Sony Is Removing Facebook From PS3, Vita, PS TV
Sony is removing Facebook features from the PS3, Vita, and PlayStation TV.
As of September 15 this year (yesterday), Facebook applications are no longer downloadable for Vita and PlayStation TV. Additionally, facebook features "integrated within the PS3 and Vita systems" will be terminated early next year.
Support will continue until January 2016, but Sony says "The schedule may change depending on circumstances." Facebook functionality on the PS4 will not be affected in any way.
Facebook's CEO recently said the company is working on a "Dislike" button.
RiffTrax Takes on Miami Connection in Theaters
IGN has teamed up with Fathom Events and RiffTrax once again to bring the cult classic Miami Connection to theaters -- with a live RiffTrax commentary, of course.
RiffTrax's Miami Connection will be playing on the big screen nationwide on Thursday, October 1 at 8:00 p.m ET / 7:00 p.m. CT, and tape delayed to 7:00 p.m. MT / 8:00 p.m. PT. There will also be a re-broadcast on Tuesday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m. local time.
Pacific Rim 2 on Hold, Possibly Canceled
Guillermo del Toro's sequel to Pacific Rim has reportedly been put on hold, and subsequently may never see the light of day.
According to THR, the much anticipated follow-up to del Toro's big budget monster movie "isn't a sure thing." Sources claim Legendary Pictures has halted production on Pacific Rim 2 indefinitely, delaying the film beyond its planned August 2017 release, if it gets made at all.
Just last week we heard production on the film may have been delayed, moving the shoot date from November of this year to sometime in 2016. Now however, it appears the sequel -- reportedly titled Pacific Rim: Maelstrom -- is in a bit more trouble than initially believed.
NBA 2K16 Companion App Cover Star Announced
2K has announced that Paul George will be the cover star for the NBA 2K16 Companion app, MyNBA2K16.
The two-time NBA All-Star will be the inaugural cover star for the app when it launches for free on October 1. "I've been a long-time fan of the NBA 2K series and love staying close to the game when I'm on the road," he said.
MyNBA2K16 allows you to stay constantly connected to NBA 2K, including a MyCareer display, the MyPlayer story, as well as more ways to earn the in-game currency. It will also include the MyTeam Mobile collectible card game.
"It was a natural choice to select Paul George as 2K's first-ever cover athlete for MyNBA2K16," said Alfred Brody, Vice President of Marketing for NBA 2K.
Jenna Coleman Reportedly Leaving Doctor Who
Jenna Coleman, who plays Clara Oswald on Doctor Who, is expected to leave the show this year.
The Mirror has reported that Coleman has landed a role as Queen Victoria in an upcoming ITV drama. ITV has said that it is not making "any announcements about casting" at the moment, and the BBC has also not yet confirmed Coleman's departure as the Time Lord's assistant.
In an interview published in the Radio Times this week, Coleman spoke about her role as Clara Oswald. "You're in Doctor Who knowing it will never last," she said.
Jenna Coleman started her career on soap opera Emmerdale, and has spent three years on Doctor Who. She is now expected to play a young Queen Victoria in an eight part series.
Rebel Galaxy Release Date Announced
Double Damage Games has announced that Rebel Galaxy will launch for PC on October 20.
The "action adventure space opera" from creators of Torchlight and Diablo is coming to Xbox One, PS4, and Mac later in 2015.
In the game, you are put in control of a capital spaceship and have to explore a randomly generated galaxy spanning multiple star systems. "You'll battle pirates, explore anomalies, befriend aliens, scavenge battle wreckage, mine asteroids, and discover artifacts," says the game's description.
Rebel Galaxy was first announced last year. In April, Read our Rebel Galaxy preview for more on what to expect from the upcoming release.
The Celebrities of Assassin’s Creed Syndicate
“I think what’s important about the historical characters in this game and this era is that not only does this time have really new inventions and weird facial hair and cool hats, but there’s also a lot of eccentric people with big personalities. This era introduces the concept that we know of today as being a celebrity.”
These words from Mel MacCoubrey, the Assistant Director of Narrative Design at Ubisoft Quebec, seem to perfectly encapsulate the tone of the folks who populate the world Assassin’s Creed Syndicate’s London. As Jacob and Evie set forth to liberate the seven Boroughs from the tight grasp of the Templar, they’re going to come across a motley crew recognizable figures who helped shape not only Victorian London, but the modern world as we know it. This was the era when the tabloids and scandal sheets started, so it’s only fitting that we get a peek inside the lives of some of these people.
The Walking Dead: Season 6 – New Sasha Image
While you eagerly await The Walking Dead's return to AMC on Sunday, October 11th, feast your eyes on this brand new character poster for Sonequa Martin-Green's traumatized Sasha.
Walking Dead: Season 6 Key Art
We last left Sasha in a state of self-isolation. Having been emotionally wrecked by the deaths of loved ones, she separated herself from the rest of the Alexandria citizens by sleeping up in the town's watchtower, forever on the lookout for gruesome walkers to snipe.
Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions Debuts in UK Later This Year
Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions, a live event celebrating the series, is debuting in the UK on December 20, 2015.
Following the sold-out performances in the North America, the show -- which uses a full orchestra and large-screen projectors to "bring
to life" -- is coming to the Hammersmith Apollo, London.
Susie Benchasil Seiter will conduct the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and perform the game themes composed by Junichi Masuda. Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions will also feature music composed by Chad Seiter and on-screen visual displays directed by Jeron Moore.
There will also be an opportunity to meet Susie, Chad, and Jeron in an after-show poster signing.
Secret Wars #5 Sells Big in August
Secret Wars #5 was the best-selling comic book in August, according to Diamond Comics' sales figures. The continued success of both the Secret Wars crossover and their various Star Wars comics helped Marvel claim seven of the ten slots on the top ten best-selling comics list, though they faced renewed competition from perennial favorites like Batman and The Walking Dead.
The sales figures revealed a couple other interesting trends. Amazing Spider-Man: renew Your Vows appears to be the most successful of the many Secret Wars tie-ins. Is that merely due to the enduring popularity of Dan Slott's Amazing Spider-Man series, or does it indicate a demand for more stories featuring a married Peter Parker? Also, while it didn't quite crack the top ten, DC Bombshells #1 sold unusually well (ranking at #18) for a reprint of a digital-first series.