2020-02-22
Coming as a surprise to absolutely no one, the Marvel's Avengers game from Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics is getting a lineup of Funko Pops. Revealed during Toy Fair 2020, the new Pops join an exceedingly massive collection (more than 600) of Marvel-themed vinyl Pops. There are 11 new Pops in all--Thor, Captain America, Kamala Khan, Black Widow, and more--including four that are exclusive to certain retailers. Each Pop is based off of their look in the upcoming PS4, Xbox One, and PC game that was recently pushed back to September 4.You'll be able to add these new Pops to your shelf starting this April, and they are available to pre-order now at Amazon, Walmart, Entertainment Earth, and GameStop. Walmart has the best deals, knocking about $2 off the price of each Pop. Check out all of the Marvel's Avengers Pops below.More Toy Fair 2020 coverage:Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-02-22
While we're still waiting for Spawn to come to Mortal Kombat 11, artist and creator of the fictional superhero Todd McFarlane has provided a first-look at what Spawn will look like in the fighting game.The Spawn Mortal Kombat action figurine is a very detailed 7-inch model "designed with 22 points of ultra-articulation and can achieve full range posing," McFarlane said on Twitter. It's coming from McFarlane Toys and will be available sometime this March, probably tying in with Spawn's March 17 release in Mortal Kombat 11 on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Stadia, and Xbox One.Though no retail stores have been confirmed to carry it, the Spawn action figure will retail for $20 USD and you can check out some images below.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-02-22
Between Total War: Warhammer, Space Hulk: Tactics, Warhammer: End Time - Vermintide, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine--among dozens and dozens of others--the Warhammer franchise has touched pretty much every genre imaginable. Up until this point, however, there haven't been any flight sims.Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron, announced today by developer Phosphor Games, fills that gap. From the name alone, die-hard Warhammer fans will know the game focuses on Orks, the hilarious green-skinned-maniacs who love warfare more than any other faction in the Warhammer universe.Players will be able to choose from one of five Ork Clans in Dakka Squadron: Blood Axes, Goffs, Bad Moons, Death Skullz, and Evil Sunz. Each faction has their own unique traits and abilities, taking to the skies in Dakkajets, Blitza-Bommas, and Burna-Bommas.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-02-22
Fortnite just began Chapter 2 Season 2, a new update themed after espionage between dueling spy agencies. That means a new battle pass and rewards to earn, but just how long you have to complete it is open to speculation. Based on an in-game message, the end of the season appears to be coming in late April.GamesRadar reports that an in-game message on the refund policy suggests the end-date will be on or around April 30. That date is a Thursday, and the big seasonal updates tend to come on Thursdays. That would also make the current season ten weeks, which is the usual length for a Fortnite season.According to the files, Chapter 2 Season 2 ends on Thursday, April 30.(h/t @iFireMonkey) #Fortnite pic.twitter.com/QJG2Heze9I — Fortnite News (@FortniteBR) February 20, 2020This may be subject to change, however. The first season of Chapter 2 was expected to end in late January, which would be 10 weeks after kicking off in October. That date was delayed, however, giving players almost an entire extra month in the prior season. It released on February 20. Epic has not explained the reason behind the delay, so it could always happen again.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-02-22
Ghost of Tsushima, the open-world samurai game in development for PlayStation 4 by the Infamous studio Sucker Punch Productions, still doesn't have a release date. So eager fans have taken to the game creation toolkit Dreams to recreate Ghost of Tsushima's stunning E3 2018 gameplay reveal--and it's quite uncanny.The resemblance basically mirrors that of the E3 2018 demo. Minus a few complex animations, an obvious dip in visual fidelity, and a subtraction in on-screen enemy numbers, the Dreams recreation recaptures Ghost of Tsushima's gameplay reveal with precision. It even features that really cool iaijutsu (quick-draw) strike, which is pretty much a flashy, one-hit-kill swipe with a katana directly from its sheath. Check it out below.pic.twitter.com/ywniUZ14N4 — Marco (@MarcoAnFeIo) February 21, 2020After a few years in Early Access, Dreams is finally available to the public--and what players have come up with has been bonkers. The Dreams subreddit is filled with all sorts of creations, from vertical slices of games to funny memes and everything in between. Developer Media Molecule has confirmed that it's "all-in" on Dreams, meaning more features are likely incoming. This also means we won't see another LittleBigPlanet.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-02-22
Clearer pictures of Robert Pattinson's batsuit were leaked today. These new photos and a video were apparently taken during a location shoot at the Glasgow Necropolis cemetery in Scotland and feature Robert Pattinson's stuntman.😳😳😳😳😳😳😱😱😱 Best look at #TheBatSuit #TheBatman pic.twitter.com/OAAgLCHS7O — Aqeel DC #ReleaseTheSnyderCut (@AqeelDC) February 21, 2020Director Reeves posted a camera test of Robert Pattinson in the costume on February 13, but the video clip was dimly lit in red and didn't give a full-body look at the new Batman. In these new pictures, Pattinson's batsuit notably has intriguing gauntlets that don't resemble any others we've seen in previous movies. The cowl's ears are also shaped more like spikes than the more subtle ears of Ben Affleck's batsuit. Pattison's ears also look like those drawn by comic book artist, Norm Breyfogle.Now this is #RobertPattinson ðŸ™ðŸ”¥ pic.twitter.com/2ifBVFTpGV — Aqeel DC #ReleaseTheSnyderCut (@AqeelDC) February 21, 2020People online are guessing that the film takes place during Bruce's second year as Batman, judging from this less slick and rougher version of the batsuit. Noticeably, Pattison isn't wearing a cape either, but that could be added later using CGI. It would logistically be difficult for Pattinson to film while riding a motorcycle with a giant cape behind him.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-02-22
Crytek's lawsuit against Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games has been settled. The lawsuit was originally filed in 2017, with the German developer and publisher suing the Star Citizen creators over breach of contract and copyright infringement claims.Both companies previously discussed a dismissal of the suit but could not come to an agreement. It would now appear that they have. Terms of the arrangement were not disclosed, but both parties will move to jointly file to have the case dismissed within 30 days of the settlement agreement, as reported by Gamasutra.Back in January, a filing suggested that Crytek wanted to temporarily dismiss the case and refile it when CIG released Squadron 42, the Star Citizen spin-off single-player campaign that kicked off the dispute. CIG shot back at this motion, stating that Crytek's claim "is and has always been meritless."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-02-22
If you've ever played Animal Crossing, you know that you really have to take everything a day at a time--and in the beginning of the game, you have to be especially patient as the basics of your town open up to you. I recently played the first half hour or so of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and as I expected, not much technically happened in that time. But it was more than enough to set the tone for Tom Nook's island getaway, and it also assuaged some of my concerns about changes to the series formula for its debut on Nintendo Switch.From the very beginning, there's already more freedom to customize than in any previous Animal Crossing game. This is the first main game in the series that lets you select a skin tone--in the past you had to "tan" by standing outside in the sun if you wanted to be anything besides pale--and on top of that, it's also the first one that gives you a character creation menu instead of having you take a quiz to determine your appearance. You can pick out your hairstyle and color, eye shape and color, nose and mouth types, and even cheek color before you begin, and you can always change your look later, too. There are also more hairstyles and eye shapes than in previous games.You arrive on your deserted island of choice with Tom Nook, Timmy, Tommy, and two villagers. After some introductions, you get to decide where to put your tent and then weigh in on where each villager places theirs--they actually welcome the interference and will let you totally take over if you want. Once that's done, it's time to prep for a party. This is where gathering resources for crafting comes in; you need to get some tree branches for a campfire and some fruit for a tropical drink, which requires just a quick walk around the island.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-02-22
2020 is all about the new consoles from Sony and Microsoft. Both the PS5 and Xbox Series X release this holiday season. But their predecessors will remain relevant for years to come thanks to huge install bases and massive back catalogs. Earlier this week, the PS4 Pro was discounted to $300, and now it's the Xbox One X's turn. Three Xbox One X bundles--Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Gears 5, and NBA 2K20--are currently discounted to $299 at major retailers, including Amazon and Walmart. The bundles regularly go for $500, and the current discounts actually beat their Black Friday prices by $50.The Xbox One X, for the time being, is the most powerful home console and boosts the performance and resolutions of some Xbox One games. There are plenty of notable upcoming games in 2020 that will surely benefit from the increased power of the Xbox One X, including Doom Eternal, Resident Evil 3 Remake, Marvel's Avengers, Cyberpunk 2077, and Halo Infinite (also coming to Xbox Series X).There's no telling how long the $299 price will hold, so if you're interested in grabbing an Xbox One X at a phenomenal discount, you may want to do so sooner rather than later.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-02-22
For months, it's been a bit shocking to see the disconnect between the popularity of the Baby Yoda character from Star Wars: The Mandalorian and the sparse amount of official, licensed merchandise available. It seemed, based on initial impressions, that Disney was unprepared for the character's wave of popularity.But at the Disney+ Star Wars Product Showcase in Manhattan on February 20, it was revealed that the delay in Baby Yoda merchandise was purposeful. Series creator Jon Favreau wanted as few people to know as possible; putting massive toy orders into production, for example, would create too many possibilities for leaks."We sat down with Jon about two years out," said Paul Southern, senior vice president for licensing and franchise at Lucasfilm. "He brings out this big box and says, 'I'm going to show you The Child,'… And then we talked about the idea that we were going to do no development on the ground until after the show aired, and we talked around that for a little while… we came to terms with it, but it created some challenges for us."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-02-22
In case you have already cleared your calendar for E3 2020 from June 9-11, the official Electronic Entertainment Expo Twitter account has announced that badges can be purchased to attend the event in Los Angeles.The tweet leads with the Gamer Badge, which is E3's general admissions of sorts, but you can register for all three of the event's badges. This includes the $165 Gamer Badge, the $995 Premium Badge, and the complementary (if you meet the necessary requirements) Industry Badge. You can pick them up on E3's site.This year's E3 could be a game-changer. Don't miss out! Get your gamer badge today. https://t.co/wOv5RsjV5m #E32020 #EveryonePlays pic.twitter.com/C4KmrIKHwi — E3 (@E3) February 21, 2020Not all badges grant the same access. The Gamer Badge only lets you wander the show floor the last two days of E3 2020; the Premium Badge gives you three-day access, discounts on merch, catered daily meals, "dedicated service for E3 hotel reservations," and more.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-02-22
Wicked Cool Toys revealed a few new Pokemon products ahead of Toy Fair 2020 that are sure to delight younger Pokemon fans. The lineup includes interactive Eevee figure and Snorlax plush and a fold-up play set perfect for both carrying and playing with small Pokemon figures. Check out all three of the new Pokemon toys below, each of which releases later this year.Funko also unveiled another set of Pop vinyls based on Gen 1 Pokemon, including Rattata, Growlithe, Cubone, and a particularly angry-looking Pikachu.More Toy Fair 2020 coverage:Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-02-22
DC Comics co-publisher Dan DiDio has reportedly exited the company, ComicBook.com has learned, marking a major shift in the landscape for superhero comics. DiDio has served as co-publisher alongside Jim Lee for the last 10 years, after being promoted to the position in 2010. DC Comics has confirmed that DiDio is out of the company as of today, but a spokesperson for the company as confirmed there will be no official statement released for the time being.This is the latest in a long line of shifts in the corporate landscape at DC Entertainment. Former president Diane Nelson exited the company after a leave of absence in March 2018, which preceded the acquisition of Warner Bros, DC's parent company, by AT&T in the summer of the same year. Last year, DC Entertainment laid off 3% of the workforce in various comics-related positions with Warner Bros. President of Global Brands and Experiences Pam Liford citing "organizational changes across DC" likely as a result of the acquisition.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-02-22
Toy Fair 2020 is kicking off this weekend at the Javits Center in New York Center, with more than 1,000 exhibitors gathering to showcase over 150,000 new toys and other entertainment products. The trade-only event kicks off this Saturday, February 22, and runs until February 25, but we're already seeing a ton of exciting new product announcements out of Toy Fair, including a slew of new Baby Yoda merchandise, brand-new Funko Pops for Marvel's Avengers and Pokemon, new Minecraft figures from Mattel, and much, much more.Toy Fair isn't open to the public, but you don't have to miss out on all the action. We've rounded up some of our favorite upcoming Funko Pops and other toys announced so far for New York Toy Fair 2020. Plus, check out more of our Toy Fair coverage below--especially the full list of Baby Yoda accessories coming out this year.More Toy Fair 2020 coverage:Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-02-22
My Hero Academia is having a rather big year, so it's no surprise the hit anime series is also getting new Funko Pop releases. This isn't the first time that My Hero Academia has received the Funko Pop treatment, but this time, the Pop lineup announced ahead of New York Toy Fair 2020 has a few more villains than the last release. (Everybody knows villains are way cooler than the heroes. Sorry, Deku.) Kurogiri, Shigaraki, Himiko, Overhaul, and heroes like All Might, Best Jeanist, and more are part of this new collection.Deku, of course, is also getting a release. It's rather unique and features Deku in a school uniform alongside a U.A. High School mini-figure. Other than figures, a whole host of other items like key chains, mystery minis, and character-themed Pez dispensers are also available for pre-order. Some figurines are also exclusive to specific stores. You will only be able to purchase the Mina Ashido figure at GameStop, the invisible Froppy mini at Hot Topic, the Endeavor figure at Amazon, and the Midnight Fantasy Pop at Galactic Toys.More Toy Fair 2020 coverage:Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com