G.I. Joe Gets Shared Universe with Micronauts, More
Hasbro and Paramount Pictures will unite G.I. Joe, the Micronauts, Visionaries, ROM, and M.A.S.K. in one shared movie universe.
The duo has previous collaborated on other toys-to-film projects, including Transformers and two standalone G.I. Joe films. The article does not mention if their flagship Transformers franchise will bleed into the other five properties.
The movies are to be produced by Allspark Pictures, Hasbro's recently minted film label. Paramount will handle distribution.
Allspark has thus far released only one movie, a critically and commercially unsuccessful adaptation of Jem and the Holograms. Meanwhile, a ROM comic book reboot was recently announced at IDW publishing.
Wrestling Wrap Up: Roman Loses at TLC, Wins Big on RAW
I honestly don't know where to start here, but I do know I'm gonna write a hell of a lot about Roman Reigns. Again. He was thwarted at TLC but then came back 24 hours later and toppled Sheamus (and the League, and Vince) on RAW to capture the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
And it was f***ing glorious.
Am I a giant Roman Reigns fan now? Nah. Has WWE solved the "Roman Reigns problem?" Nope. I don't know what Smackdown holds. Or next week's TV. Or the storyline going forward. But Sunday and Monday night were both awesome. And told an incredible, quick story that pushed Reigns up and over like never before. And got the crowd with him. The Boston crowd. The Philly crowd. The online crowd. Yes, there were still people on the web screaming that he sucks and that he wasn't over (not sure what events those folks were watching), but that'll most likely be Roman's cross to bear forever and ever.
Interactive Assassin’s Creed Jack the Ripper Trailer Unveiled
Ubisoft has released a new, interactive trailer for Assassin's Creed Syndicate's Jack the Ripper DLC.
Check out the video below, in which you can explore industrial London and aid Evie Frye as she seeks to thwart the malicious efforts of Jack the Ripper.
This new add-on campaign, which the publisher unveiled back at Tokyo Game Show, is now available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 for Assassin's Creed Syndicate Season Pass holders. You can also purchase the DLC separately for $15. Those on PC will be able to access the content next week on December 22.
Animal Crossing’s Isabelle, Back in Nendoroid Form
Good Smile Company has re-released Animal Crossing: New Leaf's Nendoroid Isabelle. The village mayor's personal secretary stands at around 4 inches, and comes with a bunch of accessories.
The figure will be released in April, but can be preordered from December 15 to January 13 at the Good Smile Shop. New Leaf's most helpful puppy will cost you around $30 USD, or 3,333 yen.
She can be posed, and will ship with musical notes, a clipboard, and a question mark—so you'll definitely be able to recreate her "Do you need something?" pose. The site notes that she's not able to balance on her own, so the stand she comes with is necessary.
Hideo Kojima Officially Exits Konami to Start New Studio
Metal Gear Solid creator and director Hideo Kojima has finally split with Konami, according to Japanese financial publication The Nikkei.
The report, translated from Japanese, explains that the developer will break with the publisher to begin a new studio. His new company will apparently retain an unspecified number of former Kojima Productions staff, and is in talks with Sony to develop for PlayStation platforms.
Kojima and Konami have been in conflict for the better part of 2015. It began publicly with the cancellation of the developer's Silent Hill project, and escalated as Konami removed Kojima's name from marketing material for Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain.
12 New Comics From Marvel in March
Marvel released their full lineup of solicitations for March 2016 today. Both the Avengers and X-Men franchises will be kicking off major crossover storylines that month, with the Avengers discovering the mysteries of Pleasant Hill in "Avengers: Standoff" and the X-Men facing an old enemy in "Apocalypse Wars." Plus, Marvel will be launching several more new series, including International Iron Man, the X-Men '92 ongoing series and Black Widow.
New Series:
- The Amazing Spider-Man & Silk: The Spiderfly Effect #1
- Avengers Standoff: Assault on Pleasant Hill Alpha #1
- Black Widow #1
- Haunted Mansion #1
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Update: PC copies are sold out, but PS4 and Xbox One are still available.
Walmart has the deal. I believe this is the first discount for the PC version.
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Werewolves and Modern Warfare Combine in Cry Havoc
These days you can't throw a rock without hitting a promising new creator-owned series from Image Comics. Writer Simon Spurrier (X-Force, The Spire) and artist Ryan Kelly (Local, Northlanders) are the latest creative team to make their home at Image. In January the duo will launch an new ongoing series called Cry Havoc, which combines elements of horror, werewolf folklore, military drama and romance into one unique package.
Cry Havoc is a comic that almost defies description, so we figured it was best to let Spurrier explain the premise for himself. We recently chatted with the writer via email to learn more about the origins of Cry Havoc, the difficulties involved in mapping out such a complex narrative and the appeal and challenge of developing a new book at Image.
The Long Dark Reveals Story Mode
Popular first-person, man-vs.-nature survival game The Long Dark is getting a full-blown Story Mode, the developers at Hinterland Studio have announced. The first part launches in Spring 2016, and the first teaser can be seen in the video above. It's expected to clock in at about 3-4 hours, with subsequent episodes lasting 2-3 hours for a grand season total of 10-12 hours. The current Sandbox Mode is available for $19.99 on Steam and Xbox One, but the price will increase when Story mode launches in the Spring. At launch,all Kickstarter, Early Access, and Game Preview backers will get Story mode at no additional charge.
Players in Story Mode will alternate playing as pilot Will Mackenzie and Dr. Astrid Greenwood in their quest to survive in the aftermath of the "First Flare" event. “After keeping our community in the dark about our plans for Story Mode, we’re thrilled to finally be able to reveal some details of what we’ve been working on alongside the over 75 updates we’ve made to Sandbox Mode over the last year,” said Hinterland founder and creative director Raphael van Lierop. “Our success on Early Access proved there’s an audience for a more thoughtful survival experience, and the resources we’ve been able to invest in the game will help us pursue our ambitions around storytelling as we continue to expand this world. We see a bright future for The Long Dark, and are committed to a longterm relationship with our players.”
Microtransactions Coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 3
Activision has announced that it is bringing Call of Duty Points to Call of Duty: Black Ops III.
This new optional virtual currency is purchased with real money, and allows players to secure additional Supply Drops in multiplayer or Vials of Liquid Divinium in Zombies Mode. The currency will only be available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Black Ops III's Black Market has been updated with three new melee weapons, the Butterfly Knife, Wrench, and Brass Knuckles. There are also new taunts, body and head variants for each Specialist, Epic rarity camo, and calling cards.
Activision says that "the entire range of new items can be obtained by simply playing the game and trading the Cryptokeys you earn for Supply Drops in the Black Market."