The Simpsons Opening Gets Stunningly Recreated in Pixel Art
Australian animators Paul Robertson and Ivan Dixon have recreated the iconic Simpsons opening entirely in pixel art, and it's absolutely perfect.
The video is more than just a beat-by-beat recreation, however: the duo have also thrown in sight gags from classic episodes. As things get psychedelic, keep your eye out for obese Homer, Homer in space, Lisa the goalkeeper, Mr Sparkle, and much, much more. It's The Simpsons video game that never was, and we wish we could play it.
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Uncut Mortal Kombat X Gets an R18+ Rating in Australia
Mortal Kombat X will launch in Australia on April 15 with an R18+ rating, the highest classification awarded for computer games in the country.
According to the listing on the Australian Classification Board's website, the Board awarded the rating for the game’s “High impact violence, blood and gore, online interactivity.” The listing also states that the rating was given to the original version of the game and not an edited copy.
Report: Titans TV Series Line-Up Revealed
Casting has reportedly begun for TNT's and Warner Bros.' Titans pilot, a live-action television pilot based on the DC Comics series The Teen Titans.
The Titans roster will feature a mix of new and established Teen Titans characters, including Dick Grayson as both Robin and Nightwing, Barbara Gordon, Hawk and Dove, Raven, and Starfire, according to Nerdist.
Per the Nerdist report, Dick Grayson will initially suit up as Robin as he patrols Boston, not Bludhaven, while he is estranged from his mentor Batman. It is expected that Grayson will eventually take on the mantle of Nightwing in the show.
What Does This Bizarre Hotline Miami Phone Message Mean?
Calling a number posted on the Hotline Miami: Wrong Number Twitter account leads to a bizarre phone message.
+1 (786) 519-3708 ext 10
— Hotline Miami (@HotlineMiami) February 2, 2015
The Miami-Dade County number doesn't ring, but instead launches directly into the message, which is fairly unintelligible. The most-recognizable word is also the most repeated, with the audio stuttering and replaying the word "March." The message ends with a low, somewhat terrifying voice informing the caller "you have reached a wrong number" before falling silent.
Condemned Creator Wondering If He Should Make a Condemned 3
Producer Jace Hall, who had a hand in creating the first-person survival horror Condemned games, is now toying with the idea of third installment in the series.
Hall posted on Facebook that he currently owns the franchise, but due to other projects, is considering handing the reigns over to a "proven indie development team" and letting them move forward with a Condemned 3. The response to the idea has been very positive, as well as suggesting remastered version of the first two games.
Here's the entire post:
"Deep thought..and question...
I helped to create a video game console franchise called "Condemned." I currently own the entire franchise.
Exclusive Mad Dogs Trailer
Amazon currently has a handful of new pilots available to watch -- and rate -- on their Instant Video platform. Those that score well with viewers and critics stand a chance to get picked up for full seasons.
One of this year's Amazon offerings is Mad Dogs, a remake of the UK series, executive produced by The Shield's Shawn Ryan. And we've got an exclusive new trailer for you. Check it out...
Steve Zahn, Michael Imperioli, Romany Malco, and Ben Chaplin (who also played a role in the UK original) star as four longtime friends gifted with an all-expenses paid trip to Belize at the behest of their rich pal, Milo (Billy Zane). Mad Dogs then delivers a dark look at paradise as the foursome quickly realize that millionaire Milo is playing a dangerous game with some very lethal locals.
Star Trek 3 Rumor: Cranston Eyed for Villain
Set a course for the Tread Lightly system. Rumor has it that Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston is being eyed for the villain role in Star Trek 3.
Film Divider claims that the bad guy is described as "Bryan Cranston-like, to the point that Cranston himself has had words with the studio about taking the role. We don’t know just yet if he said yes, or if this is an all-new character or somebody from continuity, but because they’re shooting for Cranston we at least know the filmmakers want to bring the intensity."
But that's not all. The site also purports that there will be three new female roles in the movie, with the leading one being the ex-wife of Dr. Leonard McCoy. Yes, the woman who, according to the 2009 reboot, is the reason he ended up with the nickname "Bones." Whether she's the previously created characters of Pamela Branch or Jocelyn Treadaway or an entirely new character created just for this movie is unknown.
Gotham to Begin to Set Up Joker By End of Season 1
It looks like the question "When will we see the Joker on Gotham?" has been answered. Well, more or less.
TVGuide.com is reporting that Joker, who creator Bruno Heller originally intended to debut in a later season down the line, is going to start to have his story told in Season 1.
"We've said you're going to be waiting a bit longer for it, but this is America -- nobody wants to wait," Heller told TVGuide.com. "So, we will scratch the surface of that story, yes. But just scratch it -- a little tap on the door."
So it's not clear how much we'll see regarding Joker, but the character's origins will be addressed in some fashion. Which makes us wonder if it will have anything to do with the upcoming episode that involves the Red Hood.
Can Your PC Run Battlefield Hardline?
EA has revealed the minimum and recommended specs for its upcoming shooter, Battlefield Hardline.
The details below apply to the final, retail version, but things will be slightly different for the open beta. EA says if your machine has fewer than 4GB of RAM, you may have issues with the beta because "gameplay performance for lower-end PCs is still being optimized." Try closing other applications while you play.
Minimum PC Specs
- OS: Windows Vista SP 2 64-bit (with KB971512 update)
- CPU: Intel Core i3/i5 2.4 GHz / AMD Athlon II/Phenom II 2.8 GHz
Just How Steamy Does Fifty Shades of Grey Get?
The British Board of Film Classification has branded the big screen version of erotic bestseller Fifty Shades of Grey with a strict "18" rating, barring anyone under 18-years-old from seeing the movie. The movie, however, was passed without any cuts being made to appease the UK censors.
Here are the BBFC's guidelines regarding sexual content in an 18-rated movie: "There can be strong and detailed portrayals of sex at 18, including full nudity. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context. Very strong, crude and explicit sex references are permitted at 18. An 18 film or video might also contain depictions of real sex, as long as the film or video is not a sex work. Sex works are works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation. Sex works containing only material which may be simulated are generally passed 18. Those containing clear images of real sex, strong fetish material, sexually explicit animated images, or other very strong sexual images will be confined to the R18 category. Material which is unacceptable in a sex work at R18 is also unacceptable in a sex work at 18."