Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are all set to helm a brand new series of Star Wars films. They should feel right at home. After all, Game of Thrones is essentially just Star Wars already, give or take a Death Star and a dragon or two.
Don’t take our word for it. The following characters match-ups prove that there’s not much difference between the citizens of Westeros and those who live in a galaxy far, far away.
Spoilers ahead!
If you’re a fan of the SMG in Fortnite‘s Battle Royale mode, you should get some time in with the game now. Epic Games plans to at least temporarily remove it from the popular online shooter on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, although some variants of it will remain usable for the time being.
As part of its recent development update, Epic shared some plans it has for the game, including a 60 FPS mode on consoles and the introduction of new items. It also noted that a specific gun–the SMG–will be put into the “Vault.” The developer has since expanded on what this means exactly.
Effectively, the SMG will be gone completely from the game, though it will return in the future. “As we add more weapons, consumables, and other item types, we want to make sure that the balance of itemization isn’t ruined,” an Epic representative wrote on Reddit. “Expect more items to be released (and likewise vaulted!) in the future. And of course, items will often come back out of the Vault when the timing is right.”
It’s important to note that this change specifically involves the basic SMG; another post from Epic on Reddit confirmed, “Tactical SMG and the Suppressed SMG will still drop.” Unfortunately there’s no indication provided of just how long a stay in the Vault may last, be it days, weeks, or months.
Fortnite’s new update just added a weapon type in the Crossbow, which is silent and features unlimited ammo. New weapons and consumables are also in the works, Epic confirmed in its development update, though it also teased, “Additionally, we’re looking to add different types of items down the road (beyond just weapons and consumables) that will allow for exciting new ways to play.”
Beyond that, Epic also has plans for many new Limited-Time Modes. Among those on the way in the near future are a modified version of 50v50, Blitz (where matches are shorter), and one where there is less time between circles. The studio is also listening to feedback regarding proposed changes to Fortnite’s matchmaking.
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Power Rangers will continue to air on Nickelodeon for many more years.
The network announced it has extended its partnership with Saban Brands to keep Nickelodeon as the official U.S. broadcaster for Power Rangers through 2021. This year, the series celebrates 25 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest running TV shows ever with nearly 900 episodes aired.
“Saban Brands has been a leader in kids’ entertainment since its inception and we look forward to continuing our strong relationship by bringing fans more Power Rangers on Nickelodeon in the coming years,” Nickelodeon Group chief marketing officer and president of consumer products Pam Kaufman said.
Shigeru Miyamoto has revealed why Nintendo decided to develop a Mario movie with Minions studio Illumination Entertainment.
During a recent Q&A, Miyamoto said Nintendo has long been talking about making a Mario movie by itself. However, after realizing making games is completely different from developing films, Miyamoto decided to enlist help from a renowned movie studio. The Mario creator met with several filmmakers, but Miyamoto clicked with Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri the most.
Nintendo is enjoying a wave of success with the Switch, drowning out the tepid reception of the Wii U, which the Switch has already outsold, just 10 months into its lifecycle. At the company’s investor call, director and creative lead Shigeru Miyamoto outlined plans for the console, which are ambitious to say the least. Miyamoto seems confident that the usual console lifecycle of five to six years is something that Nintendo can prolong for the Switch.
“Nintendo also has a system in place whereby the software developers focus on these hardware features in their development efforts for the continuation of the Nintendo Switch business,” Miyamoto said in a recent investor Q&A.
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Final Fantasy 14’s latest DLC, Rise of a New Sun, rolled out in patch 4.2 last month, and is the second major expansion following 2017’s Stormblood. Matt “Bayohne” Hilton, from Square Enix’s community team, has confirmed that The Forbidden Land – Eureka Anemos will follow in patch 4.25. The content will be similar to Diadem, which wasn’t very well received at the time, but Final Fantasy 14’s director and producer, Naoki Yoshida, has elaborated on what’s in store, and the lessons they learned from Diadem’s realease.
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Vikings creator Michael Hirst and Goodfellas director Martin Scorsese are developing an ancient Rome TV series.
In an interview with The Guardian, Hirst revealed he is teaming up with Scorsese on a series about the rise of the Roman empire and a young Julius Caesar titled The Caesars. Hirst and Scorsese envision the show as a TV drama lasting several seasons. The show will focus heavily on Julius Caesar’s experiences as a young man and ruler, which Hirst believes hasn’t really been explored yet on television or film.
“In the movies he’s usually a middle-aged guy, struggling with political complexities,” Hirst said, speaking about Julius Caesar. “But he was fantastically interesting and ambitious when he was younger. A lot of the Caesars came to power when they were young, and we’ve never really seen that on screen.”
Nintendo’s managing executive officer, Shinya Takahashi says that there are some aspects of the company’s upcoming paid online service that will be “worth the wait.” The online service was discussed in an investor Q&A, and Nintendo President, Tatsumi Kimishima, said that the service is going to be just “one component” of the company’s plan to “diversify” how their games are played, as well as how they’ll get more people to play them.
Nintendo’s online paid service for the Switch was initially planned to launch last year, but a delay was announced, pushing it back to 2018. The service is now planned for a September 2018 launch, and we’ve not had much more information other than the prices for the membership plans and the names of a few titles that will be included in their Classic Game Selection.
