Xbox One X Preorder Info to Be Revealed at Gamescom
Xbox One X preorder information will be revealed during Microsoft's Gamescom press conference, Microsoft has confirmed.
An email sent out from the Microsoft store revealed for the first time that preorder details will indeed be revealed during the company's Gamescom briefing on Sunday, August 20 at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET.
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Shazam! Is the Next DC Movie to Shoot
The long-in-development Shazam! movie is the next DCEU film to shoot.
In an interview with Film Riot (via Heroic Hollywood), director David F. Sandberg confirmed the script for the movie is complete, indicating it won't be too long now until production starts. According to earlier reports, filming should begin sometime early next year for a potential 2019 release.
Splatoon 2 Bundle Headed to US, Next Splatfest Announced
North American customers will finally be able to get the ridiculously fresh pink and green Splatoon 2-themed Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons in a Walmart-exclusive console bundle next month.
The bundle, which launches on September 8 for $380 USD, includes a Nintendo Switch console, complete with neon pink and neon green Joy-Cons, as well as a download code for Splatoon 2 and a carrying case.
Splatoon 2 Nintendo Switch Bundle
Additionally, Nintendo has announced that the next Splatfest will be all about which superhero power fans would want to have: flying or invisibility. The Splatfest will run from September 1-2. The prior Splatfest, in which Team Mayo beat Team Ketchup, featured white and red ink respectively, leading us to wonder how one might make an event that features invisible ink.
New Overwatch Map and Animated Short Coming Next Week
Blizzard is going to Gamescom next week, and will be bringing a new Overwatch map and animated short with it.
There are no concrete details on what we'll be seeing, but we know that the new map will be revealed in a preview video being shown on Monday, August 21, while the new short will arrive two days later during a livestreamed Blizzard Reveal Ceremony on Wednesday, August 23.
This will be the first new animated short (a specific term Blizzard uses for its CG, character-centric mini-movies) since last year's Sombra introduction, Infiltration. Recently director Jeff Kaplan indicated that the shorts will be returning for a 'second season', so this is hopefully just the beginning.
It Tracking to Have Biggest King Movie Opening Ever
The upcoming big screen adaptation of Stephen King's It is expected to gross over $50 million USD during its first weekend at the domestic box office, according to initial tracking data.
As Variety reports, a $50 million weekend would make It the best opening ever for a movie based on King's work, as well as the biggest September debut of all time. The month's current record holder is Hotel Transylvania 2 at $48 million.
Variety notes sources "close to the studio" believe the $50 million figure is too high—especially considering the film's R rating—and "an opening in the $40 million-range is more likely." Even then, It would nearly double 1408's current opening record for a King movie, which stands at $20.6 million, according to Box Office Mojo.
Opinion: How I’d Fix Xbox’s First-Party Problem
These days in gaming, it’s very easy for perception to become reality. All it takes is one social media or Reddit post to go viral and a label can get attached that’s nearly impossible to peel off without leaving behind sticky residue. But in the case of Xbox’s perceived first-party problem, there’s some truth to it. Scalebound? Canceled. Fable Legends? Canceled. Lionhead? Shuttered. Press Play? Closed down. Ion? Done. Granted, cancellations are a normal part of the games business, but when they’re that public and that high-profile, it reinforces the negative perception.
Supernatural Horror Fuels New Crime Comic Gasolina
Crime and horror are clashing together in Gasolina, the upcoming comic book series by writer Sean Mackiewicz and artists Niko Walter and Mat Lopes from Image Comics’ Skybound imprint. Skybound brought us The Walking Dead, and Gasolina similarly grounds the story in human drama while incorporating a supernatural element to up the horror factor.
The story follows a pair of newlyweds who face the might of a deadly new Mexican cartel, only it’s not guns and drugs they’re most worried about. There’s a creeping sense of dread throughout the story as bug-like creatures crawl into the pages of the story and leave a bloody mess in their wake. To say more would spoil the thrills and chills of the story, but suffice to say you’ll want to keep a trash bin nearby if you have a weak stomach.
Check Out the New Skyrim Fine Art Print Collection
18 pieces of concept and production art used to create The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim are now available as high-quality, limited run prints.
Showing off early takes on creatures and locations from the game, the prints are available hand-numbered, with many including a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Bethesda senior concept artist Ray Lederer.
Check out all 18 in the gallery below - if you want to own the real deal, Cook & Becker are selling the collection, with each piece running from from $90-255 unframed:
Despite being released almost 6 years ago, Skyrim is still going strong. With a Nintendo Switch version and PlayStation VR edition still due for release, another round of players may yet experience the timeworn joys of a Fus Roh Dah.
Quake Champions: Early Access Release Date Announced
Quake Champions, the latest game in id Software's beloved FPS franchise, is entering into Early Access on Steam this coming Tuesday, August 22.
Currently in closed beta, the game will be made available both through Steam and through publisher Bethesda's own launcher, with Early Access available for £20/$30 USD, a discount on the projected final retail price of £30/$40 USD. Shelling out earns you the Champions Pack, which contains all current and future Champions, as well as a new addition - the DOOM Slayer from id's other big franchise.
There's also three exclusive loot chests, an exclusive skin for Rangers and a guarantee that "at least" six new Champions will be released between now and the end of 2018.
Comic Book Reviews for August 16, 2017
It was another big week of comics. DC finally kicked off the epic Dark Nights: Metal crossover and debuted their latest digital-first series, Gotham City Garage. Marvel put Sana Starros and Lando Calrissian in the spotlight in Star Wars #34, spotlighted two Wolverines in the latest chapter of Generations and continued the Peter Parker/Miles Morales team-up in Spider-Men II. And Image had yet another strong week thanks to the debut of Mage: The Hero Denied and new issues of Curse Words, I Hate Fairyland and Southern Bastards.
Scroll down to check out our reviews for these and various other new releases, and be sure to let us know your favorite books of the week in the comments below.