Yearly Archives: 2018
Spider-Man PS4 Villain Mister Negative Explained
Spider-Man’s new game for PS4 from Insomniac looks like it’s delivering a lot between the new costume, new web-slinging combat, and a new spin on the Spidey mythos, but one thing no one expected it’s choice of villain: Mister Negative.
Here’s a recap on where he came from in the comics, what his power and abilities are, the supporting characters he brings along with him, and why he’s actually a great foil for Spider-Man.
Comic Book Origin
Mister Negative is a relatively recent addition to the Spider-Man villain lineup, debuting in 2008’s Amazing Spider-Man #546. Mister Negative is the literal dark side of philanthropist Martin Li. While the benevolent Li runs a homeless shelter, his alter ego is a crime lord who controls the Inner Demons, one of the most powerful gangs in New York City.
What Did You Think of This Week’s Comics?
It was another big week for the comic book industry, as Marvel celebrated the upcoming wedding of Kitty Pryde and Colossus and both Avengers and Justice League: No Justice barreled forward.
Scroll down to check out our new reviews and thinkpieces, and be sure to let us know your favorite books of the week in the comments below.
Written by Jason Aaron | Drawn by Ed McGuinness
"Generally, the best Avengers teams are those brought together by circumstance. Way back at the beginning, Loki's machinations compelled Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Giant-Man and Wasp to join forces for the first time. Decades later, a similarly eclectic band of heroes were brought together by fate in New Avengers #1. The latest incarnation of these series is cut very much from the same cloth. It's building a compelling new team using the invasion of the Dark Celestials as a catalyst. And despite some concerns about the early course of the series, this new team is looking to be a promising successor to those that have come before." -Jesse
Report Says Most Players Finish Less Than Half of a Call of Duty Campaign
Call of Duty campaign completion data has shown that many players finish less than half the story,
A report from TrueAchievements has revealed that, on Microsoft platforms, Call of Duty players have a low 'Story Participation Average'.
This is defined as "the average percentage of unlocked story-line achievements for gamers that have started the game".
Of course, these statistics must be taken with a pinch of salt, as achievement systems in the 13 games studied operate very differently, especially in earlier titles where the focus was levied on the single-player campaign. They also fail to take into account Steam or PSN trophies.
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DC’s [SPOILER] Makes Surprise Return in Justice League: No Justice #2
Justice League: No Justice #2 saw the unexpected return of a certain DC character. Here’s a recap of how he made his entrance and everything you need to know about this important new power player.
Warning: full spoilers ahead for Justice League: No Justice #2 by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Josh Williamson, and Francis Manapul!
Art by Francis Manapul. (DC Entertainment)
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Rage 2 Won’t Include Loot Boxes
Bethesda has confirmed that the newly-announced Rage 2 will not include loot boxes, but will have post-launch content to keep players engaged.
Rage 2 was leaked by Walmart last week, ahead of the official reveal on Monday. In an interview with German website Gamestar (translated and confirmed by US Gamer), Id boss Tim Willits has confirmed that the studio is following a games-as-service approach to keep people playing Rage 2 for longer.
Xbox Adaptive Controller for Players With Disabilities Officially Revealed
Xbox has unveiled a new controller, specifically designed for gamers with limited mobility or conditions that make gaming with traditional controllers difficult.
Dubbed the Xbox Adaptive Controller, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has explained the device has been years in the making.
“For gamers with limited mobility, finding controller solutions to fit their individual needs has been challenging,” said Spencer on Xbox Wire. “The solutions that exist today are often expensive, hard to find, or require significant technical skill to create. A number of individuals and organizations are creating custom solutions, but it has been often difficult for them to scale when most rigs need to be so personalized.”
Closed Beta for The Crew 2 Starts Later This Month
Ubisoft has confirmed a closed beta for The Crew 2 will be conducted from May 31 to June 4 across PS4, Xbox One, and PC. If you want a chance at an invite, Ubisoft is taking sign-ups now at thecrewgame.com/beta.
The publisher notes players who are selected for the beta are encouraged to make use of the ability to pre-load the build, which will be available from May 29.
The closed beta will cover The Crew 2’s first level of its progression system and feature races across the four initial disciplines: street racing, rally raid, powerboat, and aerobatics. Ubisoft also notes that players will be able to make full use of the vehicle transformation feature during the beta, dubbed Fast-Fav, and instantly switch between car, plane, and boat at the push of a button.
Amazon’s Lord of the Rings Series Will Reportedly Focus on a Young Aragorn
Rumours are pointing to Amazon's The Lord of the Ring series focusing on the adventures of young Aragorn.
A tweet from generally reliable Tolkien rumour source The One Ring says multiple sources have confirmed the new series will at least start centred around the young life of Strider.
This move makes sense as Aragorn's history is rich for storytelling. Aragorn's life covers a large breadth of stories in the Tolkien universe, from his humble beginnings, when his legacy had been hidden from him while his mother fought to protect her son, right up to the events in The Lord of the Rings movies.