NVC: Switch’s September Success and System Update
Welcooooooome back to Nintendo Voice Chat! It's the calm before the storm: we're just a week away from Super Mario Odyssey, can you believe it?
In Episode 378, a wild Andrew Goldfarb appears to chat about his adventure trying to capture an elusive Pokemon in Texas, Nintendo's hardware sales in September 2017, and of course update 4.0.0. Andrew joins Zach "Mr. Moiré" Ryan, Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider to break down many of the new games hitting Switch and 3DS this week and Sony's interesting new foray into indie games publishing, which includes bringing Tiny Metal to Nintendo Switch.
Why Avengers Towers Isn’t in The Marvel Netflix Series
The Avengers Tower is a massive landmark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but it has not been seen in any of Marvel's Netflix shows, which all take place in New York City. According to Jeph Loeb, a co-executive producer of Marvel TV, Marvel has a reason for that.
Loeb and fellow co-executive producer Jim Chory were interviewed by Inverse recently, in which the two discussed Marvel TV's relationship with New York City. Loeb specifically addressed why the Avengers Tower, a focal point of the Marvel movies, has never shown up in any of the Netflix series.
Kurt Angle Replacing Roman Reigns at WWE TLC
There's some BIG news coming out of WWE today, just two days out from the company's annual TLC (Tables, Ladders and Chairs) PPV this Sunday, October 22nd.
Kurt Angle will be returning to action at the PPV - replacing Roman Reigns in the main event, teaming with Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose against Kane, Braun Strowman, The Miz, Sheamus, and Cesaro in a TLC Match.
That's right, not only is Kurt Angle apparently medically cleared to return to a WWE ring for the first time since 2006, but he's going to be a part of a giant, dangerous Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match.
Marvel TV Boss on Postponing the Release of The Punisher
Marvel TV boss Jeph Loeb has shed light on the decision to delay the release of its Netflix series The Punisher.
In an interview with Inverse, Loeb said the choice to postpone The Punisher was due to the recent tragic events in Las Vegas. "This was a decision that we made specifically because it was a week after a horrible, horrible incident," he explained.
Loeb then went on to emphasize that the circumstances surrounding The Punisher's delay have not resulted in the series being altered. "It hasn't changed the television series, the show is not predominantly about gun violence, and in fact it shows you the problems that occur in that world," he said.
This New Batman Story Is an Instant Classic
Sound the alarm: we just got an instant classic Batman story. A comic book that joins the ranks of Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli’s Year One, Alan Moore and Brian Bolland’s The Killing Joke, and Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale’s The Long Halloween as one of the best Batman stories ever told. “The War of Jokes and Riddles,” written by Tom King with artists Mikel Janin and Clay Mann, is timeless, gorgeous, and adds a game-changing twist to the the Dark Knight mythos.
Now I won’t spoil the best bits, but be warned that I will be going over some plot details to explain just why this story is so unbelievably good.
Art by Mikel Janin. (DC Comics)
Gears of War 4 Gets New Maps, Halloween Event
Gears of War 4 will receive two new maps on October 23, and a Halloween event on October 27.
In a post on Xbox Wire, The Coalition announced that the October Update includes the final two maps for Gears of War 4, as well as support for the incoming Xbox One X enhancements. Further details regarding the Xbox One X enhancements will be released very soon.
The two maps included in the update are Fuel Depot and Lift Apex. Fuel Depot is a returning map from Gears of War 1 and 2. The map features a larger size that provides opportunities to flank enemies, and tension for players navigating the open spaces while avoiding Longshot sniper fire.
Horizon: The Frozen Wilds Trademark Reportedly Suspended
Sony's trademark for the Horizon: Zero Dawn expansion The Frozen Wilds has reportedly been suspended because of a mobile slot machine game.
NeoGAF user Rösti discovered the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) suspension notice, which is reportedly over a month old. In the notice, USPTO states that mobile game developer Huuuge Games filed for a similar trademark before Sony.
Huuuge Games filed a trademark for its mobile slot machine game Frozen Wild.
The Gifted Features a Mutant Power Combo
The next episode of The Gifted will have huge stakes as the mutant underground makes a play to rescue Polaris and Reed during a Sentinel Services prisoner transport. The teaser for the episode shows just about every major character present for the big confrontation with lots of mutant powers and fiery explosions, but before all that, the Strucker kids take some time to practice using their powers together. We have an exclusive preview of that scene along with some commentary from The Gifted showrunner Matt Nix.
Take a look at the clip:
As you can see, siblings Lauren and Andy are able to use their abilities in conjunction to take Andy’s unwieldy, destructive power and precisely aim it with Lauren’s bubblewrap shields. Nix teased that this will prove key to giving the rescue mission a shot at success.
Limited Run Physical Games Coming to Nintendo Switch
Limited Run Games has announced it is approved to publish physical editions of Nintendo Switch games, continuing the publisher's trend of highlighting digital indie games in physical form.
Limited Run Games, a publisher that deals in limited edition physical versions of various games, made the announcement on its Twitter.
The publisher doesn't have any details about which specific games are coming, but did say its first release is coming in 2018. According to a follow up tweet, Limited Run plans to set a slow pace for Switch releases initially, with a focus on console exclusives.
On PlayStation, Limited Run Games has released nearly 100 different games, ranging from small indies to titles from larger studios, including Firewatch, Shadow Complex, and Rainbow Moon. You can see some of its past releases on its website.
Final Fantasy XV Multiplayer Expansion Delayed
Final Fantasy XV's upcoming multiplayer expansion, Comrades, has been delayed.
Square Enix announced on Twitter the expansion, previously dated for October 31, will now be released sometime in early November. According to the publisher, the delay is "due to final adjustments and to create the best possible experience."
Players will be able to create their own character and take on quests with up to three friends online in Comrades. By equipping royal sigils, players will be granted special powers from the Lucian bloodline as they strategize and form a balanced team to take on the challenges that await.