Watchmen: How the HBO Series Completely Reinvents Hooded Justice
Warning: This article contains full spoilers for Watchmen: Season 1, Episode 6!
Watchmen's sixth episode, "This Extraordinary Being," may well be the show's most important chapter yet. This episode jumps back in time to explore the formative years of Will Reeves, grandfather to Angela Abar and easily the series' most enigmatic character. In the process, we learn Will was also Hooded Justice, the very first costumed vigilante in the Watchmen universe.
This is a twist that not only changes our perspective on the HBO series, but the original graphic novel to boot. Read on for a refresher on what little the comic told us about this costumed avenger and why this new reveal is such a game-changer for the franchise.
Watchmen: How the HBO Series Completely Reinvents Hooded Justice
Warning: This article contains full spoilers for Watchmen: Season 1, Episode 6!
Watchmen's sixth episode, "This Extraordinary Being," may well be the show's most important chapter yet. This episode jumps back in time to explore the formative years of Will Reeves, grandfather to Angela Abar and easily the series' most enigmatic character. In the process, we learn Will was also Hooded Justice, the very first costumed vigilante in the Watchmen universe.
This is a twist that not only changes our perspective on the HBO series, but the original graphic novel to boot. Read on for a refresher on what little the comic told us about this costumed avenger and why this new reveal is such a game-changer for the franchise.
New Tony Hawk Pro Skater Game Reportedly In the Works
Fans nostalgic for the bygone days of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater are clamoring over new rumors that the series could be making a comeback in some form or another. Multiple sources are reporting on some kind of return for the Pro Skater series, though it’s unclear at this point exactly what that will look like.
There are two different Pro Skater rumors making their rounds on the internet right now. The first is reports from well-known video game leakers about the existence of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater remasters. The second is a quote about a supposed new Pro Skater game in the works.
Over the weekend, video game leaker Sabi reported that there are prototypes of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 & 2 remasters currently making the rounds around Activision.
New Tony Hawk Pro Skater Game Reportedly In the Works
Fans nostalgic for the bygone days of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater are clamoring over new rumors that the series could be making a comeback in some form or another. Multiple sources are reporting on some kind of return for the Pro Skater series, though it’s unclear at this point exactly what that will look like.
There are two different Pro Skater rumors making their rounds on the internet right now. The first is reports from well-known video game leakers about the existence of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater remasters. The second is a quote about a supposed new Pro Skater game in the works.
Over the weekend, video game leaker Sabi reported that there are prototypes of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 & 2 remasters currently making the rounds around Activision.
The Pokemon Company is Searching for Sword and Shield Leakers
Lawyers representing The Pokemon Company are searching for internet users that leaked Pokemon Sword and Shield details.
In a new lawsuit originally reported on by Forbes, the company notes it is specifically looking for 4Chan and Discord users that leaked unrevealed Pokemon from the Sword and Shield strategy guide weeks before the game and the guide released.
Lawyers from Perkins Coie, a law firm headquartered in Seattle, said the leakers, "disrupted
ability to market Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield and the Strategy Guide," arguing that the leaks reduced fan interest and engagement generated by keeping key elements of the games secret.
The Pokemon Company is Searching for Sword and Shield Leakers
Lawyers representing The Pokemon Company are searching for internet users that leaked Pokemon Sword and Shield details.
In a new lawsuit originally reported on by Forbes, the company notes it is specifically looking for 4Chan and Discord users that leaked unrevealed Pokemon from the Sword and Shield strategy guide weeks before the game and the guide released.
Lawyers from Perkins Coie, a law firm headquartered in Seattle, said the leakers, "disrupted
ability to market Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield and the Strategy Guide," arguing that the leaks reduced fan interest and engagement generated by keeping key elements of the games secret.
Top 25 Best Anime Series of All Time
Once again, IGN’s readers voted in a poll to pick what the next Top 25 list we would tackle is, and this time around the best anime series won!
Picking just 25 titles was really difficult, but our team of anime experts eventually came up with this list. We took several things into consideration when choosing our 25: Did the anime leave its mark on the culture in a meaningful way? Did they influence the industry and genre? And, of course, did we just like them?
Read on (or swipe through the slideshow) for IGN’s picks for the 25 Best Anime Series, or watch our video on the top 10 above, and be sure to let us know in the comments what your favorites are!
Top 25 Best Anime Series of All Time
Once again, IGN’s readers voted in a poll to pick what the next Top 25 list we would tackle is, and this time around the best anime series won!
Picking just 25 titles was really difficult, but our team of anime experts eventually came up with this list. We took several things into consideration when choosing our 25: Did the anime leave its mark on the culture in a meaningful way? Did they influence the industry and genre? And, of course, did we just like them?
Read on (or swipe through the slideshow) for IGN’s picks for the 25 Best Anime Series, or watch our video on the top 10 above, and be sure to let us know in the comments what your favorites are!
The Best Black Friday TV Deals: Cheap 4K, OLED and 8K TVs on Sale Now
Welcome to IGN's Black Friday TV deals page, your source for all the best TV deals you can get in the UK this month.
If you're in the market for a new TV, Black Friday sales are a great place to start. Most types of TV will receive some kind of discount, and if you look in the right places you could grab yourself a real bargain. Whether you're after a brand new OLED set, or simply the most affordable 4K TV available, this is the best time of year to make a purchase.
Stadia Games Not Streaming at 4K Is Down to Developers, Says Google
Google has responded to controversy that sparked after it was found that some Stadia games don’t stream at true 4K resolution.
Since Google Stadia came out last week it’s been discovered that the new gaming platform doesn’t stream the 4K versions of Destiny 2 and Red Dead Redemption 2 that are available on other platforms.
Instead, Stadia renders Destiny 2 at 1080p and RDR2 at 1440p and then upscales them to 4K on Chromecast Ultra. This caused some people to complain, as Google vice president Phil Harrison previously said that all Stadia games will support 4K at launch - that isn’t true as two launch games are being upscaled to 4K.