Outlast 2 Character Reveal
Developer Red Barrels' Outlast 2 is one of 2016's most anticipated horror games. What we played at PAX East 2016 was gorgeous and terrifying, and we can't wait to see more of it.
In anticipation of its release, Red Barrels shared some information with us on a new characters. His name is Sullivan Knoth, and there's a good chance that he's going to be giving us nightmares later on in 2016.
Angry Birds Movie Cast Shares the Secrets to Great Voice Acting
There is an art to voice acting, and three of the lead stars of The Angry Birds Movie -- Josh Gad, Jason Sudeikis and Maya Rudolph -- have been practicing it for a long time.
When it came time to sit down with them to talk about the upcoming animated movie, we asked the trio for their pointers on what they think makes a great voice acting performance. Here are their seven tips for getting their characters' voices right.
"There's this quality about him that's out of control that I really loved," Gad said of his character, the yellow speedster Chuck. "I had a friend growing up who was literally like this. His name is Dave. We used to call him 'Motormouth.' That's called bullying now. We don't do that anymore. But he's one of my close friends, so I kind of ratcheted the personality based on him as a kid, how I projected him. So, you know, it was really for fun, for animation or live-action. That's what it comes down to, finding the right springboard."
Person of Interest: Root Confronts Finch About Samaritan
Tuesday night's new episode of Person of Interest, "ShotSeeker" -- remember, Season 5 is debuting episodes twice a week -- features Team Machine investigating a serious system glitch in a piece of NYPD sonic surveillance technology. All while Fusco grows more increasingly frustrated by being kept in the dark about the larger issues at hand.
Meanwhile though, Finch has locked the Samaritan malware inside a Faraday cage and plans on pitting the Machine against it in a series of controlled battles. So that flaws in Samartian's system can be uncovered. But Root wants in. Literally. The cage itself is locked, and in this scene from the episode, Root questions Hardold's decision to keep her away from the cyber-confrontation. Check it out...
SHIELD Moving to 10pm on ABC’s New Fall Schedule
ABC has revealed their new fall schedule and in a notable move, Agents of SHIELD will now air at 10:00pm on Tuesdays. While Netflix's Marvel series skew dark and more adult, SHIELD has always been seen as much more in line with the more mainstream Marvel movies, so putting it on at such a late hour, when many kids simply won't be awake, is surprising. SHIELD originally aired at 8:00pm, before moving to 9:00pm. The series has not been the big hit ABC likely hoped, though it has done well enough to be renewed for a fourth season this fall.
Speaking to press today, ABC president Channing Dungey said SHIELD's move to a later timeslot will allow them "to go a little bit edgier, go a little darker and take some risks." However, she said the shift was "less about moving SHIELD to 10 and more feeling we had a big bench of comedies. The schedule kind of fell into place in that way."
Darth Vader Ends and Civil War II Rages On in August
Marvel released their full list of solicitations for August 2016 today. Civil War II will continue to rage on in August, with two new one-shots exploring the major fallout of Civil War II #3. Also look for Darth Vader to wrap up with a double-sized finale issue.
New Series:
- The Accused #1 (one-shot)
- Civil War: Ulysses #1
- The Fallen #1 (one-shot)
- Marvel Tsum Tsum #1
Ending Series:
- Daredevil/Punisher #4
- Dark Tower: The Drawing of the Three - Bitter Medicine #5
- Marvel's Doctor Strange Prelude #2
Powers: What You Need to Know About Season 2
Based on Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming's mature superhero saga comic book of the same name, Powers became PlayStation's first ever live-action scripted series last year. Sharlto Copley stars as grounded superhero-turned-cop Christian Walker while Susan Heyward stepped into the role of Deena Pilgrim, Walker's hotheaded new partner.
Season 2 comes to the PlayStation Store on May 31st so we thought it'd be a great time to briefly look back at Season 1 while also teasing what lies ahead in this year's batch of episodes.
Powers takes place in the world of superhuman abilities, with the LAPD's Powers Division being charged with handling serious crimes committed by those with these abilities. And Walker's former life as an insanely strong crusader gives him an extra bit of insight into the world of those who soar above normal citizens. And those who think they're above the law.
Creed Director Says Black Panther Will Be His ‘Most Personal’ Film
Ryan Coogler—the director behind Creed—is helming Marvel's upcoming Black Panther film. The biggest challenge in the film, the director said, is to make it "as personal as possible."
Marvel has been successful in creating a world in which characters "tie in and crossover," and Coogler hopes to continue that success. However, he wants the film to feel like he directed it.
"It's going to be my most personal movie to date, which is crazy to say," Coogler told Fast Company, "but it's completely the case."
The director is "obsessed" with Black Panther, and how Marvel has handled his story so far. Coogler's Black Panther film is going to be "very unique," but "still fit in the narrative" Marvel has already established, he added.
Footage of the PSP Elder Scrolls Game Surfaces Online
Once upon a time, Bethesda had plans to bring The Elder Scrolls franchise to the PlayStation Portable. Now, footage of the gone-but-not-quite-forgotten Elder Scroll Travels: Oblivion has surfaced online.
The footage, captured by PtoPOnline, was made possible via a Redditor named Morderax, who somehow found their way into the possession of an early PSP build of Travels.
Pillars of Eternity 2 In Development
It hasn't been officially announced, but the existence of Pillars of Eternity 2 has been all but confirmed by Obsidian CEO Feargus Urquhart.
In an interview with GamePressure, Urquhart said "Obviously, as you’ve probably guessed, we’re starting to move forward on
Eternity II."
"Eternity II is not announced,
it seems silly for me not to acknowledge it," Urquhart continued. The interview also reveals Obsidian may look towards crowdfunding again for the sequel.
Pillars of Eternity came out last year, and IGN thinks it's "one of the best RPGs since Baldur's Gate." The two-part White March expansion expanded the universe further, and there's also a card game called Lords of the Eastern Reach on the way.
Dota 2: The International Battle Pass Revealed
The Battle Pass for the Dota 2 International 2016 is here, and it contains a whole lot of stuff.
If you don't know what it is, the Battle Pass grants you a bunch of in-game items, plus you can level it up in order to unlock even more. This is done by completing quests, winning wagers, unlocking community goals, or putting more real money into it.
The Battle Pass also includes the International Compendium, an interactive resource of player profiles and predictions that will be coming soon. 25 percent of each Battle Pass sale will go towards the overall prize pool for The International tournament.
Here's what you'll get in the basic Battle Pass:
- Three immortal treasures