Beyond Good & Evil Creator Hints New Game Is in ‘Pre-Production’
Michel Ancel, creator of Beyond Good & Evil, has teased his newest game has entered pre-production while also debuting concept art on Instagram that further suggests he is working on a new Beyond Good & Evil project.
Ancel's latest post features art of a character who bears a striking resemblance to Mammago from the first Beyond Good & Evil. Along with the photo, he posted the caption: "Game in pre-production - stay tuned!" Check out the art below:
Becoming Batman: Behind the Scenes of Arkham VR
As far as launch games for new VR hardware goes, Sony has scored a home run with Batman Arkham VR for its new headset. It is, as reported, as close to putting on Batman’s cowl as it gets without actually being Batman; a disorientating, discombobulating, incredibly immersive experience.
For developer Rocksteady, showing it off is a pleasure. Having called an end to the studio’s Batman long-service after last year’s Arkham Knight, Batman Arkham VR was a spontaneous project that was built under very little pressure. “We started to just toy around with it, and see what VR was all about,” says producer Dax Ginn. “Our initial objective wasn't to do anything, but as gamers, we were sort of interested.”
Back to the Future’s Self-Lacing Nike Sneakers Available Via Lottery
Back to the Future fans finally have a chance to grab their very own pair of Nike MAGs, the self-tying sneakers worn by Marty McFly in Back to the Future Part II. But according to CNN, you'll have to bet all your hopes on a lottery drawing. Nike has only made 89 pairs — a nod to the year of the film's release — with proceeds going to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Westworld Will Keep Subverting Expectations
Warning: Full spoilers for the Westworld series premiere below.
The first episode of Westworld definitely plays with audience expectations in its first few minutes, as we meet Teddy (James Marsden), a return visitor to town, who clearly has a thing for Evan Rachel Wood’s android, Dolores. But as it turns out, Teddy isn’t the human he appears to be and is in fact an android himself – one who is powerless to stop the sadistic Westworld “guest” known only as the Man in Black (Ed Harris) from murdering him and raping Dolores, in what it turns out is a tragic loop Teddy and Dolores are trapped in without their knowledge.
I spoke to Marsden about his role in Westworld and how Teddy and Dolores are unable to ever be together simply because that’s not what their programing allows. We also spoke about the scale of the show, working with executive producers J.J. Abrams, Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy and more.
How PS5, Xbox Series X Prices Compare to Past Consoles
| Console | Year | Original Price | 2020 Price |
| Magnavox Odyssey | 1972 | $99 | $611.21 |
| Atari 2600 | 1977 | $199 | $842.41 |
| Intellivision | 1980 | $299 | $916.46 |
| ColecoVision | 1982 | $175 | $465.56 |
| Atari 5200 | 1982 | $269 | $713.45 |
| NES | 1985 | $199 | $478.92 |
| Sega Master System | 1986 | $199 | $469.36 |
| TurboGrafx-16 | 1989 | $199 | $415.12 |
| Sega Genesis | 1989 | $189 | $394.26 |
| Neo-Geo | 1991 | $649 | $1,238.52 |
| SNES | 1991 | $199 | $376.99 |
| 3DO | 1993 | $699 | $1,246.96 |
| Atari Jaguar | 1993 | $249 | $443.89 |
| PlayStation | 1995 | $299 | $507.28 |
| Sega Saturn | 1995 | $399 | $681.39 |
| Nintendo 64 | 1996 | $199 | $327.78 |
| Dreamcast | 1999 | $199 | $308.06 |
| PlayStation 2 | 2000 | $299 | $446.64 |
| GameCube | 2001 | $199 | $291.57 |
| Xbox | 2001 | $299 | $438.08 |
| Xbox 360 | 2005 | $299/$399 | $393.30/$524.83 |
| Wii | 2006 | $249 | $321.19 |
| PlayStation 3 | 2006 | $499/$599 | $643.67/$772.66 |
| Wii U | 2012 | $299/$349 | $337.57/$394.02 |
| PlayStation 4 | 2013 | $399 | $444.96 |
| Xbox One | 2013 | $499 | $556.48 |
| PlayStation 4 Pro | 2016 | $399 | $429.69 |
| Nintendo Switch | 2017 | $299 | $318.77 |
| Xbox One X | 2017 | $499 | $525.80 |
| Nintendo Switch Lite | 2019 | $199 | $201.45 |
| Xbox Series S/X | 2020 | $299/$499 | $299/$499 |
| PlayStation 5 Digital/Disc | 2020 | $399/$499 | $399/$499 |
Spend $100 On the PlayStation Store, Get $15 Back
Starting today, Sony is offering to give $15 to anyone who spends $100 in the PlayStation store from now through November 1, 2016.
Applicable to users in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the discount will automatically be added to the PSN Wallet by November 15. When added, a notification will alert the user via console or email. The money will be available until December 13, at which point it will expire at 11:59 PT. The discount is available across all PlayStation systems.
For more on the PlayStation store, check out what games will be free to PlayStation Plus subscribers this month, such as Resident Evil HD and Transformers: Devastation. Or read our ever-updated list of the top 25 PlayStation 4 games.
Mulan: Disney Sets Release Date for Live-Action Remake
Disney is bringing the live-action Mulan remake to the silver screen November 2, 2018.
Variety reports the company has fast-tracked production for the film, based on the hit 1998 animated movie. Jurassic World and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes co-writers Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver are working on the screenplay, based on the spec script by Lauren Hynek and Elizabeth Martin.
Watch Westworld’s Premiere for Free Right Here
Following the premiere of Westworld earlier this week, HBO has now made the debut episode of its new sci-fi drama series free for everyone.
That's right, you don't need to be an HBO NOW subscriber to watch the series premiere.
Westworld boasts a top-notch cast that includes Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Robert Ford, Sidse Babett Knudsen as Theresa Cullen, Evan Rachel Wood as Dolores Abernathy, Ed Harris as The Man in Black, Rodrigo Santoro as Hector Escaton, and James Marsden as Teddy.
While the series offers a new take on Michael Crichton's 1973 film of the same name, showrunner Jonathan Nolan just recently revealed that Westworld also draws inspiration from several video games, including BioShock and Skyrim.
Skyrim, Red Dead, BioShock Inspired Westworld
In addition to being based off of Michael Crichton's original 1973 film, HBO's new drama series Westworld draws inspiration from a number of video games, including BioShock, Red Dead Redemption and Skyrim.
In an interview with VICE, Westworld showrunner Jonathan Nolan said he believes "a lot of interesting storytelling that's happening right now is in video games" and while he's never worked in game development, he's "fascinated by the concept of writing a story in which the protagonists' actions aren't part of the story."
The Flash: Flashpoint Creates a ‘Whole Different Dynamic’
Flashpoint is coming for The Flash, and big changes are afoot in the series' Season 3 premiere.
After Barry Allen changed the past and stopped Reverse-Flash from killing his mother in Season 2's finale, he created an alternate timeline where he has the happy life that was taken from him.
"When we pick up Flashpoint, Barry has everything he wants," Grant Gustin explained to IGN during a recent visit to The Flash's set. "He made this choice, consciously, and he's got Eobard locked in a cell and he's got the upper hand. It's a fun, different dynamic. ... It creates a whole different dynamic for Barry."