Yearly Archives: 2018
Fantasy Artists Pay Tribute to Magic: The Gathering
Magic: The Gathering isn't just one of the most popular collectible card games in the world, it's also a showcase for some of the best and brightest fantasy artists in the business. Those artists are taking center stage in a new Magic-themed art show in Los Angeles this weekend. From now until Sunday, November 4, Gallery 1988 is celebrating the franchise's 25th anniversary by showing off dozens of art prints and original works.
If you're not able to make it to the show this weekend, we've put together a gallery of all the art on display. Check them out below:
Most of these pieces are available to purchase on Gallery 1988's website.
Avatar Sequels’ Titles Reportedly Revealed
The titles to the four upcoming sequels to Avatar -- still the highest-grossing movie of all time at the worldwide box office nearly a decade after its release -- have reportedly been revealed.
BBC News claims it "has seen documentation regarding future Avatar plans which makes reference to four specific projects."
According to the outlet, the sequels titles are Avatar: The Way of Water, Avatar: The Seed Bearer, Avatar: The Tulkun Rider and Avatar: The Quest for Eywa.
As the BBC points out, "Eywa in The Quest for Eywa appears to be a reference to the deity and goddess of the Na'vi people who inhabit Pandora."
5 Awesome Local Multiplayer Games on Switch That Don’t Have Mario
Super Mario is the most iconic video game character in history but he also kind of hogs the whole conversation when it comes to multiplayer games on Nintendo systems.
Look, I get it! Mario is awesome! But I’m here to tell you that there a bunch of great multiplayer games you can play on the same couch with your friends on Nintendo Switch right now and none of them rely on Mario.
Here are five very fun local co-op games on Nintendo Switch. Take a nap, Mario.
5. Death Squared
Robotic cubes work together to probably accidentally kill each other.
- Price: $14.99
- Players: 1-4 Players
Ubisoft Developing Child of Light TV Series
Ubisoft has announced that it's working on adapting Child of Light for a live-action television show and Werewolves Within for a live-action movie.
The two projects are part of Ubisoft's Women's Film and Television Fellowship, which was designed to spotlight women working in the entertainment industry. For the inaugural fellowships, Ubisoft selected Tasha Huo to pen a Child of Light pilot and Mishna Wolff to script the Werwolves Within's film.
"This fellowship is about creating more opportunities for emerging female voices in film and television," said Ubisoft Director of Film Development Margaret Boykin in a prepared statement.
Ubisoft Director of Television Development Danielle Kreinik added that the company was "blown away" by Wolff's and Huo's visions. The two writers were granted a six-month development period to explore Ubisoft's library for development ideas while being mentored by Boykin and Kreinik, respectively.
Is Disney’s Streaming Service to Blame for Netflix’s Marvel Cancelations?
Update: Netflix has officially canceled all of its Marvel series, including The Punisher and Jessica Jones, which airs its third season later this year. IGN's original article has been updated below.
Despite the popularity and critical acclaim of the likes of Marvel's Daredevil, Jessica Jones and other Netflix collaborations, the two companies' once historic partnership will reach its end with the upcoming third and final season of Jessica Jones, following the staggered cancellations of all five series over the past four months.
With Disney ramping up for a hotly-anticipated streaming service, Disney+, which will have its own set of MCU-focused TV series, many are speculating that Netflix may have given the ax to these tentpole shows because its collaborator is about to become its competitor. But there's more to this drama than meets the eye.
Is the PlayStation Classic Worth $100?
The PlayStation Classic's lineup has been revealed, and is it enough to pay $100 for?
On this week's episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation show, Beyond!, the show's cast discusses the PlayStation Classic's lineup worth, and if its asking price is fair. They also address how remakes and remasters likely affected the console's lineup.
Watch the video above to see host Jonathon Dornbush speak with Brian Altano, Barrett Courtney, and Max Scoville about the upcoming nostalgia console.
All the News and Trailers from BlizzCon 2018’s Opening Ceremony
Blizzard kicked off BlizzCon 2018 with a packed Opening Ceremony, showing off brand new characters, expansions, cinematics, and more.
Here’s a look at all the big news we got for Overwatch, Heroes of the Storm, Hearthstone, Warcraft 3, and more.
Overwatch Gets a New Hero and Animated Short
Overwatch has a new hero! Ashe is a former associate of McCree and has a lot of tricks up her sleeve.
But before we saw her in her own reveal trailer, we met Ashe in Reunion, a brand new animated short featuring McCree and a few other members of the Deadlock Gang.
Best White Elephant Gifts for 2018
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Your White Elephant gift exchange is coming up and you're in desperate need of something to bring. You need something coworkers can't help but steal instead of some poor soul that opens your present and gets stuck with a lame gift. Our guide provides you with a number of options whether you're looking for something meaningful and useful or something so random everywhere will eye it.
Best Games and Toy White Elephant Gifts
Why get something practical when you can get something fun? These toys and games are simple and not too extravagant, making them an easy and likely popular gift to steal.
Overwatch’s Lucio-Oh’s Cereal Is Finally Official
Polish off your cereal spoons, Overwatch fans. Lucio-Oh's are finally officially coming to a cereal aisle near you.
"Overwatch never tasted so good!" Blizzard tweeted today, confirming the cereal is in fact real and on the way. "Get into the daily groove and boost your breakfast with Lucio-Oh's."
The cereal started as an in-game Overwatch joke as a spray for the support character Lucio. It wasn't long before Overwatch fans decided they wanted a real-life version of the cereal, and several online petitions for Blizzard to create one were started.
Just last month, it appeared likely that Blizzard would give its fans what they wanted when an online listing for a Kellog's Lucio-Oh's cereal. The details from that listing appear to have largely been accurate. Lucio-Oh's will indeed have a "sonic vanilla" flavor and include an Overwatch Loot Boost.
Diablo: Immortal Is a New Game Coming to Mobile Devices – BlizzCon 2018
Blizzard has announced a new action-RPG Diablo game coming to mobile devices, called Diablo: Immortal.
The massively multiplayer spin-off will allow a number of players to fight together with 6 familiar classes: Barbarian, Monk, Wizard, Crusader, Demon Hunter, and Necromancer.
Diablo: Immortal takes place after the events of Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction and before Diablo 3, introducing new abilities, new zones, new enemies, and new dungeons to the Diablo Universe.
You can pre-register to be involved in beta tests and receive exclusive in-game rewards by visiting the official site.
Blizzard banished the hope of a Diablo 4 announcement last month, stating new Diablo projects will be announced "when the time is right."