Monthly Archives: January 2020
January PS Plus Games Include Uncharted Trilogy and Goat Simulator
PlayStation has revealed the first games coming to the PlayStation Plus service in 2020, and they include one of Sony’s flagship franchises: Uncharted.
Announced on the PlayStation Blog, Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection is available from January 7, along with cult mess-about sandbox game Goat Simulator. Both are available free for PS Plus users until February 3.
While this package comprises the usual two PS Plus games, technically subscribers are getting four games, as Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection comprises the first three Uncharted games. Drake’s Fortune, Among Thieves, and Drake’s Deception are all part of the package, and are updated PlayStation 4 versions of the PS3 originals.
January PS Plus Games Include Uncharted Trilogy and Goat Simulator
PlayStation has revealed the first games coming to the PlayStation Plus service in 2020, and they include one of Sony’s flagship franchises: Uncharted.
Announced on the PlayStation Blog, Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection is available from January 7, along with cult mess-about sandbox game Goat Simulator. Both are available free for PS Plus users until February 3.
While this package comprises the usual two PS Plus games, technically subscribers are getting four games, as Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection comprises the first three Uncharted games. Drake’s Fortune, Among Thieves, and Drake’s Deception are all part of the package, and are updated PlayStation 4 versions of the PS3 originals.
Kevin Feige Explains How Harry Potter Film Franchise Influenced MCU
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has opened up about how the Harry Potter film franchise influenced his approach to storytelling in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Recently appearing as a guest speaker at the New York Film Academy, Feige asserted that his experience watching the Harry Potter movies ultimately helped him to devise a formula for the MCU, as he noted the importance of balancing fan expectations while crafting a universal story that appeals to a wider audience, including casual moviegoers.
"I always default to my experience watching Harry Potter movies," Feige explained. "I never read the Harry Potter books. My kids aren't old enough and aren't into it yet, and I didn't read them when they first came out, but I went to see every Harry Potter movie opening weekend. I saw it and I enjoyed it and then I forgot all about it and didn't think about it again until the next Harry Potter movie came out. And those movies were so well made because I could follow it all. I could follow it, I could track it, occasionally I have to go 'Who was that?' but for the most part I could totally track it."
Kevin Feige Explains How Harry Potter Film Franchise Influenced MCU
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has opened up about how the Harry Potter film franchise influenced his approach to storytelling in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Recently appearing as a guest speaker at the New York Film Academy, Feige asserted that his experience watching the Harry Potter movies ultimately helped him to devise a formula for the MCU, as he noted the importance of balancing fan expectations while crafting a universal story that appeals to a wider audience, including casual moviegoers.
"I always default to my experience watching Harry Potter movies," Feige explained. "I never read the Harry Potter books. My kids aren't old enough and aren't into it yet, and I didn't read them when they first came out, but I went to see every Harry Potter movie opening weekend. I saw it and I enjoyed it and then I forgot all about it and didn't think about it again until the next Harry Potter movie came out. And those movies were so well made because I could follow it all. I could follow it, I could track it, occasionally I have to go 'Who was that?' but for the most part I could totally track it."
Dragon Quest 12 Confirmed By Series Creator
Dragon Quest XII is already in development according to the series' creator, marking the first official confirmation of the JRPG sequel.
Yuji Horii tweeted a New Year’s message on January 1, 2020 discussing everything he and his team had achieved in 2019. Part of this included saying that production on Dragon Quest XII has begun.
As translated by BlackKite (via JapaneseNintendo), Horii’s message reads:
Dragon Quest 12 Confirmed By Series Creator
Dragon Quest XII is already in development according to the series' creator, marking the first official confirmation of the JRPG sequel.
Yuji Horii tweeted a New Year’s message on January 1, 2020 discussing everything he and his team had achieved in 2019. Part of this included saying that production on Dragon Quest XII has begun.
As translated by BlackKite (via JapaneseNintendo), Horii’s message reads:
Marvel Boss Confirms First Transgender Character Is Coming to the MCU
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has confirmed that the MCU will be getting its first transgender character "very soon."
In a recent appearance as a guest speaker at the New York Film Academy, Feige discussed Marvel's aspirations to include greater LGBTQ+ representation in the franchise, as one student inquired about whether the studio had any plans to add more diverse superheroes to their upcoming roster of movies, specifically referencing transgender characters.
"Yes, absolutely yes," Feige said. "Very soon. In a movie we're shooting right now."
While Feige did not specify which movie the character will appear in, Marvel's Black Widow and The Eternals are both currently in active development, as these are the first two titles set to launch the Phase 4 of the MCU later this year.
Update: Feige Didn’t Intend to Confirm MCU’s First Transgender Character
UPDATE: Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige's comments about the first transgender character coming "very soon" to the MCU have reportedly been misconstrued.
"While Feige’s answer appeared to respond to the specific question about a trans character, two sources close to the studio tell Variety that Feige only intended to respond to the first part about LGBT+ characters, and he did not mean to imply that a trans character will be coming to the MCU 'very soon'," according to Variety.
Our original report follows.
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has confirmed that the MCU will be getting its first transgender character "very soon."
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Demo Leaks Spoilers For Full Game
A demo for Final Fantasy 7 Remake has reportedly leaked onto the internet, which has not only revealed the existence of a demo, but also contains files pointing to many elements of the final game.
PSA: none of the leaked spoilers for Final Fantasy 7 Remake are in this story.
The files point to a variety of bosses, redesigned characters, story beats, and areas that will seemingly be present in the final version of Final Fantasy 7 Remake. The full soundtrack has also been ripped from the files. As such, for those looking to experience the game unspoilt, it makes sense to avoid all Reddit, Twitter, and other social media threads regarding this leak. Be vigilant out there.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Demo Leaks Spoilers For Full Game
A demo for Final Fantasy 7 Remake has reportedly leaked onto the internet, which has not only revealed the existence of a demo, but also contains files pointing to many elements of the final game.
PSA: none of the leaked spoilers for Final Fantasy 7 Remake are in this story.
The files point to a variety of bosses, redesigned characters, story beats, and areas that will seemingly be present in the final version of Final Fantasy 7 Remake. The full soundtrack has also been ripped from the files. As such, for those looking to experience the game unspoilt, it makes sense to avoid all Reddit, Twitter, and other social media threads regarding this leak. Be vigilant out there.