Sony Reveals New PS Now Games Coming in June
Sony has revealed five new games making their way to the PlayStation Now service this month.
At the time of writing, the company has announced the library of games available to stream now consists of over 125 titles, with the latest additions being Puppeteer, Braid, Way of the Samurai 3, Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 and Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I Don't Know!
Earlier this year, Sony revealed its plans for the PlayStation Now subscription service, and we've wasted no time in getting to grips with it in North America where it's already available. So far it's looking like a service with plenty of promise, though visual fidelity sometimes takes a hit.
Two New PS4 Models Leak, One With 1TB Hard Drive
Sony will apparently release two new PS4 models, one of which comes with a 1TB hard drive.
That's according to certification documents spotted on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) site and picked up by DualShockers.
The new models, numbered CUH-1215A and CUH-1215B, are variations of the same model, with the difference essentially being the hard drive size. While the CUH-1215A variant has a 500GB HDD, the CUH-1215B version has a 1TB hard drive.
Nintendo Reveals One of the Nintendo World Championships Games
The Legend of Zelda for the NES will be one of 15 games played during this year’s Nintendo World Championships, Nintendo of America announced via Twitter.
One of the games played during the Nintendo World Championships will be … The Legend of Zelda! More info coming soon! pic.twitter.com/ELdvvDGniM
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 2, 2015
Initial qualifying rounds were held across eight different Best Buy locations in the U.S. on May 30, involving the original Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3 and Dr. Mario. The eight qualifiers along with an additional eight Nintendo-selected competitors will fight it out for the Nintendo World Championship during E3.
Luke Mitchell Joins Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Series Regular
Actor Luke Mitchell, who plays the Inhuman Lincoln Campbell in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., will join the regular cast for the series in Season 3, Marvel has announced.
With the power to generate and wield electricity as a weapon, Lincoln was first introduced in Season 2 as a member of the group of Inhumans led by Skye’s mother, Jiaying. He went on to play an important role in the events leading up to the season finale.
“Luke proved a valuable addition to our cast in Season 2, and after seeing him light up the screen with his charisma we knew we had to have him back for more,” said Jeph Loeb, head of Marvel TV. “Our writers have come up with big plans for the character of Lincoln in our next season, and we can’t wait for fans to see everything we have in store.”
Tron 3 Revival Petition Underway
There's an online petition to inspire Disney to reconsider abandoning Tron 3.
The petition is currently at 18,000 supporters and growing, and came about in response to the recent announcement that Disney pulled the plug on Tron 3.
It was a surprising revelation from Disney, especially given reports it was set to commence filming in October under the title Tron: Ascension.
The Force Awakens Score References Old Themes
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens will include not just familiar faces, but familiar orchestral themes.
In an interview with Vanity Fair, maestro composer John Williams admitted that parts of the soundtrack for The Force Awakens will have a familiar sound.
"There are some scenes where we do make reference to earlier thematic pieces," said Williams. "We haven’t done it yet, but we’re planning to do it. It’s something that I think will seem very natural and right in the moments for which we’ve chosen to do these kinds of quotes. There aren’t many of them, but there are a few that I think are important and will seem very much a part of the fabric of the piece in a positive and constructive way."
New ID@Xbox Console Bundle for Xbox One Exclusive to Australia
Xbox Australia has revealed a new ID@Xbox console bundle deal for the Xbox One, which includes five games from independent developers around the world (and in-game content for two other games).
The bundle is available now via the Microsoft Store online in Australia for AUD$499 and contains an Xbox One console, Xbox One controller, 14 day Xbox Live trial, HDMI cable, and download codes for five popular ID@Xbox indie games: #IDARB, Jackbox Party Pack, Threes!, Never Alone, and the Australian developed Hand of Fate from Brisbane-based studio Defiant Development. It also includes in-game content for free-to-play games Warframe and Smite.
Will Charlize Theron Be Our New Captain Marvel?
The rumor that Angelina Jolie could direct Captain Marvel persists, now joined by whisperings that Charlize Theron will be her star.
According to a source reporting to OK Magazine (via Yahoo), Marvel has been "courting" Jolie for the director's role, who will definitely take the gig if Theron signs on.
The source said: "Marvel has been courting Angie to direct the project and Charlize is a clear fan favourite for the starring role. If Charlize were to get the part, Angie would almost certainly sign on to work with her new pal."
WB Confirms Eddie Redmayne Will Star in Fantastic Beasts
Warner Bros. confirmed today that Eddie Redmayne will star in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter spinoff, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. (He was reportedly in talks for the lead role a few weeks ago.)
According to the official press release, the Theory of Everything star will play Newt Scamander, the magizoologist "who in his travels has encountered and documented a myriad of magical creatures, ultimately leading his penning the Hogwarts School textbook Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." The story takes place in New York roughly 70 years before the start of Harry Potter.
Square Enix Revealing ‘Secret Title’ at E3
Square Enix is revealing a "secret title" at E3 this year, according to an email party invite. The invite describes the IGN-sponsored event as "an E3 party for a secret title from Square Enix." The image shows the Atlantic Ocean, with various countries across the globe blurred. Check out the invite below (with the party details at the bottom removed by us):
Square Enix is hosting an E3 press conference on June 16 at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern. No doubt we'll learn more about the unannounced game then. We know for certain IO Interactive is working on a new Hitman game, and a new IP is certainly possible. When contacted for additional information, a Square Enix representative declined to comment.