FLCL: Alternative Episode 4 Review

Spoilers for the episode follow.

Following a series of episodes detailing the lives of Kana’s crew, FLCL: Alternative takes a detour back into romance territory with a love story between Kana and basketball manager Sasaki. Although this romance has been brewing for awhile, the message feels like a bit of a retread of the earlier saga with Hijiri. Still, “Pit-a-Pat” has some amusing moments, like the over the top basketball game, and even introduces some hints at what Medical Mechanica may be planning for the final two episodes.

The love triangle begins when Kana sees Haruko – who is posing as the basketball team’s new coach – aggressively flirting with Sasaki. Given Haruko’s history of toying with protagonists’ emotions it’s obvious what Haruko is after, but she can’t seem to crack Kana who simply runs away when the scene becomes too much for her. In the previous series Haruko has always abused the protagonist’s N.O. summons to fend off Medical Mechanica’s fierce machines as she searches for the ever-elusive Atomsk, but in this more subdued action-lite take on FLCL it’s unclear what her end goal is. That uncertainty is a little worrying with two episodes left in Alternative, but I hope to see a different goal from Haruko in her third confrontation with Medical Mechanica.

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Google’s Project Stream Will Let You Play Assassin’s Creed Odyssey in Chrome

Google and Ubisoft have announced that Google’s Project Stream will be testing its gaming streaming capabilities via its Chrome browser using Assassin’s Creed Odyssey starting on October 5.

Both Google and Ubisoft made individual announcements on the subject, focusing on the technological advancements that make streaming a game like Odyssey on a web browser possible. Though spots to join the Project Stream trial are limited, those who qualify and are selected will be able to play the game for free for a limited time.

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Valve Has Recently Removed Over 170 ‘Trolling’ Games From Steam

Valve has removed an estimated 179 games from Steam for “straight up trolling” over the past few weeks, reports PC Gamer.

Among the games removed are a number with vulgar or sophomoric names, mostly referring to certain body parts and/or sexual content. Also included in the bans were 32 Achievement Hunter games, seven games with the word “hentai” in their name, and the following highlights:

  • Logan vs. KSI
  • Mariko: Hot Nightlife
  • Home Alone Girlfriend
  • Dad’s Co-Worker
  • X-Ray Hospital
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Fortnite’s Floating Island Is Moving, and Its Cube Is Set to Grow

Fortnite’s never-ending map changes that serve as its story are, unsurprisingly, continuing through Season 6. It looks like the focus this season will be on the floating island above Loot Lake, which EGM reports is on the move.

Season 5 ended when the giant purple cube having finished its own journey around the map by melting into Loot Lake.

Season 6 then began when the cube lifted the Loot Lake’s island into the sky. It now seems the cube is moving the island to each of the runes it created during Season 5 in reverse order.

In fact, Fortnite Master tweeted Sunday that the island had reached the first rune and raised the platform it resides on. This seemed to cause bouncy volcanic craters to appear in the corrupted area.Capture

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Netflix Will Air DC’s Titans Outside USA

Netflix has acquired the foreign streaming rights for DC Universe’s new Titans series. The series launches in the US on October 12, while the Netflix streaming deal gives DC a cash infusion to show it elsewhere, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The series was originally developed for TNT, but then joined the newly launched DC Universe streaming service as its first scripted drama. It follows Robin as he steps out from the Bat-family to lead a new group of heroes, including superheroes Starfire, Raven, and Beast Boy. DC Universe costs $8 per month, bringing together original television series, comics, and classic movies.

So far the service is in its infancy–it only launched last month–but we’ve been impressed by what seems like a solid start with room to grow. The model works similarly to CBS’ All Access, which offers Star Trek Discovery as an exclusive streaming show.

“DC Universe, as a beta, isn’t filled with too many bugs and actually works exceptionally well for something this large,” wrote Mat Efring. “The only real downside is the lack of certain content, specifically the DCEUDC extended cinematic universe movies. DC Universe will be a thrill to DC Comics readers and enthusiasts but doesn’t have that mass appeal it needs yet. Hopefully, that will change with the release of series like Titans.”

Pokemon Go: You Have A Little More Time To Hatch Region-Exclusive Pokemon From Eggs

Pokemon Go‘s Ultra Bonus Event has come to an end, but developer Niantic has extended one of the bonuses it offered. The studio announced that Farfetch’d, Kangaskhan, Mr. Mime, and Tauros will continue to hatch from 7 km Eggs until October 8, giving you a little more time to get your hands on these rare Pokemon.

What makes these four monsters particularly desirable is that each one is normally exclusive to a certain region. Tauros can only be found in North America; Mr. Mime only appears throughout Europe; Kangaskhan is primarily found in Australia; and Farfetch’d is limited to Asia.

To add any of these Pokemon to your collection, you’d typically have to either travel to said regions or trade with someone who has already captured them, but even the latter option requires both players to meet in-person. Thanks to this bonus, you’ll have a chance of hatching the monsters from 7 km Eggs–the same type of Eggs that are also capable of hatching Alolan variants.

In addition to that, Pokemon Go players still have a chance to capture Mewtwo. The Legendary Psychic Pokemon began appearing in standard Raid Battles for the first time on September 20, shortly after Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres left the game. Mewtwo will remain a Raid Boss until October 23. Meanwhile, the Mythical Pokemon Deoxys has begun appearing in EX Raids, an exclusive type of Raid Battles that require an invitation.

Pokemon Go’s next Community Day event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 21. The featured Pokemon this month will be Beldum. While Niantic has yet to announce what special move it will be able to learn during the event, it will presumably be Metagross’s signature attack Meteor Mash, which was recently discovered by dataminers in the game’s code.

Spider-Man: Far From Home’s Villain Mysterio Revealed In On-Set Images

Spider-Man: Far From Home is the upcoming sequel to last year’s Marvel blockbuster Spider-Man: Homecoming, and it’s set to hit theaters in July next year. It has been rumored for several months that the film’s villain is Mysterio, with Jake Gyllenhall playing the role. While Marvel has yet to officially announce this, new on-set images released suggest that Mysterio is indeed the movie’s bad guy.

The pictures were taken on the Far From Home set in Liberec in the Czech Republic, and while they are not exactly close-ups, you can clearly see Gyllenhall in Mysterio’s distinctive red-and-purple costume. Check it out below, with more over at comicbookmovie.

Spider-Man: Far From Home hits theaters on July 5, 2019. Tom Holland is back as Peter Parker, and the cast also includes Michael Keaton, Zendaya, Marisa Tomei, Cobie Smulders, and Samuel L. Jackson. Homecoming‘s Jon Watts is returning as director.

While specific plot details are still under-wraps, we do know that the movie will start immediately after the events of Avengers 4, which arrives in May. Last year, Marvel boss Kevin Feige spoke about how the film will kickstart the next phase of the MCU. “So much happens in [the third and fourth Avengers movies], as you can imagine, and so much is affected by it, that we felt what better person to hold your hand and lead you into the next incarnation of the MCU, in a grounded, realistic manner, than Peter Parker?” Feige said. “So, coming out two months after Avengers 4, [that’s what] much of what the next Spider-Man film will be about.”

In related news, production also continues on Avengers 4. Last week, actor Benedict Wong released an intriguing behind-the-scene image that hints at one of the movie’s possible villains.

Some Great Deals At Best Buy This Week: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch (US)

Each Sunday, Best Buy refreshes its weekly sale on video games (and everything else), which means a new set of PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch titles is available for cheap. Let’s take a look at the biggest games to get temporary price drops this week. You might find a deal that’s too good to pass up.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 launches October 12, but pre-ordering it gets you a $10 reward certificate. Select stores are planning midnight openings to let fans pick up their copy when it launches; you can see if there’s one near you here. Previous games in the series are on sale this week, including Black Ops 3 Zombies Chronicles Edition for $25 and WWII Gold Edition for $30.

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Sports fans can save $15 if they purchase Madden NFL 19 and FIFA 19 together. If you want to save some cash by playing last year’s football game, you can pick up Madden NFL 18 for just $15. Also on sale for $15 is Mass Effect Andromeda.

A few special DualShock 4 PS4 controllers are available this week for $65 each, including the 500 Million Limited Edition, Berry Blue, and Sunset Orange models. If you’re in the market for a headset, you can save $15 on a Turtle Beach Stealth 600 for Xbox One. And if you buy any console headset, you’ll save $10 on a three-month Xbox Live Gold subscription.

Other games on sale this week include Overwatch Game of the Year Edition and Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition for $30 each. Battlefield 1 Revolution, which comes with all of the expansions, is on sale for just $20, as are Middle-earth: Shadow of War and the racing game Redout Lightspeed Edition.

You can find more video game deals below, or check out the full list in Best Buy’s weekly ad.

Mega Man 11 Gameplay – Fuse Man (PS4)

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Netflix In October 2018: New Movies, TV Shows, And Originals Coming And Going (US)

It’s October, and the streaming giant Netflix is unleashing a plethora of new content on its streaming service. Starting on the first of the month, new movies, TV series, and Netflix originals will trickle out onto the service, with new content being added pretty much daily. It can be a lot to go through, but don’t worry, we will be highlighting some choice picks for you to check out.

Returning for a second season on October 5 is the adult animated comedy Big Mouth. Comedians Nick Kroll and John Mulaney star as two adolescent boys going through puberty. The raunchy series has the duo trying to understand life, girls, and everything else while dealing with hormone monsters and uncomfortable moments in early sexuality.

Speaking of returning Netflix originals, Castlevania comes back for a second helping on October 26. The series follows Trevor Belmont as he fights the evil forces of Dracula. Season 1 writer Warren Ellis returns, picking up on the huge cliffhanger from last year with Alucard. This season will add more episodes for a total of eight, doubling up from Season 1’s four.

As far as movies and television go, October 1 is when Netflix will release most of its content. Out of everything coming out that day, you’ll want to watch/rewatch the classic ’80s adventure movie The NeverEnding Story or the first rated-R Marvel movie that matters–sorry, Dolph Lundgren’s The PunisherBlade. Additionally, Blade II will be available as well. Also, Season 4 of Gotham is coming to Netflix as well, and you can see just how crazy this series has become for yourself.

Sadly, there are a few great items leaving the service as well. The fantastic comedy series Freaks and Geeks is on its way out on October 1, along with Sin City and The Lost Boys. Even though Halloween is right around the corner, The Babadook is headed out on October 14 and V/H/S 2 leaves on October 24.

Check out the complete list of everything coming and going from Netflix below, and if you’re looking for more news from streaming services, we have complete October arrivals lists from Hulu and Amazon Prime Video as well.

Here’s what’s coming to Netflix in October

Available October 1

  • Angel Eyes
  • Anger Management
  • Billy Madison
  • Black Dynamite
  • Blade
  • Blade II
  • Blazing Saddles
  • Empire Records
  • Gotham: Season 4
  • Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain
  • Kevin Hart: Seriously Funny
  • Must Love Dogs
  • My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Rollercoaster of Friendship
  • Mystic River
  • New York Minute
  • Once Upon a Time in America
  • Pay It Forward
  • Pee-wee’s Big Adventure
  • Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
  • Rumble in the Bronx
  • She’s Out of My League
  • Sommersby
  • The Dead Pool
  • The Devil’s Advocate
  • The Green Mile
  • The Lake House
  • The NeverEnding Story
  • The Shining
  • V for Vendetta
  • Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Available October 2

  • Joe Rogan: Strange Times– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • MeatEater: Season 7– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
  • Monty Python’s Life of Brian

Available October 3

  • Truth or Dare (2017)
  • Avail. 10/4/18
  • Creeped Out– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • The Haunting of Molly Hartley
  • Violet Evergarden: Special: Extra Episode

Available October 5

  • Big Mouth: Season 2– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • Dancing Queen– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • Élite– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • Empire Games– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • Little Things: Season 2– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • Malevolent– NETFLIX FILM
  • Private Life– NETFLIX FILM
  • Super Monsters Save Halloween– NETFLIX FILM
  • Super Monsters: Season 2– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • The Rise of Phoenixes– NETFLIX ORIGINAL (Streaming Every Friday)
  • YG Future Strategy Office– NETFLIX ORIGINAL

Available October 6

  • Little Things: Season 1

Available October 8

  • Disney’s Sofia the First: Season 4
  • Mo Amer: The Vagabond– NETFLIX ORIGINAL

Available October 9

  • Terrace House: Opening New Doors: Part 4– NETFLIX ORIGINAL

Available October 10

  • 22 July– NETFLIX FILM
  • Pacto de Sangue– NETFLIX ORIGINAL

Available October 11

  • Salt Fat Acid Heat– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • Schitt’s Creek: Season 4

Available October 12

  • Apostle– NETFLIX FILM
  • Errementari: The Blacksmith and the Devil– NETFLIX FILM
  • Feminists: What Were They Thinking?– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • FightWorld– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • ReMastered: Who Shot the Sheriff– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • Tarzan and Jane: Season 2– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • The Boss Baby: Back in Business: Season 2– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • The Haunting of Hill House– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • The Kindergarten Teacher– NETFLIX FILM

Available October 15

  • Octonauts: Season 4
  • The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of The Commandments– NETFLIX ORIGINAL

Available October 16

  • Ron White: If You Quit Listening, I’ll Shut Up– NETFLIX ORIGINAL

Available October 19

  • Accidentally in Love– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • Ask the Doctor– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • Best.Worst.Weekend.Ever.: Limited Series– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • Derren Brown: Sacrifice– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • Distrito salvaje– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • Gnome Alone– NETFLIX FILM
  • Haunted– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • Hip-Hop Evolution: Season 2– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • Illang: The Wolf Brigade– NETFLIX FILM
  • Larva Island– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • Making a Murderer: Part 2– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • Marvel’s Daredevil: Season 3– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • The Night Comes For Us– NETFLIX FILM
  • Wanderlust– NETFLIX ORIGINAL

Available October 21

  • Robozuna– NETFLIX ORIGINAL

Available October 23

  • ADAM SANDLER 100% FRESH– NETFLIX ORIGINAL

Available October 24

  • Bodyguard– NETFLIX ORIGINAL

Available October 25

  • Great News: Season 2

Available October 26

  • Been So Long– NETFLIX FILM
  • Castlevania: Season 2– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • Chilling Adventures of Sabrina– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • Dovlatov– NETFLIX FILM
  • Jefe– NETFLIX FILM
  • Shirkers– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • Terrorism Close Calls– NETFLIX ORIGINAL

Available October 27

  • Girl from Nowhere– NETFLIX ORIGINAL

Available October 28

  • Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj– NETFLIX ORIGINAL (Streaming Every Sunday)

Available October 30

  • Fate/EXTRA Last Encore: Illustrias Geocentric Theory– NETFLIX ORIGINAL
  • The Degenerates– NETFLIX ORIGINAL

Available October 31

  • Goldie & Bear: Season 2
  • GUN CITY– NETFLIX FILM

Leaving Netflix in October

Leaving October 1

  • 21
  • Adventureland
  • Akira
  • Bad Boys
  • Boogie Nights
  • Cinderella Man
  • Curse of Chucky
  • Eyes Wide Shut
  • Freaks and Geeks: Season 1
  • Full Metal Jacket
  • Guess Who
  • Inside Man
  • Let Me In
  • Life Is Beautiful
  • Menace II Society
  • Red Dragon
  • Scream 2
  • Sin City
  • Stealth
  • The Adventures of Tintin
  • The Clan
  • The Family Man
  • The Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence
  • The Lost Boys
  • The Rugrats Movie
  • Trading Places
  • White Collar: Seasons 1-6

Leaving October 2

  • The Human Centipede: First Sequence

Leaving October 6

Leaving October 8

  • 90210: Seasons 1-5
  • Kubo and the Two Strings

Leaving October 10

Leaving October 13

  • The Nut Job

Leaving October 14

  • About a Boy: Seasons 1-2
  • The Babadook

Leaving October 17

  • Donnie Darko

Leaving October 22

  • The Secret Life of Pets

Leaving October 24

Leaving October 25

  • Big Eyes
  • Queen of Katwe

Leaving October 26

  • Southside with You

Leaving October 28

  • Bridget Jones’s Baby