Yearly Archives: 2018
Why the Return of ’90s Flash Could Change the DC TV Multiverse
Arrowverse viewers are already comfortably familiar with the concept of the DC multiverse at this point. We've seen heroes from Earth-1 (Flash, Green Arrow) join forces with the heroes of Earth-38 (Supergirl, Martian Manhunter). We've also seen glimpses of other worlds like the Nazi-infested Earth-X and the retro-futuristic world of Earth-2.
But if the various teases for this year's big Arrowverse crossover are any indication, this multiverse is a lot bigger than anyone realized. With the reveal that John Wesley Shipp is back in his '90s Flash costume, the "Elseworlds" crossover has basically opened the door for any and every live-action DC series to join the fun. Here's why Shipp putting the costume back on is so significant.
Why the Return of ’90s Flash Could Change the DC TV Multiverse
Arrowverse viewers are already comfortably familiar with the concept of the DC multiverse at this point. We've seen heroes from Earth-1 (Flash, Green Arrow) join forces with the heroes of Earth-38 (Supergirl, Martian Manhunter). We've also seen glimpses of other worlds like the Nazi-infested Earth-X and the retro-futuristic world of Earth-2.
But if the various teases for this year's big Arrowverse crossover are any indication, this multiverse is a lot bigger than anyone realized. With the reveal that John Wesley Shipp is back in his '90s Flash costume, the "Elseworlds" crossover has basically opened the door for any and every live-action DC series to join the fun. Here's why Shipp putting the costume back on is so significant.
Marvel’s Old Man Logan Wraps Up This Week
With dozens of comic books to choose from, let us show you which are the best coming out this week. Take a look at this list spotlighting our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.
Once you check out our picks, head to the comments to let us know what you’ll be buying this week!
Heroes in Crisis #2 - $3.99
Writer Tom King | Artist Clay Mann w/ Travis Moore | Cover Artist Clay Mann (DC Comics)
Marvel’s Old Man Logan Wraps Up This Week
With dozens of comic books to choose from, let us show you which are the best coming out this week. Take a look at this list spotlighting our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.
Once you check out our picks, head to the comments to let us know what you’ll be buying this week!
Heroes in Crisis #2 - $3.99
Writer Tom King | Artist Clay Mann w/ Travis Moore | Cover Artist Clay Mann (DC Comics)
Activision Clarifies Spyro Reignited Trilogy Download Requirements
Following plenty of speculation about what exactly Spyro Reignited Trilogy's required downloaded would entail, Activision has offered clear clarification of what does and doesn't come on the Reignited Trilogy disc.
As first reported by some who visited the Reignited Trilogy developer Toys for Bob, including Achievement Hunter, not all of the second and third games in the trilogy will need to be downloaded for those purchasing the game on disc.
Activision has confirmed to IGN that "The trilogy will ship with content from each of the three games, including the entire first game and a subset of levels from games 2 and 3. In order for the full Reignited Trilogy offerings, a day one update is required."
WWE and NXT Superstars Will Fight… in League of Legends
WWE and NXT Superstars will collide in an unexpected venue: League of Legends.
Airing on WWE’s gaming-centric YouTube channel UpUpDownDown, WWE vs. NXT: League of Legends pits four WWE Superstars and a League of Legends streamer against a team of four NXT Superstars and their own streamer in a 5v5 showdown hosted by WWE’s Xavier Woods.
The WWE team is being coached and led by imaqtpie, featuring Ruby Riott, Cesaro, Seth Rollins and Tyler Breeze. NXT’s team consists of Tyler1 as their coach and leader, featuring Johnny Gargano, Dakota Kai, Shayna Baszler, and Adam Cole. The winner will appear at NXT TakeOver: Wargames II.
WWE and NXT Superstars Will Fight… in League of Legends
WWE and NXT Superstars will collide in an unexpected venue: League of Legends.
Airing on WWE’s gaming-centric YouTube channel UpUpDownDown, WWE vs. NXT: League of Legends pits four WWE Superstars and a League of Legends streamer against a team of four NXT Superstars and their own streamer in a 5v5 showdown hosted by WWE’s Xavier Woods.
The WWE team is being coached and led by imaqtpie, featuring Ruby Riott, Cesaro, Seth Rollins and Tyler Breeze. NXT’s team consists of Tyler1 as their coach and leader, featuring Johnny Gargano, Dakota Kai, Shayna Baszler, and Adam Cole. The winner will appear at NXT TakeOver: Wargames II.
MPAA Study Reveals Majority of Movies Released in Last 50 Years Have Been Rated R
A study by the Motion Picture Association of America has revealed that most of the films released in the last half century have been rated R for Restricted.
The MPAA 50th anniversary report (per Variety) comes with a bevy of broken down statistics over the MPAA’s 50 years of film classifications and ratings following the replacement of the Hays Code by the MPAA film rating system in 1968. The report states that, of the nearly 30,000 films given classifications by the MPAA, 17,202 are rated R.
MPAA Study Reveals Majority of Movies Released in Last 50 Years Have Been Rated R
A study by the Motion Picture Association of America has revealed that most of the films released in the last half century have been rated R for Restricted.
The MPAA 50th anniversary report (per Variety) comes with a bevy of broken down statistics over the MPAA’s 50 years of film classifications and ratings following the replacement of the Hays Code by the MPAA film rating system in 1968. The report states that, of the nearly 30,000 films given classifications by the MPAA, 17,202 are rated R.
Final Fantasy 8’s Train Heist Is Its Most Underrated Moment
Final Fantasy VIII was a divisive entry in the beloved franchise when it released in 1999. For many, things like the junction and draw systems felt like too much of a departure from previous games, and an out-of-left-field plot twist near the end left a lot of fans scratching their heads.
These days, Final Fantasy VIII is remembered a little more fondly, if not necessarily as a masterpiece. One reason why is the world; it feels slightly more grounded than the high sci-fi and fantasy settings of previous games. There’s nothing wrong with FFVII’s Gaia or FFVI’s World of Balance, it’s just that they were occupied by fantasy archetypes and threatened by otherworldly beings that are hardly relatable to us as players.