Back in 2012, Ubisoft decided to show their fans an incredible new game called Watch Dogs. This game was to start a brand-new IP featuring a protagonist who could hack everything he could see. The first thing gamers noticed about that game was its visuals. Then came the gameplay: a character running around a city, hacking traffic signals and bridges using his cell phone. It looked just incredible.
Ubisoft saw much promise in this new game, and fans were pretty hyped too. This game seemed like one’s ultimate power fantasy had come to life. Eventually, the game was released to a mixed-to-positive response from fans as well as critics. This is how the Watch Dogs franchise started, but no one saw it ending so soon.
Ubisoft is all set to end the Watch Dogs franchise, despite handing it over to a legendary figure
A still from Watch Dogs: Legion
Many...
Ubisoft saw much promise in this new game, and fans were pretty hyped too. This game seemed like one’s ultimate power fantasy had come to life. Eventually, the game was released to a mixed-to-positive response from fans as well as critics. This is how the Watch Dogs franchise started, but no one saw it ending so soon.
Ubisoft is all set to end the Watch Dogs franchise, despite handing it over to a legendary figure
A still from Watch Dogs: Legion
Many...
- 4/27/2024
- by Rohit Sejwal
- FandomWire
One of the best things about the X-Men is the vast roster of characters that allow a myriad of people to see themselves as a member of the mutant superhero team. But if you were a kid who wanted to be all of the mutants, you may have gravitated towards Morph, the shapeshifter who could temporarily take on the appearance and superpowers of any other mutant out there. During my childhood years, there was many an argument about who would get the honor of pretending to be Morph on the playground.
Even though Morph (originally voiced by Ron Rubin) seemed to meet his maker in the first episode of the original "X-Men: The Animated Series," the character eventually returned from his presumed grave, albeit under the influence of the villain Mr. Sinister. Morph used his shapeshifting abilities to create chaos among the X-Men on many occasions, but thankfully, he was only acting on Mr.
Even though Morph (originally voiced by Ron Rubin) seemed to meet his maker in the first episode of the original "X-Men: The Animated Series," the character eventually returned from his presumed grave, albeit under the influence of the villain Mr. Sinister. Morph used his shapeshifting abilities to create chaos among the X-Men on many occasions, but thankfully, he was only acting on Mr.
- 3/20/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
As one of the most innovative and talented creators in mainstream showbiz, Adi Shankar proudly flaunts his pop culture fanboy cred through his projects. But most importantly, he knows how to amalgamate the good bits of popular IPs of yesteryear with contemporary sensibilities seamlessly and deliver a unique work of art at the same time. His collaboration with Netflix has proved to be a blessing for the streaming service, which has resulted in the creation of not only arguably one of the best animated franchises in recent years in the form of the Castlevania series, but also a better live-action satire of the oversaturation of superhero culture than The Boys, with the underrated The Guardians of Justice. With the recently released six-episode animated series Captain Laserhawk: Blood Dragon Remix, an adaptation of Ubisoft’s Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, Adi Shankar expands his Bootleg Universe (fan-made adaptations of popular IPs) on Netflix,...
- 10/20/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Even without major stars or Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers” to buoy it, the opening night of the Venice Film Festival’s 80th edition was high on nostalgia for cinema’s past and excitement for the eight days of movies ahead.
A black-tie crowd gathered in the Palazzo del Cinema’s Sala Grande on the Lido for the presentation of Edoardo De Angelis’ World War II Battle of the Atlantic epic “Comandante,” the opener that replaced Guadagnino’s “Challengers” after that film was moved by MGM/Amazon to April due to the strikes.
First, though, elegant minimalist and icon Charlotte Rampling presented the festival’s Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement to Liliana Cavani, the Italian director of psychosexual Holocaust drama “The Night Porter,” starring Rampling and from 1974. (Wong Kar Wai muse Tony Leung Chiu-wai will also receive a Lifetime Achievement anointment later in the fest.) Rampling played a concentration camp survivor who finds her ex,...
A black-tie crowd gathered in the Palazzo del Cinema’s Sala Grande on the Lido for the presentation of Edoardo De Angelis’ World War II Battle of the Atlantic epic “Comandante,” the opener that replaced Guadagnino’s “Challengers” after that film was moved by MGM/Amazon to April due to the strikes.
First, though, elegant minimalist and icon Charlotte Rampling presented the festival’s Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement to Liliana Cavani, the Italian director of psychosexual Holocaust drama “The Night Porter,” starring Rampling and from 1974. (Wong Kar Wai muse Tony Leung Chiu-wai will also receive a Lifetime Achievement anointment later in the fest.) Rampling played a concentration camp survivor who finds her ex,...
- 8/30/2023
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Another classic video game is getting the movie treatment: Ubisoft’s 2003 cult favorite “Beyond Good and Evil,” with “Pokemon: Detective Pikachu” director Rob Letterman attached to direct at Netflix, two individuals with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
The film will be a hybrid of live action and animation, and Netflix is currently in early development on the project.
Released in 2003, “Beyond Good and Evil” is a sci-fi action and adventure game set in the year 2435. The story follows Jade, a young photojournalist who searches for the truth about an ongoing war and an alien threat on her remote home planet, suspecting that military leaders may be collaborating with the aliens.
Also Read: Xbox, Ubisoft and Every Virtual Gaming Announcement Scheduled This Summer
“We’re excited to work with Netflix on the ‘Beyond Good and Evil’ feature film and we look forward to sharing more in the future,” Ubisoft Film and Television...
The film will be a hybrid of live action and animation, and Netflix is currently in early development on the project.
Released in 2003, “Beyond Good and Evil” is a sci-fi action and adventure game set in the year 2435. The story follows Jade, a young photojournalist who searches for the truth about an ongoing war and an alien threat on her remote home planet, suspecting that military leaders may be collaborating with the aliens.
Also Read: Xbox, Ubisoft and Every Virtual Gaming Announcement Scheduled This Summer
“We’re excited to work with Netflix on the ‘Beyond Good and Evil’ feature film and we look forward to sharing more in the future,” Ubisoft Film and Television...
- 7/31/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
After directing last year’s Pokémon Detective Pikachu movie, director Rob Letterman is sticking in the world of video games for his next film. A new report says Letterman will direct a Beyond Good and Evil movie for Netflix, which is based on Ubisoft’s 2003 video game that’s built a small cult following since its release. […]
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- 7/31/2020
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
E3 2019 is right around the corner and, as usual, the biggest names in gaming will make their way to the Los Angeles Convention Centre to show off their upcoming projects. Microsoft will be kicking things off this year with their conference taking place on Saturday 9th June, followed by Bethesda later that day. For the first time in E3’s 24-year history Sony will not be making an appearance so expect Xbox to step up and show off some huge third-party titles. Since the expo is in La and therefore in the Ptd time zone, the listed times of each conference is in British Summer Time.
Microsoft – Sun 9th – 9pm
This year Microsoft is planning a lengthy two-hour press conference that will be showing 14 new first-party Xbox games. Despite confirming that so many first-party games will be shown, specific details are still thin, so it looks like there will be some surprises.
Microsoft – Sun 9th – 9pm
This year Microsoft is planning a lengthy two-hour press conference that will be showing 14 new first-party Xbox games. Despite confirming that so many first-party games will be shown, specific details are still thin, so it looks like there will be some surprises.
- 6/6/2019
- by Blythe Hall
- The Cultural Post
Ubisoft has just concluded their 4th Beyond Good and Evil 2: Space Monkey Report. In the report, we saw concept art, got clarity about this galaxy, and saw a wonderful bit of gameplay! More within...
For the Beyond Good and Evil 2: Space Monkey Report #4 livestream, Gabrielle Shrager (Narrative Director), Emile Morel (Associate Creative Director), and Guillaume Brunier (Senior Producer) joined the community to discuss and share new details about Ubisoft's highly-anticipated sequel, Beyond Good and Evil 2. The, roughly, hour long livestream focused on the culture they've created and ideology of this world. Plus, they revealed customization options, how the community is helping build this game, and how freedom is the core concept behind Beyond Good and Evil 2. Here are our 10 takeaways from the livestream:
1. Story & Culture:
As we know, Beyond Good and Evil 2 is a prequel to the Beyond Good and Evil game that released back in 2003. That point...
For the Beyond Good and Evil 2: Space Monkey Report #4 livestream, Gabrielle Shrager (Narrative Director), Emile Morel (Associate Creative Director), and Guillaume Brunier (Senior Producer) joined the community to discuss and share new details about Ubisoft's highly-anticipated sequel, Beyond Good and Evil 2. The, roughly, hour long livestream focused on the culture they've created and ideology of this world. Plus, they revealed customization options, how the community is helping build this game, and how freedom is the core concept behind Beyond Good and Evil 2. Here are our 10 takeaways from the livestream:
1. Story & Culture:
As we know, Beyond Good and Evil 2 is a prequel to the Beyond Good and Evil game that released back in 2003. That point...
- 12/10/2018
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Matt Malliaros)
- Cinelinx
In Nietzsche’s philosophical book, Beyond Good and Evil, he penned the phrase “he who fights with monsters should be careful lest he thereby become a monster. And if thou gaze long into an abyss, the abyss will also gaze into thee.” He chronicled a critique in favor of the perspectival nature of knowledge, the idea […]
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- 9/22/2018
- by Marisa Mirabal
- Slash Film
During the Ubisoft showcase, exciting news was announced for Beyond Good and Evil fans. A longer trailer to the sequel has been released exposing more of the possible story plot, the footage itself expressed more of the story with new characters and what seems like an old favorite will be coming back to the game. […]
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- 6/19/2018
- by Emma Thomasson
- DreadCentral.com
E3 2018 is over but the hype on some of the newly revealed games is just getting started. While there were plenty exciting games on display, these are the ones I've completely joined the hype train for.
Even though this year's E3 felt a little more lowkey than previous years (with more than a few disappointing conferences), there were still some amazing games that made it all worthwhile. Here, I want to talk about the ones I fell for the hardest. While a couple may have already been on 'my radar' their showings at E3 2018 kicked my anticipation into overdrive.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
I love turn-based strategy games and while I came to the Fire Emblem franchise late (with Awakening) it's now among my favorites. We've known about the series' return to home consoles for a while, but E3 finally showed us what's coming...and it was great.
The visuals...
Even though this year's E3 felt a little more lowkey than previous years (with more than a few disappointing conferences), there were still some amazing games that made it all worthwhile. Here, I want to talk about the ones I fell for the hardest. While a couple may have already been on 'my radar' their showings at E3 2018 kicked my anticipation into overdrive.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
I love turn-based strategy games and while I came to the Fire Emblem franchise late (with Awakening) it's now among my favorites. We've known about the series' return to home consoles for a while, but E3 finally showed us what's coming...and it was great.
The visuals...
- 6/18/2018
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
Ubisoft showed off a new trailer for “Beyond Good and Evil 2” on Monday.
This story is developing.
“Beyond Good and Evil 2,” announced at last year’s E3, is a prequel to 2003’s “Beyond Good and Evil”; it’s in development at Ubisoft Montpellier. The game promises solo and co-op multiplayer in a “vast and seamless online playground,” which will take place in a new solar system. Its release date has yet to be announced, and there’s no word about which platforms it’ll support.
Ubisoft held its E3 press conference on June 11 at 1 p.m. Pt. The 2018 Electronic Entertainment Expo takes place this week, from June 12 to June 14, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Twitch’s official coverage of the event began in earnest Sunday afternoon.
Follow all of Variety‘s E3 2018 coverage, which includes breaking news, original interviews, and hands-on impressions, right here.
This story is developing.
“Beyond Good and Evil 2,” announced at last year’s E3, is a prequel to 2003’s “Beyond Good and Evil”; it’s in development at Ubisoft Montpellier. The game promises solo and co-op multiplayer in a “vast and seamless online playground,” which will take place in a new solar system. Its release date has yet to be announced, and there’s no word about which platforms it’ll support.
Ubisoft held its E3 press conference on June 11 at 1 p.m. Pt. The 2018 Electronic Entertainment Expo takes place this week, from June 12 to June 14, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Twitch’s official coverage of the event began in earnest Sunday afternoon.
Follow all of Variety‘s E3 2018 coverage, which includes breaking news, original interviews, and hands-on impressions, right here.
- 6/11/2018
- by Alex Kane
- Variety Film + TV
Our Who Will Win E3 2018 series is back with another installment and this time we're considering how one of the biggest, most influential developers can take the E3 crown in 2018, we're talking about Ubisoft, of course! Let's discuss...
Xbox | Ubisoft | Nintendo | EA | Square Enix | Sony | Bethesda
This series of articles considers the best case scenario for each developing company holding a press conference. Check back every Tuesday and Friday to find out why your favorite game company will win, as we get closer to E3 2018. We invite you to read our other considerations by clicking the developer's name above, as it releases.
The Last 5 E3s
A case can be made for Ubisoft that they typically don’t have bad performances at E3. Just look at the games they’ve debuted over the last five years at their annual showcase:
Splinter Cell: Blacklist
Watch Dogs 1 & 2
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag...
Xbox | Ubisoft | Nintendo | EA | Square Enix | Sony | Bethesda
This series of articles considers the best case scenario for each developing company holding a press conference. Check back every Tuesday and Friday to find out why your favorite game company will win, as we get closer to E3 2018. We invite you to read our other considerations by clicking the developer's name above, as it releases.
The Last 5 E3s
A case can be made for Ubisoft that they typically don’t have bad performances at E3. Just look at the games they’ve debuted over the last five years at their annual showcase:
Splinter Cell: Blacklist
Watch Dogs 1 & 2
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag...
- 5/29/2018
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Matt Malliaros)
- Cinelinx
Ubisoft released a teaser trailer Thursday detailing its E3 press conference this year, which will take place at 1 p.m. Pt on June 11.
The developer is being coy about new announcements, naturally, but the video mentions that “Ubisoft usually likes to save a few surprises for the show.” What the E3 trailer does confirm, however, is that several previously announced games will make a return to this year’s showcase, including “Beyond Good and Evil 2,” “For Honor,” “Rainbow Six Siege,” “Skull and Bones,” “The Division 2,” “Starlink: Battle for Atlas,” and “Transference.”
“Beyond Good and Evil 2,” announced at last year’s E3 conference, is a prequel to 2003’s “Beyond Good and Evil” in development at Ubisoft Montpellier. The game promises solo and co-op multiplayer in a “vast and seamless online playground,” which will take place in a new solar system. Its release date has yet to be announced, and there’s...
The developer is being coy about new announcements, naturally, but the video mentions that “Ubisoft usually likes to save a few surprises for the show.” What the E3 trailer does confirm, however, is that several previously announced games will make a return to this year’s showcase, including “Beyond Good and Evil 2,” “For Honor,” “Rainbow Six Siege,” “Skull and Bones,” “The Division 2,” “Starlink: Battle for Atlas,” and “Transference.”
“Beyond Good and Evil 2,” announced at last year’s E3 conference, is a prequel to 2003’s “Beyond Good and Evil” in development at Ubisoft Montpellier. The game promises solo and co-op multiplayer in a “vast and seamless online playground,” which will take place in a new solar system. Its release date has yet to be announced, and there’s...
- 5/24/2018
- by Alex Kane
- Variety Film + TV
Ubisoft plans to talk more about its upcoming action-adventure game “Beyond Good & Evil 2” during a livestream Thursday. The “Space Monkey Report” kicks off at noon Et.
Do you want to know what the dev team and Space Monkeys have been up to since our last live stream? Join us for our second Smp Report live stream tomorrow!
May 3rd, 6 Pm Cest / 12 Pm Edt / 9Am Pdt
https://t.co/0RpV2ALE6k pic.twitter.com/lqz5KFkvih
— Beyond Good and Evil (@bgegame) May 2, 2018
Ubisoft hasn’t said what it plans to discuss during the broadcast. It only said it will divulge what the development team has been up to since the last stream.
“Beyond Good & Evil 2” is the long-anticipated follow-up to Michel Ancel’s 2003 cult-classic about a journalist who works with a resistance to uncover an alien conspiracy in a universe full of anthropomorphic animals. “Bg&E2” is a prequel that...
Do you want to know what the dev team and Space Monkeys have been up to since our last live stream? Join us for our second Smp Report live stream tomorrow!
May 3rd, 6 Pm Cest / 12 Pm Edt / 9Am Pdt
https://t.co/0RpV2ALE6k pic.twitter.com/lqz5KFkvih
— Beyond Good and Evil (@bgegame) May 2, 2018
Ubisoft hasn’t said what it plans to discuss during the broadcast. It only said it will divulge what the development team has been up to since the last stream.
“Beyond Good & Evil 2” is the long-anticipated follow-up to Michel Ancel’s 2003 cult-classic about a journalist who works with a resistance to uncover an alien conspiracy in a universe full of anthropomorphic animals. “Bg&E2” is a prequel that...
- 5/2/2018
- by Stefanie Fogel
- Variety Film + TV
A Fourth Rayman game may be happening, as Ubisoft's Michel Ancel may have hinted as much between doting on the character in a post on Instagram:
Yesterday , I met Rayman for real , in a second-hand store . Far from his time of glory , looking ahead for some help . Pathetic...
Yesterday , I met Rayman for real , in a second-hand store . Far from his time of glory , looking ahead for some help . Pathetic...
- 10/13/2017
- by Mick Joest
- GeekTyrant
While games such as Far Cry 5 and Beyond Good and Evil 2 may have stolen the show at this year’s Ubisoft E3 conference, one of the more interesting announcements came in the form of the company’s take on pirates and high seas battles, titled Skull & Bones.
The initial reveal was a bit of a rollercoaster for some. The first bit of the video showcased epic battles and seafaring that resonated with fans of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, which centered around pirating in the Caribbean. However, before long, it became apparent that Skull & Bones shared more in common with For Honor, as the game focused on online battles, with two teams of 5 duking it out on the high seas.
Fans of offline, single-player experiences (myself included) were dismayed at this revelation, but it seems like Ubisoft has much more to reveal about the game’s many modes. Speaking to PC Gamer, a representative for the company went into detail on the narrative campaign, which seems to be tied into the multiplayer experience that was shown off to us at E3.
“[Skull and Bones] will offer a narrative campaign which will be integrated into the game and will not be something aside of the multiplayer experience. In this campaign, players will encounter iconic characters and memorable rival pirates. More details will be shared at a later date”
It’s worth pointing out that the Ubisoft rep chose to phrase the description of the game’s narrative campaign very specifically. While we can’t say for sure, it sounds like it’ll follow in the footsteps of something like Titanfall, where voice-over lines and background information is presented over a traditional multiplayer match. This also begs the question of will the game require an online internet connection to play, much like For Honor?
Regardless of what shape the campaign takes, we can’t wait to learn more about Skull & Bones as time wears on. Ubisoft is targeting a late 2018 release for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PCs, and once they lock down an exact day we’ll be sure to let you know.
The initial reveal was a bit of a rollercoaster for some. The first bit of the video showcased epic battles and seafaring that resonated with fans of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, which centered around pirating in the Caribbean. However, before long, it became apparent that Skull & Bones shared more in common with For Honor, as the game focused on online battles, with two teams of 5 duking it out on the high seas.
Fans of offline, single-player experiences (myself included) were dismayed at this revelation, but it seems like Ubisoft has much more to reveal about the game’s many modes. Speaking to PC Gamer, a representative for the company went into detail on the narrative campaign, which seems to be tied into the multiplayer experience that was shown off to us at E3.
“[Skull and Bones] will offer a narrative campaign which will be integrated into the game and will not be something aside of the multiplayer experience. In this campaign, players will encounter iconic characters and memorable rival pirates. More details will be shared at a later date”
It’s worth pointing out that the Ubisoft rep chose to phrase the description of the game’s narrative campaign very specifically. While we can’t say for sure, it sounds like it’ll follow in the footsteps of something like Titanfall, where voice-over lines and background information is presented over a traditional multiplayer match. This also begs the question of will the game require an online internet connection to play, much like For Honor?
Regardless of what shape the campaign takes, we can’t wait to learn more about Skull & Bones as time wears on. Ubisoft is targeting a late 2018 release for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PCs, and once they lock down an exact day we’ll be sure to let you know.
- 6/22/2017
- by Shaan Joshi
- We Got This Covered
On the heels of its showstopping reveal, during UBIE3, Creative Director of Beyond Good and Evil 2, Michel Ancel is showing off a 14-minute demo of the game! Watch it below and find out all kinds of new details!
If you left Ubisoft's E3 2017 Press Conference with an appetite for more Beyond Good & Evil 2, you're in the majority. Thankfully, Ubisoft Montpellier is here to quench your thirst with a 14-minute demo of BGE2, hosted by Creative Director Michel Ancel!
During the demo, Ancel explains that this demo is“a mix between a technological demonstration of the engine that we call Voyager, and the actual game with some gameplay elements,” so it's entirely possible that what we're seeing isn't exactly what we'll see when the game comes out, eventually. Nevertheless, it's still a pretty amazing to see their process and all the elements they're working on integrating.
Elements like fitting smaller ships inside bigger ships, called Motherships, traveling within an open-universe, creating unique/satisfying experiences while exploring multiple planets, character selection, among other things. One of the more important parts of the process for Ancel is making sure that everything connects to each other.
“It’s not just about the planet on one side and the story on the other one, The planet and the story are connected, and that’s a very important thing for us.”
Despite it being in the very early stages of development, everything Ancel shows us looks absolutely amazing. The open-world concept with a philosophy that encourages exploration is something we crave as gamers. Plus, with the exciting, yet humorous reveal trailer setting the tone, it's highly likely that fans who've waited years for another sequel to Beyond Good & Evil will not be disappointed with this prequel.
For more Beyond Good & Evil 2 and to help Ubisoft Montpellier develop the game, sign up for their Space Monkey Program here.
UbisoftUBIE3BEYOND Good And Evil 2DemoVIDEO GAMESvideo game news...
If you left Ubisoft's E3 2017 Press Conference with an appetite for more Beyond Good & Evil 2, you're in the majority. Thankfully, Ubisoft Montpellier is here to quench your thirst with a 14-minute demo of BGE2, hosted by Creative Director Michel Ancel!
During the demo, Ancel explains that this demo is“a mix between a technological demonstration of the engine that we call Voyager, and the actual game with some gameplay elements,” so it's entirely possible that what we're seeing isn't exactly what we'll see when the game comes out, eventually. Nevertheless, it's still a pretty amazing to see their process and all the elements they're working on integrating.
Elements like fitting smaller ships inside bigger ships, called Motherships, traveling within an open-universe, creating unique/satisfying experiences while exploring multiple planets, character selection, among other things. One of the more important parts of the process for Ancel is making sure that everything connects to each other.
“It’s not just about the planet on one side and the story on the other one, The planet and the story are connected, and that’s a very important thing for us.”
Despite it being in the very early stages of development, everything Ancel shows us looks absolutely amazing. The open-world concept with a philosophy that encourages exploration is something we crave as gamers. Plus, with the exciting, yet humorous reveal trailer setting the tone, it's highly likely that fans who've waited years for another sequel to Beyond Good & Evil will not be disappointed with this prequel.
For more Beyond Good & Evil 2 and to help Ubisoft Montpellier develop the game, sign up for their Space Monkey Program here.
UbisoftUBIE3BEYOND Good And Evil 2DemoVIDEO GAMESvideo game news...
- 6/22/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Matt Malliaros)
- Cinelinx
Ubisoft’s E3 press conference was widely considered a success this year. Unlike previous outings, the publisher chose to cut the frills and focus on the games, with demos for Far Cry 5 and Skull and Bones winning over the audience.
However, the standout moment from the conference belongs to the long-awaited reveal of Beyond Good and Evil 2. Rumors have been circulating about the game for the last decade, and we finally got a brief glimpse of it when creative director Michel Ancel took the stage. Information is still relatively scarce, however, as the brief reveal teaser offered up was a CGI video, which didn’t tell us too much about how the game would play.
Similarly, most of the plot details we received came in the form of a press release, which explained that Beyond Good and Evil 2 would serve as a prequel to the original. Instead of focusing on Jade, the game will take place in System 3, the center of interstellar trade, where the creation of hybrid slaves has become commonplace, and private enterprises fight over resources and power.
Now that E3’s over though, Ubisoft has offered a glimpse at the first in-engine demo for Beyond Good and Evil 2, which was shown off to press and other industry personnel on the show floor. The video (which you can watch above) is hosted by Ancel himself, as he pilots a spaceship as well as a jetpack-wielding monkey. While the clip only features a vertical slice of the game, we do catch a glimpse at how space travel works, and how the engine handles planets and universes.
There’s no planned release date or target platforms for Beyond Good and Evil 2 just yet, but we can’t wait to hear more about the work being done on the game. For those who are interested in shaping the title’s development, be sure to check out its Space Monkey Program, which will allow fans to take a look at early versions of the game and offer feedback to the developers.
However, the standout moment from the conference belongs to the long-awaited reveal of Beyond Good and Evil 2. Rumors have been circulating about the game for the last decade, and we finally got a brief glimpse of it when creative director Michel Ancel took the stage. Information is still relatively scarce, however, as the brief reveal teaser offered up was a CGI video, which didn’t tell us too much about how the game would play.
Similarly, most of the plot details we received came in the form of a press release, which explained that Beyond Good and Evil 2 would serve as a prequel to the original. Instead of focusing on Jade, the game will take place in System 3, the center of interstellar trade, where the creation of hybrid slaves has become commonplace, and private enterprises fight over resources and power.
Now that E3’s over though, Ubisoft has offered a glimpse at the first in-engine demo for Beyond Good and Evil 2, which was shown off to press and other industry personnel on the show floor. The video (which you can watch above) is hosted by Ancel himself, as he pilots a spaceship as well as a jetpack-wielding monkey. While the clip only features a vertical slice of the game, we do catch a glimpse at how space travel works, and how the engine handles planets and universes.
There’s no planned release date or target platforms for Beyond Good and Evil 2 just yet, but we can’t wait to hear more about the work being done on the game. For those who are interested in shaping the title’s development, be sure to check out its Space Monkey Program, which will allow fans to take a look at early versions of the game and offer feedback to the developers.
- 6/22/2017
- by Shaan Joshi
- We Got This Covered
E3 is an exciting time of year for gamers and a big part of that is due to the media briefings almost every major company hosts just before the show starts. With every conference (and the show itself) now in the bag for this years E3, who do we think has won the show? Find out after the jump.
Dustin
This year was honestly rather a let down in many ways for the major reveals as nothing really got me too excited.
Winner(s) - Sony
It is just too hard to not give Sony the victory. They had an hour of nothing but gametrailers and there is nothing that can top that. Their ability to talk about the games both before and after the show really changes the game for future E3 conferences, and the best part was that all the games were set for within a year. We didn't get actual release dates, which was disappointing, but overall it wasn’t games that were years out like last year. Sony really did potentially set up future E3's for every company by using the conference to announce something, while other events throughout the show keep the focus on them. Microsoft, for example, pretty much vanished on my radar after their E3 conference because we got most of what we wanted at the conference itself. EA and others were even more bland.
Also a winner was Ubisoft. Typically I dred watching their conference because it can be so boring, and I was afraid this year would be nothing but Assassin’s Creed. Luckily they kept it fresh and had easily the biggest surprise at E3 with Beyond Good and Evil 2.Though I'm not sure why they were so obsessed with saying the F word so much, that got annoying. They also brought me back a few years with their awkward dance performance, but it was all enjoyable.
Loser - Microsoft
Honestly this was Microsoft’s year to blow us away and maybe it was because I was expecting too much, but their show was rather lackluster. They have a brand new console that they constantly tout is the most powerful machine, yet didn't showcase any games to show off that power. Much like Sony struggling to demonstrate the need for PS4 Pro, Microsoft has very similar struggles with Xbox One X. I don't understand the idea of showing off Xbox One X with timed indie titles that don't need the power to run, and their actual exclusives were not that enticing. There also wasn't any big games that made me want to turn on my xbox again. I was mostly disappointed that Windows and Xbox were not talked about more which could have been a huge selling point for X. When you feel the need to make a play on words like "console launch exclusive" then it's time to start making your own games because you truly are not offering anything different. Midway through the show I noted "what happened to those Exclusive games they mentioned at the start?" because nothing they were showing was truly an exclusive.
Matt
Winner - Nintendo
It’s easy to give Sony the nod and say they won this year’s E3. Heck, I would totally have handed it to them on a silver platter, but to do that would be to not recognize what Nintendo did with their time. It wasn’t flashy, it wasn’t showstopping, but within nearly every press conference they made their mark. With Microsoft, they became one of the cross-platform avenues for Minecraft, Bethesda re-released Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for the Nintendo Switch, EA showed off FIFA 18 for the Switch, and Ubisoft teamed up with Nintendo to create Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle exclusively for Nintendo Switch. By the time their Nintendo Direct aired, they had already added 4 quality titles to their mobile console.
The Direct itself showed off and announced games that everyone had been clamoring for, for years. Games like Metroid 4, a Pokemon Switch game (Not Pokken), Xenoverse 2, Fire Emblem, Breath of the Wild Dlc, and Super Mario Odyssey. Nintendo brought their A-game to their conference and everyone else’s. That’s why they should win E3 2017.
Loser: Electronic Arts
Microsoft clearly lost E3 with their befuddled reason for buying the Xbox One X. No exclusive games, an over-inflated price tag, etc. However, there is another company that didn’t quite live up to expectation either, EA. The press conference, itself, was alright. It tried to generate excitement with awkward Youtubers and presenters without charisma, except for The Men in Blazers. If that wasn’t bad enough, they even gave up the right to show off their most ambitious game, Anthem, to Microsoft. The whole show was a snoozefest until Star Wars Battlefront II took the stage.
The event itself wasn’t any better. EA invited more people than they could fit in the venue, causing lines to back up around the corner and people being refused at the door. After waiting in terribly long lines, gamers were forced to play broken Alphas, not ready for public demoing. Once again, the only game that played well was Star Wars Battlefront II but even that was just one level with a few issues. While Microsoft screwed the pooch with their Xbox One X debut, EA screwed the fans just as badly.
Overall this years E3 wasn't nearly as exciting as previous years, but that is what happens when you are in a middle of a generation for consoles. We were hoping for more to come from Xbox One X and the new graphics cards at the PC Conference, but nothing of substance was really blowing anyone away. Sony did a good job of showing off the exclusives, and Nintendo did a good job of keepings fans in their thoughts. However most publishers and console makers seem stuck on the same IP's we've had for some time, and there was nothing to really get super excited about. The ties between publishers and console makers seem to just make it feel even slower.
E3 2017Game Newsvideo Games...
Dustin
This year was honestly rather a let down in many ways for the major reveals as nothing really got me too excited.
Winner(s) - Sony
It is just too hard to not give Sony the victory. They had an hour of nothing but gametrailers and there is nothing that can top that. Their ability to talk about the games both before and after the show really changes the game for future E3 conferences, and the best part was that all the games were set for within a year. We didn't get actual release dates, which was disappointing, but overall it wasn’t games that were years out like last year. Sony really did potentially set up future E3's for every company by using the conference to announce something, while other events throughout the show keep the focus on them. Microsoft, for example, pretty much vanished on my radar after their E3 conference because we got most of what we wanted at the conference itself. EA and others were even more bland.
Also a winner was Ubisoft. Typically I dred watching their conference because it can be so boring, and I was afraid this year would be nothing but Assassin’s Creed. Luckily they kept it fresh and had easily the biggest surprise at E3 with Beyond Good and Evil 2.Though I'm not sure why they were so obsessed with saying the F word so much, that got annoying. They also brought me back a few years with their awkward dance performance, but it was all enjoyable.
Loser - Microsoft
Honestly this was Microsoft’s year to blow us away and maybe it was because I was expecting too much, but their show was rather lackluster. They have a brand new console that they constantly tout is the most powerful machine, yet didn't showcase any games to show off that power. Much like Sony struggling to demonstrate the need for PS4 Pro, Microsoft has very similar struggles with Xbox One X. I don't understand the idea of showing off Xbox One X with timed indie titles that don't need the power to run, and their actual exclusives were not that enticing. There also wasn't any big games that made me want to turn on my xbox again. I was mostly disappointed that Windows and Xbox were not talked about more which could have been a huge selling point for X. When you feel the need to make a play on words like "console launch exclusive" then it's time to start making your own games because you truly are not offering anything different. Midway through the show I noted "what happened to those Exclusive games they mentioned at the start?" because nothing they were showing was truly an exclusive.
Matt
Winner - Nintendo
It’s easy to give Sony the nod and say they won this year’s E3. Heck, I would totally have handed it to them on a silver platter, but to do that would be to not recognize what Nintendo did with their time. It wasn’t flashy, it wasn’t showstopping, but within nearly every press conference they made their mark. With Microsoft, they became one of the cross-platform avenues for Minecraft, Bethesda re-released Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for the Nintendo Switch, EA showed off FIFA 18 for the Switch, and Ubisoft teamed up with Nintendo to create Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle exclusively for Nintendo Switch. By the time their Nintendo Direct aired, they had already added 4 quality titles to their mobile console.
The Direct itself showed off and announced games that everyone had been clamoring for, for years. Games like Metroid 4, a Pokemon Switch game (Not Pokken), Xenoverse 2, Fire Emblem, Breath of the Wild Dlc, and Super Mario Odyssey. Nintendo brought their A-game to their conference and everyone else’s. That’s why they should win E3 2017.
Loser: Electronic Arts
Microsoft clearly lost E3 with their befuddled reason for buying the Xbox One X. No exclusive games, an over-inflated price tag, etc. However, there is another company that didn’t quite live up to expectation either, EA. The press conference, itself, was alright. It tried to generate excitement with awkward Youtubers and presenters without charisma, except for The Men in Blazers. If that wasn’t bad enough, they even gave up the right to show off their most ambitious game, Anthem, to Microsoft. The whole show was a snoozefest until Star Wars Battlefront II took the stage.
The event itself wasn’t any better. EA invited more people than they could fit in the venue, causing lines to back up around the corner and people being refused at the door. After waiting in terribly long lines, gamers were forced to play broken Alphas, not ready for public demoing. Once again, the only game that played well was Star Wars Battlefront II but even that was just one level with a few issues. While Microsoft screwed the pooch with their Xbox One X debut, EA screwed the fans just as badly.
Overall this years E3 wasn't nearly as exciting as previous years, but that is what happens when you are in a middle of a generation for consoles. We were hoping for more to come from Xbox One X and the new graphics cards at the PC Conference, but nothing of substance was really blowing anyone away. Sony did a good job of showing off the exclusives, and Nintendo did a good job of keepings fans in their thoughts. However most publishers and console makers seem stuck on the same IP's we've had for some time, and there was nothing to really get super excited about. The ties between publishers and console makers seem to just make it feel even slower.
E3 2017Game Newsvideo Games...
- 6/20/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Dustin Spino)
- Cinelinx
The doors to the La Convention Center have officially closed and another E3 has been put in the books. As we reflect on what was one of the most intriguing E3’s in recent memory, we honor the games that got us excited, that made us say “wow” with our Cinelinx Best of E3 Award! Last year You picked The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as our inaugural winner. Who will win it in Year 2? See below and cast your vote!
Strange Brigade
“Strange Brigade is a four player co-op or single player action, puzzle, and hoard game. In a way, it reminds me of a less-narrative-based Uncharted game. Definitely a blast to play.” - Eric
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
Speaking of Uncharted, it looks like Naughty Dog has done it again with The Lost Legacy. They managed to make to side-characters and make them the stars in their own incredible adventure.
Strange Brigade
“Strange Brigade is a four player co-op or single player action, puzzle, and hoard game. In a way, it reminds me of a less-narrative-based Uncharted game. Definitely a blast to play.” - Eric
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
Speaking of Uncharted, it looks like Naughty Dog has done it again with The Lost Legacy. They managed to make to side-characters and make them the stars in their own incredible adventure.
- 6/17/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Matt Malliaros)
- Cinelinx
Ubisoft really hit it out of the park at this year’s E3. In addition to a new Assassin’s Creed, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Beyond Good and Evil 2, South Park: The Fractured But Whole, Starlink: Battle for Atlas, and… Continue Reading →
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- 6/16/2017
- by David Gelmini
- DreadCentral.com
Welcome to the latest installment of Trailer Park, our semi-regular look at the latest trailers to hit the interwebs. This weeks line-up features a handful of the latest video game trailers to come our of this years E3…
God of War
From Santa Monica Studio and creative director Cory Barlog comes a new beginning for one of gaming’s most recognizable icons. Living as a man outside the shadow of the gods, Kratos must adapt to unfamiliar lands, unexpected threats, and a second chance at being a father. Together with his son Atreus, the pair will venture into the brutal Norse wilds and fight to fulfill a deeply personal quest. Coming in 2018.
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
Watch the all-new story trailer for Uncharted: The Lost Legacy—a new adventure from acclaimed developer Naughty Dog coming August 22 to the PlayStation 4. In order to find an ancient Indian artifact, Chloe Frazer and...
God of War
From Santa Monica Studio and creative director Cory Barlog comes a new beginning for one of gaming’s most recognizable icons. Living as a man outside the shadow of the gods, Kratos must adapt to unfamiliar lands, unexpected threats, and a second chance at being a father. Together with his son Atreus, the pair will venture into the brutal Norse wilds and fight to fulfill a deeply personal quest. Coming in 2018.
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
Watch the all-new story trailer for Uncharted: The Lost Legacy—a new adventure from acclaimed developer Naughty Dog coming August 22 to the PlayStation 4. In order to find an ancient Indian artifact, Chloe Frazer and...
- 6/13/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Probably the greatest trailer revealed at E3 so far came at the end of Ubisoft's press conference, capping an already excellent showing with a title fans have been dying to see more of. Come inside to check out the Beyond Good & Evil 2 trailer!
Ubisoft saved the best for last and revealed a cinematic trailer for Beyond Good and Evil 2. The trailer is purely cinematic with no gameplay, and hardly any details, but that doesn't make it any less exciting.
Journey to System 3, for the prequel to one of Ubisoft’s most beloved games! Fight alongside unforgettable characters in a stunning new solar system, as you struggle for freedom and the right to determine your own fate among the stars. Play the adventure by yourself or with friends in a vast and seamless online playground.
Beyond Good and Evil 2 is the spiritual successor to the cult classic, a prequel that will...
Ubisoft saved the best for last and revealed a cinematic trailer for Beyond Good and Evil 2. The trailer is purely cinematic with no gameplay, and hardly any details, but that doesn't make it any less exciting.
Journey to System 3, for the prequel to one of Ubisoft’s most beloved games! Fight alongside unforgettable characters in a stunning new solar system, as you struggle for freedom and the right to determine your own fate among the stars. Play the adventure by yourself or with friends in a vast and seamless online playground.
Beyond Good and Evil 2 is the spiritual successor to the cult classic, a prequel that will...
- 6/12/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Dustin Spino)
- Cinelinx
My Mary will sometimes pop into the office to chat a bit. If I’m just goofing off (a lot of my work day consists of goofing off), that’s fine but if I’m actually working she has to leave. She understands and doesn’t take offense; she can get the same way when she’s creating.
I don’t want anyone looking over my shoulder when I’m working, especially with the initial draft. I get self-conscious and everything freezes up and goes away. Oddly enough, Kim didn’t always understand that. It bothered her that there was a private place inside me to which she was not invited. She felt a couple should share everything and, for the most part, I agree – except when I’m writing.
I suppose that, with most couples that’s also true to some degree. Perhaps it’s even desirable that the...
I don’t want anyone looking over my shoulder when I’m working, especially with the initial draft. I get self-conscious and everything freezes up and goes away. Oddly enough, Kim didn’t always understand that. It bothered her that there was a private place inside me to which she was not invited. She felt a couple should share everything and, for the most part, I agree – except when I’m writing.
I suppose that, with most couples that’s also true to some degree. Perhaps it’s even desirable that the...
- 4/9/2017
- by John Ostrander
- Comicmix.com
The Nintendo 64’s favourite dinosaur hunter has packed his bags and begun the process of migrating to the Xbox One. In fact, both Turok‘s debut and his first sequel are headed to Microsoft’s current-gen console, courtesy of Night Dive Studios.
Turok Remastered and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil Remastered will mark the return of the late 90s first-person shooters, although they’ll be different this time around, thanks to improved presentation, better frame rates and achievement support. Granted, it’s not hard to learn about Turok Remastered and its positive reception, because the title was released onto Steam last December.
This news comes to us from Twitter, where it was also stated that other platforms are being “evaluated.” As such, we can confirm that Xbox One is the only console that is guaranteed releases of both Turok Remastered and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil Remastered.
@AlexSGregory We’re...
Turok Remastered and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil Remastered will mark the return of the late 90s first-person shooters, although they’ll be different this time around, thanks to improved presentation, better frame rates and achievement support. Granted, it’s not hard to learn about Turok Remastered and its positive reception, because the title was released onto Steam last December.
This news comes to us from Twitter, where it was also stated that other platforms are being “evaluated.” As such, we can confirm that Xbox One is the only console that is guaranteed releases of both Turok Remastered and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil Remastered.
@AlexSGregory We’re...
- 3/28/2016
- by Chad Goodmurphy
- We Got This Covered
Night Dive Studios is continuing its reputation for bringing the first-person shooters of the 90s back from the dead with a new, remastered coat of paint. The developer has already announced plans for a full remake of the cyberpunk classic System Shock (whose long-awaited third installment was teased by Otherside Entertainment last week). Now the studio has revealed that a remaster of the Jurassic shooter Turok: Dinosaur Hunter will be coming out for PC on Steam, Gog, and The Humble Store this week. The team has also announced plans to remaster Turok 2: Seeds Of Evil, though the release date for that one remains unknown.
The original game was released back in 1997 for the Nintendo 64 and Microsoft Windows and was considered one of the best shooters at the time, spawning a series of five other games ending with 2008’s reboot, Turok.
Based on the comic book series of the same name,...
The original game was released back in 1997 for the Nintendo 64 and Microsoft Windows and was considered one of the best shooters at the time, spawning a series of five other games ending with 2008’s reboot, Turok.
Based on the comic book series of the same name,...
- 12/15/2015
- by Joseph Banham
- We Got This Covered
The last set of free games for PlayStation Plus members have just been announced on the PlayStation Blog, but are they any good? Well, you can decide for yourself – read on below to see the full lineup:
Attention, PlayStation Plus members! We have another set of great PS4 games for you to enjoy, just in time for the holidays. Whether you prefer a good ol’ fashioned romp through a dungeon, or maybe a light-hearted story of adventure, we’ve got you covered with two reimaginings of classic gaming goodness.
Up first is Gauntlet: Slayer Edition on PS4. Plunge into the dungeons on your own or with friends in this action-packed RPG. Face monstrous hordes of enemies, prowl crumbling catacombs for gold, and unearth incredible weapons. All in the name of fame and fortune!
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, PS3
Freedom Wars, Ps Vita
Gauntlet: Slayer Edition, PS4
King’s Quest...
Attention, PlayStation Plus members! We have another set of great PS4 games for you to enjoy, just in time for the holidays. Whether you prefer a good ol’ fashioned romp through a dungeon, or maybe a light-hearted story of adventure, we’ve got you covered with two reimaginings of classic gaming goodness.
Up first is Gauntlet: Slayer Edition on PS4. Plunge into the dungeons on your own or with friends in this action-packed RPG. Face monstrous hordes of enemies, prowl crumbling catacombs for gold, and unearth incredible weapons. All in the name of fame and fortune!
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, PS3
Freedom Wars, Ps Vita
Gauntlet: Slayer Edition, PS4
King’s Quest...
- 11/25/2015
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
The games Turok: Dinosaur Hunter and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil for the N64, about the titular Native-American warrior going up against pre-historic creatures, are often cited as two of the finest examples of early first person shooters. Aside from… Continue Reading →
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- 8/26/2015
- by David Gelmini
- DreadCentral.com
Annoyed by the poor quality of existing video game movies, we decided to take the matter into our own hands and come up with our own ideas. This is a list of what we came up with.
Earlier this month, we showed you that there are a lot of video game-based movies on their way to theaters. This surely will become a trend that will continue for the next few years. There are countless properties available to use as inspiration, and therefore, it's only a matter of time before someone figures out how to make a great video game movie. Until that time comes, we have to wait patiently. In order to occupy our minds, we asked our contributors to pick a video game that they think would make a great movie and then to create a pitch for that movie. The below list is what we came up with.
Earlier this month, we showed you that there are a lot of video game-based movies on their way to theaters. This surely will become a trend that will continue for the next few years. There are countless properties available to use as inspiration, and therefore, it's only a matter of time before someone figures out how to make a great video game movie. Until that time comes, we have to wait patiently. In order to occupy our minds, we asked our contributors to pick a video game that they think would make a great movie and then to create a pitch for that movie. The below list is what we came up with.
- 3/30/2015
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (G.S. Perno)
- Cinelinx
Xenosaga, Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Böse
Monolith Soft
Namco Bandai
PS2, PS3, DS
As mentioned in the first part of this series, Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille Zur Macht had debuted to middling sales in spite of its high critical acclaim. Unfortunately, this lead to interference from Monolith Soft, and Episode II was heavily altered leading up to its release.
The first, and most noticeable, shift was that of the art style. While the original title painted itself with an anime aesthetic, its sequel was revealed to have surprisingly realistic character models. Granted, the game was by no means ugly, it did, however, come across as bland in relation to its predecessor, and even rendered some of its characters unrecognizable. Consider the main character, Shion, for example. Here she would be introduced without her trademark glasses, in different clothing, with a different hairstyle, and completely different facial features.
Monolith Soft
Namco Bandai
PS2, PS3, DS
As mentioned in the first part of this series, Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille Zur Macht had debuted to middling sales in spite of its high critical acclaim. Unfortunately, this lead to interference from Monolith Soft, and Episode II was heavily altered leading up to its release.
The first, and most noticeable, shift was that of the art style. While the original title painted itself with an anime aesthetic, its sequel was revealed to have surprisingly realistic character models. Granted, the game was by no means ugly, it did, however, come across as bland in relation to its predecessor, and even rendered some of its characters unrecognizable. Consider the main character, Shion, for example. Here she would be introduced without her trademark glasses, in different clothing, with a different hairstyle, and completely different facial features.
- 10/24/2014
- by Mike Worby
- SoundOnSight
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
Abrams
Kyle Baker’s Nat Turner Sc (New Printing), $17.95
Star Wars Storyboards The Original Trilogy Hc, $40.00
Action Lab Entertainment
Princeless Short Stories Volume 1 Tp, $11.99
Alterna Comics
Fubar Better Red Than Dead (One Shot), $3.99
Amryl Entertainment
Cavewoman Karnival (One Shot)(Devon Massey Regular Cover), $3.75
Cavewoman Karnival (One Shot)(Budd Root Special Edition Cover), Ar
Antarctic Press
Zombie Fairy Tales Deadlands (One Shot), $3.99
Arcana Studio
Worth Hc, $24.95
Archie Comic Publications
Afterlife With Archie #5 (Andrew Pepoy Variant Cover), $2.99
Afterlife With Archie #5 (Francesco Francavilla Regular Cover), $2.99
Archie #655 (Fernando Ruiz Cosmo Merry Martian Variant Cover), $2.99
Archie #655 (Fernando Ruiz Regular Cover), $2.99
Archie 1000 Page Comics Bonanza Tp, $14.99
Kevin Keller #13 (Dan Parent Regular Cover), $2.99
Kevin Keller #13 (Ryan Jampole Chibi Variant Cover), $2.99
Life With Archie #35 (Chad Thomas...
Abrams
Kyle Baker’s Nat Turner Sc (New Printing), $17.95
Star Wars Storyboards The Original Trilogy Hc, $40.00
Action Lab Entertainment
Princeless Short Stories Volume 1 Tp, $11.99
Alterna Comics
Fubar Better Red Than Dead (One Shot), $3.99
Amryl Entertainment
Cavewoman Karnival (One Shot)(Devon Massey Regular Cover), $3.75
Cavewoman Karnival (One Shot)(Budd Root Special Edition Cover), Ar
Antarctic Press
Zombie Fairy Tales Deadlands (One Shot), $3.99
Arcana Studio
Worth Hc, $24.95
Archie Comic Publications
Afterlife With Archie #5 (Andrew Pepoy Variant Cover), $2.99
Afterlife With Archie #5 (Francesco Francavilla Regular Cover), $2.99
Archie #655 (Fernando Ruiz Cosmo Merry Martian Variant Cover), $2.99
Archie #655 (Fernando Ruiz Regular Cover), $2.99
Archie 1000 Page Comics Bonanza Tp, $14.99
Kevin Keller #13 (Dan Parent Regular Cover), $2.99
Kevin Keller #13 (Ryan Jampole Chibi Variant Cover), $2.99
Life With Archie #35 (Chad Thomas...
- 5/12/2014
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
Microsoft's debut games console, the Xbox, made a big impact on gaming, but not all of its games got the attention they deserved...
Feature
The new generation console war may turning towads a two horse race, with Nintendo playing catch up, but wind back a few years, and Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo were all hard at it, competing for your money and loyalty. The PlayStation 2 would go on to win the war of its generation, but Microsoft's Xbox was a tough competitor, giving the company a secure foothold, which it would later take advantage of in the next generation with the Xbox 360's dominance.
The original Xbox had a host of great games, many of which have gone on to become successful franchises, with no better example than Halo, but not all of its good games gained the attention they deserved, even if sequels managed to appear in later years.
Feature
The new generation console war may turning towads a two horse race, with Nintendo playing catch up, but wind back a few years, and Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo were all hard at it, competing for your money and loyalty. The PlayStation 2 would go on to win the war of its generation, but Microsoft's Xbox was a tough competitor, giving the company a secure foothold, which it would later take advantage of in the next generation with the Xbox 360's dominance.
The original Xbox had a host of great games, many of which have gone on to become successful franchises, with no better example than Halo, but not all of its good games gained the attention they deserved, even if sequels managed to appear in later years.
- 5/8/2014
- by aaronbirch
- Den of Geek
Feature Aaron Birch 4 Apr 2014 - 05:18
The GameCube may have been one of Nintendo's biggest commercial disappointments, but it had some stunning games. Here's our top 25...
Like Sega's ill-fated Dreamcast, the Nintendo GameCube may have failed commercially, but today it's held in high regard by gamers, and many of its titles have a cult following. The GameCube's legacy isn't merely limited to retro, cult appeal, though, and many games on the platform have survived and have been continued on later Nintendo platforms. It also played host to some people's all-time favourite entries in long-running Nintendo series, with its incarnations of some iconic Nintendo franchises beating those on the more successful platforms from the Japanese giant.
We're big fans of the GameCube here at Den Of Geek, so we're going to take a look at our top 25 titles to grace the GameCube's tiny discs. We can't pick all of the platform's best games,...
The GameCube may have been one of Nintendo's biggest commercial disappointments, but it had some stunning games. Here's our top 25...
Like Sega's ill-fated Dreamcast, the Nintendo GameCube may have failed commercially, but today it's held in high regard by gamers, and many of its titles have a cult following. The GameCube's legacy isn't merely limited to retro, cult appeal, though, and many games on the platform have survived and have been continued on later Nintendo platforms. It also played host to some people's all-time favourite entries in long-running Nintendo series, with its incarnations of some iconic Nintendo franchises beating those on the more successful platforms from the Japanese giant.
We're big fans of the GameCube here at Den Of Geek, so we're going to take a look at our top 25 titles to grace the GameCube's tiny discs. We can't pick all of the platform's best games,...
- 4/3/2014
- by aaronbirch
- Den of Geek
It’s one thing to have a secret project in the works, but five? That seems to be the case with Ubisoft Toronto, according to comments from Studio Manager Jade Raymond.
Raymond spoke at South By Southwest, revealing that two of the games in question are being co-developed with other studios, while the remaining three are the work of the Toronto studio alone.
There are definitely a lot of plates spinning. None of them have been announced.
Not exactly a concrete answer, but at least we know games are being made. We do have previous confirmation that Ubisoft Toronto is helping out with the next Rainbow Six entry, subtitled Patriots, but outside of that the mystery titles are anyone’s guess. I’m secretly cheering for a true Prince of Persia revival… or perhaps Michel Ancel has infiltrated the Toronto studio and is contracting its help to finish Beyond Good and Evil...
Raymond spoke at South By Southwest, revealing that two of the games in question are being co-developed with other studios, while the remaining three are the work of the Toronto studio alone.
There are definitely a lot of plates spinning. None of them have been announced.
Not exactly a concrete answer, but at least we know games are being made. We do have previous confirmation that Ubisoft Toronto is helping out with the next Rainbow Six entry, subtitled Patriots, but outside of that the mystery titles are anyone’s guess. I’m secretly cheering for a true Prince of Persia revival… or perhaps Michel Ancel has infiltrated the Toronto studio and is contracting its help to finish Beyond Good and Evil...
- 3/10/2014
- by Griffin Vacheron
- We Got This Covered
Dominic Lipinski/Pa Archive/Press Association Images
Regardless of what state you believe the video game industry to be in when it comes to gender politics, it’s acceptable for us to acknowledge how far we’ve come in just 10 years. No longer are games like Beyond Good and Evil, where a female protagonist exists without being objectified, instantly considered inevitable failures.
Games like Mass Effect, Tomb Raider, Dragon Age and even Bayonetta are starting to reveal how effective it is for video game companies to craft games that appeal to both genders, which is both a profitable and moral direction for us to go in as video games continue to evolve as a medium.
But there is much more work to be done. Specifically, the video game industry has many lessons to learn and adapt to if they want to cultivate this growing audience of female gamers who are...
Regardless of what state you believe the video game industry to be in when it comes to gender politics, it’s acceptable for us to acknowledge how far we’ve come in just 10 years. No longer are games like Beyond Good and Evil, where a female protagonist exists without being objectified, instantly considered inevitable failures.
Games like Mass Effect, Tomb Raider, Dragon Age and even Bayonetta are starting to reveal how effective it is for video game companies to craft games that appeal to both genders, which is both a profitable and moral direction for us to go in as video games continue to evolve as a medium.
But there is much more work to be done. Specifically, the video game industry has many lessons to learn and adapt to if they want to cultivate this growing audience of female gamers who are...
- 2/15/2014
- by Jon Negroni
- Obsessed with Film
by Matt Hawkins
There have been countless individuals who have long tried to evangelize the artistry of video game music, though few have been as high profile and successful as Tommy Tallarico.
A game musician himself, Tallarico is perhaps best known as the man behind Video Games Live, a concert series that travels the globe and highlights music from games, new and old, in a (mostly) orchestrated format.
There's been two live recordings thus far, and there might be a third, provided the just launched Kickstarter is a success.
Given the success of the concerts and albums thus far, why is Tallarico turning to crowd sourced funding. Because, as difficult is it is to finance a video game, it's just as tricky to produce a CD in this mp3 driven world:
There are numerous selling points in Tallarico's pitch, including how the third album will contain compositions that one usually doesn't find in similar endeavors,...
There have been countless individuals who have long tried to evangelize the artistry of video game music, though few have been as high profile and successful as Tommy Tallarico.
A game musician himself, Tallarico is perhaps best known as the man behind Video Games Live, a concert series that travels the globe and highlights music from games, new and old, in a (mostly) orchestrated format.
There's been two live recordings thus far, and there might be a third, provided the just launched Kickstarter is a success.
Given the success of the concerts and albums thus far, why is Tallarico turning to crowd sourced funding. Because, as difficult is it is to finance a video game, it's just as tricky to produce a CD in this mp3 driven world:
There are numerous selling points in Tallarico's pitch, including how the third album will contain compositions that one usually doesn't find in similar endeavors,...
- 8/16/2013
- by MTV Video Games
- MTV Multiplayer
I've always thought of Ubisoft's "Rabbids" franchise as cartoon characters in search of an actual cartoon to be in. The ubiquitous minigame collections they starred in, while not always especially fun, were injected with a degree of personality for games of their type--manic, a little weird, and relentless.
Well, the alien rabbits are making their animation debut this weekend in "Rabbids Invasion" on Nickelodeon, and after the jump, we've got a clip from the series.
Watch: Rabbid Invasion Season 1, Ep. 1 Premiere Clip
The CG project was developed by Ubisoft Motion Pictures, in what is, I guess, their first independently-produced project. The 26-episode series makes its debut on Saturday at 3 with the half-hour premiere, "Omelet Party."
Now where's our cel-shaded "Beyond Good and Evil" cartoon?
Related video:
Watch: High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange With Sherleek Holmes! Feat. Weird Al
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Well, the alien rabbits are making their animation debut this weekend in "Rabbids Invasion" on Nickelodeon, and after the jump, we've got a clip from the series.
Watch: Rabbid Invasion Season 1, Ep. 1 Premiere Clip
The CG project was developed by Ubisoft Motion Pictures, in what is, I guess, their first independently-produced project. The 26-episode series makes its debut on Saturday at 3 with the half-hour premiere, "Omelet Party."
Now where's our cel-shaded "Beyond Good and Evil" cartoon?
Related video:
Watch: High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange With Sherleek Holmes! Feat. Weird Al
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Follow @MTVMultiplayer on Twitter and be sure to "like" us...
- 8/1/2013
- by Charles Webb
- MTV Multiplayer
Progressing chronologically through their history of consoles, Sony has slashed the prices on a range of titles from the PSOne and PS2 era respectively in the last few weeks. These discounts were implemented in tandem with the #PlaystationMemories campaign that spread across Twitter – a beckon call for fans to reminisce about all things Playstation. And just yesterday, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe continued with its software sale by initiating a list of savings for a selection of Playstation 3 titles.
You can check out the online library in full right here. A point to note, too, is that Playstation Plus owners will get a further 10% off these games unless otherwise stated.
• Alice: Madness Returns – Was €29.99/£19.99, now €19.99/£15.99
• Ape Escape – Was €12.99/£10.99, now €6.49/£5.19
• Beyond Good and Evil HD – Was €9.99/£7.99, now €4.99/£3.99
• Demon’s Souls – Was €19.99/£15.99, now €9.99/£7.99
• F1 2012 – Was €39.99/£29.99, now €19.99/£15.99
• F1 Race Stars – Was €24.99/£19.99, now €19.99/£15.99
• inFAMOUS Collection – Was €34.99/£28.49, Now €17.99/£13.99
• Killzone – Was €14.99/£11.99, now €7.49/£5.99
• LittleBigPlanet – Was €14.99/£10.99, now €7.49/£5.99
• Medieval Moves...
You can check out the online library in full right here. A point to note, too, is that Playstation Plus owners will get a further 10% off these games unless otherwise stated.
• Alice: Madness Returns – Was €29.99/£19.99, now €19.99/£15.99
• Ape Escape – Was €12.99/£10.99, now €6.49/£5.19
• Beyond Good and Evil HD – Was €9.99/£7.99, now €4.99/£3.99
• Demon’s Souls – Was €19.99/£15.99, now €9.99/£7.99
• F1 2012 – Was €39.99/£29.99, now €19.99/£15.99
• F1 Race Stars – Was €24.99/£19.99, now €19.99/£15.99
• inFAMOUS Collection – Was €34.99/£28.49, Now €17.99/£13.99
• Killzone – Was €14.99/£11.99, now €7.49/£5.99
• LittleBigPlanet – Was €14.99/£10.99, now €7.49/£5.99
• Medieval Moves...
- 7/25/2013
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
by Ryan Rigley
With the release of "X-Men: Days of Future Past" still a year away and "The Wolverine" just around the corner, we here at MTV Splash Page have mutants on the mind. Especially with the ever-expanding amounts of "Wolverine" clips and featurettes surfacing in promotion for the film. Last week, we got a first look at one of the new villainesses that Logan will be facing off against in Japan: Viper.
Before that, we got a glimpse Yukio and Kenuichio Harada (a.k.a. the Silver Samurai) as well as two epic fight scenes: one on a train and one that takes place during a funeral. While the wait for "The Wolverine" is almost over, we can't help but think back on some of the more popular adaptations of the X-Men. Specifically "X-Men: The Animated Series," which premiered on Fox Kids back in 1992!
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With the release of "X-Men: Days of Future Past" still a year away and "The Wolverine" just around the corner, we here at MTV Splash Page have mutants on the mind. Especially with the ever-expanding amounts of "Wolverine" clips and featurettes surfacing in promotion for the film. Last week, we got a first look at one of the new villainesses that Logan will be facing off against in Japan: Viper.
Before that, we got a glimpse Yukio and Kenuichio Harada (a.k.a. the Silver Samurai) as well as two epic fight scenes: one on a train and one that takes place during a funeral. While the wait for "The Wolverine" is almost over, we can't help but think back on some of the more popular adaptations of the X-Men. Specifically "X-Men: The Animated Series," which premiered on Fox Kids back in 1992!
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- 7/18/2013
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
Morality in videogames is something that has been explored in various forms. My first experience with a morality system was from the Fable series. In the Fable games your character’s appearance changes based on how good or bad you are and each route has its own benefits. Another game that springs to mind is Black & White, which gives gamers the chance to be a God with mythical beasts at their disposal. You can either be worshipped by your villagers or feared by them.
Lionhead Studios, who are responsible for Black & White and Fable, aren’t the only ones building a morality system into their games. Mass Effect and Infamous use this tool in the same way as mentioned above. Morality, however, goes a lot further than giving players the choice to be charitable or selfish though.
Perhaps you haven’t realised it before but in Legend of Zelda: Ocarina...
Lionhead Studios, who are responsible for Black & White and Fable, aren’t the only ones building a morality system into their games. Mass Effect and Infamous use this tool in the same way as mentioned above. Morality, however, goes a lot further than giving players the choice to be charitable or selfish though.
Perhaps you haven’t realised it before but in Legend of Zelda: Ocarina...
- 7/5/2013
- by Lee Chesnalavage
- SoundOnSight
This generation is slowly converting into a new generation with PS4 and whatever Microsoft decides to call the next Xbox. However that’s not to say this generation doesn’t still have something to look forward too, that is unless some hidden gems now become next generation exclusives. Or perhaps they are secretly canceled like StarCraft Ghost…. There were several games that were announced and either showed off some CGI based trailers, or had a lot of cool information to go with the announcements. So let’s look back at games that were announced but never released (this generation at least) which we still hope to see in the future.
Agent (RockStar)
Sony steps on an E3 stage and announces RockStar will be making an exclusive title for the PS3, and the title is going to be extremely epic with the little details we find out. RockStar North, aka Grand Theft Auto developers,...
Agent (RockStar)
Sony steps on an E3 stage and announces RockStar will be making an exclusive title for the PS3, and the title is going to be extremely epic with the little details we find out. RockStar North, aka Grand Theft Auto developers,...
- 2/25/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Dustin Spino)
- Cinelinx
Warning: I am about to utterly spoil Enslaved (particularly the ending). If you ever intend to play (and I encourage you to), Do Not Read On.
“Slaves lose everything in their chains, even the desire of escaping from them: they love their servitude.”
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau, The Social Contract
Last month, developers Ninja Theory released their new iteration of the Devil May Cry series to an audience who offered a polarised response. To many it was a bold new direction for the series that revitalised the familiar with an eye to future innovation; to others it was a needless and unwelcome attempt to fix what was not broken.
So, I decided, here and now, to fearlessly leap headlong into the debate – to fearlessly review Ninja Theory’s game on my terms and to offer a searing, no-holds-barred critique that might blow this whole disagreement apart, and leave both sides hugging in the street,...
“Slaves lose everything in their chains, even the desire of escaping from them: they love their servitude.”
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau, The Social Contract
Last month, developers Ninja Theory released their new iteration of the Devil May Cry series to an audience who offered a polarised response. To many it was a bold new direction for the series that revitalised the familiar with an eye to future innovation; to others it was a needless and unwelcome attempt to fix what was not broken.
So, I decided, here and now, to fearlessly leap headlong into the debate – to fearlessly review Ninja Theory’s game on my terms and to offer a searing, no-holds-barred critique that might blow this whole disagreement apart, and leave both sides hugging in the street,...
- 2/1/2013
- by drayfish
- Obsessed with Film
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has revealed that development on Beyond Good & Evil 2 has “slowed” due to Michel Ancel’s work on Rayman Origins and Rayman Legends.
Guillemot offered the update during an interview with Polygon last week, stating:
“What’s very important is that Michel Ancel is kind of doing too many things at the same time. He was working on Rayman Origins last year, and he’s working a lot on Rayman Legends this year. So, you know, when he does that, he kind of puts too much of his time on the other projects that he has.”
“So the fact is, that working on Legends is slowing the process on Beyond Good and Evil 2.”
“It’s really a game that we’ve been working, we have worked on, and is a game that we want to do. But there are so many things that have to be done that,...
Guillemot offered the update during an interview with Polygon last week, stating:
“What’s very important is that Michel Ancel is kind of doing too many things at the same time. He was working on Rayman Origins last year, and he’s working a lot on Rayman Legends this year. So, you know, when he does that, he kind of puts too much of his time on the other projects that he has.”
“So the fact is, that working on Legends is slowing the process on Beyond Good and Evil 2.”
“It’s really a game that we’ve been working, we have worked on, and is a game that we want to do. But there are so many things that have to be done that,...
- 11/14/2012
- by Justin Alderman
- We Got This Covered
Earlier we wrote about some of the things at this year's E3 that we liked—loved, even! The 5 Things We Loved represented all of the new, exciting, shiny things coming up on the horizon that had us stoked for video games in 2012 and beyond.
But maybe we weren't totally engaged by everything publishers and devs had on display this year. In fact, we saw some things that bummed us out. Some trends that persist, born of the dark alchemy of marketing and industry malaise, or maybe just the result of unmet expectations.
Here's what we weren't feeling at this year's E3.
Why no love for the Vita
Yesterday, I mentioned how great Sony has been in the past about bringing great new content to Psn for the PS3 (and the PSP, too with some of the minis). Nothing like that was really on display for the Vita. Sure, Assassin's Creed...
But maybe we weren't totally engaged by everything publishers and devs had on display this year. In fact, we saw some things that bummed us out. Some trends that persist, born of the dark alchemy of marketing and industry malaise, or maybe just the result of unmet expectations.
Here's what we weren't feeling at this year's E3.
Why no love for the Vita
Yesterday, I mentioned how great Sony has been in the past about bringing great new content to Psn for the PS3 (and the PSP, too with some of the minis). Nothing like that was really on display for the Vita. Sure, Assassin's Creed...
- 6/7/2012
- by Charles Webb
- MTV Multiplayer
I was having a bit of downtime and browsed through my recently played games on my Xbox. I noticed that out of the last 10 games I have played in the past few weeks, 8 of them are from the Xbox Live Arcade. I didn’t even think about this while I changed games, I wasn’t changing discs; I didn’t even notice, but launching them from the quick play window.
My games list reads Splosion Man, FIFA 12, Worms, Trials HD, Worms 2: Armageddon, Beyond Good and Evil HD, Trials Evolution, Shank 2, Shadow Complex and Driver: San Francisco. Admittedly, I was just cleaning up a couple of achievements in the first Worms and the first Trials game, but I still had a lot of fun doing so, a hell of a lot more fun than anything on disc has offered me recently. Shank 2 was also the trial version but I will...
My games list reads Splosion Man, FIFA 12, Worms, Trials HD, Worms 2: Armageddon, Beyond Good and Evil HD, Trials Evolution, Shank 2, Shadow Complex and Driver: San Francisco. Admittedly, I was just cleaning up a couple of achievements in the first Worms and the first Trials game, but I still had a lot of fun doing so, a hell of a lot more fun than anything on disc has offered me recently. Shank 2 was also the trial version but I will...
- 5/30/2012
- by Sean Curran
- Obsessed with Film
Yes, it’s Beyond Good and Evil 2 time again. Things are starting to come alive in the world of Bg&E2, last week we had, what were said to be the first screens for the new game. Now there has an environmental video released, showing the same street scenes, but now with added movement of camera.
It does look rather good, Talk on the town is that this is going to be a next-gen game.Ubisoft have already said the game is in “active creation” but needs more powerful tech. If that doesn’t scream PS4 or Xbox 720, then I might eat my hat, or some other clothing article. You can see the lovely looking video below
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It does look rather good, Talk on the town is that this is going to be a next-gen game.Ubisoft have already said the game is in “active creation” but needs more powerful tech. If that doesn’t scream PS4 or Xbox 720, then I might eat my hat, or some other clothing article. You can see the lovely looking video below
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- 5/14/2012
- by Paul Collett
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
"Swedish actor Erland Josephson, who collaborated with legendary film director Ingmar Bergman in more than 40 films and plays, has died," reports the AP. He was 88. "Josephson was born in Stockholm in 1923 and met Bergman while training as an amateur actor at 16. He appeared in several Bergman plays and films. He shot to international stardom with the role of Johan in Berman's film Scenes from a Marriage, in 1973. Josephson also starred in Andrey Tarkovskiy's films Nostalghia [1983] and The Sacrifice [1986]."
"It is Josephson's face which makes him so effective on film," reads his entry in the International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers, "that bearlike aspect, his ability to look lost and forlorn, to convey a sense of suffering and bewilderment, in spite of his bluff exterior. Were one to repeat Kuleshov's famous experiment of the 1920s and to intercut the same shot of Josephson with images of joy, of sadness, of anger,...
"It is Josephson's face which makes him so effective on film," reads his entry in the International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers, "that bearlike aspect, his ability to look lost and forlorn, to convey a sense of suffering and bewilderment, in spite of his bluff exterior. Were one to repeat Kuleshov's famous experiment of the 1920s and to intercut the same shot of Josephson with images of joy, of sadness, of anger,...
- 2/29/2012
- MUBI
Erland Josephson in 2006.
Erland Josephson, a sturdy and distinguished Swedish actor best known for his frequent collaborations with legendary film and theater director Ingmar Bergman (Smiles of a Summer Night), passed away on Saturday, February 25, at the age of 88.
Josephson, who died at a Stockholm hospital, had long been suffering from Parkinson’s disease, according to a spokeswoman from Sweden’s Royal Dramatic Theatre, where he had been the managing director from 1966 to 1975.
Born in 1923 in Stockhoom to a family deeply involved in the arts (his relatives included composers, painters and a theater director who had worked with playwright August Strinberg), Josephson never had any formal acting education. But that didn’t stop him from embarking on an frequent “dramatic” collaborations with Bergman, which began in the late 1930s when Bergman directed him in a municipal stage production of The Merchant of Venice in Gothenburg. Several years later, Josephson’s...
Erland Josephson, a sturdy and distinguished Swedish actor best known for his frequent collaborations with legendary film and theater director Ingmar Bergman (Smiles of a Summer Night), passed away on Saturday, February 25, at the age of 88.
Josephson, who died at a Stockholm hospital, had long been suffering from Parkinson’s disease, according to a spokeswoman from Sweden’s Royal Dramatic Theatre, where he had been the managing director from 1966 to 1975.
Born in 1923 in Stockhoom to a family deeply involved in the arts (his relatives included composers, painters and a theater director who had worked with playwright August Strinberg), Josephson never had any formal acting education. But that didn’t stop him from embarking on an frequent “dramatic” collaborations with Bergman, which began in the late 1930s when Bergman directed him in a municipal stage production of The Merchant of Venice in Gothenburg. Several years later, Josephson’s...
- 2/27/2012
- by Laurence
- Disc Dish
Swedish actor known for his roles in Ingmar Bergman's films and television dramas
Although the actors who comprised Ingmar Bergman's repertory company all went on to make their own prestigious careers, they will for ever be associated with the great Swedish film and stage director. Erland Josephson, who has died aged 88 after suffering from Parkinson's disease, was artistically linked with Bergman even more than Max Von Sydow, Liv Ullmann and Ingrid Thulin. Josephson appeared in more than a dozen of Bergman's films, and played a Bergman surrogate in Ullmann's Faithless (2000).
In middle and old age, he was chosen by directors such as Andrei Tarkovsky and Theo Angelopoulos for the qualities he revealed in the Bergman films – a certain self-centred introspection and a deep melancholy, etched on his lined and grizzled features. Because he became a leading film actor in his 50s, he seems never to have been young.
Although the actors who comprised Ingmar Bergman's repertory company all went on to make their own prestigious careers, they will for ever be associated with the great Swedish film and stage director. Erland Josephson, who has died aged 88 after suffering from Parkinson's disease, was artistically linked with Bergman even more than Max Von Sydow, Liv Ullmann and Ingrid Thulin. Josephson appeared in more than a dozen of Bergman's films, and played a Bergman surrogate in Ullmann's Faithless (2000).
In middle and old age, he was chosen by directors such as Andrei Tarkovsky and Theo Angelopoulos for the qualities he revealed in the Bergman films – a certain self-centred introspection and a deep melancholy, etched on his lined and grizzled features. Because he became a leading film actor in his 50s, he seems never to have been young.
- 2/27/2012
- by Ronald Bergan
- The Guardian - Film News
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