11 Underrated Movies… That Aren’t Underrated Anymore
Everyone out there has a movie they think is underrated, which was panned by critics and/or audiences, or tanked at the box office for reasons the movie's defender(s) cannot fathom. It's just a natural byproduct of having personal taste, but a film's overall reputation depends on the taste of many people. When a whole lot of moviegoers agree that a film is great, it becomes a classic, right?
So what happens when a whole lot of people agree that a movie is underrated? Ironically, that doesn't make the movie underrated, it makes the movie really good. Possibly even great. And that means it's not actually underrated anymore, doesn't it?
We've compiled a list of films that were, once, considered pretty danged terrible by many people, but which nowadays are generally considered underrated. And since they're generally considered underrated, we're taking this opportunity to call it. These films aren't underrated anymore. They're just good films. And some of them are outright classics.
The Best Marvel, DC and Indie Comics of 2018 So Far
2018 has been a very busy year for the comic book industry, with every week bringing new high-profile debuts and new imprints and relaunches lurking around every corner. At some point, it can be tough to keep track of all the new releases, much less figure out the current must-reads.
Hopefully we can help. We've put together a list of the best comic books of 2018 so far, covering major superhero titles from Marvel and DC as well as the best of independent publishers like Image, Boom and Fantagraphics. Check out our slideshow or scroll down to see what you should be reading right now.
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Far Cry 5: Lost on Mars DLC Release Date Announced
Ubisoft announced today the Far Cry 5: Lost on Mars DLC will be hitting PS4, Xbox One, and PC on July 17.
The second major piece of DLC for the game, Far Cry 5: Lost on Mars can be bought alone for $9.99 or as part of its season pass.
Lost on Mars takes the player from Hope County to Mars as protagonist Nick Rye, who is tasked with stopping an alien invasion of Earth. The DLC includes new weapons, including the Blaster of Disaster, Hellfire and Morphinator, and the new Space Jets traversal tool.
Outside of the DLC, new Mars-themed assets are available in Far Cry Arcade now for all players. The new sci-fi creation assets can be integrated into previously created maps, or can be used to make a new map from the ground-up. Players who purchase Lost on Mars will also gain access to new weapons – Obliteratorrrr, Taser Phazer Annihilazer, Nerve Reaper, Grape Popper and Hellfire – to use within the main game.
Microsoft Reveals New ‘Sport White Special Edition’ Xbox One Controller
Microsoft has just announced the Xbox Wireless Controller - Sport White Special Edition that will launch in the US and Canada on July 31 and worldwide on August 7.
This controller, which is the first in the new "Sport series" line, will retail for $69.99 USD and comes packaged with 14-day trials for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass.
The Sport White Special Edition controller features "a fresh white base color (the same white offered through Xbox Design Lab), mint accents, and grey and silver patterns. The grey rubberized diamond grip on the back of the controller is designed for comfort and will help you stay on target throughout your gaming session."
Minecraft Releases Update for Aquatic Phase Two, Includes Underwater Zombies
Minecraft released it's most recent update on Tuesday, Update Aquatic Phase Two that lets you explore the oceans at greater depths in the Minecraft universe. The update will be on Windows 10, VR, mobile devices, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch immediately.
Microsoft and Mojang launched the first part of the Update Aquatic back in May, but the second phase adds an extensive list of added features and changes to the gameplay.
Some features include Sea Turtles now being in the ocean for you to protect their eggs, while underwater zombies who lurk in the deep waters called The Drowned will come up to attack you. Bubble Columns give you the ability to create upward or downward bubbles and Conduits can now be constructed underwater out of Heart of the Sea and Nautilus Shells.
Indiana Jones 5 Gets a New Release Date
Disney has officially set a release date of July 9, 2021 for Indiana Jones 5.
This is almost exactly one year later than its prior release date of July 10, 2020. Though we knew this wasn't going to stick, it wasn't until today Disney gave it an exact date.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Disney has made other changes to its release calendar as well, announcing that Jungle Cruise is set to release on October 11, 2019 and Maleficent 2 is coming May 29, 2020. Marry Poppins Returns is also getting a slight date adjustment, moving up a week to December 19, 2018 from its initial Christmas Day release.
Titans, Young Justice, Doom Patrol Fan Experience Announced for Comic-Con
DC Universe will host an interactive fan experience during Comic-Con featuring Titans, Young Justice, and more.
The event will include a variety of installations and activities based on DC Universe's upcoming new shows. You'll be able to explore Dick Grayson's Titans loft and experience Dr. Niles Caulders creations in the Doom Patrol lab.
The mystical swamps of Swamp Thing, the Young Justice Watchtower, and Harley Quinn's chaos room will also be featured. Fans will get to explore the sewers and The Court of Owls with Batman as well. There will also be a public unveiling of rare artwork and memorabilia
The event will be open from July 19-22 and will take place across the street from the San Diego Convention Center at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter.
New Netflix Animated Series From Avatar: The Last Airbender Writer Announced
Netflix has announced an all-new animated original series, titled The Dragon Prince.
The Dragon Prince, created by Aaron Ehasz (Avatar: The Last Airbender) and Justin Richmond, tells the story of "two human princes who forge an unlikely bond with the elfin assassin sent to kill them, embarking on an epic quest to bring peace to their warring lands," according to a press release from Netflix.
Enjoy a first look at The Dragon Prince in the poster below:
Nintendo Wants to Help Publishers Incorporate Cross-Play
One of the most hot-button topics at E3 last month was cross-play: Nintendo and Microsoft allow it; Sony doesn't. In a recent investor call, Nintendo reiterated its desire to help third-party publishers incorporate cross-play into their Nintendo Switch games.
An investor on the call asked Nintendo about how cross-play has helped increase the popularity of Fortnite and Minecraft on Switch, wanting to know what sort of initiatives Nintendo had in place for bringing this feature to other multiplatform games. Nintendo Managing Director and former president Tatsumi Kimishima declined the opportunity to comment on particular third-party games.
Amy Hennig Doesn’t Blame EA For Canceling Visceral’s Star Wars Game
During a fireside chat at the Gamelab conference in Barcelona, Amy Hennig said she doesn't hold EA at fault for canceling Visceral's Star Wars game.
The chat, the full transcript of which has been provided by Venture Beat, was between Uncharted's Amy Hennig, Sony's Mark Cerny, and The Game Awards' Geoff Keighley.
Late into the chat, an audience member fielded Hennig a question relating to EA allegedly pulling the plug on the Star Wars game she was working on at Visceral Games because it was single-player: "There was quite a dilemma a few months ago about EA and this question of whether single-player games are 'dead.' What do you think about that?"