Monthly Archives: January 2018
UK Daily Deals: Preorder Nintendo Labo Kits from £60, Customization Set for £9
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Preorder Nintendo Labo ToyCon for £70
Nintendo have recently revealed Nintendo Labo, a new line of build-it-yourself experiences that will be compatible with Nintendo Switch and will launch on 27th April, 2018. Read more here and preorder your kit from Amazon now from as low as £8.99.
Hearthstone: Inside the World of Casting and Working for Blizzard
Plenty of people want to work in the games industry, but how do you make that a reality? I caught up with long-running Hearthstone caster TJ Sanders to talk about how he got his start in the scene and what it’s been like to transition into working for Blizzard’s Hearthstone esports team. It’s an interesting insight into what it takes to succeed, not to mention the thinking behind how Hearthstone broadcasting continues to evolve. (The World Championship finals are on right now if you're interested in seeing what Hearthstone esports is all about.)
IGN: How did you initially get into the Hearthstone scene?
The Hunt for Wolverine Begins in April
Wolverine may have returned to life in the pages of Marvel Legacy #1 last year, but readers have yet to learn how the iconic X-Man cheated death or why he's joined the search for the Infinity Stones. Those questions will finally be answered in Hunt for Wolverine #1, a new one-shot comic hitting stores in April.
Fittingly, Hunt for Wolverine #1 will be written by Charles Soule, the man who helped kill Logan in 2014's Death of Wolverine. Soule will be joined by Civil War II artist David Marquez. Death of Wolverine artist Steve McNiven will provide the main cover for this issue, which depicts Logan emerging from the adamantium cocoon that enveloped him in Death of Wolverine #4.
What is Nintendo Planning with Labo? – Nintendo Voice Chat Ep. 391
Weeelcooome to Nintendo Voice Chat, Episode 391 -- now featuring cardboard! This week, Filip, Peer, Brian, and Zach sit down to discuss the newly announced Nintendo Labo. Also, Lily chimes in for the second half of the show, as the panel shares their thoughts about Darkest Dungeon, InnerSpace, and more!
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Dragon Ball Super Anime Potentially Ending
Dragon Ball Super may soon be coming to an end.
According to Japanese site Sanspo (via Kotaku), the fifth anime in the beloved Dragon Ball series is, for now, concluding this March. Fuji TV has said a new TV production is currently TBA. But, it did also state "it’s like not the series is finished." It's unclear if this refers to the overall Dragon Ball series or the Dragon Ball Super anime in particular.
Created by Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball Super made its debut in 2015 and follows Goku and his friends after they bring peace to Earth by defeating Majin Buu.
Why Supernatural’s Female-Led Spinoff is More Vital Than Ever
Spoiler warning: This article contains plot details for Supernatural Season 13, episode 10, titled "Wayward Sisters."
Female characters haven't always had the best survival rate on Supernatural -- a shortcoming that has earned TV's longest-running genre show its share of criticism over its 13 season run, even occasionally from members of its own cast.
The Best Fitness Tracker for Under $100
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The best fitness tracker for under $100 is the Garmin Vivosmart HR. Out of all the trackers we tested from Garmin, TomTom, FitBit, and Huawei, it is the most complete package, combining excellent hardware with slick, easy-to-use software. We've come to this conclusion after weeks of taking five entry-level trackers from TomTom, FitBit, Garmin, and Huawei with us to the gym as well as strapping them to our wrist for many, many miles of outdoor running.
28 Weeks Later Director in Talks to Helm Sword in the Stone Remake
Disney has reportedly tapped 28 Weeks Later director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo to helm The Sword in the Stone live-action remake.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Fresnadillo is currently in talks with Disney to take on the project, which would be a reimagining of the 1963 animated classic. A release date for the remake has not been set yet.
Game of Thrones writer-producer Bryan Cogman reportedly wrote the script, with Brigham Taylor (The Jungle Book) producing. The original movie's story follows the magician Merlin mentoring a young King Arthur, and it is the last film released by Disney before Walt Disney's death.
Emmy-Winning Director Spoke with Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy
Reed Morano's next film may be taking place in a galaxy far, far away.
During a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, Morano mentioned she recently met with the head of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy. Morano did not reveal many details about her meeting with Kennedy, but Morano said the two spoke about adventure movies.
"Any movie that I put my finger on that I loved when I was growing up was a movie that
produced," Morano told THR. "Anyway, it was a great meeting. Obviously, I can't say anything about what else we were talking about."
Morano offers no specifics on if certain projects were discussed as potential partnerships, but Lucasfilm also has Rian Johnson's upcoming Star Wars trilogy to consider, of which he is only confirmed to direct the first movie, and any other future Star Wars films following Episode IX's release.
Marvel Comics Changes to Expect From the Disney/Fox Deal
There’s been plenty of fan excitement surrounding the Disney/Fox deal because of what it means for Marvel’s movies, but the deal would also have an impact on Marvel Comics and the comic book industry at large. As we begin the long wait for the regulatory process to play out, an estimated 12-18 months, let’s dive into the biggest effects this deal will have, if it does indeed happen.
The most obvious is the treatment of the X-Men and Fantastic Four in Marvel’s publishing strategy. It’s no secret that Marvel Entertainment CEO Ike Perlmutter previously made moves to spite Fox because they held the movie rights to the X-Men and Fantastic Four. For Marvel’s comics line, this caused a reduced the presence of the X-Men and outright cancellation of the Fantastic Four ongoing comic.