Yearly Archives: 2018
How Game of Thrones Season 8 Will Begin
The first photo from Game of Thrones Season 8 has been revealed by Entertainment Weekly, and with it, new details about the hotly-anticipated final season.
When it debuts, Season 8 will open at Winterfell and contain a number of references back to Thrones' pilot, according to EW. Daenerys and her army's arrival will invoke memories of King Robert Baratheon's retinue from the series premiere, with a "thrilling and tense intermingling" of characters following, some meeting for the first time, others reuniting with characters they have "messy histories" with.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, WW2 Companion App Now Available
A Call of Duty companion app is now available on iOS and Android devices, Activision announced today.
The free app tracks stats across Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's three main modes — Blackout, Zombies, and multiplayer — as well as Call of Duty: WWII's multiplayer mode, according to a post on the Activision Games Blog.
The app provides players with weekly reports on their performance and follow-up briefings with "personalized" tips for improvement. It will even allow players to track "every bullet and movement" in a given match, so you can analyze previous play sessions.
Gladiator 2: Ridley Scott Moving Forward with Sequel to Russell Crowe Epic
Ridley Scott is planning a sequel to his Oscar-winning epic Gladiator, which hit theaters 18 years ago.
According to Deadline, Scott wants to direct the sequel with a script from Peter Craig, who co-wrote the final two Hunger Games films and the upcoming Top Gun: Maverick.
Due to the original film's ending, Russell Crowe will not be back to star as Maximus Decimus Meridius, his Oscar-winning role. Instead, the new film will reportedly focus on Lucius, the son of Lucilla, who was played by Connie Nielsen.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Confirm Bad Boys 3: ‘It’s Official’
Bad Boys for Life has had a rocky development cycle since first being announced as Bad Boys 3 in 2009. But stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have now confirmed that the sequel is officially happening.
"It’s been a loooong time coming," Smith posted on his Instagram page. "But now it’s here! Bad Boys for Life. We back!!"
On his own Instagram page, Lawrence wrote, "It's official. Bad Boys for Life."
In May, it was reported that Bad Boys for Life was back on track, but that wasn't confirmed until now, and it came after Lawrence saying in August 2017 that the film might never be made. According to the May report, Sony Pictures is planning to release Bad Boys for Life on Jan. 17, 2020, which would put it a few months shy of releasing 17 years after Bad Boys 2.
Best Kids Gifts for 2018
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Let's face it, the holidays are all about kids. Oh, the most magical time of year, when gifts materialize out of thin air over night while you sleep. As wonderful as it is for the kids, finding the best gifts for kids isn't exactly filled with sugar-plum delights. That's why we're helping you plan the perfect holiday for any kid with our guide to the best holiday gifts for kids, no matter which holiday or holidays you celebrate.
The Best Nerf Gifts for Kids
Kids love to battle it out with high-velocity foam darts, so consider one of the following Nerf toys for your 2018 gift giving needs.
Every New Spider Character From Marvel’s Spider-Geddon
Like Spider-Verse before it, Marvel's Spider-Geddon crossover is introducing several new incarnations of Spider-Man. These heroes are pulled from all corners of Marvel's multiverse, joining in on the fight against the Inheritors.
Keeping track of so many new and returning heroes is easier said than done. That's why we've put together a helpful slideshow breaking down all the new additions to the Spider-Man lineup. We'll keep updating it as more new Spider-people make their debut.
The PS4 Spider-Man
Dell Black Friday Deals ‘Leaked,’ With Some Deals Already Live
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Dell's Black Friday flyer appeared online today, with Dell kicking off its Black Friday savings with a special "Leak Day" sale on laptops, PCs and electronics. Black Friday comes on November 23 this year, the earliest it could possibly be, meaning we only have three weeks to prepare ourselves.
Among Dell's upcoming deals are a Dell G5 15 Gaming laptop with GTX 1060 GPU for $999.99, a 50-inch 4K Vizio TV with $100 Dell eCard for $349.99, and an Xbox One S Battlefield V bundle for $229. Check out the high-resolution scans of the flyer for more details.
Pokemon Let’s Go Is ‘Probably’ the Last Pokemon Game Junichi Masuda Will Direct
Junichi Masuda has worked on every mainline Pokemon game to date, but Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu and Eevee! will possibly be the last Pokemon RPG he directs.
Masuda dropped the news in an interview for Pokemon's official website. In the interview, Masuda spoke about how he enjoyed working on a Pokemon game for the Nintendo Switch and brainstorming how to connect that game with Pokemon Go. He also explained why he's likely stepping away from directing the series.
"I was the one who worked on the base game concept document for Pokemon Go, and even in that original concept, I had the idea of introducing new Pokemon through the mobile game," said Masuda. "I wanted to realize that goal by creating games that could connect with Pokemon Go and feel somewhat similar to it without feeling like we were copying it. Given my involvement in Pokemon Go's development, I felt that I was probably the best person to direct these games.
Sunset Overdrive for PC Rated by ESRB
The ESRB has rated Insomniac Games' Sunset Overdrive for PC.
As first reported by Gematsu, this ESRB rating follows Sunset Overdrive also being rated on PC by the Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea back in May.
Sunset Overdrive was released as an Xbox One exclusive in October 2014, but with the Korean Committee and the ESRB rating it looks as if Insomniac might be taking Sunset Overdrive multiplatform.
Game of Thrones Season 8: First Photo Released
The first photo of Game of Thrones Season 8 has been released, courtesy of Entertainment Weekly.
"The first official photo from #GameOfThrones’ final season is here!" reads an Entertainment Weekly Instagram post. "How do you end the biggest show on TV? Blood, sweat, and lots of tears."
Credit: Entertainment Weekly.