Inhumans: IMAX on ‘Misalignment’ and Disappointing Returns
The first two episodes of Marvel's Inhumans were not received especially well when they debuted in IMAX theaters last month, which, according to IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond, is because of a "misalignment of customer expectations."
As reported by Deadline, Gelfond addressed the underwhelming performance of the theatrical premiere during a quarterly earnings call, essentially attributing the poor reception to moviegoers expecting to get a film-quality experience but instead getting to two episodes of a television show.
Lethal Weapon 5 May Be in the Works
Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, and Dick Donner are looking at the possibility of making Lethal Weapon 5.
Deadline reports the trio are interested in a sequel, and Donner would direct the film for Warner Bros., with the script handled by Lethal Weapon 4 writer Channing Gibson. The report claims there are "many moving parts" and so nothing is official just yet, but that all parties are interested.
The Lethal Weapon franchise focuses on the relationship between reckless cop Riggs, played by Mel Gibson, and his more even-headed partner Murtaugh, played by Danny Glover.
EA Announces FIFA’s Biggest Tournament Ever
Electronic Arts has announced the largest tournament ever for FIFA with the EA Sports FIFA 18 Global Series on The Road to the FIFA eWorld Cup 2018.
The competition kicks off November 3 and will culminate in the FIFA eWorld Cup 2018. The worldwide competition has several stages, with each competitor qualifying based on FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) Champions Weekend League online performance as well as at live qualifiers during the year.
We Run Down Every Mario Game Ever
Eager to learn even more about your favorite video game franchises, consoles, and the history behind them? If so, you're going to love Every Ever, our encyclopedic series that takes a deep dive into the most iconic titles, characters, and series in all of gaming, and breaks them down with expert analysis.
Join us in Episode 3 as we take a comprehensive look at the incredible history of Mario, who appeared in over two hundred games. The beloved Nintendo mascot, who's revitalized an industry and saved the Mushroom Kingdom a hundred times over, has led the Nintendo library for nearly as long as the company’s made video games.
Saudi Arabia Grants Citizenship to a Robot
Saudi Arabia has just granted citizenship to Sophia, the Hanson Robotics robot.
As reported by TechCrunch, the announcement was made during the Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia.
While the announcement lacked details on what that citizenship might mean, this is the first time citizenship has been granted to an artificial life-form.
Sophia (courtesy of Hanson Robotics)
Ragnarok Brings Death, Destruction and Great Thor Comics
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is set to expand in some interesting new directions with the release of Thor: Ragnarok. Not only are we basically getting a Planet Hulk adaptation squeezed into our Thor sequel, the film is tackling one of the most fascinating pieces of Thor's mythology - Ragnarok. This is very fertile ground for the MCU. Ragnarok is a vital piece of Thor's story, and it's been at the heart of many of the best Thor storylines over the past few decades.
While I recommend reading Arnold Blumberg's Ragnarok Explained feature for more on this particular Thor trope, the gist is that Thor and his fellow gods are constantly under the threat of extinction. As in classic Norse mythology, the gods of Asgard are bound by a cycle of death and rebirth that unfolds every couple thousand years. The exact catalyst and circumstances may change, but the end result is usually the same.
EA: Visceral’s Star Wars Game Not Canceled for Being Single Player
The decision to close Visceral Games and refocus the studio's Star Wars project wasn't made because it was a single-player title, according to Electronic Arts executive vice president Patrick Söderlund.
"This truly isn’t about the death of single-player games—I love single-player, by the way—or story and character-driven games," Söderlund told Kotaku. "Storytelling has always been part of who we are, and single-player games will of course continue."
He went on to note that the publisher's decision to refocus the project also "isn't about needing a game that monetizes in a certain way."
Canceled Visceral Star Wars Game Story, Gameplay Details Revealed
Visceral's now-defunct version of a Star Wars game would have a heist story with a focus on "scoundrels in space," according to a new report.
Kotaku's new report on the production and eventual shutdown of both Visceral Games and its untitled Star Wars project, codenamed Ragtag, delves into vision for gameplay and story director Amy Hennig and the studio attempted to create. According to the report, which involved the input of nearly a dozen former Visceral employees, the game would have followed Dodger, a "'cracked mirror version' of Han Solo" in a story of crime families, heists, and more.
Amazon’s eSports Game Breakaway Is Going on Hiatus
Breakaway, Amazon Game Studios' 4v4 brawler, is officially on hold as the development team takes time to "iterate and evolve" its "core gameplay."
"Over the course of the Alpha we received a lot of feedback from you that we’re taking to heart," reads an update on the game's official site. "In order to get it right, we’re letting our team take the time to iterate and evolve Breakaway’s core gameplay to deliver what you’ve asked for. We aren’t sure how long this will take, but we think it’s the right thing to do for the game, and you, the community."
Following its reveal in September 2016, a public alpha for the mythological brawler, which places a heavy emphasis on streaming, ran from June through September. As the developer notes, it won't host further alpha matches at this time.
The Best Cooperative Board Games
Board games can be a competitive hobby that pits friend against friend in a ruthless contest for victory points and bragging rights. But sometimes it’s good to set aside your differences, sit on the same side of the table and work towards a common goal. Luckily, there are plenty of quality cooperative games with which to set aside competition and forge bonds of friendship in the fires of teamwork. And if you're not necessarily concerned with co-op, check out IGN's list of the Best Board Games of 2019.
Here are 10 of the best coop board games ever made.