Craig Ferguson Is Looking to Start a Conversation
Craig Ferguson is returning to late night with his new History Channel series Join or Die. Framed as a game show but really an excuse to dive into an array of topics, the 22-episode, half-hour series is a bit of a passion project for the former Late Late Show host.
"I think discussion is a good thing," he explained during a recent sit-down interview. "It would be nice to think that something I did on television not only made some people laugh and entertained them but also stimulated a conversation or a thought process -- not necessarily one that I agree with, but just something that stimulates thought."
The Scooby Apocalypse Arrives in May
DC released their full solicitations for May 2016 this week. May could very vwell be the last month before the "Rebirth" relaunch, as the remaining original New 52 series hit the issue #52 mark and many series wrap up ongoing storylines.
New Series:
- Future Quest #1
- Scooby Apocalypse #1
Ending Series:
- Batman '66 Meets The Man From U.N.C.L.E. #6
- Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6
- Last Gang in Town #6
- New Romancer #6
- The Omega Men #12
- Superman: American Alien #7
This Was Bill Gates’ Favorite XBLA Game
While Bill Gates doesn't play very many video games, the Microsoft co-founder does have a soft spot for one specific Xbox Live Arcade title: Zuma.
In this month's episode of IGN Unfiltered, XBLA creator Greg Canessa discussed Gates' involvement in Xbox Live Arcade, noting he was "personally interested" in the service because it was expanding the console's software portfolio and bringing with it new casual games.
"He personally was a casual gamer," Canessa explained. "He loved Zuma in particular. And so he wanted to actually give feedback on the experience. His kids were little at the time and so he said: 'This is actually something for the first time that I can play with my kids at home on the weekend.'"
OlliOlli 2, Not A Hero Announced for Xbox One
Roll7 has announced it is teaming with Worms developer Team17 to bring OlliOlli2: XL Edition and Not A Hero to Xbox One.
In the new XL Edition of OlliOlli 2, you'll be able to play the all new FreeSkate mode which allows you to practice your moves across five brand new levels. It also features five new worlds, 50 new amateur and pro levels, 250 new challenges, as well as Combo Rush, a local multiplayer split screen mode.
As for the Xbox One version of Not A Hero, it will feature exclusive content called "Me, Myself and Bunnylord," which has three new levels each with four unique side missions. You'll also be able to play as Bunnylord himself for the first time.
We don't have a set release date yet, but they will be coming to Xbox One later this year.
Rings Gets a New Release Date
Rings, the upcoming sequel to The Ring, has a new release date of October 28.
Rings was supposed to be coming out on April 1 after a delay from its original release date of November 13 last year.
We got our first look at the sequel, which takes place 13 years after the events of The Ring, back in March 2015.
The film is written by David Loucka, Jacob Aaron Estes, and Akiva Goldsman. F. Javier Gutiérrez is directing, and it will star Matilda Lutz, Alex Roe, and Johnny Galecki (The Big Bang Theory).
Joshua Hale Fialkov Signs With Oni Press
Comic writer Joshua Hale Fialkov will now exclusively be working with Oni Press.
This news comes via The Hollywood Reporter. Fialkov, who has written comics such as Elk's Run, I, Vampire, and The Life After, has signed an exclusive deal with Oni, and will be launching Jeff Steinberg: Champion of the Earth this year.
I, Vampire. Art by Andrea Sorrentino
Hunger Games’ Star Joins Seth Rogen Gamer Comedy
Josh Hutcherson will be starring in an upcoming Hulu comedy pilot called Future Man.
Future Man is from Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, and according to The Wrap, Hutcherson will star as Josh Futturman, "a socially inept janitor who is also a world-ranked gamer."
Josh Hutcherson in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay
Ron Howard Reportedly Directing Downey Jr’s Pinocchio
Ron Howard (In the Heart of the Sea) has reportedly taken over directing duties for Warner Bros.' Pinnochio. The film has been in development for years, but with Howard on board, Tracking Board says "things are expected to move quickly."
Iron Man's Robert Downey Jr. has been attached to the film for a while, and with him, Warner Bros. has been quick to switch directors. The team was originally eyeing Tim Burton to direct, though both Ben Stiller and Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood) have also been named.
Just Cause 3: Sky Fortress Expansion Revealed
Sky Fortress, the first expansion for Just Cause 3, is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in March, Square Enix announced today. Those who have purchased the Air, Land, and Sea Expansion Pass will be able to play the add-on a week early.
Sky Fortress introduces the Bavarium Wingsuit, a "new upgradeable, rocket-powered, weaponized" wingsuit for Rico Rodriguez. The expansion also includes new missions, a personal defense drone, and a new assault rifle called the Bavarium Splitter. Each new item will be useable in the main game.
If you haven't purchased the expansion pass, Sky Fortress will be available as a standalone download for $12 USD / €12.
Square Enix also detailed Just Cause 3's second expansion pack, titled Land Mech Assault. The "land" expansion will also include new missions, as well as a drivable, gravity gun-wielding armored mech.
Minecraft: Pocket Edition Update Adds Witches and New Skins
Mojang released its first update of the year for Minecraft: Pocket Edition and Windows 10 Beta Edition. The patch focuses primarily on redstone pieces, adding repeaters, comparators, dispensers, droppers, hoppers, and trapped chests.
Image via Mojang
Players will now have to beware of witches, and make sure to avoid their flying splash potions. Those potions, Mojang said, can make you "move slower or even poison you." Update 0.14 also adds armor-dying, for those "tired of