Iron Banner, Trials of Osiris Coming Back to Destiny with Updates
On October 13, Destiny's Iron Banner will return after an extended hiatus for The Taken King release. Trials of Osiris, the equally popular mode will also be returning on October 16th, but each will have some changes.
Some notable changes to the Iron Banner includes an automatically tempered buff that will increase as days pass, weapons and armor will now drop during the event, and Legendary Marks will now be required to purchase items instead of glimmer. Full notes are below.
- The tempered buff is now automatically applied and continues to grow in effectiveness each day of the event.
- The alt catch-up buff and Iron Medallion mechanics are unchanged.
The Top 10 Supernatural Episodes
The Impala has driven across thousands of miles in the 11 years the impressively durable Supernatural has been on the air, and it's going to keep going because The CW series is returning for Season 12 in October. Sam and Dean Winchester have to keep their weaponry sharp and stock up on more salt because these wayward sons must keep on carrying on.
With Season 11 hitting Blu-ray and DVD this coming week, we decided it's time to revisit our choices for the top 10 episodes of Supernatural and update our list accordingly. Don't forget to head to the comments and tell me about your picks for the best episodes.
Doctor Who Spinoff Announced By BBC
The world of Doctor Who is expanding beyond the TARDIS. BBC announced that a spinoff series, called Class, is coming from executive producers Steven Moffatt, Brian Minchin and young adult author Patrick Ness, who is showrunning the show.
In a post on BBC's blog, the network revealed the series will include eight 45-minute episodes. It will set in contemporary London at Coal Hill School, a recurring setting in Doctor Who. BBC teases that "incredible dangers are breaking through the walls of time and space, and with darkness coming, London is unprotected."
"I'm astounded and thrilled to be entering the Doctor Who universe, which is as vast as time and space itself," Ness said in a statement. There's so much room there for all kinds of amazing stories, and to work with Steven Moffat and Brian Minchin to find a place to tell one of my own has been an absolute joy. I can't wait for people to meet the heroes of Class, to meet the all-new villains and aliens, to remember that the horrors of the darkest corners of existence are just about on par with having to pass your A-Levels."
Ronda Rousey as Captain Marvel: What Kevin Feige Thinks
MMA fighter and actress Ronda Rousey has made it very clear that she'd like to play Marvel's Captain Marvel. She first shared her interest in the part during a Reddit AMA, before posting fan art of her as the character to her Instagram.
She's far from the first actor to petition themselves for an uncast Marvel role, and that sort of enthusiasm is something that Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige appreciates.
"I love it," he told me of Rousey's campaign during an interview at Los Angeles' Hero Complex Gallery promoting the October 2nd Blu-ray release of Avengers: Age of Ultron. "That happens occasionally, and I think that's a testament more to the strength of the characters."
HBO Considering Potential Watchmen TV Series
HBO is reportedly in talks with Zack Snyder to bring Watchmen to TV.
Collider's sources say that meetings have taken place between HBO and Snyder in regards to the DC Comics property. However, the site has no details about Snyder’s involvement or whether the series would be about the original graphic novel, the later prequel comics or even a sequel.
Snyder directed the 2009 Watchmen film, based on the critically acclaimed Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons comic book. Watchmen takes place in an alternate 1980s timeline, where superheroes have been outlawed or work for the government. It is known for its mature and graphic content. In 2012, DC Comics released a Watchmen prequel series of comic books called Before Watchmen.
No Man of Steel 2 for Mad Max Director
Contrary to prior reports, Mad Max helmer George Miller is not signed on to direct Man of Steel 2.
In an interview with Digital Spy, Miller confirmed that while he did in fact speak with Warner Bros. about possibly directing a movie set in the DC Comics universe, it's highly unlikely that he'll be directing Henry Cavill's Superman.
In fact, Miller would like his next project to be something far smaller in scope. "I hope the next film I make is a very small film without any special effects and not many stunts," he said.
iOS 9.0.2 Fixes Lock Screen Security Issue
The latest update to Apple's iOS 9 quietly addresses an exploit that allowed people to bypass the lock screen.
The flaw was discovered shortly after iOS 9.0.1 released, though even with video evidence, many thought the hack wasn't real. That didn't stop Apple from fixing the issue with the release of iOS 9.0.2, however, because it's often better to be safe than sorry.
On the Apple support page explaining this particular vulnerability, the tech company says that anyone "with physical access to an iOS device may be able to access photos and contacts from the lock screen." At the time, Siri was said to be the way to get through the lock screen, though Apple has since dealt with the problem by "restricting options offered on a locked device."
Activision Aware of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 Issues
Activision has acknowledged the bugs and problems that Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 players are encountering in the sports game.
A company representative provided IGN with the following statement: "We are aware of the issues that players have experienced following the launch of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 and are working with the developer to address these so that we can continue to improve the gameplay experience for all of the Tony Hawk fans who have known and loved this franchise for more than 16 years."
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 released earlier this week in North America, immediately receiving a 7.7 GB update that's bigger than the file size of the shipped game. And Activision and developer Robomodo revealed a new art style for the sports game just two months ago.
Marvel Studios Boss Reacts to Anti-Superhero Comments
Superhero movies have been getting some shade recently from high profile directors, with Steven Spielberg predicting the genre will go "way of the Western" and Zack Snyder responding by saying "Batman and Superman are transcendent of superhero movies" versus "the flavor of the week Ant-Man." When I caught up with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige at an event promoting the Avengers: Age of Ultron Blu-ray release, I asked him for his take on the comments.
App Store Update: October 1
Every day hundreds of new apps make their debut on the App Store, and hundreds more are updated or reduced in price. We have sifted through the noise and highlighted those select few that might be worth your attention.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
Shooty Skies – (Freemium)
The developers of Crossy Road take their endless blocky adventures up into the air.