Yearly Archives: 2018
Who Will Be The Whisperers’ First Victim on The Walking Dead?
The following contains full spoilers for The Walking Dead TV series, plus some slight plot details from the comic series.
Ever since Rick (and Maggie) left The Walking Dead, and the story hit us with a six-year time jump, everything's been funneling toward the Whisperer War arc from the comics.
How faithful will the series be to the comic books, though? More to the point, how faithful can it be when key characters, who still existed in the comics during the storyline, are no longer on the show - namely Rick, Maggie, and Carl?
Nvidia RTX Ray Tracing Benchmarks in Battlefield 5
When Nvidia's all-new RTX "Turing" GPUs launched in September, they broke new technological ground by being the first GPUs capable of performing real-time ray tracing in games. However, there was just one problem; at the time of launch, and in the ensuing months, there were no games that we could actually play that supported the new technology, just games "coming soon." All that changed this week when both Nvidia, Microsoft, and Dice updated their platforms to allow for ray traced reflections in Battlefield 5. This allowed RTX GPU owners to see what this new technology looks like for the first time, and to see what kind of performance hit it would require. We've spent some time with it and want to share our results with you so you know what to expect.
A Guide to Every Toy in the Toy Story Movies
Just when you thought the Toy Story franchise was done tugging at your heartstrings and making you pine for the halcyon days of childhood, Pixar brings us Toy Story 4, an unlikely sequel that is somehow "every bit as magical as its predecessors," according to our Toy Story 4 review, "full of the same joy, wonder, and whimsy that we’ve come to expect from every Toy Story installment."
As with previous Toy Story entries, the new movie introduces several major new characters to an already crowded lineup of sentient toys, including Keanu Reeves as motorcycle stuntman Duke Caboom, Christina Hendricks as Gabby Gabby, and Key & Peele as stuffed toys Ducky and Bunny.
Marvel Publishing League of Legends Comics
Marvel and Riot Games are teaming up to bring League of Legends to comics.
Announced through a press release, the first project will be League of Legends: Ashe: Warmother. This will act as an origin story of Ashe, one of the first League of Legends champions. Written by Riot Games' Odin Austin Shafer with art by Nina Vakueva, it will reportedly deliver an “epic journey through the Freljord."
Ashe, an Iceborn raised in the savage wilds of the north, is burdened by her mother’s expectations. The two set out on a dangerous quest searching for the truth behind an ancient myth, forever changing Runeterra in the process. Ashe: Warmother will be released monthly on digital platforms beginning December 19, and will be followed by a full, physical graphic novel in May 2019.
6 of Just Cause 4’s Most Destructive Weapons – IGN First
In Just Cause 4, Rico's arsenal gets upgraded once again with a ton of new destructive toys that now feature alternate fire.
So, let's see what they can do – check out the video above to see six of the most destructive weapons in Just Cause 4.
Arrow Sneak Peek: Oliver Gets Help From an Unlikely Source
Oliver Queen may be behind bars, but after surviving a round of torturous brainwashing and an underground prison fight club, it's clear he hasn't lost his edge - at least if our exclusive sneak peek from this week's episode is any indication.
In the scene from "Due Process" above, Laurel comes to offer Oliver assistance with his case, but in typical Ollie fashion, our hero is suspicious of the new District Attorney's motives, even after she reveals that she's working with Felicity to try and get him out.
Since Black Siren was ultimately responsible for letting Diaz escape at the end of Season 6, thus putting Felicity and William in danger, Oliver doesn't pull his punches - and even though Laurel seems to be trying to leave her villainous past behind her, it remains to be seen whether Oliver's harsh words will push her back towards a darker path. Here's The CW's description of Season 7, episode 6, titled "Due Process":
Out This Week: Battlefield V, Spider-Man’s Turf Wars DLC
With so many new games and movies coming out, it can be hard to keep up. Lucky for you, IGN is here to help with a weekly round-up of the biggest releases each and every week. Check out the latest releases for this week, and be sure to come back next Monday for a new update.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
Spyro Fans Angered at Activision’s Response to Missing Subtitles
When Activision released Spyro Reignited Trilogy last week, some players were upset to discover that there are no subtitles available for cutscenes. Activision has since issued a statement regarding the missing subtitles, but it doesn't seem to be placating fans.
"When Toys For Bob set out to make an awesome game collection, there were certain decisions that needed to be made throughout the process," reads Activision's statement to GamePitt. "The team remained committed to
the integrity and legacy of Spyro that fans remembered intact.
"The game was built from the ground up using a new engine for the team (Unreal 4) and was localized in languages that had not previously been attempted by the studio. While there’s no industry standard for subtitles, the studio and Activision care about the fans’ experience especially with respect to accessibility for people with different abilities and will evaluate going forward."
Artifact Payment Model Causes Backlash, Valve Responds
Artifact, Valve’s online trading card game, has received some considerable backlash from fans for its “pay for everything” payment model - and Valve has given an official response.
As reported by PC Gamer, fans have a bevy of complaints about the game’s payment model. Despite the base game with its initial set of cards costing $20, fans will have to pay $2 for every booster pack of cards. Fans can also win more cards by playing drafting modes using event tickets (which cost real-world money to purchase) or buy and sell specific cards in the marketplace, which Valve also profits off of.
Best Toys and Collectible Gifts of 2018
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The holiday season is the season of caring. The season of sharing. The season... of giving. So why not give someone an awesome toy or collectible as a gift this year? Basically every fandom on Earth has a collectible or toy you can give this season, but your gifts don't need to have a pop-culture tie-in. They can just be fun.
Here are our suggestions for the best toy and collectible gifts for 2018.
