IT Chapter Two Confirmed for Comic-Con 2019
Pennywise is prepared to haunt San Diego Comic-Con 2019 this year with IT Chapter Two slated to have a presence this year, but not in WB's familiar Hall H setting.
Director Andy Muschetti confirmed on his Instagram that the highly anticipated IT sequel will be present at SDCC, but it will be showcased at WB's "ScareDiego" event adjacent to SDCC. WB will be specifically focusing on its horror slate during the yearly convention, foregoing any sort of Hall H panel presence as has been a staple in years past.
As a result, WB will not be spotlighting its upcoming superhero slate as it has in previous years, with the studio's Hall H panel having showings of Wonder Woman 1984 and Shazam in 2018.
How Marvel’s First Gay Movie Superhero Can Be a Success
Although Marvel Studios has proven to be the most successful movie franchise of all time, they still have room to grow, especially when it comes to LGBTQ+ representation. Queer characters have appeared before in Marvel Cinematic Universe TV shows like Runaways and Jessica Jones, but it wasn’t until the release of Avengers: Endgame that they were actually acknowledged in Marvel’s movies when a mourner recounted his same-sex date.
Even then, the brief inclusion of one gay character didn’t make up for all the times that Marvel didn’t seize the opportunity to express the queerness of other LGBTQ+ characters on the big screen. Loki, Valkyrie, Ayo and even Korg have all enjoyed queer relationships in the comics, but you wouldn’t know that from watching any of Marvel’s movies. While Loki and Korg haven’t expressed a sexuality of any kind in the movies, both Valkyrie and Ayo were denied the chance to do so when scenes portraying them as queer were cut from Thor: Ragnarok and Black Panther before final release.
What We Want From Halo Infinite at E3
The lead up to Master Chief’s journey in Halo 5 Guardians was as neat as it was confusing. My questions about the goofy cloak over Master Chief’s armor were quickly eclipsed by the excitement brought by the menace that waited for him in the sand in Halo 5’s reveal trailer. From there, things got creative. We learned about Locke’s hunt for the Chief and his collaboration with the Arbiter at E3 2014. There was even an incredible audio series recounting the Chief’s journey from the respective of a reporter and a rebel leader. Regardless of how Halo 5 turned out, the lead up to it was a fun way to get to know the Chief better. E3 is approaching, and with Microsoft talking so much about it being one of its biggest shows ever, I have high expectations for information on Halo Infinite.
Sony Will Never Walk Away From Narrative-Based Games
President and CEO of Sony’s PlayStation division Jim Ryan has gone on record about the company’s success with narrative-driven, story-based games, saying "it's certainly not a genre of gaming we'll ever walk away from. "
In an interview with CNET, Ryan was asked about the future of live-service games like Anthem and Fallout 76, and if they are the future of interactive entertainment when compared to the narrative-driven games Sony has been focusing on for some time, which includes God of War, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Spider-Man and more.
E3’s Most Unforgettable Celebrity Appearances
E3 is known for many things. From revealing the coolest games from the biggest devs to the massively overproduced show floor booths, it’s all in service of getting or keeping that hype train moving. And what would a trade show be without paid celebrity appearances?
There have been too many to count over the past two decades, from the cinge-inducing-ly bad to the actually-not-so-terrible, so here are our picks for the most unforgettable celebrity cameos at E3 over the years.
What's Left of The Beatles (and Some Guests)
Let’s start with an E3 moment that somehow manages to be one of the coolest and weirdest celebrity moments in E3 history.
The Best Tech Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
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Father's Day falls on the 16th of June this year. If you're struggling to think of what to get him, don't panic, because I’ve hand-picked some of the best Tech gift ideas from across the internet. These are sure to please every kind of dad. Don’t forget to take advantage of the Father's Day discounts on some of these gifts, too.
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Rick Grimes Shocking Twist Rocks The Walking Dead
The long-running Walking Dead comic has just been hit with one of its most significant plot twists ever.
After you're done reading this recap, don't forget to check out our review of The Walking Dead #192 and our analysis on why this Walking Dead tragedy is actually a sign of hope.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for The Walking Dead #192!
Todd Howard Reflects on Crunch at Bethesda and Across Industry
According to numerous reports, crunch (the practice of overworking employees to reach project deadlines, often to the detriment of an employee’s health) is a massively pervasive issue in the video game industry. Accusations allege that studios like Mortal Kombat’s NetherRealm, Fortnite’s Epic Games, and Grand Theft Auto’s Rockstar (among many others) all practice at least some amount of crunch, leading to increased calls for unionization across the industry. It’s become an issue that even the biggest of executives are forced to acknowledge, and on this month’s episode of IGN Unfiltered, Bethesda director Todd Howard shared his thoughts on the relationship between crunch and the studio that’s brought us The Elder Scrolls and modern Fallout.
Everything We Learned In the Pokemon Sword and Shield Direct
Nintendo, Game Freak, and The Pokémon Company held a Pokémon Direct for Pokémon Sword and Shield and a ton of new information was revealed, including the release date of November 15, Dynamax and Raid battles, the new Legendary Pokémon, and so much more.
We've gathered everything new discussed in one place for all to see and look over until we can all jump into the Galar region in Pokémon Sword and Shield this November.
Dynamax
A new phenomenon in certain parts of the Galar region (including all gyms), Dynamax makes Pokémon giant in size and gives them incredible strength. All moves that Pokémon know will be turned into "powerful maximums," (with some changing entirely, not unlike Z-moves).
Why It’s Important Magic: The Gathering Finally Got a Show
With the big news that Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo will be executive producing an animated Magic: The Gathering series on Netflix, IGN’s resident MTG players sat down for a group discussion on why it’s such a big deal.
We hash out the significance of Magic getting a show, what we expect the Russo brothers to bring to the series, our thoughts on the creative direction, and what the show needs to do to please longtime MTG players. Hear our thoughts and be sure to weigh in with your take in the comments.