Solo Film for X-Men’s Kitty Pryde Reportedly in Development
Fan-favorite X-Men character Kitty Pryde may be getting her own solo film featuring the director of the critically acclaimed, R-rated superhero venture, Deadpool.
Sources told Collider Tim Miller is currently working on the film for Fox, but Collider stresses that with a possible Disney buyout of Fox looming, the film's fate may change.
Although the details of the project may change, and the film may be scrapped altogether depending on the details of the merger, Fox is continuing business as usual, as the deal could take 12-18 months to process. In addition to Pryde herself, Colossus, who also featured prominently in Deadpool, is set to star in the film as Kitty's love interest.
Putting the Nintendo Switch Sales in Context
Nintendo recently announced that the Switch was the fastest-selling console in U.S. history, based on its first 10 months on the market. The announcement came just days after we learned the Switch had also become the fastest-selling console ever in Japan. That’s good news for Nintendo, but what does it really mean? Does it mean the Nintendo Switch will become the best-selling console this generation, eclipsing the Xbox One and PlayStation 4? We dug into the data to put Nintendo’s new record in context.
Sea of Thieves Closed Beta Dates Announced
Microsoft and Rare have announced the dates for Sea of Thieves' upcoming closed beta.
As detailed on a recent blog post, the beta will run for five days from January 24 at 4 a.m. PT/7 a.m. ET/12 p.m. UK/10 p.m. AEST to January 29 at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET/8 a.m. UK/6 p.m. AEST.
Players who signed up for the Sea of Thieves Insider Programme before December 1, 2017 as well as those who preordered the game will have automatic access to the beta. Rare promises the closed beta will be "a true taste of what Sea of Thieves has to offer," however it won't be the full experience.
Razer Reveals HyperFlux Wireless Charging Mousepad
Razer says it's creating the world's first wireless mouse that doesn't need a battery charged with the Mamba HyperFlux used in tandem with the Firefly HyperFlux mat.
The two products utilize Razer HyperFlux Wireless Power Technology. So the Firefly mat powers the Mamba mouse, meaning the device can stay lightweight.
Razer co-founder and CEO Min-Liang Tan believes this combo will greatly benefit video games. "Gamers are no longer held at the mercy of a battery or cable," he said in a statement. "Instead, there will be true wireless freedom with a cordless gaming mouse that’s the same weight as a wired mouse."
On top of that, both will feature Razer Chroma color options. And the Firefly mat will also offer dual-sided hard and cloth surfaces. Razer noted, as well, that a cable will be included with the Mamba mouse in case people use it without the mat.
LG Shows Off TV That Rolls Up Like a Poster
If you've dreamed of rolling up your television and stuffing it into your backpack, LG is moving rollable OLED displays even closer to your dreams.
Displays that can be rolled up aren't the newest tech, but the process is closer to perfection than it ever has been before. LG showed off its 65-inch OLED display, the "world's first," at CES in Las Vegas.
But there's more than just a 65-inch display on display. LG is also showing off an 88-inch OLED 8K television set, because even though you might be fine with your 1080p set, television manufacturers want you to cram as many pixels into your eyeballs as possible.
Razer’s Project Linda Turns Your Phone into a Laptop
Razer has unveiled a new laptop/smartphone hybrid concept called Project Linda.
The device, powered by the Android-based Razer Phone—which won IGN's Best Smartphone of 2017—features a 13.3-inch laptop design. With Project Linda, Razer aims to provide an experience that blends "the familiar Android environment with the ease-of-use of a laptop."
Project Linda has you dock the Razer Phone inside the laptop's frame, where a touchpad typically would be located. With the press of a button, the phone is transformed into an Android laptop, with the phone's 5.7-inch display able to function as a touchpad or second screen. A mouse can also be connected for more precise control.
Best Budget Gaming Headset 2019: Cheap Gaming Headsets for All Gamers
Whereas cheap gaming headsets, which I've primarily defined with a $40-$80 price range, in the past would force you to make sacrifices, they now allow you to enjoy features like wireless connectivity, and/or 7.1 surround sound. Make no mistake that there are a lot of bad eggs still out there, but we've sorted them out to ensure you get a list of only the best budget gaming headsets.
Best Budget Headset Deals
Sony Announces $30,000 4K Projector
Sony Electronics has announced the 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector LSPX-A1, a new projector that joins the company's Life Space UX product line.
The LSPX-A1 will be available for purchase in the United States this spring, with an expected price of around $30,000.
LSPX-A1 from Life Space UX (Image credit: Sony Electronics)
When positioned 9.6 inches from your wall, the LSPX-A1 delivers a native 4K resolution image with HDR that is 120 inches (dia.) in size. The projector can also reach a brightness of 2500 lumens.
EA Sports UFC 3 – 5 Things You Need to Know About Career Mode
UFC 3 is releasing soon – on February 2, or January 25 for EA Access subscribers – but for those looking to get a taste of the game’s new career mode, here are five things you need to know.
Fighters in UFC 3’s career mode actually begin in the World Fighting Alliance. It’s here that you have your first few career fights, which are important because it’s these first few fights that decide the quality of your very first UFC contract. Do well, and you’ll be fast tracked into the UFC. Do not so well, and you’ll find yourself either getting a few more fights under your belt, or having to go through The Ultimate Fighter. Whichever route you take, once you get to the UFC you’ll also have to make the decision of which of the eight real-life training camps to make your home at.
Overwatch League Companion App Released
Blizzard has released a companion app for the upcoming Overwatch League competition.
The Overwatch League app provides fans with constantly updated scores and standings across the entire competition. Fans who own an iOS or Android device can keep up with the action by downloading the free companion app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
The Overwatch League, which starts tomorrow, January 10, is the world's first global eSports league with city-based teams. The grand prize for the winner is a healthy $1 million, with each player taking home a minimum $50,000 salary.