Scream Queens: Extended Opening Credit Footage
An extended opening credit sequence for the new FOX series Scream Queens has been released as part of the lead up to the series.
Scream Queens is a new comedy / horror anthology series starring Emma Roberts, Jamie Lee Curtis, Lea Michele, Keke Palmer, and Abigail Breslin. It will have a two hour premiere on September 22. The credit sequence features the cast members facing off with the show's devil-masked killer, setting up the whodunnit aspect of the series.
Last month, creator Ryan Murphy took the stage during the TCA press tour, alongside the cast and co-creators Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan, to talk about how different Scream Queens is from his other show American Horror Story.
New Mortal Kombat X DLC Announced for 2016
NetherRealm Studios has confirmed it is indeed working on more DLC for Mortal Kombat X.
Due out in the first half of 2016, it'll apparently be made up of new playable characters, skins and a new stage. No further specifics were given.
Yesterday, series creator Ed Boon teased four new fighters would be coming to the bloody brawler, confirmed that the "Kombat Pack 1" comment made on a Mortal Kombat X live stream does indeed mean more DLC is on the way.
Once Upon a Time: Season 5 Merida Poster
ABC has released a new poster for Season 5 of Once Upon a Time.
The poster features Disney's Princess Merida from the Pixar film Brave, with the caption "Bravery is a choice." .
#Oncers, are you ready for Merida? pic.twitter.com/sjYvF6o9Kl
— Once Upon A Time (@OnceABC) September 2, 2015
Earlier this year at Comic Con we got the chance to see Merida (Amy Manson) in action for the first time in a teaser trailer which you can find below. We'll also get to see the villainous journey ahead for Emma Swan in season 5.
Nickelodeon Considering Reviving Several Series
Nickelodeon is considering the idea of bringing back some of its earlier programs.
Russell Hicks, president of content and development at Nickelodeon, told Variety "we are looking at our library to bring back ideas, shows that were loved, in a fresh new way."
Some options include the likes of Rugrats, Hey Arnold, You Can't Do That on Television, and the much more recent Victorious. Variety suggests that any revivals would not take up much of Nickelodeon's development efforts, and it's possible they would come back as a movie or one off special, rather than a full series.
WildStar Free-to-Play Release Date Revealed
Carbine Studios has announced WildStar will officially go free-to-play on September 29.
The business model conversion comes alongside the biggest update poised to hit the game yet, with new content, revamped loot and stats, and a heck of a lot of quality-of-life improvements.
The studio is also stressing a streamlined starting experience for those new to the game or put off the first time round, alongside a loyalty program for its veteran players.
A closed beta for the new business model is still ongoing, with a second phase starting imminently to make sure the economic aspects of the game are ready for the shift, alongside the already-tested gameplay modifications. Any current subscriber can access the beta now, otherwise intrigued players can register interest now.
Comic Book Reviews for September 2, 2015
September is underway, and the month is already off to a strong start as far as new comics are concerned. Marvel delivered another wave of Secret Wars tie-ins this week, as well as the final issue of Daredevil and the start of Deadpool vs. Thanos. However, it was the first in their series of "50 Years of S.H.I.E.L.D." specials that proved to be the surprise hit of the week.
DC had a solid outing as well, in between DC Bombshells #2, The Omega Men #4 and Midnighter #4. Meanwhile, Dynamite kicked off a strange new crossover in Aliens/Vampirella #1, while Image launched yet another winner with Plutonia #1.
Scroll down to see reviews for these and other new releases, and be sure to let us know your favorite comics of the week in the comments below.
The Force Awakens: Kylo Ren’s Helmet Revealed in Full for the First Time
Star Wars: The Force Awakens villain Kylo Ren’s helmet was shown in full for the first time during Disney's global live toy unboxing event.
The Tokyo, Japan segment showcased three giant JAKKS figures with a 31-inch First Order Stormtrooper, a 48-inch talking First Order Stormtrooper and a 31-inch Kylo Ren.
Previously only seen in frontal view, the removable cloak on the Kylo Ren figure gave fans a full look at the villain's masked helmet.
The helmet’s design has almost identical qualities to Darth Vader’s own obsidian helm, especially the skirting that curves around the back of the hull.
World of Warships Release Date Revealed
Wargaming has announced its follow-up to World of Tanks, World of Warships, will officially launch on September 17.
The free-to-play title will release with four classes of warships, spanning more than 80 different vessels and nations including the UK, US, Germany, Japan and the USSR.
“Based on our Open Beta success with World of Warships, Wargaming is poised to launch our next big game,” stated Fred Menou, Head of Global Publishing at Wargaming. “With 2 million participants and the average player spending three hours a day in game we have an armada of sea captains ready to take the helm."
If you're wanting to know more about what the title has in store, be sure to check out our impressions from a trip to the studio's headquarters in St. Petersburg, Russia.
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Fallout Monopoly Officially Announced for Release This Year
Bethesda has officially confirmed a special edition of Monopoly themed around the hit Fallout franchise is set to be released later this year.
The Fallout Twitter announced the game, with ShackNews reporting Monopoly: Fallout Collector's Edition will be released in November to coincide with the launch of Fallout 4 and will include locations from all games in the series. It will be a GameStop exclusive in the US - we're waiting to hear on other territories.