Ask fans of 24 what storyline they want to see continued, and odds are you’ll hear more than a few bring up that of Tony Almeida. Now, it looks as if those fans will have something to look forward to in the upcoming 24: Legacy.
Yes, the antagonist who became a good guy, then a dead guy, then a bad guy, then a locked-up-in-jail guy is returning to 24 for its new, Jack Bauer-less season. That’s according to TVLine, which reports that Carlos Bernard, who plays Almeida, has signed a deal to appear in the upcoming reboot.
“Tony Almeida is one of the most indelible personalities in the 24 universe, at times loyal and loving, other times an utterly amoral, ruthless mercenary,” said co-showrunners Manny Coto and Evan Katz. “Carlos Bernard has done an amazing job portraying this dark and conflicted character, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with his return to the show.”
Almeida was featured in one of the special features released with the event series Live Another Day. Other than that, he hasn’t been since on-screen since Season 7 in 2009, showing up in neither Season 8 nor Live Another Day.
Image source: 24 Wikia
He may not be the only character to return in Legacy. There have been indications that Mary Lynn Rajskub’s Chloe O’Brian could also be back, although that hasn’t yet been completely confirmed. And with Kiefer Sutherland signed on as an executive producer, it’s always possible Jack Bauer’s face could show up at some point.
Mafia III has been in people’s hands for a couple days now, and it hasn’t taken long for players to run into glitches. A collection of these have been rounded up in a new video that will not disappoint fans of ridiculousness.
The seven-minute compilation comes from YouTube user CrowbCat and starts out innocuously enough, with a Goat Simulator-esque glitch where a person’s body is swinging around near the top of a building. From there, we get the more mundane things, like falling through the ground, to some really bizarre ones–a cop falls into the water, only to rise up and suddenly be standing on it as if it were land.
Elsewhere in the video, we see some of these glitches turn less funny, at least for the player, as a mission fails because of one. Also highlighted are some issues with the cover system and AI.
My personal favorite moment comes at the 1:42 mark, when we see a mirror… malfunction. It doesn’t correctly reflect protagonist Lincoln Clay in a weird sequence that’s vaguely reminiscent of Cooper’s camera test in the Twin Peaks movie.
Marvel and Netflix are teaming up once again for another series featuring one of the comic publisher’s ground-level heroes: Iron Fist. During a panel at New York Comic-Con, Marvel revealed clips of the upcoming series, along with another teaser trailer, which was revealed to be hitting the streaming service in March. You can check out the teaser for yourself below.
Finn Jones (Game of Thrones) plays the titular character, also known as Danny Rand, who is a martial arts master with a few superhuman abilities. He channels mystical powers to make his strikes more powerful than any human is capable of. The series also features Jessica Henwick (Game of Thrones) as Colleen Wing, who was a friend of Rand during his early days as Iron Fist, in the comics.
Back at San Diego Comic-Con, the first teaser was revealed, giving fans a bit of insight to the tone for the upcoming show. This second teaser doesn’t hold back any punches, pun intended.
Marvel’s Iron Fist will be coming to Netflix on March 17.
The first full trailer for John Wick: Chapter 2 was released today at New York Comic-Con. In it, we get a brief taste of a scene between Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne, bringing together two of the main characters from The Matrix trilogy.
As you’d expect from a John Wick trailer that lasts more than a few seconds, it features lots of people being shot by Wick, as well as a vow to kill everyone who gets in his way. Lance Reddick also proves himself to still be a very delightful concierge.
The trailer shows a lot of Common, who’s one of the major additions to the movie and one of the many people that Wick will shoot at. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, we see Wick’s new dog who is, as suspected, incredibly adorable.
John Wick: Chapter 2 arrives in theaters on February 10, 2017.
Wasteland 3 has reached its crowdfunding goal, raising over $2.75 million in just over three days.
“You are all amazing and we can’t thank you enough,” reads a message from InXile Entertainment boss Brian Fargo. “Without you, we would simply not be able to maintain our independence and keep fully true to our visions for great RPGs that you love. We also cannot fail to mention those who have chosen to invest in the financial performance of the game–their contributions have also been invaluable. Your trust and support means the world to us. So kick back, put your red boots up, and have some squeezins to celebrate.”
The crowdfunding campaign earlier this week, shortly after the game was first revealed. It didn’t necessarily come as a surprise considering the success of Wasteland 2‘s crowdfunding–it raised $2.9 million on Kickstarter after asking for only $900,000–but it’s still notable that the game is on the way after fans had to wait 26 years for a sequel to the original Wasteland. A total of 13,522 people have pledged $2,755,905 to Wasteland 3 as of this writing.
With the goal met, InXile has revealed the first three stretch goals extending to $3.1 million. Considering how quickly the $2.75 million was raised and the fact there are 26 days still to go, it’s easy to see these coming to fruition. Here’s how InXile describes them:
$2.85M: 37 Pieces of Flair — We unlock further Ranger customization, which could include multiple body types, more heads, and more hairstyles. Plus we’ll show items that your Ranger has equipped (gear like shovels, binoculars, etc.) on their models.
$3M: Car Companion (Codename: Morningstar) — We add a talking car companion! Morningstar is an AI built to serve President Reagan, but he’ll help you both in your travels and during combat, plus he’ll give you well-timed advice on how to wipe out all the dirty commies out there.
$3.1M: Customizable Ranger Squad Insignia — At the start of the game, you get to customize a Ranger Squad insignia for your team, which will show up on your Ranger Base as well as elsewhere in the game (on flags, for example).
InXile is also now allowing fans to back the project through PayPal, which you can do on the game’s CrowdOx page. The rewards offered there as the same as those on Fig, although Fig presents the public with the opportunity to invest in the project in return for equity.
Now, 2K has reported back to say it has a patch in the works now that includes 30, 60, and unlimited FPS options from the game’s video menu. There are “other improvements” for the PC version of Mafia III also included in this update.
The update is now in testing. Should everything go to plan, the Mafia III PC patch should go out this weekend. Keep checking back with GameSpot for more on exactly when the patch comes out.
Mafia III is a sequel to 2010’s Mafia II. The new game is set in 1968 and stars Vietnam War veteran Lincoln Clay in a story of revenge against the Italian mob. The game takes place in a version of New Orleans called New Bordeaux.
“It’s been more than six years since you visited Empire Bay in Mafia II. Now, thanks to the tireless work of the whole team at Hangar 13 and 2K, Mafia III is finally here! We’ve pushed Mafia’s trademark cinematic storytelling in a whole new direction with an open-world game. And we think you’ll experience that from the second you start playing.
“The only thing that’s missing now: you. How will you exact revenge against the Italian mob in Mafia III. Which lieutenants will you support on your rise to the top of the criminal underworld? Our motto is, ‘Every player story is unique’ — And we can’t wait to hear yours.
“Thank you for putting your trust in us and allowing us to continue doing what we do. Welcome to New Bordeaux.”
An extended new trailer for Legends of Tomorrow has arrived ahead of its upcoming Season 2 premiere. It features no shortage of crossovers from The CW’s various DC properties, with Supergirl, the Flash, and Green Arrow all showing up.
The nearly three-minute-long video features our introduction to the Justice Society of America, which is comprised of characters like Stargirl, Dr. Mid-Nite, and Commander Steel. Lance Henriksen makes a brief appearance as Obsidian, though sadly we don’t get to hear him put his wonderful voice to use.
Oh, and there’s a conflict with Nazis teased, Albert Einstein gets punched in the face, zombies show up, and an ominous message from Barry Allen is delivered. There’s quite a lot to take in.
Legends of Tomorrow‘s new season debuts this coming Thursday, October 13, at 8 PM ET on The CW.
Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker will appear in Marvel’s Black Panther movie, the film studio has announced. In a statement, Marvel confirmed Whitaker’s involvement, explaining that he will play the character Zuri, described as an “elder statesman in Wakanda.”
In the same announcement, Marvel also confirmed that Daniel Kaluuya (Sicario), Winston Duke (Person of Interest), and Florence Kasumba (Captain America: Civil War) have joined the cast as well.
Black Panther is directed by Ryan Coogler (Fruitvale Station, Creed) and also stars Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa, Michael B. Jordan as Erik Killmonger. Lupita Nyong’o (Star Wars) plays Nakia and Danai Guira (The Walking Dead) will play Okoye. Both are members of the Dora Milaje, a team of all-female bodyguards.
Kasumba’s character, Ayo, is also a member of the Dora Milaje; you might remember that she played the same role in Captain America: Civil War. Kaluuya plays W’Kbai, who is described by Marvel as a “confidant” of T’Challa. For his part, Duke plays M’Baku, a leader of a rival Wakanda tribe.
Black Panther comes to theaters on February 16, 2018.
In a recent interview, Boseman explained that Black Panther was a different hero to the fast-talking, quip-laden likes of Iron Man or Ant-Man, and this would influence the film. “For me, most of the time the darker superhero movies are the ones that I gravitate towards, that I love the most,” he said. “I’m glad that the tone of [Black Panther] may be a little grittier.
A new trailer for Resident Evil: The Final Chapter was released this week at New York Comic-Con, showing off some intense zombie-action and teasing out story elements. Director Paul W.S. Anderson said during a panel that he expects The Final Chapter to be the scarier than any other entry in the series or any film he’s ever made. Now, he’s spoken to Collider to share more details on the film’s scare factor.
He told the site that his 1997 sci-fi/horror movie Event Horizon so far has been the scariest movie he’s made, “and this movie is scarier than that,” he said about The Final Chapter.
“It’s deliberately a return to I think the first Resident Evil movie was probably the most intense and the scariest of the franchise because it was all in the hive so it had a kind of claustrophobic intensity to it, it very much like a haunted house movie like inspired by The Shining orThe Haunting you know it had that kind of feel that you were trapped in this space with bad things that were gonna happen to you,” Anderson explained.
“This movie the last fifty percent of it is all in that same environment with that same intensity and that same scariness but even the stuff earlier in Washington D.C. there are some great… I mean there are some of the best scares that I’ve ever directed,” he added.
Anderson recalled watching Event Horizon with an audience and seeing some people turn away and scream because they could not handle the scares. It was a movie that was so harrowing and intense that “people just couldn’t bear to watch,” and The Final Chapter has a similar spirit, he said.
The Final Chapter hits theaters on January 27, 2017. Milla Jovovich stars as Alice, alongside Ali Larter as Claire Redfield and Ruby Rose in the role of Abigail. Anderson made all of the previous Resident Evil movies with Jovovich, his wife, in the lead role.
The next Resident Evil video game, Resident Evil 7, is scheduled to come three days before The Final Chapter arrives in theaters, on January 24, 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Welcome to the weekend. Here’s a recap of some of the week’s biggest stories and others you might have missed.
The Big Stuff:
Microsoft officially announced this week that it’s making a Gears of War movie–or at least trying to. A Hollywood take on the gritty shooter series has been in the works for years now; the late Tony Scott apparently wanted to direct it. Now, it’s been confirmed that Jurassic World studio Universal is working with Microsoft to finally make it happen (maybe). No word on a director or cast yet. [Full story]
If you preordered one of the premium versions of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare on PlayStation 4, you can start playing Modern Warfare Remastered’s campaign right this second. It’s the full campaign you have access to, and your progress carries forward to when the game officially comes out in November. The early access period is only available on PS4, not Xbox One or PC. [Full story]
Grand Theft Auto V’s Bikers DLC for GTA Online came out this week. The free expansion is themed around biker gangs, letting you make your own. There are new bikes, weapons, and clothing, as well as a new Adversary mode. To celebrate the launch, Rockstar has kicked off its newest weekly event, featuring discounts, a new Premium race, and more. [Full story]
The Other Stuff:
BioWare has announced new Dragon Age and Mass Effect books. Like diving deep into the lore? These sound like they could be just what you’re looking for. Go to IGN to get the full story and all the details.
Demonstrating the appeal of virtual reality is tough, since a person usually needs to physically wear the device to understand appreciate its appeal. Owlchemy Labs thinks it has a solution.
This week at New York Comic-Con, Warner Bros. announced DC Legends, a new fee-to-play strategy RPG for mobile devices. The game, which features famous super heroes and villains from the DC roster, launched in November for iOS and Android devices. Check out a trailer below. Also, evereryone who preregisters at the game’s website and downloads the game at launch will receive a free Wonder Woman in-game character.
A giant FAQ about Sony’s soon-to-launch PlayStation VR device was published this week. The FAQ covers just about everything you might want to know. Take a look.
Game Informer’s newest issue is out and it has a great, in-depth feature on South Park: The Stick of Truth. If you have a subscription, kick back and enjoy this great read.
Here is some new footage from Battlefield 1’s single-player–it looks great.
Blizzard is taking a page out of its other games, and others in the industry, by adding announcers to StarCraft II. Get all the details here.
Are World of Warcraft subscribers back on the rise? It seems that way, according to this translated report that claims subscriber numbers are back above 10 million. Note that this is not confirmed by Blizzard.
This awesome new Dishonored 2 trailer shows how Bethesda brought the world of Carnacka to life.
It’s been a long, long time coming for The Last Guardian. To celebrate the forthcoming release, Sony has now published an in-depth retrospective feature, featuring insight and commentary from a number of Sony developers who talk about the impact Team Ico’s games had on them.
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