The Batman Who Laughs Is Back This Week
With dozens of comic books to choose from, let us show you which are the best coming out this week. Take a look at this list spotlighting our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.
Check out our picks, then head to the comments to let us know what you’ll be buying this week!
The Batman Who Laughs #1 - $4.99
Writer Scott Snyder | Artist Jock (DC Comics)
Nintendo Explains Why E3 Is Still Important
In the wake of Sony’s announcement that it will skip E3 for the first time in 24 years, Nintendo said it will still attend, calling the show an “outstanding opportunity” to make new announcements.
Following The Game Awards last week, I spoke to Nintendo of America president and COO Reggie Fils-Aime about exactly why E3 is still a priority for Nintendo.
“E3, those five days, is the opportunity for the world to find out what's new for video games as entertainment. And during that time, we generate more engagement than...whether it's CES or Comic-Con, or other big entertainment events,” Fils-Aime told IGN. “People tune in to find out what's new and to have first playable experiences for our industry. That's why E3 is important to Nintendo.”
The Best Arrowverse DC References: Batman, Wonder Woman and More
The Arrowverse has grown considerably over the past six years. What was once a grounded version of the DC Universe focused mainly on human vigilantes has become a multiverse full of speedsters, aliens, magicians and other metahuman oddballs. But even after all this time, there are some major DC characters who have yet to put in an appearance. Sometimes small hints are the best we can hope for... which is where this list comes in!
From Batman to Wonder Woman to Green Lantern, these are our favorite DC superhero references, cameos and hints in the Arrowverse.
Watch the video above to hear some theories on where the Arrow multiverse could be headed next!
Into the Spider-Verse Exclusive Clip Promises “You Can Wear the Mask”
You might know the classic Spider-Man story, but you haven't seen it quite like this before. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse offers a new cinematic experience for the web-slinging superhero as we see the origin story of Miles Morales -- and are introduced to quite a few other Spider-people to boot.
In IGN's exclusive clip from the upcoming animated movie, Miles Morales has an important message for the people watching his story: You, too, can wear the mask. Check out Miles' spin on his origin below:
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse marks the first time that Miles's story has been told on the big screen. While on his journey to fulfill his destiny of becoming Spider-Man, he meets many Spider-People from other dimensions: Spider-Gwen, Spider-Ham, Spider-Noir, Peni Parker and, of course, Peter B. Parker.
Daredevil’s Charlie Cox on Cancellation: ‘We Had a Lot of Stories to Tell’
Daredevil actor Charlie Cox is excited by what would have happened in a fourth season of the show had it not been canceled by Netflix.
In an interview with EW, Cox discusses how difficult the cancelation has been for him and those who worked on the show, saying "A lot of us really expected to keep going, and I certainly did. The truth is, I felt like we had a lot of stories to tell, and although I understand, I’m very saddened by that.
"These characters mean a lot to people. It’s weird to think there’s a chance I won’t be playing Matt Murdock ever again. That’s a bizarre feeling, because that character has been such a huge part of my life for the last four and a half years.”
Daredevil’s Charlie Cox on Cancellation: ‘We Had a Lot of Stories to Tell’
Daredevil actor Charlie Cox is excited by what would have happened in a fourth season of the show had it not been canceled by Netflix.
In an interview with EW, Cox discusses how difficult the cancelation has been for him and those who worked on the show, saying "A lot of us really expected to keep going, and I certainly did. The truth is, I felt like we had a lot of stories to tell, and although I understand, I’m very saddened by that.
"These characters mean a lot to people. It’s weird to think there’s a chance I won’t be playing Matt Murdock ever again. That’s a bizarre feeling, because that character has been such a huge part of my life for the last four and a half years.”
It’s Not Too Late to Preorder Mortal Kombat 11 and Lock In Shao Kahn
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Mortal Kombat 11 was officially revealed during the 2018 Game Awards with a gore-filled trailer, followed by a gameplay reveal January 17. The release date for Mortal Kombat 11 is tomorrow, April 23, 2019, which means you can still take advantage of preorder perks.
Preordering Mortal Kombat 11 gets you access to Shao Kahn, and all the different versions of Mortal Kombat 11 are available for preorder. You have just one more day to lock in Shao Kahn, so don't delay!
Mortal Kombat 11 Standard Edition
Preorder Guide to Mortal Kombat 11
If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale. For more, read our Terms of Use.
Mortal Kombat 11 was officially revealed during the 2018 Game Awards with a gore-filled trailer. The release date for Mortal Kombat 11 is April 23, 2019, so there's plenty of time for NetherRealm Studios to tease more characters, more editions, and other Mortal Kombat 11 extras and surprises.
With Mortal Kombat 11 only having just been announced, so far there are only 2 different versions available: the Mortal Kombat 11 standard edition, and the Mortal Kombat 11 premium edition.
South Korea Makes Boosting Other Players’ Game Levels Illegal
South Korea’s National Assembly recently passed an amendment that can result in players caught boosting in online games getting charged with a two-year suspended prison sentence and a fine of up to $18,000.
As reported by Inven (via Dot Esports), the law is an amendment to South Korea's Game Industry Promotion Act, which already applied these punishments to crimes related to hacking, the illegal distribution and licensing of games, and more. Boosting occurs when a highly-skilled player in games like Overwatch or League of Legends is paid to artificially boost another player’s ranking by logging onto their account and winning matches for them.
South Korea Makes Boosting Other Players’ Game Levels Illegal
South Korea’s National Assembly recently passed an amendment that can result in players caught boosting in online games getting charged with a two-year suspended prison sentence and a fine of up to $18,000.
As reported by Inven (via Dot Esports), the law is an amendment to South Korea's Game Industry Promotion Act, which already applied these punishments to crimes related to hacking, the illegal distribution and licensing of games, and more. Boosting occurs when a highly-skilled player in games like Overwatch or League of Legends is paid to artificially boost another player’s ranking by logging onto their account and winning matches for them.