Good morning, all! I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday weekend.
Mine was pretty good – got to kick back, relax, and enjoy some gaming (The Last of Us on the PS4) and movies (The One I Love, which I reviewed here).
Never the less, we are all back in the saddle today, including us, your pals at Blast-O-Rama as we embark on another…DAILY BLAST!
In today’s edition:
- Lots of PAX Prime gaming news!
- OK, lots of gaming news in general!
- A surprise revival from Amazon
- Superman’s a jerk
- And so much more!
At the top of the post: Although I’m sure they’re expensive, these new WBR (World’s Best Robot) figures from 3A Toys look amazing!
Movies
– In a classy move, the Academy has announced that filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki (Studio Ghibli) will be receiving a lifetime achievement Oscar at the 2015 ceremony. Miyazaki accepted the honor in his standard, stubborn way, saying: “Honestly, I don’t think there’s any need to give awards to people who have retired, but nonetheless, it is an honor.”
TV
– Once again attempting to turn a bad idea into a good one, filmmakers Phil Lord and Chris Miller (22 Jump Street) are producing a remake of the 1970’s superhero series The Greatest American Hero. They better not change that theme.
[www.youtube.com/watch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY-FNEML9os)
– In another great DC Nation‘s short, we find out how awful it is to be Superman’s friend, through the eyes of Jimmy Olsen.
– In a shocking turn of events NO ONE expected: People is reporting that The Tick live-action series will be returning on Amazon, complete with Patrick Warburton returning as the man in blue.
Gaming
– Friday morning, Nintendo hosted another streaming edition of Nintendo Direct. While many news bits leaked, the biggest was the announcement of the New Nintendo 3DS called…the New Nintendo 3DS. With a faster processor, ThinkBook-like analog nubbin and interchangeable faceplates, it hits Japan this Fall, but has no US or Europe release date. So far.
[www.youtube.com/watch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaX4ynJ-XE8)
– PAX Prime was home to many announcements in gaming this weekend, including the latest from the world of Saints Row. In addition to a PS4/XBox One version of Saints Row IV, an expansion – titled Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell will hit in January. The trailer is above.
[www.youtube.com/watch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYZFGqkHsBk)
– Also from PAX: DoubleFine revealed a gameplay trailer for this October’s Costume Quest 2. I’m hoping it’s as sublime as the first.
– Even MORE PAX: Super Meat Boy developers Team Meat have announced their next game – an endless runner titled Super Meat Boy Forever.
[www.youtube.com/watch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqJ2yW1cbPY)
– Finally from PAX, an incredible looking trailer for Firewatch, the debut game from Campo Santo, a small indie developer including popular artist Olly Moss.
[www.youtube.com/watch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjxFtFwY6jk)
– That Resident Evil HD re-release is looking pretty darn good. Even if it’d be like, the 80th time I’ve played through the original.
Tech
– Down goes a titan of the early-2000’s internet world: Microsoft has announced that they will be shutting down MSN Messenger. How much longer does AIM have for this world?
– I honestly feel like the best part of Reddit is the AMA section, so you better believe I’m in love with Reddit’s new iOS app.
Comics
– Of all places, Buzzfeed got the exclusive announcement that artist Jason Fabok (Batman Eternal) will be taking over the reigns of Justice League, starting with issue #36.
That’s it for today! See you on Wednesday!