Monthly Archives: August 2018
Smash Bros. Fans Think the Game’s Single-Player Will Be About Saving Luigi’s Soul
During Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct last week, we saw Luigi kick the bucket, and now fans are speculating that it ties in to the game's unannounced single-player campaign.
Luigi's untimely death played out before our very eyes in the last week, but Nintendo has assured fans that the plumber is alive and well, despite his soul being cleaved from his body by the spectre of Castlevania's Death. But Luigi's apparent demise has led fans to believe the game's unannounced single-player mode will see players rescue characters who have had their souls taken.
WWE 2K19’s Showcase Mode is “The Return of Daniel Bryan”
2K Showcase is returning for WWE 2K19, with this year's story-driven campaign focusing on none other than the WWE career of Daniel Bryan - who returned to the ring this past March after being forced to prematurely retire two years ago!
For this awesome announcement, IGN and other outlets were invited to Aberdeen, WA - the childhood home of Daniel Bryan - where we headed back to high school with Bryan himself. At Aberdeen High, in the middle of the gym, he spoke to us about being the focus of 2K19's Showcase.
DC Writer Debuts a Different Kind of Comic Book Experience
DC Comics writer Steve Orlando may be known for his work on Justice League of America, Supergirl and Midnighter, but at this year’s Flamecon in New York City he’ll be debuting something a tad different: an original scriptbook for The Liberator. You’ve never heard of The Liberator before, and that’s on purpose. It’s become a common practice for writers to print out copies of their scripts for Marvel and DC comics, staple them together, and then sell them at conventions, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at how tales featuring their favorite superheroes are crafted. But what Orlando wants to do is create something a bit more special. The Liberator features an original story that hasn’t already been published as a comic, and Olrando is having it professionally printed and bound in a scriptbook. The goal was to create something unique for comic fans presented in a high quality format.
Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture Studio Bought By Crackdown 3, Sonic Racing Developer
Everybody's Gone to the Rapture developer, The Chinese Room has been acquired by Sumo Group.
The acquisition, reported by GamesIndustry.biz, comes after the UK studio had to lay off the majority of its staff last year during development of VR title So Let Us Melt. Sumo Group owns Sumo Digital, which is currently working on Crackdown 3 and Sonic Team Racing.
Sumo Digital managing director, Paul Porter, has said the purchase of the studio will give the team an opportunity to "
Out Today, World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth Expansion for £30.06
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Out Today: World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth Expansion on PC
Box of Original 1999 Pokemon Cards Sells for $56,000
An unopened box of pristine condition 20 year-old Pokemon booster packs was recently auctioned off for $56,000 USD (approximately £40,000 / $94,500 AUD).
The cards are one of a limited run of the first edition English base set booster boxes, reports Kotaku AU. With an opening bid of $20,000, the offers soon escalated, in no small part due to the fact that there's a fair chance it might contain a first edition holographic Charizard, which Kotaku AU reports sold for over $55,000 USD on eBay last year.
The pristine condition box sold via Huggins & Scott Auctions last week after 82 bids were made, and drew to a close as four bidders battled it out for ownership, according to Ludkins Collectables.
Ewan McGregor Says There Are ‘No Plans’ For an Obi-Wan Movie Starring Him
Ewan McGregor has once again said that he'd like to return to the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi, but says he knows of no plans to make a spin-off film starring the character - despite earlier reports.
Speaking on The View, the actor said: "I would totally do it, of course. There's no plans, as such, to do it as far as I know."
Reports earlier this year suggested an Obi-Wan movie was in the works, set between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, with Obi-Wan in exile on Tatooine. That could make Obi-Wan significantly older than McGregor, which could account for why McGregor's heard nothing.
Is Spider-Man on PS4’s Launch Trailer Teasing a Big Role for Miles Morales?
Though we may get another tease or two in the weeks to come, the launch trailer for Marvel’s Spider-Man is likely our last big look at the upcoming PS4 exclusive. And though it largely touches on scenes and themes we’ve seen before, could its structure be hinting at a much larger, playable role for one of its main supporting characters?
Insomniac Games revealed Miles Morales would appear in its Spider-Man adventure back at E3 2017, with a quick tease of Peter Parker-as-Spidey swinging over his head. But since then, we’ve gotten even more Miles.
Netflix’s Next Mark Millar Project Is Prodigy
Mark Millar has officially announced Prodigy, his second comic book franchise since Netflix acquired Millarworld.
Described by Netflix, Prodigy features Edison Crane, the world's smartest man that has become bored with running the most successful business on the planet. A scientist, composer, athlete and "expert of the occult," Crane is a prodigy in every sense of the word.
Mark Millar will be rejoined with artist Rafael Albuquerque, whom he previously created the well-received Huck series of comics with. Check out a promotional image of Prodigy below.
Top Comics to Buy This Week: Power Rangers: Shattered Grid Finale, Edge of Spider-Geddon #1 and More
With dozens of comic books to choose from, let us show you which are the best coming out this week. Take a look at this list spotlighting our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.
Once you check out our picks, head to the comments to let us know what you’ll be buying this week!
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #30 - $3.99
