Monthly Archives: February 2019
Get Ready for Wolverine’s Busy Week
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.
Check out our picks, then head to the comments to let us know what you’ll be buying this week!
Return of Wolverine #5 - $4.99
Writer Charles Soule | Artist Steve McNiven (Marvel Comics)
The Punisher and Jessica Jones React to Their Cancelations
Warning! SPOILERS for Season 2 of Marvel's The Punisher below.
Netflix and Marvel have canceled the final two shows left on its superhero roster - The Punisher and Jessica Jones. Now, The Defenders TV universe appears to be dead, unless Hulu or the upcoming Disney+ streaming service swoops in and saves the day.
For now, all we can do is speculate as to why these beloved series were canceled in the first place. Perhaps Disney's streaming service is responsible? And while these cancellations have been hard for the fans, the actors and creators are also saddened by the news and shared their feelings via social media. Jon Bernthal, aka Frank "The Punisher" Castle, took to Instagram after the news dropped.
Anthem’s Microtransactions: Everything You Need to Know
The first week of microtransactions are currently available in Anthem, and if you don’t feel like earning them for free, they’ll set you back $30 USD. They can be earned in-game if you’d rather not pay to acquire them, but here’s what you can get today:
- 61,000 coin or 850 shards - Epic Guardian Armor Pack for the Ranger
- 61,000 coin or 850 shards - Epic Dreadnought Armor Pack for the Colossus
- 18,000 coin or 400 shards - Epic Gum on Shoe Entrance Animation for the Colossus
- 12,000 coin or 300 shards - Uncommon Graphic: Midnight Shield Vinyl
- 12,000 coin or 300 shards - Rare Metal: Diamond Plate Texture
Gaming PC Sale: Deals on Laptops and Desktops from Dell, MSI, Gigabyte, and More
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Whether your rig is struggling to play the latest games or you're thinking about buying a gaming PC gaming for the first time, it never hurts to see what's available. And if building your own rig doesn't sound appealing, you have plenty of options when it comes to prebuilt gaming PCs or laptops. The only thing you shouldn't do is pay full price.
Thankfully, Walmart has a nice selection of gaming desktops and laptops on sale right now that run the spectrum in terms of power and price. Better yet, most of these machines come with a one-year warranty, and you can return them to a local Walmart store if you decide against your purchase once it arrives. Take a look at these discounted machines and see if any of the deals are too good to pass up.
The World Next Door Release Date Announced
The World Next Door, a narrative-driven, action-adventure game from VIZ Media, officially has a release date.
Announced on The World Next Door’s official website, the game will hit PC, Nintendo Switch and iOS on March 28, 2019. It will run for $15, but a premium bundle that includes the game’s soundtrack can be purchased for $20.
The World Next Door follows Jun, a "rebellious teen girl trapped in a parallel world inhabited by magical creatures.” The game is inspired by anime and indie games, and players can expect to encounter an eclectic cast of characters while uncovering mysteries within its world.
Behind the Scenes of Facebook’s Oculus Rift Acquisition
Editor's Note: Blake J. Harris, author of the essential video game history book, Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle that Defined a Generation is on the verge of releasing his next book, The History of the Future: Oculus, Facebook, and the Revolution That Swept Virtual Reality. Below is an excerpt Harris shared with IGN. We hope it gets you as excited as we are for The History of the Future, which hits shelves and devices today (See on Amazon).
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Update Starts New Season, Changes to Blackout Map
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's newest update, Operation Grand Heist launched Tuesday on PlayStation 4, becoming available on Xbox One and PC at a later date.
Operation Grand Heist is a free update and will offer content across all playable modes: multiplayer, Blackout and Zombies. A new female specialist, the Outrider, will be released and more playable areas in the Blackout map will launch.
The update is comprised of a 1970's style heist theme, and brings with it immense types of personalization, including new vehicles and accessories.
The new specialist, Outrider, who was previously in Black Ops 3, will make her debut in the update – known for her stealth precision using the Sparrow, a, explosive longbow, to take out enemies.
White Ranger Will Debut When Power Rangers Return After Shattered Grid
The Power Rangers have been missing in action ever since the conclusion to the epic Shattered Grid event in 2018, but the team will return in June’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #40 for the new “Necessary Evil” storyline, and when they do they’ll have new leader: the White Ranger.
Check out the cover:
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #40 art by Jamal Campbell. (Image Credit: BOOM! Studios)
Lena Headey: Game of Thrones Season 8 Will Surprise at ‘Every Turn’
Lena Headey, known for her portrayal of Cersei Lannister, has said that Game of Thrones’ final season will surprise people at “every turn” and described Season 8’s emotional table read.
In an interview with ET, when asked if we will see a more vulnerable or even more ruthless side of Cersei in Season 8, Headey simply responded "I think people will be surprised at every turn this season.”
When asked how Headey would like to see Cersei’s story end, she said "I think I had many fantasies about how Cersei would -- if she were to -- die. But I think it was, every year, anyone's lying if they say they didn't kind of rush to the end of each script and go, 'Oh, PHEW!'"
Darkest Dungeon 2 Announced
Developer Red Hook Studios has revealed that a follow-up to the role-playing game Darkest Dungeon is on its way.
Announced on Twitter with first details from PC Gamer, Darkest Dungeon 2’s announcement came alongside a brief teaser video called The Howling End. This video shows six returning classes from the first game: Grave Robber, Leper, Man-at-Arms, Plague Doctor, Highwayman, and Hellion.
The teaser, narrated by Darkest Dungeon’s Wayne June, says “In the howling darkness of the end, men will become monsters. But hope will ride with those courageous enough to carry the flame."