Monthly Archives: February 2016
Heroes of the Storm: Lunar Event Introduces New Hero
Li-Ming, the "rebellious wizard" from Diablo III, is now playable in Heroes of the Storm.
Her addition kicks off the game's 2016 Lunar Festival, in celebration of the lunar new year. Her basic abilities include Magic Missiles, Arcane Orb, and Teleport. Disintegrate and Wave of Force are her heroic abilities.
Heroes of the Storm's Lunar Festival also brings two special in-game event quests. By completing 25 games during the festival, which runs until March 1, players will receive the Monkey Elder holiday portrait.
The Division Included in Newest Humble Bundle
The newest Humble Bundle has just gone on sale and includes Tom Clancy's The Division if you want to pay the top price.
The bundle is called the Humble Ubisoft Bundle and includes a few other notable games like Far Cry 3, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist, and Rayman Origins. As always, the bundle is based on a pay-what-you-want pricing structure, meaning the more you pay, the more you unlock. Here's how it breaks down:
Pay $1 or more and you'll unlock:
- Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
- Grow Home
- Rayman Origins.
Pay more than the average price (currently $4.97) and you'll unlock the above and:
Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition Heading to Wii U
Capcom is bringing Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition to Wii U via the Nintendo eShop.
The classic survival horror game is already available on Wii U in Europe, but North American fans will finally get to check it out February 4.
No pricing has been announced yet for Resident Evil 4 on Wii U. Nintendo usually sells Wii games for $20 though.
For more on the game, be sure to check out IGN's review of Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition.
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Collector’s Edition Batman Barbie Revealed
Mattel has revealed its collector's edition Batman Barbie.
It should be noted this is not one of Barbie's new body types—the doll isn't Barbie dressed at Batman, but Batman as part of the Barbie line.
Mattel first unveiled its Wonder Woman Barbie, based on Gal Gadot's character, at San Diego Comic Con in 2015, noting Batman and Superman figures would be released as well.
The dolls are inspired by Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and the two already look a lot like the movie's stars. The new images from Toy New International also give fans a peek at the box art and packaging for the previously revealed Wonder Wonder Barbie.
See Nolan and Trevorrow’s Sundance Talk
During this year's Sundance Film Festival, a group of respected filmmakers—including directors Christopher Nolan and Colin Trevorrow, as well as cinematographer Rachel Morrison—discussed the value of shooting on traditional film during a 90-minute talk, titled "Power of Story: The Art of Film."
Sundance has since released a video of that talk, during which Trevorrow revealed plans to shoot Star Wars -- Episode IX on film rather than using digital cameras. The group also tackled the topic of piracy and discussed film school. Watch the full discussion here:
During the festival, Trevorrow also revealed that he wants to film parts of Episode IX in space. In fact, he's already approached Disney and Lucasfilm about the possibility, but has yet to receive a response.
Wrestling Wrap Up: Dean Ambrose Confronts Brock Lesnar
Happy Groundhog Day, you Bill Murray-worshiping Ned Ryersons!
We've got a butt-ton to cover this week so let's dive in. RAW worked its booty off to set up the wonky(ish) Fastlane main event featuring Lesnar, Ambrose, and Reigns. Including a big final segment bout that included a New Day beatdown and Brock nailing Ambrose with a colossal F-5. I mean, we're not going to get out of Reigns vs. Triple H at 'Mania at this point, right? All hopes of Dean taking this thing should probably be squashed to dust right now (though I shall cling cling cling until my knuckles ache), but - man - even a broad, family crowd like Monday's RAW still booed Roman after the hot tag. The goddamn hot tag! And while Hunter can surely bring out his inner heel and troll the IWC for heat, I still can't see him getting more heat than Reigns come WrestleMania. The percentage of "Anyone But Reigns"-ers will be too high there.
7 Spider-Man Characters Who Might Be ‘Dead No More’
Last month Marvel released a Spider-Man-themed teaser image labeled "Dead No More." If this teaser is to be believed, someone in the Spider-Man franchise will be returning to life this spring. It would be just the latest in a long line of twists from Amazing Spider-Man writer Dan Slott.
But which Spider-Man character is due for a resurrection? Is it Doctor Octopus' time to shine again? Are we going to see the return of a Spider-clone? Will Marvel do the unthinkable and bring back Uncle Ben? Check out our list of potential candidates and let us know which character you'd like to see revived in the comments below.
Agent Carter’s James D’Arcy Talks Jarvis, Young Tony Stark and Musical Episode
Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) is facing her most challenging case yet in Marvel's Agent Carter: Season 2, and she needs all the help she can get from her trusty sidekick Edwin Jarvis (James D'Arcy).
Before audiences learn much more about Season 2 villain Whitney Frost (Wynn Everett) in Tuesday's episode "Smoke & Mirrors," D'Arcy jumped on the phone to tease what's ahead for the Madame Masque storyline. We also talked about whether Jarvis would ever leave Howard Stark (Dominic Cooper) for Peggy's employ, if Agent Carter will eventually introduce young Tony Stark and just how good the upcoming musical sequence will be. Continue reading for the full interview.
IGN: In last week's episode, Howard Stark brought up to Jarvis how it working for Peggy must be an appealing draw. How much more of that are we going to explore this season?
Banks to Play Rita Repulsa in Power Rangers Movie
Saban's Power Rangers has found its Rita Repulsa in Elizabeth Banks.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Hunger Games actress has officially signed on to play the villain in Lionsgate's upcoming film adaptation.
Banks as Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games
For those unfamiliar with the classic '90s television series, Rita Repulsa is an evil alien witch who wishes to destroy the galaxy. She served as the original villain and main antagonist of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers during its first season.