I hear the familiar sound of the dragon's roar as it splashes onto the screen. The title for Dragon Age: Origins lands with a metallic clang just before the start-up menu appears to welcome me in, as though I'm standing in front of the door of a home I know so well. Then, as I watch an intro cinematic that I've seen so many times before, the heavy feeling hanging over me subsides a little for the first time in weeks. We all have those games that we've played so many times that we know them like the backs of our hands. You know, the games that you've spent countless hours exploring until you know its virtual world as well as the streets of your hometown. You learn what enemies lie in wait and how to defeat them, what quests have yet to be completed along your journey, and which choices you'll have to make. You've even committed to memory some conversations and all of the story beats, not unlike the way you know all of the words to your favorite song after playing it on repeat. With … [Read more...] about Returning to Dragon Age: Origins feels like coming home, and it’s helping me navigate through grief
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Cinderella’s Evil Stepsisters Movie In The Works From Bridesmaids Duo Kristen Wiig & Annie Mumolo
On the heels of the recently released Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar , writer-actor team Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo are currently writing an untitled, live-action musical comedy about Cinderella's evil stepsisters. News of the project and the pair's involvement was first reported by Deadline , who is also indicating that due to the movie's early stage, it's not yet known whether Wiig and Mumolo will also be starring in the film. Together, Wiig and Mumolo made a huge impact in writing the 2011 comedy Bridesmaids. While Wiig is likely best known for her time as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, since leaving the sketch and variety show in 2012, she has gone on to prove herself as a multifaceted performer--ranging from Barbara Minerva/Cheetah in Wonder Woman 1984 and the moody 2014 drama The Skeleton Twins to the 2016 reboot of Ghostbusters. Mumolo has appeared in Judd Apatow's This Is Forty, Bad Moms, The Boss, and also had a recurring role on Amazon's Transparent. … [Read more...] about Cinderella’s Evil Stepsisters Movie In The Works From Bridesmaids Duo Kristen Wiig & Annie Mumolo
Apple TV+’s Mythic Quest Returns In Special Episode Featuring Anthony Hopkins
After a sweet and somber season one finale, Apple TV+'s Mythic Quest is back with a special episode featuring Anthony Hopkins and an unusual-looking team building exercise. The episode, titled "Everlight," comes three weeks ahead of the show's season two premiere on Monday 7, and wraps up the current quarantine arc established in the season one special. According to executive producer Rob McElhenney , "Everlight" seeks to address "the practical and emotional difficulties of returning to normalcy." Written by Ashly Burch (who also plays game tester Rachel in the show), "Everlight" picks up several months after season one ends and follows the developers behind fictional MMO Mythic Quest as they return to the studio after a long and stressful period of working from home. In order to unify the team following their separation, creative director Ian Grimm (McElhenney) plans a day of live-action role-playing for the staff in the shape of an annual holiday called "Everlight." However, in … [Read more...] about Apple TV+’s Mythic Quest Returns In Special Episode Featuring Anthony Hopkins
Final Fantasy III – new exclusive info
Today, Square Enix has granted GamesRadar exclusive new info, artwork and screens for Final Fantasy III , the upcoming DS remake of one of the company's most important RPGs. Never before seen in the US in its original form, this classic is being re-imagined from the ground up, with all new graphics, characters and gameplay. Today, we give you an early peek into the latest details of the fascinating world of Final Fantasy III . Check below for the hottest screens, and page on through for details on never-before-seen characters. Then, check out the character jobs you know and love. … [Read more...] about Final Fantasy III – new exclusive info
Pat McAfee Joins WWE Smackdown Live Announce Team
Friday morning, WWE announced that Pat McAfee will debut as the new commentator on Smackdown, joining Michael Cole at ringside. This comes after Corey Graves moved to Raw, to join Byron Saxton and new commentator, MLB and NHL announcing veteran Adnan Virk, on that show's new announce team. Previously, ring veteran Samoa Joe was a member of the Raw commentary team but was recently released , along with other WWE superstars. Tom Phillips will head to being the backstage voice of 205 Live as well as continue to be senior manager of on-air talent. In addition, Phillips will oversee special projects for WWE’s programming on Peacock and at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando. McAfee dropped the news with a huge social media announcement to WWE fans. Good morning beautiful people... #PatsUpToSomethin pic.twitter.com/pRWzIxLBGb — Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 16, 2021 “For as long as I can remember WWE has been a company that I have admired, both for its incredible … [Read more...] about Pat McAfee Joins WWE Smackdown Live Announce Team