Monthly Archives: March 2018
Pacific Rim Uprising’s 5 Biggest WTF Questions
Pacific Rim Uprising has rolled into theaters like a giant robot about to take on a kaiju. And while the continued adventures of the Pentecost family have been met with a mixed reaction from fans, one thing is undeniable:
Whatever you think of Uprising, there are some serious WTF questions to be found in this film. Let’s break them down!
When we first meet Cailee Spaeny’s character Amara, she’s built Scrapper, her own mini-Jaeger, out of used parts and junk. And even though Scrapper is put out of commission soon after, you just know the cute, rolly-poley Jaeger will resurface for the final battle. Which he totally does!
The thing is, that showdown takes place in Tokyo, far away from the Jaeger base in China. A whole show is made about how our heroes have to jury-rig rocket boosters to get the giant robots all the way to Japan in time to stop the invading kaiju. But then just when the going gets tough, Scrapper is helicoptered in to help save the day. And he basically arrives only minutes after the rocket-boosted Jaegers! Making this even more confusing is the fact that Scrapper was presumably located even further away from the Jaeger base to begin with. What can we say but… that’s just how Scrapper rolls…
Atari Says Its System is a Less Ambitious Steam Machine
At GDC this week, I got an up-close look at the Atari VCS. Atari’s upcoming home machine, originally referred to simply as the ‘Atari Box’, is very different from what I was expecting, and it’s likely not what you think it is either.
It’s not Atari’s version of the NES Mini, it’s not a console trying to compete with the Xbox One or PS4, and it’s not really an Atari-Ouya. Put as simply as possible, the Atari VCS is a Linux-based living room PC, similar to Atari’s take on a Steam Machine. The version I saw was just for display, but I got a rundown of what to expect in the final product.
Toys R Us Founder Dead at 94
Toys "R" Us' founder, Charles Lazarus, has passed away.
According to Bloomberg, Lazarus, aged 94, died Thursday. According to a Toys "R" Us spokesperson, Lazarus was known "for his positive energy, passion for the customer and love for children everywhere."
Lazarus opened the first location in Maryland in 1957, and a combination of the store's wide array of toys, competitive pricing, and reliability helped to push the toy industry from being one focused largely on Christmas, to one which could thrive all year-round.
When he was a child, Lazarus helped his father repair broken bicycles and sell them. Later, when he took over his father's shop, he began to sell baby furniture before switching to selling toys. Originally the store was called Children's Supermart, but when he expanded and opened the first toy-specific location in Maryland, he changed the name to Toys "R" Us.
Deadpool 2 Trailer: Full Breakdown, Easter Eggs and References
Greetings true believers! We just got a brand new trailer for Deadpool 2 -- yes, that is the official title -- and our sharp-eyed experts have gone through frame by frame to spot every detail you might’ve missed.
Watch the video above for all the Easter eggs, references and more, or scroll through the slideshow below...
And that’s what we saw. Spot any clues we’ve missed? Be sure to let us know in the comments below.
For more of IGN’s Deadpool 2 coverage, make sure to watch the full red band trailer, or dig in on who exactly Deadpool's new X-Force team members are!
Take a First Look at the Atari VCS
At GDC this week, Atari was giving a first look at what was previously being called the 'Atari box', now officially called the Atari VCS.
Well, sort of. The unit I saw at the show wasn't functional or final, but it is supposed to be representative of the final product. Atari was also showing off an in-development USB joystick, as well as a prototype controller.
Take a look at all of it in the slideshow below:
It turns out that the Atari VCS isn't exactly what I was expecting, and I imagine is very different than what most assume it will be. It's not really an Atari version of the NES Mini as much as it's Atari's take on making a Linux-based living room PC. We'll have some more thoughts on what we learned later today.
Marvel Comics Gives Black Widow a Big Overhaul
Black Widow's just became a whole lot crazier thanks to the new issue of Tales of Suspense.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Tales of Suspense #103!
Natasha Romanova's status quo has been very up in the air in recent months. She was killed in last year's Secret Empire crossover, cut down in battle with Hydra Supreme Steve Rogers. However, it wasn't long before signs emerged that she may have survived that battle. Tales of Suspense #102 confirmed that Natasha is still alive, but it turns out the truth is a lot more complicated.
Pacific Rim: Every Major Kaiju Monster
The Pacific Rim franchise returns to theaters with Pacific Rim Uprising, where the robot vs. giant monster action promises to be even bigger and more epic the second time around.
If you need a refresher on the Kaiju in these movies, you're in luck. We're spotlighting all the major Kaiju in the movies and the comics, which should give you some idea of just how dangerous and unique the monsters in the Pacific Rim universe can be. Check them all out here...
For more on Pacific Rim Uprising, see the stars undertake our Ultimate LEGO challenge, watch John Boyega play Kiss, Marry, Kill, and learn why it was important to bring back Rinko Kikuchi's character in the sequel.
Streaming Cartoon Network’s New Game, Match Land!
Today at 3pm PST, 6pm EST, IGN will be joining forces with Cartoon Network to stream their new game, Match Land, on Cartoon Network's YouTube.
Match Land is a free-to-download match-3 puzzle game starring some of Cartoon Network's most popular characters from franchises like Steven Universe, Adventure Time, We Bare Bears, and is available on Android and iOS.
Sonic the Hedgehog’s Secret Backstory Revealed
You may not know this, but Sonic The Hedgehog was inspired by “Hedgehog the Human,” a WWII fighter pilot. That’s the (fictional) backstory that the original Sonic The Hedgehog team game designer Hirokazu Yasuhara and character designer Naoto Oshima revealed in a talk at GDC 2018 -- along with the original design docs to prove it.
Below you’ll find the full secret origin story of Sonic The Hedgehog, as well as some other interesting secrets revealed by the '90s team that developed the original Genesis mega-hit.
Westworld: Season 2 Poster Promises ‘Chaos Takes Control’
HBO has released a stunning new Westworld poster ahead of Season 2's premiere in April.
The poster depicts a mechanical vulture in a bleak desert standing next to a familiar-looking black hat, which might or might not belong to the Man in Black (Ed Harris). There's also some blood splattered next to the hat, which matches the crimson-colored sky in the background.
The poster also has the ominous tagline, "Chaos takes control." Check out the poster below:
New Westworld: Season 2 poster, via HBO