Largest Known Solar System Discovered
Picture how large Pluto's orbit is around our Sun. Now picture a planet 12 to 15 times the mass of Jupiter orbiting at a distance 140 times wider than that.
This planet, called 2MASS J2126-8140, and its star pair, are part of what astronomers are calling the largest solar system ever discovered, according to BBC.
"We were very surprised to find such a low-mass object so far from its parent star," said Dr. Simon Murphy from the Australian National University. "There is no way it formed in the same way as our solar system did, from a large disc of dust and gas."
Guild Wars 2 Post-Expansion Patch Expands Gliding
Guild Wars 2's newest patch is a doozy, offering players the chance to glide majestically through the skies wherever they want, among other things.
First introduced in the game's recent Heart of Thorns expansion, the gliding mechanic from Maguuma Jungle has been expanded throughout the world except for dungeons, story instances, and other areas where flying could be exploited.
Commanders can now promote Lieutenants in their squads to lead subgroups while the boss gets to sit back, bark orders and place markers.
Old Man Logan Has a Bloody Mission
Marvel released the first issue of their ongoing Old Man Logan comic today, which shed more light on the character's role in the All-New, All-Different Marvel Universe.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Old Man Logan #1!
This issue picked up right where last year's Old Man Logan mini-series left off. Much of this issue features Logan struggling to remember his past and marveling at the differences between this world and his own. But after seeing a newspaper, Logan realized that his this reality is unfolding several years before the supervillain uprising that created his dystopian future. Immediately, Logan dedicated himself to ensuring that his future never comes to pass. And he'll accomplish that goal by being the ebst there is at what he does, which is stabbing people.
DeLoreans Are Going Back Into Production
Back to the Future's time-traveling sports car is making a return, as the DeLorean is going back into production for the first time since the 1980s.
According to Houston TV station KPRC (via TIME), DeLorean Motor Company CEO Stephen Wynne plans to make 300 more of the 1982 model using the remaining parts the company still has from the 80s. "It’s huge for us," he told the station. "It means we’re back as a car company again."
Wynne plans to start selling the new DeLoreans sometime next year for less than $100,000.
Valve VR: Up Close With the New HTC Vive Pre
Valve has given an opportunity to get a closer look at a near-final model of HTC's upcoming Vive Pre, a VR system design for developers.
The Vive Pre sports a front-facing camera intended to be used to blend physical elements of the real-world with the virtual world. Also pictured are the controllers, which can be seen from a side view, revealing more of their ergonomic design and trigger buttons.
HTC unveiled the Vive Pre at CES 2016. It features a new design that is expected to be more comfortable, ergonomic, and powerful. The headset is more compact and has a brighter display with improved visual quality.
Dota 2 Winter Battle Pass Announced
Dota 2's winter 2016 battle pass is available now. A "battleground companion" for Dota's 2016 winter season, the $8 pass allows players to use their skills to earn "digital fortune and glory." Access to the 2016 Shanghai Major Compendium also comes with the pass.
Level up your battle pass by completing an in-game quest-line, where you'll choose one of three paths "to determine your current objective"—support, solo, or carry. You're able to choose your path in the picking phase, adjusting for what your team needs. If you complete each task—like "giv
Zack Snyder Consulted With Christopher Nolan Before BvS
Before moving forward with Batman v Superman, director Zack Snyder asked for Christopher Nolan's approval to essentially make Batman a villain in Dawn of Justice.
Snyder recalled his discussion with The Dark Knight trilogy director in an interview Empire, saying he told Nolan: "You tell me if you don’t want me to do it." After a few moments of silence, Nolan replied: "Well, we don’t own these characters. When you’re done making Batman movies, someone else will
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Snyder went on to say he thinks Nolan "found it a little bit hard," admitting he "would feel the same way." That said, the director moved forward with his plan to pit the Superman and Batman against one another, aiming to create an intimate conflict between the two. "In a lot of ways Batman v Superman is a very personal concept," he added. "It is just two people trying to understand each other’s point of view."
Pokken Tournament Championship Series Announced
The Pokemon Company has announced that the Pokken World Championships will be held in San Fransisco during the 2016 Pokemon World Championships. Leading up to the big event, Pokken is set to appear at Evo 2016 in July, as well as at the Pokemon US National Championships.
The Pokken World Championships are invitation-only, granted only to those who've qualified throughout the season, and will take place from August 19 to August 21.
Bandai Namco's Pokken Tournament is set to release across North America and Europe on March 18--the same day it hits Japan. It was revealed earlier this month that Mewtwo, Garchomp, Braixen, and Chandelure will join the fighting game's roster.
Why Caity Lotz Likes Legends of Tomorrow’s ‘Very Different’ Sara Lance
The Sara Lance who Caity Lotz is playing on DC's Legends of Tomorrow already feels like a step away from the character who she portrayed on The CW's Arrow.
Ever since she was introduced as a full-fledged character in Season 2 of Arrow, Sara has gone through the storytelling gamut. She even died in Season 3 of the series before being brought back to life via the Lazarus Pit earlier in Season 4.
The pilot for Legends of Tomorrow shows Sara ready to strike out on her own journey, and already she's shown a lighter, more carefree side of herself than viewers saw on Arrow. With Sara playing a more central role on this new The CW spinoff of Arrow and The Flash, audiences can expect to get to know a whole new side of Lotz's character.
Check Out These Cute Civil War Plushies
Funko are turning some leading characters from Captain America: Civil War into plushies, as part of their 'Mopeez' line.
Captain America, Iron Man, Black Widow, Crossbones, Black Panther, and Vision will all be released in plush form. Slouched over and a little angry, these little guys stand around 4.5 inches tall.
Funko's Captain America: Civil War Mopeez are expected to release in May 2016, and will cost $8. They're available for pre-order over at Entertainment Earth.
Last week, Hasbro also unveiled the newest in its line of Captain America: Civil War merchandise. Its toys include Black Widow as part of the Avengers Titan Hero Series, 3.75 inch and 6 inch Legends Series figures, and a Marvel Miniverse two-pack of figures.