Yearly Archives: 2018
Kristin Stewart Charlie’s Angels Reboot Finds Its Cast
Sony's Charlie's Angels reboot has found its three angels.
Per Variety, the remake will star Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska. Elizabeth Banks will direct, with Jay Basu and Banks writing the most recent draft of the script. Banks will also star in the film as Bosley.
The remake is set sometime after the original movies, and will focus on the next generation of Angels working for the mysterious Charlie. The Townsend Agency has now gone global with highly-trained teams worldwide, providing security and intelligence services to a wide variety of private clients.
Forza Motorsport 7’s Loot Boxes Will Be Removed By Winter
There's some more fallout from the ongoing loot box debate.
Turn 10 Studios today announced that it will be removing prize crates (its version of free loot crates) from Forza Motorsport 7, most likely during the coming winter. Additionally, Turn 10 will not be bringing paid tokens, which were included in previous Forza games, to either Forza Motorsport 7 or October's Forza Horizon 4.
"While we’ve never charged money for prize crates in Forza Motorsport 7, their presence in the game has continued to be a source of controversy," Studio Head Alan Hartman explained. "The overwhelming feedback has been that this system feels out of place in the game. After careful consideration, we have decided to completely remove prize crates from Forza Motorsport 7."
Netflix Orders Apocalyptic Zombie Series Based on Daybreak Comic
An apocalyptic zombie series based on Brian Ralph's Daybreak graphic novel is in the works at Netflix.
Per Deadline, Netflix has given a 10-episode order for the series, which is described as a subversive dark zombie comedy. Aron Eli Coleite (Star Trek: Discovery, Heroes) will serve as showrunner and executive produce, with Brad Peyton (Rampage) directing and executive producing as well.
The story follows a 17-year-old high school outcast named Josh who goes searching for his missing girlfriend Sam in post-apocalyptic Glendale, California. He'll be joined by a few of his eccentric friends, including a 12-year-old pyromaniac named Angelica and Josh’s former high school bully Wesley, who's now a pacifist samurai.
HBO Confirms Game of Thrones Season 8 Episodes Will Not Be 2-Hours
We recently found out that Game of Thrones season 8 will premiere in the first half of 2019, and now HBO Programming Chief Casey Bloys has disclosed new snippets for the upcoming season to EW.
Bloys said the episodes in season 8 will not be 2-hours long, according to his knowledge. He also shared that he thinks the final season trailer will launch in 2018, but he has not been told specifically when it will.
In terms of the possibility of any more Game of Thrones prequels besides the one announced that is being written by Jane Goldman and George R.R. Martin, Bloys confirmed that is a no for right now.
Kingdom Hearts’ Sora Nendoroid Figure Revealed
Good Smile has revealed a new Nendoroid figure based on Kingdom Hearts' Sora that is modeled after his appearance in the original Kingdom Hearts.
According to the announcement on Good Smile, Sora will come with three face plates; a confident expression, playful smile, and sleeping expression.
Obviously, a Sora Nendoroid wouldn't be complete without a keyblade, and this figure comes with two; the classic Kingdom Key and the Nightmare Before Christmas inspired Pumpkinhead Keyblade. There is even a keyhole that will help you make the perfect scene.
Xbox Live Games With Gold August 2018 Lineup Revealed
The Xbox Live Games With Gold lineup for August 2018 has been revealed.
According to Major Nelson, the following titles will be available for Xbox Live Gold members next month:
- Forza Horizon 2 - August 1-31 (Xbox One)
- For Honor - August 16-September 15 (Xbox One)
- Dead Space 3 - August 1-15 (Xbox 360, Xbox One)
- Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two - August 16-31 (Xbox 360, Xbox One)
Forza Horizon set a new standard for open-world racing games, and Forza Horizon 2 raised the bar. Our review, which awarded the game a 9.0, praised the game's large roster of cars, excellent visuals, and the wide variety of events and activities.
What Happens When Voice Actors Aren’t Told What Game They’re Voicing
For a normal actor, knowing what your role is and what movie or show you’re in is just part of the process. It would be a little tough to act well if you’re not sure whether you’re a cowboy in a virtual theme park or an extra in a giant monster clash. Cissy Jones, a voice actor known for her roles as Delilah in Firewatch and Fury in the upcoming Darksiders 3, knows this all too well. One day, Jones was brought into a studio to record dialogue for a small part in an upcoming project she knew nothing about. Once there, the acting directors instructed her to play the role of a prostitute in various situations, including having her car stolen, being thrown out a window, and being burned alive.
How Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Introduces RPG Choices
It’s history. It’s set in stone. What’s done is done. These are all ways we have of saying that you can’t change the past - and while it’s true that the wheels of time grind ever forward, the team at Ubisoft Quebec is working incredibly hard to make sure that rigid line a lot more flexible in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey than it’s been in previous adventures.
Player choice is baked into the core of every aspect of Odyssey’s massive rendition of ancient Greece, furthering the series’ transformation into a full-fledged role-playing game after the initial introduction of RPG progression elements in Assassin’s Creed Origins. “We are really embracing the role-playing aspect of RPGs,” says Odyssey’s Creative Director Jonathan Dumont. “We are continuing that transformation.
Surgeon Simulator CPR Launching on Switch Later this Year
Surgeon Simulator is coming to Nintendo Switch this fall, developer Bossa Studios has announced.
The port, officially titled Surgeon Simulator CPR (Co-op Play Ready), will take advantage of Switch's Joy-Con controls and other functionalities. Players will be able to swap to motion controls at any time via the Joy-Cons. HD Rumble will also be enabled.
Due to Nintendo’s split Joy-Con support, Surgeon Simulator CPR will also feature local co-op play, allowing you and your friend to perform surgeries together.
The Switch port will also contain all of the content from the A&E Edition, including additional teeth and eye transplants, as well as the Alien Autopsy mode.
Players in the Netherlands Can Now See Loot Box Contents for Dota 2 Before Purchasing
Valve has changed the way players in the Netherlands interact with loot boxes, possibly in a method to appease complaints by the Netherlands Gaming Authority earlier this year that found Dota 2 and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive in violation of its Betting and Gaming Act, according to GamaSutra.
A user on Reddit noticed the new system in Dota 2 and that it shows players exactly what in-game gear is held within their loot box purchase. Dutch players are still unable to use the Steam Marketplace, despite this change.