Zoomed Out Mario Kart 8 Levels Show Scale of Tracks
Thanks to the work of a YouTube literally breaking the boundaries of Mario Kart 8 levels, we've reportedly gotten a better look at just how detailed the worlds of each individual track actually are.
YouTube user Shesez, who runs a video series called Boundary Break, has broken outside the standard framework of Mario Kart levels to offer a zoomed out view of particular levels, like Ribbon Road. The image reveals the highly detailed child's bedroom surrounding the toy-sized track.
Ribbon Road via Shesez
Guardians Director on the Skrulls Joining the MCU
We learned at San Diego Comic-Con that the Captain Marvel movie would not only be set in the 1990s, but it would also feature the introduction of the alien civilization the Skrulls in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As it turns out, Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn was the first one to inform fans last year that Marvel Studios could use some of the Skrulls in their movies as part of a character-sharing arrangement with 20th Century Fox.
I chatted with Gunn yesterday at a press event for the upcoming home entertainment release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, during which time I asked him what he thought about the Skrulls finally joining the MCU.
Iris West Actress on Her ‘Sick’ Intro in Justice League
Kiersey Clemons, who will star as Iris West in the DC Extended Universe, has shed light on her character's "sick" debut in Justice League.
In an interview with ComingSoon.net, Clemons confirmed she hasn't been involved in the Justice League reshoots and doesn't know what the current situation is with the film, but believes "whatever they're doing is necessary." As far has her character is concerned, Clemons added, "I know the parts that I did introducing Iris are f—king sick."
DC Reveals Epic New Dark Nights: Metal Covers
DC Comics has revealed three new variant covers for Dark Nights: Metal #2, in addition to the previously revealed standard cover by artist Greg Capullo. These new covers offer further clues as to the story twists and character appearances to come in this epic crossover event.
First, here's the standard cover by Greg Capullo, which appears to show the Justice League confronting invaders from the Dark Multiverse:
NVC: We Played Mario + Rabbids and Samus Returns
Weeeelcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat Episode 367! This week on our show: we share what we know about last week's new game announcements for Switch and 3DS, we explore Miranda's irrational hate (fear?) of the lovable creatures known as the Rabbids, and give our impressions of both Mario + Rabbids and Metroid: Samus Returns.
Join Brian Altano, Zach Ryan, Miranda Sanchez, and Peer Schneider to hear our thoughts on the latest Nintendo news, the games we're playing, and, of course, answers to your most burning questions in our (almost) weekly Question Block segment.
Prey Patch Fixes PS4 Performance Issues
Update 1.05 for Prey is now live, bringing with it specific fixes for PS4-related issues, as well as over 30 additional fixes for Xbox One, PS4 and PC players.
According to a reddit post from Bethesda, the patch fixes the screen-tearing and stuttering issues that PS4 and PS4 Pro players have encountered. The game's 1.04 update for PS4, which launched in May, added visual enhancements—like higher quality shadows and improved textures—for those playing on PS4 Pro.
Hearthstone Knights of the Frozen Throne Release Date Announced
Hearthstone's next expansion Knights of the Frozen Throne will be released on August 10, Blizzard announced today.
The expansion has players claim the Lich King's Frozen Throne by traveling to Northend and attacking the Icecrown Citadel.
It introduces 135 new cards to the game and nine legendary Hero Cards that, after being played, transform the game's heroes into Death Knights. A new power called Lifesteal will also be featured, which heals players for the amount of damage they've dealt.
Knights of the Frozen Throne also brings with it eight free missions which allow players to explore the Icecrown Citadel and engage in various boss battles, including a showdown with the Lich King himself.
Niko and the Sword of Light: SpongeBob Actor Talks New Series
Although Tom Kenny describes himself as a journeyman actor, he’s had considerable success doing voice work in Rocko's Modern Life, Adventure Time, The Powerpuff Girls, CatDog, Spyro the Dragon, and as his signature character, SpongeBob Squarepants. Now, Kenny has another animated series to add to his resume: Niko and the Sword of Light.
Niko and the Sword of Light recently made its official debut on Amazon two years after the pilot episode was released. It’s based on the motion comic of the same name, and follows the 10-year-old title character as he awakens in a strange post-apocalyptic world with a mission to defeat the darkness that has overtaken the land. Kenny plays Mandok, one of Niko’s closest companions.
Aladdin Live-Action Movie Casts Its Jafar
Disney's live-action Aladdin remake may have found its villain.
Variety reports Marwan Kenzari, who recently appeared in this year's The Mummy reboot, is in final talks to play the villainous Jafar. The role was previously voiced by Jonathan Freeman in the 1992 animated classic.
Marwan Kenzari in Reckless.
Kenzari can be seen next in Murder on the Orient Express, playing train conductor Pierre Michel.
Kenzari joins a cast that includes Mena Massoud as Aladdin, Naomi Scott as Jasmine, and Will Smith as Genie. Filming is set to begin this month, however no release date for the live-action remake has been set yet.
Game of Thrones: Which Houses of Westeros Are Still Standing?
We're only three episodes into Game of Thrones' seventh season, and so much has already happened that we need to step back and look at who the players are at this point in the story (and why's even left alive). The war for Westeros is underway and entire Houses are dropping likes flies.
Spoilers, obviously, continue below.
Daenerys' conquest is off to a disastrous start, Melisandre is on her way to Volantis (not to appear again in Season 7, by the way), Littlefinger may find himself undone because of something he did way back in Season 1, and the Lannisters are poisoning foes left and right. This show is no stranger to rampant murder, but as we head into the final endgame the herd's going to thin like never before.