Scalebound, Crackdown Skipping E3 for Gamescom
Scalebound and Crackdown will both be skipping this year's E3. Microsoft announced today it's opting to showcase the two Xbox One exclusives at Gamescom in August.
While both Scalebound and Crackdown were revealed during Microsoft's E3 press conference last year, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer explained on Xbox Wire that Microsoft's "jam-packed lineup of games to show at E3" makes it impossible for the company to give every upcoming Xbox One game "its well-deserved time in the spotlight." Therefore, Crackdown and Scalebound will be joining Remedy's Quantum Break "front and center" at Gamescom in August, "along with new game reveals for both Xbox One and Windows 10."
Pizza Hut’s Hot Dog Bites Pizza Becomes Available This Month
It seems we're in the midst of a Pizza Renaissance. Between Little Caesar's Bacon-Wrapped Pizza and the Australian Pizza Hut Sarlacc Pit, the large pizza chains of the world are in a seeming arms race to develop the most unique spin on pizza yet.
Pizza Hut has again announced an all-new product that pushes the boundaries of traditional pizza and modern science by combining it with the taste of hot dogs. Twenty-eight of them, to be exact, conveniently baked right into the crust.
Destiny: Oryx Hopes at E3 2015
Destin Legarie, Jose Otero and Fran Mirabella are back discussing The Taken King Leaks, Elimination, and what the fans want at E3 2015.
*Note* We say that Elimination is permanent and it actually is a rotating playlist.
First Photos From AMC Martial Arts Series
AMC has unveiled the first two photos for Into the Badlands, the new martial arts show starring Daniel Wu from The Man With the Iron Fists.
Wu plays the warrior Sunny in Into the Badlands and travels with a young boy portrayed by Aramis Knight (Ender's Game). The two are trying to find enlightenment, with the story loosely based off Journey to the West.
Currently filming in New Orleans, Into the Badlands is the brainchild of Smallville creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, who are working as writers and showrunners on the AMC series. They're also executive producers with David Dobkin, Stacey Sher, Michael Shamberg, Stephen Fung and Wu.
Into the Badlands, which AMC ordered straight to series, will debut later this year. The first season consists of six hourlong episodes.
Daily Deals: Steam Summer Sale, 1TB Xbox One With $50 Gift Card, Spirited Away
The Steam Summer Sale has begun. Don't miss Fez for $2, Metro Redux for $10, Tales from the Borderlands for $12.50, The Complete XCom and Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number for $10.
A Deadly Adoption: Teaser for Will Ferrell/Kristen Wiig Lifetime Movie
Lifetime has released a teaser trailer for A Deadly Adoption, the network's upcoming movie starring Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig. Check it out below.
Here's a plot synopsis of the Ferrell/Wiig Lifetime flick from IGN's initial report back in April:
"Ferrell and Wiig star in the dramatic thriller as a successful couple who house and care for a pregnant woman (played by 90210 alum Jessica Lowndes) with the hopes of adopting her unborn child — then things quickly go awry."
Star Wars: Episode VIII Might Not Be Shot in IMAX
We know for sure at least some of Star Wars: The Force Awakens was shot in IMAX, thanks in part to tweets like the one below:
#bestformatever pic.twitter.com/fs6JcTALmZ
— Bad Robot (@bad_robot) July 8, 2014
However, it's still unclear whether Episode VIII will be shot in IMAX at all. First, there was this exchange on Twitter with Episode VII director Rian Johnson about 35mm:
Get Close to the Oculus Rift and Oculus Touch With These Photos
In advance of E3, Oculus has revealed the final design for its Rift virtual-reality headset, as well as unveiled the Oculus Touch, its new input device for the Rift.
While we weren’t able to put our hands on the Rift or the Touch during today’s event, we did get up close with the hardware to take some photos. Check out the Rift’s new strap design in the back, as well as the Touch’s unusual shape.
Captain America Featured in Funko’s Latest SDCC Exclusives
Funko has revealed another second wave of San Diego Comic-Con exclusive toys.
Featuring Pop! Vinyls, a posable action figure, and a vinyl collectible, this wave will only be available for purchase on the SDCC show floor. No pre-buy option will be made available.
Unmasked Captain America, Dragon Ball Z's Golden Frieza, Supernatural's French Mistake Castiel, Cars' Dinoco Lightning McQueen, ReAction unmasked Flash, and a Dorbz Rocket Raccoon are all included in this second wave.
Funko will continue to announce more SDCC exclusives in the weeks heading up to San Diego Comic-Con. Check out last week's announced wave if you have any interest in an Infrared Boba Fett, Futurama's Bender, or a slimed Dr. Peter Venkman.
Conan O’Brien Hunger Games Panel at Comic-Con
As the final movie in the series approaches, The Hunger Games is returning to San Diego Comic-Con for the last time – and they’re bringing Conan O’Brien with them! Lionsgate today announced that the talk show host will serve as moderator for the studio’s big Hall H presentation on Thursday, July 9th from 12:00pm to 1:15pm at SDCC.
Lionsgate is bringing both The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 and the new Vin Diesel movie, The Last Witch Hunter, with O’Brien serving as moderator for both.
Currently, only “stars and filmmakers” are listed as taking part in the Lionsgate panel, though it’s hard to not assume it’s highly likely both Jennifer Lawrence and Diesel will be present.