Quantum Break is Microsoft’s “Biggest Selling New IP This Generation”
Microsoft Studios has announced that Remedy's Quantum Break has the best opening weekend sales for a new Microsoft IP in the Xbox One's lifespan.
Alongside news that the game had topped the UK all-formats chart this week, a spokesman said: “We are excited to announce that Quantum Break is now the biggest selling, new Microsoft Studios IP this generation.”
That means it has eclipsed the opening week sales of the likes of Sunset Overdrive, Ryse: Son of Rome and Ori & the Blind Forest. It's worth remembering that Quantum Break is the only one of these games that released with an accompanying PC version, however.
Other upcoming Microsoft Studios new IPs that will be aiming to beat that record include Platinum's Scalebound, Rare's Sea of Thieves and Armature's ReCore.
Gun Maker Responds to Nintendo Zapper Replica Criticism
A Texan gun manufacturer has been criticised for modifying a Glock handgun to look just like a NES zapper.
The NES Zapper is the light gun accessory introduced in the 1980s for the original Nintendo Entertainment System and was popularised with classic NES games like Wild Gunman and Duck Hunt.
Precision Syndicate initially shared pictures of the handgun on Facebook. The post has since been shared almost 150,000 times and stacked up over 8,000 comments, but not all are complimentary about the retro replica.
(c) Precision Syndicate LLC
Closed DriveClub Developer Becomes a New Codemasters Studio
Evolution Studios - the recently closed developer of DriveClub and the Motorstorm franchise - has joined Codemasters, and will stay together as a team.
The Evolution team had already hinted that they were looking to stay together after the closure, and today's news confirms that they will. Fellow UK developer Codemasters has bought the studio, and will keep it as a separate team, working on its own games from the same offices.
Sony still owns Evolution's previous IP, but the Liverpool-based team will work on brand new titles for its racing-oriented new owner.
Fantasy Trumps History in Total War: Warhammer
By design, the Total War series is niche, hardcore and somewhat inaccessible. When you splice a turn-based grand strategy wargame with stunningly rendered real-time battles atop dogged devotion to juggling historical truths with gameplay balancing, it’s understandable that Total War isn’t a game being championed by (or for) casual gamers.
But after a few hours of hands-on time with the Vampire Counts faction, I can honestly say that Total War: Warhammer is a safe place to start if your Total War curiosity has been trumped by intimidation in the past. Even though the depth of the Warhammer lore lends itself to deeper Total War mechanics (as if the series wasn’t already nuanced enough), it’s incredibly straightforward for newcomers to learn the basics, and for returning players to be reminded of what’s familiar, and educated on what’s new.
New Combat Clip for Captain America: Civil War
Marvel has sprung a brand-new Captain America: Civil War clip on us via the MTV Movie Awards, which you can check out below.
The slick, 60-second snippet showcases a cool combat sequence featuring Captain America, Falcon, and Scarlet Witch working together to rapidly take down a squad of heavily-armed soldiers with brutal efficiency.
Thanks, @ChrisEvans for debuting this EXCLUSIVE clip from #CaptainAmericaCivilWar at the #MovieAwards! https://t.co/pMOcII0hl6
Latest Suicide Squad Trailer Features All-New Footage
Warner Bros. has debuted a new Suicide Squad trailer, packed with previously unseen footage from the upcoming DC Comics film.
The trailer was initially showcased via the MTV Movie Awards. As with the last trailer, praised for its use of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, Warner Bros. has again looked to ’70s rock to support the on-screen mayhem. The soundtrack this time around features the classic Ballroom Blitz by Sweet.
Directed by David Ayer (End of Watch, Fury) Suicide Squad hits cinemas on August 5, 2016.
Not familiar with Suicide Squad? Dive into this handy character guide. And if you're curious what you might have missed in the last full Suicide Squad trailer check out our analysis of it by watching the video below.
Funko Unveils Ghostbusters Reboot Pop! Vinyl Figures
The upcoming Ghostbusters reboot is, of course, getting the Pop! Vinyl treatment, and they'll be coming in June.
Check out the gallery below of the characters in cute, vinyl form.
They'll be coming out a few weeks before the film releases on July 15. If you want something a little more old school, NECA Toys has unveiled a new Slimer replica figure based on the original 1984 movie.
In other Funko Pop! news, we've got Warcraft figures and Harry Potter figures coming soon.
Mark Hamill Becomes Yoda in Episode 8 Set Photo
Mark Hamill has tweeted out a birthday message for Star Wars star Daisy Ridley, along with a behind the scenes shot from Star Wars: Episode VIII.
Here's Hamill's message: "A long time ago (last week I think) In a galaxy far, far away (@PinewoodStudios) THIS happened! Happy Birthday Daisy!" Daisy Ridley, who plays Rey in the new Star Wars films, turned 24 on April 10.
A long time ago (last week I think) In a galaxy far, far way(@PinewoodStudios ) THIS happened! Happy Birthday Daisy! pic.twitter.com/dYc9j65YBD
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) April 10, 2016
The Boss Downsizes BvS at the Box Office
If the weekend box office estimates hold then Melissa McCarthy's new movie The Boss dethroned Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice to become the No. 1 movie in North America.
The Boss held a very narrow lead over BvS -- roughly $46,000 -- with an estimated $23.5 million to the DC superhero showdown's $23.4 million.
BvS could possibly rebound to resume its reigning champ status once the final numbers come in Monday.
McCarthy's latest -- another collaboration co-written and directed by her husband/co-star Ben Falcone -- received largely scathing reviews from critics and a dire "C+" CinemaScore from audiences. (BvS received a lukewarm "B" CinemaScore.)
Why Outlander: Season 2’s Premiere Begins When It Does
Full spoilers for Outlander: Season 2's premiere and some spoilers for the beginning of Diana Gabaldon's novel Dragonfly in Amber continue below.
Outlander: Season 2 picked up from a time period neither fans of the show nor fans of Diana Gabaldon's novels likely expected.
While Gabaldon's second novel, Dragonfly in Amber, does pick up with Claire back in the present timeline after the end of book one ended with her and Jamie setting off to Paris, the novel's beginning takes place long after Claire traveled through the stones at Craigh na Dun. It's a moment that is jarring, and one showrunner Ron Moore wanted to recreate in his own way.