Super Metroid Was Almost Hidden in Metroid Prime
Information obtained from an anonymous source suggests the entire game of Super Metroid was supposed to be an unlockable hidden in the GameCube first-person adventure Metroid Prime.
A video released by Unseen64 - a site dedicated to archiving images, footage, and information about unreleased video game projects - claims this anonymous source formerly of Retro Studios confirmed the Super Nintendo classic Super Metroid was once included and playable in Metroid Prime via a link between the Game Boy Advance and the Nintendo GameCube.
Daredevil’s D’Onofrio Reportedly Riding Into CHiPs
After successfully portraying a villain for Netflix and Marvel's Daredevil, Vincent D'Onofrio may be headed for another villainous role in Warner Bros.' CHiPs.
D'Onofrio, who played Wilson "The Kingpin" Fisk on Daredevil, is in negotiations to play the main bad guy in the big screen adaption of the '70s hit TV series about California Highway Patrolmen. His character, a ruthless former cop, would be the ringleader in an exotic-car theft ring, reports THR.
New Crypt of the NecroDancer Mod Features Mega Man
A mod for Crypt of the NecroDancer has added Mega Man and several of his friends into the rhythm-based roguelike on PC.
Created by Steam modder CutmanMike, Crypt of the MegaDancer has completely converted Crypt of the NecroDancer into a Mega Man-themed rhythm game featuring key characters from the Blue Bomber's 8-bit glory days.
The mod's Steam page announces new graphics, sound files, and leaderboards have been added to MegaDancer. It is currently available as a 30MB download for those who currently own Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam.
Game of Thrones: Did ‘The Gift’ End on the Wrong Scene?
It's time for another episode of IGN's Game of Thrones show! Your regular hosts have been sent to the Wall for earning the ire of Sir Pounce, so Joshua Yehl and Jim Vejvoda have risen to serve the realm by discussing Season 5, Episode 8 "The Gift."
Warning: Beware of full show spoilers!
After giving our overall thoughts of the episode, we talk about the stand-out moments, including the big meet-up between Tyrion and Daenerys, the High Sparrow turning the tables on Cersei, the follow-up to Sansa's controversial scene with Ramsay Bolton, and what Littlefinger is up to and where this is all headed.
Download Dragons on the Wall, "The Gift" Here!
New Skylanders May be Called Superchargers
Speculation and possible leaks suggest Activision's toys-to-life Skylanders series will see a number of changes in its next official release, including vehicles and an all-new title: Skylanders Superchargers. .
VideoGamer reports a number of leaks have added to the possible validity of this information, including a now-deleted Instagram post from professional rally and motocross competitor Travis Pastrana.
"Was filming some cool stuff for a new Activision game called Skylanders Superchargers this weekend," Pastrana wrote. His supposed involvement suggests that in-game vehicles could be a reality.
The Evil Within Digital Bundle Now Available
A new digital bundle for Shinji Mikami's The Evil Within including the base game and all season pass content is now available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 3.
The Evil Within Digital Bundle comes in at $80 USD on Xbox One -- the same price as a digital copy of the game plus the season pass. Meanwhile, the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 versions are currently available for $45 USD. The season pass content includes two story add-ons -- The Assignment and The Consequence -- as well as The Executioner, which was released today.
Star Wars Battle Pod Costs $100,000
Hey, serious Star Wars fans. Are you serious enough to dish out $35,000 on the personal Star Wars: Battle Pod arcade machine? What about $100,000?
Star Wars: Battle Pod, an aerial combat game set in the Star Wars universe with five stages from the original trilogy, will be available to pre-order in the US, EU, or JP on June 18, with prices starting at $35,000 / £24,000.
For the Premium Edition – which comes with genuine leather seats that synchronize with the game's movements, a choice of two designs based on the Rebel Alliance or Darth Vader, plus your name in the credits – you can expect to pay about $100,000.
Hot Toys Reveals Sleek New Iron Man Figure
Hot Toys' quest to leave no stone unturned in the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues. The company has revealed two more Iron Man figures joining their growing Avengers: Age of Ultron lineup - Iron Man Mark XLV and the Iron Legion drone.
The Mark XLV figure is actually the 300th figure in Hot Toys long-running Movie Masterpiece Series. It's an impressive milestone, but more importantly, it's an impressive figure. Like many recent Hot Toys Iron Man figures, the Mark XLV features die-cast metal pieces and LED light-up components. The figure is designed at 1:6 scale and measures about 12 inches tall. It features a a weathered paint job, interchangeable hands, a swappable battle-damaged chest piece, and a detailed display base inspired by the climax of Age of Ultron.
ILM Celebrates 40 Years of Awesome Visual Effects
In May 1975, George Lucas founded Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) to create special effects for his "little space opera thing," then known as The Star Wars. The company started out in a tiny warehouse in Van Nuys, California, comprised of a handful of young college students, artists and engineers. Today, ILM is a company made up of thousands of employees and has since contributed to over 300 feature films.
Director Duncan Jones Discusses Orcs, ILM's Involvement in Warcraft
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, ILM has posted an amazing sizzle reel of visual effects shots, featuring films like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, Terminator 2, Back to the Future and many, many more. Check it out:
PlayStation Plus Offering Exclusive Sales to Members
PlayStation Plus is getting special discounts only for members, called "Specials."
The first round kicks off today and lasts through June 1. It includes Bloodborne, The Order: 1886, and Dark Souls 2 for $48 USD apiece, a Dragon Ball Xenoverse bundle for $45, and Helldivers for $18 USD.
PlayStation Plus members usually get deeper discounts than non-Plus members during sale events, but the PlayStation Blog specifies that this program is meant only for Plus members. Specials will also sometimes include DLC bundles just for Plus members. The Dragon Ball bundle, for example, includes a free bit of DLC on top of the 10% discount.