Valve Launches the First-Ever Steam Lunar New Year Sale
Valve has kicked off yet another of its famous sales, this time with a choose your own adventure twist.
The "Steam Lunar New Year Sale" has everything you've come to expect — that is to say deep discounts on a plethora of PC games. In addition launching Steam will also reveal a sort of riddle game where your decisions determine which sales are highlighted for you.
The first question asks players whether they'd swim through or drive around a massive body of water. The first option coughs up a series of seafaring games. The second offers automobile themed activities. Though not all of the games, like the recently released American Truck Simulator, are actually on sale.
Hot Toys Announces Star Wars First Order Cosbaby Line
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is getting Hot Toys's Cosbaby treatment, starting with the First Order, as commanded by Captain Phasma. Besides Captain Phasma, these cuties feature a First Order Stormtrooper, First Order Flametrooper, First Order Snowtrooper, and First Order TIE pilot.
Each bobble head figure stands just over 4 inches tall, including the base. Figures will be sold individually, and though Hot Toys hasn't announced a price, most of the existing Cosbaby figures are priced at $16 USD.
Hot Toys is offering a collectible set of six, wherein Captain Phasma will come wearing extra shiny chrome armor. Those who order the set will also grab an additional Jakku-exclusive First Order Stormtrooper. No price has been announced for the set, but previous bundles have sold in the $100 USD to $150 USD range.
How to Stream Super Bowl 50 for Free
The showdown between the Broncos and Panthers is this Sunday. While the Super Bowl is easy enough to watch for those with an over-the-air antenna or cable subscription, it’s a little more complicated for cord cutters. Thankfully, CBS is making it easy for everyone to watch the game. Here’s how you can stream Super Bowl 50 for free.
If you have a media streaming device hooked up to your TV, you can simply download the CBS or CBS Sports app. The app is available for Apple TV, Roku, Xbox One, and Amazon Fire devices.
Todd Howard to be Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award
Bethesda Studios game director and executive producer Todd Howard will receive a lifetime achievement award at the Game Developer's Choice Awards during GDC in March.
The recognition comes for Howard's work on games with "pioneering open world gameplay" as well as his "his indelible contributions to the world of gaming."
GDC events general manager Meggan Scavio said "We’re proud to honor the visionary developer for his leadership in creating these universes," specifically referring to the Fallout and Elder Scrolls series. In a broader sense, Scavio is referring to the work Howard has done in his 22 years at Bethesda.
"This award reflects on the amazing craft of Todd Howard and his team," Scavio added.
Batman v Superman Director Teases Justice League Heroes
While Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice will mainly focus on Henry Cavill's Man of Steel and Ben Affleck's Dark Knight, director Zack Snyder plans to introduce several other members of the Justice League, and recently teased their inclusion.
"As far as the other Justice League characters go, they play a very small role," Snyder told the Hall of Justice Podcast (via io9). "It’s really just a whisper they exist," he added, noting Wonder Woman is the only exception, as viewers will "see her really well."
MacGyver Movie Reboot in the Works
Lionsgate is working on a movie reboot of ABC's action-adventure TV show MacGyver.
Company CEO Jon Feltheimer made the reveal today during Lionsgate’s earnings call with analysts. The movie will be produced by Lee David Zlotoff—the series creator—and Neal Moritz, of The Fast and the Furious fame. Feltheimer released no other information.
Richard Dean Anderson as MacGyver
Why Bendis Stayed with Spider-Man Miles Morales
Writer Brian Michael Bendis, along with artist Sara Pichelli, ushered in a new era for Spider-Man Miles Morales this week with the launch of Spider-Man #1, which saw the character join the Marvel Prime Universe in earnest. We talked to Bendis about what made him decide to stay with the character, the danger that Civil War 2 will present to Miles, and we also get his reaction to Jessica Jones and ask about the controversial plot point that had fans talking.
Netflix Renews Orange is the New Black for 3 More Seasons
Netflix and Lionsgate have announced that Orange is the New Black has been renewed for three additional seasons.
Season 4 is set to premiere on Friday, June 17, and the just-ordered Seasons 5, 6, and 7 will follow in subsequent years. It was also announced that Jenji Kohan will remain as executive producer and showrunner for the additional seasons.
Netflix has given two-season orders to shows before, however this is the first time a three-season order has been given by the streaming service - a move that is very rare in television, overall. Netflix doesn't release viewership numbers, however they have said that Orange is the New Black is their most successful series.
Fear the Walking Dead Adds Hemlock Grove’s Dougray Scott
Dougray Scott (Hemlock Grove, Mission: Impossible II) will join the cast of Fear the Walking Dead in its second season. An AMC rep confirmed Dougray's recurring role to TVLine, but hasn't provided details on the character.
Dougray Scott (seen here in Hemlock Grove).
Fallout Fan Told to Destroy his Special Edition to Secure Refund
A Fallout fan had to destroy his $125 special edition vinyl soundtrack in order to secure a refund.
According to Eurogamer, Paul Watson contacted Bethesda when he realised one of his four-disc Fallout 3 vinyl special edition soundtrack records arrived warped.
After providing Bethesda with photographic evidence of the issue, he then received a $25 credit to his account. When enquiring if he could receive a full refund, Bethesda informed him that to qualify for the full credit, he would have to destroy the unwarped items, too.
"You only showed that one of the records was damaged so we refunded you for that damaged record," stated a Bethesda representative in an email. "If the other records are similarly affected, please provide photos. However if they are not affected and you still would like a full refund for the product, please follow the instructions below for this limited edition item: Destroy the other records, and provide photos of the damaged records.