16 Big Things Coming From Marvel and DC in August
August is shaping up to be another huge month for the comic book industry. Scroll down to check out all the major new projects in the work at Marvel and DC, from Marvel's long-awaited Fantastic Four relaunch to the debut of the Legion of Doom in Justice League.
Return of the Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four #1 cover by Sara Pichelli. (Marvel Comics)
How Wrestling Has Become Entertainment for Everyone
Earlier this year, I attended my first independent wrestling show after a long love affair with the sport, and a growing interest in Australia's wrestling scene. Standing in the queue, I made idle conversation with a gentleman who soon turned to me in surprise, proclaiming, "You know a lot about wrestling, don't you?" While he didn't go so far as to add 'for a girl' to his churlish statement, the implication was as clear as his surprise.
Wrestling has long been seen as a sport 'by men, for men', an exclusive club dominated by masculine ideals and misogyny. But wrestling, like any entertainment medium, changes with the times, and recent years have seen it blossom into a unique and brilliant art form with stories and characters for everyone. It's part of the reason why I love wrestling so much.
Solo: A Star Wars Story Disappoints in Box Office Debut
Solo: A Star Wars Story fell short in its domestic and international debut at the box office, opening with an estimated USD$83.3 million.
Despite decent reception from critics, Disney and Lucasfilm's latest Star Wars effort fell short of their projected $130-150 million target for the four-day holiday weekend. Disney is now estimating $101 million with the additional Memorial Day sales. A minimal $65 million was brought in from international markets, with the UK pulling in $10.3 million and a paltry $10.1 million coming from China.
Killer7 Is Getting Remastered for Release on Steam
The cult classic Killer7 is returning after 13 years with a remaster of the original game set for release on Steam this fall.
News of the remaster came in the form of a special announcement made at Suda51 and Grasshopper Manufacture's 20th Anniversary Spectacular panel at MomoCon 2018 this weekend. Speaking with Game Informer, Grasshopper Manufacture said the game is a graphical refresh more than a remake and "the game's simple models and colors scale nicely to modern resolutions."
Players assume the role of Harman Smith, an assassin who takes on seven different personalities to take down the deadly organization known as Heaven Smile. Killer7 is often remembered for its stylistic gameplay and storytelling along with its clean art style. For more on the PC version of Killer7, check out the game's Steam page.
Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery’s Biggest Problem Isn’t Its Energy Mechanic
The question “what Hogwarts House would you be in?” is still a conversational ice-breaker among millenials, over 21 years since JK Rowling first let Harry out the cupboard under the stairs.
It’s asked at dinner parties to friends just met; on Tinder to potential suitors; and has become so trusted-a-method of ascertaining one’s character, it’s a wonder it’s not replaced Myers-Briggs. The reason is simple. The only thing that fascinates us more about the labyrinthine corridors of Hogwarts is what it’d be like to walk in them.
So when Jam City announced it was making a Harry Potter mobile RPG that would “make players feel for the first time like they’re attending Hogwarts,” the internet detonated like an erumpent horn. Finally, fans would be able to experience life at Hogwarts - actually seeking adventure in JK Rowling’s rich world, rather than passively reading about it or watching Daniel Radcliffe live it.
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Atari Co-Founder Ted Dabney Dies at Age 81
Ted Dabney, the co-founder of Atari and one of the first figures of the video game industry, has died at the age of 81.
Video game historian and close friend Leonard Herman announced through Facebook that Dabney had passed, stating "Your legacy will live on a long time!"
Eurogamer reported that late last year, Dabney was diagnosed with esophageal cancer and chose not to seek medical treatment.
Ted Dabney (left) and Nolan Bushnell (right).
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The Expanse Officially Revived by Amazon for Season 4
The Expanse is officially coming back for a new season.
THR reports Amazons Studios has closed a deal for Season 4 of the sci-fi series. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos made the announcement at a panel at the National Space Society with the cast and crew present. A premiere date for the new season has not been set yet.
The Expanse is an adaption of James S. A. Corey's book series. Bezos is said to be a big fan of the novels and wasn't all too happy when Syfy got the TV show. Reports of Amazon potentially picking up the series first surfaced earlier this month.