Techland Launches Summer with Dying Light Campaign
Techland has announced that it will be running the Summer with Dying Light Campaign during weekends in July and August.
Throughout the six specific weekends players will be able to take part in unique events, starting with the Spider Crane weekend from July 4 - 5. This gives players unlimited grappling hook shots and almost no fall damage.
The Harran Marathon will be the following weekend from July 11 - 12. Four unannounced events are scheduled for July 15 - 16, August 15 - 16, August 22 - 23, and August 29 - 30.
Techland is also running a Drink for DLC Campaign, where players must post pictures of themselves drinking water in order to unlock future free DLC content.
Brian K. Vaughan to Write The Walking Dead
Image Comics held their second Image Expo of 2015 today. As usual, this one-day convention was host to a number of announcements regarding new books and new creators making the jump to Image. Scroll down to find out what was announced and what you should be looking forward to in the months ahead. We also have art and quotes from Image's press release.
Creative Team: Shane Davis
Release Date: TBA
James Bond Broadway Musical in the Works
Merry Saltzman, the daughter of Bond film producer Harry Saltzman, is bringing Bond to Broadway.
Through her Placeholder Productions company, Saltzman has secured the rights to a Bond stage show, the executive producer revealed to Playbill. The show will be called James Bond: The Musical and will feature music and lyrics from Jay Henry Weisz and a book by Dave Clarke.
James Bond: The Musical will have an original storyline, according to producers, featuring "several Bond villains, plus some new ones." Saltzman also teased the inclusion of "our own Bond girl."
This Plastic Surgery Superman is Facing His Final Battle
Herbert Chavez, the Superman fanatic who has undergone 23 surgeries to look like the Man of Steel, may have met his Doomsday.
During a recent episode of E!'s Botched, plastic surgeons Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Paul Nassif were shocked to discover that Chavez had been injecting his chest and abdomen with MesoLipo in an effort to gain Superman's glorious abs. The illegal filler, which has left Chavez's chest covered in lumps, was described as "poison" by the surgeons.
Game of Thrones’ Ten Best Episodes
Spoilers for Game of Thrones: Seasons 1-6 follow.
With Season 7 almost here, we're taking another look at the very best Game of Thrones episodes so far.
The series isn't over, of course, so this list will no doubt continue to change as we see the final two seasons play out, but as of right now here are the very best chapters from HBO's adaptation of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire book series. Filled with maulings, meltings, charrings, beheadings and weddings.
So sit back and get ready to disagree in all caps because dark lists bring dark words.
Here are the ten best episodes of Game of Thrones...
After four seasons, Game of Thrones finally gave us a wedding reception we could rejoice over. King Joffrey - a complete pain in the ass until the very end - choked to death while engaging in one of his favorite pastimes: Tormenting Tyrion. The young, dim brute died in agony, clutching his throat. George R. R. Martin couldn't have planned it better. Well, he did in more ways than one, we suppose, since he wrote the episode. Yes, the author who'd robbed us of so many heroes finally wiped one of the show's most foul villains off the map. And it was glorious.
How America’s Privacy Is Threatened by New Technology
Orwell's 1984 surveillance state has arrived. By scanning identifying characteristics of your body, a computer can figure out who you are, where you've been, and very often what you're doing. Coupled with the ubiquitous presence of cameras, your identity is becoming a commodity to be captured, held, bought, and sold without your permission. And unfortunately, most everyone’s response to these circumstances has been acquiescence. Acceptance of universal surveillance is now the default setting for our expectations on privacy, and that’s a very bad thing.
Facebook recently revealed that their newest recognition technology is pretty good at figuring out who you are even if it can't see your face. Retailers are tracking your shopping habits through your cell phone when you step through the door. And last month, nine privacy and civil liberties advocacy groups withdrew from a series of federally-mediated discussions on facial recognition after coming to the conclusion that participating companies were unwilling to voluntarily concede even a bare minimum of privacy control.
Inafune Teases Red Ash, a Mega Man Legends Spiritual Successor
It appears Keiji Inafune isn't quite done with his Mega Man spiritual successors.
Today, developer Comcept released a teaser trailer for something called Red Ash: The Indelible Legend. It very heavily suggests it is the long-awaited Mega Man Legends-like game fans have been asking about for years.
"Some legends shape our lives," the trailer starts. "Some legends leave us with the promise of a new tomorrow, and some legends herald greatness, only to lose their way..."
Expect to learn more this Saturday, July 4 when news is announced at the Anime Expo in Los Angeles.
Inafune and the rest of the Comcept team are currently working on Mighty No. 9, another Mega Man-like game that was funded via Kickstarter backing. Mighty No. 9 is scheduled to release on September 15 in North America and September 18 in Europe. It will be available physically and digitally for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Wii U, and digital only for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.
How to Watch San Diego Comic-Con 2015
San Diego Comic-Con is going to be huge for comics, movies, television, and games this year. The event runs from July 9-12, and we've got a lot in store for you -- including coverage of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the future of DC Comics, The Walking Dead, and a lot more.
At SDCC 2015, IGN is running an all day live show with exciting interviews, demos, and more. We'll also be moderating panels, hosting signings, and geeking out about everything on display at SDCC. Check out the full schedule on IGN's SDCC Hub. We'll be updating it soon, so be sure to check back!
Plants vs. Zombies Gets Garden Warfare Comic
Dark Horse Comics announced Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare today, to bridge the gap between the two games of the same name.
In the first Garden Warfare, Dr. Zomboss was attacking Suburbia. Garden Warfare 2 has the plants going on the offensive to reclaim their home, and the comic series will explain how Zomboss took control of Suburbia.
The comic will be written by Paul Tobin of the previous PvZ comics Lawnmageddon and Timepocalypse, with art from Jacob Chabot. It will start on October 28. Garden Warfare 2 is set to release in 2016.
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Funko Reveals New Glow-in-the-Dark Fallout Pop! Figure
An all-new version of Fallout's iconic Valut Boy figure has been announced, and it glows like a nice bottle of Nuka-Cola Quantum.
This green glow-in-the-dark Pop! Vinyl will be available soon domestically, and Popvinyl.net reports rumors of it being a possible Hot Topic exclusive.
Along with this, Fallout fans will soon be able to pick up a number of different wasteland-themed vinyls, including Ghouls, Deathclaws, Super Mutants, and Wanderers. And all this just in time to celebrate the upcoming release of Fallout 4.