Monthly Archives: January 2018
The Coolest TVs at CES 2018
If there's one thing CES is known for, aside from ankle blisters for the attendees, it's huge televisions. Every year all the big manufacturers unveil their biggest and most bleeding-edge panels for onlookers to gawk at, at this year was no exception. Though OLED displays ruled the roost there was a decent mix of next-gen display technology on the show floor this year, and of course most of them were unbelievably massive (and expensive). Let's take a look at some of the most mouth-watering panels.
The Wall by Samsung
Resogun Dev Working on Unannounced PC Project
Housemarque, the studio behind indie hits Resogun and Super Stardust, is working on an unannounced PC project.
The team is currently in need of game testers for an upcoming title, and the game is confirmed to be early in development according to a news update on the Nex Machina page on Steam.
The post includes an application form for potential game testers. If accepted, testers will need to sign a non-disclosure agreement, after which point they will receive more information about the game, and their role in any upcoming tests. Housemarque cautions applicants to "expect something other than an arcade game."
God of War Collector’s Edition Revealed
A God of War collector's edition dubbed the Stone Mason edition, has been revealed, which contains a statue, carvings, and more.
GameStop revealed the Stone Mason Edition of upcoming PS4-exclusive God of War, which includes a host of physical and digital content, and is currently available to preorder.
The God of War Stone Mason Edition
The Stone Mason edition includes a physical copy of the game, a steelbook case, and a 9" statue of Kratos and his son Atreus. Also included are several small 2" carvings and a keychain, as well as a lithograph and cloth map.
The Last of Us Part II, 10 Cloverfield Lane Directors to Speak in Conversation
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) has announced speakers for the 2018 DICE Summit, including discussions featuring both game and film directors.
Neil Druckmann, The Last of Us Part II's director and co-writer, will join Dan Trachtenberg, the writer and director of 10 Cloverfield Lane, to speak about creating character-driven experiences, and the unique challenges of creating compelling narratives in both interactive and non-interactive mediums.
The 2018 DICE Summit will take place February 20 through the 22 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The summit will also include talks by Studio MDHR about the creative process behind indie hit Cuphead, and Boabab Studios for a discussion about the emotional storytelling in Virtual and Augmented Reality.
Could Daniel Bryan Actually Win the WWE Royal Rumble?
Hang on. Back it up. Hold the phone.
Does anyone even use phones as phones anymore? Whatever. Hold the rectangle in your hand that holds all of the world's answers and the soul's desires. Hold it.
There's a grumbling, a rumbling even, that Daniel Bryan might win the Royal Rumble?
Okay, back when the Wrap Up was a thing that existed in the world, I'd mark an item like this with the caveat "WILD and/or OUTRAGEOUS INTERNET SPECULATION." It's a rumor. Add as many grains of salt to this brew as you'd like to make it palpable.
The Top 25 Movie Anniversaries in 2018
They say that those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it, but maybe it also works the other way around. That's probably part of why we like nostalgia so much. We get to look to our past for all the things we did right, to honor them and also to do everything we can to get it right the next time.
Hence the tendency of movie-lovers to celebrate the major anniversaries of the films that changed the art form, the industry, and the people who watched them. Every year we take a look back at films that came out 10, 20, 25, 50, 75 and even 100 years ago and remind ourselves of why these movies mattered, and how far we've come because we had them in our lives.
The problem, of course, is that there are a lot of amazing movies out there and keeping track of every single anniversary can be a bit of a chore. And of course, there are some films that certain people will want to honor more than others.Some people may want to make a big deal out of Super Mario Bros.: The Movie turning 25 years old on May 28, 2018, but there are probably also quite a few people who'd rather forget that movie ever happened. That said, there are some films that are almost certainly going to get remembered over the course of the next year, many of them big enough that their fans might want to know about the anniversaries in advance, to plan their parties or at least make sure they have a copy on hand to watch that night. So, to help you keep them straight, here are our picks for 25 movie anniversaries you're going to want to keep on your calendar in 2018!
Mass Effect, Final Fantasy? Celebs’ Favorite RPGs
Welcome back to Best. Game. Ever., our series where we ask entertainers, athletes, comedians, and creators to weigh in on their favorite video games of all time. From Mario to Master Chief, 8-bit to 4K, we're celebrating the best games ever, and in the season finale, we're taking a look at the best RPGs.
In Episode 5, Malik Forté, OMGitsfirefoxx, all your favorite creators from Smosh Games, and more discuss their favorite role-playing games, covering everything from Mass Effect and Fallout 3 to Final Fantasy and Dark Souls. Check out the episode in the player above to see if your favorite role-playing title gets a mention.
10 Essentials Tips From A Rainbow Six Siege Expert
Rainbow Six Siege has a notoriously steep learning curve. Whether you've dabbled in the past but fell out of touch, or simply missed the boat entirely and now you want to get caught up, there's a lot to learn to be an effective operator.
To help smooth out your transition from a green-footed grunt to a hardened Siege soldier, I've put together a list of helpful tips to help you breach and clear its hyper-competitive community.
I'm Doug, AKA NukemDukem on YouTube and Twitch, and here are 10 essential tips from a Rainbow Six Siege expert.
If you're new to Rainbow Six Siege the first thing you want to do when you start up the game is watch all three tutorial videos. These provide a quick overview of some of the components in the game and will give you 200 Renown each, which is the in-game currency that allows you to purchase new Operators, attachments for weapons, and in-game skins.
LEGO Incredibles Game Reportedly in Development
LEGO games based on The Incredibles and DC's comic book villains are reportedly in development.
Comicbook.com reports longtime LEGO games developer TT Games is working on both titles, which are potentially arriving sometime this year. The Incredibles game is said to be titled LEGO Incredibles 2 and will tie directly into the upcoming film sequel, which opens in theaters on June 15.
Not much else about the potential title is currently known. But it would be the first LEGO game based on a Pixar property. Though Eurogamer's follow-up report claims it will make reference to other Pixar films, while physical LEGO Incredibles sets will reportedly launch around the same time.
A Visual History of Godzilla
Godzilla is one of the most recognizable movie monsters of all time. There's a good chance you can picture Godzilla right now, but the design has actually changed a lot over the years. In fact, it changed almost every time a new Godzilla movie was made.
The changes were sometimes practical: the suits needed to be more flexible to work with the action in the script. But in one case, the design change was necessitated by the fact someone flat-out stole the suit and it was never recovered.
Some changes were relatively minor, while others, like the design for the 1998 Matthew Broderick movie, were bad and should never be revisited. For a look at Godzilla's history, check out the slideshow below.