Monthly Archives: May 2018
Marvel’s [SPOILER] Returns From the Dead
As has become common in superhero comics, a dead Marvel Comics character has returned to the land of the living.
Warning: full spoilers for Invincible Iron Man #600!
Cover by Chris Sprouse. (Marvel Comics)
James “Rhodey” Rhodes aka War Machine was killed by Thanos at the start of 2016’s Civil War II.
Art by Jim Cheung. (Marvel Comics)
Game of Thrones Star Teases ‘Weird’ Final Season for Dany
Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke has shed some light on what it was like filming Daenerys's last scene, which is apparently quite shocking.
In an interview with Vanity Fair, Clarke revealed the character's final moments messed her up, suggesting fans will be surprised by Daenerys's last moments on screen. "It f—ed me up," she said. "Knowing that is going to be a lasting flavor in someone’s mouth of what Daenerys is…"
Though Clarke did not provide any specific details about the scene or Season 8 in general, she did tease Daenerys will be "doing all this weird s—t" in the show's final season. "You'll know what I mean when you see it," Clarke added.
Idris Elba Will Star In And Direct Netflix’s Hunchback of Notre Dame
Idris Elba will take the titular role in Netflix's upcoming retelling of Victor Hugo's The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
As well as playing Quasimodo, Elba will serve as director for the project and compose the soundtrack for the movie.
According to The Hollywood Reporter the new Netflix adaptation is being billed as a "sonic and musical experience."
The classic story follows Notre Dame bell ringer Quasimodo as he falls in love with the gypsy Esmerelda and wars with his adopted guardian Claude Frollo.
Disney adapted the story into a musical in 1996 with Tom Hulce and Demi Moore taking the lead roles. The soundtrack was composed by Disney veteran Alan Menken.
9 Things We Learned About Battlefield 5
Battlefield 5 was official revealed to the world, and while little more than the trailer was shown in terms of the gameplay, longtime series developer DICE went into detail on what to expect when the game launches in October.
CHECK OUT THE FULL REVEAL TRAILER BELOW
War Stories
War Stories return and the mantra is to focus on the “unseen, untold, unplayed” aspects of World War II. They play out as small self-contained narratives inspired by real events.
Watchmen Series Casts Lead Role
A number of actors have signed on for the upcoming HBO Watchmen TV series, including Regina King, Don Johnson, and more.
According to Variety, King will play the lead role, and Louis Gossett Jr., Adelaide Clemens, and Andrew Howard have also joined the cast, although details on their characters are still a mystery.
The series will be directed by The Leftovers' Nicole Kassell and Damon Lindelof is attached as showrunner. Lindelof announced he has no desire to adapt, recreate, or reboot the original Watchmen storyline.
The 7 Weirdest Things Han Solo Has Ever Done
We know him best as the lovably cocky flyboy in the Star Wars films, but Han Solo has also had a storied history outside of the movies.
Here are seven of the weirdest things he’s ever done - both in the new books, movies, and comics, and in the Expanded Universe:
For more on Han's adventures, read our Solo: A Star Wars Story review.
Have any additional things Han's done that you want to share? Tell us in the comments below!
Cassidee is a social editor for IGN. Her favorite Star Wars film is Return of the Jedi, and you can chat with her about it on Twitter.
Battlefield 5 Release Date and First Detailed Revealed
Battlefield V will be released for all players on October 19 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Battlefield V is now available for preorder. If you opt for the Deluxe Edition, you'll be able to start playing on October 16, and if you subscribe to EA Access, you'll be able to hop over a week earlier on October 11.
Players that preorder any edition of the game with the Battlefield V Enlister Offer gain early access to the Open Beta and other in-game benefits including soldier customization options, access to Special Assignments starting at launch week and immediate access to five weapons to use in Battlefield 5.
Newly Revealed Costumes for Marvel and DC Heroes
A handful of Marvel and DC heroes are getting new costumes in the coming months. We've rounded up all the new looks and designs for heroes like Storm, the X-Men Blue team, Catwoman, and more.
Check them out:
For more from the world of comics, check out our video reacting to Venom's crazy new origin:
Joshua is Senior Editor of IGN Comics. If Pokemon, Green Lantern, or Game of Thrones are frequently used words in your vocabulary, you’ll want to follow him on Twitter @JoshuaYehl and IGN.
Best Side Quests in Games
Side quests have a bit of a mixed reputation, and its pretty well deserved. A lot of them feel like filler: fetch this thing, escort that guy, stab this monster. But among the canon of side quests are a number of missions which rank as truly remarkable, either for the excellence of their storytelling, the power of their gameplay experience, or the sheer weirdness of their existence.
There are so many side quests scattered across gaming that narrowing the list down to ten proved pretty difficult. I tried to curate a list that represents notoriety, absurdity, smart design, memorability, and that feeling the creators went the extra mile to make this particular mission something unique.
Trevor Noah’s Black Panther Cameo Revealed
The Daily Show host Trevor Noah had a Black Panther cameo you might've missed.
Warning: Spoilers for Black Panther follow. Turn back now if you haven't yet watched the movie.
Vanity Fair has confirmed Noah voiced Shuri's A.I. system Griot, which helps Everett K. Ross (Martin Freeman) while he's piloting a virtual plane during a battle scene.
“Griot” is a West African term which stands for storyteller. Earlier this year during an episode of The Daily Show, Noah praised Black Panther for the way it depicts South African culture.