Could Daniel Bryan Actually Win the WWE Royal Rumble?
Hang on. Back it up. Hold the phone.
Does anyone even use phones as phones anymore? Whatever. Hold the rectangle in your hand that holds all of the world's answers and the soul's desires. Hold it.
There's a grumbling, a rumbling even, that Daniel Bryan might win the Royal Rumble?
Okay, back when the Wrap Up was a thing that existed in the world, I'd mark an item like this with the caveat "WILD and/or OUTRAGEOUS INTERNET SPECULATION." It's a rumor. Add as many grains of salt to this brew as you'd like to make it palpable.
The Top 25 Movie Anniversaries in 2018
They say that those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it, but maybe it also works the other way around. That's probably part of why we like nostalgia so much. We get to look to our past for all the things we did right, to honor them and also to do everything we can to get it right the next time.
Hence the tendency of movie-lovers to celebrate the major anniversaries of the films that changed the art form, the industry, and the people who watched them. Every year we take a look back at films that came out 10, 20, 25, 50, 75 and even 100 years ago and remind ourselves of why these movies mattered, and how far we've come because we had them in our lives.
The problem, of course, is that there are a lot of amazing movies out there and keeping track of every single anniversary can be a bit of a chore. And of course, there are some films that certain people will want to honor more than others.Some people may want to make a big deal out of Super Mario Bros.: The Movie turning 25 years old on May 28, 2018, but there are probably also quite a few people who'd rather forget that movie ever happened. That said, there are some films that are almost certainly going to get remembered over the course of the next year, many of them big enough that their fans might want to know about the anniversaries in advance, to plan their parties or at least make sure they have a copy on hand to watch that night. So, to help you keep them straight, here are our picks for 25 movie anniversaries you're going to want to keep on your calendar in 2018!
Mass Effect, Final Fantasy? Celebs’ Favorite RPGs
Welcome back to Best. Game. Ever., our series where we ask entertainers, athletes, comedians, and creators to weigh in on their favorite video games of all time. From Mario to Master Chief, 8-bit to 4K, we're celebrating the best games ever, and in the season finale, we're taking a look at the best RPGs.
In Episode 5, Malik Forté, OMGitsfirefoxx, all your favorite creators from Smosh Games, and more discuss their favorite role-playing games, covering everything from Mass Effect and Fallout 3 to Final Fantasy and Dark Souls. Check out the episode in the player above to see if your favorite role-playing title gets a mention.
10 Essentials Tips From A Rainbow Six Siege Expert
Rainbow Six Siege has a notoriously steep learning curve. Whether you've dabbled in the past but fell out of touch, or simply missed the boat entirely and now you want to get caught up, there's a lot to learn to be an effective operator.
To help smooth out your transition from a green-footed grunt to a hardened Siege soldier, I've put together a list of helpful tips to help you breach and clear its hyper-competitive community.
I'm Doug, AKA NukemDukem on YouTube and Twitch, and here are 10 essential tips from a Rainbow Six Siege expert.
If you're new to Rainbow Six Siege the first thing you want to do when you start up the game is watch all three tutorial videos. These provide a quick overview of some of the components in the game and will give you 200 Renown each, which is the in-game currency that allows you to purchase new Operators, attachments for weapons, and in-game skins.
LEGO Incredibles Game Reportedly in Development
LEGO games based on The Incredibles and DC's comic book villains are reportedly in development.
Comicbook.com reports longtime LEGO games developer TT Games is working on both titles, which are potentially arriving sometime this year. The Incredibles game is said to be titled LEGO Incredibles 2 and will tie directly into the upcoming film sequel, which opens in theaters on June 15.
Not much else about the potential title is currently known. But it would be the first LEGO game based on a Pixar property. Though Eurogamer's follow-up report claims it will make reference to other Pixar films, while physical LEGO Incredibles sets will reportedly launch around the same time.
A Visual History of Godzilla
Godzilla is one of the most recognizable movie monsters of all time. There's a good chance you can picture Godzilla right now, but the design has actually changed a lot over the years. In fact, it changed almost every time a new Godzilla movie was made.
The changes were sometimes practical: the suits needed to be more flexible to work with the action in the script. But in one case, the design change was necessitated by the fact someone flat-out stole the suit and it was never recovered.
Some changes were relatively minor, while others, like the design for the 1998 Matthew Broderick movie, were bad and should never be revisited. For a look at Godzilla's history, check out the slideshow below.
How Amazon Made Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams a Reality
Hollywood has long looked to the imagination of Philip K. Dick for inspiration, with the late writer’s work serving as the basis for Blade Runner, Total Recall, Minority Report, The Man in the High Castle and much more.
Now, the science fiction mastermind’s stories are front and center in a new anthology series, Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams, currently streaming on Amazon following its premiere in the UK this past September. The show’s notable executive producers include Ronald D. Moore, Bryan Cranston, and Philip K. Dick’s daughter, Isa Dick Hackett, with episodes featuring Cranston, Vera Farmiga, Steve Buscemi, Anna Paquin, and Game of Thrones star Richard Madden, among other familiar faces.
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay Trailer Debut
Check out the exclusive new trailer for the upcoming animated feature film Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay, coming to Blu-ray, DVD and Digital later this year via Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay is rated R for strong bloody violence throughout, sexual content, brief graphic nudity, and some drug material.
As the official synopsis puts it, the movie "finds Amanda Waller’s top secret “Task Force X” – Deadshot, Bronze Tiger, Killer Frost, Captain Boomerang, Harley Quinn and Copperhead – on a mission to retrieve a mystical object so powerful that they’re willing to risk their own lives to steal it. But the Suicide Squad isn’t the only group of villains seeking to possess the object. The race is on for the golden prize … and, to stay alive, second place isn’t an option."
New Alien Game in Development
FoxNext Games has acquired Cold Iron Studios, and the studio is gearing up for development on a new title set in the Alien cinematic universe.
According to FoxNext's announcement, the game will be a shooter for PC and unspecified consoles.
Cold Iron Studios is led by CEO Craig Zinkievich, CTO Shannon Posniewski, and creative director Matt Highison. The development team includes industry veterans who've worked on various high-profile titles, including BioShock Infinite, Metroid Prime 3, Neverwinter, and City of Heroes.
"We are thrilled about the opportunity to explore an amazing and rich universe," Zinkievich said. "Our background in building online worlds and taking established franchises to the next level in interactive entertainment is a precise fit with our product roadmap ahead; we can’t wait to share more information soon."
Bitcoin 101: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
What the hell is a Bitcoin? Don’t be embarrassed if you’ve been left scratching your head as the new cryptocurrency phenomenon has boomed around you. You’re far from alone. It’s a complex concept that not only requires a working knowledge of the stock market, but a deep understanding of tip-of-the-spear technology, too. But you do need to understand it, make no mistake. And it’s not just because you keep hearing people say things like, “I just picked up some Ripple during a dump and now it’s starting to moon dude, yewww!”
Instead, Blockchain, the technology at the heart of the cryptocurrency movement, has applications that extend well beyond the realms of cryptocurrency. Plus, cryptocurrency itself is becoming more widely accepted as a form of payment, able to be spent at digital stores and withdrawn – as cash – from ATMs. So let’s dive in with a bit of Bitcoin 101 and level-up on cryptocurrency.