Monthly Archives: January 2018
How Amazon Made Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams a Reality
Hollywood has long looked to the imagination of Philip K. Dick for inspiration, with the late writer’s work serving as the basis for Blade Runner, Total Recall, Minority Report, The Man in the High Castle and much more.
Now, the science fiction mastermind’s stories are front and center in a new anthology series, Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams, currently streaming on Amazon following its premiere in the UK this past September. The show’s notable executive producers include Ronald D. Moore, Bryan Cranston, and Philip K. Dick’s daughter, Isa Dick Hackett, with episodes featuring Cranston, Vera Farmiga, Steve Buscemi, Anna Paquin, and Game of Thrones star Richard Madden, among other familiar faces.
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay Trailer Debut
Check out the exclusive new trailer for the upcoming animated feature film Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay, coming to Blu-ray, DVD and Digital later this year via Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay is rated R for strong bloody violence throughout, sexual content, brief graphic nudity, and some drug material.
As the official synopsis puts it, the movie "finds Amanda Waller’s top secret “Task Force X” – Deadshot, Bronze Tiger, Killer Frost, Captain Boomerang, Harley Quinn and Copperhead – on a mission to retrieve a mystical object so powerful that they’re willing to risk their own lives to steal it. But the Suicide Squad isn’t the only group of villains seeking to possess the object. The race is on for the golden prize … and, to stay alive, second place isn’t an option."
New Alien Game in Development
FoxNext Games has acquired Cold Iron Studios, and the studio is gearing up for development on a new title set in the Alien cinematic universe.
According to FoxNext's announcement, the game will be a shooter for PC and unspecified consoles.
Cold Iron Studios is led by CEO Craig Zinkievich, CTO Shannon Posniewski, and creative director Matt Highison. The development team includes industry veterans who've worked on various high-profile titles, including BioShock Infinite, Metroid Prime 3, Neverwinter, and City of Heroes.
"We are thrilled about the opportunity to explore an amazing and rich universe," Zinkievich said. "Our background in building online worlds and taking established franchises to the next level in interactive entertainment is a precise fit with our product roadmap ahead; we can’t wait to share more information soon."
Bitcoin 101: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
What the hell is a Bitcoin? Don’t be embarrassed if you’ve been left scratching your head as the new cryptocurrency phenomenon has boomed around you. You’re far from alone. It’s a complex concept that not only requires a working knowledge of the stock market, but a deep understanding of tip-of-the-spear technology, too. But you do need to understand it, make no mistake. And it’s not just because you keep hearing people say things like, “I just picked up some Ripple during a dump and now it’s starting to moon dude, yewww!”
Instead, Blockchain, the technology at the heart of the cryptocurrency movement, has applications that extend well beyond the realms of cryptocurrency. Plus, cryptocurrency itself is becoming more widely accepted as a form of payment, able to be spent at digital stores and withdrawn – as cash – from ATMs. So let’s dive in with a bit of Bitcoin 101 and level-up on cryptocurrency.
New Fable Reportedly in Development at Playground Games
Microsoft is reportedly reviving the Fable series with a big-budget, character-focused action-RPG. Playground Games, the studio behind the Forza Horizon series, is said to be developing the new Fable.
Eurogamer reports Microsoft is making a "significant investment" in Fable, though development is still in its "early days." The report states Playground is in the process of hiring staff, "with some 200 people set to work on the game." Playground has already brought on talent from DICE, Rockstar North, and Ninja Theory.
Monster Hunter World Day One Patch Required for Online Play
Monster Hunter World is set to receive a Day One patch which adds a few new features - most notably, the arrival of series staple Poogies.
The adorable little pet pigs initially seemed to be absent from the game but after we mentioned it in our list of 47 ways Monster Hunter World mixes up the series' formula, Capcom calmed our spirits by informing us that Poogies would appear in the game in some form - and now we know they'll be arriving on launch day.
As reported by Siliconera, the game's producer Ryozo Tsujimoto appeared as part of a Capcom TV live stream to explain what was included in the patch, confirming that Poogies' relationship with the player characters will remain the same as in previous iterations: you can show it affection and pick it up, and Monster Hunter World actually takes this a step further by including a treasure hint function. While carrying your Poogie, a rumbling controller will indicate nearby treasure - and your porcine pal will even scurry off and collect it for you.
A Wrinkle in Time: Exclusive New Character Posters – IGN First
All month long, IGN First is spotlighting the Films to Watch in 2018. Today, we take a look at Disney's A Wrinkle in Time, Ava DuVernay's adaptation of the seminal Madeleine L'Engle sci-fi/fantasy novel, which assembles an all-star cast including Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Chris Pine and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, in addition to newcomer Storm Reid.
With just under two months to go until Disney's A Wrinkle in Time finally hits theaters, IGN is excited to debut three brand new character posters for the upcoming film. The posters showcase stars Storm Reid, Chris Pine and Mbatha-Raw as the core family at the center of the film, the Murrys. Take a look at the exclusive images below:
Nintendo to Announce ‘New Interactive Experience’ for Switch
Nintendo plans to announce a "new interactive experience for the Switch" later today, with more details expected at 10pm GMT / 5pm EST / 2pm PST / 9am Thursday January 18 AEDT. Although there is little information at the moment, Nintendo is describing it as "specially crafted for kids and those who are kids at heart".
The announcement comes as something of a surprise; last week saw a Nintendo Direct Mini but that presentation didn't allude to anything like this. Since the Direct was focused on games, it seems likely that this is something else, perhaps an accessory, although the phrase "interactive experience" would suggest something a little wider.
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Mobile Dissidia Game is Coming to the West
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT launches for the PlayStation 4 on January 30, but fans of the franchise will have more than one way to pit their favourite characters against each other, with the news that a mobile version of the game called Dissidia Final Fantasy: Opera Omnia will be arriving on Android and Apple devices in the near future, following a successful launch in Japan.
Taking its inspiration from Dissidia Final Fantasy NT, this game also features a world where Spiritus and Materia are locked in eternal battle, pitting warriors from various realms against each other. When the endless battle becomes too much, the warriors send out a cry for help, which is where the player comes in.