James Wan And Jason Blum Merging Their Companies To Create A Horror Powerhouse – Report
The New York Times is reporting that contemporary horror icons Jason Blum and James Wan are to soon merge their companies, Blumhouse Productions, and Atomic Monster, respectively, into a monster house of horror.
Blumhouse, known for its low-budget approach to horror movies, is currently under a first-look deal with Universal, which would extend to Atomic Monster as long as the deal closes. Wan’s similar deal with Warner Bros. ended earlier this year after seven years.
Talking to the Times, Blum talked about why the merger makes sense and how Wan makes him feel complete as a filmmaker.
“James is probably 70 to 80 percent artist and 30 to 20 percent business person, and I am the reverse,” Blum explained. “We really do complement each other, yin and yang, which is part of what makes this so exciting.”
After merging, it’s expected that both production companies will continue to operate as their own labels, with each maintaining its own creative autonomy and se…
Journey of a Roach Review
Nobody really likes roaches, do they? They’re pretty gross looking, after all, and they serve no real purpose other than to wake you up by skittering along the wood floor of your bedroom in the middle of the night. Yet science suggests that these nasty creatures would outlast humans in a nuclear apocalypse, which is the basis for Journey of a Roach, a point-and-click adventure game that does the impossible: it makes roaches likable.
Perhaps even more impressive is that it does so without any dialogue. Journey of a Roach tells the story of two roaches: Jim and his clumsy buddy, Bud. Upon getting a glimpse of a flower growing in the barren wasteland of what appears to be a postapocalyptic Earth, Bud tries to guide Jim to the beautiful plant, only to fall deep underground where all sorts of mutated bugs live. On your journey to rescue him, you discover a world full of interesting and varied characters, all brimming with plot and personality despite never speaking a word. …
Kevin Feige And Patty Jenkins' Star Wars Movies Shelved, But Not Taika Waititi's – Report
Movies previously on track for the Star Wars universe from Marvel boss Kevin Feige and Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins are no longer in active development, according to a new report by Variety.
In Variety’s analysis, unnamed sources with knowledge of both productions say that the surprise success of underdog Mandlorian, and it outpacing expectations for The Rise of Skywalker has led to a change in strategy for the franchise. Jenkins’ Rogue Squadron was scheduled to come out in December 2023, until it was pulled from Lucasfilm’s release schedule last September with little explanation. Feige’s Star Wars feature was still untitled, and not much was known about the project.
Despite the shake-ups, Taika Waititi’s Star Wars movie–first revealed back in 2020–is reportedly still on track. In addition to directing, Waititi will also act in the movie, which he told GamesRadar in 2022 will expand the Star Wars universe.
“I…
iiRcade Gold Edition Revealed With Authentic Form Factor, Preorders Live
Home arcade company iiRcade makes some of the best cabinets around, and today it opened preorders for the new Gold Edition lineup. Alongside the previously announced Dead Cells machine, iiRcade Gold Edition includes the customizable Black Edition (with included Double Dragon decals) as well as Space Invaders and Dragon’s Lair models.
Sporting a taller form factor with a curved top, more discrete speaker placement, and the same premium controls and specs as the original iiRcade system, the Gold Edition more closely resembles a real arcade machine now. The marquee also lights up for that authentic arcade look, and it has 128GB of storage space for downloading new titles from the store. Given the tiny file size of most of them, that’s enough for literally hundreds of games without having to delete any, and 11 games (12 on the Dragon’s Lair and Space Invaders models) are included out of the gate.
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Logitech's Mandalorian Edition Astro A30 Wireless Headset Is $50 Off For Prime Day
Multiple versions of Logitech’s Astro A30 wireless headset are on sale during Prime Day 2023, including the limited Mandalorian Edition, which is down to just $200 (normally $250).
The Astro A30 Mandalorian Edition features a 27-hour battery life, a detachable mic, and multiple connectivity options–including Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, and wired 3.5mm aux input–that work with PS4, PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile phones. There is also an Xbox-compatible version that’s available for $200 (normally $250). Both models sport a unique matte gray and charcoal black color scheme with silhouettes of Dinn Djarin, aka the Mandalorian from Star Wars, on the earcups.
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Like A Dragon- Infinite Wealth – Characters, Gameplay, And Everything We Know
The Like a Dragon series–formerly Yakuza–is set to make a grand return in 2024 with a new mainline entry, one that sees lovable knucklehead Ichiban Kasuga team up with the legendary Dragon of Dojima for a new adventure. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the name of the game and a direct follow-up to Yakuza: Like a Dragon. We know, this naming convention is starting to get weird.
This new chapter comes hot on the heels of the recent Like a Dragon: Ishin remaster and November’s Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. While Sega and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku (RGG) have been keeping most of the details on the eighth mainline entry under wraps, the recent RGG Summit lifted the lid on the game and saw plenty of new details surface. From its release to it returning cast, plot details and new minigames, here’s a closer look at everything that we know so far about Infinite Wealth, from its returning cast to its tease of a new tropical location.
Like a Dragon: Infinite…
Little Inferno Review
As a kid, setting things on fire was always an enticing taboo. Bad things can happen when open flame meets toys and household items, but so can good things. Melted and reconstituted G.I. Joes suddenly become mutant warriors from the primordial abyss, for example, and Burn Unit Barbie is always more entertaining than her normal-looking counterparts. In that same spirit, Little Inferno is a delightfully warped downloadable diversion that plays to your inner pyro. Even if the simple act of setting virtual toys ablaze and watching them burn isn’t quite your thing, there’s just enough game and storytelling backing it up to keep you glued to the flickering flames on your screen.
Lost Constellation Review
The storyteller’s art involves more than simply repeating tall tales of old, or reciting scripts that have been committed to memory. A true spinner of yarns is a conduit that filters a story through his own experience, drawing you in not just through the epic he relates, but also through the embellishments he gilds it with. He knows how to tell a legendary fable as if it’s the first time you’ve heard it.
Lost Constellation’s great accomplishment is that it captures the improvisatory spirit of the bard and the jester. Characters in games don’t often speak like people actually speak–they speak like writers write. In this ephemeral 2D adventure, the characters aren’t people; they are cats and mice, snowmen and alligators. Yet they speak as if they are individuals unto themselves, rather than exposition machines. What they say might baffle you: “I’m not following this line of logic,” exclaims the game’s heroine to a mouse that serves as the gatekeeper of a mysterious totem. Later…
Madison Elevator Mausoleum Puzzle Guide
Get ready for a dose of backstory. In Madison, after you cut the power in search of the red lightbulb your possessed self drew in your notebook, the front door will open. It isn’t freedom you’ll find behind it, however; it’s an elevator and mausoleum for the victims of Madison’s titular serial killer. Each floor introduces you to one of her victims, revealing the path of her killing spree. On the fifth floor is a mirror that reflects a chair and a noose. But what does it all mean? Let us help you through one of Madison’s most poorly explained puzzles, the elevator in the mausoleum puzzle.
Note: Madison features changing puzzles for different playthroughs, so the specifics of solving this puzzle may change, but the method will be the same.
Assembling the clues
To solve this puzzle, you’re going to need your hammer. If you put that in storage previously, you’re going to want to pull it out befor…