Gundam: Live-Action Screenplay Coming from Brian K. Vaughan
Brian K. Vaughan, known for writing Y: The Last Man, Ex Machina, Runaways and more, is reportedly penning the screenplay for an upcoming live-action adaptation of the Gundam franchise.
Reported by Deadline, Vaughan has signed on to write the screenplay for Legendary Entertainment, in a co-production with Sunrise, the Japanese studio behind the anime. Vaughan will also act as an executive producer.
This live-action Gundam film was announced in 2018, though details on its director, release date and more are still unknown. This year is the 40th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam, which was created by Yoshiyuki Tomino in 1979. The mech anime franchise has since grown and spawned numerous spinoffs, toy lines and more.
Critical Role Kickstarter Hits All of Its Stretch Goals
Update 4/5: Critical Role's record-breaking Kickstarter has hit all of its stretch goals on its way to becoming one of the most-funded Kickstarters ever, ensuring what was originally a single animated special will now be a 10-episode series.
The Legend of Vox Machina Kickstarter campaign hit $8.9 million as of this morning, cruising past the final, $8.8 million stretch goal. That goal added two more episodes of the series — an additional 44 minutes of animation — to allow Critical Role to animate the conclusion to its Briarwoods arc narrative.
Inside Xbox Returning This Month With Halo: MCC News
The next episode of Microsoft's monthly Inside Xbox livestream will air on March 12, with the company teasing news regarding Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
The stream will begin at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET and, in addition to Halo: The Master Chief Collection, feature updates on DayZ, One Piece: World Seeker, and Xbox Game Pass, according to Xbox Wire.
The tease of Halo news comes a day after reports resurfaced of The Master Chief Collection possibly coming to PC. According to Thurrott's Brad Sams, the collection's PC port, which remains unconfirmed, is "getting close to release."
This Chilling Game of Thrones Theory Could Change Everything in Season 8
Warning: Those who want to enter the final season of Game of Thrones with no knowledge of what's ahead should read on at their own risk. What follows is just a theory, but you never know...
This article was originally published after HBO released the Season 8 trailer, but we're repromoting it now that it seems like the show may pay off this theory in episode 3. Check out the promo for episode 3 above.
The eighth and final season of Game of Thrones promises to feature some of the most spectacular battles in the show's already impressive run. And we know that at least one of those battles will occur at Winterfell, as the combined forces of Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow battle an army of undead White Walkers.
The Reason Star Wars and Marvel Aren’t in Kingdom Hearts 3 Is Dull
Though many of Disney’s properties have appeared in Kingdom Hearts games over the years, Star Wars and Marvel were noticeably absent from Kingdom Hearts 3 - and the reason why is, frankly, kind of boring.
Kingdom Hearts 3 Ultimania, the official companion book for the most recent Kingdom Hearts game, includes a special interview with director Tetsuya Nomura. Translated by Twitter user @lunesacree via KH13, Nomura reveals why properties from Marvel and Lucasfilm weren't included in the game, and it mostly boils down to contract complications - the same reason why Mickey Mouse was barely in the first Kingdom Hearts.
Switch Deal: All Nintendo Labo Kits Are on Sale for $40
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You can find some decent Nintendo Switch game deals floating around right now, but it's rare to find big discounts on first-party Nintendo games. Right now, Amazon and Best Buy have all of the Nintendo Labo kits on sale for nearly half off at just $39.99. That's a great deal on unique games you won't find on any other platform.
Rand Miller Talks MYST and Obduction Game Development
In Episode 8 of Humans Who Make Games podcast, host and comedian, Adam Conover, talks with game legend and CEO of Cyan Inc., Rand Miller, in a bonus episode. Miller, known for MYST, Riven, and Obduction, shares details on making his spiritual successor to MYST 20 years after its release.
Listen to Humans Who Make Games Episode 8.
Miller talks about how his studio, Cyan Worlds, has always focused on creating worlds for players to immerse themselves in. MYST, which was launched in 1993 and remained the best-selling computer game of all time for a decade, was created for players to get lost in, but only with the technology that was available in the nineties.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Final Hands-On Preview: Not Just a Soulsborne
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice may have the DNA of a Soulsborne game, but if there was one thing that became clear to me after spending three hours with it, it’s that Sekiro is entirely its own beast. Sure, it’s a difficult yet rewarding action-RPG with a sprawling world full of darkness and mystery around every corner. But it’s the mechanics that set Sekiro (out March 22 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One) apart from the Souls series and Bloodborne that have me the most excited.
A lot has already been discussed with regards to the posture system that is at the core of Sekiro’s combat, but it’s worth emphasizing just how different this system makes the fights feel from anything else From Software has ever done. Basically, instead of having a traditional stamina meter, Sekiro allows you to attack, jump, and roll as much as you like. This facilitates an extremely fast and relentless pace to the action. To succeed at Sekiro’s combat, you absolutely must balance a steady stream of offense, while also being constantly at the ready to defend, because even the most basic of enemies will parry your own strikes and deliver a counter of their own to turn the tide of a battle.
HBO’s Latest Digital Series Is a Period Revenge Drama
Netflix isn't the only streaming network that's branching out into international programming these days; HBO has been utilizing its digital platforms and on-demand services to bring the best projects from its overseas divisions to viewers in the US for months now.
Following on from the success of HBO Asia's Tokyo-set Sherlock Holmes adaptation, Miss Sherlock, and the horror anthology series Folklore, IGN can exclusively reveal the next international series coming to HBO subscribers is the action-packed period drama Grisse, which is available beginning March 6 on HBO Go, HBO Now, HBO On Demand, and partners’ streaming platforms. The show premiered on HBO Asia's networks in October last year.
Judgment Gets a Western Release Date
PlayStation exclusive Judgment will be released in the west on June 25, and also comes with a host of pre-order bonuses.
The Yakuza spin-off arrived in Japan last year, but comes west with a full English dub alongside the usual Japanese V/O and English subtitles.
Physical pre-orders will include a reversible cover featuring the Japanese cover art and a studio sticker.
Digital pre-orders will go live on March 7 and those who do choose to pay up front will get early access to the full game on June 21 and a static PlayStation theme.