Podcast: The last film Robin Williams appeared in reviewed by the Digigods
From their secluded home-theater compound, film critics Wade Major and Mark Keizer mix insightful commentary with irreverent banter, covering the latest DVD and Blu-ray news and new releases of the week, including studio, independent, television and special-interest titles.
Digigods Podcast, 06/30/15 (MP3) -- 30.5 MB
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This Week in the Nintendo eShop
It's another light week here on the eShop as the highlight is the Wii U Virtual Console release of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The most interesting new release is definitely Roving Rogues, a novel platformer where you play from the end to the beginning. On the sale front, the Phoenix Wright series is on a deep discount. Maybe July 4th is the perfect time for some turnabout action?
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time ($9.99)
The 1998 Nintendo 64 classic that kicked off 3D Zeldas is now out on the Wii U Virtual Console. If you're hankering for replaying Link's first 3D adventure in all of its former glory, Ocarina of Time on Wii U is likely your best bet. While the 3DS version is likely the definitive version of the landmark game, the N64 version holds up surprisingly well. If you bought it on Wii Virtual Console, you can upgrade to the Wii U version for $2.
9 Awesome Video Game Heists
Battlefield Hardline and Grand Theft Auto Online have shown a new generation of gamers the joy of planning and taking part in intricately planned heists. But they aren’t the first game to make us feel like we’re George Clooney in Ocean’s 11.
Below are nine more notable heists in games that would make Danny Ocean damn proud:
With his unparalleled athleticism and vast arsenal of gadgets, Sam Fisher could easily moonlight as a world class cat burglar. So it makes perfect sense he would eventually find himself robbing a high-security bank – as matter of national security, of course.
Fisher’s government employer, Third Echelon, needs to take a peek at some financial records within a Panamanian bank, but to cover any tracks of America’s involvement, Fisher will also need to cop a few millions in French bonds. Like Ethan Hunt with a back problem, you rappel down into the lobby via a skylight and slink your way through laser grids and ventilation shafts. To pop open the vault, you use EMP charges stowed away in a safety deposit box and a telemetric lock pick that would make Q blush.
IGN Free Game of the Month: Bloons Tower Defense 5
IGN has partnered with Ninja Kiwi to give gamers Bloons Tower Defense 5 for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad free-of-charge! All copies of the fantastic tower defense game are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so be sure to visit grab your free copy ASAP:
Read the Latest Details about Tales of Symphonia’s PC Debut
Tales of Symphonia is coming to Steam in early 2016.
Originally released on the Nintendo GameCube, the classic JRPG found its way to PS2 and was given an HD makeover for PS3. According to the official Tales of blog, the HD version will now also be ported to Steam.
Also announced on the blog was a collector's edition for the European release of Tales of Zesteria. This edition includes: 4 Chibi Kyun Chara figures, a Lady of the Lake sanctuary cloth artwork, a hardback artbook, a 30-minute anime DVD, a selected soundtrack from the game, an exclusive Normin metal case, and the collector's edition box.
Nordic Games Reveals New Open-World RPG ELEX
Nordic Games has announced an all-new, open-world RPG called ELEX.
Developer Piranha Bytes describes the new game - which is slated for release sometime in late 2016/early 2017 - as an "eclectic, lavish, exhilarating, xenial open-world RPG,
by far the most ambitious project for Piranha Bytes and Nordic Games to date."
“ELEX is going to be edgy, dark, uncompromising,
Howl, The Hallow and More Play at FrightFest 2015
With the opening and closing films previously announced, the rest of the FrightFest 2015 programme has been revealed; the line-up a bold and bloody selection of horror delights, featuring 77 films that will play across five screens.
The full list of flicks can be found at the festival’s official site, but highlights include eagerly anticipated werewolf flick Howl, Sundance sensation The Hallow, and retro horror We Are Still Here, which scared the Bejeesus out of us when we saw it.
Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 CE Revealed
Bandai Namco has revealed details of the Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Collector's Edition.
The special edition comes with the full game, Storm Memories art-book, a metal-plate illustration, and a 17cm tall Naruto Uzumaki (The Last) figurine.
"This year is an amazing one for all Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm lovers: an amazing partnership with TSUME-Art, a highly exclusive Collector’s Edition, tons of never-before-seen characters to be playable and much more to come in the upcoming months!" said Herve Hoerdt, vice president of marketing & digital at Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe. "Bandai Namco Entertainment and CyberConnect2 are looking to surpass every Naruto Shippuden game ever created and deliver an amazing video-game experience!”
Akira Himekawa Announces Return of Zelda Manga
Akira Himekawa, the name of a two-person team of manga creators, announced it's returning to The Legend of Zelda manga series after a seven-year hiatus.
To celebrate the news, the official Zelda Twitter account revealed this image from the manga artists:
Himekawa teases what the next Zelda manga's story will be with the silhouette of Link holding a sword that appears to resemble the Ordon Sword from Twilight Princess. Additionally, its official Facebook account confirms the manga will be released in 2015. The announcement also coincides with the reveal of Himekawa's new website, which will be available in English soon.
Comic Book Reviews for July 1, 2015
The first week of July proved to be a big one for comic readers. DC kicked off the second month of their new relaunch, delivering new chapters of Action Comics, Green Lantern and Green Arrow, along with new installments of their video game prequels Batman: Arkham Knight and Mortal Kombat X.
Marvel dropped the new issue of Secret Wars this week, which proved to be the best of the event so far. Naturally, that was accompanied by a host of new tie-ins like A-Force #2, X-Tinction Agenda #2 and Ultimate End #3, along with a handful of regular Marvel U. books like Groot #2 and The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #7. They also wrapped up the Princess Leia mini-series and delivered a new issue of Darth Vader.