Cobra Kai Is the Anti-Ready Player One
We live in a time where intellectual properties have apparently become like comic book heroes, and it is not Uncle Ben, but apparently, only Firefly that stays dead. The latest loved cultural icon to get a revival in 2018 is The Karate Kid, this time in the form of a TV show on YouTube Red – and to the surprise of absolutely everyone, it got both positive reviews and was successful enough to get a second season.
It was like the universe aligned in order to make this show exist. Our new-found obsession with 80’s nostalgia through streaming shows, Ralph Macchio’s acceptance of his iconic role and recent tour of comic conventions, William Zabka appearing as himself on How I Met Your Mother sparking hot takes on why Daniel LaRusso is actually the bully and Johnny a misunderstood hero. Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and Josh Heald created a show that feels just like watching the original 1984 movie, yet unlike anything you’ve seen before.
Solo: The Video Game Reference We REALLY Weren’t Expecting
Spoilers for Solo: A Star Wars Story follow!
Now that we can all breathe a sigh of relief in the knowledge that Solo: A Star Wars Story is an exciting addition to the galaxy far, far away, we get to move on to the best part of a new Star Wars movie’s aftermath: hunting for minutia from the lore that makes a surprise appearance. Solo definitely doesn’t skimp on those references and easter eggs, but I wanted to highlight the one that made me just about jump out of my seat when I heard it.
Don’t Expect Overwatch for Nintendo Switch
It doesn't sound likely that Overwatch will come to Nintendo Switch.
Speaking with Gamespot, Blizzard senior game producer Matthew Hawley discussed the possibilities of Overwatch heading to the hybrid system and mobile devices. "There are challenges in running on the platforms that we're not already on, otherwise we would probably already be on some of those other platforms," he said.
"We'll see where things go. Certainly, there is a huge number of people out there who have Nintendo Switch and mobile phones, but right now, the core development team is focused on supporting the live game."
Fortnite: Epic Looking at Keeping a ‘Large Squad Mode’
Fortnite's popular 50v50 mode — or something very much like it — might become a permanent fixture in the game, according to Epic.
"We’ve heard you about your love for 50v50 and we’re currently evaluating keeping a larger squad mode live at all times for those who enjoy that type of battling more!" the developer said in an update.
Fortnite's 50v50 mode is one of its most popular, catering to both casual and active playstyles, according to fans of the Limited Time Mode.
The 50v50 LTM first went live at the end of last year after it was revealed at the 2017 Game Awards.
State of Decay 2 Has Already Seen Over 1 Million Players
More than 1 million players have stepped into the zombie apocalypse with State of Decay 2.
Microsoft announced the milestone on Xbox Wire, adding that over 675 million of the undead have been killed so far. That's on top of over 6 million bags of snacks eaten, plus over 6 million firecrackers and fireworks used.
State of Decay 2 is the second major Microsoft first-party title to be added to Xbox Game Pass, following Sea of Thieves.
God of War Sales Top 5 Million in the First Month
Sony boss, John Kodera, has revealed that God of War sold over 5 million copies in its first month.
The news comes from Sony’s Investor Relations day 2018, in which Kodera announced the number of copies sold exceeded 5 million in the month following God of War's launch.
God of War has performed very well for Sony, selling 3.1 million copies worldwide in its first three days, becoming the fastest-selling PlayStation 4 exclusive for the company.
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Bond 25: Universal Wins Distribution Rights, Director and Start Date Announced
Universal Pictures has won distribution rights for the international release of James Bond 25, and Danny Boyle has been brought on board to direct.
After partnering with EON Productions and MGM Studios, Universal Pictures will be handling the international distribution for the next James Bond film, beating out Sony and Warner Bros. who were reportedly in the running for the film's international distribution rights.
The film has also found a director. After reports that Yann Demange might be taking up the reins, it was announced that Academy-Award winner Danny Boyle will be directing, with an original screenplay by Trainspotting's John Hodge. As confirmed last year. Daniel Craig will be reprising his role as 007.
IGN UK Podcast #436: Benny the Blade Runner
Early in the 21st Century, THE IGN CORPORATION advanced podcasters into the nexus phase – a podcaster virtually identical to an idiot – known as a Benny.
The Nexus 6 Bennies were inferior in strength and agility, and considerably less intelligent, to the genetic engineers who created them.
Bennies were used Off-world as slave labor, in the hazardous exploration and colonisation of other planets.
After a bloody mutiny by a Nexus 6 combat team in North London, Bennies were declared illegal on earth – under penalty of death.
Special police squads – Blade Runner Units – had orders to shoot to kill, upon detection, any trespassing Benny.
Solo: The Marvel Easter Egg You (Probably) Missed
Of course, it goes without saying that we’re talking full spoilers here!
UPDATED, June 1: Solo: A Star Wars Story co-screenwriter Jon Kasdan revealed on Twitter that Enfys Nest's band of marauders, the Cloud-Riders, are a direct nod to a different group with the same name from an old Marvel Star Wars comic that's no longer canon. Now that's a deep cut! Check out the slideshow below for more details!
Our original report from May 25th follows ...
Solo: A Star Wars Story finally reveals the origin of everyone’s favorite scoundrel in that galaxy far, far away. But the movie’s also full of references and Easter Eggs for Star Wars fans everywhere. Let’s break down all the ones we spotted.