Oculus no longer blocking Vive headset from playing Rift-exclusive titles
A tech war I did not know was being waged has come to an end. Vive owners will now be able to play Rift-exclusive titles on their headset. Which, I sort of imagine, benefits both companies.*
Seriously: New official ‘Quake 1’ Episode Out to celebrate its 20th Anniversary
Quake is returning to us, soon. In what appears to be another quasi-MOBA done up in FPS style. But if that ain’t your speed, how about a fucking official new episode for Quake 1? Yeah, dude. Yeah.
Report: Netflix Offline Viewing could be coming by end of year
I don’t really spend my days wishing I could watch Netflix offline. That’s because I’m a console cowboy who would rather venture into the Atlantic Ocean permanently than subject myself to the horror of offline living. But I imagine the news that Netflix may soon be dropping such an option for the unwashed, offline masses will have some excited.
Mark Millar reviving ‘Kick-Ass’ with black female lead; what could go wrong?!
When Mark Millar isn’t busy ripping off other people’s ideas with a lazy “What If?” twist, he’s usually being problematic in his portrayal of African Americans. When he’s not being problematic in his portrayal of African Americans these days, he’s usually doing something (at the very least) thinly veiled in misogyny. Usually he’s doing all three at the same time within a story’s run. So, you know, what could go wrong with Millar making Kick-Ass‘ new protagonist a black female?! Maybe, maybe the fact that Millar is just going to write the first issue of this new run is portentous of something actually promising. I’m not holding my breath, though.
‘Mr. Robot’ Season 2 extended two episodes; now hacking planet for twelve eps
Jesus fucking Christ! Hack the planet! Hack my geek prostate! Good news! Exciting news! Not only is season two of Mr. Robot like really fucking close, but apparently said season is going to be longer than expected.
‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ casts Bokeem Woodbine (‘Fargo’) in villanous role
I can’t even keep track of the amount of big-name casting announcements for Spider-Man: Homecoming. So, I’m just going to pick up the ball here, with the casting of Bokeem Woodbine. Who fucking rules.
Sony planning Spider-Man Universe, continuing work with Marvel
Today, Sony Czar Tom Rothman confirmed that a Spider-Man Universe is in their plans, and they also plan on continuing their relationship with Marvel. Which, you know, is pretty fucking obvious.
Fraction, Zdarsky, and Wu announce new comic, ‘THE RECIDIVIST’
How the fuck was this buried by the comic book news? You know! The ones that enter the news bits initially into the fucking echo chamber?! For me to pick-up? Matt Fraction, Chip Zdarsky, and Annie Wu are teaming up for a new superhero comic.
Confirmed: James Earl Jones voicing Darth Vader in ‘Rogue One’
James Earl Jones is voicing Darth Vader, as he should be, in Rogue One. But like, who is playing him?
