Final Fantasy XV Director Apologizes for Leaks
Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata has come forward to apologize for leaked footage of the game appearing online, assuring fans that Square Enix is working to resolve the matter as quickly as possible.
During IGN Live's exclusive FFXV livestream, Tabata said the company is looking into taking legal action to stop leaks from being posted and requested that everyone refrain from leaking content of the game early, so as not to ruin the fun for others.
Read Tabata's statement on the leaks below:
I’d really like to apologize to people out there that these kinds of problems are happening. It’s just a very sad state of affairs.
Star Wars: Rogue One Tracking to Open North of $130 Million
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is expected to debut to more than $130 million at the domestic box office.
According to pre-release tracking (via Variety), Disney and Lucasfilm's upcoming movie is projected to have the second-biggest debut ever for the month of December, with Star Wars: The Force Awakens' massive opening of just under $248 million remaining number one.
Game of Thrones Gets Official Wine Line
Tyrion Lannister must be pleased, because Game of Thrones is getting an official line of wines.
Vintage Wine Estates has partnered with HBO to produce a selection of vino based on the show. There will be a Game of Thrones chardonnay, reserve-style cabernet sauvignon and red blend.
The Game of Thrones wines will go on sale in spring 2017 in the United States, with the red blend and chardonnay available for $20 while the cabernet sauvignon retails for $40.
This isn't the first alcoholic beverage based on the Seven Kingdoms. There are also official Game of Thrones beers, produced by Brewery Ommegang.
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Tomb Raider Reboot Will See Lara Searching for Her Dad
Lara Croft is looking for something more important than a lost kingdom or treasure in the Tomb Raider movie reboot. She's apparently searching for her father.
Speaking with HeyUGuys, Tomb Raider producer Graham King talked about the film's narrative, mentioning that it will be a "back to the roots story."
"This is a young Lara Croft in search to see if her father is dead or alive. So it has a very emotional part to it, and I think that’s what Alicia
found so interesting about it," King said.
Earlier this year, Warner Bros. and MGM announced that Oscar winner Vikander would portray Croft. And she has addressed how this Tomb Raider will stand out from previous film entries.
December Free Xbox Games With Gold Announced
Microsoft has revealed the free lineup of games that will be available for Xbox One and Xbox 360 players in Decembers as part of Games with Gold.
The full list and periods of availability to download these games for free are:
- Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition — December 1-31, Xbox One
- Outlast — December 16 - January 15, Xbox One
- Outland — December 1-15, Xbox 360 and Xbox One
- Burnout Paradise — December 16-31, Xbox 360 and Xbox One
The definitive edition of Sleeping Dogs, which IGN called a great opportunity for those who didn't play the game when it first released in 2012, features a remaster of the main game along with 24 pieces of DLC that were released to complement the story of a Hong Kong undercover detective.
Young Han Solo Film Will Be Like a Western
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has come forward to discuss the overall tone and direction of the studio's upcoming Han Solo movie, likening the film to Westerns and heist movies.
"This moves closer to a heist or Western type feel," Kennedy told Variety. She also said they're looking at the paintings of Frederic Remington—an artist who specialized in depicting the Old West—noting the colors used by the artist will serve as the "defining the look and feel of the film."
Chris Miller and Phil Lord are directing the Han Solo standalone movie, which stars Alden Ehrenreich as young Han Solo and Donald Glover as young Lando Calrissian. Just last week, it was revealed that Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke will also appear in the film, though her role has yet to be revealed.
37 Amazing Gifts for Star Wars Fans
With Disney's reinvigoration of the Star Wars franchise, it's almost certain there's a new Star Wars fan on your shopping list this year—or an older one who took a bit of a break.
Few properties have the sheer breadth of merchandise that Star Wars has, so from action figures to TV shows to comics, we're here to show you what's worth your Republic credits this holiday season.
We haven’t had a chance to fall in love with K-2SO yet, but with this Black Series Rogue One figure, you can get a head start on everyone else. Once an Imperial security droid, K-2SO is reprogrammed to serve the Alliance in their secret Rebel base. He’d blend in perfectly at Imperial outposts… if only he weren’t six-inches tall.
Pacific Rim 2: Chinese Action Star Zhang Jin Joins Cast
Chinese action star Zhang Jin has joined the cast of Pacific Rim 2.
The actor, who served as Zhang Ziyi’s stunt double in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, will appear in Legendary's upcoming sequel alongside John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Jing Tiang, and Cailee Spaeny, Variety reports.
Zhang Jin as Ma San in The Grandmaster
Darth Maul, Elektra and Kingpin Get New Comics
Marvel released their full solicitations for February 2017 today. Look for several new Marvel NOW titles to debut that month, including Kingpin, Elektra and Bullseye, while the X-Men and Inhumans franchises gear up for the conclusion of IvX in March.
New Series:
- Bullseye #1
- Deadpool: Bad Blood HC (original graphic novel)
- Elektra #1
- Kingpin #1
- Star Wars: Darth Maul #1
Ending Series:
- The Clone Conspiracy #5
- Dark Tower: The Drawing of the Three - The Sailor #5
- Enchanted Tiki Room #5