Batman #63 Provides the Answers We Need

Batman’s current “Knightmares” storyline has been a disorienting read, to say the least. Initially, that was a bad thing. Issue #60 wrapped with one of the most significant cliffhangers yet in Tom King’s run, yet #61 proceeded as if that twist never happened at all. But issue #62 showed a method to that madness, urging readers to question the very reality of Batman’s surroundings. And now this new storyline shows its full hand in issue #63, reminding us once again that it’s all part of King’s plan.

While the cover highlights the team-up between Batman and John Constantine, it’s not really that Dynamic Duo that anchors the book. King mainly uses this issue as a means of reflecting on the tragic failure of the Bruce Wayne/Selina Kyle romance. Readers are given brief glimpses at the life the two might have shared together had Bruce not been abandoned at the altar. This, as much as anything else, speaks elegantly to Bruce’s troubled state of mind following the recent tragedies in his life. And given how much King has emphasized this series as one massive tribute to the Bruce/Selina relationship, it’s good to see her actually put in an appearance for the first time in half a year.

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Into the Spider-Verse Almost Included Maguire, Garfield and Holland

According to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’s co-writer and co-director, a scene that featured appearances from previous Spider-Man actors Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland was written but ultimately left unused for the film.

As reported by Flickering Myth, Spider-Verse co-writer and co-director Rodney Rothman participated in The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith podcast and revealed there was a scene written that featured all three live-action Spider-Man actors, but decided against including it as not to confuse the audience.

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At the Gates Review

Imagine sitting down in a concept car that has all kinds of awesome extras and amenities – things you’ve wished cars had for ages! But then you try to take it for a spin and a lot of the basic stuff that your beat-up sedan back home can do fine seem to be a challenge for this flashy wonder. Things like… brakes. That’s what At the Gates is to the 4X genre. Conceptually, there are so many reasons to be excited about it, but once you start playing it falls apart pretty fast.

Coming from Jon Shafer, the lead designer of Civilization 5, Sid Meier’s storied series is the closest point of comparison for this hand-drawn, turn-based trek through the early 400s CE. But where recent Civ entries have stuck a bit too close to familiar design space, At the Gates holds no cow sacred – and that’s the best thing about it.

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Punisher Showrunner Wants To Make A Blade TV Show – GameSpot Universe News Update

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Daily Deals: 65″ TCL 4K Smart Roku HDTV for $499.99

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Jay “Christian” Reso Talks WWE Hall Of Fame And Thoughts On AEW

Most people know Jay Reso for his work in WWE as Christian. Over the years, he became a tag team and world champion with the company, and now co-hosts the E&C Pod of Awesomeness with his former tag partner Edge. Additionally, he’s a host and judge of the new History Channel competition series Knight Fight. Although Reso has moved away from in-ring action, he is still a valued voice in the wrestling community.

In 2012, Reso inducted his former partner Adam “Edge” Copeland into the WWE Hall of Fame, which was a fantastic moment. However, seven years later, Reso has yet to be honored with an induction of his own, which has many wondering when it will be his time. “I get asked it a lot,” he told GameSpot while promoting Knight Fight. “I appreciate that people think of me and hold me in that regard. I honestly don’t think about it that much. It’s not going away. It’s gonna be there every single year. I’m sure at some point, my time will come. I don’t think about it; I don’t worry about it too much. But I appreciate people feeling like I should be in there.”

While Reso continues to discuss WWE’s product on his podcast and create programming on the WWE Network–like The Edge And Christian Show That Totally Reeks Of Awesomeness–he’s still in touch with what’s happening with the sports entertainment giant, including the recently announced All Elite Wrestling. “It’s pretty ambitious,” Reso said. “You have guys like Cody and The Young Bucks, and they’ve done some pretty big things–outside the box–here in the last year or so. And yeah, I wish them all the luck. I don’t ever think it’s a bad thing to have a place for performers to go and perform. I wish them all the luck and I hope they do well with it.”

Reso went on to say he’s interested in seeing who Jericho faces. “I think, by far, he’s the, internationally, probably the biggest star on the roster, as far as that goes. So it’d be interesting to see who he gets paired up with off the top.”

You can see more of Reso on Knight Fight, which premieres Wednesday, January 23 at 10 PM ET / PT on the History Channel.

PSA: Wii Shop Channel Shutting Down Next Week

After nearly 12 years of operation, Nintendo will be shutting down the Wii Shop Channel next week. The service will officially be discontinued on January 30, after which point it will no longer be possible to purchase any WiiWare or Virtual Console games from the storefront.

Prior to the Wii Shop Channel’s shutdown, Nintendo removed the ability to purchase Wii Points on the service last March. Unlike the company’s current digital store, the Eshop, the Wii Shop Channel didn’t allow users to buy games directly with real money; rather, they had to first purchase Wii Points with either a credit card or a pre-paid card and redeem those for digital titles.

While it may no longer be possible to add more Wii Points to your balance, you can still spend any remaining points up until the service is discontinued next week. Although many of the Wii Shop’s Virtual Console games would later be released on Wii U and 3DS, the service still has a range of legacy and original titles that haven’t appeared on other Nintendo consoles, making this your last opportunity to stock up while you can.

With the Wii Shop Channel’s shutdown imminent, Nintendo says that any remaining video-on-demand apps for Wii will also be discontinued. It will still be possible to redownload any purchased software and transfer content to Wii U, although Nintendo says these services will likewise be shut down “in the future.” Any unused Wii Points will also vanish. You can read more details about the termination on Nintendo’s website.

While the Wii Shop Channel is notable for being Nintendo’s first mass market attempt at a digital storefront, it will be best remembered for its wonderful music, which will thankfully live on in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate soundtrack.

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