Day: October 9, 2012

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Ubisoft teases ‘big’ Splinter Cell announcement

By: Eddie Makuch Ubisoft is gearing up to make a “big” Splinter Cell-related announcement. The official Facebook page for Splinter Cell was updated today with a stylized piece of art depicting a portion of what appears to be series protagonist Sam Fisher’s face, and a message beckoning the community to “like” the image to reveal more. No further information is available. In June, it was … Continue reading Ubisoft teases ‘big’ Splinter Cell announcement

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Riot addresses issues at League of Legends playoffs

By: Eddie Makuch Riot vice president of eSports Dustin Beck has sounded off on cheating allegations and connection issues that rocked day three of the League of Legends World Playoffs. Writing on the League of Legends forums, Beck called the day “disappointing,” adding that steps are being made to remedy issues moving forward. “In hindsight, the potential visibility of minimap screens for players was a … Continue reading Riot addresses issues at League of Legends playoffs

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No Zombies mode in Black Ops Declassified

By: Eddie Makuch Next month’s PlayStation Vita game Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified will not have a Zombies mode. The news comes by way of Activision community manager Dan Amrich, who explained on his One of Swords blog that standard multiplayer took priority during development. “That’s the core experience, and that simply needs to come first,” Amrich wrote. “There’s always a list of things you want … Continue reading No Zombies mode in Black Ops Declassified

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Wellington, New Zealand To Rename Itself The Middle Of Middle-Earth For The Hobbit Premiere

By: Eric Eisenberg If it weren’t for New Zealand the Lord of the Rings trilogy would have been much worse off. Not only is it the home country of director Peter Jackson, it was the majestic nature of the country’s topography that brought the world of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth to life. And the series has been a huge boon to New Zealand as well, … Continue reading Wellington, New Zealand To Rename Itself The Middle Of Middle-Earth For The Hobbit Premiere

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Paul Dano Joins Hugh Jackman And Jake Gyllenhaal In Prisoners

By: Eric Eisenberg Paul Dano is moving from the world of time-travel hitmen to a story of vigilante justice. The actor, who very recently appeared alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Jeff Daniels in Rian Johnson’s Looper, has signed on for a part in Prisoners the new film from director Denis Villeneuve. Based on a script by Aaron Guzikowski, the plot follows a man who … Continue reading Paul Dano Joins Hugh Jackman And Jake Gyllenhaal In Prisoners

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X-Men Producer Lauren Shuler Donner Says She’d Love To See A Marvel Cinematic Universe Crossover

By: Eric Eisenberg No matter how far into its deep catalog of characters Marvel Studios goes, they will always be missing some very key characters. Prior to producing their own movies, the company would sell off the rights to their characters to other studios for a good chunk of cash. That’s how Spider-Man ended up at Sony and the X-Men and Fantastic Four ended up … Continue reading X-Men Producer Lauren Shuler Donner Says She’d Love To See A Marvel Cinematic Universe Crossover

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Anne Hathaway Nabs The Lead In The Low Self-Esteem Of Lizzie Gillespie, Written By Mindy Kaling

By: Eric Eisenberg You wouldn’t know it by looking at the skin-tight Catwoman costume that she wore in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises, but apparently Anne Hathaway has low self-esteem… or at least she will in the new film The Low Self-Esteem of Lizzie Gillespie. THR, which reported the casting, says that the script was co-written by The Office scribes Mindy Kaling and Brent … Continue reading Anne Hathaway Nabs The Lead In The Low Self-Esteem Of Lizzie Gillespie, Written By Mindy Kaling

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Big Bang Draws Big Crowds for Global Tour in Thailand

By: VIP4DAESUNG Big Bang continues to march across the globe with its successful world tour, this time gathering a whopping 20,000 people in Thailand. Big Bang last held a concert in Thailand in 2008. Because it had been such a long time since the group had been in the country, fans who gathered for the concert held on October 5 and 6 in Bangkok welcomed … Continue reading Big Bang Draws Big Crowds for Global Tour in Thailand

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