Android M’s Official Name is Marshmallow
Google initially announced Android M at its I/O 2015 conference last month, but kept the operating system's official name to themselves. Today, the company has finally revealed M's real name: Marshmallow.
Android's VP of Engineering, Dave Burke, tweeted out a picture of the statue made to commemorate Android Marshmallow's unveiling, which has also been revealed to be version 6.0 of the OS.
Marshmallow!!! pic.twitter.com/3JYkCBWD1R
— Dave Burke (@davey_burke) August 17, 2015
Fantastic Beasts Starts Shooting
The newest film set in J.K. Rowling's wizarding world, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, has begun filming.
Starring The Theory of Everything star Eddie Redmayne, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is the story of Newt Scamander, a zoologist specializing in the study of magical creatures. It is an extension of the same universe in which the Harry Potter books exist and serves to build on the fiction established in the best-selling film and book series.
The film is based on the J.K. Rowling book of the same name and will be directed by David Yates, whose previous credits include the last four Harry Potter films. Production is taking place in England, and the film is set to release in theaters on November 18, 2016. Recently, actor Colin Farrell joined the film's cast.
App Store Update: August 17
Every day hundreds of new apps make their debut on the App Store, and hundreds more are updated or reduced in price. We have sifted through the noise and highlighted those select few that might be worth your attention.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
Age of Defenders – ($2.99)
Kick off the new week with a fresh dose of Vitamin RTS (fortified with a dash of TD):
Metal Gear Solid’s 41 Weirdest, Funniest Moments
There are tons of reasons to love Metal Gear Solid, but high up on our list is its unique brand of strange. From the earliest adventures of Big Boss to the tactical escapades of Solid Snake, Hideo Kojima has given us a story that is comic, fourth-wall breaking, at times surreal, and almost always over-the-top, even when it verges into some pretty dark territory.
With Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain on the way, we've decided to document some of our favorite moments, memories, and jokes from the Metal Gear Solid series.
These are in no particular order and include lots, and lots of spoilers...
1. Letting The End die of old age by either letting a week pass mid-fight or changing your console's system clock.
Hitman: Agent 47 Post-Credits Scene Hints
It appears Hitman: Agent 47 could very well be the start of a new movie franchise for 20th Century Fox.
According to Screenrant, the post-credits scene of the video game-to-film adaptation sets up a sequel "where there will be a major reveal."
It's worth noting that not only has Agent 47 actor Rupert Friend (Homeland) already signed on for additional movies, but the folks over at 20th Century Fox have reportedly begun exploring ideas for a hypothetical sequel.
The contents of the post-credits scene currently remain a mystery, but we'll know soon enough what sort of surprises we're in store for when Hitman: Agent 47 hits theaters later this week.
Preview the Upcoming Avatar Disney World Area
There was a lot of new info given for the upcoming Pandora - The World of Avatar land coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom park in Orlando this past weekend at Disney's D23 Expo. During the Disney Parks and Resorts panel, James Cameron was on hand to reveal specifics on the land and the rides it will include.
Besides that, attendees at the convention could also visit an exhibit for The World of Avatar on the convention floor, showing models and art that gave fans a preview of what to expect when the land opens. Check out a gallery of art from that exhibit below.
Avatar - The World of Pandora
The Hateful 8: Poster Debut for Tim Roth’s Hangman
Can't wait to see Quentin Tarantino's next movie, The Hateful Eight? Neither can we. Today we're stoked to reveal this brand new character poster from the Western, featuring Tarantino veteran Tim Roth as Oswaldo Mobray.
Mobray is the British hangman of the town of Red Rock. Check out his new one-sheet below:
Shatner to Host First Official Star Trek Cruise
The first "official" Star Trek cruise will have William Shatner as the host.
Shatner, who of course played Captain James T. Kirk, said that he is "excited to be the host of Star Trek: The Cruise," according to the official announcement.
“When I was told that this was the first authorized Star Trek cruise and part of the 50th anniversary celebration, I just knew that my participation would be something that our fans would enjoy. It should be a lot of fun," Shatner said.
He will be joining other former Star Trek actors Marina Sirtis, John De Lancie, Robert Picardo, Denise Crosby, and Jonathan Frakes. The cruise sets sail on January 9, 2017.
New Modes Revealed for Nathan Drake Collection
Three new game modes have been revealed for Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection.
The first three Uncharted games are all being packed into a single collection for PlayStation 4, and now Naughty Dog has revealed there will also be a few new ways to play, as well as a photo mode.
Explorer Mode is for beginners where combat difficulty is greatly reduced. Meanwhile, Speed Run Mode adds a timer that tracks your time against your friends through different sections of the game. Brutal Difficulty Mode is even harder than Crushing Difficulty, and is unlocked when you beat Crushing Difficulty.
Former Witcher Devs Announce Seven
IMGN.PRO and Fool's Theory have announced Seven.
Seven is a "Thief-inspired 3D, isometric RPG" being developed by Fool's Theory, a studio made up of some former members of CD Projekt Red.
In Seven, players will explore the sandbox "beyond post-apocalyptic" world of the Vetrall Empire. The character's parkour skills will allow the player to traverse obstacles, and the story will feature branching choices and difficult moral decisions.
IMGN.PRO previously worked on a game called Kholat, the trailer for which is below. In Witcher 3 news, New Game Plus mode is rolling out now.