Beyond Episode 543: Will Days Gone Beat Zombie Fatigue?
Beyond! Join Jonathon Dornbush, Alanah Pearce, Brian Altano, and Tina Amini on this week's episode of Beyond as they break down all of the recent Days Gone news and gameplay to discuss whether Bend Studio's latest game could offer a unique spin on zombie-focused stories. (Yes, we know they're freakers, not zombies.)
In addition to introducing IGN's newest show Bike Chat, the crew also breaks down the recent announcement of Sony's E3 2018 Showcase lineup, what we're most excited to see, and whether we've seen all of the major first-party PlayStation titles for this generation. The episode also runs through Rage 2, Square Enix's E3 livestream, and Superhot JP, as the team tries to cover all the biggest news of the last week. (Spoilers — there's been a lot of news.)
Why Deadpool’s Comedic Comic Had to End With Tragedy
With the release of The Despicable Deadpool #300, writer Gerry Duggan ended a long run on one of Marvel's most popular ongoing comics. In fact, Duggan has now written more issues of Deadpool than any other writer. It's not hard to understand why. Duggan clearly understands as well as anyone that you can't build a good, lasting Deadpool saga without emphasizing the tragedy of Wade Wilson as much as the comedy.
Warning: spoilers for The Despicable Deadpool #300 ahead!
The Despicable Deadpool #300 variant cover by Tony Moore. (Marvel Comics)
Why Deadpool’s Comedic Comic Had to End With Tragedy
With the release of The Despicable Deadpool #300, writer Gerry Duggan ended a long run on one of Marvel's most popular ongoing comics. In fact, Duggan has now written more issues of Deadpool than any other writer. It's not hard to understand why. Duggan clearly understands as well as anyone that you can't build a good, lasting Deadpool saga without emphasizing the tragedy of Wade Wilson as much as the comedy.
Warning: spoilers for The Despicable Deadpool #300 ahead!
The Despicable Deadpool #300 variant cover by Tony Moore. (Marvel Comics)
Simon Pegg Says He Is Not Writing the Next Star Trek Movie
Simon Pegg is not writing the script for the next Star Trek movie.
In an interview with ComingSoon, Pegg revealed he is working on a different project at Bad Robot with fellow Star Trek Beyond writer Doug Jung.
"You know what, I’m not developing the next Star Trek at all," Pegg said. "I think that’s a bit of confusion because I’m working on something with Doug at Bad Robot but it’s not the next Trek."
Pegg then confirmed the Star Trek 4 screenplay is actually being penned by J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay. He also touched on what fans can expect from Quentin Tarantino's potential R-rated Trek movie, saying it won't be "Pulp Fiction in space."
Simon Pegg Says He Is Not Writing the Next Star Trek Movie
Simon Pegg is not writing the script for the next Star Trek movie.
In an interview with ComingSoon, Pegg revealed he is working on a different project at Bad Robot with fellow Star Trek Beyond writer Doug Jung.
"You know what, I’m not developing the next Star Trek at all," Pegg said. "I think that’s a bit of confusion because I’m working on something with Doug at Bad Robot but it’s not the next Trek."
Pegg then confirmed the Star Trek 4 screenplay is actually being penned by J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay. He also touched on what fans can expect from Quentin Tarantino's potential R-rated Trek movie, saying it won't be "Pulp Fiction in space."
The Hearthstone Team on Nerfing Paladin and Warlock
Blizzard’s Team 5 has just announced the details of a sweeping set of nerfs coming soon to Hearthstone. Let’s quickly run through each change and what decks are affected.
The Paladin spell Call to Arms will now cost 5 mana instead of 4. It’s arguably the most powerful card in both Murloc Paladin and Even Paladin (which in turn is the most powerful deck overall at the moment), so this change will mean Call to Arms will be weaker in the former, and can’t be played at all in the latter.
The Warlock minion Possessed Lackey will now cost 6 mana instead of 5. Both Cube Warlock and Control Warlock use Possessed Lackey to pull big minions – Voidlords or Doomguards – onto the board for free, which they then bring back using cards like Carnivorous Cube and Bloodreaver Gul’dan. It’s often played then hit with Dark Pact on the same turn, meaning the opponent isn’t given a chance to silence it or transform it. Speaking of Dark Pact…
Birds of Prey Movie Explained: What Is DC’s Suicide Squad Spin-Off?
The DC Extended Universe is expanding in a number of new directions in the years ahead, including a Birds of Prey movie that will prominently feature Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn. The current plan is for this film to precede Suicide Squad 2, and while this all-female team of heroes didn't fare so well in their previous live-action incarnation, the hope is that DC can do better the second time around.
To help get you primed for this upcoming DCEU release, here's everything you need to know about the Birds of Prey, their roster and the team's connection to Harley Quinn.
Birds of Prey Movie Explained: What Is DC’s Suicide Squad Spin-Off?
DC's cinematic universe is expanding in a number of new directions in the years ahead, including a Birds of Prey movie that will prominently feature Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn, plus Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Huntress, Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Black Canary, Ella Jay Basco as Cassandra Cain, Rosie Perez as Renee Montoya. Plus, Ewan McGregor stars as the villain Black Mask. The film will precede James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, and while this all-female team of heroes didn't fare so well in their previous live-action incarnation, the hope is that DC can do better the second time around. The film's brand new trailer certainly looks promising.
Netflix 10-Part Michael Jordan Documentary Announced
Michael Jordan is getting his own Netflix documentary series.
Entertainment Weekly reports the streaming service has teamed up with ESPN Films to bring The Last Dance, a 10-part documentary focusing on Michael Jordan's illustrious NBA career.
Michael Jordan with the Chicago Bulls.
Directed by Jason Hehir (Andre the Giant), The Last Dance will explore the rise of Jordan, his incredible run with the 1990s Chicago Bulls which resulted in six NBA titles, and how he helped boost the popularity of the NBA.
Netflix 10-Part Michael Jordan Documentary Announced
Michael Jordan is getting his own Netflix documentary series.
Entertainment Weekly reports the streaming service has teamed up with ESPN Films to bring The Last Dance, a 10-part documentary focusing on Michael Jordan's illustrious NBA career.
Michael Jordan with the Chicago Bulls.
Directed by Jason Hehir (Andre the Giant), The Last Dance will explore the rise of Jordan, his incredible run with the 1990s Chicago Bulls which resulted in six NBA titles, and how he helped boost the popularity of the NBA.