SNES Classics Already on eBay, With Huge Mark-Ups
Of all the social sciences, economics is perhaps the coldest and most unfeeling. If you need any proof, look no further than the outrageous mark-ups some sellers are already attaching to the only-just revealed Super NES Classic.
Econ 101 teaches us that when supply is vastly out-paced by demand, prices will rise, something that already played out with the NES Classic. Scalpers famously grabbed up as many as they could, choking off any readily available supply, and Nintendo itself only churned out a finite number, increasing the disparity even further. The result? NES Classics still sell for twice or more the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
As you can see from the slides, scalpers, or rather "resellers" are expecting similar supply and demand imbalances with the SNES Classic. We're hoping Nintendo learns from its mistakes with the NES Classic, but there's also the problem of unconstrained orders from online retailers. People used automated bots to order multiple units, causing headaches for anyone on the level and sometimes crashing retailer websites.
The Predator Has a Character Connection to Predator 2
Actor Gary Busey's son Jake will play his offspring in The Predator.
Gary Busey starred in Predator 2, portraying special agent Peter Keyes in the sequel. And now, just like in real life, Jake Busey will play his son for The Predator, according to Slashfilm.
called me and he said, ‘Hey, you wanna do this movie? We don’t have money for you, but it’ll be a fun thing to come play and be your father’s son,' said Jake Busey on The Red Booth. "And so as much as I have followed in my dad's footsteps career-wise, this is like really following in his footsteps by playing a character who is the son of the character he played."
Assassin’s Creed Rebellion Announced for iOS and Android
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed franchise is coming back to mobile, with a free-to-play strategy game that takes some adorable liberties with the art style.
Assassin's Creed Rebellion is being developed by Behaviour Interactive. It offers a roster of 40 Assassins including fan favorites like Ezio, Aguilar, Shao Jun, Claudia, and Machiavelli. Roughly half of the assassins are brand-new to the franchise and created especially for Rebellion.
With such an expansive cast of characters, Rebellion is mostly about managing your guild. Players will build a Brotherhood HQ and map out rooms that enable new equipment for your assassins to take out on missions, with a look reminiscent of Bethesda's Fallout Shelter.
Arkane Studios President Announces Departure
Raphael Colantonio, president of Dishonored and Prey developer Arkane Studios, has announced he is stepping down from his position "to spend some time with my son and reflect on what is important to me and my future."
Colantonio made the announcement in a post on Bethesda Softworks's website.
"The last 18 years have been an amazing adventure - from starting Arkane in 1999, to making our first game, Arx Fatalis, to joining ZeniMax Media in 2010 and releasing the Dishonored series and Prey to critical acclaim - it is time for me to step out to spend some time with my son and reflect on what is important to me and my future," Colantonio wrote.
Better Call Saul Renewed for Season 4
Better Call Saul will return next year with 10 new episodes.
AMC has renewed Better Call Saul for Season 4. The network noted that the show is the third highest-rated drama on cable for ages 25 to 54, with the third season averaging 3.6 million viewers per episode.
"Supporting artists we respect and admire; delivering truly outstanding character development and nuanced dramatic twists and turns; continuing a legacy of bold creative choices; loving writing that is the best in the business: Truly, 'S'all good, man,'" AMC president Charlie Collier said in a statement. "Congratulations to Vince
, Peter
, Bob
and everyone involved with Better Call Saul."
X-Men: Dark Phoenix Cast Meets Canadian Prime Minister
As production begins on X-Men: Dark Phoenix in Montreal, Professor X star James McAvoy took to social media to offer an early glimpse at the cast, as they're joined by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Check out the photo below to see Prime Minister Trudeau alongside Sophie Turner (Jean Grey), Tye Sheridan (Cyclops), Alexandra Shipp (Storm), Kodi Smit-McPhee (Nightcrawler), writer/director Simon Kinberg and producer Hutch Parker, as well as McAvoy and his girlfriend Lisa Liberati.
Dark Phoenix cast photo, via McAvoy on Instagram
iZombie Season Finale Clip: Blaine Offers Up His Services
Last week on iZombie, Liv, due to eating the brain of the promiscuous Katty Kupps, found herself hooking up with Fillmore-Graves head, Chase Graves (Jason Dohring) - only to then link him to Katty's murder.
Here, in this exclusive scene from iZombie's Season 3 finale, "Looking for Mr. Goodbrain, Part 2" -- airing Tuesday, June 27th -- Blaine (David Anders) tries to become Chase's number one brain guy, attempting to expand his growing procurement empire by being the go-to food supplier for zombie mercenaries. And...it doesn't go the way he expects. Check it out!
The official synopsis for the episode reads:
"Season 2 ends with Liv uncovering a shocking truth with far-reaching consequences, as a reeling Major looks to the future, and Clive gets closure. Meanwhile, Blaine makes a business proposal."
Deadpool 2 Begins Filming
Deadpool 2 is now filming.
Actor Ryan Reynolds posted on Instagram that the sequel has starting shooting scenes. The first day of filming for Deadpool 2 was yesterday, June 26, with Reynolds adding that it "feels good to be back."
In addition, Just Jared showcased set photos from the sequel. They feature Deadpool flying into action at a kid's birthday party.
Deadpool might also appear at the X-mansion in the sequel again as well. Deadpool 2 is set to release June 1, 2018.
Darth Vader Comic May Explain Why Luke Went Into Hiding
The latest issue of Marvel's new Darth Vader comic may offer an explanation as to why Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) went into exile, as seen in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Warning: Darth Vader #2 and potential The Last Jedi spoilers follow.
As reported by ComicBook.com, Star Wars: Darth Vader #2 (read IGN's review) includes a panel where Vader explains why the Jedi who survived the Great Jedi Purge didn't come to the aid of those in trouble, saying it was because of the Barash Vow.
Diablo 3: Rise of the Necromancer Livestream – IGN Plays Live
We're taking a return trip down to the depths of hell with the Necromancer class in Diablo 3: Rise of the Necromancer live today from 2PM - 4PM PT (5PM - 7PM ET/ 10PM - 12PM BST / 7AM - 9AM AEST). Join James Duggan and Brandin Tyrrel as they start brand new characters and walk us through the first few hours of the game, highlighting what's new about the returning Necromancer.
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