Yearly Archives: 2018
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Fortnite Downloaded on ‘Nearly Half of All Nintendo Switch Systems Worldwide’
Nintendo has announced that Fortnite has been downloaded on "nearly half of all Nintendo Switch systems worldwide" since its launch in June of this year.
Referencing a previous Nintendo earnings report in which it was stated that the Nintendo Switch console sales have reached almost 23 million units, Fortnite would have been downloaded on 11.5 million of those that are currently in the wild.
This attach rate brings to mind The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which in its first 28 days sold 925,000 units for the Nintendo Switch, while the Nintendo Switch had sold 906,000.
Fortnite Downloaded on ‘Nearly Half of All Nintendo Switch Systems Worldwide’
Nintendo has announced that Fortnite has been downloaded on "nearly half of all Nintendo Switch systems worldwide" since its launch in June of this year.
Referencing a previous Nintendo earnings report in which it was stated that the Nintendo Switch console sales have reached almost 23 million units, Fortnite would have been downloaded on 11.5 million of those that are currently in the wild.
This attach rate brings to mind The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which in its first 28 days sold 925,000 units for the Nintendo Switch, while the Nintendo Switch had sold 906,000.
Falcon and Winter Soldier Limited Series in Development at Disney Streaming Service
Marvel's Falcon and Winter Soldier are reportedly set to team up and star in a new limited series on Disney's upcoming streaming service.
As reported by Variety, Malcom Spellman, writer and co-executive producer on Fox's Empire, has been chosen to write a series that is focused on Bucky Barnes and Sam Wilson, Winter Soldier and Falcon respectively.
Sebastian Stan has played Winter Soldier since 2011's Captain America, while Anthony Mackie has portrayed Falcon since Captain America: Winter Soldier.
Both characters appeared in Avengers: Infinity War, and there is no word as to if this new series will star these actors or look for a new take on the characters.
Guardians Fans Spend Over $4K on Rehire James Gunn Billboard on Way to Disneyland
Fans of director James Gunn created a website and paid a company $4,000 to run a digital billboard just outside of Anaheim, CA to show their support for Gunn and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, reported by THR.
The billboard is just four miles away from Disneyland in Anaheim and reads, "Save the Galaxy: James Gunn for Vol. 3." It also has the group's website at the bottom in large letters, RehireJamesGunn.com.
70 New Emoji Are Coming to Your iPhone in the iOS 12.1 Update
Apple will be introducing 70 new emoji with its iOS 12.1 update, and they include a cupcake, raccoon, llama, frozen face, kangaroo and much more.
At Apple's Special Event today that unveiled the new iPad Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac Mini, these emoji also made an appearance and were said to be coming soon.
Available now in today's developer and public beta previews of iOS 12.1, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac users can look forward to also using characters with red hair, gray hair, curly hair, and even a new emoji for bald people.
TV’s Highest Paid Actors in 2018 Revealed
The salaries for Hollywood's top earners in television has been revealed, with some surprising names atop the financial pedestal in 2018.
Per Variety, the 2018 earnings report shows that streaming providers, such as Amazon, Apple, and Netflix are paying their top-tier talent large sums of money as the competition between these companies intensifies. With so many digital entertainment providers out there, movie stars like Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men) and Henry Cavill (Man of Steel) could entice potential subscribers to choose one service over another.
Variety divided its findings into three categories: drama, comedy, and unscripted programming. The dollar amount shown is what the actor receives per episode. Check out the results below.
The Most Ridiculous Halloween Costumes of 2018
Halloween is many things for many people. Some watch horror movie marathons, some dress up and go to parties, some play horror games, and some do nothing at all.
Regardless of how people celebrate Halloween, seeing the costumes people come up with is one of the pinnacles of the holiday. Whether they're clever, timely, a play on words, or an inside joke, there's a joy in seeing everyone don their costumes and share in taking up a new identity for a few hours.
Except with these. There's no joy to be had in these. From top to bottom, these are some of the worst, goofiest, and weirdest Halloween costumes we were able to find this year.
10 Zombie Movies You Need to Watch
I’d be remiss in my duties as a world-renowned zombie scholar and expert – yes, dear reader, there are such things! – if I didn’t remind you all to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Night of the Living Dead during this Halloween season. And for dedicated zombie aficionados, I know there’s little I can do to inform you about all the many other intriguing, entertaining, or flat-out insane zombie movies that exist beyond the timeless classic created by George Romero, John Russo, and their amazing team.
But let’s say you’re only just getting into the whole zombie "thing." Maybe you watched some Walking Dead, finally checked out Night via the recent Fathom Events screenings or the Criterion Blu-ray release (both featuring the new, stunning 4K restoration of the classic film), and now want to know: What do I watch next? In that case, may I suggest the following 10 zombie films from the entire history of the genre?