Volume Dev Surprise Launches New Game Subsurface Circular
Thomas Was Alone and Volume developer Bithell Games revealed, and surprise-launched, its latest project, Subsurface Circular.
The game is a classic text-based adventure with a graphical twist that can be completed in one sitting. Players assume the role of a detective tasked with investigating a series of disappearances, with the story set in futuristic environments occupied entirely by robots.
Subsurface Circular gameplay.
Players interact with characters via dialogue trees, collect words and phrases to solve dialogue puzzles and, hopefully, uncover the truth.
Mystik U Comic Sends Zatanna to DC’s Hogwarts
DC Comics has revealed Mystik U, a new limited series that should appeal to fans of franchises like Harry Potter or The Magicians. This new book will put Zatanna back in the spotlight as it explores her college years at a magical school cut from the same cloth as Hogwarts and Brakebills.
Mystik U will focus on the young Zatanna and four other magician peers - Felix Faust's son, Sebastian, The Enchantress, magical prodigy Sargon the Sorcerer and new character Pia Morales. The series will follow their growth in the magical arts while also exploring the mystery of which of these five spellcasters will fall to darkness and betray the others.
Mystik U is written by Alisa Kwitney (Destiny) and drawn by Mike Norton (Revival). The series will be published in a format similar to last year's Deadman: Dark Mansion of Forbidden Love, with three prestige format issues being released bimonthly beginning in November.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Standalone Film Reportedly in the Works
A standalone Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars film is reportedly in the works, and a possible director is supposedly in early talks for the project.
Sources have told The Hollywood Reporter that an Obi-Wan film project currently has no script or stars attached to it, but Billy Elliot director Stephen Daldry is reportedly in early talks to helm the film. If he signed on, according to THR, he would oversee the development and scripting of the film. THR's report mentions that Lucasfilm is continuing to reportedly look into developing Yoda and Boba Fett films, among other spinoff Star Wars entries. The talks for Daldry's involvement are at very early stages according to THR.
Top 10 Powerful Pokemon to Look for at the Pokemon World Championships
There are a lot of Pokemon to choose from, even when using the official tournament format, but not all are created equal. We sought out popular Pokemon used by competitors at official tournaments throughout the 2017 season to compile this list of Pokemon we'll be looking out for at the Pokemon World Championships.
A few of these aren't technically in the top ten, like Alolan Ninetales, but they have been used by finalists often enough we thought they deserved a thorough explanation. See all 10 in the slideshow below.
The berries listed all restore 50 percent of a Pokemon's max HP when it dips below 25 percent health; for more in-depth explanation on the rest of the items, check out the Pokemon Sun and Moon Wiki Held Battle Items page.
Best PC Controller 2019: The Best Game Pads for PC Gaming
Even though PC gamers (correctly) worship at the altar of the gaming mouse and gaming keyboard, for certain driving, flying, and 3rd-person games, some experiences are better played with a controller. And of course, controllers are also almost always better for Comfy Couch Gaming when your gaming PC is plugged into your gaming TV.
What's more, unlike on consoles, PC controllers don't have to conform to a particular style or design, so choosing the right controller depends on what you're using it for. Some are loaded with customizable buttons, while others stick to a simpler design, and like any PC accessory, there are a lot of options to choose from. If you’re on the lookout for a new PC gaming controller, here are five solid choices to get you started.
Xbox One X Preorder Info to Be Revealed at Gamescom
Xbox One X preorder information will be revealed during Microsoft's Gamescom press conference, Microsoft has confirmed.
An email sent out from the Microsoft store revealed for the first time that preorder details will indeed be revealed during the company's Gamescom briefing on Sunday, August 20 at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET.
Microsoft Store Xbox One X ad
Shazam! Is the Next DC Movie to Shoot
The long-in-development Shazam! movie is the next DCEU film to shoot.
In an interview with Film Riot (via Heroic Hollywood), director David F. Sandberg confirmed the script for the movie is complete, indicating it won't be too long now until production starts. According to earlier reports, filming should begin sometime early next year for a potential 2019 release.
Splatoon 2 Bundle Headed to US, Next Splatfest Announced
North American customers will finally be able to get the ridiculously fresh pink and green Splatoon 2-themed Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons in a Walmart-exclusive console bundle next month.
The bundle, which launches on September 8 for $380 USD, includes a Nintendo Switch console, complete with neon pink and neon green Joy-Cons, as well as a download code for Splatoon 2 and a carrying case.
Splatoon 2 Nintendo Switch Bundle
Additionally, Nintendo has announced that the next Splatfest will be all about which superhero power fans would want to have: flying or invisibility. The Splatfest will run from September 1-2. The prior Splatfest, in which Team Mayo beat Team Ketchup, featured white and red ink respectively, leading us to wonder how one might make an event that features invisible ink.
New Overwatch Map and Animated Short Coming Next Week
Blizzard is going to Gamescom next week, and will be bringing a new Overwatch map and animated short with it.
There are no concrete details on what we'll be seeing, but we know that the new map will be revealed in a preview video being shown on Monday, August 21, while the new short will arrive two days later during a livestreamed Blizzard Reveal Ceremony on Wednesday, August 23.
This will be the first new animated short (a specific term Blizzard uses for its CG, character-centric mini-movies) since last year's Sombra introduction, Infiltration. Recently director Jeff Kaplan indicated that the shorts will be returning for a 'second season', so this is hopefully just the beginning.
It Tracking to Have Biggest King Movie Opening Ever
The upcoming big screen adaptation of Stephen King's It is expected to gross over $50 million USD during its first weekend at the domestic box office, according to initial tracking data.
As Variety reports, a $50 million weekend would make It the best opening ever for a movie based on King's work, as well as the biggest September debut of all time. The month's current record holder is Hotel Transylvania 2 at $48 million.
Variety notes sources "close to the studio" believe the $50 million figure is too high—especially considering the film's R rating—and "an opening in the $40 million-range is more likely." Even then, It would nearly double 1408's current opening record for a King movie, which stands at $20.6 million, according to Box Office Mojo.