11 Craziest Changes in DC’s Injustice Universe
Of the many alternate universes that make up DC's vast multiverse, few are as fascinating as the world of Injustice: Gods Among Us. This is a universe that started out very much like the regular DCU, but took a serious left turn right about the time Superman killed the Joker and became an iron-fisted dictator. While the original Injustice video game showed what happened when the Justice League crossed dimensions to overthrow this evil Superman, the prequel comic has spent years fleshing out the Injustice universe and exploring Superman's evolution from hero to tyrant. And because all bets are off in this universe, writers like Tom Taylor and Brian Buccellato have been able to introduce some pretty fascinating twists to familiar DC characters and concepts.
Destiny: Rise of Iron PVP Impresssions
Two of the biggest improvements coming with Rise of Iron’s release are the inclusion of private matches and a new PVP mode for the Crucible called Supremacy. Private matches are going to allow players to create their own custom matches where they can pick the map, game mode, and tweak certain modifiers like the ability to turn light level on or off. Private matches also open up Destiny to a new market: competitive tournaments hosted in a controlled environment (the first of which will be hosted by Major League Gaming). It’s going to be a powerful tool that will be used by everyone from event organizers with prize pools at stake, to groups of friends looking for some competition. Taken King owners will also have access to private matches, though only for the content included in that release. So if you don’t feel like upgrading to Rise of Iron just yet you won't be completely left out of the fun. If you want to try out some private matches for yourself, all current-gen Destiny players should have access to the new option at 11am PT today.
Pokemon Sun and Moon New 3DS XL Announced
A special edition of the New Nintendo 3DS XL celebrating Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon will release ahead of the release of the next Pokemon generation, Nintendo has announced today.
The Pokemon-branded 3DS XL will debut on October 28 and cost $199.99, three weeks ahead of Sun and Moon, which will be sold separately beginning November 18. Take a look at the new handheld below:
Also on the launch of the two games, Nintendo will release a Sun and Moon Dual Pack for $79.99, which includes both games and two codes that unlock 100 Poke Balls each.
An early purchase bonus was also recently revealed for Sun and Moon, which will be available to those who buy the games before January 11 of next year.
Sonic Mania Collector’s Edition Hits All the Nostalgia Notes
Sonic Mania's newly revealed collector's edition is a beautiful dream of retro-fueled Sonic nostalgia.
The $70 edition includes a 12-inch classic Sonic statue set atop a SEGA Genesis base. The base has a power switch which, when activated, plays the classic "SEGA!" start up sound from the days when Sonic vs. Mario rivalry was the video game version of hip-hop's East Coast/West Coast beef.
Sonic Mania collector's edition contents and packaging.
Tacoma’s Opening is Smart, Beautiful, and Spooky
The opening minutes of Tacoma build upon the core tenets of Gone Home in a smart, effective, and fantastic way. The second game from developer Fullbright, Tacoma keeps the intimate storytelling of its predecessor, but expands the scope of its cast, as well as the manner in which you discover the threads of the game’s events.
Tacoma begins with a familiar problem: three days ago, something bad happened aboard a space station, and its crew of six are nowhere to be found. It’s your job to explore the abandoned vessel and piece together what went wrong, how the crew dealt with it, and where they are now. Like Gone Home, it's equal parts mysterious, spooky, and melancholic.
25 Super Cute Pokemon Nail Art Designs
If you love showing off your nerdy passions, nail art can be a great way to so. All you need is a dotter, thin brushes, peel off nail glue, a lot of patience, and a multitude of items to bedazzle and paint your nails. You also need an exceptionally steady hand to master the tiny surfaces. Exhibit "Pokemon Gallery" below will show you just how tiny we're talking. The fine detail it takes is both impressive and dreadfully intimidating.
Last week we featured Harley Quinn nails. This week, it's time for the very best Pokemon. From Squirtles to Charmanders, scroll through to find your favorites!
Pokemon Generations Animated Series Announced
The Pokemon Company has announced Pokemon Generations, a new animated series of shorts inspired by every generation of the Pokemon games.
Generations will consist of 18 episodes, each varying in length from about three to five minutes, highlighting some of the biggest moments from the games, all the way from Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow to Pokemon X and Y. Check out the reveal trailer below:
Generations will debut on September 16 at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET, with two of the 18 episodes premiering that day. All episodes will hit the official Pokemon YouTube channel.
The Pokemon Company has also revealed a set of concept art images to help showcases what’s in store from the series:
Blair Witch Writer Likens Secrecy to Having an Affair
I recently chatted with Blair Witch screenwriter Simon Barrett about working on the Adam Wingard-directed sequel to the groundbreaking original 1999 film, The Blair Witch Project. Barrett spoke at length about the extent to which they managed to keep the film -- which shot under the title The Woods -- a secret until its true identity was revealed during fan screenings at July's San Diego Comic-Con.
Be advised some SPOILERS about the film lie ahead ...
IGN: Earlier this year, we had 10 Cloverfield Lane, another stealth sequel that nobody seemed to see coming, and then, boom, we get it again with Blair Witch. How did you guys manage to keep this one under wraps?
Cartoon Network’s Regular Show Ending With Season 8
Cartoon Network has announced the upcoming Season 8 of Regular Show will be its last.
According to Deadline, Cartoon Network's chief content officer Rob Sorcher said "From
original pitch on post-it notes, through eight successful seasons and more than 250 episodes produced, Regular Show has been one of the most original animated series of this generation creating indelible characters and signature comedy mayhem laced with heart."
We won't be seeing much more of Mordecai and Rigby
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Release Date Announced
While originally slated to release this December, Kingdom Hearts HD II.8 -- Final Chapter Prologue will now release next year on January 12 in Japan and January 28 in the west.
Square Enix revealed the 2017 release date in a new trailer that made its debut at Tokyo Game Show.
Kingdom Hearts HD II.8 -- Final Chapter Prologue is a PlayStation 4-exclusive compilation that includes Kingdom Hearts χ
Back Cover, 0.2 Birth By Sleep - A Fragmentary Passage - and a remastered version of the Nintendo 3DS game Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance.