GameStop to Offer Classic Consoles and Games
Dust off your Nintendo 64. Once again it, and other retro consoles, will be accepted at GameStop. The company will launch a pilot sales and trade-in program for retro consoles, games, and accessories in two of its markets beginning April 25.
Stores in its NYC and Birmingham markets, which comprise around 250 store locations, will play host to the program.
According to a spokesperson for GameStop, the qualifying locations will begin accepting "games, systems and select accessories for most 'retro' platforms," going all the way back to the Nintendo Entertainment System. If the program proves successful, GameStop hopes to roll it out nationally "later this year."
The systems and accessories that you will be able to trade-in and purchase include the NES, Super NES, SEGA Genesis, PlayStation, N64, and SEGA Dreamcast. This will increase the number of games GameStop offers either for sale or to purchase by "about 5000."
Naval Warfare Is Coming to World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor patch 6.2 is now available on the Public Test Realm, and its includes - amongst other things - naval warfare.
According to Battle.net, players can now add a shipyard to their garrison. The shipyard allows the building of boats which can then be dispatched on new naval missions.
The shipyard also unlocks access to a new zone, The Invasion of Tanaan Jungle. The jungle boasts "open-world questing" as well as rare creatures and treasures scattered throughout. It's also the location of new raid Hellfire Citadel, which houses 13 bosses.
Rumor: Batman v Superman Trailer Tease Hits this Week
It sounds like fans may finally be getting a look at the trailer for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice very soon.
According to Latino Review, director Zack Snyder will release just five seconds from the teaser trailer this Thursday at 9AM PST. From there, according to this rumor, you’ll be able to sign up to see the full trailer on Monday, April 20, in a theater of your choosing. Additionally, LR says the trailer will be attached to Avengers: Age of Ultron when that film is released later this month. (This would conflict with previous reports that the trailer would premiere before Warner Bros.' Mad Max: Fury Road when it hits in mid-May.)
What’s Next for Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Developer?
CyberConnect2, developer of the upcoming Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, has had a long relationship with the Naruto series. Since 2003, the studio has released 16 Naruto games. With the series coming to an end, CyberConnect2 will have a mighty gap to fill.
That new series could be Dragon Ball. There’s been quite a few requests and suggestions from many people for the team to work on a Dragon Ball game, CyberConnect2 CEO Hiroshi Matsuyama told IGN. Matsuyama found the suggestions interesting, but didn’t say whether or not the studio is looking into pursuing a Dragon Ball game. Still, Matsuyama said the studio isn't ready to plan new games and has its full focus on finishing development on Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 and their next title in the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure series.
Deus Ex Director Talks Boss Battles, Difficulty
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided director Jean-Francois Dugas recently took to Twitter to answer a handful of fan questions about the newly-announced stealth game from Square Enix.
Perhaps one of the biggest revelations from the Q&A was the fact that players can "ghost" - make it through a level without being seen - throughout entire levels, including those with bosses.
"As always and even on boss side finally!" Dugas said in response to the question. Additionally, he confirmed conversations in boss battles would make a return in the upcoming installment, similar to the ones found in Deus Ex: Human Revolution.
Wrestling Wrap Up: Rollins/Orton Extreme Rules Match Set
It's that time of year again. Time for RAW to emirate from London's O2 Arena!
Accurate.
A decent show Monday night. A lively crowd (complete with some leftover post-Mania style chanting). And most importantly... PAIGE AND KANE TOOK A TRIP TO THE DOCTOR WHO SET!
Before #WWECardiff, @RealPaigeWWE and @KaneWWE get inside the #Tardis on the new set of #DrWho @BBC studios pic.twitter.com/eupxDQydnS
Netflix to Add Audio Description for the Blind
Netflix is looking to make their programming more accessible to people by adding audio description for the blind.
Currently, it appears these audio tracks will only be applied to Netflix's library of original programming. It will first be made available for the recently-release Daredevil series, and will later be applied to Orange is the New Black, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, House of Cards, and Marco Polo.
The audio description track serves as a narration for the visually impaired, adding a voiceover to the show describing scenes, character actions, emotions, set changes, and costume changes, among others.
Netflix says the audio tracks for its other shows will be released in the coming weeks.
Get a Free Star Wars Figure by Joining Gentle Giant’s Premier Guild
Gentle Giant has announced that people who sign up for their Premier Guild Membership this year will be able to choose their free gift from 3 exclusive Star Wars pieces.
Premier Guild Membership is a yearly fan club that runs from April 2015 to April 15, 2016 and costs $80 (USD). In addition to other perks and discounts, members can choose one of three exclusive Star Wars busts to receive as a free gift. The other two will be available for purchase. You can check out the figures below.
The quantities on all membership exclusives are limited and subject to availability. In order to guarantee the gift of their choice, members must join by June 1. Membership fees are non-refundable.
Protoman Statue Coming from First 4 Figures
Collectible maker First 4 Figures has revealed a figure of Proto Man from the Mega Man series.
The 13" polystone figure sports his signature shield, and the figure shows it fending off a few bullets. It comes with LED lights, and the base is modeled after Shadow Man's stage from Mega Man 3.
It comes in two variations. The regular version is $209.99, and is a limited run of 1,000 units. The exclusive version $239.99, and is more limited at 550 units. Both are due out late this year.
How to Train Your Dragon Netflix Series Coming in June
Netflix's How to Train Your Dragon series, titled Dragons: Race to the Edge, will debut all of its episodes on June 26.
Here's a previously released summary of DreamWorks Animation's upcoming series:
Hiccup and Toothless lead the Dragon Riders as they soar beyond the borders of Berk and discover the mysterious Dragon Eye -- an ancient artifact filled with secrets that will lead them to new lands filled with undiscovered dragons. But the heroes find themselves pursued by marauding dragon hunters, who will stop at nothing to seize the power of the Dragon Eye.
Dragons: Race to the Edge is described as an "all-new" series, meaning it likely won't be tied to Cartoon Network's Dragons: Riders of Berk and Dragons: Defenders of Berk.