Monthly Archives: July 2019
Grid Delayed Until October 2019
Grid, the upcoming racing game from Codemasters, has been delayed from its original September launch date to October.
Grid will now be released October 11. This is marks a four week delay for Codemasters’ return to the TOCA franchise, which was originally scheduled to launch on September 13.
The new date was announced on the Codemasters blog, with no explicit reasoning provided for the delay. The post assures potential buyers of the Ultimate Edition that they will still be able to play three days in advance of the main release date, meaning those players will be able to start their racing careers from October 8.
Star Wars Episode 9 Will Address Rey’s Parentage, Says Daisy Ridley
Daisy Ridley, who plays Rey in the current Star Wars trilogy, has confirmed that The Rise of Skywalker will deal with the subject of Rey’s parents.
Talking to USA Today, when asked about if the film would further explore her character’s parentage, Ridley said: “(Director J.J. Abrams) did say the question is answered. So at the end of the film, you do know what the dealio is.”
Back in April, J.J. Abrams said that “there’s more to the story than you’ve seen” in regards to Rey’s parents, teasing that he and writer Chris Terrio had more ideas in mind for Rey’s backstory. But Ridley’s latest comments solidify the fact that The Rise of Skywalker will answer fans’ questions about the topic.
The Marvel Zombies Will Rise Again in October
Marvel Comics is reviving the Marvel Zombies franchise just in time for Halloween this year. Today the publisher revealed a brand new Marvel Zombies series set to debut in October 2019.
We don't yet know the creative team involved, but Marvel did release a teaser image from artist Inhyuk Lee. Check it out below:
The tagline "The dead will walk again" is obviously meant to invoke the Image Comics series The Walking Dead. The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman actually wrote the first two Marvel Zombies miniseries. Could this be a hint he's returning to the franchise?
Mordhau Developers Releases Another Statement, Says Diversity Toggle Never Official
Update:
Following the confusion over Mordhau developer Triternion's official stance on a diversity toggle, the team has issued a second statement on the matter denying plans to ever add such a feature.
In a post made on Mordhau's community forums, Triternion blames the confusion on a "misunderstanding" and lack of PR experience for the two developers interviewed by PC Gamer. "First and foremost, Triternion does not, nor have we ever, had plans to add a customization option that would force a white male default," Triternion writes in a new statement. "This is an absurd idea that stems from a misunderstanding in a recent interview by PC Gamer with two of our artists."
Get The Witcher TRPG For Free
You can get a free version of The Witcher Tabletop Roleplaying Game: for free on DriveThruRPG.
Called "The Witcher: Easy Mode," the free 32-page PDF download is a simplified version of the full rulebook that contains the basic rules and mechanics, six pre-generated characters and a pre-written adventure for game masters who may not want to be responsible for coming up with a full story off the top of their heads.
Written by Cody Pondsmith and J Gray of R Talsorian Games, the company behind Cyberpunk 2020 (on which Cyberpunk 2077 is based), The Witcher Roleplaying Game takes place between the events of The Witcher 2: Assassin of Kings and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. We thoroughly enjoyed the session we played with Cody before the game launched last year, and are excited to see what else the R Talsorian team has in store for The Witcher universe.
Russell Crowe Turned Down Aragorn Role After Call With Peter Jackson
Russell Crowe, known for his roles in Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind and more, reportedly turned down the role of Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings trilogy after a less-than-fruitful call with director Peter Jackson.
In an interview on The Howard Stern Show (via The Hollywood Reporter), Stern asked Crowe if he turned down The Lord of the Rings, which Crowe confirmed. Stern then asked if it were true that New Line Cinema offered him 10% of the film's profits, which Crowe also confirmed, explaining he turned it down after a call with Jackson.
The Flash Movie Reportedly Enlists Stephen King’s IT Director
Andy Muschetti, the director behind both 2017’s IT and 2019’s IT: Chapter Two, is reportedly in talks to helm the upcoming Flash film, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Screenwriter Christina Hodson (Bumblebee, Birds of Prey) is also reportedly being eyed to write the script. Actor Ezra Miller, who played the Flash in 2017’s Justice League, is still attached to play DC’s lightning fast superhero.
The Superhero IGN Readers Think Deserves a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Based on a user poll run on IGN's front page, Spider-Man and Superman nearly tied for which superhero IGN readers think deserves a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
With over 40,000 votes in total, Spider-Man came in with 30.6% of the vote while Superman netted 30%. Spider-Man may have had an advantage in timing for this vote, as today marks the release date for Spider-Man: Far From Home starring Tom Holland as your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Spider-Man has also been prominent in other media, as he starred in the PS4 game Marvel's Spider-Man, which came full circle with its own series of comics.
Stranger Things Season 3: Big Questions We Want Answered
Stranger Things Season 3 will debut on Netflix on July 4th, and so we’re counting down to its launch this week with a new story each day about the beloved series. Today, it’s all about the big questions from the first two seasons that we need answers to! And be sure to also check out our Stranger Things: Season 3 spoiler-free premiere review.
It's time to get strange! Yep, after a rather long delay Netflix is heading back to Hawkins, Indiana, and the inhabitants of the small hamlet -- and possible portal to the underworld -- and we cannot wait. The Duffer Brothers' love letter to all things '80s sci-fi has gained a huge following since it first debuted in 2016, and with two seasons already under their belt there's plenty to love about Stranger Things. But as we head into the third chapter there are some burning questions that we want finally answered about the deeper lore and mythology of the fan fave Netflix show...
Apex Legends Season 2: How The L-Star Might Change The Game
Apex Legends has a lot of source material to draw from when it comes to introducing new weapons: the battle royale is set in the Titanfall universe, after all. Developer Respawn Entertainment has shown it isn't afraid to make new weapons either, though. The Apex exclusive Peacekeeper is one of the game's most recognized and sought after weapons.
For the launch of the game's Season 2, Respawn has dipped back into that Titanfall well. The L-Star is about to land in a drop package near you.
“I don't think it would make sense to release yet another assault rifle or SMG unless they were offering substantially different gameplay,” explains Sean Slayback, Apex's Principle Weapon Designer. “It was an opportunity to expand the LMG class and to have a weapon that was kind of more weird.”