Yearly Archives: 2018
PUBG: How Battle Royale Was Born
The advantages of including your name in the title of a massively successful game cannot be overstated, a fact only Sid Meier and PlayerUnknown are intimately aware of. Sid Meier’s titular signature always struck me as a bit self-congratulatory, and the same could be said for PlayerUnknown but there is a valid reason for their inclusion.
In the case of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, the name confers legitimacy and ownership. Brendan Greene created Arma 2 DayZ Battle Royale, Arma 3 Battle Royale, and consulted on H1Z1 King of the Kill. But Battlegrounds isn’t a mod, nor is it another developer’s work, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is a manifestation of Greene’s uncompromised vision.
Sea of Thieves Update Fixes Flying Ships
Sea of Thieves' latest update, patch 1.0.5, fixes flying ships among other issues as Rare continues its dedication to correcting problems in April before shifting focus to new content in May.
As detailed on a recent forum post, ships will no longer shoot up into the air when sinking. Twitch streamer KonzolvilagRicsi shared a brief video highlighting the strange problem.
GRRM Confirms Winds of Winter Will Not Come Out in 2018
The Winds of Winter, the sixth book in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, will not be released in 2018, the author confirmed today.
"No, winter is not coming… not in 2018, at least," Martin wrote on his blog. "You’re going to have to keep waiting for The Winds of Winter."
Last July, Martin said The Winds of Winter was still "months away," leading many hopeful fans to believe it could be destined for a 2018 release. However, as announced today, the penultimate book in Martin's popular fantasy series won't be released until 2019 at the earliest.
Fortnite Players’ Latest Meteor Theory Is Wild
Fortnite Battle Royale players have been getting ready for a meteor to hit the game map for months now, but one Reddit theory thinks it isn't a meteor at all: it's an alien mothership.
As pointed out by Eurogamer, Reddit user Kensyys thinks people have had it wrong this whole time. While the focus has been on Fortnite's insanely popular Battle Royale mode, the meteor has also been visible in the PvE Save the World mode, and more potential clues there point toward aliens.
Marvel Cinematic Universe Rumors That Turned Out to Be False
Being a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a full-time job. When you're actually watching the movies, which come out multiple times a year, we're talking about them, speculating about their future, concocting wild fan theories, and voraciously absorbing every news story that arrives online about future films in the series.
The problem (or at least, one of the problems) with that kind of 24/7 fan community is that the need for constant content sometimes transforms speculation into rumors, and rumors into news. Fortunately for us, many of the leading entertainment publications are able to spot the wackier rumors and debunk them pretty quickly, but there are so many rumors out there that some of them become big stories, and for every one of them that's true - or was briefly true before Marvel's plans changed, or which has at least a kernel of truth in it - there are others that are way off base.
Nickelodeon Announces Double Dare Revival
The beloved Nickelodeon game show Double Dare is coming back.
The network announced it is reviving the classic 1980s and ’90s series this summer with 40 new episodes. The reboot will feature all the challenges fans can remember, along with celebrity guests and more.
New Double Dare logo.
Double Dare originally aired from 1986 to 1993, and briefly in 2000. It pits two teams of kids against each other in trivia and physical challenges. Competitors also had to go through the show's infamous obstacle course, which included the wringer, the human hamster wheel, the gigantic mouth, and the Double Dare nose. The series used Nickelodeon's famous green slime as well.
Avengers: Infinity War Iron Spider Suit Revealed for Spider-Man on PS4
The Avengers: Infinity War Iron Spider suit has been unveiled for Spider-Man on PlayStation 4.
As detailed on PlayStation Blog, Peter Parker's shiny new gear from the upcoming MCU film is one of the three suits included in the Spidey Suit pack pre-order bonus. You can check out the Iron Spider suit in action in the gameplay trailer below.
Insomniac was given access to the actual CG asset from Infinity War to ensure the suit is as authentic as possible. Marvel’s Spider-Man will feature a variety of other suits inspired by comics and film for players to try on.
Belgium Joins Netherlands in Declaring Some Loot Boxes Illegal
The Belgian Gaming Commission has ruled that some loot boxes are illegal, following a similar decision recently made by the Netherlands.
In a statement released today from minister of justice, Koen Geens, it was announced loot boxes in FIFA 18, Overwatch, and Counter Strike: Global Offensive constitute games of chance, making them subject to Belgian gaming law.
"The games with paid loot boxes, as currently offered in our country, are therefore in violation of the gaming legislation and can be dealt with under criminal law," reads the statement. "The loot boxes must therefore also be removed."
Lauren Cohan Is Coming Back for Walking Dead Season 9
Lauren Cohan is coming back to The Walking Dead.
Cohan confirmed to Entertainment Weekly she'll reprise her role as Maggie Greene for Season 9. "I'm going back," Cohan said. "There’s a lot more Maggie story to tell."
Previously, it was uncertain if Cohan would return. The actress was reportedly locked in contract renegotiation with AMC for months. She also signed on to star in the ABC action drama pilot Whiskey Cavalier as the female lead, casting further doubt on her return.
PC Owners of Dark Souls Can Get the Remaster for a Discounted Price
Dark Souls Remastered is coming to PC and console very soon, and PC players who own the original title will be able to "upgrade" at a discounted price.
From Software announced the news on its Twitter account, offering a 50% discount to owners of the Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition on Steam. They also announced that the original game will only be available on Steam until May 9.
The Nintendo Switch version of the game has been pushed back to the summer, alongside the Solaire of Astora amiibo, and the network test on the console has also subsequently been delayed.