lundi 30 avril 2018
The Killer: Lupita Nyong'o to Star in Gender-Swapped Remake
John Woo will helm the remake.
Black Panther's Lupita Nyong'o is reportedly set to star in the remake to John Woo's The Killer.
Per THR, Nyong'o is in talks with Universal for the lead role in what would be a gender-swapped remake. Woo will helm the project and produce alongside Mark Gordon (Source Code) and Matt Jackson. Luc Etienne is executive producing. A release date has not been set yet.
The remake follows an assassin (Nyong'o's potential role) who is sworn to protect a young woman she accidentally blinded years prior during a mob hit. The original film came out in 1989 and stars Chow Yun-Fat as the assassin Ah Jong. The landmark action thriller helped introduce Woo to Western audiences.
For IGNs thoughts on Nyong'o's latest film, read our Black Panther review. The actress is also set to star in a film based on the true events of the Dahomey "Amazons", titled The Woman King.
Alex Gilyadov is a freelance writer for IGN. Be sure to check out his YouTube channel and follow him on Twitter.
Top Comics to Buy This Week
The Avengers get relaunched and DC goes cheap.
With dozens of comic books to choose from, let us show you which are the best coming out this week. Take a look at this list spotlighting our favorite comics that we know are money well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.
Once you check out our picks, head to the comments to let us know what you’ll be buying this week!
The Avengers #1 - $4.99
Writer Jason Aaron | Artist Ed McGuinness (Marvel Comics)
We know what you're probably thinking. Marvel just reverted The Avengers back to its legacy numbering, and already they're relaunching with a new #1 issue? But when you have a creative team as impressive as this attached, you can number your book however the heck you choose.
The first new book to debut as part of Marvel's "Fresh Start" initiative, The Avengers puts a new spin on Earth's Mightiest Heroes. The roster features a healthy mix of Avengers icons and more unpredictable recruits, all of whom are joining forces to confront the ancient mysteries introduced in the pages of Marvel Legacy #1 last year. This is shaping up to be the perfect book for fans who want a clean jumping-on point after Infinity War or just want to see two of the best creators in the business working their magic together.
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Through the Mirror #1 - $3.99
Writers Scott Tipton & David Tipton | Artist Chris Johnson | Cover Artist J. K. Woodward (IDW Publishing)
Who doesn't love a good Mirror Universe story? This follow-up to the miniseries Mirror Broken pits the good and evil versions of the Next Generation crew against one another as the ISS Enterprise crosses over into the main Star Trek universe. This has all the makings of an epic new conflict for Captain Picard and the gang.
Action Comics Special #1 - $4.99
Writers Dan Jurgens, Max Landis & Mark Russell | Artists Will Conrad, Francis Manapul & Jill Thompson | Cover Artist Will Conrad (DC Comics)
The only downside to Brian Michael Bendis taking over the Superman line is that the current creative teams have to end their runs. Action Comics Special #1 serves as a finale to Dan Jurgens' two-year run on the title, with the main story delivering the final word on Lex Luthor's attempt to remodel himself as a superhero. Also look for backup stories, including one that reunites Superman: American Alien writer Max Landis with artist Francis Manapul.
Captain America #701 - $3.99
Writer Mark Waid | Artists Leonardo Romero, J. G. Jones & Adam Hughes | Cover Artist Michael Cho (Marvel Comics)
Chris Samnee may be done with Captain America, but Mark Waid still has more stories to tell before handing the series over to Ta-Nehisi Coates in July. This issue jumps forward to the 22nd Century, as the grandson of Steve Rogers carries on his legacy in a seemingly utopian Marvel Universe. We'll miss Samnee, but with an all-star lineup of artists like this, there's no reason to stop reading Cap now.
Ryan Reynolds Has the Best Deadpool Congratulations for Avengers: Infinity War
"From a guy who never knows when to quit, I’m glad you guys never did."
Deadpool is happy for the Avengers' incredible box office success.
Ryan Reynolds congratulated the MCU superheroes on Twitter for Infinity War's record-breaking opening weekend. The film had the biggest domestic opening of all time, making an estimated $250 million.
"From a guy who never knows when to quit, I’m glad you guys never did," Reynolds tweeted. "Congrats #Avengers." The actor also shared a hilarious rejection letter from Tony Stark about Deadpool potentially joining the Avengers.
This isn't the first time Ryan Reynolds has used social media to give congratulations to presumed box office competitors. When Wonder Woman passed Deadpool's box office take, he also tweeted a kind, funny comment. And let's not forget when he recently trolled Hugh Jackman when the Logan star tried to record a birthday wish.
For more fun social media action, check out Tessa Thompson's explanation of Valkyrie in Infinity War. Meanwhile, Deadpool 2 opens in theaters on May 18 and the sequel is tracking to have a huge $150 million opening in North America. As for Infinity War, check out our full breakdown of the ending.
Alex Gilyadov is a freelance writer for IGN. Be sure to check out his YouTube channel and follow him on Twitter.
Fortnite Season 4 Starts Tomorrow - Let's Celebrate With a Livestream at 10 AM PST!
Lock and load.
Fortnite's fourth season is kicking off tomorrow, which means the meteor that has long ominously loomed over players will finally make it's impact not only on the game world, but on the game proper! We're going to be streaming two hours of the game starting at 10:00 AM PST (5:00 PM GMT, 3:00 AM AU) to see what season 4 has in store for players. You should join us!
Alan is Promotions Editor at IGN who almost had a heart attack over the weekend when his dog knocked over his PS4 after the doorbell rang. Follow him on Twitter @Bright_Hollow.
Walmart Has a Huge Selection of Exclusive Funko Collectibles on Sale
So many Funkos...
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Funko is most well-known fo its Pop Vinyl figures but the company actually has tons of different products, including pins, buttons, and more. Right now Walmart is blowing the lid off its Funko vault and offering some pretty steep discounts.
You score free shipping from Walmart.com if you cram at least $35 worth of stuff into your cart, and believe me, it's surprisingly easy to do between all the Star Wars and other merch on sale now. Some of these items, like the Pop keychains, are less than $2 each.
On top of that, Walmart has a bunch of Walmart Funko exclusives on rollback right now, too. It's a lot. Brace yourself.
These cute little keychains are maybe my favorite Funko product. I have a Scrooge McDuck one, because I really love Ducktales, and I have a Rick & Morty Rick one kicking around, too. I don't even have that many keys so I don't know why I have more than one keychain.
Pins and buttons are the best. I have... a lot. More than I could hope to wear on a single item of clothing. That's not to say I haven't tried, because I have, but then my jacket ended up weighing like 20 extra pounds and it wasn't fun. At all.
Figures, Both Small and Not-So-Small
Oh yes, here we are, the figures you know and love. These are a fantastic way to cover your space in the pop culture icons you love. Plus they're sized nicely, so you can fit about 100 on your desk before people start to worry if you're capable of getting anything done anymore.
Seth Macy is IGN's Tech and Commerce editor and has toys all over the damn place. Follow him on Twitter @sethmacy.
Nintendo to Working on New Redesign of Joy-Con for Switch
New Con, same Joy.
Not long after the release of the Nintendo Switch last year, many users began noticing connection issues with the left Joy-Con controller. As found in a new filing with the Federal Communications Commission, it appears as though Nintendo is finally addressing the issue by releasing an entirely new iteration of the Joy-Con controller.
Nintendo has been working on a fix for the Joy-Con for some time now, with a variety of software fixes through numerous firmware updates. However, the issue itself mainly concerns the placement of the antenna housed inside of the left Joy-Con controller. That said, there's only so much that software updates can do to help. So an internal redesign of the Joy-Con appears to be Nintendo's best bet for an actual fix.
Details on when we'll see this new Joy-Con replacement remain sparse, but it's still nice to know that Nintendo is finally working on a resolution for this famously longlasting issue that's been plaguing the Switch. Nintendo's official response to the outcry of complaints which began back in March of last year reads as follows:
"The number is not significant. The total number of repair or replacement requests for Nintendo Switch, including for Joy-Con, is consistent with what we’ve seen for any new hardware Nintendo has launched."
Naturally, the amount of complaints has risen significantly as the Switch user install base continues to increase, and Nintendo looks to be taking them all very seriously with this new initiative.
IGN has reached out to Nintendo for comment regarding the report and will update this story when the company responds.
For more on Nintendo Switch, check out how to mod your Nintendo Switch and Joy-Con.
Filip Miucin is IGN's Nintendo Editor. Find him on Twitter @filipmiucin and every Friday on Nintendo Voice Chat.
Daily Deals: CyberPowerPC Gaming Desktop, Amazon 1-Day PC Gaming Sale
Acer Intel Core i7 15" Laptop for $459, 50% off Linksys AC3200 Router, 1TB Portable Drive for $39.99, 25% off Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and More.
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Today's Newest Deals
This is a great price for the latest generation Intel Core i7 hexacore processor, and the included video card will easily run any game at 1080p resolution. Currently sells for $1130 on Amazon.
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Rarely do I see a Core i7 laptop drop below $500. This laptop includes a 15" 1080p IPS display, 7th gen Intel Core i7-7500U, 8GB RAM, and 1TB HDD.
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This is a certified refurbished unit that comes with a 90-day manufacturer's warranty. Users report receiving an essentially flawless brand new item. This is a well rated router and currently sells for $200 new on Amazon.
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I've actually broken out what I think are the best deals below, but there are plenty more to choose from. Keyboards, mice, storage, monitors, and even gaming PCs are on sale.
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Today only. Compatible with PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Other portable drives on sale:
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You can't get any more capacity on a single hard drive, and this is the lowest price you'll find for 8TB anywhere. Compatible with PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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Today only. If you want to use this externally as storage for your PS4 or Xbox One, you'll also need a 2.5" USB 3.0 enclosure.
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Today only. This Acer features 1920x1080 resolution, 1ms response time, 144Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync , and DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI.
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Today only. This is IGN Deals' best selling gaming headset and for good reason. We rated it a 9.8/10 here at IGN.
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Today only. The Nighthawks are one of the most popular AC routers around, for gamers and non-gamers alike. Amazon has over 20,000 user reviews with a strong 84% rating. I have a Nighthawk X4 myself and love it.
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We all know that brand new Apple products are very rarely heavily discounted. Not only are these very popular items marked down significantly, they're sold by a very reputable merchant.
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True HDR 4K TVs:
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On the product page, scroll down a bit until you see the "Buy Together & Save" panel. Click on "add all to cart" to get a $50 Walmart gift card.
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Even if PC digital copies were eligible for Amazon Prime or Best Buy GCU discounts, they still wouldn't be cheaper than the price you'll pay here. GMG is a legit site and I've bought plenty of games from them in the past. The game is downloaded via Steam and you'll get to play 48 hours in advance.
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Specs include a 15.6" 1080p GSYNC IPS display, Intel Core i5-7300HQ quad-core, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, and GeForce GTX 1060 6GB.
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Specs include a 15" 1080p IPS display, Intel Core i5-7300HQ quad-core, 8GB RAM, dual drives (128GB SSD + 1TB HDD), GeForce GTX 1060 6GB.
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Today only. This THX certified receiver boasts 6 HDMI inputs and 2 outputs, 5.2.2ch Dolby Atmos and DTS:x support, multi-zone capabilities, WiFi, Bluetooth, built-in Chromecast, and more.
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Includes four 2.5-pound plates, four 6-pound plates, two dumbbell handles and collars. Plates are solid cast iron with a baked enamel finish.
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With summer fast approaching, there's no better time to pick up this well rated fan at a very generous discount (normally $39.99).
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In addition to the slick design, this controller has rubberized grips.
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Back in Stock. This is the largest set LEGO has ever sold, is an Ultimate Collector Series item, and has always sold out very quickly. Yes, this is very very pricey for a LEGO set, but if you actually factor in the cost per LEGO for an Ultimate Collector's Series set, it's actually pretty good.
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This week's new Dell TV deals.
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This is an outstanding config for the price, especially considering the high quality of the display (it's a 15" 1080p Full HD IPS panel) and the video card (GTX 1050 Ti). Other specs include a 7th gen Intel Core i5-7300HQ quad-core processor, 8GB RAM, and 1TB HDD.
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This limited edition set was $29.99 when it first released earlier this year, and it's only available at Walmart. This set stands apart from other Lego Classic sets with its uncommon colors and pieces. For those dealseekers who go by the standard that anything under $0.10 per brick is a deal, this set comes in well under at only $0.06 per brick.
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A 12 month subscription normally costs $59.99. If you're going for Gold for the long haul, it's much cheaper getting the 12-month sub over the smaller 1-month, 3-month, or 6-month subs.
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For only $10.99 per course, you can train yourself in tools, software, and programming languages specific to the gaming industry. I and other people here have used Udemy and would easily recommend one of these hugely informative courses for the same cost as a Switch screen protector.
More Great Deals
Sign up for a 3-month prepaid subscription, and you'll also get a brand new Apple 4K TV. If you sign up for the cheapest plan ($35/mo), that means you're only paying $105 total for 3 months of DirecTV and the Apple TV. To give you a proper perspective of how good of a deal this is, Apple Store currently sells the Apple TV 4K for $179.99. Make sure to cancel your service before the auto-renewal (unless, of course, you plan to continue service).
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For a limited time, sign up for any Hulu plan and add on HBO (Game of Thrones, Westworld) for only $4.99/mo for 6 months. After your 6 months are up, you can cancel at anytime. Hulu costs $7.99/mo for the limited commercial option and $11.99/mo for the no commercial option. As a comparison, signing up for HBO direct costs $14.99/mo.
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List price $430.20.
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List price $59.99/mo.
Eric Song is IGN's deal curator and spends roughly 1/4 of his income on stuff he posts. Check out his latest Daily Deals Article, follow him at IGN Deals on Twitter and Facebook, and subscribe to his IGN Deals Newsletter.
Teen Titans GO! Movie Posters Stand in the Shadow of Justice League
Robin is quite annoyed with Batman.
New Teen Titans GO! to the Movies posters feature the live-action Justice League towering over the titular superheroes.
The images include a disgruntled Robin who doesn't want to be in the shadow of Batman anymore. Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Raven are also mocking Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and Superman, while Starfire seems to be quite annoyed with the Flash. Check out the posters in the image gallery below.
The feature-length animated movie, based on the Cartoon Network show, opens in theaters on July 27 in the U.S. and August 3 in the UK. The story follows Teen Titans Robin (Scott Menville), Starfire (Hynden Walch), Raven (Tara Strong), Cyborg (Khary Payton), and Beast Boy (Greg Cipes) trying to get their big pop-culture break by seeking out a popular Hollywood director (Kristen Bell).
While the posters use the live-action Justice League characters from last year's film, they will also appear in animated form with big name voice actors. Nicolas Cage will be voicing Superman, and singer/songwriter Halsey and rapper Lil Yachty will voice Wonder Woman and Green Lantern, respectively.
For more on the series, check out what we think are the top 10 Teen Titans GO! episodes.
Alex Gilyadov is a freelance writer for IGN. Be sure to check out his YouTube channel and follow him on Twitter.
Corsair Harpoon RGB Gaming Mouse Review
A well-rounded gaming mouse for gamers on a budget.
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The Corsair Harpoon RGB (See it on Amazon) sits on the bottom rung of Corsair’s mouse line-up, but it is not without its charms. Corsair makes smart sacrifices to hit a very reasonable $29.99 price for the Harpoon RGB. Like its name suggests, the mouse features RGB lighting along with precise performance with five DPI settings, plus a useful sniper setting you won’t find on other budget mice. We put it through its paces to see how it stacks up to other budget gaming mice:
Design and Features
The Corsair Harpoon RGB Gaming Mouse looks and feels more expensive than it is. It’s light but not to the point of feeling cheap and flimsy. The build quality and ergonomics are excellent. The mouse features textured, molded rubber side grips that have a concave, scooped-out shape that lets you get a firm hold on the mouse that won’t slip. The sides flare out toward the bottom, creating a slight platform to rest your thumb and fingers.
The Harpoon RGB is a right-handed mouse. It has a pleasing curve to it that fits the palm for right-handed mousing. To accommodate the flared sides, the mouse sits up a bit higher than other gaming mice. Its height and rounded shape make it a natural fit for those of you who are palm grippers, but I employ a claw grip and loved the feel of the mouse, mostly due to the scooped-out shape of the sides and their grippy feel.
The mouse feature six programmable buttons. On top, there’s the right-and-left mouse buttons, a clickable scroll wheel, and a DPI settings button just behind the scroll wheel. On the left side are forward and back buttons. The side buttons are perfectly located just above where your thumb rests; they are easily accessible but kept out of your way when not needed.
Like the sides, the scroll wheel has a rubberized, textured feel that adds to the mouse’s feeling of solid build quality.
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The build quality and ergonomics are excellent.
The Harpoon RGB has a design quirk in that the mouse does not close around the scroll wheel. Instead, there is an open gap between the right-and-left mouse buttons. It doesn’t have any effect on the mouse’s performance or click-ability; it just looks a bit different is all. At the very least it probably makes dislodging any dirt, crumbs or grime from the scroll wheel region a bit easier.
Unlike other budget mice, the scroll wheel lacks lighting. The only lighting you get with the Harpoon RGB is under your palm with the Corsair logo, so you won’t be able to enjoy it when you’re using it.
One of the features most budget mice sacrifice to hit a low price is by ditching onboard memory, but not so with the Harpoon RGB. It has onboard memory so you can take your settings from one PC to another, so you can be plugged in and gaming in no-time.
Software
The Harpoon RGB works without any additional software or drivers, but it’s worth your time to install the free Corsair Utility Engine (CUE). With it you can tweak the DPI settings and RGB lighting effects and set macros and other actions.
The CUE app lets you enable up to five DPI settings that range from 250 DPI to 6,000 DPI, which is an average range for a budget gaming mouse. On a mouse like the Harpoon with only one button to cycle through the DPI settings (as opposed to two buttons that would let you move up or down through a range), I usually disable all but two DPI settings for a FPS: a low DPI setting for controlling a sniper scope and a higher setting for general action, whether I’m wielding a shotgun or knife. I don’t want to have to cycle through extra DPI settings when I’m switching from shotgun to sniper or vice versa. With the Harpoon RGB, however, gamers get the best of both DPI worlds because it has a separate sniper setting.
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The Harpoon RGB works without any additional software or drivers.
On the DPI page of CUE, you can enable between one and five active DPI settings, each of which you can customize with a DPI figure of your choosing. There’s a separate Sniper setting, but you can’t enable it on the DPI page. Instead, you’ll need to head over to the Actions page and remap one of the mouse buttons to use it (I chose to remap the forward side button). With the sniper setting separate from the DPI button, you are free to keep as many DPI settings active as you find useful while still having the sniper DPI a single button press away.
On the Lighting Effects page, you can select the color and pattern of the LED lights for the Corsair logo. And if you’ll return to the DPI page with me for a moment, I should note that you can set a color for each of the DPI settings. When you switch to a DPI setting, it will flash to its color for a few seconds, which helps you keep track of which DPI setting you are using. The DPI lighting indicator would be more useful, however, if the scroll wheel had lighting because in order to see the logo flash the color of the DPI setting you selected, you must lift your palm to peek at it.
Gaming
To test the Corsair Harpoon RGB, I fired up Battlefield 3 and Counter Strike: Global Offensive. On both games, the Harpoon felt accurate and responsive. It glided smoothly, whether I was using it on my mouse pad or directly on top my desk. The buttons are well laid out and easy to click, and each click offers a satisfying feel that’s neither too stiff nor too loose. The rubber side grips let you keep a firm grasp during the action without the worry of slippage.
Being able to change DPI settings on the fly enhanced the experience on both games. On a 27-inch, 1440p display, I didn’t need the highest DPI setting. I settled on two settings, 1,500 DPI and 4,500 DPI. The lower setting gave me a bit more precision and control, and the higher setting allowed me to have smooth, side-to-side coverage across my monitor. Anything higher than 4,500 DPI felt jittery, but it’s nice to know I have a little DPI overhead should I upgrade to a larger monitor in the future that might necessitate a higher DPI. In addition to the two main DPI settings, I also used the Sniper setting at its 250 DPI setting to line up sniper headshots.
Purchasing Guide
The Corsair Harpoon RGB Gaming Mouse can be purchased directly from Corsair’s website for $29.99, but is available at a slight discount on Amazon. It drops to $20 occasionally, but $30 is more typical:
The Verdict
The Corsair Harpoon RGB Gaming Mouse is a well-rounded budget mouse for gamers. It boasts accurate performance, a comfortable design, six programmable buttons, and excellent DPI settings that include a helpful sniper setting.
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