Monthly Archives: August 2019
Gamers are Using a Meme to Show the Softer, Nicer Side of Video Games
Video games came under attack following the tragic mass shooting incidents in Gilroy, Dayton, and El Paso. Since blaming video games for gun violence doesn't make sense, gamers across the internet have been using a meme template to show just how harmless and cute gaming can truly be.
The "Woman Yelling at a Cat" meme combines an image of Taylor Armstrong from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills pointing and yelling with a picture of a harmless cat sitting behind a dinner plate, because internet humor has become a bizarre mix of deep cut pop culture references and... cats.
MoviePass Scandal Changed Users’ Passwords So They Couldn’t See Movies
A new report from Business Insider suggests business practices within MoviePass – the company with the subscription service where users could watch (almost) as many movies as they'd like – were unethical and possibly downright crooked.
According to SlashFilm, who cites Business Insider, MoviePass CEO Mitch Lowe ordered employees to change the passwords of frequent MoviePass customers so they wouldn’t be able to use the service as it began to profusely bleed money.
MoviePass Scandal Changed Users’ Passwords So They Couldn’t See Movies
A new report from Business Insider suggests business practices within MoviePass – the company with the subscription service where users could watch (almost) as many movies as they'd like – were unethical and possibly downright crooked.
According to SlashFilm, who cites Business Insider, MoviePass CEO Mitch Lowe ordered employees to change the passwords of frequent MoviePass customers so they wouldn’t be able to use the service as it began to profusely bleed money.
Why Halo: The Master Chief Collection’s Reach PC ‘FireFlight’ Was Delayed
343 Industries has delayed the Halo: Reach PC "FireFlight" that was originally planned for July due to "severe blocking bugs," meaning that those hoping to try out the first game to be released in the upcoming Halo: The Master Chief Collection for PC will have to wait a bit longer.
343 Industries published a blog on HaloWaypoint.com to update Halo fans as to why the planned flighting hasn't happened yet and what these "blocking bugs" are.
Blocking Bugs are issues that "are deemed severe enough to prevent a flight from functioning as needed." As development proceeds, a flighting build must pass certain tests called "Rings," without these blocking issues, before it is made available to Halo Insiders.
Ufotable’s Demon Slayer Stirs Up the Shonen Anime Formula
Ever since the end of reigning titles like Naruto and Bleach, it seems like shonen anime has favored treading new ground and indulging in the wild and exciting, rather than sticking to a standard formula. Amongst new hits are series like The Promised Neverland, a dazzling dystopian thriller, Dr. STONE, a fantasy adventure that’s all about scientific inventions, and We Never Learn, a school life comedy that as sweet as it is romantic.
Amongst all of these newcomers, though, is the rather quiet and somewhat under the radar series, Kimetsu no Yaiba, or more commonly known as Demon Slayer. Now adapted by the mighty Ufotable (the studio behind the renowned Fate franchise, including Fate/Zero, Fate/Unlimited Blade Works, and the Heavens Feel movie trilogy), the series has kicked off its training wheels and entered some of the more exciting arcs. With about half its promised run left, Demon Slayer has proven itself to be a fantastic ride that lives up to the hype of its sibling Shonen Jump titles with its high production values and equally compelling story about revenge, redemption, and family.
Amazon’s Lord the the Rings Season 1 Will Reportedly Have 20 Episodes
According to professor and J.R.R. Tolkien scholar Tom Shippey, Amazon's Lord of the Rings first season may contain 20 episodes.
As reported by CinemaBlend, Shippey, who was recently revealed to be part of the creative team on the series and will help with adapting Tolkien's works for the prequel series, spoke to Deutsche Tolkien about locations and filming and the possibility of a 20 episode season.
Marvel’s Eternals Movie Villains: The Deviants Explained
The MCU is about to delve into a brand new corner of Marvel mythology with the release of Eternals. This new movie will introduce the rest of Thanos' race, immortal beings who have lived among humanity since its earliest days and who inspired many of the heroes and legends of myth. Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lauren Ridloff, Brian Tyree Henry, Salma Hayek, Lia McHugh, Don Lee and Angelina Jolie will star in the film, which will also introduce the ancient enemy of the Eternals - the fearsome Deviants.
We've already explored the comic book history of the Eternals themselves (check that out here). But with the Deviants now confirmed to be the main villains of the new movie, it's time for a closer look at this sister species to the Eternals. Let's explore why the two groups hate each other so much and more...
The Walking Dead Reveals 10 New Images From Season 10
In anticipation of The Walking Dead's Season 10 premiere on Sunday, October 6, AMC has revealed 10 new images, featuring many of our favorite characters in action.
AMC also announced that newcomer Juan Javier Cardenas will play Dante, who is described as a "rogue and fast-talking and will play a pivotal role in the story of Alexandria this season," according to a press release from the network.
You can check out the Season 10 photos in the gallery below:
Per AMC, "It is now Spring, a few months after the end of Season 9 when our group of survivors dared to cross into Whisperer territory during the harsh winter. The collected communities are still dealing with the after-effects of Alpha’s horrific display of power, reluctantly respecting the new borderlines being imposed on them, all while organizing themselves into a militia-style fighting force, preparing for a battle that may be unavoidable. But the Whisperers are a threat unlike any they have ever faced. Backed by a massive horde of the dead it is seemingly a fight they cannot win. The question of what to do and the fear it breeds will infect the communities and give rise to paranoia, propaganda, secret agendas, and infighting that will test them as individuals and as a society."
Here’s How Much Money Netflix Spends on Content Compared to Disney
Netflix has a reputation for spending enormous amounts of money on original streaming content. But as The Hollywood Reporter reveals, Netflix isn't throwing around nearly as much money as competitors like Disney.
THR has a breakdown of respective content budgets for each major streaming giant. Disney easily tops the list at $24 billion, compared to Netflix's comparatively modest $10.5 billion. Check out the full breakdown below:
- Disney: $24 billion
- NBCUniversal: $13 billion
- WarnerMedia: $11 billion
FF14’s Very Long A Realm Reborn Story to Be Shortened to Help New Players
Final Fantasy 14: Shadowbringers' developers were on hand to discuss the upcoming Patch 5.1 for the newest expansion. There they revealed that there are currently plans to adjust the main scenario for A Realm Reborn and make it more compact.
The news was revealed in the latest episode of Letter From the Producer Live where Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida answered questions live on stream. One question asked whether the level sync feature in 5.0 side quests would be added to 4.x and older side quests.