New Lara Croft Aims to be ‘More Relatable’ Than Angelina Jolie’s
For Tomb Raider screenwriter Geneva Robertson-Dworet, one of the big challenges in bringing iconic video game heroine Lara Croft back to the big screen was crafting a character who was "more relatable" and less worldly than her predecessor Angelina Jolie's "badass" incarnation.
"We all loved, of course, the Angelina Jolie movies, but we felt like that character felt so badass, and she’s so good at what she does, she knows already, she’s an archaeologist," Robertson-Dworet told me during a recent phone interview.
"She knows who she is already, as a person and professionally, and we really wanted to start out with a sort of more relatable, somewhat younger place, where Lara is figuring out who she is over the course of this story, and what she’s made of."
9 Characters We’d Love to See in Smash Bros. Switch
When a new Super Smash Bros. game was announced 13 years ago, there was plenty of grounded and realistic talk about which characters from Nintendo’s games might be starring in the sequel to Super Smash Bros. Melee. And then, Solid Snake was announced. And then Sonic the Hedgehog. Fast forward to the release of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS and it’s post-game DLC, and suddenly we had six third-party characters starring in Nintendo’s biggest fighting game.
EVO Notifies the FBI After Mass Shooting Threat
EVO tournament director Joey Cuellar has notified the FBI and Twitch about a mass shooting threat made by a Twitch user.
After Street Fighter pro Chris Tatarian tweeted about the surprising lack of security at these fighting game tournaments, Twitter user Dankadillas replied with a screenshot of a Twitch user making the alleged threat.
Cuellar later tweeted that EVO organizers are taking the threat very seriously. "We are aware of the threat that was made against Evo 2018, and have contacted the FBI and Twitch regarding this matter," Cuellar tweeted. "We take this very seriously, and they will be punished to the full extent of the law."
Kerbal Space Program: Making History Will Probably Be Elon Musk’s New Favorite Game
The first mission I tried to build in Kerbal Space Program’s upcoming Making History expansion resulted in spectacular failure. Somewhere along the way I forgot to link the success condition to the rest of the mission, so even though I’d rescued the stranded Kerbal I’d stuck on the Mun (i.e. Kerbal’s Moon) the game’s logic didn’t realize I’d finished and I was stuck in orbit wondering what I forgot for a solid 20 minutes or more. I guess that’s just the life of a budding rocket scientist-turned mission architect.
Kerbal Space Program’s first and only DLC Expansion, Making History, is out this week for $15 and aims to bring some impressive new updates to the insanely popular years-old PC game. For those unaware, KSP is an extremely realistic (other than the little Kerbal alien guys) rocket simulation experience in which you take control of a budding space program. You’ll need to understand actual rocket science, physics, and orbital dynamics to play it well. The core Kerbal is awash with tons of missions and scenarios to play out, as well as an extremely active modding community, that keeps it from ever getting too old.
Marvel Is Going to Explain Hulk’s Resurrection This Week
With dozens of comic books to choose from, let us show you which are the best coming out this week. Take a look at this list spotlighting our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.
Once you check out our picks, head to the comments to let us know what you’ll be buying this week!
Writers Mark Waid, Al Ewing, Jim Zub | Artists Joe Bennett, Paco Medina | Cover Mark Brooks (Marvel Comics)
Karl Urban ‘Pretty Confident’ Star Trek 4 Will Happen
Star Trek 4 might still be in the cards, according to Karl Urban.
In an interview with JoBlo, Urban was asked whether he'll reprise his role as Doc McCoy in another feature-length Star Trek movie ever again. Urban answered by saying he is "pretty confident" production on the fourth entry will begin quite soon.
"It’s really a question for Paramount (laughs)," Urban said, when asked about the status of Star Trek 4. "But, that being said, I have such a blast working on those Star Trek movies. You know, that cast, we're like family at this point. I'm pretty confident within, hopefully the next year, that we’ll be back on the set."
The Best Smart Watches
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Smartwatches may not be as ubiquitous as their phone counterparts, but there are still more than a few options that provide plenty of utility for those who want to stay more connected. Whether you're looking for something fashionable, affordable, or sporty, there's a watch model that's exactly what you've been looking for from a smartphone companion.
Dota Plus Is the New Monthly Subscription Service That Will Replace the Majors Battle Pass
The Dota team has unveiled Dota Plus, a new monthly subscription service described as an "evolution of the Battle Pass." Rather than offer services dependent on start and end dates, the official Dota 2 blog explains, Dota Plus will continually offer new features and content over time.
Some notable features of Dota 2 plus include Hero Leveling, which will let you rack up XP for each game you play with a hero to unlock hero badges, Reward Shards, and more; Hero-Specific Challenges, which function as challenge-based achievements that earn you XP; the Hero Chat Wheel, which lets you say a number of phrases in allied or all chat and unlock more with hero badges, and more. Weekly rewards, a Plus Assistant that gives you access to data-driven item, hero, and ability suggestions, post-game and real-time analytics, and other perks come packaged in with your monthly subscription.
6 MCU Villains We Wish Had Lived (and 3 We Wish Died)
Warning: Spoilers for the MCU movies, and TV shows, up through Marvel's Black Panther and Marvel's Defenders...
With Marvel's Black Panther breaking all sorts of box office records and entertainment sites (like this one!) already speculating who the villain might be in the sequel, it makes one realize just how formidable and unforgettable a foe Michael B. Jordan's Killmonger was.
Jesse Eisenberg Unsure of Lex Luthor’s DC Film Future
Lex Luthor actor Jesse Eisenberg doesn't know what the future holds for the villain in future DC movies.
In an interview with Variety, Eisenberg said he's unsure if Lex Luthor will return at any point in the DC film universe or if his last time playing the character was at the very end of Justice League. However, Eisenberg would still love to reprise his role as one of Superman's archenemies.
"I hope so," Eisenberg said when asked if Lex Luthor will be in a future Superman film. "I mean, I have no idea is the truth. I love playing the character. Probably in terms of movie acting, it's the most enjoyable character I've had the opportunity to play. So I would love to do it again. But I don’t know what their slate is."