League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Finale Coming in 2018
Top Shelf Productions announced at SDCC today that writer Alan Moore and artist Kevin O'Neill are reuniting for a sixth League of Extraordinary Gentlemen mini-series. Dubbed League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Tempest, this six-issue series will wrap up their sprawling literary crossover once and for all.
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Tempest teaser art by Kevin O'Neill. (Top Shelf)
Tomb Raider Studio Celebrates Anniversary With Bundle
Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special game bundle.
According to Square Enix, the bundle is available from now until July 31 through Game Changer Charity, which supplies technology, video games, and toys to children suffering from life-threatening illnesses in hospitals around the world.
Those who donate $25 will receive the bundle, which includes PC codes for new and classic Crystal Dynamics games like Tomb Raider (2013), Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain and more.
Code Vein: 8 New Screenshots Revealed
Ahead of its release next year, Bandai Namco has revealed eight new screenshots from its upcoming action RPG Code Vein.
Check out the slideshow below to see two bosses, as well as characters Mia Karnstein and Yakumo Shinonome.
Described as "a wandering female Revenant," Mia Karnstein travels with her only remaining family member, her younger brother, who she looks after and protects. Mia uses a bayonet-like weapon to attack her foes from a distance. Meanwhile, Yakumo Shinonome, a "Revenant and former mercenary," is a loyal man who cares for others and keeps a cool disposition in the heat of battle.
The team behind God Eater is developing the previously announced title, which aims to be a "dramatic exploration hard action RPG."
Shadowhunters SDCC Trailer Shows Upcoming Battles
'Sup, Mundanes!
Directly from the hallowed halls of San Diego Comic-Con comes this sweet new Shadowhunters: Season 2 sizzle reel that gives us a harrowing look at what the last three episodes of this year's run holds for us. You've been warned.
Check out all the happenings here as it looks like there's a huge tragedy coming Clary's way along with a big violent showdown between Jace and Sebastian and some Magnus-styled magic bolts hurled at a giant winged demon! Check it out.
Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association (TCA). Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Free DLC Level Out Now
The previously unreleased Stormy Ascent level from the first Crash game is now available as free DLC for the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy.
According to PlayStation Blog, the extra level will be free via the PlayStation Store through August 19. Watch four minutes of gameplay of the level below:
The Kingsman 2 Footage We Saw Was Absolutely Crazy
20th Century Fox screened the first (roughly) thirty minutes from Kingsman: The Golden Circle for the press in advance of their Thursday presentation at San Diego Comic-Con, and it was as crazy fun as you might hope and expect.
Be advised that Fox has asked the press to not spoil the footage (although it must be noted that the first trailer already gave away some of the most shocking events as well as the return of a few characters believed dead by the end of the original movie).
The movie, once again directed by Matthew Vaughn, jumps into the action right from the get-go. As Eggsy exits the KIngsman tailor shop on Saville Row, he is confronted by a figure from his past: Charlie Hesketh, the Kingsman reject-turned-bad guy who Eggsy believed had been killed at the end of the first movie. As seen in the first trailer, Charlie is actually alive, but he's been transformed. He has a rougher look now, as well as a Winter Soldier/Inspector Gadget-like mechanical arm.
Voltron Legendary Defender Season 3 is Only 7 Episodes But…
It was revealed today at Comic-Con, during the Voltron Legendary Defender panel, that the new season, which arrives on Netflix August 4th (yay!), will only be 7 episodes.
But fear not! - the shorter season is purposeful. EP Joaquim Dos Santos assuaged everyone's worries by stating that the next drop of Voltron episodes, after Season 3, will arrive in October. So just a few months away!
Co-executive producer Lauren Montgomery stated that "the idea is to get you guys more Voltron more often, so we don’t have to wait so long between each drop."
"It will carry you through the dark times," Dos Santos added.
A peek at Lotor from Voltron Legendary Defender.
Shazam Reportedly Next DC Movie to Go Before Cameras
The long-in-development Shazam! movie will reportedly begin filming as soon as January or February 2018 with Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation director David F. Sandberg at the helm.
The Hollywood Reporter adds that New Line Cinema, a sister division of Warner Bros., hopes to release the DC Comics film adaptation in 2019.
Aquaman and Annabelle: Creation producer Peter Safran is also said to be in negotiations to join Shazam as a producer.
"It is unclear whether Dwayne Johnson, who has long been attached to play Shazam! villain Black Adam, will be involved with Shazam! but he is attached as star and producer of the Black Adam spinoff that is being developed concurrently to Shazam!," adds THR.
7 Beautiful Photos of the SNES Classic Mini
At San Diego Comic-Con 2017, we finally got a chance to go hands-on with the SNES Classic Edition...literally.
We've been all on-board for the idea of the 21-game box since it was revealed in June. The lineup, the price, and the addition of Star Fox 2 has us officially hyped. While we didn't get to actually play the SNES at SDCC, we did get a chance to hold it, and compare it to some of its predecessors. Yes, that is a launch SNES that has yellowed over the past three decades.
Swipe through the full gallery above.
Of course, there are a ton of questions we still have regarding the SNES Classic, particularly whether or not Nintendo can fix the supply problem that plagued the original NES Classic. But between the awesome line-up of games, and the fact that the console felt just so damn good in our hands has us officially ready for September 29.
Archie Comics Says Farewell to Sonic the Hedgehog
After 24 years, Sonic the Hedgehog will be leaving his home at Archie Comics and moving elsewhere. That new broke last night as Sega of America revealed (via the official Sonic the Hedgehog Twitter account) that they're terminating their partnership with the publisher.
Sega's full statement reads:
After 24 years of memorable storytelling, SEGA of America will conclude their Sonic the Hedgehog publishing partnership program with Archie Comics. This does not mark the end of Sonic in comics, but signifies SEGA of America's decision to take a different direction for the series that will be announced at a later date. SEGA would like to thank Sonic's amazing fans for their loyalty and passion over all the years. SEGA looks forward to providing more information soon.