Opinion: How Cowboy Bebop Changed My Life
I popped my head into my brother’s room. He was on his computer playing video games -- likely Warcraft. He was one of those overachievers who could do eight things at once, so he also had his textbooks open on his desk and some anime on in the background.
“What’s this?”
“Oh -- it’s awesome. Cowboy Bebop. You’ll love it.”
He didn’t even take his eyes off the computer screen to answer my question. I looked at the TV. And there he was, Spike Spiegel, in all his green-haired glory, those brown, bounty-hunting eyes staring back into mine. I knew it right then: I was in love.
My brother and I watched Dragon Ball Z and Sailor Moon on Toonami when we were young. We caught some episodes of Ronin Warriors, Inuyasha and Outlaw Star on Adult Swim. I owned one Sailor Moon VHS, and it was pretty pricey. Anime wasn’t easy to come by back then.
Nintendo Fans Are Scrambling To Figure Out the Latest Big Smash Bros Rumor
An alleged leak for the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster appeared online Wednesday, and Nintendo fans have been completing hours of research to uncover details behind the leak.
After being posted to Snapchat in a video by an unnamed French person at the time, it was quickly deleted and then appeared as pasted-together images on Discord, and later 4chan. The images have since been circulating the internet and can now be seen on Imgur.
Photo credit: Imgur
The Secret of Darth Vader’s Castle Revealed
If you've ever wondered why Darth Vader built a castle on Mustafar, Marvel has revealed the answer.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Star Wars - Darth Vader #22!
2016's Rogue One first introduced Vader's sinister fortress into official Star Wars continuity, revealing that the Dark Lord of the Sith built a castle on the very world where Anakin Skywalker died. But as it turns out, there's much more to the castle than just Vader's need to get away from it all and have a spa day. It all ties into the return of Lord Momin, an ancient Sith Lord first introduced in the 2015 comic Star Wars: Lando.
PS4’s ‘Next Wave’ of Exclusive Games Has Us Excited
BEYOND!
The latest episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation show, Beyond, brings back one of the show's founders and long-time hosts, Kinda Funny's Greg Miller, for a jam-packed episode. Greg joins host Jonathon Dornbush (Max Scoville and Brian Altano are both out of town!) to discuss the "next wave" of PS4-exclusive games, impressions of Spider-Man's first DLC pack, The Heist, Red Dead Redemption 2, and much more! Plus, the two take a look back at Beyond's history, Kinda Funny upcoming games showcase, and much more!
Timecodes:
- Intro - 00:00
- The "Next Wave" of PS4 Games - 2:45
- Spider-Man's First DLC Impressions - 21:05
Halo: Showtime Series Begins Filming in Budapest in 2019
The first season of the Halo live-action Showtime television series is set to begin shooting in Budapest, Hungary in 2019.
As reported by Production Weekly, principle photography will commence sometime in early June. No other details were given, but nearby natural areas like the Dunube-Ipoly National Park and Danube River could serve as fitting shooting locations for the show.
Season one of Showtime's live-action drama series HALO, based on the video game franchise, is planning to begin principle photography in Budapest early June. https://t.co/lFOTDSPexo
Xbox Players Are Upset About Fallout 76’s Exclusive ‘Early’ Beta
The original announcement of the Fallout 76 beta detailed that Xbox One players would be given early access to the beta – one full week ahead of PlayStation 4 users.
However, many players' expectations of the amount of playable time in that exclusive beta window don't align with the reality, as Bethesda announced Wednesday on Twitter that the second beta time slot after Tuesday's first 4-hour opening, wouldn't be until Saturday, Oct. 27, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm ET.
In Bethesda's post on their website Tuesday, they detailed aspects of the "Break-it Early Test Application" saying the beta may be offline for a day or two while they review data from the beta itself. Responding to IGN's request for comment, a Bethesda representative emphasized that all of the current information is in the aforementioned existing blog post.
Thor, Loki, Wolverine, Dr. Doom Obtain Insanely Epic Power Sets
The latest issue of Thor by Jason Aaron and Mike Del Mundo saw Thor, Wolverine and Dr. Doom battle it out in the far future while utilizing immense power obtained from other Marvel heroes. Loki gets a major upgrade, too.
Warning: full spoilers for Thor #6!
Art by Esad Ribic. (Marvel Comics)
Eons in the future, King Thor brings new life to the long dead planet Earth. This spark of life in a dying universe draws the attention of both Wolverine and Doctor Doom.
Disneyland Marvel Super Hero Land Detailed
New information on the Marvel-themed area at Disney California Adventure has been revealed, including details on attractions, restaurants and stores.
As reported by WDW News Today, construction on the first phase of these Marvel attractions is well underway, with “Stark Industry” fences blocking off multiple areas that are currently undergoing renovations. The central hub of the Marvel-centric area is expected to be a large Avengers symbol surrounded by the various Marvel attractions.
Following A Bug’s Land’s closure in September to make room for the Marvel area, the “It’s Tough to Be A Bug” theater is reportedly being repurposed into a new Spider-Man attraction where guests are given a web-shooter apparatus to use in the ride. Rumors suggest it will be primarily screen-based, like Toy Story Midway Mania. A Doctor Strange live show is expected to take place in a nearby courtyard, and will likely be similar to a stage show offered on the Disney Cruise Line.
New Star Trek: Short Treks Trailer Hints at 1,000 Year Time Jump
It's a great time to be a Star Trek fan. Not only do we have the second season of Star Trek: Discovery coming this January from CBS All Access, but there's also a new show in the works featuring the return of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, several other rumored projects on the table, and a series of short films, dubbed Short Treks, rolling out on the streaming service as a lead-in to Discovery's return. And today IGN has the exclusive teaser trailer for the next of those shorts, "Calypso." Check out the trailer above!
Daredevil: 9 Ways Season 3 Changed the Marvel Comics
Warning: Full SPOILERS for Daredevil Season 3 ahead!
The third season of Marvel's Daredevil on Netflix draws plenty of inspiration from the comics in general and the storyline "Born Again" in particular. But as with so many things in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, that source material only serves as a loose starting point. The new season winds up making some significant changes to the comics, even as it pays direct homage to them.
From Karen Page's past to Bullseye's origin to the fate of characters like Vanessa Fisk, here are the major ways in which Season 3 diverged from Marvel's comics. Check out our slideshow below or scroll down to learn more.