Senate Votes to Restore Net Neutrality
The United States Senate has voted to overturn the FCC repeal of Net Neutrality with a vote of 52 for to 47 against.
Democrats secured a victory by utilizing the Congressional Review Act, which gives Congress 60 legislative days to undo a federal agency regulation and allows a repeal with a simple majority, instead of the 60 vote threshold required for most legislation.
Although this is a victory for Net Neutrality advocates, the repeal still needs to pass the House of Representatives. President Donald Trump then would need to sign the resolution to complete the process. Even if the resolution fails at either of those points, however, over 24 states are considering legislation to grant those protections, and Washington has already become the first state to turn that legislation into law.
10 Strangest Pokémon Spinoffs
The Pokémon franchise is no stranger to weird spinoffs. Case in point, the recent interesting detour of Detective Pikachu. Sure, kids love Pikachu, and Nintendo has a surprisingly long history with detective story adventure games, but combining the two seems a little… strange. A Pikachu is a babbling rat that shoots lightning from its cheeks. Do you really want to trust one of those things to find a lost child or discreetly gather photographic evidence that your spouse is stepping out on you with the milkman?
But then, the Pokémon franchise is no stranger to weird spinoffs. For every beloved offshoot like photo-safari Pokémon Snap or totally perfect side venture like Pokémon: Trading Card Game, you can find a strange, nonsensical, or just plain ill-advised side game. So don your poké-safari hat and join us on a journey into the deepest, dankest wilds of Nintendo's biggest cash co—er, Miltank.
One-Punch Man Season 2 Coming to VIZ Media
One-Punch Man Season 2 is officially heading to VIZ Media.
The company announced on Twitter it has secured the license for the second season of the hit series. This covers digital streaming, TV broadcast, EST, home media and merchandising rights in North America, Latin America and Oceania.
More details about the new season will be shared at a later time. VIZ Media will be showcasing One-Punch Man at Licensing Expo 2018, which takes place from May 22–24 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. For more details on the event, visit the official website.
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Racing Game Ride 3 Announced
Developer Milestone revealed Ride 3 is coming November 8 to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC/Steam.
Ride 3 will feature more than 230 different motorcycles and 30 tracks, including 12 brand new tracks to the series. The sequel will include GPs and Supermoto tracks, as well as Country, City, Road, and Drag races. Be sure to check out the announcement trailer below.
Players can customize bikes mechanically with more than 500 customizable parts. A Livery Editor will give players the ability to design a livery with "limitless creativity" and share it with others online.
The Ride 3 career mode will be based on volumes, to create an experience which tells the story of a specific bike category, manufacturer, or track. Ride 3 also contains improved AI, physics, and collision systems.
Bring Your Nintendo Switch to E3 to Get Exclusive Pins
If you happen to be going to E3 this year, don't forget to bring your Nintendo Switch. According to a Twitter post by Nintendo Senior PR Manager, Chad Concelmo, Nintendo will be handing out exclusive pins to anyone they see playing the console.
It's unconfirmed exactly what kind of collectible pins will be available, but we do know Nintendo will focus on Super Smash Bros. at E3 with some attention paid to Splatoon 2 and others.
Fortnite Update 4.2 Now Live, Here’s What It Does
Epic Games has released Fortnite's 4.2 update, adding a new rifle, a new health item, audio enhancements, and more.
As detailed by Epic, the latest patch introduces Epic and Legendary Burst Assault Rifles to Fortnite Battle Royale. These rifles will deal 32 and 33 damage, respectively, and use "the same damage fall-off ranges as other Assault Rifles."
Fornite Battle Royale's Burst Assault Rifle
Fans of The Expanse Rent a Plane to Fly Over Amazon Studios
Fans rented a plane to fly over Amazon Studios to help revive The Expanse.
Syfy recently canceled the series after three seasons. Since the cancellation, fans have gathered on the show’s Reddit page to come up with creative ways to convince Amazon to save The Expanse.
This included hiring an airplane with a banner reading “Save The Expanse” to fly outside the Amazon Studios headquarters in Santa Monica, California. The show's writers shared a brief video of the plane on Twitter while thanking fans for their effort.
Ocean Master Explained: Who Is the Aquaman Movie Villain?
Aquaman is the latest hero to get a solo movie in the DCEU. The new film pits Aquaman/Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) against his brother Ocean Master/Orm Marius (Patrick Wilson) in a battle for the fate of Atlantis itself. But who is Ocean Master, and why is he so determined to keep the rightful king of Atlantis from the throne?
Here's everything you need to know about this longtime Aquaman villain.
Ocean Master Explained: The Basics
While Ocean Master's backstory and even powers have changed a great deal over the years, a few things remain constant. His real name is Orm Marius. He's the half-brother of Aquaman, and he covets the throne his brother sits upon. He's been one of the most constant thorns in the side of Aquaman as the hero has tried to steer his kingdom in the right direction and promote peaceful relations with the surface world. But Orm would just as soon wage war and establish Atlantis as the dominant force on the planet, above or below.
Pennyworth TV Show: Batman Prequel Series in the Works from Gotham Boss at Epix
Gotham showrunner Bruno Heller is developing a TV series centered on Bruce Wayne's butler, Alfred Pennyworth.
Epix has given a 10-episode straight-to-series for the show, simply titled Pennyworth. It won't be a Gotham spin-off, but rather its own story focusing on Alfred's origins as a former British SAS soldier. He eventually forms a security company and goes to work with Bruce Wayne's father Thomas Wayne in 1960’s London.
Production will begin later this year, with the series slated to premiere in 2019. Heller will serve as executive producer and writer, while Danny Cannon (Gotham) will also executive produce and direct the pilot.
Casting has not yet begun as Sean Pertwee, who portrays Alfred Pennyworth on Gotham, won't be involved.