Hayter on Kojima: I Don’t Feel Any Need to Go Back and Work With Him Again
Former Solid Snake voice actor, David Hayter, recently opened up about the "humiliation" of being replaced by Kiefer Sutherland in the latest iterations of the Metal Gear Solid franchise.
In an interview on Game Informer's podcast, the veteran VA spoke about how he learned of the studio's decision, as well as how he felt about the decision-makers.
"I've got no particular love for
Kojima," he said of the franchise's creator. "I don't feel any need to go back and work with him again."
On whether or not he'd actually play the game, he said, "That'll be 60 hours of humiliation that I can’t get to. I haven’t played the latest two iterations, because it’s just too painful.”
Get a Closer Look at DC Rebirth
It was a huge weekend for DC Comics, not just because of the long-awaited release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, but because the publisher revealed more details about their plans for the upcoming DC Rebirth relaunch. We now know the creative teams that will be helping to reshape the DC Universe this summer, and there's plenty of reason to be excited.
We're already broken down the books that were announced at DC's WonderCon panel, but now we're taking a closer look at all of the cover designs and concept art DC revealed over the weekend. These images serve as a showcase for what DC's lineup of artists can do, and also a taste of how the looks of iconic characters like Superman and Wonder Woman will be evolving in the months ahead. Scroll down to see more of what's ahead for the DCU.
Apple May Release a 5.8-inch iPhone With OLED Display in 2017
Apple has plans to release a 5.8-inch iPhone as part of a new hardware lineup set to debut in 2017.
According to a new report from 9to5Mac, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently published a note sharing new details about the unannounced phone. Aside from its slightly larger size, it would also have a curved OLED display with curved glass body, as well as a glass front/back and metal sides.
Additionally, the 5.8-inch iPhone will have a "completely new form factor design" with more narrow bezels. As for new features, it will come with wireless charging and biometric recognition, giving users another way to secure their device.
Batman v Superman: 1st Deleted Scene Released
Warner Bros. has revealed a deleted scene from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, hinting at what's in store for the DC Extended Universe.
Warning: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice spoilers ahead.
Watch the deleted scene here:
What do you make of the additional footage, which almost certainly will be included in the extended "Ultimate Edition" Blu-ray release? Sound off with your speculation in the comments.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice had a massive debut last weekend. For our thoughts on Zack Snyder's superhero flick, check out IGN's BvS review and then be sure to read our detailed look at the film's 3 biggest WTF moments.
Kingsman Sequel Title Revealed
Matthew Vaughn's upcoming sequel to Kingsman: The Secret Service now has an official title.
The film's title, which was revealed by Empire Magazine, will be Kingsman: The Golden Circle. The print edition of Empire also has a few details about the movie's plot. With regard to what fans can expect from The Golden Circle, Vaughn confessed he "didn't know if he wanted to direct" the film because he "was worried about the villain," noting "spy films are only as good as their villains." Fortunately, however, he said he awoke one morning "with the whole storyline in place, and a new villain plot." According to reports earlier this year, Julianne Moore is in talks to star as the movie's villain.
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Georgia Will Veto Anti-Gay Bill After Hollywood Backlash
Following Disney, Marvel and AMC's stance on the potential approval over a religious liberty bill that opens the doors to discrimination against the LGBT community in the state of Georgia, Governor Nathan Deal has announced he plans to veto House Bill 757.
"I do not think we have to discriminate against anyone to protect the faith based community in Georgia," the governor said in a speech today (via Deadline). "Georgia is a welcoming state," he added, saying the bill "doesn’t reflect the character of
Full Details on All 30 Oculus Rift Launch Games
The highly anticipated Oculus Rift is here, and with it comes a solid lineup of launch games.
The verdict is out on whether VR is the new frontier for gaming, but the games available now at least begin to offer us a glimpse at the future of this technology. Ranging from 3D platformers to intense horror games, here's a look at everything Oculus owners can boot up on day one.
Below you'll find a trailer or screenshots for every single Oculus launch game, a brief description of what the game is all about, and a quick-link reference to where you can learn more. If you only have a few seconds, you can also thumb through every launch game in the slideshow below:
Disney’s 2017 Event Dates Revealed
Disney's next D23 event will take place July 14-16, 2017. The event will take place in Anaheim, CA, and tickets will go on sale July 16, 2016, with prices to be revealed this summer.
D23 2017 will feature "a massive show floor full of immersive experiences and special opportunities to see what’s next for Disney around the world—and guests may run into their favorite Disney stars, characters, Imagineers, animators, and filmmakers."
Star Wars: Episode 8 and Thor: Ragnarok highlight Disney's 2017 movie slate, with Spider-Man hitting theaters just before the D23 Expo. In addition to that, expect comics, television, and other news from the event.
For everything from the last expo, check out IGN's D23 Hub.
PlayStation VR May One Day Work on PC
Sony is considering PSVR support for the PC.
Speaking with Nikkei, Sony Computer Entertainment Executive Vice President Masayasu Ito said the company’s home console has a lot in common with the home computer -- enough so that bringing the PSVR headset to PC is a future possibility.
Ito elaborated that such a jump wouldn’t happen anytime soon, and Sony is “not ready to make any announcements at this stage” about such a feature. Though he did add “there will be an expansion into various fields."