South Korean Election, as Told By… Game of Thrones
The South Korean presidential election was held yesterday, and one TV network tracked the voting with a Game of Thrones-inspired approach.
As reported by Kotaku, Korean television network SSB turned all of the presidential candidates into what look like characters from HBO's aforementioned fantasy drama.
In addition to featuring an intro and theme music strikingly similar to Game of Thrones, the coverage, dubbed "Big Election Game: Searching for the Throne," features footage of the candidates' heads atop CG animated bodies. Check out this clip, courtesy of YouTube user FUN TASTIC Vedio, for a look at some of the footage.
Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Tour Spotlights Magical Monsters, Creatures and Characters
The creepy forest outside of Hogwarts castle has been re-created for a new wing inside the Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter in Leavesden, England. Opened to the public last month, I took a walk through the wooded area and happened upon some familiar (and frightening) characters and creatures.
Click through the slideshow below to take a look at what’s inside. Of course those who want to save all the surprises and thrills for their own visit should be wary of spoilers (and giant spiders).
The Forbidden Forest is but one of numerous areas from the Harry Potter movies. There are countless wands, brooms, weapons, creatures, and authentically recreated sets like Dumbledore's office and the Gryffindor dormitory to feast your eyes on. There are even other areas that have been added recently like the Hogwarts Express and Number Four, Privet Drive that you can enter and explore.
Mass Effect Series on Hold, According to Report
Mass Effect Andromeda developer BioWare Montreal has put the series on hiatus, according to a report.
A representative for EA sent us the following statement:
“Our teams at BioWare and across EA put in tremendous effort bringing Mass Effect Andromeda to players around the world. Even as BioWare continues to focus on the Mass Effect Andromeda community and live service, we are constantly looking at how we're prepared for the next experiences we will create.The teams in EA Worldwide Studios are packed with talent, and more than ever, we are driving collaboration between studios on key projects.
With our BioWare and Motive teams sharing studio space in Montreal, we have BioWare team members joining Motive projects that are underway. We're also ramping up teams on other BioWare projects in development.
Blizzard Reveals Overwatch Uprising Event Stats
The Overwatch team was apparently no match for Null Sector in the Uprising event.
Blizzard has revealed that while there were over 67 million Overwatch victories, Null Sector came out on top 78-plus million times in the special brawl mode. In total, there were more than 145 million matches completed for last month's seasonal Uprising event.
Blizzard has released detailed stats for Overwatch's latest seasonal event, called Uprising. Infographic courtesy of Blizzard
Rime Nintendo Switch Digital Version Price Lowered
Grey Box, publisher of Tequila Works' upcoming Rime, has announced some changes to the game's price on the Nintendo Switch, after it was initially revealed the game would cost more on Nintendo's new console than on other platforms.
In a new blog post, Grey Box revealed that the digital version of Rime on Switch will now cost $29.99 / €34.99 / £29.99, as opposed to the originally revealed $39.99 / €44.99 / £39.99 price point. That puts the digital version of Rime on Switch in line with the physical and digital editions' prices on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
System Shock 3 Concept Art Released
Several new images of early concept art for System Shock 3 have been released.
OtherSide Entertainment creative director Warren Spector appeared on Starbreeze's livestream event today to discuss System Shock 3, and the following images were shown:
This past August, OtherSide Entertainment confirmed that System Shock 3 development has officially begun. The studio also revealed the team of developers behind the project, which, in addition to Spector, includes design director Sheldon Pacotti (Deus Ex, Deux Ex: Invisible War), art director Arturo Pulecio (Warhammer Online, Epic Mickey) and tech director Jason Hughes (Wing Commander, Epic Mickey).
The Best TV Stands for Gaming
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Anyone trying to fit multiple gaming consoles or other electronics under their TV without making a huge mess knows how important it is to get a high-quality gaming TV stand. A simple two-tier TV stand is fine if you're just rocking a single cable box, but things can get crowded fast. Not only does it look bad when two or more electronic devices are stacked on top of each other, it can be dangerous since the devices tend to throw heat on each other – does the Red Ring of Death ring a bell? So don't scoff - whether you're in a dorm or other small space, or looking for something sturdy to rest your massive 65 inch TV, it's important to look around for the best TV stand. You and your electronics deserve better, so we've put together a list of some of the best TV stands and entertainment centers out there that can help alleviate clutter, streamline your living space, and help your gaming HQ look more a little more professional.
The Walking Dead Gets Pride Month Variant Cover
Image Comics is celebrating Pride Month in June with LGBTQ cover variants, including ones for The Walking Dead and Rose.
Overall, 11 variants are planned by Image Comics for next month, with six revealed today and seen below in the image gallery. The company says that 100 percent of the proceeds for these special edition covers will go to the Human Rights Campaign.
"It’s never been a secret that Image Comics is supportive of creative freedom, but it’s important that we also make it clear that we stand for inclusivity, diversity and equality, now more than ever," Image Comics publisher Eric Stephenson said in a statement. "We hope these variants will serve as a positive display of that ongoing commitment."
Wrestling: The Post-WrestleMania Slump Has Set In
I know what you're thinking. Aside from pondering Guardians Vol. 2, Persona 5, and how icky those Taco Bell commercials are where the taco and burrito finally engage in a drunken 2am hook up. You're thinking "Are we in a slump like the headline says or is this just, kind of, WWE's standard factory setting?"
Well, to be fair, long gone are the days when RAW was must-watch, despite what Miz decrees. There's no longer an onus to deliver every single drop of creative passion into a typical three-hour Monday show. There's a lot of wheel-spinning and going-through-the-motion and most times you feel like you've watched a house show/live event because nothing's changed after the show. The status quo still holds.
What to Watch Next
Hollywood may have avoided a strike, but we are still very much in the era of Peak TV. There’s so much good television programming that it’s impossible to keep up with it all. Even those of us who get paid to watch TV can’t find the time to watch everything.
That’s why we’re launching a new weekly column offering up our choices for the best shows to watch on TV and streaming services. Think of it as a curated experience. We will be recommending a variety of shows, including shows that don’t always get coverage on IGN. But with all of the shows, we’ll let you know why you need to be onboard for these series.
For our inaugural column, we’ve picked four series: a drama, a comedy, a sci-fi show, and an animated series.