Sony Seeking Beta Testers for Next Major PS4 Update
Sony is inviting PlayStation 4 owners to take part in a beta test for its next major system update. Registration is now open.
Though the announcement doesn't outline any upcoming features that testers will be giving a spin, it does note that the prior beta for system update 4.50 got early access to external HDD support, custom wallpapers, and Quick Menu refresh. This update is being pitched as similar in scope.
Spider-Man: Homecoming Director in Talks for Sequel
Spider-Man: Homecoming director Jon Watts will reportedly be back to helm the sequel.
Variety reports Watts is currently in talks with Sony and Marvel to return to the directorial chair, as the filmmaker wasn't locked in for a second installment before Homecoming's release.
Watts co-wrote Homecoming with Christopher Ford, Jonathan Goldstein, Chris McKenna, John Francis Daley and Erik Sommers. There's no word yet if this writing team will return as well.
The sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming will be released in theaters on July 5, 2019 and will serve as the start of the fourth phase of the MCU.
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Deadpool Added to Marvel Powers United VR
Deadpool is the latest addition to the Marvel Powers United VR roster, joining Hulk, Captain Marvel, and Rocket Raccoon, Oculus announced today.
In a blog post, the company also detailed the previously announced Marvel Powers United VR demo that will be playable this weekend at Comic-Con. The four-player demo can be found at the Marvel booth and pits players against Guardians of the Galaxy's Ronan the Accuser, "with the help of the Inhumans’ teleporting dog Lockjaw."
Oculus previously announced Marvel Powers United VR's final roster will include over a dozen playable characters, who will continue to be revealed leading up to its 2018 release date.
New DC Action Figure Line – DC Essentials
Just in time for San Diego Comic-Con, we get our first look at DC’s new line of collectible action figures. The first wave of the new DC Essentials line, includes fan-favorite villain Deathstroke, Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman and others.
Take a look at the slideshow below for a better look.
Based on the DC Rebirth character designs by artist Jason Fabok, the 6.75-inch figures boast the largest range of motion ever in a DC Collectibles figure.
You can see the range of motion in this video demonstration of the multitude of articulation points of the figures.
The Wolf Among Us Season 2 Announced
Telltale has announced a second season of The Wolf Among Us coming in 2018.
A brief teaser shown by Telltale today confirmed that voice actors Erin Yvette and Adam Harrington will return as Snow and Bigby and referred to season two as “a new story, a new mystery, an all new set of stakes.”
The Wolf Among Us Season 2 teaser logo
Telltale originally announced a series based on the Fables comics way back in 2011, and renamed it The Wolf Among Us a couple years later. The series debuted in 2013 and ran through 2014, and was eventually ported to mobile and current-gen platforms.
Telltale’s The Walking Dead Gets a Final Season in 2018
Telltale has announced a fourth, final season of its The Walking Dead series coming in 2018.
A brief behind-the-scenes video released today confirmed that season four will once again star Clementine and called it the final season of the series. Voice actor Melissa Hutchison will return to reprise her role as Clementine.
So far, Telltale has confirmed the final season of The Walking Dead will be released on consoles, PC and Mac, iOS, and Android.
Telltale’s Batman Season 2 Announced
Telltale has announced Batman: The Enemy Within, the second season of its Batman series. Episode 1 is called "The Enigma" and will be released on August 8th for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, with iOS and Android versions coming later in 2017.
A brief trailer released by Telltale today confirmed an appearance by The Riddler, and Telltale also revealed that season one character John Doe will return as an early version of The Joker. Voice actor Troy Baker will reprise his role as Batman and Bruce Wayne, and Anthony Ingruber will play The Joker.
Telltale originally announced its Batman series at The Game Awards back in 2015, with a full reveal early in 2016. The series debuted last year and ran from August through December.
Marvel Powers United VR: Hulk Smash Never Felt So Good
When I looked up at IGN Editor-in-Chief Steve Butts and saw the Incredible Hulk towering over me at twice my size, then turned around and saw IGN video editor Mark Medina standing there half my size as Guardians of the Galaxy's Rocket, I knew that, if nothing else, Marvel Powers United VR would at least make the eternal video game fantasy of feeling like a superhero a little more tangible.
Marvel Powers United is an Oculus Rift exclusive with a fairly straightforward gameplay loop: you and three friends band together and defeat wave after wave of cannon fodder bad guys (and occasional bosses too), competing with each other for the highest score. It's Halo's Firefight mode, Gears of War's Horde mode, or any one of countless others like it. The hook, of course, is that you're in first-person mode in VR as one of your favorite Marvel superheroes. The final version of Powers will ship next year with over a dozen playable characters, Oculus told me, but only four have been announced so far: Hulk, Rocket, Captain Marvel, and Deadpool.
The Power Rangers Go Back to High School
BOOM! Studios is preparing for the release of their second ongoing Power Rangers comic, Saban's Go Go Power Rangers. This prequel series takes place shortly after the first episode of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series and will explore the early days of the team as they struggle to balance their new powers with the pressures of high school.
Check out our exclusive preview of the first issue below:
Saban's Go Go Power Rangers is written by Ryan Parrot (Star Trek: Starfleet Academy) and drawn by Dan Mora (Klaus). The first issue is scheduled for release on Wednesday, July 26. However, those attending Comic-Con this week can stop by the BOOM! Studios booth and pick up an early copy.