Beautiful Stealth-Action Game Tokyo 42 Gets Release Date
SMAC Games’ Tokyo 42 will release on PC and Xbox One on May 31, then mid-July on PS4.
Set in a future Tokyo, Tokyo 42 is a top-down isometric stealth-action game described by SMAC as the lovechild of Syndicate and the original Grand Theft Auto. Players assume the role of a freelance assassin who takes on missions in exchange for paper while uncovering “a dark conspiracy that will affect everyone.”
The game also features a single-player open-world and competitive multiplayer for those looking to take their murder-skills to the next level.
We’ve got more action-filled gameplay videos over on the IGN Tokyo 42 game page.
Kylo Ren’s Last Jedi TIE Fighter Accidentally Revealed
Kylo Ren's personal ship for Star Wars: The Last Jedi - which appears to be a new TIE Fighter variant - has been inadvertently revealed.
What follows could be considered light spoilers, so do turn away if you want a ship-shaped surprise.
Uploaded and removed by Liechtenstein hobby shop Mikado (and spotted by Making Star Wars) the image of the ship came from a pre-order showing for upcoming Last Jedi Hot Wheels toys.
So far seemingly referred to only as Kylo Ren's starfighter, the ship looks as though it crosses over a TIE Interceptor's pointed wings and Darth Vader's angled TIE Advanced. Although it's not clear from this image, the ship's cockpit is reportedly "pill-shaped".
Nintendo Switch eShop Now Lets You Store Credit Card Info
Nintendo has added an option to store credit / debit card information on the Switch eShop.
The often-requested change comes through the eShop's back end, meaning no system update is required, and was noticed overnight by Nintendo Everything.
There’s also a feature for parents or anyone looking for an extra layer of security. Should you decide to store your card info, you can also password-protect purchases, meaning a passkey is needed every time someone attempts to make a transaction.
Nintendo has slowly been improving the eShop since the Switch launch, adding a best-seller's chart last month.
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Hellboy to Be Rebooted With New Director, Lead Actor
Comic book artist Mike Mignola has just revealed that his most famous creation, Hellboy, is going to receive the movie reboot treatment.
The reboot will be R-rated, said Mignola on social media, and be helmed by The Descent and Dog Soldiers' director Neil Marshall. David Harbour, most recently known for his role as Police Chief Jim Hopper in Stranger Things, will replace Ron Perlman as the eponymous red superhero. That's all the information Mignola has released so far, but he promises "more news to come soon."
The reboot news follows original Hellboy director Guillermo del Toro's admission that despite his best efforts, there will not be a Hellboy 3. del Toro's last Hellboy movie was Hellboy II: The Golden Army, released in 2008. In 2015, Perlman revealed that del Toro already had an "incredibly theatrical" plan for what a third installment would entail, and said that the core team behind the series "owe it to the fans" to make the film.
Risk of Rain 2 Announced
The popular action-platformer Risk of Rain is getting a sequel, titled Risk of Rain 2.
Developer Hopoo Games took to their Tumblr page today to make the announcement, saying that while the game has been in development for about six months, they just couldn't keep their lips sealed any longer.
Early look at Risk of Rain 2, via Hopoo Games on Tumblr
Okami Amaterasu Life-Size Bust Releasing in 2018
First 4 Figures has revealed a new Okami Amaterasu Life-Size Bust, which will release sometime early next year.
The stunning figure stands 26.5 inches tall, complete with a hand-numbered base and card of authenticity. Check out the gallery below for a detailed look at the Exclusive $725 edition, which features LEDs that illuminate the flames surrounding Amaterasu.
In addition to the Exclusive edition, which you can pre-order here, First 4 Figures also has a Regular $675 edition that is available for pre-order as well.
Rime Seeks to Manipulate Your Mind, and Your Mood
Take a puzzle-filled island setting, a plucky young fox companion, and an illusive cloaked figure watching over you at all times, and you have Rime. This gorgeous adventure that takes its gameplay and storytelling cues from the likes of Ico and The Last Guardian is almost upon us, and after getting hands-on with a full hour of the game I’m more keen than ever to get to the heart of its mystery.
Rime’s early puzzles show a promising level of variety. Some are triggered by the young protagonist’s voice, such as a door which has four separate voice-activated statues that need to be roused at the same time. Rather than shout at them independently the player must find and manoeuvre a large orb within an optimal radius, so that it can act as a vocal amplifier to activate the switches in unison.
NASA Needs Help Mining the Moon
Nasa has released a letter outlining its interest in assistance from private companies regarding future collaborative missions to the moon.
The request states “NASA has identified a variety of exploration, science, and technology demonstration objectives that could be addressed by sending instruments, experiments, or other payloads to the lunar surface. To address these objectives as cost-effectively as possible, NASA may procure payloads and related commercial payload delivery services to the Moon.”
Futurism explains that NASA's message marks an increase in interest regarding Earth's natural satellite and both the commercial and scientific benefits it can afford us. It goes on to explain that some experts believe mining the moon with current technology is definitely possible and much of what would be needed can be 3D printed on site, saving on launch resources.
Every Major Character and Cameo in Guardians Vol. 2
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 features one of the biggest casts we've seen in a Marvel movie to date. Not only did the Guardians themselves gain a few extra members, but the film dove even deeper into the weird, wild landscape that is the cosmic Marvel Universe.
It's a lot to keep track of, especially since some of these characters appeared in the form of a "blink and you'll miss it" cameo. But don't worry, because we've put together a helpful slideshow breaking down every notable character in the film, from the Guardians themselves to their new enemies to the many surprise cameos. Check them all out here, but obviously full spoilers follow:
Don't be surprised if the cast gets even bigger for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Director James Gunn has already confirmed that he'll be returning, and that the movie will prominently feature Adam Warlock. We also have some ideas for other Marvel characters that should join the Guardians 3 roster.