Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery Players Upset With Use of Microtransactions
The Harry Potter mobile RPG launched last week, but its gameplay mechanics and microtransactions have prompted a backlash. Some players are criticizing the developers for microtransaction tactics that younger players might be particularly susceptible to.
Central to Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery is the energy system, which is built up through performing tasks, and is used up in challenges. Energy can recharge if players wait, and waiting will also move the story along if they don't want to spend money on microtransactions to expedite the process. The problem is that waiting times are perceived to be too long, and events are seemingly rigged by design to have players spend money in-game.
Ridley Scott to Direct Comic Book Movie Queen and Country
Ridley Scott is set to direct the comic book film adaptation of Queen & Country.
Following reports earlier this year indicating Scott was in talks to helm the project, the filmmaker has confirmed to Yahoo Movies he's already working on the movie. “Oh yeah, I’m kind of already knee-deep,” Scott said. “It’s a very good piece of writing, to begin with."
Queen and Country, based on the Oni Press comic book from writer Greg Rucka, follows a British spy named Tara Chace who's an operative of "the Minders," a Special Operations Section of SIS (Mi6). She takes on dangerous missions while also dealing with bureaucracy and politics.
The Simpsons Missed a Big Opportunity in its Milestone Episode
Last night The Simpsons aired its 636th episode. That might seem like a completely arbitrary milestone, but it marks the point where the show beat Gunsmoke's record as the longest-running primetime scripted series. It's an impressive feat, to be sure. Unfortunately, it's one that also highlights The Simpsons' refusal to grow or evolve over the course of 30 years. After 636 episodes, why can't The Simpsons take more risks?
Maggie celebrates The Simpsons' latest milestone.
Dark Horse Reveals The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia
Dark Horse Comics has announced The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia, and we have your exclusive first look at this impressive new guidebook.
The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia is a 328-page book that explores the lore of Hyrule and features listings of all the creatures, potions, items and other hallmarks of the series. It's intended to be the final book in Dark Horse's "Goddess Collection" trilogy, following the Hyrule Historia and and Art & Artifacts hardcovers. The book will be sold in a regular edition for $39.99 and a deluxe edition for $79.99 that features unique packaging modeled after a gold NES cartridge.
Check out our exclusive preview of both versions below:
Stardew Valley Multiplayer Now Available in Public Beta on Steam
A beta for Stardew Valley's long-awaited multiplayer update is now available on PC, publisher Chucklefish announced today.
The beta is currently only available on Steam, but Chucklefish says GOG buyers will have access in "a few days." There's been no mention of the beta coming to other platforms.
To access the Steam beta, find Stardew Valley in your game library, right-click it and select properties, then go to the "Betas" tab in the pop-out window. Enter the beta password "jumpingjunimos" and click "Check Code," then use the drop-down menu above the code to select the beta. Steam will automatically download the update from there.
Teen Titans GO! Movie Posters Stand in the Shadow of Justice League
New Teen Titans GO! to the Movies posters feature the live-action Justice League towering over the titular superheroes.
The images include a disgruntled Robin who doesn't want to be in the shadow of Batman anymore. Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Raven are also mocking Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and Superman, while Starfire seems to be quite annoyed with the Flash. Check out the posters in the image gallery below.
The feature-length animated movie, based on the Cartoon Network show, opens in theaters on July 27 in the U.S. and August 3 in the UK. The story follows Teen Titans Robin (Scott Menville), Starfire (Hynden Walch), Raven (Tara Strong), Cyborg (Khary Payton), and Beast Boy (Greg Cipes) trying to get their big pop-culture break by seeking out a popular Hollywood director (Kristen Bell).
CD Projekt Red RPG Confirmed for E3 2018
A role-playing game from CD Projekt Red will indeed be at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo.
According to the official E3 2018 exhibitor directory, CD Projekt Red will be in attendance with an unspecified RPG for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The game in question is almost certainly Cyberpunk 2077, which we heard earlier this year will likely be at E3 2018 and is among the games rumored to appear at this year's expo.
Fortnite Season 4 Starts Tomorrow
Epic Games has confirmed Fortnite Season 4 starts tomorrow, May 1, and it looks like the comet will finally hit the map, alongside new skins.
"Brace for impact!" tweeted the official Fortnite Twitter account, confirming today is the last day of Season 3, and that Season 4 will kick off tomorrow, May 1.
Brace for impact!
Witness Season 4 tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/LVG3mO6vmK
Tessa Thompsons Hilariously Reveals Where Valkyrie Is in Avengers: Infinity War
Warning: Spoilers for Avengers: Infinity War follow. Turn back now if you haven't yet watched the film.
Avengers: Infinity War assembles nearly every MCU hero for the battle against Thanos, but there are a few notable absences, including Tessa Thompson's fierce Asgardian warrior Valkyrie. There are a few theories about her fate, but Thompson has a hilarious explanation of her own.
The actress jokingly explained on Twitter Valkyrie actually turned into a cute little goat who's being carefully watched by Bucky Barnes in Wakanda.
me in Infinity Wars. pic.twitter.com/g7fAjUcm95
Will Avengers: Infinity War Affect Agents of SHIELD?
This post contains spoilers for the events of Avengers: Infinity War and the April 27 episode of Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, titled "Option Two." For more on SHIELD and Infinity War, here's a tease at how the film's events will impact the show going forward.
The ending of Avengers: Infinity War has massive repercussions for the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, as multiple superheroes - and trillions of other souls across the universe - were wiped from existence by Thanos with a simple snap of the Infinity Gauntlet.