How Marvel Perfected the Heroic Doctor Doom
It's safe to say that no Marvel character was more changed by the events of 2015's Secret Wars than Victor Von Doom. He was profoundly altered both inside and out, evolving from a bitter tyrant whose armor hid a terribly scarred face to a handsome man determined to finally use his power to make the Marvel Universe a better, safer place. He even abandoned the mantle of Doctor Doom and instead became "The Infamous Iron Man." But for all the focus on the reformed Doom in recent years, it's only with new series Marvel Two-In-One that the character seems to have found his voice.
Prior to Marvel Two-In-One, this reformed Doom was mostly seen in the pages of Invincible Iron Man and Infamous Iron Man, both written by Brian Michael Bendis. Needless to say, this is a very different Doom from the one readers are used to following. For one thing, he's unafraid to show his true face. Now that his scars are gone and he bears more than a passing resemblance to French actor Vincent Cassel, why should he be? This newer, handsomer Doom shows genuine remorse for the many misdeeds of his past. He's determined to make amends and prove himself a hero, even if absolutely no one is prepared to take him at his word. And if that requires him to usurp the mantle of Iron Man, so be it.
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God of War Nendoroid Somehow Makes Kratos Cute
The grumpiest video game character of all time is getting his own Nendoroid figure, and Good Smile Company's chibi Kratos is just as angry as his in-game counterpart - but infinitely more adorable.
Nendoroid Kratos is based on the most recent instalment in the series, with Kratos sporting his grief beard, axe, and shield.
The axe can be slung across his back or put in his chubby hands to wield against imagined tiny foes. He has a fully articulated body, complete with battle scars, and comes with a "determined expression" and a "battle expression," both of which are ridiculously cute.
Super Mario Odyssey Hits 10 Million Sales
Nintendo has released an updated list of its best-selling Switch titles, revealing that Super Mario Odyssey has now sold over 10 million copies.
The game launched in October last year and sold two million units in just three days, becoming the fastest-selling Mario title ever in the US and Europe. The latest financial report from Nintendo reveals that Super Mario Odyssey has now sold 10.41 million copies.
Nintendo Gets a New President
Current Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima will retire in June, and will be succeeded by Shuntaro Furukawa.
Furukawa is currently a board member for both Nintendo and The Pokemon Company. He will become Nintendo's sixth president in its 128 years of operation.
At 46, he's a particularly young appointment, which is apparently a purposeful decision on the part of Kimishima, who wanted a successor that could more easily connect with the company's customers.
“We will develop the company to its fullest,” Furukawa said at a news conference (per Bloomberg). “I will balance Nintendo’s traditions: originality and flexibility.”
Overlord Is Not Cloverfield 4, a ‘True’ Cloverfield Sequel Is on the Way
Despite a bunch of rumors, it turns out J.J. Abrams' supernatural World War 2 movie Overlord isn't the next film in the Cloverfield series.
According to Variety, Abrams clarified at CinemaCon that the upcoming film wouldn't continue the Cloverfield story. The film will be the first under the Bad Robot banner to carry an R rating, and follows a group of World War II soldiers facing off against Nazis wielding the supernatural.
"It's bat sh*t crazy," Abrams added.
Nintendo Labo Variety Kit Review
Constructing a miniature cardboard piano that plays a melodic range of cat meows and old man moans is a long but ultimately enjoyable undertaking. Most of the five cardboard toys in the Nintendo Labo Variety Kit result in this same feeling. The process of following Labo’s step-by-step instructions, which can descend into tedium at times, is saved by the final product: wonderfully weird playthings and the option of more creative tinkering. It’s classic Nintendo silliness with a delightfully crafty feel.
With three distinct sections that urge you to “Make,” “Play,” and “Discover,” there’s plenty to do with Nintendo’s $69 Labo Variety Kit. As the sections progress they take you deeper into the oddly innovative workings behind each cardboard toy, eventually giving you the chance to tailor them however you please in both looks and function. The Variety Kit may look like child's play, but there's a treasure trove of zany secrets and customization hidden below the surface.
A Quiet Place Sequel Already in Development
In news that will surprise nobody, a sequel to this year's unexpected smash horror hit A Quiet Place is in development at Paramount Pictures.
“We’re already working with these guys on a sequel,” studio chairman Jim Gianopulos told exhibitors at CinemaCon (via The Wrap).
In a previous interview with Fandango, A Quiet Place co-screenwriters Bryan Woods and Scott Beck said there was a lot more to explore in its world. "There are so many discarded set pieces, too, just hiding out on Word documents on our computer," Beck said. "So, yeah, there are certainly so many stories you could tell. It's just really, at the end of the day, who are the characters in this and what does this situation mean to that dynamic?"
Marvel Comics Reveals What’s Next for Thor
Jane Foster made the ultimate sacrifice in The Mighty Thor #705, and the latest issue reveals what's next for the franchise.
Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Mighty Thor #706!
In the previous chapter of the series, Jane sacrificed her life by tying the Mangog to Mjolnir and launching both him into the sun. Without a tether to her enchanted hammer, Jane reverted to her frail human form and promptly succumbed to her terminal cancer. This issue follows Jane's soul as she travels to Valhalla and attempts to take her place among the honored dead of Asgard. But even with Odin urging her on, Jane can't quite bring herself to enter the afterlife.
Avengers: Infinity War Easter Eggs, Trivia, and References Script
Avengers: Infinity War is brimming with characters, shocking moments, not to mention a shed-load of references and easter eggs. Here are all the ones we managed to spot.
Hopefully it goes without saying, but there’s going to be loads of SPOILERS too...
Right? Still here? Either watch the video above or swipe through the gallery below to check out all the references and easter eggs the Russos managed to smuggled into the movie...
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