First Need for Speed Update Will Address Rubber-Band AI, Add Neons
Need for Speed developer Ghost Games has confirmed what players can expect from the game’s first update, which is due before the end of November, via a new post on the Need for Speed website.
One of the most significant tweaks will address Need for Speed’s imperfect catch-up AI, which Ghost Games’ Ben Walke noted was “one of the big talking points” following the game’s release earlier this month.
Other fixes will include new wrap editor features, rear-view mirror functionality, a first look at neons, a REP increase from 50 to 60, and Ken Block’s ‘Hoonicorn’ and Shinichi Morohoshi’s custom Diablo gifted upon completion of their respective narrative threads.
MST3K Kickstarter Meets Goal
The Kickstarter for the return of Mystery Science Theater 3000 has reached its goal of $2 million USD, and it still has 25 days left in its fundraising campaign.
On November 10, show co-creator Joel Hodgson announced the MST3K Kickstarter and its initial goal of $2 million. That amount was earmarked for 3 all-new, feature length episodes of the show.
Stretch goals include more episodes, with the $5.5 million goal meaning Hodgson and his crew can put out 12 totally new episodes of the greatest movie-riffing, sci-fi prop-comedy show to ever have existed.
Hodgson, whose affable, sleepy charm drove the show through the Mitchell episode, took to Twitter to thank the show's backers, saying "I knew it was coming, but I still can’t believe it. Thanks to 18,328 of you, MST3K lives again."
Microtransaction System Returns to Forza Motorsport 6
Forza’s microtransaction-based ‘Token’ system has been introduced in Forza Motorsport 6 and players will be able to purchase and use tokens to acquire in-game items like cars and Mod packs, explains Turn 10’s Brian Ekberg.
Prices range from 100 tokens for USD$1 to USD$100 for 20,000 tokens.
Forza’s Token system is a secondary currency that was first introduced in Forza Motorsport 4 but is only useful to players who want to buy certain cars for their career garage immediately rather than earn and generate their in-game credits via normal play.
Traditional players who are only interested in building their in-game bank balance by racing (and do not want to see the token feature in any of Forza 6’s menus) will have the option to disable this feature from appearing by turning tokens off in the HUD options.
IGN’s Star Wars Holiday Gift Guide
The season of giving is upon us once again, and if you're scratching your head over the perfect Star Wars gift for that special someone in your life, we've got your back. We've assembled this guide to help you find the perfect way to say "Happy Life Day!" to the rest of your family on Kashyyyk.
The Sphero BB-8 app controlled droid is the toy that seems too awesome to actually exist. We all doubted that adorable little soccer ball was anything more than CGI, but then they showed us the actual robot used in the movie and followed up by introducing this amazing smart-phone controlled toy. After that Sphero dropped the mic and walked off the stage.
Bryan Singer Reportedly Directing Next X-Men Movie in 2017
X-Men: Apocalypse director Bryan Singer will reportedly return to helm the next X-Men film.
According to Le Journal de Montréal (via Heroic Hollywood), Singer could begin shooting in early 2017, after production begins in November of 2016 at Mel’s Studios in Montreal.
A deal with Fox was allegedly struck recently for the next film to return to the Montreal studio due in part because of Singer “likes the city”.
Agent Carter: First Official Look at Peggy in Season 2
Marvel and ABC have dropped the first official photo of Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter in the second season of Marvel's Agent Carter. Check it out below.
Marvel's Agent Carter's second season will premiere January 5, 2016 on ABC - a few months before Marvel's Agents of SHIELD returns from hiatus on March 8th. The official description for the show places the photo above in Peggy's new LA home: read it below.
NBA 2K16 Free Weekend Coming For Xbox Live Gold Members
NBA 2K16 will be free to play for Xbox Live Gold member this coming weekend on Xbox One.
According to Xbox Wire, starting 9 am PT on Friday, November 20 and running through 11:59 pm PT on Sunday, November 22, hoops fans will have full access to NBA 2K16.
Players will have the chance to delve into the new and improved MyCareer mode, written and directed by Spike Lee (He Got Game, Do the Right Thing), in which you can create a player and work your way up through high school and college to play in the NBA.
Ezra Miller on How His Version of The Flash Is Different
Ezra Miller, who's set to star as The Flash in the DC Cinematic Universe, recently spoke about his take on the hero and how it will differ from Grant Gustin's portrayal of Barry Allen on The CW's popular TV series.
After pointing out the obvious fact that it he'll be playing The Flash on the big screen rather than television, Miller revealed that he hopes to offer a multi-dimensional take the character that explores his humanity.
"I’d like for it to be an exploration of a human being, a multi-dimensional human being, to speak," Miller told Entertainment Weekly. "I’d like the character to have many dimensions. But really, I’d like him to have the usual dimensions we know and love, and then some extra ones that are part of the amazing consideration of this superhero.
Teen Titans, New Suicide Squad, Aquaman Get New Writers
DC Comics has revealed the new creative teams for three of its ongoing titles: New Suicide Squad, Aquaman, and Teen Titans.
New Suicide Squad #17 will be written by Grayson and Batman Eternal's Tim Seeley, with illustrations by Juan Ferreyra (Gotham by Midnight, Batman Eternal).
Meanwhile, Aquaman #49 is being penned by Dan Abnett (Titans Hunt) with art by Vicente Cifuentes (Convergence: Justice League).
Finally, DC Comics revealed that Action Comics' Greg Park is writing Teen Titans #17, with illustrations by Noel Rodriguez (Red Hood and the Outlaws).
McConaughey Eyed For Stephen King’s The Dark Tower
Sony Pictures and MRC are reportedly eyeing Matthew McConaughey to star in the big-screen adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower series.
Sources close to The Wrap are saying that "preliminary discussions" are taking place to put McConaughey in the cowboy boots of protagonist Roland Deschain, while Variety reports McConaughey will play sinister villain Walter Padick — aka the Man in Black. The former publication notes that while neither side has committed, both "are interested in striking a deal."