Call of Duty: WW2’s Microtransactions Delayed
Activision has announced a delay for the launch of Call of Duty: WWII’s microtransaction system, which has been pushed until next week.
The system allows players to purchase sums of Call of Duty: WWII’s in-game currency (COD Points), which can be exchanged for what the series calls Supply Drops (conventionally dubbed loot boxes).
As an update to an earlier announcement, the COD Points live date has been shifted to November 21. As a digital edition owner, your bonus of 1,100 CP will be awarded at that time. Thank you for your patience.
— Activision Support (@ATVIAssist) November 14, 2017
Star Wars Games That Never Were
Star Wars fans have never been lacking in games set in a galaxy far, far away, and while that’s not to say there haven’t been some disappointments along the way, some of the most potentially-interesting ones never even made it to market. Here’s a look at some of the best Star Wars games that never were.
Visceral’s Star Wars game never even got an official title, but the creative team behind it had fans in a frenzy of anticipation. Here was the studio behind Dead Space teaming up with Amy Hennig, the creative lead of the Uncharted series, to make a story-based action-adventure game set in the Star Wars universe.
Best Wireless Gaming Headset 2019: The Best Game Audio Without Wires
Once you try a wireless gaming headset, you'll never want to go wired again. The same can be said for using a wireless gaming mouse too, actually. There's not a huge penalty to cut the cord, and the gains are pretty massive as you get the same features as a wired headset without having to worry about that pesky cable getting caught on something on your desk, or (heaven forbid) having it touch either of your hands while gaming. This is simply not acceptable, so get rid of the cable for good.
Of course, there are some downsides to wireless freedom, namely the extra expense and the fact that you have to charge them regularly. These are small sacrifices though, since wireless headsets aren't that expensive compared to their wired counterparts, and you usually only need to charge them once a week depending on how much you're using them. That's a relatively modest burden in exchange for your freedom, don't you think?
Discovery Easter Eggs: Klingon Blades, First Kisses, and Rent…?
Full spoilers follow for the season to date!
Episode nine of Star Trek: Discovery, “Into the Forest I Go,” was one of the young show's most significant. There was a major face-off onboard a Klingon vessel, new technological discoveries, a central character facing down a bout of PTSD, an unprecedented – and potentially dangerous – use of the Discovery's spore drive, and some major developments in the war. This is the last episode before a month-and-a-half-long hiatus, so it also functions as a miniature season finale, complete with its own cliffhanger ending. Hidden within all these events, however, a Trekkie might have spotted the following Easter eggs, references and nods…
Justice League: Rotten Tomatoes Score Reveal Delayed
Justice League's Rotten Tomatoes score won't be revealed until opening day on Thursday.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the reason for the delayed reveal of the aggregate review score is because of Rotten Tomatoes' new Facebook show See It/Skip It.
In order to entice people to watch the show, which airs late Wednesday night, the aggregate review score for a particular film or TV series is delayed so it can be unveiled at the end of See It/Skip It. The score is then posted on the Rotten Tomatoes website the following day on Thursday.
Tarantino’s New Film Isn’t Exactly a Manson Family Movie
Quentin Tarantino's next film isn't solely focused on the Manson murders, rather the time in which they took place.
"It's not Charles Manson, it's 1969," Tarantino said about the movie (via IndieWire). The writer-director's next project, supposedly the penultimate film in his storied career, will reportedly star Leonardo DiCaprio, Samuel L. Jackson, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie. Robbie is rumored to play Sharon Tate, the actress infamously killed by the Manson Family in August 1969.
Labyrinth Comic to Reveal the Goblin King’s Origins
Jim Henson's beloved 1986 fantasy film Labyrinth is getting a comic book adaptation.
Entertainment Weekly reports Boom! Studios imprint Archaia is publishing the first comic based on the movie. The series, which is simply titled Jim Henson's Labyrinth, hails from writer Simon Spurrier and artist Daniel Bayliss and will follow Jareth the Goblin King's childhood and origins. The character was played by the late David Bowie in the 1986 film.
Jim Henson's Labyrinth main cover by Fiona Staples, image via EW.
Vive Focus Is HTC’s New Standalone VR Headset
Vive announced its new, standalone VR headset, the Vive Focus, but it looks like it's not coming West just yet.
The company's Chinese website has details on the device, described as the "most immersive VR experience" in the world. Currently there's only a link for developer's kits, and not a consumer-ready product.
The device uses the Snapdragon 835 chipset, a 10nm Samsung chip found in the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, among other phones.
It's completely wireless and comes with a small controller, something Vive says will "save the hassle of connecting to your phone or computer." Beyond processing power and its wirelessness, there isn't much else in the way of specifications on the site just yet, including a price-point.
GameStop Suspends Used Game Rental Service
GameStop's new used game rental service has been suspended.
The video game retailer provided IGN with the following statement:
We have elected to temporarily pause the roll out of the new PowerPass subscription service, based on a few program limitations we have identified. We feel this is the right thing to do for now to ensure we are able to provide our guests an exceptional service.
According to Kotaku, two GameStop employees told the outlet that the retailer has informed staff that all signs about the PowerPass program should be pulled down. Employees speculate the new rental service was suspended because the company's outdated computer system isn't capable of handling the new program.
Affleck Seeking ‘Graceful and Cool Way’ to Exit Batman Role
With Justice League opening in theaters this Friday and a possible trilogy of Batman films from director Matt Reeves on the horizon, Ben Affleck shed light on what the future holds for his role as the Dark Knight.
Speaking to USA Today, Affleck said Reeves' upcoming Batman movie is "something I'm contemplating."
The actor, who was originally on board to direct the Batman-focused DC film, went on to discuss his eventual departure from the role, saying, "You don't do it forever, so I want to find a graceful and cool way to segue out of it."