total Recall 2070 was an ambitious sci-fi production that combined elements of multiple Philip K. Dick stories and fused them into a single storyline. The title of the series came from Total Recall, probably because (unlike Blade Runner) that film was an enormous financial success, but the aesthetic of the show was clearly inspired by Ridley Scott’s film, and the storylines were more focused on issues of androids and their burgeoning humanity, like in Dick’s original novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, which Blade Runner was based on.
Venom Co-Creator Todd McFarlane on Tom Hardy’s Casting
Venom co-creator Todd McFarlane believes Tom Hardy will "do a good job" playing the character in the upcoming Venom solo movie.
In an interview with ScreenGeek, McFarlane shared his thoughts on Hardy being cast as Venom and what the actor could potentially bring to the role.
“It’ll be interesting," said McFarlane. "I’ve seen some movies of his where he can bring anger and a wide personality to it. To me, I think Tom Hardy’s going to be as good as whatever Venom looks like. We all know Tom’s going to act. He’s going to do a good job. So now what’s Venom gonna look like?"
Hear an Exclusive Track off TWD’s Official Soundtrack
For a score as iconic as The Walking Dead's, the series is only just now getting an official soundtrack, timed to the zombie drama's upcoming 100th episode.
Bear McCreary's genre-defying score will be released by Lakeshore Record and Sparks & Shadows digitally and on CD on October 20th and on LP October 27th, and IGN has a first-listen for one of its most important tracks, "The Governor."
"The sound of The Walking Dead has evolved many times over the course of the last 100 episodes, but never more radically at one moment than it did with the introduction of 'The Governor’s Theme,'" McCreary said in a statement to IGN.
"The low-end synths that had been a very subtle background texture before were suddenly pushed to the forefront, and the score would never be the same. From this track onwards, the score would become increasingly seared by electronic textures. Our characters were never the same after they encountered this terrifying man, so I think its fitting his music had a permanent effect on the music of the show."
11 Movies About Comic Book Creators
As the biopic Professor Marston & The Wonder Women, about the secret life of Wonder Woman creator Harvard psychologist Dr. William Moulton Marston, is set to hit theaters October 13th, check out these other movies and documentaries about famous comic book creators and cartoonists.
It's usually soaring superheroes who get the big screen treatment, but occasionally the people behind the scenes, the writers and artists, get their due as well. From icons like Stan Lee and Alan Moore to lesser known craftsmen and visionaries, these films give fans an inside look at lives and minds of the industry's most legendary storytellers. Scroll through the slideshow below for some really cool movies about comic book creators.
The Flash Has a Wally West Problem
Note: this article contains spoilers for The Flash's Season 4 premiere, "The Flash Reborn." Check out our full review of the episode here.
For the second year in a row, The Flash started off its new season on a disappointing note. The Season 3 finale, "Finish Line," left the writers with no shortage of big developments to explore. Barry Allen sacrificed everything to save his city from Speed Force-induced destruction. Caitlin Snow went into hiding, determined to find peace with the supervillain within. The rest of Team Flash had no choice but to find a way to carry on the legacy of the Flash without Barry Allen. All of which begs the question - why is Barry back already? Why rush to restore the old status quo when the new one held so much potential?