Tag: Trailer

‘Turbo Kid’ Is Finally Hitting US Theaters!

by Gabriel von Grünbaum

This trailer looks bad—awesome bad! Badass! Just the sort of cheat-day candy I wanna fill my eyeholes with!

These writer/directors clearly love three things:

The ’80s
B-Movie Apocalyptic Coming of Age Stories
Over the Top Awesome Badassery!

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If, like me, you’re also a fan of such shenanigans, then the winter of our discontent may be about to blossom into a spring of BMX fueled laser explosions. Based on the trailer, Turbo Kid looks poised to hit that sweet spot where it’s self-aware enough not to be self-conscious—delivering on its promise without apologizing for it.

As far as I can tell, these filmmakers have yet to burst on the Hollywood scene but if this film is nearly as good as its trailer I’ll be happy to say I watched it happen for them when Turbo Kid hits theaters August 28th.

‘Fatal Frame: Maiden Of Black Water’ Headed To Wii U eShop This October!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: It’s been nearly 10 years since us Westerners have had the opportunity to (officially) play a Fatal Frame title. Back at E3, Nintendo revealed that the drought was set to end with the US release of Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water this Fall, and now we know just when we’ll be able to get our Camera Obscura on.

Nintendo today revealed the game’s North American release date, as well as details on just how you’ll be able to get your hands on the title.

Just in time for Halloween, Maiden of Black Water will exclusively launch on the Wii U eShop on October 22nd. That’s right collector’s, you won’t be able to pick up the game physically, so just be glad that we get to play it at all.

Interestingly enough, players can download the free-to-start game and play the prologue, chapter 1 and most of chapter 2 for free. If you like it, the full version of the game can be purchased as DLC directly from the Nintendo eShop or via the in-game menu. It’ll cost $62.49 in my country (Canada), and $49.99 in the USA.

How excited are you to play through this one? Did you import Fatal Frame 4 when it didn’t come to our region? Sound out below!

‘Ash Vs. Evil Dead’ Gets A Bloody New Trailer!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Following the fantastic first trailer from SDCC, Starz has just debuted another minute-long look at the upcoming Ash vs. Evil Dead.

Yeah baby.

I think I’m looking forward to this even more than the return of that other undead series. It’s absolutely incredible to me that in this world of typically terrible reboots (Total Recall, etc), campy 70’s horror like Evil Dead can transform into what looks like an incredible, completely hilarious television show.

Take a look at the new trailer below, and let us know what you think! Ash vs. Evil Dead premieres on October 31st!

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‘Pokken Tournament’ Comes To Wii U In Spring 2016 Worldwide!

by Josh Jackson

Many considered a home release inevitable, but not like this! Following the recent arcade release of Pokken Tournament, a collaboration between The Pokemon Company and the developers behind the Tekken series it has been announced that the 3D fighter will arrive on Wii U in Spring 2016 worldwide! That’s right, not just in Japan, but in every major region, including the West!

Giving us the ability to go head to head with some of our favorite Pokemon in a fighting game environment is like a dream come true for some. Featuring Lucario, Blaziken, Suicune, Machamp, Charizard, and many more favorites, it’s safe to say that I’m not the only one who’s thrilled about the chance to own this game for ourselves.

Outside of the release announcement itself, the trailer revealed a new character as well… kind of! In addition to the standard Pikachu who’s already in the game, (and hilariously mimics attacks from Heihachi and Kazuya, Tekken‘s flagship characters,) Libre Pikachu will debut in all of his cosplay glory. Now, I get that it’s the mascot and all, but do we really need two different ones? Especially when Hawlucha, the original lucha Pokemon, is still nowhere to be seen?

Still, I’m shocked that a worldwide release is so close. What are your thoughts? Are there any other characters you want to join the roster ahead of its home release? Let us know!

‘Lego Dimensions’ Gets Even Bigger With Adventure Worlds

by Josh Jackson

We’ve discussed the story mode coming to Lego Dimensions, but the game doesn’t end with the story, which is made obvious by the Adventure Worlds featured in one of the game’s most recent trailers!

Sure, traveling across universes in the main campaign is nice and all, but what if you want to just visit Gotham? Or the Aperture Science labs? The Emerald City? Adventure Worlds make this happen, dedicated stages that focus on one property. Promising 14 full open worlds in game with more expansions releasing separately, (including the already announced Ghostbusters set,) it’s looking like Dimensions will keep us busy for a long, long time.

The best part? Any character can be used with any world, lifting the restrictions placed by other games in the genre. The only time you *need* a character from the property the world is based on is to unlock it in the first place.

What are your thoughts? Is all of this content starting to sound like it’s worth what might be a hefty investment? And what properties do you want to see join the fray? Are there any left? Comment below, and watch the trailer to see the Adventure Worlds in action!

 

D23 2015: The ‘Marvel Battlegrounds’ Play Set Delivers 4 Player Local Co-Op To ‘Disney Infinity 3.0’

by Josh Jackson

Star Wars wasn’t the only property getting plenty of love during the D23 video game panel! While on stage, Disney Interactive finally delivered details on the previously announced Marvel Play Set coming to Disney Infinity 3.0.

Titled “Marvel Battlegrounds”, this set will be unique in the sense that it will allow 4 player local co-op in series history. Previously, four players was only possible online and in the Toy Box, but this Play Set looks to put all of your Marvel figures to good use, especially when they’re adding two more to play with.

Ripped straight from this summer’s Avengers: Age Of Ultron, the titular villain will be getting his own figure to use in the set and the toy box alongside Hulkbuster Iron Man. Want to rule the world? Or save it? Or maybe you want to ride in tea cups or have a friendly race through Gravity Falls? Regardless on how you use them, Marvel fans are sure to be thrilled to know that the comic book universe hasn’t been abandoned for a galaxy far, far away.

Take a look at the latest screenshots and trailer below and tell us what else you hope gets added! Will you be rounding out your Avengers collection with these new figures? And will you be getting together with the family to explore the Marvel universe in this new set? Let us know in the comments!

 

Asuna From ‘Sword Art Online’ Leads The First Four Fighters In ‘Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax’

by Josh Jackson

Have you had your fill of crossover fighting games yet? Never! If you’re like me, you can’t get enough of the fast paced, flashy, over the top action of these 2D brawlers.

Courtesy of Sega and developers Ecole Software and French Bread, (the developers behind the indie hit, Melty Blood, and not a delicious Olive Garden dish,) Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax pulls characters from the pages of the Dengenki Bunko brand of light novels and into the fighting arena. Ranging from more popular series like Sword Art Online and DURARARA!!! to some obscure choices, alongside a few Sega representatives as guest stars, and you have one of the more exciting fighting games of the year that you probably haven’t heard of!

Sega’s latest trailer showcases four of the characters showcased in Fighting Climax, including SAO‘s Asuna. Here are the character descriptions from the press release:

Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax has a full roster of characters based on the Dengeki Bunko light novels and we’re going to begin introducing them to you! First up in this collection of four characters:
Character Descriptions
 
Asuna (“Sword Art Online”) — The sub-leader of the Knights of the Blood,
the strongest guild in Aincrad. Her nickname is “The Flash” due to her speed with her rapier, Lambent Light. Kirito is her boyfriend.
Kuroyukihime (“Accel World”) — The Umezato Jr. High student council V.P. She’s nicknamed Kuroyukihime, or “Snow Black,” because of her beauty. Her Brain Burst avatar is Black Lotus and she is Legion Master of the Nega Nebulas.
Shizuo Heiwajima (“DURARARA!!”) — A debt collector who dresses like a bartender. He hates violence, but when he loses his temper, he’s the strongest man in Ikebukuro. Flying vending machines are a clue that he’s around.
Tomoka Minato (“RO-KYU-BU!”) — A basketball ace at Keishin Academy.
Her mother does traditional dance and her father is a tea master, so her manners are impeccable. But when she starts to play basketball…
After seeing the game in action while keeping who’s behind it in mind, this suddenly went from being completely unknown to me, to being one of my top games for the end of the year. Any fighting game and anime fans out there who can’t wait to play? Let us know in the comments, and get those fight sticks ready for when Dengeki Bunko releases on the PS3 and PS Vita on October 6th.

 

Gamescom 2015: ‘Quantum Break’ Looks Amazing, And That’s Before Shawn Ashmore Is On Screen!

by Josh Jackson

It’s been a long time coming, but Remedy’s next game, Quantum Break, finally received some game play footage at Gamescom 2015. Originally revealed alongside the Xbox One itself, information on the upcoming exclusive from the team behind Max Payne and Alan Wake was hard to come by aside from a few trailers. Now that it’s finally been shown, it’s safe to say that they were hard at work, attempting to blur the line between television and video games to create an action packed cinematic experience.

Quantum Break is split into two halves. The primary section of the game is a third person shooter, allowing the team to use their much lauded time manipulating abilities to take advantage of the field, (and their enemies.) When stages are completed, full episodes of what are supposed to act as a TV show play, expanding on the world, story and characters. Bringing in a star studded cast led by Shawn Ashmore, Dominic Monaghan and Aidan Gillen amongst others, it’s clear that the team is taking this portion of the game seriously. But as hit or miss as games with a cinematic focus have been as of late, should we?

Still, Remedy has a near spotless track record, and after so much time has passed since their last game was released, I can’t help but be excited for their next endeavor, (not to mention the action looks fast paced and creative.) But enough about me, you be the judge! Tell us what your impressions are, and keep an eye out as Quantum Break approaches its late 2015 release.

Gamescom 2015: ‘Scalebound’ Isn’t The Clone We Expected

by Josh Jackson

At first glance, Platinum Games’ upcoming Xbox One exclusive, Scalebound, looked like it was ripped straight out of the Monster Hunter playbook. When you think of a game where you run around big environments fighting towering dragons, how could you think otherwise? Once the first extended look at the game was released at GamesCom however, it’s clear that Hideki Kamiya’s upcoming title was a completely different beast.

From the five minutes of game play footage, it’s obvious that Scalebound looks incredible. Surprisingly, the player was fighting alongside a dragon rather than hunting it, exploring the gorgeous environments while fighting off enemies. Rather than being confronted by intimidating beasts, hordes of humans did their best to take down both the player and his dragon. With HP numbers popping up throughout the screen as damage is taken from both sides, it’s clear that RPG elements play a bigger role than what we had thought.

That’s not to say that you won’t be hunting monsters though, because there were a few shown off during the trailer as well. Fighting alongside your partner, the fighter was switching between sword attacks, long range bows, and items picked up on the field. Fighting around the two dragons clashing looked thrilling, which can only be improved by the co-op that the final version is promising.

From these early impressions, it’s looking like Scalebound might be one of the Xbox One’s highlights, but did we expect anything less from Platinum? Check out the trailer below and give us your thoughts!

Watch The Red Band Trailer For ‘Deadpool’ RIGHT NOW!

by Gabriel von Grünbaum

Holy crap!

What?

Sorry, I mean—holy $#!%!

Did you eat my sacred burrito? I was saving that for an emergency.

What kind of emergency?—your trainwreck face?

Or in case I get stuck in an elevator with the Kardashians.

This article got derailed before it even started.

The debut of this Deadpool trailer in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con was so beyond amazeballs that we need to invent a new expression! People were freaking out! There were tears!

Fantastico?

Freaktastic!

It was better than putting your @!&# in a #@!& slathered with %#$&% and #%@&!%& your $#%& to her mother.

. . .

. . .

It’s kinda Shakespearian, right?

. . .

. . .

Or superrific.

I think I need to wash my brain out with soap.

After so many attempts to get Deadpool magic on screen, it looks like it’s finally going to happen! With an R rating! You know what that means?!

Violence? Extra violence? Stan Lee getting some strange?

Boobies?

It means we can say what we want!

Ooo, then I’m changing my answer to boobies. Or as I like to call them, #!@@-&#!$ domes of %@&#. What the hell’s wrong with this keyboard?

. . .This article is rated PG.

&@#%$. . .

Cut to the trailer!

. . .Where’s the soap?

SDCC 2015: ‘One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3’ Doesn’t Care About Continuity, And Its Better Off For It!

by Josh Jackson

As you could probably tell from our E3 preview of One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3, if you’re a fan of the long running manga and anime series, and ESPECIALLY if you’re a Dynasty Warriors player, you can’t go wrong with the upcoming Musou game. Featuring over 35 characters spanning the hundreds of chapters from the series, there’s going to be plenty to dive into while setting sail for the Grand Line!

Following the story from the very beginning, players who missed part of the One Piece lore and dedicated fans who want to relive the series’ greatest moments will have something to look forward to from its massive campaign. But what if you don’t want to wait for hours to be able to wipe out armies as Ace, Shanks or any of the Straw Hat Pirates post time skip? Luckily for us, that won’t be a problem.

During our playthough of the Comic-Con build, we were able to play as the above characters and more during Luffy’s first fight against the Navy. When asked, we were informed that regardless of where you are in the story, you or your partner can choose anyone who’s unlocked at that point. Much like Hyrule Warriors before it, the game aims to give players the freedom to use who they want regardless of whether or not silly things like a sense of time, or the CPU already using that character gets in the way. Whether or not you’ll need to complete the stage at least once before being given free reign was unclear, but one way or another, we’ll have our chance to screw with the One Piece timeline.

What say you, One Piece fans? Let us know in the comments, and tell us whether or not you’re going to be chasing down the ultimate treasure when One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 launches for the PS3 and PS4 on August 25th.

‘Street Fighter V’ Gets Beautiful With The Return Of Vega

by Josh Jackson

Just in time for Gamescom, Capcom has revealed one more world warrior heading to Street Fighter V. Vega, the Spanish ninja who relies on his speed, power and long reaching claws to punish his opponents, returns with plenty of new tricks to keep the masked fighter fresh.

Every previous iteration of the Street Fighter II boss has relied on his claws for attacks, extending his reach and improving his strength while equipped. If he took enough damage, his claws would get knocked off, putting him at a disadvantage until he was able to recover them. This time around, that weakness has the potential to become a strength, since Vega now has two attack stances. His standard claw stance relies on many of the tricks we’ve expected from him for over 20 years, with fast, hard hitting attacks that are designed to confuse opponents. However, losing his claws acts as a second stance, granting him a series of new command grabs to confuse opponents further. Top this off with his V-Trigger, the Bloody Kiss, and Vega can now teleport behind enemies and slice them up with the toss of a rose. Oh, but if you are attached to that claw style, you better be careful, since claws can no longer be picked up once they’re dropped.

Like Ken before him, it’s easy to see that Vega is getting a pretty big overhaul, and not just because his alternate matador costume is now his default. He sounds like he’ll be a completely different beast on the battlefield, which is sure to excite new and old fans alike.

Are you excited to try out Vega’s new tricks? Who else do you want to see join the SFV roster? And why are they still asking you to pre-order for beta access when it didn’t work in the first place? Head down to the comments and start the discussion!

‘Odin Sphere Leifthrasir’ Confirmed For A Western Release

by Josh Jackson

Shortly after the reveal of an HD remake for the PS2 classic, Odin Sphere, for the East, Atlus has confirmed that the game will be coming stateside as well! In 2016, Odin Sphere Leifthrasir, (pronounced LAYV-thra-sheer), will launch in the West for PS4, PS3 and PS Vita, bringing back the gorgeous hack and slash title that put Vanillaware on the map.

But it’s not enough just to port the game to newer consoles, which is why Atlus is promising a series of new features. Following five characters with unique stories based off of Norse mythology, this action RPG is getting all the bells and whistles to ensure that this classic has a real chance of ending up even better. Including redrawn art and upgraded visuals, Leifthrasir will also come equipped with a host of new upgrades to the combat and RPG elements, giving even veteran players a reason to come back!

Specific details are light at this point, but for anyone who played the original Odin Sphere as the sixth console generation was coming to a close, you’ll know how much of a win this is for those who love a visually stunning, often challenging 2D brawler. If you missed out, check out the trailer below and see what all the hype is about!

Empire Debuts New Stills From ‘Batman v. Superman: Dawn Of Justice’!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Still feeling mixed about Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice? Even after that much better SDCC trailer? Really?

Well, maybe this new batch of stills from the latest issue of Empire Magazine will help.

The stills feature (naturally), both Superman and Batman, as well as Wonder Woman (in Diana mode). Supes definitely looks pissed in one of the shots, and we also get a great shot of Ben Affleck’s Bruce Wayne getting ready to suit-up.

You can take a look at the images below, and be sure to let us know if you’re excited for the upcoming film! Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice hits theatres on March 25th, 2016!

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The ’13 Hours’ Trailer… Does It Mean Redemption For Michael Bay?

by b_arterburn

Over the last ten years, Michael Bay has blessed us with not one, not two, NOT THREE, but four Transformer movies.  Aren’t we lucky?  If it’s possible, each one less successful than it’s predecessor (this coming from a Michael Bay fanboy).  So, when news broke that Bay would be handling a story based on true events in Benghazi, Libya titled ‘13 Hours’, my interest was piqued because it was finally something different (yes Pain and Gain also came out in this time period, but it was typical Michael Bay flash with no substance).  Now that the trailer has dropped for his new film, my interest has skyrocketed!  Check it out below:

The film based on true events follows a team of “security operators” who attempt to repel a terrorist attack on the United States embassy in Benghazi, Libya in 2012.  You can 100% tell from the trailer that it is a Michael Bay film based on the cinematography and score alone, but this looks to be a more sophisticated and reserved director who doesn’t look to be leaning on comedic elements like he often does in his films.*crosses fingers*

The film much more resembles Black Hawk Down, Lone Survivor or Zero Dark Thirty than it does any of Bay’s previous work.  Granted this is just a two minute snippet of a two hour movie, but this first look, and Jim Halpert looking yolked, is extremely promising.  ‘13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi’ is set to be released on January 15, 2016.

Anime Expo 2015: The Hyuga Clan Arrives On The Battlefield In ‘Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4’

by Josh Jackson

E3 has come and gone, but I have to say that the insane action of Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 still has a pretty strong hold on me. Once we hit the Anime Expo floor and noticed an updated build with even more characters to play with, we couldn’t resist putting our ninjutsu skills to the test for a second time, with the addition of series mainstay, Kakashi, to the previously established cast of Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Obito and Madara, the bigger story was seeing all three Hygua children as fighters as well. While Neji and Hinata are expected at this point, Hanabi, Hinata’s younger sister who has only ever been playable in 2008’s Naruto Ultimate Ninja 3 as somewhat of a joke character, makes her big return to follow up her prominent role in The Last: Naruto The Movie. We took this opportunity to play as her alongside the rest of her family, and came across some surprises along the way.

Hanabi essentially uses altered versions of her family’s attacks, consisting mostly of chakra sealing open palm strikes. Her version of Neji’s Kaiten still envelopes her in a protective shield that blows away any opponent caught in its radius, but unlike her older cousin, she travels across the stage while performing the move. This allows her to corner enemies who are attempting to flee, creating a different set of strategies both when fighting as and against her. Similarly, Neji himself uses many of the hard hitting 8-Trigrams techniques, using his fingertips to assault his enemies’ weak points. Not to be outdone, Hanabi has her own more elegant version, which serves to be just as effective. If up close and personal isn’t your style, Hinata brings in the long distance combat. While her strikes aren’t as punishing as the rest of her family, she makes up for it with her 8-Trigrams Vaccum jutsu, which launches a huge amount of force from her palm, attacking opponents at long range.

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Even if each member has their own strengths and weaknesses, it’s clear that the three are at their best together. As with previous games, creating a three person team of characters that have close relationships with each other can result in some unique Ultimate Jutsu attacks. This is no different when it comes to the Hyuga clan, who can cover for each other quite well when dropping in for support attacks. Once its time to activate their ultimate attack, the team doesn’t disappoint, surrounding the enemy at all sides and pummeling each of their chakra points. If three wasn’t enough, the head of the clan, Hiashi Hyuga, drops in to help deliver a four pronged finishing blow, all with the amount of flash that we’ve come to expect from the series.

So it’s safe to say that the Hyuga Clan are as bad ass as ever. Who else do you want to see make the cut in what might be the last Naruto game? Let us know in the comments, then check out the latest trailer, which also reveals the big bad of the series, Princess Kaguya, in her video game debut.

‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Gets Official Home Release Dates

by Gabriel von Grünbaum

Marvel Studios has announced the official home release dates for Avengers: Age of Ultron. The official arrival on Digital 3D, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere is September 8th and on 3D Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital SD and On-Demand is October 2nd. Which begs the obvious question; is anyone still buying the old DVD format? If that’s still being made available by studios, why not shove a VHS in there too? Oh, wait. . . it would actually be pretty cool if they made movies available on Super 8 reels or something! I swear I would run out and buy one of those projectors if that was an option!

Okay, I’m getting off track—back to Avengers: The iconic heroes are forced to reassemble and face their most intimidating enemy yet—Ultron. The home entertainment release includes Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes, Making-of Featurettes, Gag Reel and more.

Another solid success for Joss Whedon and Marvel Studios.

I had a good time seeing this in the theater. I’m a fan of 3D—have it at home—this chapter used it well and so I’ll be adding this to my library of 3D titles. Personally, I had zero disappointment with this addition to the Marvel universe there was just a hint of “wanting” that I left the theater with—however, since I can’t exactly put my finger on what that was I let it slide. I think I’ll have a good time trying to figure it out as I watch this over and over again at home.

I enjoyed this film’s character dives into the psyches of Hawkeye, Black Widow and Dr. Banner. The elaborate battle scenes were something that I was already expecting from the film to begin with, all the flash and spectacle of the incredible effects—if they weren’t there, I would’ve been very disappointed—so it was nice to get the treat of seeing more of what made these characters tick. As was the case with Iron Man 2, I don’t know if they’ve yet found a way to portray brooding Tony Stark engagingly. It was a tight rope walk to find the way to pull it off with Bruce Banner—which has now been nailed, as far as I’m concerned—but Tony still needs some work in that department.

You can check out MCDave’s full review of the film for Geekscape here.

Ooo, trailer time! Enjoy!

SDCC 2015: ‘The Shannara Chronicles’ Is Set To Rock MTV

by Gabriel von Grünbaum
“It seemed impossible. But then, most wonderful things did until someone accomplished them.”
—  Bek Ohmsford (The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara: Morgawr)

And so it goes with MTV bringing The Shannara Chronicles to cable television in January 2016! It’s a rich and ambitious production that knows it’s entering a post-Game of Thrones TV landscape where expectations are higher than ever for television to rival the production values of films with big budgets. Additionally, keeping with the Game of Thrones comparison, there is a rich tapestry of 25 books and counting from author Terry Brooks’ various series set in the world of Shannara—a post-post-apocalyptic fantasy realm set in the far distant future where magic has resurfaced.

Let’s kick things off with a gander at the Official First Look trailer screened at Comic-Con this year:

Clearly, you’re stoked. I can tell because I’m stoked too. Before we get too far however, it seems that most of us have been pronouncing Shannara wrong all this time—Terry Brooks explains:

This is a case of, “You made your bed, now lie in it.” For years I have insisted readers should pronounce the title in a way that feels natural to them. I have avoided glossaries, insisted majority rules, and watched the larger number of readers pronounce the word SHA-NAR-UH. So when I brought this up in a meeting with the writers, they simply said, “Well, everyone says it SHA-NAR-UH. So we will, too.” End of discussion.

SHANE-AIR-AH? SHAN-ERA? SHH-ANAR-A? Guess we won’t ever know what he actually has in mind unless we’re able to track him down at an official reading or convention.

Sticking with a focus on the show here, if they pull it off well, it’s set to help fill an epic void on television right now that only the afore mentioned Thrones is currently servicing. Before that was Legend of the Seeker, remember that one? For all it’s shortcomings and rough edges, Seeker was the only thing available on television to scratch a very specific itch. Upon its cancellation that fantasy-void felt deeper and darker than ever—until Thrones came along. Holy moly, did it ever come along—with a bang. . . or a chop, or a stab, or a naked. . . Anyway, nothing against Thrones being just what it is—I’m a big fan—but I could use a little more fantasy entertainment with a little more magic to really scratch that itch good. I’m happy to say it’s looking like The Shannara Chronicles is poised to do just that.

Couple quick thoughts on MTV itself: Does no one there remember what the M stands for in MTV? Guess it’s kicking a dead horse to say it’s not “music television” anymore—only bemoaned by those who were alive before 2000 but it still feels like it bears mentioning.

“Between this and Teen Wolf, I guess MTV now stands for ‘Magical Television’!”
—Jonathan London, The Original Geekscapist

Along those lines, one request of the network: Squeezing the latest pop songs into Teen Wolf works fine but please don’t do that for this fantasy set show devoid of Auto-Tune, nightclubs and Coachella. Maybe feature some funky classical-type groups, chamber ensembles or really out there orchestras if you wanna do some music tie-ins. I don’t know—what do you guys think?

Wait!—someone get MTV on the line. Maybe these insane freaks are available:

‘Wayward Pines’ Is All That And An Extra Scoop Of Rum Raisin

by Gabriel von Grünbaum

These days it’s not at all uncommon to be a little gun-shy when a new show debuts. Will it deliver? Will the network stick with it as it builds an audience or pull the rug out from under the early adopters? Will it feature often overlooked ice cream flavors? Well, I’m here to tell you, you have nothing to fear with Wayward Pines.

I’m going to attempt two things here. One is to encourage you to watch the season finale with me next Thursday on FOX at 9/8pm. The other is to tell you about the show without telling you about the show—trust me, it’s better that way and you’ll thank me for it later. (If you want spoilers, I’m sure you’ll have no problem finding them around online—but I think a lot of the magic lives in not fully knowing what you’re signing up for.)

I’d like you to imagine a love-fest between The Twilight Zone, The X-Files, Lost, Twin Peaks, The Matrix and The Prisoner, where some of the best parts of their DNA are harvested and used to create what is easily the best sci-fi show on television right now—and it’s got Carla Gugino. Boom. Don’t believe me? Go ahead and look around and you’ll see that it’s getting solid scores from the critics (Rotten Tomatoes has it at 86% fresh, IMDB is at 8.2/10).

FOX tells it like this:

Based on a best-selling novel and brought to life by suspenseful storyteller M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense), WAYWARD PINES is an intense, mind-bending 10-episode thriller starring Academy Award nominee Matt Dillon (Crash) as a Secret Service agent on a mission to find two missing federal agents in the bucolic town of Wayward Pines, ID. Every step closer to the truth makes him question if he will ever get out of Wayward Pines alive.

It’s not often the case where a new show will deliver on its promises and then continue to get even better week after week, as is the case here. I feel confident the season finale won’t be letting us down—I anticipate it’ll leave us satisfied and hungry for more at the same time. I’ll spoil one thing and that is this; there are rules to living in Wayward Pines.

1. Enjoy your life in Wayward Pines
2. Be happy
3. Work hard
4. Always answer the phone if it rings
5. Do not discuss the past
6. Do not discuss your life before
7. Do not try to leave

Unlike some other mystery shows of late, Wayward Pines never leaves you hanging for long. The mysteries are solved just as new ones are introduced—it makes for a very satisfying and engaging experience.

So I encourage you to catch up—watching the first 9 episodes on FOX.com is one easy way—and then join us fans in watching the season finale so that the network gets the number of eyeballs it’s looking for and brings the show back for another season.  That is, unless you’d rather just watch a lawyer/doctor/cop/fireman/politician struggling with a love/family/work triangle instead—’cause I think the networks always have a few hundred of those waiting in the wings.

If you’d like a little more background on the show, check out Geekscape’s original piece from the Wayward Pines‘ debut by Dennis Finocchiaro. If you’re just looking for a little visual tease, here’s a replay of FOX’s trailer:

https://youtu.be/QmFPf7I0Jlc

Remember this; there are no crickets in Wayward Pines.

SDCC 2015: Jay Garrick, Patty Spivot, Wally West And Professor Zoom Confirmed For ‘The Flash’ Season 2!

by Josh Jackson

If you thought The Flash season 1 was huge, season 2 is growing even bigger.

At Comic Con, it was confirmed that Jay Garrick, Patty Spivot, Wally West and Professor Zoom will all appear in the next season of The CW’s super hero series, further exploring the multiverse elements that were introduced in May’s finale.

Teased in the final moments of the season ender thanks to his helmet flying through Reverse Flash’s escape route into the future, Jay Garrick is typically known as the original Flash in the comics. Played by Teddy Sears, Jay will join the cast alongside Shantel Vansanten as Patty, Joe West’s new partner on the force. With casting for Wally and Professor Zoom yet to be announced, it’s clear that the inclusion of both characters have the potential to shake up the CW Flash universe considering their roles in the source material. Oh, and if you were expecting Reverse Flash to take up the mantel of Zoom, it’s been confirmed that this version will be separate from Tom Cavanagh’s expertly played villain from the first season, (although the actor will return in some capacity.)

In what ways do you think the expanded cast will affect the dynamic of the show? Will Barry and Patty serve as the Iris and Eddie of this season? What did Caitlyn mean about not coming back at the end of the sizzle reel? And considering Wally’s last name, what relation will he have to the West family? Our impatient minds will learn soon enough, when The Flash returns on October 6th.

SDCC 2015: A Brand New Ken Fights His Way Into ‘Street Fighter V’!

by Josh Jackson

In one of the least surprising announcements imaginable, Ken was revealed as the next fighter joining the cast of the upcoming Street Fighter V. As the only character aside from Ryu who has appeared in ever main line game, Ken is essentially known as American Karate guy, who gains a flaming uppercut and a few technical changes from his Japanese counterpart. Once the cocky martial artist actually appeared on screen though, dare I say something was actually different about the fighting game veteran!

At the Street Fighter V Comic Con panel, the Capcom-Unity team, (as well as SFIV’s project manager and SFV‘s executive producer, Yoshinori Ono,) promised us that Ken’s drastic change in appearance wasn’t the only aspect of the character that was getting an overhaul. For the first time in series history, the team promised that the fighter we affectionately know as “red Ryu” will be a completely unique character who uses powerful, “showstopping” attacks that helps players fight aggressively, (and look good doing it!) His unique V-Skill would further separate him from the rest of the shotokan fighters by adding flaming properties to all of his moves, allowing him to extend combos while gaining a quicker back step when it’s time to play defensively.

Street Fighter V Ken Screen 1

From the trailer alone, we can see that his Hurricane Kick has been retooled to go in a diagonal arc, and can even be converted into a type of dive kick from the air. While some of his old moves carry over, it’s easy to see that Ken stands out much more now than he has in the past, but does this promise carry over to the main game?

Watch the trailer for yourself and see what changes you can spot? And who is that mystery character at the end of the video? Let the speculation begin in the comments!

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SDCC 2015: ‘Vixen’, The Animated Arrowverse Spinoff, Debuts With Its First Trailer

by Josh Jackson

At San Diego Comic Con, the first trailer for the upcoming animated series, Vixen, was debuted. Taking place in the same universe as Arrow and The Flash, the clip below shows Mari Jiwe McCabe beating down the bad guys, (as well as our beloved heroes,) using her unique ability to channel the abilities of the animal kingdom.

Releasing as an exclusive on The CW’s digital only animation block, CW Seed, Vixen will debut on August 25th as a six part mini series. Following the origins and growth of the character as she contends with potential friends and foes alike, fans like myself are speculating how, (or if,) this series will eventually lead to her full integration into the live action shows. With characters like Oliver Queen, Barry Allen and Cisco Ramon making appearences in the brief reveal, all signs point to this being a no brainer.

From the trailer alone, a few things are clear to me. One, I really wish this could have been live action. Two, I’m pretty sure it’s not because the special effects budget would be blown in a few episodes. Three, Cisco’s oggling of every female he comes across is starting to get a little desperate. And lastly, who needs super speed or the ability to shoot arrows really well when you can channel an elephant!? Can you tell I’m excited?

With the voice talent of Megalyn Echikunwoke as Vixen, and Stephen Amell, Grant Gustin, and Carlos Valdes reprising their respective roles, it won’t be long until we find out how this storyline will play out. Until then, we’ll have wait a little while longer for Vixen, Legends Of Tomorrow, and the rest of the CW DC shows to hit our screens through the fall and beyond.

Who else is excited for the latest addition to the Arrow universe? Tell us all about it in the comments!

Source: sciencefiction.com

‘Pokken Tournament’ Adds Two New Fighters And A Rad Opening Trailer

by Josh Jackson

It’s been a few months since we’ve heard any major news on Pokken Tournament, the upcoming Pokemon fighting game developed by the Tekken team at Namco Bandai. As if to make up for this travesty, the game received three new trailers, two of which reveal new fighters, and the third which serves as the opening to the game.

First is the introduction of Weavile, the Dark/Ice type that evolves from Generation II favorite, Sneasel. Using its sharp claws and powerful ice attacks, this Pokemon is often associated with the bad guys of the game’s universe. In Pokken, it puts its high attack and speed stats to great use, dodging opponents attacks and getting up close with ease.

Next, the Generation I favorite, Charizard, was more of a certainty than most. Still, seeing it in action has us all the more excited for the final game. Its powerful wings, claws and fire breath serve as reliable tools for putting the hurt on the enemy, which have carried this Pokemon through nearly two decades of battle. If that’s not enough, its Mega Evolution changes it into the black clad Mega Charizard X, which aims to finish off opponents in intimidating style.

Finally, the best news of all is that the game is right around the corner. Hitting Japanese arcades on July 16th, it wont’ be long before we’ll be able to see the full game in action. Console releases or localization plans haven’t been revealed yet, but considering that it’s Pokemon, it would be ridiculous for it to be passed up.

Tell us who you would like to see in the upcoming fighter! Which Pokemon would be a perfect fit in the Pokken arena? And why would it be Hawlucha?

Source: the-newshub.com

SDCC 2015: ‘Ash vs Evil Dead’ Trailer Premiere vs Comic-Con Smartypants

by Gabriel von Grünbaum

The boomstick of awesome was unleashed on a room full of primitive screwheads with the announcement of Ash vs Evil Dead the series debuting on Starz October 31—yes, Halloween! The fancypants Mr. Bruce Campbell (a.k.a. Ash Williams) joined Evil Dead creator Sam Raimi and Ivan Raimi as well as Executive Producer of the new series, Craig DiGregorio (Reaper, Chuck), and Lucy Lawless who will play Ruby Knowby.

Ash—I mean, Bruce—gave us some sugar and elaborated on what was referred to as the equivalent of an hours-long mega movie in episodes, “. . .They need to be let loose, like the savage beasts that they are. And the only way that we can bring you the carnage and mayhem that you truly deserve is to be on a network like Starz where they don’t have a problem with. . . anything.” To paraphrase the jabber-mouths, when asked if there will be more seasons—yes, as long as all the loyal jolly roger fans demonstrate to Starz how much they love the show. . . and Starz loves money, if you see what I’m driving at here, Einstein.

Now, let’s pause real quick so I can take my pants off and get comfortable here in these fruity-looms. Come on, you know you’re shocked that I was wearing any in the first place! Much better. Okay, you, shove a sock in your pie-hole and pay attention—your pants are optional—it’s time for a trailer break, baby.

https://youtu.be/unnLg1TPCYM

Groovy.

Listen, babe, if that there wasn’t enough to get your motor running you might be a few marbles shy of a full knife drawer. But I sure can sympathize if you little monkeys are thirsty for more, so I’ll leave you with Starz’s coverage of the full SDCC panel. Enjoy it or—if you’re a soulless deadite—don’t. I’ve got a whiskey bottle to go marinate in so I don’t really give a hoot about your touchy-feelies, sweet-cheeks. But—and this ain’t just the pillow talk, baby—you’ll dig it.

SDCC 2015: Check Out The Five Minute Trailer For ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ 

by Josh Jackson

At Comic Con 2015, Warner Bros. revealed their latest trailer for the upcoming spy thriller, The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 

Based on the 1960s television show, the film stars Superman, (Henry Cavill,) the Lone Ranger, (Armie Hammer,) and Alicia Vikander play a team of international spies during the heart of the Cold War. While the American and Russian are constantly at each other’s throats, the team must come together to tackle a mission with the fate of more than just their warring countries at stake.

The latest trailer gives an extended look at what we can expect from the upcoming action flick. As you’d expect, the car chases and explosions are plentiful, all set within a throwback time period. But more importantly, what is it with Brittish actors playing Americans so well? Cavill manages to fool us again!

What say you on The Man From U.N.C.L.E.? Is it currently on your summer viewing schedule when it releases in August? Watch the trailer below, then tell us what you’re excited about!

SDCC 2015 2015: The Latest ‘Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice’ Trailer Just Might Change Some Minds!

by Josh Jackson

So Batfleck might not be so bad!

During Comic Con, the latest trailer for the upcoming Superman sequel, Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice, showed us more of what to expect from the growing DC cinematic universe. What that means is more Superman, more Batman, being able to see Wonder Woman in action, and a very un-bald Lex Luthor.

It’s clear that the U.S. Government felt the same as most Man of Steel viewers when it came to its final battle, placing sole blame on Superman for the near destruction of Metropolis. Perhaps a bigger enemy to have than Washington is the goddamn Batman, who is known for not taking personal loss too well. After one of Wayne Enterprises’ buildings, (and likely hundreds of employees), became collateral damage during the showdown with Zod, Bruce is making it his personal mission to take the Kryptonian threat down.

There are way too many references to go over for one article, but it’s clear from the trailer that the team is working VERY hard to bring this seasoned, grief stricken Batman to life, all while planting the seeds for many of the biggest DC storylines that helped us fall in love with them in the first place. The mythos run deep here! And by the way, let’s just take a minute to acknowledge how badass Wonder Woman looks in this!

What references can you spot after watching the trailer below? Had your opinion changed over Ben Affleck as Batman yet? And what do you think of the direction of the film? Personally, I went from not caring at all, to being on edge over how this will play out. Mission accomplished, right?

Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice will release on March 25, 2016.

SDCC 2015: ‘Doctor Who’ Season 9 Trailer (and More Goodies!)

by Gabriel von Grünbaum

(better read with a British accent)

One of the brilliant things about San Diego Comic-Con is that it’s making life aces even if you’re not jammy enough to be there getting gobsmacked directly.

Sure, if you’re at the Con you can pick up the exclusive Doctor Who comic (covers’ art by Alice X. Zhang) and you’re likely jolly well delighted to be the first to get the scrummy scoop first-hand on the Whovian chapter of LEGO Dimensions. . . Let us pause to reflect on the trailer:

However, you’re no damp squib if you’re not arse over elbow with the makeuped and costumed in Southern California—you’ll just need a smidge of patience for your fix.

If, like me, you’ve been suffering doldrums waiting yonks for the good Doctor’s return to the telly then it may please you to hear the announcement out of SDCC 2015 that we only have to make it a bit further—September 19, Doctor Who returns! While the news of Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams’s appearance is now officially confirmed, showrunner Steven Moffat isn’t dropping much in the way of more clues. (Judging only by the cracking trailer, I’m going to guess she’s Zorro.)

Fancy a dekko at the series 9 trailer?—it’ll put the colour back in your cheeks.

Blinding! Not enough? Feast your hungry little skull orbs on these highlights from the panel. Pip pip now, off you pop.

New ‘Ant-Man’ Clip Shows The Suit In Action!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Following the sweet international trailer from just last week, Marvel has just debuted the first official clip for next month’s Ant-Man.

I’ve been pretty on-the-fence on the film since its troubled production began, and especially following that less-than-stellar first trailer. It’s been a long time coming, however, and as the release approaches, the film’s ever improving marketing has definitely been raising my interest, and at this point I can’t wait to line-up on July 17th.

Today’s clip marks the first time that Paul Rudd uses the Ant-Man suit, and it’s pretty freaking awesome.

In the film, “Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, con-man Scott Lang (Rudd) must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym (Douglas), protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world”

Take a look at the clip below, and be sure to let us know what you hope to see from the feature! Ant-Man hits theatres on July 17th!

New International ‘Ant-Man’ Trailer Features A Ton Of New Footage!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Marvel’s Ant-Man is now just a few weeks away from theatres, and the studio has began to turn its marketing machine up to 11. Following the new poster from just a few days back, a new international trailer has just debuted, featuring a ton of fresh, fresh footage, and a batch of new laughs to boot.

In the film, “Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, con-man Scott Lang (Rudd) must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym (Douglas), protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world”

Take a look at the trailer below, and be sure to let us know what you hope to see from the feature! Ant-Man hits theatres on July 17th!

https://youtu.be/fGSJn9JXwLI

E3 2015: We’re Going To Have To Wait A Long Time For ‘Xenoblade Chronicles X’ To Come Out.

by Josh Jackson

One of the reasons why the Nintendo Digital Event felt so underwhelming was the surprisingly late release dates that some of the expected 2015 releases received. First, Yoshi’s Wooly World was given a release date of October 16, which is very odd considering the game launches in Europe in about a week. Last I checked, our regions spoke the same language, so the release was likely delayed to fill gaps in the vital holiday season. More understandably, (but just as disappointing,) it was also revealed that Xenoblade Chronicles X, the RPG epic that follows in the footsteps of the critically acclaimed Xenoblade Chronicles for the Wii and New 3DS, won’t launch until the end of the year, on December 4th.

Using a similar turn based battle engine as its predecessor, but focusing on a new universe and cast, the previews we’ve seen in the past show off an incredibly vast world that can be explored on foot or by mech. Primarily taking place in the colony of New Los Angeles, the few remaining humans are tasked with establishing their new home after Earth was caught in the crossfire of warring alien races, all while fighting to survive as other races seek their destruction.

With so much dialogue to translate, dub and convert over to our region, it’s no surprise that the game would take so long to release, Still, that doesn’t mean the news isn’t disappointing. Based on the first game and what we’ve seen of this one though, and I’m willing to bet it will be worth the wait.

What do you think of Xenoblade Chronicles X, or any other title Nintendo revealed for E3? Let us know below, and keep checking back for all your E3 goodness!