Monthly Archives: February 2016

Guardians Vol. 2 Rehearsal Photo Revealed

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 director James Gunn has revealed a new photo that offers a behind-the-scenes look at a group rehearsal for his upcoming sequel.

The photo, which Gunn posted on Twitter, features Peter Quill actor Chris Pratt, Gamora star Zoe Salanda and several others, including Drax the Destroyer actor Dave Bautista, who's seen showcasing his acting skills to comedic effect. Take a look:

Best Gaming Mice

When it comes time to choose a mouse, gamers have a ton of choice. With the seemingly endless number of gaming mice, how do you choose the best?

The top of your priority should be comfort. If a mouse isn’t comfortable, then you’ll be miserable no matter how useful its features are. Next, look at the features you need from a gaming mouse. Do you need programmable buttons, RGB lighting, or weight customization?

While choosing a gaming mouse is deeply personal, there are a handful of standouts that most people will enjoy using. These are the mice we’ve chosen as our Best Gaming Mice.

Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum ($80)

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Naomi Watts and Tom Sizemore Join Twin Peaks

The cast of Twin Peaks has grown by two, as both Naomi Watts and Tom Sizemore have joined the project.

According to Deadline, both Watts and Sizemore will appear in the upcoming television revival, though no official comment has been made. Additionally, director David Lynch is rumored to reprise his role from the original series as FBI Regional Bureau Chief Gordon Cole.

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Apple Could Unveil iPhone 5se, iPad Air 3 on March 15

Rumors suggest Apple will reveal its new 4-inch iPhone 5se alongside the iPad Air 3 and Apple Watch band options at an event on March 15.

9To5Mac reports its sources could still "shift or turn into an online announcement," and the event would be the company's first since September.

Apple's iPhone 5se will bring back the 4-inch screen for users who weren't comfortable using the larger iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Though the device is shifting itself down a number, it will include updated hardware from Apple's later models.

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Opinion: Erase the Prequels, Keep Darth Maul

If you haven’t watched the new trailer for Star Wars Rebels, you really should. There’s all kinds of crazy stuff happening, like a green Kylo Ren lightsaber, a Princess Leia cameo, and the surprising return of Darth Maul.

Darth Maul was a triumphant marketing gimmick. Weeks before Episode I premiered, he was already a star. The Sith Lord’s intense gaze, tattooed face, horned brow, and double bladed lightsaber were plastered over every pre-release promo and had us convinced that this was a villain worthy of Darth Vader’s legendary legacy.

Then the Phantom Menace hit theaters, and while Darth Maul spun most impressively, he fell absolutely flat as a character. In the entirety of Episode 1 he spoke a total of three lines. And despite all that flipping and kicking, he lasted only a few minutes against Obi-Wan Kenobi. The dark Lord was bisected and fell down a giant hole. 

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Nintendo’s Next Mobile Game to Feature Iconic Character

During Nintendo's third quarter financial meeting with investors, the company hinted at what fans can expect from its second smartphone game.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Nintendo posted a "sharp drop" in net profits for the quarter, but countered the earnings decline by confirming its second mobile title will feature one of its "best-known characters."

Back in October, Nintendo pulled back the curtain on its first mobile title, Miitomo, which releases in March and will serve as "a free-to-start communication application that helps friends share fun personal facts and interests."

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LEGO Star Wars Ep. 7 Confirmed, Details Revealed

After the existence of LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens leaked out yesterday, WB Interactive has officially announced the existence of the game, along with deluxe editions of the physical release, and a launch trailer.

It also revealed story details, where some parts of the game will explore "the time between Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: The Force Awakens."

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 deluxe editions of LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens contain an exclusive Finn mini-figure, as well as a droid character pack and phantom limb level bonus for the PlayStation 4 version of the game. The PS3 version will also have access to the exclusive content. Both current-gen deluxe versions include the game's season pass.

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Battalion 1944 Wants to Be The World War 2 Shooter

Battalion 1944 has been announced for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

Developed by British developer Bulkhead Interactive, the goal of Battalion 1944 is to create an online experience akin to the early Call of Duty and Medal of Honor titles. Namely; a World War II shooter for the current generation. Where skill reigns supreme.

“We're stripping out unbalanced unlocks, over-powered abilities, just to try and reinstate the fun and the skill of the game,” says executive producer, Joe Brammer.

Despite the removal of modern-day unlocks, players will still be able to unlock customisation options, ranging from gun engraving, clan insignias, and different uniforms.

The game also uses real-world locations for maps, including the streets of Carentan and the forests of Bastogne.

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Numskull Shows Off Its Street Fighter 5 Gear

Numskull has revealed its line of Street Fighter V gear.

The latest line of products spans baseball shirts, hoodies, console skins, key rings, polo shirts, scarves, caps, socks, T-shirts, thumb grips, and varsity jackets.

You can view the full range over on the Numskull website.

Street Fighter V is due for release on February 16, whereas its all-new story mode is set to release in June.

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