What’s Actually Going On With No Man’s Sky Refunds
This past weekend a rumour surfaced claiming Amazon, Sony, and Steam are all offering refunds for No Man’s Sky. While there’s some truth to the claim, none of the three companies are offering unconditional refunds.
First up we spoke to PlayStation UK’s customer support, who informed us consumers can request a refund, but there are a few caveats. Only people with in-game technical issues can request a refund, and you’ll be required to run through a list of troubleshooting options with the customer service representative before your case is passed over to the PlayStation investigation team, who will then decide if your case justifies a refund.
Next came Amazon UK, who didn’t want to go into the specifics as to what the criteria is for a refund, but did say the company was offering them on a case-by-case basis.
Let the Right One In Getting TV Adaptation
TNT has ordered a pilot based on the vampire novel Let the Right One In. Teen Wolf creator Jeff Davis is leading development and penning the script.
As Variety reports, the 2004 book, written by John Ajvide Lindqvist, follows a young, bullied student who befriends a seemingly equal-aged female vampire. As their bond strengthens, the vampire confides in the boy about her connection to a series of murders.
A look at the 2008 Swedish film adaptation.
Metal Gear Solid 5: The Definitive Experience Announced
Metal Gear Solid V: The Definitive Experience will be released on October 11 in the US and October 13 in the UK for PS4, Xbox One and on PC via Steam. It will retail at $49.99/€39.99/£34.99.
The Definitive Experience comprises Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, and all DLC for both single player games, as well as Metal Gear Online.
A Konami press release also adds that it includes "additional Mother Base currency".
Metal Gear Solid V: The Definitive Experience Box Art
Some Pokemon Go Bans Will Be Reversed
Pokemon Go developer Niantic Labs has revealed it will be lifting bans for certain Pokemon Go users that have been swept up in the studio’s recent efforts to penalise players who were to found to have used third-party tracking apps.
The move is explained in a new post on Niantic’s website studio from CEO John Hanke.
“Some players may not have realised that some add-on map apps do more than just show you nearby Pokemon,” conceded Hanke. “Each end-user app can be used as a collection tool by the app creator, invisibly collecting and forwarding data to the app creator with or without the knowledge of the end user.”
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Recreated in Lego
The magic of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire has been captured in Lego form.
Thorston Bonsch has pulled key moments from every chapter of the fourth Harry Potter book, from Chapter 1 (The Riddle House) to Chapter 37 (The Beginning), and recreated them using Legos, occasionally building two scenes when the more integral chapters called for extra bricks. Check out a gallery of Bonsch's work below:
Bonsch has detailed some of his work for the series on his Twitter page, showcasing some of the individual details that might be missed when looking at the full scenes.
The Maze Runner to Resume Production Early 2017
20th Century Fox will resume production on The Maze Runner: The Death Cure in February. Earlier this year, the film was put on an indefinite hiatus following lead actor Dylan O'Brien's on-set injury.
After production had been pushed from the initial May 9 startup date, the film's release date was moved from February 17, 2017 to January 12, 2018. The 2018 date still stands with production now moving forward, according to Deadline.
Apple Confirms September Event Date
Apple will hold a new keynote on Wednesday, September 7 at 10 a.m. PT, the company announced today.
Apple did not provide further details on what would be discussed during the event, which will be live streamed on Apple's website.
Though Apple did not confirm what will be showcased next week, Apple has revealed the last few iPhone iterations, including the iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6S, and 6S Plus, in September over the last few years.
Legion Creator on the X-Men TV Show’s Surreal Approach
Coming to FX in early 2017, Legion is a notable inclusion amongst the many comic book adaptations on TV these days thanks to the talent involved. Centered on the Marvel Comics character David Haller (that’s Professor X’s son for those not familiar), Legion marks the first true co-production between Marvel TV and Fox, who hold the X-Men film rights. Marvel’s Jeph Loeb and Jim Chory and X-Men movie producers Simon Kinberg, Lauren Shuler Donner and Bryan Singer are among the executive producers, in a show being guided by Noah Hawley, who’s received a ton of acclaim for his other FX series, Fargo.
I spoke to Hawley about what drew him to the challenges inherent in Legion, in which David (Dan Stevens, of Downton Abbey, The Guest and the upcoming Beauty and the Beast film) claims he’s a mutant, while those around him believe he’s suffering from mental issues. Hawley discussed the show’s 1960s, British-inspired visual style, what appealed to him about Stevens for the lead role and more.
Scarlet Witch Isn’t Technically a ‘Superhero’ in Civil War
Scarlet Witch might be one heck of a fighter on Team Cap, but the directors of Captain America: Civil War don't deem her worthy of the title of "superhero" yet.
According to costume designer Judianna Makovsky, Joe and Anthony Russo didn't want Wanda Maximoff to be fully decked out in a superhero suit because she still hasn't become a full-fledged Avenger yet.
"I think she is not really a superhero yet in the minds of the Russo brothers, the directors," Makovsky told IGN of Elizabeth Olsen's character. "She's just a young girl who doesn't know what she is yet."
That's why Maximoff's outfits still feel relatively casual, like they did when audiences first met her character in Avengers: Age of Ultron. The big change between her outfits in the two film was her transition from a dress to more practical trousers in Civil War -- though both outfits stick to her black-and-red color scheme.
Willy Wonka Star Gene Wilder Dies at 83
Gene Wilder, the beloved actor who starred in a number of iconic films including Young Frankenstein and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, died today in his home in Stamford, Connecticut. He was 83.
His nephew Jordan Walker-Pearlman released a statement (via Variety) about Wilder's passing, saying his death was due to complications with Alzheimer's disease.
Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory