How Venom Reinvents the Lethal Protector (Without Spider-Man)
IGN Premiere is rolling out an exclusive week of Venom content, starting today with an inside look at how Venom is reinventing the lethal protector for the big screen. Tune in all week at 8 a.m. PT for more first-look content at the making of Venom.
Venom is one of the most iconic characters in the Marvel comics roster, but the upcoming adaptation directed by Ruben Fleisher is looking to offer a new take on the lethal protector that fans haven't seen before.
The new film serves as a Venom origin movie, but it breaks Venom's origin away from the Spider-Man story it's directly tied to in almost every iteration of the character that's come before. This time around, Venom comes to Eddie first, and it's their struggle to develop a symbiotic relationship that is at the center of the film.
New Marvel Comic Chronicles the Rise of Black Panther’s Killmonger
Killmonger, the infamous Black Panther villain portrayed by Michael B. Jordan in the 2018 film adaptation, is receiving his own Marvel Comics series that charts his rise to power.
Reported by Vulture, this five-part mini-series is simply called Killmonger and will follow the story of how a Wakandan called N’ Jadaka (later known as Erik Killmonger) was exiled to the United States, transforming from a promising young mind into a dangerous super villain. Though Killmonger has been around since the ‘70s, this will mark the first time the character helmed his own series.
Octopath Traveler’s Simplistic Level Design Makes It a Better Game
Amid all the praise for Square-Enix’s JRPG throwback, Octopath Traveler, there are still some common criticisms. Most focus on how the stories for each of the eight main characters only finally loosely overlap in an optional end-game dungeon, and are otherwise entirely separate with minimal inter-party interaction. However, others have taken up issue with Octopath Traveler’s level design. It’s easy to see why: compared to even some of the classic old-school JRPGs Octopath seems to evoke, its level design is basic. Dungeons are especially simplistic, and when judged against most modern RPGs, they're downright dull.
However, after several dozen of hours with the game, I’m not convinced this an issue. In fact, I'd argue it's one of the best decisions Octopath Traveler’s designers made when developing the game, and a key factor in its success as an instant JRPG classic.
New Line of Mini Arcade Machines are Exact 12-Inch Replicas
New Wave Toys is creating a line of mini arcade machines that are 12-inch replicas of classic arcade cabinets called RepliCades.
Starting with RepliCade X Centipede and RepliCade X Tempest, these replicas are officially licensed, fully-playable, 1/6 scale versions of the original cabinets. More are to come, including Street Fighter II: Champion Edition. Each cabinet comes with specific features to make it look and feel as similar to its larger design as possible.
RepliCade X Centipede, which is officially launching today, features a tiny trak-ball to control the game just like it was back in the 80’s, comes with super small arcade tokens, a 3.5” vertically oriented color screen and more. It does carry a hefty price tag of $160 US, so arcade fans might want to start saving up their quarters now. It is available to purchase on New Wave Toys’ website, and is coming soon to Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy.
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Meet Supergirl’s True Nemesis: Capes
Supergirl Season 3 is soaring to Blu-ray and DVD on September 18, so we're celebrating the occasion with an exclusive clip from the gag reel, which will be available as part of the home video release's special features.
In our hilarious sneak peek, we discover that Kara's weakness may not be Kryptonite after all - who needs a green rock when your costume can attack you just as easily?
Looks like the heroes of Supergirl should've taken Edna Mode's fashion advice: No capes!
When Supergirl Season 4 premieres this fall, you can expect several new characters following the exits of Mon-El and Winn last season. As announced at Comic-Con, the show will introduce TV's first transgender superhero, Dreamer (played by trans activist Nicole Maines), Agent Liberty (Sam Witwer), and Manchester Black (David Ajala).
European and US Gambling Regulators Sign Agreement to Tackle Loot Boxes in Games
The U.K. Gambling Commission announced Monday that 16 gambling regulators from Europe and the U.S. have signed an agreement to address gambling risks in games.
The global agreement includes the countries of Latvia, Czech Republic, Spain, France, Malta, Jersey, Gibralter, Portugal, Ireland, Isle of Man, U.K., Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Austria, and U.S.'s Washington State.
The agreement is described as a "Declaration of gambling regulators on their concerns related to the blurring of lines between gambling and gaming."
South Park: The Stick of Truth Coming to Switch
South Park: The Stick of Truth is headed to the Nintendo Switch and will be released next Tuesday, September 25.
Originally released in 2014 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC, South Park: The Stick of Truth was written and directed by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, developed by Obsidian Entertainment, and published by Ubisoft.
Earlier this year, it became available for the first time as a standalone purchase for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, as previously it had only been available on the new consoles as a bonus for those who pre-ordered The Stick of Truth's sequel, South Park: The Fractured But Whole.
Nintendo Switch Online: NES Games Can Only Be Played Offline for Up to Seven Days
Nintendo Switch Online, the paid online service coming to the Nintendo Switch tomorrow, will not require an always-on internet connection to play its included NES downloadable titles, and will let users play those downloaded games offline for up to seven days.
Revealed on the official Nintendo Switch Online FAQ on the Nintendo of America website (as well as Nintendo's UK website), the complimentary NES games that come with the service aren’t tethered to an active internet connection. While users will naturally need to be online in order to download the games, they won’t have to fret about not being able to play these games while on a morning commute, or while going camping for the weekend.
Out This Week: Undertale on Nintendo Switch, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom on Blu-ray
With so many new games and movies coming out, it can be hard to keep up. Lucky for you, IGN is here to help with a weekly round-up of the biggest releases each and every week. Check out the latest releases for this week, and be sure to come back next Monday for a new update.
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