“News, facts, memoirs, internet of old — burn it.”That’s one of the many lines spoken by Michael Shannon in the first trailer for HBO’s upcoming movie Farenheit 451; a film that perhaps fits a little too comfortably in today’s current political and ideological climate. Based on the novel of the same name, Farenheit 451 is a dystopian thriller set in a melancholic, hopeless future where all writing is literally being burned. Written by acclaimed author Ray Bradbury and published in 1953, Farenhei

“News, facts, memoirs, internet of old — burn it.”That’s one of the many lines spoken by Michael Shannon in the first trailer for HBO’s upcoming movie Farenheit 451; a film that perhaps fits a little too comfortably in today’s current political and ideological climate. Based on the novel of the same name, Farenheit 451 is a dystopian thriller set in a melancholic, hopeless future where all writing is literally being burned. Written by acclaimed author Ray Bradbury and published in 1953, Farenhei

It’s hard to sit through Mute and try to imagine why Duncan Jones waited 16 years to make this movie. Mute isn’t just a bad movie; it’s also confusing and lacking in any real merit. It may not seem like there are many similarities between Jones’ own life and what happens in Mute. He dedicates Mute — the first movie he ever wrote, close to two decades ago — to the memory of his father and his nanny, Marion Skene. There’s an amazing story full of heart and reverence sandwiched between the ends of

It’s hard to sit through Mute and try to imagine why Duncan Jones waited 16 years to make this movie. Mute isn’t just a bad movie; it’s also confusing and lacking in any real merit. It may not seem like there are many similarities between Jones’ own life and what happens in Mute. He dedicates Mute — the first movie he ever wrote, close to two decades ago — to the memory of his father and his nanny, Marion Skene. There’s an amazing story full of heart and reverence sandwiched between the ends of

The letter provides an interesting look at how the industry itself views loot boxes — or at least the talking points it will use to defend them. Loot boxes are big business in video games right now, and the ESRB was created in the mid-1990s by what is now the Entertainment Software Association, the trade body that lobbies on behalf of the video game industry. “In fact, the UK Gambling Commission recently determined that loot boxes do not constitute gambling.”This is a fascinating argument, becau

You may as well label games that you play with a controller; in-game purchases have become so ubiquitous that they’ve become the rule, not the exception. Parents who don’t already play games need education about this issue, not labels. If parents aren’t learning about the games their kids play, a small label on a game won’t help anyone. The conversation about loot crates and other in-game purchases isn’t about telling people that they’re there, it’s about how they’re used and why. It’s about eco

Riot announced early Tuesday morning the official locations of each of the year’s biggest tournaments. World Championship 2018Worlds is headed back to South Korea for 2018! For the first time since the 2014 season, the World Championships will be held in the home country of League of Legends’ most dominant teams. Since 2013, every World Championship winning team has come from South Korea, along with eight of the ten finalists. Mid-Season Invitational 2018MSI, Riot’s middle of the year tournament

Square Enix has released Chrono Trigger, one of the most beloved role-playing games of all time, on Steam. The game is now available on the storefront for $14.99, with a limited-edition version available until April 2. With the limited edition of Chrono Trigger, buyers will get a medley of music to download, as well as PC wallpapers. We put the original Super Nintendo release of Chrono Trigger on our list of the 500 greatest games of all time. Update: Chrono Trigger’s Steam release a port of the

Square Enix has released Chrono Trigger, one of the most beloved role-playing games of all time, on Steam. The game is now available on the storefront for $14.99, with a limited-edition version available until April 2. With the limited edition of Chrono Trigger, buyers will get a medley of music to download, as well as PC wallpapers. We put the original Super Nintendo release of Chrono Trigger on our list of the 500 greatest games of all time. Update: Chrono Trigger’s Steam release a port of the

Xbox One X owners looking for some fun Xbox 360 throwbacks now have some new options for enhanced games, including Crackdown, Microsoft announced today. You’ll need to already own the game, or acquire a disc copy, in order to play it on an Xbox One X.Today’s announcement brings the total number of enhanced Xbox 360 games up to 11. Microsoft also announced today that it has added a new graphics setting for playing enhanced Xbox 360 titles on an Xbox One X. The option is accessible from the Xbox 3

Xbox One X owners looking for some fun Xbox 360 throwbacks now have some new options for enhanced games, including Crackdown, Microsoft announced today. You’ll need to already own the game, or acquire a disc copy, in order to play it on an Xbox One X.Today’s announcement brings the total number of enhanced Xbox 360 games up to 11. Microsoft also announced today that it has added a new graphics setting for playing enhanced Xbox 360 titles on an Xbox One X. The option is accessible from the Xbox 3

But after more than two years of anticipation of a second season, the first five episodes of the show’s second season left me disappointed and, worst of all, bored. A second season was announced in January 2016, but would have to wait until the rest of the Marvel Netflix slate debuted, including Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Punisher and The Defenders, as well as a second season of Daredevil. The core problem with the beginning of Jessica Jones’ second season is simple: It lacks a clear antagonist t

Roll20, the leading browser-based virtual tabletop application, has partnered with Paizo Games to bring Pathfinder online. An automated Pathfinder character sheet with be available for all on March 22, with several adventure modules to follow. Roll20 began as a Kickstarter and has since become the premier browser-based virtual tabletop application. Players arrive later, and the GM leads them through an adventure as though they were sitting together at a physical table. Roll20’s Pro subscribers w

Roll20, the leading browser-based virtual tabletop application, has partnered with Paizo Games to bring Pathfinder online. An automated Pathfinder character sheet with be available for all on March 22, with several adventure modules to follow. Roll20 began as a Kickstarter and has since become the premier browser-based virtual tabletop application. Players arrive later, and the GM leads them through an adventure as though they were sitting together at a physical table. Roll20’s Pro subscribers w

Out of nowhere, Outlast — the 2013 survival horror game — has appeared on the Nintendo Switch eShop. Outlast: Bundle of Terror is available today on the European eShop, with a U.S. release expected to arrive soon thereafter. Publisher Red Barrels previously announced that it would bring both Outlast and its 2017 sequel, Outlast 2, to Nintendo Switch in the first quarter of 2018. The Nintendo Switch version of the game, Bundle of Terror, includes the Outlast and its downloadable content. There’s

Out of nowhere, Outlast — the 2013 survival horror game — has appeared on the Nintendo Switch eShop. Outlast: Bundle of Terror is available today on the European eShop, with a U.S. release expected to arrive soon thereafter. Publisher Red Barrels previously announced that it would bring both Outlast and its 2017 sequel, Outlast 2, to Nintendo Switch in the first quarter of 2018. The Nintendo Switch version of the game, Bundle of Terror, includes the Outlast and its downloadable content. There’s

In loot crate systems, players purchase a virtual box, whose contents are unknown, with virtual currency typically earned in the game. Two weeks ago, lawmakers in Hawaii introduced four bills that would regulate the sale of games that feature loot boxes. We continue to believe loot boxes are a fun way to acquire virtual items; most of them are cosmetic. “It’s important for us not to harp on loot boxes, per se,” she said. This initiative [parentaltools.org] we’re launching is focusing on that, wh

In loot crate systems, players purchase a virtual box, whose contents are unknown, with virtual currency typically earned in the game. Two weeks ago, lawmakers in Hawaii introduced four bills that would regulate the sale of games that feature loot boxes. We continue to believe loot boxes are a fun way to acquire virtual items; most of them are cosmetic. “It’s important for us not to harp on loot boxes, per se,” she said. This initiative [parentaltools.org] we’re launching is focusing on that, wh

But after more than two years of anticipation of a second season, the first five episodes of the show’s second season left me disappointed and, worst of all, bored. A second season was announced in January 2016, but would have to wait until the rest of the Marvel Netflix slate debuted, including Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Punisher and The Defenders, as well as a second season of Daredevil. The core problem with the beginning of Jessica Jones’ second season is simple: It lacks a clear antagonist t

When Konami announced Metal Gear Survive, many were surprised. The story everyone tells about Metal Gear Survive is that it’s the first Metal Gear game following Hideo Kojima’s departure, but we haven’t heard much about the other side of that equation: the group that’s taken his place. Kojima’s Metal Gear games came with a personal touch and viewpoint that’s rare in the world of games made by hundreds of people. Following his work on Metal Gear Solid 4, Korekado took over as the producer for the