Monthly Archives: October 2018
Microsoft Could Be Bringing Xbox-Style Controllers to Your Phone
According to recently released research papers from Microsoft, it looks like adjustable, Xbox-style grip controllers could be used for mobile gaming in conjunction with smartphones and tablets.
As reported by Windows Central, these research documents have just been released this month, though it appears the research itself was conducted between 2012 - 2014. The key design goal for this mobile controller was "to combine a compact and convenient-to-carry form factor with the ease-of-use, control and comfort of a traditional physical controller” by using two hinged “clip-on” controller fragments that attached to the bezel of a mobile device.
PlayStation Classic’s Lineup Would Always Be Missing Some True Classics
Sony officially unveiled the 20-game lineup for its first nostalgia-fueled specialty system, the PlayStation Classic. And reaction has been...well, mixed. Anecdotally, one of the most common recurring refrains is that the list is missing some of the most seminal PlayStation releases — the Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon trilogies, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Resident Evil 2 (in addition to the included Resident Evil: Director’s Cut), and a few more.
Unfortunately, the Classic’s lineup was almost cursed from the start, in large part thanks to the nostalgia-driven culture of the entire industry.
PlayStation Classic’s Lineup Would Always Be Missing Some True Classics
Sony officially unveiled the 20-game lineup for its first nostalgia-fueled specialty system, the PlayStation Classic. And reaction has been...well, mixed. Anecdotally, one of the most common recurring refrains is that the list is missing some of the most seminal PlayStation releases — the Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon trilogies, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Resident Evil 2 (in addition to the included Resident Evil: Director’s Cut), and a few more.
Unfortunately, the Classic’s lineup was almost cursed from the start, in large part thanks to the nostalgia-driven culture of the entire industry.
Gotham Final Season Premiere Date Set for January
Fox announced midseason premiere dates for a slew of shows on Monday, including the final season premiere of Gotham.
The origin story of the DC super villains and vigilantes in Batman will premiere its fifth and final season on Thursday, Jan. 3.
Infamous villain in the franchise, Bane, will finally make an appearance from Shane West in the show. We saw a first look at his character just last week from writer and producer for Gotham, Tze Chun.
Bane is one of the few major Batman villains that has yet to appear on Gotham since the series' debut in 2014. Riddler, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Scarecrow, Penguin and others have all been featured on the show during its run.
Gotham Final Season Premiere Date Set for January
Fox announced midseason premiere dates for a slew of shows on Monday, including the final season premiere of Gotham.
The origin story of the DC super villains and vigilantes in Batman will premiere its fifth and final season on Thursday, Jan. 3.
Infamous villain in the franchise, Bane, will finally make an appearance from Shane West in the show. We saw a first look at his character just last week from writer and producer for Gotham, Tze Chun.
Bane is one of the few major Batman villains that has yet to appear on Gotham since the series' debut in 2014. Riddler, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Scarecrow, Penguin and others have all been featured on the show during its run.
Activision Clarifies Spyro Reignited Trilogy Download Requirements
Following plenty of speculation about what exactly Spyro Reignited Trilogy's required downloaded would entail, Activision has offered clear clarification of what does and doesn't come on the Reignited Trilogy disc.
As first reported by some who visited the Reignited Trilogy developer Toys for Bob, including Achievement Hunter, not all of the second and third games in the trilogy will need to be downloaded for those purchasing the game on disc.
Activision has confirmed to IGN that "The trilogy will ship with content from each of the three games, including the entire first game and a subset of levels from games 2 and 3. In order for the full Reignited Trilogy offerings, a day one update is required."
Can CBS All Access Compete With Netflix?
On the heels of its four-year anniversary, CBS All Access ($5.99 per month) is by no means the new kid on the block when it comes to the digital streaming market, quietly existing as a hub to watch all-things CBS. Now, with the recent addition of big-budget serialized original series like Star Trek: Discovery and the upcoming reimagining of The Twilight Zone, All Access is striving to become more than just a place to watch old episodes of Blue Bloods and The Big Bang Theory. With its new approach to creating content, we thought it would be fun to review the site and see how it compares to the competition.
Can CBS All Access Compete With Netflix?
On the heels of its four-year anniversary, CBS All Access ($5.99 per month) is by no means the new kid on the block when it comes to the digital streaming market, quietly existing as a hub to watch all-things CBS. Now, with the recent addition of big-budget serialized original series like Star Trek: Discovery and the upcoming reimagining of The Twilight Zone, All Access is striving to become more than just a place to watch old episodes of Blue Bloods and The Big Bang Theory. With its new approach to creating content, we thought it would be fun to review the site and see how it compares to the competition.
Crazy Rich Asians Sequel Plans to Shoot in Shanghai
The sequel to Crazy Rich Asians is planning to shoot in Shanghai, China.
As reported by Variety, the sequel will be based off China Rich Girlfriend, the second book in Kevin Kwan’s trilogy, and SK Global president John Penotti made the announcement in LA at the Chinese American Film Festival’s Co-Production Summit. Set two years after Crazy Rich Asians, China Rich Girlfriend gets its name from a line in the first film that goes “These people aren’t just everyday rich with a few hundred million. They are China rich.”
Much of the plot of the second book in the series takes place in China, though Penotti isn’t certain if the film will be made as an official China-U.S. production. While already released in most territories, Crazy Rich Asians won’t premiere in China until late November.
Crazy Rich Asians Sequel Plans to Shoot in Shanghai
The sequel to Crazy Rich Asians is planning to shoot in Shanghai, China.
As reported by Variety, the sequel will be based off China Rich Girlfriend, the second book in Kevin Kwan’s trilogy, and SK Global president John Penotti made the announcement in LA at the Chinese American Film Festival’s Co-Production Summit. Set two years after Crazy Rich Asians, China Rich Girlfriend gets its name from a line in the first film that goes “These people aren’t just everyday rich with a few hundred million. They are China rich.”
Much of the plot of the second book in the series takes place in China, though Penotti isn’t certain if the film will be made as an official China-U.S. production. While already released in most territories, Crazy Rich Asians won’t premiere in China until late November.