FOX Releases Another Quick X-Files Teaser
Fox has dropped another quick X-Files teaser - a few seconds of tantalising footage from the forthcoming X-Files revival.
A recently released promo video for Fox's marathon screening of the original series also contained a few moments of footage from the new miniseries.
The six-episode revival will see David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson return as Mulder and Scully alongside old favourite characters such as The Lone Gunmen. The new series will also welcome some new faces such as Lauren Ambrose and Joel McHale.
Overclocked: The Rise and Return of Classic PC Gaming
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Episode 2 of IGN's PC gaming show Overclocked welcomes Tal Blevins, Dan Stapleton, Mitch Dyer, and Vince Ingenito. The crew talks about the incredible popularity of Rocket League -- which has as many concurrent players as Grand Theft Auto V as of this writing -- and the promising PC fighting game Rising Thunder. Plus, the renaissance of PC gaming classics is here with Ultima: Ascendant, XCOM 2, and more. Finally, we dig deep into the success and failure of Microsoft's new PC gaming initiative.
IGN's Eric Sapp gave us a new theme song for Overclocked, which you can hear bookending the show. Check out his music on Soundcloud.
Kong: Skull Island: Crowe, Larson Up for Roles
Brie Larson (Trainwreck) is in talks to star opposite Tom Hiddleston as the female lead in Kong: Skull Island. Meanwhile, Russell Crowe is reportedly being courted for one of the leading male roles in the film.
According to Deadline, Crowe is being considered for one of the roles left vacant by the departures of Michael Keaton and J.K. Simmons from the film. Crowe has not yet agreed to a deal, and is reportedly waiting for the next draft of the script to come in.
Galak-Z’s Mecha Form Changes Everything About Space Combat
Galak-Z has a huge secret. Developer 17-Bit has debated internally about revealing it -- or not, as the case has been until now -- for a long time. Every time we'd seen the PS4/PC space shooter, it seemed like we knew it inside and out. Its blend of 2D ship combat, Far Cry-inspired stealth/action, and '80s anime aesthetic was enough to sell us. Now 17-Bit has revealed its major, literal game-changing surprise: Your ship doubles as a sword-and-shield-wielding mech robot.
This is actually pretty significant, in addition to just being cool. The mech form -- which you can switch to and from at any time starting in the second chapter of Galak-Z -- has unique abilities that completely changed my approach to combat. I loved using the grappling hook to grab asteroids, which I'd hide behind until I threw it at an enemy ship directly on the other side of it. The same grappling hook can also pull foes in close for punches and sword-slices. Incoming fire can be absorbed by a temporary energy shield, allowing you to close a gap with relative impunity.
Universal May Be Developing a Video Game-Based Theme Park
Universal Studios is reportedly developing a theme park with a heavy focus on video games for its Orlando Resort. The rumored park would feature various attractions based on Nintendo and Blizzard Entertainment properties.
According to This Is Infamous (via /Film), a Mario Kart ride is currently in the works for the park, as well as attractions based on Pokemon and The Legend of Zelda. World of Warcraft is also said to have a big presence in the park, which makes sense considering Universal is the studio behind the upcoming Warcraft film adaptation.
Kick-Ass’s Chloe Grace Moretz Up for Neighbors 2
Chloë Grace Moretz (Kick-Ass, Kick-Ass 2) is up for an unspecified role in Neighbors 2.
That's according to Deadline, which reports a character name or description for the Carrie actress has not been revealed at this time.
Chloë Grace Moretz in 2013's Carrie.
Nintendo Files Patent for Sleep Monitor
Nintendo has filed a patent for its upcoming sleep monitor device as it moves forward with its new "quality of life" initiative.
The patent, courtesy of NeoGAF, provides an early look at the device, which appears to be about the size of an alarm clock, and comes equipped with a docking station, speakers, and a ceiling projector.
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Hulk Hogan Fired from WWE
Updated at bottom of story with a statement from Hulk Hogan...
Early this morning, speculation ran wild when Hulk Hogan's profile was removed from WWE's website and the Tough Enough website. Likewise, all Hogan merchandise had vanished from the company's online shop.
Rumors were swirling that Hogan had been released from the company due to racial remarks said during a radio interview in which he was discussing an old promo cut by Booker T. But nothing was certain. There was a "tape" out there of Hogan saying inflammatory things. It may have even been his sex tape, currently at the center of a lawsuit between Hogan and Gawker, which also contained Hogan using inappropriate racial remarks, per the National Enquirer. The Enquirer has several quotes they say come from the tape that they believe led to Hogan being let go.
Avengers: Age of Ultron Blu-ray Announced
Marvel Studios has announced that Avengers: Age of Ultron is coming to 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital SD and On-Demand on October 2, 2015.
Additionally, the superhero opus will be available early on September 8, 2015 on Digital 3D, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere. Watch the trailer for the release right here:
Bonus features are as follows.
Digital HD*, Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA), 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray:
- Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes
- Making-of Featurettes
- Gag Reel
- Audio Commentary
*Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer