Google Introduces Android Wear App for iOS
Google has expanded support for its Android Wear watches by releasing a new Android Wear app for iOS.
On the official Google Blog, the company announced that Android Wear for iOS will work seamlessly with the previous two generations of iPhone products (iPhone 5, 5c, 5s, 6, or 6 Plus), provided they're also running iOS 8.2 or higher. And similar to its Android counterpart, The app currently supports the LG Watch Urbane, but in the future, all Android watches will be supported, including those manufactured by Huawei, ASUS and Motorola.
Ranking Fox’s Marvel Movies
The Fox Marvel films may exist separately from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but that doesn’t mean that they haven’t made a significant mark on the superhero movie landscape. And now, with the Fantastic Four reboot recently crashing and burning, what better time to rank the studio’s Marvel movies?
But before we get started, please remember that this list doesn’t include any of the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies from Marvel Studios. No Iron Man, Cap, Thor, or any Avenger for that matter (with the exception, of course, of Quicksilver, who straddles both studios). For our ranking of those MCU films, click through the link below.
First Look at Lucy Lane in Supergirl
Supergirl may be charged with protecting National City from an alien threat, but she won't be without friends.
EW has shared more details about Lucy Lane, Lois Lane's younger sister, who will play a big part in the upcoming CBS drama.
Played by Jenna Dewan Tatum (American Horror Story, The Witches of East End), Lucy Lane has been described as "strong, smart, and successful in her own right." Dewan Tatum has a recurring role and will debut a few episodes into the show when it launches this fall. EW also debuted the first look at Dewan Tatum as Lucy, as you can see below.
The Flash Casts Tony Todd as the Villain Zoom
The Flash has reportedly cast Tony Todd as the voice of Zoom for its second season.
Variety reports that the Candyman star will only be the voice, starting with the second episode of the season. Executive producer Andrew Kreisberg explained that the Zoom suit is going to look "more organic" and will have no skin showing, so the real identity of the character will be kept under wraps for much of the season.
“Part of the mystery of the season is who or what is underneath the Zoom outfit, and so we wanted to do something like James Earl Jones as Darth Vader--this iconic voice coming out of this mask," he said. "Last year, we thought of the Reverse-Flash as a speed warrior; this year, Zoom is like a speed demon, and no one does demon-voice better than Tony Todd.”
Torchlight 3 Isn’t Happening Because Dev Is ‘Burnt Out’
Torchlight developer Runic Games is making Hob instead of Torchlight 3 for a couple reasons. Most notably, the team is "burnt out," and wanted to make something new. The other reason? Runic has no interest in trying to compete with Blizzard’s Diablo 3.
"We’re just burnt out," Runic Games President Marsh Lefler told IGN when asked why the team made Hob instead of Torchlight 3. "Let’s admit it, Diablo 3 is killing it right now. Diablo 3 is a really fun game. Not that Torchlight 2 isn’t a fun game, it is, but it’s just different. For us to try to compete with Diablo 3? We weren’t trying to compete before."
Lefler added that Diablo and Torchlight were different kinds of action RPGs, and that after a decade of making dungeon-crawlers, "we just needed a little break" to focus on "something we love" that’s even more different.
Why High Profile Movies Are Switching From Netflix to Hulu
In a blog post from Netflix this past weekend, the company's Chief Content Officer, Ted Sarandos, explained that as they turn their focus to original movies (that will sometimes be released simultaneously in theaters) - from creators such as Brad Pitt, Ricky Gervais, Judd Apatow, Angelina Jolie, Sofia Coppola and Adam Sandler - they've decided not to renew their agreement in the U.S. with Epix, the cable network. Which means that "some high profile movies including Hunger Games: Catching Fire, World War Z and Transformers: Age of Extinction, will expire at the end of September in the US."
Play Evolve Free This Weekend on Xbox One, PC
This weekend, those who have not played Evolve on either PC or Xbox One will be able to access the game's content for free.
Including the four monsters, eighteen hunters, five modes, and nineteen maps, this allows for people to try out Evolve and, following the weekend-long event, purchase a copy of Evolve and carry over all of their progress.
Additionally, all Evolve players can download the alternate character variant Meteor Goliath, a version of the original Goliath monster with new looks, effects, and attacks with which players can fight the Hunters.
During this weekend event, players can also gain access to all currently-available DLC characters on specific dates. On September 4, all Season One DLC will be availble starting at 12 am PT. Likewise, on September 5, all of the DLC characters from Season 2 will be available starting at 12:01 am PT.
Disney Infinity Appeals Equally to Male and Female Gamers
The Disney Infinity franchise appeals to both boys and girls at an equal rate. According to a report at The Wall Street Journal, the demographic split for players of Disney's toys-to-life franchise is almost 50/50.
Disney's John Vignocchi told the Journal the demographic split between male and female gamers was initially expected to skew around 70% male and 30% female, but the actual numbers showed an even split.
Vignocchi credited the appeal to young females being attributed to "Disney’s IP treasure chest of powerful and strong female characters."
Out This Week: Metal Gear Solid V, Mad Max
With so many new games and movies coming out, it can be hard to keep up. Lucky for you, IGN is here to help with a weekly round-up of the biggest releases each and every week. Check out the latest releases for this week, and be sure to come back next Monday for a new update.
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Daredevil Photo Teases New Romance for Hero
A photo snapped of the Daredevil: Season 2 set teases a new romance for Matt Murdock himself.
Possible spoilers follow!
Comic Book Movie noticed a tweet that captured a picture of Murdock (Charlie Cox) walking hand in hand with Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll) on the set. While Page and Foggy Nelson (Elden Hensen) spent more time together in the premiere season, this image might point to a new relationship brewing between Page and Murdock.
Creepshot out of my bedroom window of the Daredevil leads pic.twitter.com/7DchnGMZEm