Resident Evil 4 HD Mod Improves Textures on PC
Resident Evil has been getting a lot of HD love lately, with the Resident Evil HD Remaster, the announcement of Resident Evil Zero's upcoming HD remaster, and recent talk of Resident Evil 2 possibly getting a remake as well. Now, two modders are working on their own graphical improvements for the PC version of Resident Evil 4.
Check out the slideshow of improved textures below.
The mod is being made specifically for Resident Evil 4 Ultimate HD Edition, which launched on PC in 2014. An HD mod for an HD remaster may seem odd, but the modding duo Cris and Albert have their reasons.
"With the release of the Ultimate HD version, we have confirmation that while some textures have been upgraded, the majority haven’t," states the Resident Evil 4 HD Project's website. "It seems safe to say that an official 100% across-the-board HD revamp of the game isn’t coming anytime soon, so now is the time to do this."
Ron Perlman Doesn’t Want to Make Hellboy 3, But…
Ron Perlman would really rather not don the Hellboy getup again, but that doesn't mean he won't.
/Film reports Perlman has been pushing studios to make Hellboy 3, and explained why after a Television Critics Association panel for his new series Hand of God. He says there's a sense of obligation behind it, even if he doesn't enjoy the experience.
"Let me make the record clear," he said. "I don’t want to do Hellboy 3. It’s a pain in the ass to put that makeup on and take it off. But I feel we’re obligated to finish the story. That’s it. End of conversation."
He went on to explain why he's been so vocal, saying he's trying to force the conversation around it. "We’re in the business of moving mountains. Those of us who are used to working in mainstream film and television," he said. "Don’t come to me with details and problems. Just tell me how we move the mountain."
Some ISPs Claiming Net Neutrality Unlawful
A group of internet service providers, including AT&T and Verizon, filed a brief with the Federal Communications Commission arguing the recently passed "net neutrality" laws should be overturned.
The petition argues that under Title 47 of U.S. Code, Congress exempted broadband Internet access from the very common-carrier regulation under Title II of the Communications Act that the FCC claims give it the authority to enact net neutrality.
The fairly dense document argues that ISPs, and the services they provide, have no relation to "heavy-handed, public-utility-style regulation designed for 19th-century railroads and 1930s telephone monopolies," and broadband internet services provide information services rather than telecommunication services.
Beware Windows 10 Upgrade Scam Emails
If you get an email encouraging you to upgrade to Windows 10, take heed - some scam emails are promising download links to Microsoft's new OS, but are actually pushing malware onto unsuspecting PC users.
According to the Cisco blog, these emails may appear legit at first glance, originating from a microsoft.com email address with the blue-and-white colour scheme of Windows 10's branding. However, Cisco reveals that a quick look at the email header reveals that the message actually originates from IP address space allocated to Thailand.
Jon Stewart’s Final Daily Show is This Week’s TV Highlight
This week we bid farewell to Jon Stewart as host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show. After almost two decades at the desk, Stewart is handing over the reins to comedian Trevor Noah for what Noah himself says will be a tweaked show featuring a different point of view.
Jon Stewart's Final Daily Show Guests Revealed
Stewart's lined up all comedians as guests for his final shows, ditching the politics during his last week on the job and leaning more into the laughs.
Behold a Giant Minion on the Loose
A large inflatable Minion recently caused trouble for Irish motorists when it broke free of its restraints and completely blocked off a road.
Authorities were called, and the Minion was deflated and removed. An onlooker estimates the inflatable to be 30 to 40 feet high.
One car's mirror was damaged, but no other injuries were reported.
The Journal reports a local councilor is calling for an investigation into the incident to see if proper safety protocols were observed when the inflatable went up.
Rocket League ‘Absolutely’ Coming to Additional Platforms
Vehicle sports game Rocket League is "absolutely, 100 percent" coming to additional platforms, according to developer Psyonix.
Following Rocket League's early success on PlayStation 4 and PC, Psyonix Vice President of Marketing and Communications Jeremy Dunham told Gamezone the developer is now "in a position" to expand. "We are absolutely, 100 percent going to other platforms. What those platforms are and when we'll come to them, I don't know yet," he added.
Eat This Movie: Animated PEZ Candy Flick
There is a PEZ animated film in the works from Envision Media Arts. Yes, this one is based on the mechanical candy dispensers.
Deadline reports Cameron Fay, who's currently writing The Three Stooges 2 and Brothers In Law, is penning the script for PEZ. Envision's Lee Nelson and David Buelow are producing the animated flick, while David Tish, Gregg Rossen, Brian Sawyer and Jonathan Hung will executive produce.
PEZ was founded in 1927 in Austria, and today, over 3 billion candies from the company are eaten yearly in the United States.
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Windows 10 Is Already More Popular With Steam Gamers Than Mac and Linux
2.3% of users on Steam are already using Windows 10 - proving more popular than any single version of Mac OSX, and more than any of the Linux OSes combined.
The stats come by way of Windows Central, which reveals that Microsoft's newest OS is proving more popular amongst gamers than any OS from Apple or Linux. The most popular OSX build is used by only 1.1% of Steam gamers, while Linux's most popular is used by just 0.25%.
Ronda Rousey to Play Herself in Biopic
Paramount Pictures has obtained the film rights to UFC champion Ronda Rousey's autobiography, My Fight / Your Fight, and has tapped the undefeated fighter to star as herself. The film will follow the life and career of Rousey as a mixed martial arts fighter.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the script will come from Dawn of the Planet of the Apes scribe Mark Bomback. Rousey and Mary Parent will produce, with Bomback also serving as an executive producer.
The biopic won't be Rousey's first appearance on the big screen; the undefeated champion previously appeared in Furious 7, Expendables 3, and Entourage. Rousey can be seen next alongside Mark Wahlberg in Mile 22.