Mortal Kombat X Story Inspired by Godfather II
The story for Mortal Kombat X is inspired by the storytelling technique employed in The Godfather II, NetherRealm said today during its Mortal Kombat X livestream. It was also revealed that beating the story mode will unlock a character, but NetherRealm didn't reveal which one.
Modern events will play out in one section of the story, while one giving the backstory of an important new character will weave in and out of the modern tale. Six minutes of story were shown off during the stream. Spoilers follow, so be advised.
Johnny Cage, Kenshi, and Cassie are seen travelling by helicopter to expel from Shinnok from Raiden's temple. There's a helicopter battle, which is played out as a quick-time event, but the fighting quickly moves into a traditional battle. Scorpion and Cage square off, and defeating Scorpion leads into a cut scene whereupon Subzero appears, freezes Cage nearly solid, and forms a sword of ice.
Get the Keys to San Andreas Through Cities: Skylines
One person has made it possible to experience Grand Theft Auto V from an entirely new perspective.
Using Steam Workshop, modder grockfeller has accurately recreated the entire area of South San Andreas in the recently-released Cities: Skylines.
Including faithful representations of Los Santos, Palomino, and Sandy Shores, the mod gives players the chance to run one of the infamous faux cities from Rockstar Games' blockbuster action game franchise.
"Ever wanted to challenge and continue the vibrant metropolis of Rockstar Games?" the creator said on the Steam Workshop page. "Now you could!"
Suicide Squad: New Joker & Deathstroke Rumors
Rumor has it that the Suicide Squad movie's Joker is not going to be as lanky and physically unimposing as he is in the comics.
Jared Leto's Clown Prince of Crime is supposedly going to be muscular from working out in prison. His skin will also reportedly be bleached white; he will not simply be wearing makeup like Heath Ledger's Joker.
According to Latino-Review, this film's Joker is "lean & scarred but his suit does have broad shoulders. Joker works out in his cell like an inmate when he is interrogated by Amanda Waller. He's doing hand stand push ups so it makes sense that Jared Leto said he is putting on weight."
Apple Watch vs. Android Wear: Which is Right for You?
Thanks to Apple's big event on Monday, the Apple Watch has a release date and a price tag—well, several of the latter, actually. But even with that info now in the wild, you might be wondering what makes Apple’s first wearable different from the offerings powered by the other big name in the space (a.k.a. Google and its Android Wear-enabled watches). Or why the Apple Watch is so much more expensive.
If you need a primer, we’ve put together a quick rundown of how the rival smartwatches work and coexist with your smartphone—as well as what you're getting for your money and a bit of analysis about what it all means.
As confirmed this week, the Apple Watch will debut in North America and several other countries on April 24, with pre-orders going live on April 10. And it's not just one watch, but actually three models—and with dozens of total options thanks to different sizes and various bands available for each watch. All three models have the same interface and functionality, with the differences coming down to materials.
Phil Spencer Talks Xbox Absence From VR Space
Head of Microsoft Studios Phil Spencer isn't ruling out Microsoft's entry into the world of virtual reality.
Speaking to Eurogamer, Spencer didn't rule out Microsoft dipping its toes into the virtual space, saying that while the company will focus on its Hololens tech, that doesn't mean VR is out of the question.
The Hololens "doesn't preclude us from doing anything in the VR space either from a first-party or partnership perspective," he said.
"The discussions are great as all of us look forward into where this space is going to go," Spencer said, adding that while the technology is certainly exciting, he doesn't believe the tech has quite yet matured for market. He's confident, however, in the innovative presence brought to the space by the game industry.
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App Store Update: March 13
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.
Five Nights at Freddy's 3 – ($2.99)
This being Friday the 13th, it's only appropriate that we lead today's ASU with a game that has the potential to make you wet yourself. Five Nights at Freddy's 3 continues the adventures of employees trapped inside a haunted kid's amusement restaurant all night, and though I don't play horror games myself, I know there are tons of you out there who do and love them.
Frozen’s Josh Gad Joins Live-Action Beauty and the Beast
Josh Gad, the voice of Olaf in Disney's Frozen, is now in final talks with the studio to join their live-action, Bill Condon-directed Beauty and the Beast remake.
THR reports that Gad will play Lefou, the oafish sidekick to debonair villain Gaston. Gad is the first American to join the cast, which already includes Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as Beast/Prince, and Luke Evans as Gaston.
Gad in Love and Other Drugs
Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch Get Character Posters
Marvel has released two more character posters for Avengers: Age of Ultron, focusing on newcomers Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch.
Take a look at all the recently revealed character one-sheets in the slideshow below:
Elizabeth Olsen plays Scarlet Witch and Aaron Taylor-Johnson is her brother Quicksilver, two new figures who will face the Avengers...
My biggest issue with these posters is that you can't see Scarlet Witch's Doc Martens! But you will when Avengers: Age of Ultron hits in about six weeks...
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Grand Theft Auto Online Patch Available on PS3, PS4
Rockstar Games has announced a title update is currently available for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 versions of Grand Theft Auto Online.
The update is said to address fixes for GTA Online's stability, as well as a few other small tweaks for both Online and Story Mode.
Rockstar confirms the same update will come to the Xbox One and Xbox 360 "as soon as possible."
Earlier this week, the long-awaited Heists patch was released for Grand Theft Auto Online, introducing a number of new gameplay modes to the multiplayer-focused component of Grand Theft Auto V.