How The Mandalorian’s Big Reveal Evokes a Classic Manga Series
Warning: This article contains full spoilers for The Mandalorian: Episode 1!
The first episode of The Mandalorian has landed on Disney+, and as promised, it ends with a major twist that could have far-reaching ramifications for the franchise. However, this twist is important for reasons other than plot. It also tells us that The Mandalorian is drawing inspiration from some unexpected sources. This series is shaping up to be the Star Wars version of the classic manga series Lone Wolf and Cub.
Read on to see how The Mandalorian evokes this seminal tale and why it's just the latest example of the Star Wars franchise paying tribute to Japanese storytellers.
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The Internet Reacts to Old Sonic vs. New Sonic Movie Design
The Sonic redesign for the upcoming live-action movie is here, and fans seem overall quite pleased. The design looks much more like the stylized, wide-eyed look that anyone who’s played a modern-day Sonic game or watched Sonic Boom would recognize. But time is a fickle mistress, so we’ve gone ahead and rounded up some hot takes from when the original design was revealed and compared them to new reactions. Let’s not forget that the original was so divisive that it inspired a slew of memes about other video game characters with teeth.
GRID Developer Says 40 Car Mode on Stadia Is ‘Not Possible with Other Hardware’
Google Stadia is set to launch later this week, with a lineup of 12 games, including Red Dead Redemption 2 and Destiny 2. There are also a handful of games that are confirmed for Stadia post-launch, including GRID, which is looking to offer players on the streaming service something unique.
Star Wars: When Does The Mandalorian Take Place?
With the debut of the Disney+ streaming service, a brand new chapter of the Star Wars saga is officially underway. The Mandalorian revolves around an enigmatic bounty hunter plying his trade in a lawless corner of the galaxy.
One of the biggest questions surrounding the new series is also the most basic - when does it take place? Read on for a detailed breakdown of when the series is set and why this time period is so pivotal to the franchise.
Here’s What Kojima Said About Mixed Death Stranding Reviews
Over the weekend, Hideo Kojima shared his thoughts on why his latest video game, Death Stranding, may be receiving mixed reviews, particularly from US games press. Kojima’s quote spread quickly online, but IGN has acquired an updated translation of why Kojima believes Death Stranding is receiving mixed responses in the US compared to Europe and Japan.
In an interview between Hideo Kojima and Italian game website TGCom24, Kojima says that the American preference for first-person shooters may have affected players’ response to Death Stranding. An original translation of Kojima’s response also suggested that Death Stranding was better than a shooter. However, IGN’s version of the quote finds that part to be inaccurate. Here is our independent translation of Kojima’s answer.
The Godfather Part II: ‘The Unexpected Sequel’ Turns 45
On December 20, 2019, The Godfather Part II celebrates the 45th anniversary of its release in 1974. It still remains one of the most lauded cinematic sequels of all time, and the first sequel to win an Academy Award for Best Picture. (It took The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King 29 years to achieve the same feat).
Back in the ’70s, sequels weren’t as ubiquitous as they are today, so for director Francis Ford Coppola to equal, and arguably best, The Godfather was, and remains to this day, a stunning achievement. To mark the anniversary, Fathom Events has scheduled screenings of The Godfather Part II in theaters across the country, including on November 12 and 13 (buy tickets here). The film is presented as part of the TCM Big Screen Classics series.
Mercy Gets a New Legendary Skin in Overwatch
Yesterday, Blizzard shared some backstory for everyone’s favorite flying doctor from Overwatch. Now, players will have an opportunity to unlock Mercy’s Dr. Ziegler legendary skin just by playing games of Overwatch.
From November 12 to December 2 Blizzard is hosting a new Mercy’s Recall Challenge. The limited-time event gives players a chance to earn eight sprays, a player, icon, and the legendary Dr. Ziegler skin that was previewed yesterday in the short story “Valkyrie.”
Earning the rewards won’t require any purchases as the rewards can all be earned by either playing matches in Overwatch or watching Twitch streams.
Every Video Game Jedi Ever
The Jedi are known as the peacekeepers of the Galaxy in the Star Wars universe and with the upcoming Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order game from Respawn entertainment, we decided to round up every Jedi in Star Wars video games that we could find – in terms of being a playable character.
While we wait for the epic conclusion of the Skywalker Saga to release – Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – check out this list and let us know your favorite Jedi character to play as in Star Wars video games.
Naughty Dog Hiring for Possible Upcoming Multiplayer Project
Naughty Dog is currently hiring for an upcoming multiplayer project, according to a job listing tweeted out by lead game designer Vinit Agarwal, via VG247.
The two job listings are for an online systems programmer and a multiplayer gameplay programmer.
The multiplayer gameplay programmer listing describes responsibilities such as collaborating with art and design teams to create new gameplay features, plus programming tasks like scripting and networking. The job description emphasizes a love for multiplayer games that are fun but competitive.