Former Powerpuff Girls Voice Actress Calls Being Replaced ‘a Stab in the Heart’
The original voice actresses for the Powerpuff Girls have taken to Twitter to express their disappointment that they were never contacted regarding Cartoon Network’s upcoming reboot of the series.
Cartoon Network revealed a first look at its Powerpuff Girls reboot yesterday, showcasing the updated character designs. It also announced the voice cast, retaining prolific voice actor Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants) who will return as the Mayor and narrator but replacing the voices of the Powerpuff Girls themselves with a trio of new actresses.
Tara Strong, who played Bubbles in the series’ original run, bears no ill will towards the actresses that have taken their place but explains she has been hit hard by the decision and is devasted she was never asked about the role.
Researchers Unveil World’s First ‘Feeling’ Artificial Leg
Researchers in Vienna recently showed off what is said to be the first artificial leg that can simulate the feelings of a real limb and reduce phantom pain.
Remaining foot nerve endings from a patient’s stump were “rewired” to healthy tissue in the thigh. Six sensors fitted on the foot sole of a prosthesis were then linked to artificial stimulators connected to the stump, allowing the sensors to Researchers Unveil World's First 'Feeling' Artificial Legsend the appropriate signals to the brain whenever the user applies pressure.
“In a healthy foot, skin receptors carry out this function but they are obviously missing here,” Professor Hubert Egger at the University of Linz in northern Austria told AFP. “However, the information conductors — the nerves — are still present, they’re just not being stimulated.”
Devil’s Third Release Date Announced for Europe
Update: Nintendo has confirmed Devil's Third will be out in Europe on August 28. While we're yet to get a North American release date, it's safe to assume we won't have long to wait.
Original story follows.
Original story: Devil's Third, the upcoming Wii U exclusive from developer Valhalla Game Studio, will be released in Japan on August 4, Nintendo has announced.
The release date was revealed in a new video hosted by the game's creator, Tomonobu Itagaki. In addition to the Japanese launch date, its 6,700 yen price tag was confirmed, along with a fresh look at both single and multiplayer gameplay footage.
There's still no word on when it will be releasing in the west, but with E3 right around the corner, there's a good chance we'll hear more during Nintendo's E3 Digital Event.
Public Playtest for Assassin’s Creed Syndicate Coming to LA Next Week
Ubisoft is holding a public playtest for Assassin’s Creed Syndicate next week in Los Angeles, during E3, the publisher has announced via the Ubi Blog. Fans of the series who can be in LA on June 17 are invited to apply for an invitation to the playtest.
“To apply for the playtest, you’ll need to be an experienced Assassin’s Creed player who’s at least 17 years old (or will be as of June 14), you must be physically present in Los Angeles on June 17, and you’ll need to provide your own transportation to the event,” Ubisoft explains. “If you meet those conditions, send us an email
Nintendo Reveals When Gold Mario amiibo Hits Australia and NZ
Australians will be able to purchase the limited edition gold Mario amiibo from Target on June 25 for AU$17.95, Nintendo announced today.
The golden Target exclusive will be available online and in-store and are limited to one amiibo per person. Pre-ordering isn’t an option so there’s no chance of securing the amiibo ahead of its launch. It'll mark almost a month since the silver Mario amiibo hit stores in Australia May 30 as an exclusive to video game retailer EB Games.
Mario – Gold Edition #amiibo to launch 25/6 at @TargetAus instore/online at SRP AU$17.95. No preorders, 1 per person. pic.twitter.com/bgGFhc8SwP
Nintendo World Championships 2015 Will Feature Splatoon
This year's Nintendo World Championships will feature Splatoon as one of the eight games included in the tournament.
In a new announcement video, Nintendo also revealed that Kevin Pereira will be the event's official host. On top of that, it was confirmed that several well known gamers have been invited to participate in the tournament, and will join the eight winners who come out on top from the Best Buy qualifiers.
Check out the video above for the full list of confirmed participants, and don't forget to tune in to the main event, which you can watch right here this coming Sunday at 3pm PT, 6pm ET.
Retro Studios Teases E3 Appearance
Retro Studios, Inc., the development team behind the Metroid Prime series and last year's Wii U exclusive Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, may have something special in store for Nintendo fans next week at E3.
On the studio's official Twitter account, the developer posted the following tease:
Can you dig it? http://t.co/kvPfmQZwqC
— Retro Studios (@RetroStudios) June 9, 2015
Would You Like to See The Hulk and Star-Lord Dance Off in Space?
When we spoke to Mark Ruffalo during the Avengers: Age of Ultron junket earlier this year, the actor told us that The Hulk would be headed to space when we half-jokingly speculated that's where the big green stomping machine might go next.
Unfortunately, a solo Hulk movie is complicated by rights issues, so we can't necessarily expect to see a Planet Hulk film in the near future. We theorize that elements of the Planet Hulk story - or simply Hulk in space - could play a role in a larger movie such as Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War Part 1 and/or 2, however.
Wrestling Wrap Up: Kevin Owens Defends NXT Title on RAW
Last week was so jam-packed with wrasslin' news and items that, honestly, this week never stood a chance.
So we're left with ashes. Unless something huge breaks later today (which would be par for the course as far as the Wrap Up goes), we've got Ambrose touring New Orleans, Rollins losing to J&J Security, and Lana tweaking her ankle. And a run-of-the-mill "go home" RAW for MITB that all but assured that Rollins would retain his title against Ambrose. The only question is: Will he do it on his own or will he have help? And if he has help, will it come from someone new or will all of this dissension and in-fighting just be a big Authority ruse?
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Boasts a Large Prize Pool at EVO 2015
Persona 4 Arena competitors have a chance to win several thousand dollars this year at EVO 2015.
A $10,000 prize pool provided by publisher ATLUS will be awarded to the winner of the Persona 4 Arena Ultimax finals during the fighting game tournament. EVO 2015 will take place July 17-19 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Additionally, ATLUS will have kiosks set up for people to practice Persona 4 Arena, compete against one another in Catherine, and demo Persona 4: Dancing All Night, the upcoming rhythm game based on the Persona 4 property. ATLUS sees the kiosk setup as a way for fans and competitors to unwind from all the onstage fighting game action.