Monday evening best-selling author Tom Clancy, best known for his work in the video game industry on titles like Splinter Cell and Ghost Recon, has past away in a hospital in Baltimore at the age of 66. 
In 1996, Clancy help found a video game studio under the name of Red Storm Entertainment. The company made games that where based on his books and other games original ideas of the company. In 2000 Ubisoft purchased the company and continues to this day to make games under the Clancy name. The the most recent game released under the Tom Clancy banner  is Splinter Cell: Blacklist, which this past August 20th. 
Ubisoft posted this on their Facebook.

We are saddened to learn of Tom Clancy’s passing and our condolences go out to his family. Tom Clancy was an extraordinary author with a gift for creating detailed, engrossing fictional stories that captivated audiences around the world.
The teams at Ubisoft, especially at the Red Storm studio, are incredibly grateful to have collaborated with and learned from him, and we are humbled by the opportunity to carry on part of his legacy through our properties that bear his name.

Other games under the Clancy name are Rainbow Six series, The Hunt For Red October, and of course the new next-gen game Tom Clancy's The Division.
Tom Clancy had a very big hand in getting the game industry to where it is today. I have had some of the best game experiences in my life playing on the Clancy platforms. He will be missed.

Tom Clancy

April 12, 1947-October 1, 2013

Concept of Ben Affleck's Batsuit?

So far nothing official has come out to confirm this concept image as being officially part of the up coming Batman vs Superman movie. The image sure looks authentic. it has comic book artist Steve Scott's name at the top, Scott is best known for his work on Smallville and the comic book version of The Dark Knight. the surrounding text on the image seems legitimate for studio artwork. So who's to say Scott didn't get a job as a concept artist on the Batman vs Superman movie. A couple notes have also been scribbled down referring to "no Bat nipples". act lest we don't have to worry about that mistake ever appearing on screen again. the man drawn as Batman is clearly Ben Affleck. there is also a note at the bottom that says "Ben wants no Bat nipples." So where or not this image official we'll just have to wait and see but no bat nipples is a move in the right direction. Whether or not Affleck will be a good Batman is still up in the air. I do hope that everyone involved with the project can pull it off.

"Pirates of the Caribbean 5" has been pushed back.

The fifth Pirates of the Caribbean film has been delayed. Pirates 5 is having problems with budget and the current draft of the script according series producer Jerry Bruckeimer. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales was original set to ship out in summer of next year but now has been pushed back full year, until summer of 2016. This is what Bruckeimer had to say.

“We have an outline everyone loves but the script is not done,” he said in an interview with THR, “we want a script that everyone’s signed off on and a budget that everyone’s signed off on.”

So it looks like we'll be waiting awhile for our next big screen pirate adventure  will have to wait but in the mean time we have Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag just a month and half away. That should satisfy our taste for swashbuckling adventure. 

Will Jason Bourne be making a Return to the Big Screen

Twitch has learned that Universal is in negotiation with Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass to get another Jason Bourne film off the ground. Damon has said in the past that he will only reprise his role if Greengrass makes a return to direct to the project. So if we want to see Jason make a come back then we need to keep our fingers crossed for Greengrass to say yes. Universal also plans to continue Aaron Cross's storyline, but if Damon and Greengrass do sign on this could mean potential crossovers for the two characters. 

http://twitchfilm.com/2013/08/breaking-matt-damon-in-negotiations-to-return-as-jason-bourne.html

No More Microsoft Points

With the new update to Xbox Live Microsoft has converted the microsoft points to local currency. For more details click the link below.
http://support.xbox.com/en-US/billing-and-subscriptions/account-management/microsoft-points-retire-faq

Sony Apologizes for leaking Grand Theft Auto 5 Information

Sony apologizes for leaking Grand Theft Auto 5 information on the Playstation Store in Europe is weekend. Through the leaked info fans found out some spoilers concerning the game. here is Sony's apology statement.

"Regrettably, some people who downloaded the digital pre-order of Grand Theft Auto V through the PlayStation Store in Europe were able to access certain GTA V assets. These assets were posted online. We have since removed the digital pre-order file from the PlayStation Store in Europe. We sincerely apologize to Rockstar and GTA fans across the world who were exposed to the spoiler content. GTA V is one of the most highly anticipated games of the year with a very passionate following, and we’re looking forward to a historic launch on 17th September."

Here is Rockstar's response.

"We’re pleased to confirm that Grand Theft Auto V has officially gone gold and we’re now preparing the game for release on September 17th for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Unfortunately, as many of you may already know, some people who downloaded the digital pre-order of Grand Theft Auto V through the PlayStation Store in Europe were able to access certain GTAV assets leading to leaked information and media from the game appearing online. As you can imagine, we are deeply disappointed by leaks and spoilers being spread in advance of the game's launch. GTAV represents years of hard work by many people across the world, and we all couldn't be more excited to finally share it with you properly this September 17th. Please stay tuned here at the Rockstar Newswire for all announcements about GTAV between now and game release as we definitely still have more to officially reveal.
As a specific note to our Social Club community, please remember Rule #1 right above the Comment Box. Please do not proliferate such things here as we certainly don’t want any misinformation spread from things that are fake nor do we want spoilers spread regarding anything that might be true. Anyone engaging in such discussion here at the Rockstar Newswire before September 17th will have commenting privileges revoked until well after the game’s release. Thank you all for your understanding and your support."

Rockstar, Sony and IGN are asking that fans not share any information regarding the spoiler content on any of their sites. I can completely understand that, GTA5 is going to be a phenomenal game and I want the experience to be a completely fresh. Grand Theft Auto 5 has gone gold and is set to launch on September 17th for PS3 and Xbox 360. If you haven't pre-order your copy yet head down to you local retailer and reserve a copy today!

Link to Sony's statement-http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/08/24/grand-theft-auto-v-update/

Link to Rockstar's statement-http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/51254/gtav-official-site-update-exclusive-country-clubs-local-artisans.html

Titanfall Gameplay

Titanfall seems to be shaping up to be an impressive mech game. 

Ben Affleck...as Batman?

Ben Affleck has been casted to play Batman in the upcoming Batman vs. Superman film directed by Zack Snyder and opposite Henry Cavill as Superman. Not sure if this is a good idea, I would have rather seen John Hamm or Scott Adkin get the part. This casting is ether going to be very positive or very negative, we just have to wait and see. IGN has some more detail at the link below.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/08/23/ben-affleck-to-play-batman-in-man-of-steel-sequel?abthid=5217d74620a8c44404000027

Best Buy has a Tim Drake Robin Skin

Best Buy is offering up this cool Tim Drake Robin skin if you pre-order Batman: Arkham Origins with them. If Tim Drake is a character you have to have then click the link below to pre-order now.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Games-Promotions/Batman-Arkham-Origins/pcmcat307800050022.c?id=pcmcat307800050022&pageType=REDIRECT&issolr=1&searchterm=batman%20arkham%20origins

Original Turtle Costumes for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

If you pre-order Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows at Gamestop you'll receive a download code for the original Ninja Turtles costumes from 1984.
Head into Gamestop today to get your code.
http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-360/games/tmnt-out-of-the-shadows-xbox-360-live-marketplace-1200-points/109312

TMNT 1984 comic cover

TMNT: Out of the Shadows DLC costumes

Dying Light Gameplay Footage

IGN has the first look at new zombie survival horror game Dying Light. This game is like a mix between Mirror's Edge and Dead Island. Check it out at the link below, it will bring you straight to IGN's video. 
http://www.ign.com/videos/2013/08/15/12-minutes-of-dying-light-gameplay

Legend of Korra: Book Two Confirmed Premiere Date

If you enjoy the Avatar series as much as i do, then you'll be releved to hear that the second season of The Legend of Korra has finally revealed a premiere date. Book two will open on Friday, September 13 at 7pm on Nickelodeon.

Michael Bay's Ninja Turtles Gets Pushed Back

Michael Bay's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film has had its release date pushed back from June 6, 2014 to August 8, 2014. Whether this is a good thing or a bad thing, we'll have to wait and see.
For more information on Bay's Turtle flick click the link below.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1291150/?ref_=sr_2

Batman: Arkham Origins Collectors' Edition

There you have it ladies and gentlemen. The Collectors' Edition for Batman: Arkham Origins. This version of the Collectors' Edition will be released in North America, Australia and New Zealand and will retail for $119.99 on both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

The Collectors' Edition includes: A statue of The Joker with LED effects, an 80-page art book, a Batman wanted poster, a blueprint of the Batwing, an Anarchy logo stencil, a glow-in-the-dark map of Gotham City, a Wayne family photo, and an intel dossiers on all eight of the assassins along with Black Mask's contract.

The Collectors' Edition also comes with exclusive downloadable contact such as the First Appearance Batman skin, play the game in the costume that Batman wore on his debut in 1939, The Deathstroke challenge maps will also come included.

The North American version will come exclusively with a feature-length documentary from Warner Bros. showcasing DC's supervillains entitled A Necessary Evil Super-Villains of DC Comics.

Playstation 3 owners will enjoy an added bonus as the PS3 version of the Collectors' Edition comes exclusively with the Knightfall costume pack.

Pre-order yours today.

Knightfall costume. An exclusive to the PS3 version of  Collector's Edition. 

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt--Killing Monsters Trailer

This is a new trailer for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

Splinter Cell: Blacklist 100 Ways to Play

I'm very excited to get my hands on Splinter Cell: Blacklist. The gameplay looks great and I can hardly wait to begin the Co-op missions with my best friend. The game hits story shelves on August 20, 2013.

Assassin's Creed 4 Open World

This video displays the new open world mechanics of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag. Take a look, the game looks great.

Trask Industries

Check out the Trask Industries website.
http://www.trask-industries.com/#/about

Bale back as Batman?

WB is sitting down with Bale and offering up $50 million for him to sign on for The Batman and Superman movie as well as the Justice League movie. Personally, I would like to see Bale reprise his role as Batman along side Henry Cavill's Superman, but only if Bale going to put his best foot forward again. After the last film it felt as though he was ready to move on from the role. Both Justice League and The Batman & Superman movie are going to be big steps forward for DC if they want to keep up with the Marvel movie franchises, we can't have a guy who's half committed to the projects. A few weeks back Bale stated that he would not be coming back as Batman and that no one had talk to him about Justice League. Maybe Bale was just waiting on a call back, But the fact that the studio is looking for a new face to play Batman means that they are covering their bases if Bale declines.

Moviepilot has a full article at the link below.
http://moviepilot.com/posts/1959-bale-to-return-as-the-dark-knight-maybe

Fox wants a four picture Wolverine deal with Hugh Jackman

Fox is sitting down with Hugh Jackman and offering him a $100 million dollar paycheck if he signs onto a four picture deal as Wolverine. Does this include 2016's X-Force? Not sure just yet. Hugh hasn't made up his mind one way or the other yet. Hopefully Hugh will stay on as Wolverine. The Wolverine was a great film and if this is a precursor of what is to come then next year's X-men: Days of Future Past and 2016's X-Force will only be better.

For more information on Hugh's deal with Fox head over to Moviepilot by clicking the link below.
http://moviepilot.com/stories/1081917-rumorville-fox-offered-hugh-jackman-100-million-to-keep-playing-wolverine?stamp=37881&subscribe_to=203942&utm_campaign=rumor-hugh-jackman-offered-100-million-to-keep-playing-wolverine&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=fb-stream-post

Xbox One No More Kinect

The Xbox One will no longer require Kinect. I'm really glad that Microsoft is making some necessary changes to the Xbox One. I feel as though the  Kinect sensor does not need to be a requirement.
For more information on the subject head over to IGN by clicking the link below.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/08/12/xbox-one-no-longer-requires-kinect-to-function