Virtual Reality Expected to Generate $5.1 Billion in 2016
Virtual reality is expected to generate $5.1 billion in sales in 2016 with an install base of 38.9 million consumers, further cementing itself as a key technology in the video game industry.
That's according to SuperData Research, who predicts that Europe, with $1.9 billion in sales, will lead the charge in the VR space, which includes hardware, accessories, and software. North America will finish close behind with $1.5 billion, while Asia ($1.1 billion), and the rest of the world ($0.6 billion) round out the remaining of the $5.1 billion figure.
The 2016 total is up from just $660 million in 2015 and is expected to climb to $8.9 billion in 2017 and again to $12.3 billion in 2018.
Virtual Reality Expected to Generate $5.1 Billion in 2016
Virtual reality is expected to generate $5.1 billion in sales in 2016 with an install base of 38.9 million consumers, further cementing itself as a key technology in the video game industry.
That's according to SuperData Research, who predicts that Europe, with $1.9 billion in sales, will lead the charge in the VR space, which includes hardware, accessories, and software. North America will finish close behind with $1.5 billion, while Asia ($1.1 billion), and the rest of the world ($0.6 billion) round out the remaining of the $5.1 billion figure.
The 2016 total is up from just $660 million in 2015 and is expected to climb to $8.9 billion in 2017 and again to $12.3 billion in 2018.
Gotham Exec Producer Reveals Paul Reubens as Penguin’s Dad
Gotham executive producer Danny Cannon has shared the first look at Paul Reubens on the show.
Reubens was announced to play Tucker Cobblepot, father of the Penguin, at New York Comic-Con last year. Today, Cannon tweeted a photo of Reubens standing with Robin Lord Taylor (Penguin), both in character.
Back in NY shooting pic.twitter.com/5fwzjxH780
— Danny Cannon (@DannyJCannon) January 5, 2016
John Stamos Asked Another Olsen to Join Fuller House
Full House is returning next month with a new series called Fuller House, but the Olsens won't be reprising their role as Michelle Tanner. Show producer John Stamos has revealed why that's the case, confirming they also offered the part to the twins' younger sister, Elizabeth.
In an interview with Howard Stern (via People), Stamos said he asked Mary-Kate Olsen about the role, but the twins weren't interested. "I talked to Mary-Kate and I explained kind of what the show was going to be, and told them I would love them to be on there and they decided not to, which I respect."
The Show that Ended in 2015 That You’ll Miss the Most
Last week we invited you all to take a poll about which TV show that ended in 2015 you were most upset about. The one that may not have gotten proper closure. Or, even, the one that did but you still wanted more of.
Well, the results are in and Hannibal took the top spot, in a very definitive manner. If you go down the list you'll see beloved shows like Parks and Recreation, Community, Justified, and the like; all of which were great series but got to live way longer than Hannibal's three seasons. And all of which knew their end was coming and prepared accordingly. Some would say that Hannibal creator Bryan Fuller saw the cancelation writing on the wall and gave us an ending that could stand as either a cliffhanger OR a finish, but it's clear that Hannibal fans still desperately want more.
The Show that Ended in 2015 That You’ll Miss the Most
Last week we invited you all to take a poll about which TV show that ended in 2015 you were most upset about. The one that may not have gotten proper closure. Or, even, the one that did but you still wanted more of.
Well, the results are in and Hannibal took the top spot, in a very definitive manner. If you go down the list you'll see beloved shows like Parks and Recreation, Community, Justified, and the like; all of which were great series but got to live way longer than Hannibal's three seasons. And all of which knew their end was coming and prepared accordingly. Some would say that Hannibal creator Bryan Fuller saw the cancelation writing on the wall and gave us an ending that could stand as either a cliffhanger OR a finish, but it's clear that Hannibal fans still desperately want more.
Nintendo Network Maintenance Scheduled for Next Week
Nintendo has announced that its online network will be undergoing maintenance early next week.
According to Nintendo's maintenance schedule, "some network services," including online play and rankings may be unavailable when the maintenance begins on Monday, January 11 at 5pm PT, 8pm ET. Services should be back up and running the following day at 3am PT, 6am ET.
The reason behind the maintenance has yet to be detailed, but it's quite possible Nintendo will be laying the groundwork for a forthcoming system update.
The next few months bring with it some exciting content for Nintendo fans, with Twilight Princess HD coming to Wii U on March 4 and Bayonetta joining Super Smash Bros. in February. What are you looking forward to seeing from Nintendo in 2016? Let us know in the comments.
Nintendo Network Maintenance Scheduled for Next Week
Nintendo has announced that its online network will be undergoing maintenance early next week.
According to Nintendo's maintenance schedule, "some network services," including online play and rankings may be unavailable when the maintenance begins on Monday, January 11 at 5pm PT, 8pm ET. Services should be back up and running the following day at 3am PT, 6am ET.
The reason behind the maintenance has yet to be detailed, but it's quite possible Nintendo will be laying the groundwork for a forthcoming system update.
The next few months bring with it some exciting content for Nintendo fans, with Twilight Princess HD coming to Wii U on March 4 and Bayonetta joining Super Smash Bros. in February. What are you looking forward to seeing from Nintendo in 2016? Let us know in the comments.
Legion: Fargo Actress Cast in X-Men TV Spinoff
Fargo's Rachel Keller has been cast in a yet-unknown role on FX's X-Men spinoff TV pilot, Legion.
The potential series focuses on the story of David Haller, the alleged son of Professor X who was previously diagnosed with Schizophrenia before realizing his supposed illness was actually something more.
Rachel Keller in Fargo.
Legion: Fargo Actress Cast in X-Men TV Spinoff
Fargo's Rachel Keller has been cast in a yet-unknown role on FX's X-Men spinoff TV pilot, Legion.
The potential series focuses on the story of David Haller, the alleged son of Professor X who was previously diagnosed with Schizophrenia before realizing his supposed illness was actually something more.
Rachel Keller in Fargo.