Yearly Archives: 2018
The Rocky Movies’ Weirdest Training Techniques
Released in 1976, the original Rocky is a classic underdog story about a middling 30-year-old boxer who somehow manages to go the distance with the heavyweight champion of the word. Every movie in the series since then has mirrored that setup, finding ever more convoluted ways to make sure Rocky -- or in the case of 2015’s Creed, his protégé Adonis Creed -- starts out facing nearly impossible odds.
But just as integral to Rocky’s successful formula as its protagonist’s underdog status was his unorthodox training regimen, which started off with things like chugging raw eggs and punching sides of beef and eventually grew to encompass bizarre techniques such as chasing poultry and lifting horse carts.
Always Sunny: How the Gang Pulled Off Their Most Moving Episode
When a show's been on as long as It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and has been churning out clever and cruel satire for so many years, sometimes the best direction to take is an earnest, emotional one.
And that's exactly what happened last week in Always Sunny's Season 13 finale, "Mac Finds His Pride." For more than a decade, The Gang has flirted with seriousness, planting a few seeds here and there for storylines that could grow into something a bit more meaningful and layered - from Charlie's unrequited love to Dennis deciding to settle down - but none of them rounded out into anything honorable. But back in Season 12, when Mac came out to his friends in the episode "Hero or Hate Crime?," the series unearthed its unexpected, stunning heart.
Rumor: Becky Lynch Out of WWE Survivor Series
While not confirmed by WWE, it's being said that due to injuries sustained during the closing moments of Monday Night RAW, WWE SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch won't be able to compete at this Sunday's Survivor Series PPV.
Two sources have told Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp that Lynch - during a melee stemming from her leading the SmackDown women's roster into an "invasion" of RAW - possibly suffered a broken nose and concussion.
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Tons of Amazon Black Friday Deals Are Live Right Now
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Amazon's best Black Friday deals are already starting. Amazon doesn't send out or release a flyer for its Black Friday savings like Dell, Walmart, Best Buy, and others have done, but it's Amazon. There's no doubt in anyone's mind its got plenty of savings in store.
Marvel Is Making Wolverine Even More Overpowered
If you thought Wolverine was unbeatable before, just wait until he wields one of the most powerful artifacts in the Marvel Universe. Marvel is teasing the prospect of this iconic mutant hero wielding the Infinity Gauntlet in early 2019.
This plot twist comes as Marvel announces a new series called Wolverine: Infinity Watch, which will launch in the aftermath of the Infinity Wars crossover in February. Check out the cover to issue #1 below:
Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli. (Marvel Comics)
Fallout 76 Is a Weirdly Lifeless Adventure Played Solo
These impressions are based entirely on the Fallout 76 beta experience, which included the full game. Our full review is still incoming, but you can check out our impressions from the beta here.
I still don’t know if Fallout 76 is my jam. But I’m sure I won’t be diving back in unless I have some friends at my side.
I jumped into the beta intending to answer the question of whether or not Fallout 76 can actually “work” as the kind of solo experience fans of Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, and Fallout 4 have come to expect from the series. After around 15 hours, I’m feeling sure of two things: it definitely does work, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good time.
The Mandalorian: Star Wars TV Series Casts Pedro Pascal in Lead Role
Pedro Pascal has been cast as the lead in the upcoming Star Wars TV series, The Mandalorian, which will be streaming on Disney's new service, Disney+, according to Variety.
Pascal had been rumored for the part, but sources said multiple actors were being considered and nothing was confirmed. Sources close to Variety have now said negotiations are underway and Pascal has officially been offered the role.
Jon Favreau's series is set after the ending of the Empire and before the First Order comes to be what we know it as today. He previously announced that it will take place after Jango and Boba Fett's stories, and will focus on a "lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy," and will be far from the New Republic's authority.
Where to Preorder Pokemon: Let’s Go and Poke Ball Plus
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If you want to preorder the Poke Ball Plus, have I got some good news for you. You can preorder the Poke Ball Plus right now, but perhaps even better, you can preorder Poke Ball Plus bundles with either Pokemon: Let's Go Eevee or Pokemon: Let's Go Pikachu.
Every Poke Ball Plus has a Mew living inside of it, so you can start your Pokemon: Let's Go journey with a desirable Pokemon.
Best PlayStation Gifts of 2018
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It has been a stellar year for PlayStation fans and our gift guide highlights the best of 2018. From incredible releases like God of War and Spider-Man to cool controllers and sharp headsets, our guide features gifts to make sure PlayStation fans are accounted for.
Best Console PlayStation Gifts
Watch The Game Awards 2018 Live Right Now
Update: The Game Awards 2018 is now live.
You can watch the show live in the player below (or here on YouTube):
The Game Awards 2018 takes place on December 6, and you'll be able to watch the event live, right here on IGN.
In addition to recognizing the best games of the year, The Game Awards has historically featured several big reveals. All of the major announcements are being kept under wraps, but we have a few ideas about what surprises this year's show might have in store.