Yearly Archives: 2018
Sledgehammer Co-Founders Leave Company
Sledgehammer Games co-founders Michael Condrey and Glen Schofield have left the studio, but will remain with publisher Activision to pursue other projects.
Kotaku has obtained statements from Activision, Condrey and Schofield, confirming the pair have left the studio they co-founded in 2009. Aaron Halon will take over as boss of Sledgehammer, and oversee the current DLC season of Call of Duty: WWII, the most recent title that Condrey and Schofield directed last year.
"Following the incredible success of Call of Duty: WWII, Glen Schofield and Michael Condrey have decided to transition from their duties at Sledgehammer Games to new executive duties inside Activision," read the statement from Activision. "We thank Glen and Michael for their tremendous body of work on Call of Duty and look forward to continuing to collaborate with them in their new roles. These changes have created an opportunity to elevate one of the key leaders at the studio, Aaron Halon, to lead Sledgehammer Games. Aaron is a founding member of Sledgehammer Games and the natural fit to lead the team. He has over 20 years of industry experience and has played an instrumental role throughout the studio's history. We congratulate Aaron and are thrilled about the future of Sledgehammer Games, which we believe has even bigger days ahead."
Black Panther Director Explains THAT Character’s Absence
Black Panther director Ryan Coogler has explained why a certain character isn't in the film.
Warning: Spoilers for Black Panther follow...
While speaking on Empire's podcast (via Collider), Coogler discussed why Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) doesn't appear in the film until after the credits. At the end of Captain America: Civil War, Bucky arrived in Wakanda on ice in order to wait for scientists to find a cure for him. However, despite being in Wakanda all throughout Black Panther, Bucky doesn't show up until the post-credits scene.
PUBG: New PC Content Delayed to Deal With Cheaters, Next Map Coming in First Half of 2018
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' next PC content update has been delayed due to efforts to combat cheaters in the game.
Explained on PUBG's Steam page, major features and system updates have been delayed as the development team focuses on anti-cheating efforts. The measure, which blocks cheating or helper programs, went live earlier this month after seeing delays of its own.
The team has not yet been able to release a roadmap showcasing expected content for the first half of 2018 and instead promises to have one out in March with a tease for a brand new map.
New Doctor Who Logo Revealed
The new logo design for the upcoming eleventh season of Doctor Who has been revealed.
BBC shared a first look at the logo on Twitter via a poster featuring Jodie Whittaker's Doctor and the TARDIS, which you can check out below:
New Doctor Who poster, via Twitter
A short video showcasing the new logo was also revealed.
The Big Bang Theory Will Feature a Bill Gates Cameo
Bill Gates will have a guest appearance in The Big Bang Theory.
The Microsoft co-founder will star as himself in an episode of the hit CBS comedy that airs in March, Deadline reports. In the episode, Penny (Kaley Cuoco) hosts him at work, and naturally, the guys do all they can for a chance to meet the billionaire philanthropist.
This isn't the first time Gates has guest starred in a television series as himself. In 2001 he made a cameo in Frasier.
The Big Bang Theory is currently in its eleventh season. According to series star Johnny Galecki, Season 12 will likely be the show's last. Meanwhile, its spinoff series, Young Sheldon, has been renewed for a second season.
Suicide Squad Star Will Play Magnum P.I. in CBS Reboot
Suicide Squad star Jay Hernandez will play Thomas Magnum in CBS' Magnum P.I. reboot pilot.
Variety reports Hernandez has been cast as the titular private investigator, who uses his skills as an ex-Navy SEAL to take on cases no one else will and help those who have no one else to turn to. Tom Selleck played the character in the original 1980s series.
Hernandez is best known for his role as Diablo in Suicide Squad. He also starred in films like Bad Moms and its sequel, A Bad Moms Christmas, as well as TV series like Scandal, The Expanse, and Nashville.
Hernandez in The Expanse
WWE: The Craziest Things You Can Do Inside an Elimination Chamber
Seth Rollins may have wrestled for over an hour on Monday Night RAW this week, cleanly beating both Roman Reigns and John Cena back-to-back for an unforgettable career highlight, but will he be able to triumph inside the Elimination Chamber this Sunday?
On February 25th, Rollins will meet Reigns and Cena once again - along with Finn Balor, Elias, The Miz, and Braun Strowman - inside the Elimination Chamber for a shot at Brock Lesnar's Universal Championship at WrestleMania 34 in New Orleans.
Rocket League Gets Classic Batmobile, Tumbler Next Month
Rocket League is getting a couple new Batman-inspired cars next month as DLC.
Psyonix announced the DC Super Heroes DLC Pack is coming to Rocket League on March 5. The pack, priced at $4 USD, will include the classic '89 Batmobile and the Tumbler from The Dark Knight trilogy.
The pack will include plenty of other content, including decals and banners themed after Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Superman, Flash, and more. See the full list of content included in the DC Super Heroes DLC Pack below:
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Aquaman -- Decal (Breakout), and Player Banner
Jessica Chastain Enters Talks for IT: Chapter Two
Warner Bros. and New Line reportedly want Jessica Chastain to play adult Beverly in IT: Chapter Two.
Variety reports Chastain is in negotiations to star in the sequel as Beverly, who's portrayed by Sophia Lillis in the 2017 hit. However, talks are very much in the early stages, with the script still being worked on.
Director Andy Muschietti will return helm the sequel. Chastain previously worked with Muschietti on his first studio hit, 2013's Mama.
Gary Dauberman is penning the script, with Bill Skarsgard expected to reprise his role as Pennywise. IT: Chapter Two will open in theaters on September 6, 2019, and production starts this summer.
Death Wish Remake Gets a Retro Poster
A new poster for Eli Roth's upcoming Death Wish remake has been revealed.
The poster has a retro grindhouse aesthetic and declares the film's main star, Bruce Willis, is back. Check out the image below.
Death Wish retro poster, via AMC Theatres
Death Wish hits theaters on March 2 after initially being delayed. It's a remake of the 1974 film of the same name starring Charles Bronson. Roth directs from a script by Joe Carnahan (The Grey, Narc). Along with Willis, the movie stars Vincent D'Onofrio, Dean Norris, Elisabeth Shue, Camila Morrone, and Kimberly Elise.