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E3 2015: Hands On With ‘Yoshi’s Woolly World’

by Megan Haley

Despite what many deemed a lackluster E3 conference, Nintendo still has a solid lineup for 2015.  One of their best titles at the show this year is Yoshi’s Woolly World. Developed by Good-Feel, the same company that brought us Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, Wario Land: Shake It!, and the Streetpass games Mii Force and Battleground: Z, Woolly World brings the same family-friendly story, gorgeously creative visuals and adorable characters we’ve come to expect from a Yoshi title, along with solid platforming, exploration and collecting.

One of this game’s most fun features is it’s multi-player aspect (1-2 players). I’m always looking for games with a solid local multi-player with a good challenge such as Donkey Kong: Country Returns or Donkey Kong:Tropical Freeze. That being said, this game definitely fits the bill, with some surprisingly difficult stages to enjoy with a friend, (or a Yoshi amiibo if human interaction isn’t your thing, but more on that later.)

Yoshi Wooly World E3 Screen 1

I was able to run through a stage of coop with our very own Josh Jackson. Fans familiar with previous games featuring Yoshi will recognize the feel of the control scheme right off the bat. You have your usual tongue abilities; eating enemies and throwing them or creating balls of yarn that vary in size and strength (like the eggs in previous games), throwing said balls of yarn, and the ever-useful flutter jump and ground-pound abilities. One of the main aspects of the game is to create the world around you by gathering yarn from blocks and by eating enemies and using them to fill in the gaps in the stage to create platforms and discover secrets. You have the ability to eat some of the world around you to uncover more coins, lives and secrets.

The stage we played was pretty straight forward, classic platforming. You can throw the yarn balls at blank outlines to fill them in and create the stage around you to progress. You also have the ability to use your teammate as an impromptu projectile by eating them and making them into an egg to hit far-off buttons and such. If you enjoy playing as fast-paced as we like to, some of the most fun bits will come from near falls and saves using your yarn on the fly. However, keep in mind that friendly fire is on, so watch where you shoot! Also, if you leave each other behind, the slower teammate will be teleported to the other, which makes active team work an important piece of effective gameplay. Flutter-jump mastery is also the key to finding secrets that may be out of reach and maneuvering around the woolly world efficiently.

Yoshi Wooly World E3 Screen 2

On top of the game’s very own woven, plush amiibo, there will be an array of amiibo support for characters from other games. The Yoshi amiibo create a CPU controlled partner for coop stages. In addition, Nintendo has teased that you can use all of your other amiibo besides the Pokemon to outfit your Yoshi with different patterns based on the chosen amiibo.

Yoshi’s Woolly World will be available on the Wii U October 16th in America. Feel free to check out our preview of last year’s demo, and make sure to check out the trailer below!

 

E3 2015: ‘Fatal Frame: Maiden Of Black Water’ Scares Its Way Onto The Wii U This Fall!

by Josh Jackson

Why this wasn’t featured in the Nintendo Digital Event, I’ll never understand, but not only is Fatal Frame: Maiden Of Black Water heading to the West as previously reported, but it turns out its release isn’t too far off!

Announced for the fall, Maiden Of Black Water is the first time the Fatal Frame series has had a Western release in nearly 10 years. Using the Game Pad and its gyroscopic controls as a camera for your in game character, you must photograph ghosts before they can drain the life out of you, all while trying to solve the mystery of the titular maiden. Chances are she might be one of those dark water pirates we’ve heard so much about, but then again, maybe not.

Watching the E3 trailer brings up a few questions. One, why does something that looks so awesome almost not make it here? Two, can we get the unreleased Wii games if this does well? And three, where the hell is Pokemon Snap!?

Oh well, we’ll take what we can get. Check out the spooky trailer below and tell us how excited you are over the return of Fatal Frame!

E3 2015: ‘Horizon: Zero Dawn’ Brings A Gorgeous New IP To The PS4

by Josh Jackson

During their E3 press conference, Guerrilla Games, (of Killzone fame,) took the stage to reveal their first project since debuting Playstation’s flagship FPS.

Horizon: Zero Dawn places players in a lush, colorful field, (the complete opposite of Killzone,) where its protagonist, (who shares a resemblance with Heavenly Sword‘s Nariko,) uses a variety of traps to take down towering, mecha inspired monsters that look like they were ripped straight out of an episode of Beast Wars. After doing her best Snow Speeder impression and tethering it down with wires, the impressive demo ends with a long range shot with her high tech rifle, which strikes the exposed weakpoint, delivering massive damage. And it was all in engine, too!

In a sea of remake and sequel hype, it was great to see something that looks as ambitious as Horizon. Whether or not this new IP will live up to the platform it was given to debut on is unknown, but we’ll be sure to report back from the E3 show floor and keep you all informed.

E3 2015: Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain Trailer!

by Shane O'Hare

Konami has silently (well not TOO silently) released a brand new trailer for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. It has me PUMPED!

https://youtu.be/3_pLJlVuCw8

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain will be available starting September 1st on PlayStation®3, PlayStation®4, Xbox 360® and Xbox One in the US and Europe and September 2nd in Japan.

We got ourselves some peaks at more of the story. I will admit, I haven’t been keeping up on things in the Metal Gear universe. Skipping the PS2 and PS3, I missed a lot of franchise’s releases.

What is most notable about this trailer, is the full on front and center inclusion of Hideo Kojima. If you haven’t been following the narrative that has been going with the whole PT/Silent Hills debacle, then…well then seeing Kojima’s name on it shouldn’t surprise you.

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain hits store shelves September 1st!

 

‘True Detective’s Second Season Gets Two New Trailers!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: We’re just a few weeks away from the holy-crap-I-can’t-wait-for-it return of HBO’s True Detective, and following the second season’s first trailer from a few weeks back, and the recent character posters, the network has debuted two new trailers for the upcoming episodes

This season’s tagline is “We get the world we deserve”, and creator Nic Pizzolatto stated this year was all about “hard women, bad men and the secret occult history of the United States transportation system.”

This season, “A bizarre murder brings together three law-enforcement officers and a career criminal, each of whom must navigate a web of conspiracy and betrayal in the scorched landscapes of California. Colin Farrell is Ray Velcoro, a compromised detective in the all-industrial City of Vinci, LA County. Vince Vaughn plays Frank Semyon, a criminal and entrepreneur in danger of losing his life’s work, while his wife and closest ally (Kelly Reilly), struggles with his choices and her own. Rachel McAdams is Ani Bezzerides, a Ventura County Sheriff’s detective often at odds with the system she serves, while Taylor Kitsch plays Paul Woodrugh, a war veteran and motorcycle cop for the California Highway Patrol who discovers a crime scene which triggers an investigation involving three law enforcement groups, multiple criminal collusions, and billions of dollars.”

Take a look at the trailers below, and let us know if you’re looking forward to True Detective‘s return.

‘Project Treasure’ Brings Couch Co-Op Back To The Wii U

by Josh Jackson

When not busy cosplaying his own characters, Katsuhiro Harada usually spends his time making some amazing games. Known as the man behind the long running Tekken series as well as having his hand in Soul Calibur, his reputation as a solid gaming mind has grown with each successful release. This is why gamers attention piqued when he mentioned his next project; a four player co-op title exclusively for Wii U, known only as Project Treasure. Details were scarce until now, but with the release of its first preview trailer, the game is looking like it could be one to watch.

Featuring four different characters, each of which wield different weapons as they raid temples for loot. Using twin katanas, a giant hammer, pistols and heavy artillery to tear through hordes of monsters, each character looks like they would fulfill a unique role on the team. As expected from the history of the development team, these features are further highlighted by some great looking character models and color coded attacks. The idea of pairing up with three other friends and raiding dungeons in this manner feels both nostalgic and fresh, which might just be what they’re going for!

Based on the little we’ve seen, I can’t wait to find out more about what Project Treasure has in store. With E3 around the corner, we’ll be sure to uncover what we can on Harada’s latest project! Let us know what your impressions are below, and check back with us as more information is released.

First ‘Ant-Man’ TV Spot Turns Up The Humour!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Marvel’s Ant-Man is less than two months away from theatres at this point, 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, one minute-long TV spot has just hit the web.

The spot features a ton of footage that we haven’t seen yet, and definitely looks to expand on the laughs that we first saw in the previous trailer.

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

‘The Good Dinosaur’ Is Pixar’s Latest Adventure Straight Into Our Hearts

by Shane O'Hare

2015 is going to be the YEAR of Disney! We’ve got all the content coming out of Marvel Studios, Star Wars and now we have TWO films coming from Pixar. Check out the newest trailer for The Good Dinosaur.

 

“The Good Dinosaur” asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? Pixar Animation Studios takes you on an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of.

The Good Dinosaur hits theaters this Thanksgiving!

The Good Dinosaur Poster

The ‘LEGO Worlds’ Trailer Makes Me Hate My K’Nex

by Shane O'Hare

Looks like WB and Travelers Tale are finally ready to make Minecraft defend their position in the gaming world. Just announced with this fabulous trailer is the upcoming LEGO Worlds!

A limitless collection of procedurally generated worlds made entirely of LEGO Bricks, where players build unique environments and define their own experience. Developed by TT Games, LEGO Worlds allows players to use LEGO building sets digitally so they can build and create wherever their skills and imagination roam.

 

The game enters STEAM Early Access today, with the goal of allowing the gaming community to provide feedback for continual improvements and the integration of additional content over time. Players who want to join the Early Access experience can download the STEAM client at http://store.steampowered.com/ then visit the LEGO Worlds product page at the following link to download the game: http://store.steampowered.com/app/332310.

They’re definitely going after Minecraft with this title. LEGO Worlds is currently in early access and available through STEAM.

What is going to prove whether or not this game is successful as Minecraft is it’s incorporation of mods and private server access. We’ll be sure to get our hands on this game and give you our opinion!

New Poster Shows ‘Ant-Man’ Dodging Bullets!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Following the much better second trailer from last month, and a cool poster from just a few weeks back, Marvel has just debuted another one sheet for July’s Ant-Man.

This one features our shrunken hero atop one of his insect pals dodging a series of bullets. I wonder how many times we’ll see that in the feature.

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 poster below, and let us know what you hope to see when Ant-Man hits theatres on July 17th!

Antman

Bethesda Announces ‘DOOM’ E3 Reveal And A Teaser Trailer!

by Shane O'Hare

We’ve been teased and told all about the upcoming fourth title in the Doom series. Doom 4 is well… going to be called DOOM. Creative right?

Well Bethesda has been advertising and teasing their E3 press conference for a few months now. They promised HUGE surprises, and most people started hoping and praying for Fallout 4. So when I heard about this DOOM  announcement I was a little surprised. Then I heard there was a teaser trailer! Then I was let down by how brief it is.

The Bethesda E3 showcase can be seen live, Sunday June 14th at 7 PM PST. You can be sure that Geekscape will have you covered if you can’t make it live!

Get Your First Look At DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow!

by Karson

http://youtu.be/4MubNoWQiSc

The CW has released a trailer for their The Flash/Arrow spinoff, Legends of Tomorrow.

The trailer introduces (and reintroduces) a long list of characters: Hawkgirl (Ciara Renee), White Canary (Caity Lotz), the Atom (Brandon Routh), Captain Cold (Wentworth Miller), Heat Wave (Dominic Purcell), and Professor Martin Stein (one-half of Firestorm)! Arthur Darvill, of Doctor Who fame, stars as the time-traveling Rip Hunter. Arrow and the Flash make an appearance as well.

The trailer confirms that the villain in the show will be none other than the immortal Vandal Savage.

Here’s the show’s official synopsis:

When heroes alone are not enough… the world needs legends. Having seen the future, one he will desperately try to prevent from happening, time-traveling rogue Rip Hunter is tasked with assembling a disparate group of both heroes and villains to confront an unstoppable threat — one in which not only is the planet at stake, but all of time itself. Can this ragtag team defeat an immortal threat unlike anything they have ever known? DC’S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW stars Victor Garber (“The Flash,” “Alias”); Brandon Routh (“Arrow,” “Superman Returns”); Arthur Darvill (“Doctor Who”); Caity Lotz (“Arrow”); Ciarra Renee (“Pippin”); Franz Drameh (“Edge of Tomorrow”); with Dominic Purcell (“The Flash,” “Prison Break”); and Wentworth Miller (“The Flash,” “Prison Break”). Based on the characters from DC Comics, DC’S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW is from Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti (“Arrow,” “The Flash,” upcoming “Pan”), Marc Guggenheim (“Arrow,” “Eli Stone,” “Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters”), Andrew Kreisberg (“Arrow,” “The Flash,” “Eli Stone,” “Warehouse 13”) and Sarah Schechter (“Arrow,” “The Flash,” upcoming “Pan”).

The first season of Legends of Tomorrow will be 13 episodes long and is set to debut as a part of The CW’s midseason lineup.

Is this being added to your ever growing list of “must watch” television? Let us know in the comments below!

‘True Detective’s Second Season Gets Four New Character Posters!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: We’re just over a month away from the holy-crap-I-can’t-wait-for-it return of HBO’s True Detective, and following the second season’s first trailer from a few weeks back, the network has debuted new character posters for the upcoming episodes.

They all share the tagline “We get the world we deserve”, and fit in with the theme of the season, which series creator Nic Pizzolatto stated was about “hard women, bad men and the secret occult history of the United States transportation system.”

This season, “A bizarre murder brings together three law-enforcement officers and a career criminal, each of whom must navigate a web of conspiracy and betrayal in the scorched landscapes of California. Colin Farrell is Ray Velcoro, a compromised detective in the all-industrial City of Vinci, LA County. Vince Vaughn plays Frank Semyon, a criminal and entrepreneur in danger of losing his life’s work, while his wife and closest ally (Kelly Reilly), struggles with his choices and her own. Rachel McAdams is Ani Bezzerides, a Ventura County Sheriff’s detective often at odds with the system she serves, while Taylor Kitsch plays Paul Woodrugh, a war veteran and motorcycle cop for the California Highway Patrol who discovers a crime scene which triggers an investigation involving three law enforcement groups, multiple criminal collusions, and billions of dollars.”

Take a look at the posters below, and let us know if you’re looking forward to True Detective‘s return.

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Colin Farrell is Ray Velcoro, a compromised detective in the all-industrial City of Vinci, L.A. County.

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Taylor Kitsch is Paul Woodrugh, a war veteran and motorcycle cop for the California Highway Patrol who discovers a crime scene, which launches an investigation involving three law enforcement groups and multiple criminal collusions.

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Rachel McAdams is Ani Bezzerides, a Ventura County Sheriff’s detective often at odds with the system she serves.

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Vince Vaughn is Frank Semyon, a criminal and entrepreneur in danger of losing his life’s work, while his wife and closest ally (played by Kelly Reilly) struggles with his choices and her own.

Play ‘Splatoon’ Early With The Global Testfire Demo!

by Josh Jackson

Want to play Splatoon, Nintendo’s squad based shooter, a few weeks early? Then listen up, soldier!

This weekend, between three designated hours, Wii U owners will be able to participate in the Global Testfire! Players will be able to jump online and play against fellow Inklings around the world ahead of the game’s launch, including Nintendo team members that will be dressed in special lab coats. While the demo is currently available on the Nintendo eShop for pre-installing, the game will only run during the following times:

Friday- 8-9 PM PST

Saturday- 4-5 AM PST

Saturday- 12-1 PM PST

If you can’t make it, or hope to see yourself playing on an official stream, the folks at Nintendo’s Treehouse will stream the first hour test, making mini celebrities out of Nintendo ID’s across the country.

While less of a demo and more of a stress test for its online functionality, it’s a good sign that Nintendo is taking their first online shooter so seriously, hopefully ensuring that the game works as intended at launch. Want to join in on this weekend’s splatfest? Share your Nintendo IDs below and we’ll be on the look out for you!

https://youtu.be/oynGf9-T1UA

So How Will Amiibo Work In ‘Splatoon’? Now We Know!

by Josh Jackson

As the Amiibo hunt only grows harsher, many of us are still scrambling to secure a Splatoon Triple Pack, brining together the Inkling Boy, Inkling Girl, and the exclusive Inkling Squid in one nifty package. But for those who want to use them in the game, what are they for outside of displaying and weeping over when you recall the struggle to get them? Outside of promising bonus missions, we finally got some details on what those would be.

Each Amiibo will unlock a different set of challenges focusing on the different weapon types the game features. The boy focuses on the close range Roller weapon, which spreads paint in front of him as he walks and grants the ability to deflect enemy fire. The girl brings a set of rifles, which shoot trails of paint over long distances and come equipped with scopes depending on which one is being used. Finally, the squid focuses on the rapid fire Shooter and The Kraken, a special ability that allows Inklings to spiral through enemies while in the normally passive squid form.

Completing these missions unlock exclusive costumes to customize your characters with, adding to an already large character customization option. If you manage to complete the missions for all three, a special mini game will unlock alongside a series of retro themed games that can be found  through regular play. More content in a game that already promises to be this big is always a plus, but let’s just hope there are enough Amiibo on the shelf to accomidate the fanbase.

Does this content make the Amiibo worth tracking down to you? Or are you bummed that there is content locked behind a plastic pay wall?

Amiibo

The Splatfest Continues In ‘Super Smash Bros For Wii U’ When You Pre-Order ‘Splatoon’ At GameStop

by Josh Jackson

If you didn’t pre-order Splatoon at GameStop, you might want to switch it over.

During this morning’s Nintendo Direct, the company continued its hard push for their next new IP by attaching some special content to one of its most popular titles, Super Smash Bros. At pick up, everyone who snags their copy of Splatoon at a GameStop will receive a code to download Inkling themed costumes for their Mii characters. Like the costume pack, these offer cosmetic changes to your favorite custom characters, bringing the splatfest to Nintendo’s biggest fighter. Unlike the DLC packs, it doesn’t seem like this set is coming to 3DS, but more on that as it develops.

Are the costumes enough of a reason for you to make the switch? Splatoon launches on May 29th.

Brian Tee Is Shredder In ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2’!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Last month we learned that Stephen Amell would mask up as Casey Jones in next year’s fast-tracked Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2, and today a new cast member was revealed for the project.

Variety has learned that The Wolverine‘s Brian Tee has joined the project as Shredder. The character was played by Tohoru Masamune in the 2014 reimagining. We had Brian on the show back in 2013, and we’re definitely excited to see what he can do for the beloved villain.

Details on the film are still few (it was first announced back in August), but both Megan Fox and Will Arnett are set to return, while Earth to Echo director Dave Green will take the reigns from Jonathan Liebesman.

I have to say that, while I was definitely not looking forward to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles last year, the film turned out to be a fun, yet forgettable time. It was almost, almost worth it for the cowabunga alone, don’t you agree?

Are you looking forward to the sequel? What did you think of the first film? Sound out below! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 hits theatres on June 3rd, 2016!

Tee

The Hype Is Real In This ‘Mad Max’ Gameplay Trailer!

by Shane O'Hare

I’ll be honest. I haven’t been following the new Mad Max game OR movie. I know they exist, and the movie trailer looks badass but that is pretty much it. Heck, I have the issue of Gameinformer with Mad Max on the cover as my mousepad at work and it’s never been opened! (That may be more of an issue with Gameinformer magazine than Mad Max.)

So when I saw this Gameplay Overview trailer come across my digital desk, I wasn’t too interested. BOY WAS I WRONG!

The trailer provides a glimpse into the desperate struggle Max faces after losing it all – his family, his car, his sanity – and the steps he must take to survive in the harsh and desolate Wasteland. For the first time, players get an extended look at the deep car customization, metal grinding vehicular combat, brutal melee combat and a wide range of other activities they can engage in during their quest to build the ultimate survival vehicle, the Magnum Opus, and find solace in the Plains of Silence. All footage in the trailer is in-engine, comprised of actual game play and in-game cinematics.

This looks to be one of those rare few movie tie in games that turn out pretty good. Anyone remember that Wolverine game that was better than the movie? I sure a fuck do.

This trailer has changed my mind on the subject. The world looks gorgeous. The crafting system sounds badass, and I love a game where you start from nothing.

Mad Max hits North America on September 1st. You can pick it up on Xbox One, PS4, PC and…Linux? Yeah, Linux!

We Get The World We Deserve: HBO Debuts ‘True Detective’ Motion Posters

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: We’re just two months away from the holy-crap-I-can’t-wait-for-it return of HBO’s True Detective, and following the second season’s first trailer a few weeks back, the network has debuted 3 motion posters for the upcoming episodes.

They all share the tagline “We get the world we deserve”, and fit in with the theme of the season, which series creator Nic Pizzolatto stated was about “hard women, bad men and the secret occult history of the United States transportation system.”

This season, “A bizarre murder brings together three law-enforcement officers and a career criminal, each of whom must navigate a web of conspiracy and betrayal in the scorched landscapes of California. Colin Farrell is Ray Velcoro, a compromised detective in the all-industrial City of Vinci, LA County. Vince Vaughn plays Frank Semyon, a criminal and entrepreneur in danger of losing his life’s work, while his wife and closest ally (Kelly Reilly), struggles with his choices and her own. Rachel McAdams is Ani Bezzerides, a Ventura County Sheriff’s detective often at odds with the system she serves, while Taylor Kitsch plays Paul Woodrugh, a war veteran and motorcycle cop for the California Highway Patrol who discovers a crime scene which triggers an investigation involving three law enforcement groups, multiple criminal collusions, and billions of dollars.”

Take a look at the motion posters below, and let us know if you’re looking forward to True Detective‘s return.

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The Truest Of Detectives Returns: Check Out This Season 2 Teaser For ‘True Detective’

by Shane O'Hare

True Detective is arguably one of the best television programs on the air right now. It’s short, eight episode, first season kept fans of the show begging for more. WELL FOLKS, here is a little tiny teaser for you!

Season Two airs June 21st on HBO, and stars Colin Farrell, Vince Vaughn, Rachel McAdams and Taylor Kitsch.

Splatoon Gets A Release Date And Its Own Amiibo Set!

by Josh Jackson

Remember Splatoon? The upcoming 3rd Person Shooter for Wii U that we previewed last year? Well, we finally know when we’re going to have the final version in our hands, and it’s coming with a few new Amiibo to boot!

Coming on May 29th, Nintendo’s latest IP takes the traditional arena deathmatch FPS and changes the focus from shooting your enemies to shooting the environment. Each team is scored based on how much of the field they tag with their own paint, with bonus weapons, paint splatter and movement options depending on performance. With a full-fledged single player mode to go along with the online battles, we’re hoping that the final build offers us countless hours of fun.

In addition, in what shouldn’t be too big of a surprise, Splatoon is also getting its own amiibo set. Featuring a boy and girl Inkling along with a Squid, the boy and girl will be sold separately in addition to a triple pack bundle, which as of now, is the only way to get the squid. While it’s common practice for other toys to life figures to come in bundles, this is the first time amiibo will be sold in this type of pack. While pricing has yet to be announced, I’m willing to bet the triple pack will save us a little cash when available.

(NOTE: Since this writing was completed, it has been confirmed that the pack will retail at $35. Thanks, Amazon!)

So if you couldn’t tell, I’m excited for Splatoon! What about you? Have the Inklings splattered your heart yet? Let us know!

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‘Arrow’s Stephen Amell Is Casey Jones In ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2’

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Variety has learned that Arrow star and heartthrob Stephen Amell has been cast as Casey Jones in the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sequel. More than six actors were said to have tested for the role, and Amell was apparently chosen due to his chemistry with Fox.

Details on the film are still few (it was first announced back in August), but both Megan Fox and Will Arnett are set to return, while Earth to Echo director Dave Green will take the reigns from Jonathan Liebesman.

I have to say that, while I was definitely not looking forward to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles last year, the film turned out to be a fun, yet forgettable time. It was almost, almost worth it for the cowabunga, don’t you agree?

Are you looking forward to the sequel? Be sure to let us know in the comments below.

Casey

 

Out Of The Shadows Emerges The First Teaser Trailer For ‘James Bond: SPECTRE’

by Shane O'Hare

Just like the name implies, Spectre  moves about the shadows. Quietly and quickly they struck, with this awesome teaser trailer!

I am, and always will be, a HUGE James Bond fan. Much to the chagrin of our fearless leader Jonathan London, the James Bond formula is ALWAYS fun. I am very excited to see Sam Mendes’ modern take on the SPECTRE organization.

James Bond 007: Spectre stars The Aston Martin DB10 Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz and Ralph Fiennes. It hits theaters November 6th!

‘Insidious: Chapter 3’ Gets A Freaky Full Trailer!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: As a huge fan of the first two-thirds of both Insidious films, I really can’t wait to see the first two-thirds of this one.

The first official theatrical trailer for Insidious: Chapter 3 has just debuted online, bringing with it a new star and a new, pretty much unconnected (from the looks of it) storyline. This chilling prequel, set before the haunting of the Lambert family, reveals how gifted psychic Elise Rainier (Lin Shaye) reluctantly agrees to use her ability to contact the dead in order to help a teenage girl (Stefanie Scott) who has been targeted by a dangerous supernatural entity.

The video gives us a much better look at the film than the teaser before, and Chapter 3 definitely looks to carry the terrifying tone of the first two features. The film is set for a June 5th release. Take a look at the trailer below, and let us know if you’re into this third chapter!

Watch The First Trailer For Marvel’s ‘Ant-Man’

by Derek Kraneveldt

Following the clever ant-sized teaser and poster, the first full teaser trailer for Ant-Man is finally, finally, finally here!

The teaser shows off the first footage of Paul Rudd in the sweet-looking suit, and while it doesn’t reveal a ton of plot, we get a good idea of Lang’s intentions, and also get to see just how good of a salesman Michael Douglas’s Hank Pym can be. Serious, that monologue though.

The teaser features a far more serious tone than I’d expected, especially with Step Brothers director Adam McKay at the helm (and not to mention the fact that it stars Paul Rudd), but after the hilarious, heartbreaking blast that was Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, I’m ready for something a little more serious (though hopefully just as different). After all of the controversy surrounding the film over the last year, it’s great to finally see some footage, and it’s even better that the footage is freakin’ rad.

Take a look at the teaser below, and let us know what you think! Ant-Man hits theatres on July 17th, 2015!

“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”

Good Grief The New ‘Peanuts’ Trailer Is Adorable!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: It’s still nearly a year away from release, and this new teaser features about as much plot as the last one did, but the theatrical trailer for November’s Peanuts has just hit the web, and it’s freaking glorious.

Now, somehow I grew up (like went all the way through childhood) without really being introduced to the franchise. That being said, this looks so hype (that’s for you, Shane) that I’m really interested in going back to see what I’ve missed.

Here’s the synopsis:

Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved “Peanuts” gang make their big-screen debut, like they’ve never been seen before, in state of the art 3D animation. Snoopy, the world’s most lovable beagle – and flying ace – embarks upon his greatest mission as he takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis The Red Baron, while his best pal, Charlie Brown, begins his own epic quest. From the imagination of Charles M. Schulz and the creators of the ICE AGE films, THE PEANUTS MOVIE will prove that every underdog has his day.

I’m really, really, enjoying the art style seen in this trailer, and I can’t wait to feast my eyes on more. Take a look at the trailer below, and let us know what you think!

http://youtu.be/tsSjtzBhnIU

Goddess Black Heart Has Blessed Us With The Opening Of ‘Hyperdevotion Noire’

by Josh Jackson

If you were eager for more information on the upcoming Western release of Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart, then the wait is over! The people over at Idea Factory have brought us some divine intervention in the form of new screenshots and the opening movie from the upcoming strategy RPG.

Placing Noire in her first starring role, would-be goddesses will be tasked with amassing a CPU army, creating bonds with teammates, customizing items to fit their playstyle and customizing their home between hard fought conflicts. As the first in the Hyperdimension Neptunia series to step into the world of Strategy RPGs, it’s sure to have plenty of surprises for new and old players alike when it arrives on the Vita in 2015.

Gaze upon the new batch of screenshots, as well as the opening trailer below! Are you planning on picking up Hyperdevotion?

 

A ‘Grim Fandango’ Release Date Leads Some Impressive Double Fine News!

by Josh Jackson

Have you been waiting for news on the re-release of Grim Fandango since it was announced earlier this year? Well, wait no longer!

At the Playstation Experience, Double Fine announced that the legendary adventure title will arrive on Playstation 4, Playstation Vita, PC, Mac and Linux on January 27th! For nostalgic gamers who want to revisit the classic, or gamers like myself who have never been part of the PC Master Race and couldn’t play it when it was brand spanking new, it’s great to finally know when we’re going to be able to experience the title!

In addition, Double Fine released details on a few more titles that are on the way, including:

Broken Age: Coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita alongside our Act 2 PC release next year.
Gang Beasts: Also heading to PlayStation 4 on PC launch day next year!
Day of the Tentacle: Special Edition: This is a thing! It’s happening!

In addition to the recently released Costume Quest 2, it’s looking like a good year for the team. What are you excited to see? And will you be firing up Grim Fandango in late January? Comment below and be heard!

Telltale’s ‘Game Of Thrones’ Gets A Freaking Teaser Trailer!

by Shane O'Hare

The information train has left the station and is cruising along at a wicked pace. We got our first taste a week ago, then a series of screenshots were leaked, AND NOW THIS! A TRAILER!

I am getting more and more hype for this everyday. To actually see the characters moving, and talking (just off screen), has got me PUMPED!

Let’s hope this game ships soon!

The ‘Peanuts’ Trailer Is Here, And It’s Cute As Hell!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: It’s still over a year from release, and we still don’t know what it’s about, but the theatrical teaser trailer for next Winter’s Peanuts has just hit the web, and it’s freaking glorious.

Now, somehow I grew up (like went all the way through childhood) without really being introduced to the franchise. That being said, this looks so hype (that’s for you, Shane) that I’m really interested in going back to see what I’ve missed.

The teaser really gives away nothing from the film (again, we still have no idea of its plot), but it’s definitely, definitely worth the watch. Take a look below.

http://youtu.be/N1FNL_iIp5c