Monthly Archives: July 2019
Why an MCU Without the Avengers Could Actually Be Great
Spoilers follow for Avengers: Endgame.
When it comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the times they are a-changin'. We're living in a post-SDCC world which means for the first time fans have an idea of where the sprawling superhero franchise is headed after the triumphant, record-breaking, and climactic events of Avengers: Endgame.
The twenty-second film in the MCU saw the death of the erstwhile leader of the Avengers, Tony Stark, and the retirement of his partner in superheroism, Steve Rogers. Directors the Russo brothers also killed Black Widow, sent Thor into space, left Hulk devastated by the death of Natasha, and reconnected Hawkeye with his family, essentially disbanding the core of the team that's been at the heart of the shared cinematic universe for the past decade. With Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes breaking off to star in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and Scarlet Witch (and Vision?) moving over to the WandaVision TV shows, we find ourselves in a phase completely devoid of the mega-franchise team on which the entire MCU has been built. But--hear us out--that might actually be a good thing.
Why an MCU Without the Avengers Could Actually Be Great
Spoilers follow for Avengers: Endgame.
When it comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the times they are a-changin'. We're living in a post-SDCC world which means for the first time fans have an idea of where the sprawling superhero franchise is headed after the triumphant, record-breaking, and climactic events of Avengers: Endgame.
The twenty-second film in the MCU saw the death of the erstwhile leader of the Avengers, Tony Stark, and the retirement of his partner in superheroism, Steve Rogers. Directors the Russo brothers also killed Black Widow, sent Thor into space, left Hulk devastated by the death of Natasha, and reconnected Hawkeye with his family, essentially disbanding the core of the team that's been at the heart of the shared cinematic universe for the past decade. With Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes breaking off to star in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and Scarlet Witch (and Vision?) moving over to the WandaVision TV shows, we find ourselves in a phase completely devoid of the mega-franchise team on which the entire MCU has been built. But--hear us out--that might actually be a good thing.
Halo Infinite E3 2019 Trailer Has a Secret Message From Cortana
A secret message hidden inside the Halo Infinite E3 2019 trailer has finally been uncovered, and it sounds like there was more Cortana in the trailer than previously believed.
343 Industries unveiled a new trailer for Halo Infinite at E3 2019 this year that showed Master Chief being awakened by a marine outside the wreckage of a destroyed Halo installation. The trailer mostly focused on these two characters, with a small teaser for Cortana at the very end. But hidden in plain sight there was a mysterious message that teased even more mysteries related to the A.I.
Twitter user @xepyal tweeted at 343 Industries narrative experience director Dan Chosich with a URL link they found hidden in the Discover Hope trailer. The link directs anyone who clicks on it to a 40 second audio clip that begins with the sound of footsteps before a voice, which sounds like Cortana, says “This…this is a part of me. I don’t know why. I don’t how. But it is me.”
Halo Infinite E3 2019 Trailer Has a Secret Message From Cortana
A secret message hidden inside the Halo Infinite E3 2019 trailer has finally been uncovered, and it sounds like there was more Cortana in the trailer than previously believed.
343 Industries unveiled a new trailer for Halo Infinite at E3 2019 this year that showed Master Chief being awakened by a marine outside the wreckage of a destroyed Halo installation. The trailer mostly focused on these two characters, with a small teaser for Cortana at the very end. But hidden in plain sight there was a mysterious message that teased even more mysteries related to the A.I.
Twitter user @xepyal tweeted at 343 Industries narrative experience director Dan Chosich with a URL link they found hidden in the Discover Hope trailer. The link directs anyone who clicks on it to a 40 second audio clip that begins with the sound of footsteps before a voice, which sounds like Cortana, says “This…this is a part of me. I don’t know why. I don’t how. But it is me.”
If You Can’t Wait for Cyberpunk 2077, Check Out Killjoys
Cyberpunk 2077 is dropping in April 2020, but it already boasts the pedigree and promise to capture the imaginations of gamers worldwide. The wait may feel excruciating, but in the meantime, there’s a TV show airing now that could scratch your itch for cool, cyberpunk-infused storytelling: Killjoys, created by Michelle Lovretta - purveyor of sleek, sexy, speculative narratives like the series Lost Girl (which followed the life of a succubus straddling the human and fae worlds).
Killjoys began its fifth and final season on Friday, July 19. The stylish show has strong cyberpunk elements recognizable to many sci-fi fans, like a looming Company that needs no other name because its authoritarian rule is absolute, and the regular use of cybernetics to augment human bodies.
If You Can’t Wait for Cyberpunk 2077, Check Out Killjoys
Cyberpunk 2077 is dropping in April 2020, but it already boasts the pedigree and promise to capture the imaginations of gamers worldwide. The wait may feel excruciating, but in the meantime, there’s a TV show airing now that could scratch your itch for cool, cyberpunk-infused storytelling: Killjoys, created by Michelle Lovretta - purveyor of sleek, sexy, speculative narratives like the series Lost Girl (which followed the life of a succubus straddling the human and fae worlds).
Killjoys began its fifth and final season on Friday, July 19. The stylish show has strong cyberpunk elements recognizable to many sci-fi fans, like a looming Company that needs no other name because its authoritarian rule is absolute, and the regular use of cybernetics to augment human bodies.
Play as Woody from Toy Story in this Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Mod
While Toy Story might not be the first thing that would come to mind when you think of movies or games that would fit in the world of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, modder huckpie on NexusMods has done a pretty phenomenal job modding everyone's favorite toy sheriff into this violent world of swords and samurai.
Check out 10 minutes of gameplay from the mod above. You can also download the mod for yourself right here: https://www.nexusmods.com/sekiro/mods/426
Play as Woody from Toy Story in this Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Mod
While Toy Story might not be the first thing that would come to mind when you think of movies or games that would fit in the world of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, modder huckpie on NexusMods has done a pretty phenomenal job modding everyone's favorite toy sheriff into this violent world of swords and samurai.
Check out 10 minutes of gameplay from the mod above, or if you're looking for a chuckle, check out the video below to see what happens when Sekiro's voice is replaced by some pullstring Woody lines.
Hitman 3 Is Currently in Development and Might Be Episodic Again
IO Interactive, the Danish video game developer behind the Hitman series, is already looking towards making Hitman 3. But before that, IO Interactive may release a completely new IP first.
In a new episode of the NoClip video game documentary, host Danny O’Dwyer visited IO Interactive’s office in Copenhagen to find out how the studio was able to survive a dramatic 2017 where parent company Square Enix tried to sell the studio.
Instead of finding a buyer, IO Interactive underwent a management buyout to become an independent studio and the owners of the Hitman IP.
Hitman 3 Is Currently in Development and Might Be Episodic Again
IO Interactive, the Danish video game developer behind the Hitman series, is already looking towards making Hitman 3. But before that, IO Interactive may release a completely new IP first.
In a new episode of the NoClip video game documentary, host Danny O’Dwyer visited IO Interactive’s office in Copenhagen to find out how the studio was able to survive a dramatic 2017 where parent company Square Enix tried to sell the studio.
Instead of finding a buyer, IO Interactive underwent a management buyout to become an independent studio and the owners of the Hitman IP.