Smash Bros. Tournament Bans Ice Climbers’ ‘Wobbling’ Technique
Get On My Level, a Canadian fighting game championship, is banning Ice Climbers’ infamous “Wobbling” technique in this year’s tournament.
Announced by GOML, the decision came following player feedback, and fans on Twitter and Reddit are largely pleased by the news - though some fans are less than thrilled by the news. This rule applies only to Smash Bros. Melee matches, as Wobbling is impossible in all other versions of Smash. The tournament, which takes place in Toronto, Ontario from May 17-19, 2019, will also feature Tekken, Dragon Ball FighterZ and Street Fighter V.
Umbrella Academy Explained: What Is the New Netflix Superhero Series?
There's certainly no shortage of new TV shows based on comic books in 2019. But there's one series that seems to be on everyone's radar this year - Umbrella Academy. Based on the comic books from Gerard Way and artist Gabriel Bá, this new Netflix series puts a darker, quirkier spin on the X-Men formula.
If you're not sure why everyone is looking forward to the show's debut, it's time to brush up on all things Umbrella Academy. Here's everything you need to know about the premise, characters, and setting of this oddball superhero saga.
Umbrella Academy Explained: The Basics
The Umbrella Academy begins when 43 superhuman infants are suddenly born to mothers who had shown no signs of pregnancy beforehand. A wealthy inventor and philanthropist named Sir Reginald Hargreeves adopts seven of these children and raises them to be superheroes at the titular Umbrella Academy. Unfortunately, with Hargreeves being a ruthless taskmaster who cares only about results, these seven children grow up to be dysfunctional, psychologically damaged heroes.
Every IGN Zelda Review – Vote For Your Favorite
With this week's announcement of the Nintendo Switch remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, some of you younger gamers out there might be wondering what all the fuss is about. You see, way back in the late '80s and early '90s our Nintendo handheld systems had some great games, but they rarely compared favorably to what you could play on a TV. Link's Awakening, however, proved that you could have a full-fledged Legend of Zelda experience on the go. That's in part because the top-down Zelda formula is virtually invulnerable to the passage of time, so even though the grayscale graphics weren't quite up to par with A Link to the Past on SNES, it was close enough to get the point across.
Every IGN Zelda Review – Vote For Your Favorite
With this week's announcement of the Nintendo Switch remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, some of you younger gamers out there might be wondering what all the fuss is about. You see, way back in the late '80s and early '90s our Nintendo handheld systems had some great games, but they rarely compared favorably to what you could play on a TV. Link's Awakening, however, proved that you could have a full-fledged Legend of Zelda experience on the go. That's in part because the top-down Zelda formula is virtually invulnerable to the passage of time, so even though the grayscale graphics weren't quite up to par with A Link to the Past on SNES, it was close enough to get the point across.
Loki Streaming Series Sets Rick and Morty’s Michael Waldron as Showrunner
The Loki series coming to Disney+ has landed its showrunner: Rick and Morty’s Michael Waldron.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Waldron will write the pilot episode, executive produce, and act as the show’s creator. Tom Hiddleston, who has portrayed Loki numerous times in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will reprise his role in the series.
This Loki series is rumored to follow the Norse trickster god as he shape-shifts and pops up throughout human history, influencing historical events. This premise could help explain his ability to exist in his own series, considering events that transpired in a certain MCU film.
Loki Streaming Series Sets Rick and Morty’s Michael Waldron as Showrunner
The Loki series coming to Disney+ has landed its showrunner: Rick and Morty’s Michael Waldron.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Waldron will write the pilot episode, executive produce, and act as the show’s creator. Tom Hiddleston, who has portrayed Loki numerous times in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will reprise his role in the series.
This Loki series is rumored to follow the Norse trickster god as he shape-shifts and pops up throughout human history, influencing historical events. This premise could help explain his ability to exist in his own series, considering events that transpired in a certain MCU film.
Opinion: It’s About Time Disney Brought Back the Star Wars Expanded Universe
On the surface, there's nothing especially newsworthy about Marvel Comics' latest Star Wars project. This week Marvel announced Star Wars #108, a continuation of the original Star Wars comic that ran from 1977 to 1986. The scope of this project is small. It's just a single, standalone story aimed at tapping into nostalgia for a bygone era of the Star Wars franchise. But in truth, this lone issue is actually one of the most significant projects Marvel has announced since reacquiring the Star Wars license in 2015. It's the first sign that Lucasfilm and Disney are willing to return to the dormant "Legends" universe, and that should get fans plenty excited.
Opinion: It’s About Time Disney Brought Back the Star Wars Expanded Universe
On the surface, there's nothing especially newsworthy about Marvel Comics' latest Star Wars project. This week Marvel announced Star Wars #108, a continuation of the original Star Wars comic that ran from 1977 to 1986. The scope of this project is small. It's just a single, standalone story aimed at tapping into nostalgia for a bygone era of the Star Wars franchise. But in truth, this lone issue is actually one of the most significant projects Marvel has announced since reacquiring the Star Wars license in 2015. It's the first sign that Lucasfilm and Disney are willing to return to the dormant "Legends" universe, and that should get fans plenty excited.
DC Reveals 3 New Toy Lines Featuring a Whole Lot of Batman
DC Collectibles has revealed three new toy lines, featuring Batman, Luchadores, and more.
Ahead of this year’s American International Toy Fair in New York, DC Collectibles has announced its 2019 lineup, which will be present at the Jacob Javits Center on February 16-19.
The lineup includes DC ¡Lucha Explosiva!, a “thrilling and imaginative new universe that blends the action-packed world of Lucha Libre with iconic DC characters.” Each 7” figure is a Latin American-inspired reimagining of a DC hero or villain, each coming with a unique character backstory rooted in Mexican history. The first wave of figures includes Batman, Deathstroke, Superman, Metallo II, Wonder Woman and the Cheetah.
Star Wars: Ep. 9 Finishes Filming, J.J. Abrams Posts Set Photo
Director J.J. Abrams tweeted Friday that Star Wars: Episode IX has wrapped filming, and posted a photo from the set featuring Daisy Ridley (Rey), John Boyega (Finn), and Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron).
"It feels impossible, but today wrapped photography on Episode IX. There is no adequate way to thank this truly magical crew and cast. I’m forever indebted to you all," Abrams said in his post.
Episode IX is the final installment in the Skywalker Saga, and ends the new trilogy begun by Abrams with 2015's Star Wars: The Force Awakens and continued on in 2017's Star Wars: The :Last Jedi.
