DOFP: Rogue Cut Gets Original Film’s Release Date

X-Men: Days of Future Past Rogue Cut, which will add 17 minutes of footage to the original film, will come out July 14. That's the 15th anniversary of the release of the first X-Men movie.

Director Bryan Singer revealed the release date for the extended version of the Fox superhero film on Twitter and broadcasting live via Periscope from the set of X-Men: Apocalypse this morning.

The X-Men filmmaker previously said that the Rogue Cut of X-Men: Days of Future Past would add about 17 minutes to the film, along with a few other changes. Anna Paquin, who portrays Rogue in the film franchise, shot several scenes for Days of Future Past that were left on the cutting room floor for the theatrical release.

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VR’s Future Depends on Defeating Motion Sickness, Says Chet Faliszek

Valve's Chet Faliszek says that VR's success will depend on defeating motion sickness.

Speaking at Iceland's virtual reality conference Slush Play, Faliszek's manifesto - as reported by GamesIndustry.biz - is simple: "Getting people sick isn't a choice."

Nausea is a common side-effect of playing VR games - but according to Faliszek, the problem can be solved if developers think outside the box.

"Telling people they will be okay 'Once you get your VR legs' is a wholly wrong idea," Faliszek said. "If people need to get used to it then that's failure. It has to run at 90 frames per second. Any lower and people feel sick."

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Wedding Singer’s Rapping Granny Dies at 101

Ellen Albertini Dow, who is likely best remembered for her rendition of "Rapper's Delight" in the 1998 comedy The Wedding Singer, died yesterday. She was 101.

Born November 16, 1913, in Pennsylvania, Albertini Dow began studying dance and piano at age five, eventually relocating to New York City to pursue acting. She also toured the Borscht Belt with a comedy act and worked with mimes Marcel Marceau and Jacque LeCog in Paris before moving to teach drama at Los Angeles City College and later Pierce College, where her husband Eugene Dow started the theater department.

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Infinity Stones Infographic Explains It All

Have a hard time keeping track of all those pesky Infinity Stones in the Marvel movies? We've got just the thing...

Courtesy of the University of Baltimore's Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg -- who actually teaches a class about Marvel! -- here's an infographic that explains the Infinity Stones (or the Infinity Gems, as they're called in the comics), and how they fit into the grand scheme of the MCU:

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While you've already got Cosmic Marvel on the brain, here's IGN's Comics History 101 video that explains all you need to know about Thanos and his Infinity Gauntlet:

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Bungie Teases Destiny’s Upcoming Prison of Elders

Bungie has released a teaser video for The Prison of Elders, the new endgame activity coming to the shared-world shooter with the House of Wolves expansion.

The Prison of Elders is an arena cooperative game mode for up to three people, focusing on replayability and skill. Bungie seems to be hinting at a horde-type mode in the new teaser, with "prepare for battle" as the first words spoken in the video.

The full reveal for The Prison of Elders in Destiny will happen tomorrow during a Bungie live-stream, featuring House of Wolves senior designer Matt Sammons and special community guest Professor Broman. IGN will cover the event, so stay tuned for all the latest on the shared-world shooter.

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Martin Freeman Cast in Captain America 3

Marvel Studios announced today that Martin Freeman has been cast in Captain America: Civil War in an unspecified role.

"From his roles as Bilbo Baggins and Doctor Watson to Tim in The Office, Martin's range from the dramatic to the comedic has consistently impressed us," said Marvel Studios boss and Cap 3 producer Kevin Feige. "We couldn't be more honored or excited to have such a talented actor join the Marvel Cinematic Universe."

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App Store Update: May 5

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.

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Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition – ($4.99, Down from $9.99)

Overhaul Games breathed new life into this Dungeons & Dragons classic six months ago, and now it's on sale for the first time ever.

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DC Kicks Off Injustice: Gods Among Us Year Four

Who would have thought that DC's Injustice: Gods Among Us prequel comic would still be going strong after all these years? As the series moves closer to the events of the video game in Injustice: Year Four, the supernatural conflict is making way for a new battle as the Greek Gods enter the fray and make their stand against Superman's unstoppable empire. This new volume will put Wonder Woman front and center as she finds herself torn between her loyalty to the gods and her love for Superman.

We were able to chat with writer Brian Buccellato via email to learn more about what Year Four holds in store for Batman and Superman's factions, as well as his thoughts on the recent Injustice: Year Three Annual. Check out our exclusive preview of the first digital chapter below, and then scroll down to see what Buccellato had to say.

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