Adam Savage Unveils and Reviews an Incredibly Detailed 1/6th Scale Model of the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 from Blitzway via BigBadToyStore!
The largest scale model vehicle ever to grace Adam’s studio has arrived! Adam unboxes and reviews the impressive 1/6th scale Ghostbusters Ecto-1, a meticulously crafted replica of the iconic car as it appeared in the first Ghostbusters movie. With intricate LED lights and a fully modeled engine under the hood, this collectible left Adam utterly speechless.
The level of detail and craftsmanship put into this model is truly astonishing, and Adam can’t wait to give it his signature weathered treatment in a future build. If you’re a fan of Ghostbusters or high-quality scale models, this is a must-see review that will leave you in awe!
The Pokémon Company has recently disclosed that the new anime in the Pokémon franchise will introduce two new characters, namely Friede and Captain Pikachu. As a Pokémon professor and his trusty Pokémon partner, the duo will join Liko and Roy in their adventures and battles.
Taito Okiura, the Vice President of Marketing for The Pokémon Company International, further confirmed that Pikachu will maintain a prominent role in the animated series and continue to represent the brand.
The anime will debut on April 14 and will air on Fridays at 6:55 p.m. While the English press release mentioned that the anime will premiere in 2023 and beyond, the show will include popular Pokémon like Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly from the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games. Fans can also expect to see the Legendary Pokémon Rayquaza in its Shiny form.
In Japan, the final 11 episodes of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series, titled Pocket Monster Mezase Pokémon Master (Aiming to be a Pokémon Master), premiered on January 13. The show marks the “final chapter” for Ash and Pikachu.
Elden Ring won the top prize of Game of the Year at the 26th annual D.I.C.E. Awards, presented by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. God of War Ragnarok, which won in seven categories, was the night’s most awarded game, receiving Outstanding Achievement awards for Animation, Art Direction, Character, Original Music Composition, Audio Design, and Story. In addition to winning Game of the Year, Elden Ring also won four other categories, including Outstanding Technical Achievement, Outstanding Achievement in Game Design, Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction, and Role-Playing Game of the Year.
The D.I.C.E. Awards ceremony was hosted by Stella Chung of IGN and Greg Miller of Kinda Funny, with IGN serving as the event’s media partner.
The ceremony featured 23 categories and also saw Double Fine Productions founder Tim Schafer inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame for his contributions to the gaming industry.
Below are the winners of the 26th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards across various categories, including Action Game of the Year, Adventure Game of the Year, Family Game of the Year, and Sports Game of the Year.
Action Game of the Year: Vampire Survivors
Adventure Game of the Year: God of War Ragnarok
Family Game of the Year: Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Fighting Game of the Year: MultiVersus
Racing Game of the Year: Gran Turismo 7
Role-Playing Game of the Year: Elden Ring
Sports Game of the Year: OlliOlli World
Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year: Dwarf Fortress
Immersive Reality Game of the Year: Red Matter 2
Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game: TUNIC
Mobile Game of the Year: MARVEL SNAP
Online Game of the Year: FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Game of the Year: Elden Ring
Additionally, the ceremony recognized achievements in categories such as Animation, Art Direction, Character, Original Music Composition, Audio Design, Story, Technical Achievement, Game Design, and Game Direction.
Thanks to those who have joined us in our Early Access journey into ‘Sons Of The Forest’ We have sold over 2 million copies in the first 24 hours, and are very excited for what we have in store for players in the coming weeks.
Endnight Games, the developer of Sons of the Forest, announced on Twitter that the game has sold over two million copies in the first 24 hours of its Early Access release, accompanied by a promise of exciting updates to come in the near future. The open-world survival horror game takes players on a dangerous journey to a remote island filled with cannibals and other deadly obstacles, as they search for a missing billionaire.
Sons of the Forest has also made a significant impact on the concurrent player charts on Steam, with more than 350,100 users playing the game simultaneously. As of this writing, the game has 255,134 concurrent players, ranking it behind only Dota 2’s 271,407 players and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s 563,954 players on Steam. By comparison, the original game, The Forest, had an all-time peak of 76,226 players.
According to our preview of the game, Sons of the Forest builds upon every aspect of its predecessor, with a goal of realism and developing a flexible ecosystem. The game’s addition of impressively sophisticated and smarter AI enemies and companions sets it apart from other survival games, potentially making it a standout title in the genre.
Nintendo has officially declared that it will not be participating in E3 2023. This confirmation follows rumors that both Sony and Nintendo would not be part of the event. In a statement to GameSpot, Nintendo clarified that it evaluates each event on a case-by-case basis and that this year’s E3 show did not fit into its plans, hence the decision not to participate. However, the company reiterated its continued support for the ESA and E3.
E3 2023 is being run by ReedPop, the same company that operates PAX, after the event faced difficulties in recent years. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, E3 2020 was canceled, and E3 2021 was a digital-only event, while E3 2022 was also canceled. E3 2023 is scheduled to run from June 13-16, and although Nintendo has opted out, other companies like Ubisoft will be participating. Additionally, there will be other showcases, including Geoff Keighley’s Summer Games Fest, and Microsoft will have its own presentation at the Los Angeles convention center, while Sony is also planning one ahead of E3.
The Pokémon Center is now accepting pre-orders for a 57 and 3/4 inch Wailord plush, which is a tenth of the actual size of the Pokémon. Despite the store’s history of producing life-sized plushes of beloved Pokémon, owning a life-sized Wailord plush may not be practical.
The plush is expected to ship in November, and pre-orders are open until March 13th, with a price tag of US$420.
Other Pokémon that have received life-sized plush treatment over the years include Snorlax, Pikachu, Lapras, Furret, Spheal, and Altaria.
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Actor Tom Hardy has announced on his Instagram page that pre-production for Venom 3 has begun. The franchise star shared a video of a deleted scene from the first film, stating that it had come up during the work on the upcoming movie.
Kelly Marcel, who wrote and produced the first two Venom films, is set to direct the third installment, which will feature Hardy reprising his role. No plot details have been released yet, but fans can expect Venom to once again save the day against a new villain. While some may be excited for the third film, others may not be, especially after the mixed reception of Venom: Let There Be Carnage.
California-based Relativity Space is preparing for the inaugural launch of its groundbreaking 3D-printed rocket, the Terran 1. After securing a launch license from the Federal Aviation Administration, the company announced that the rocket is set to launch on March 8 from Launch Complex 16 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The mission, which is called “Good Luck, Have Fun,” will test the rocket’s ability to reach orbit, making it the largest 3D printed object ever to attempt orbital flight. The rocket is 85% 3D printed, and the company hopes to make it 95% 3D printed in the future.
Although the company had planned to conduct a final test before the launch, it has decided to skip the test, citing the potential risk of further wear and tear on the rocket versus aborting the mission if something goes wrong. The company is confident in the success of the rocket’s test flight, however, there is no guarantee that the rocket will succeed on its inaugural flight, given that Relativity Space has never accomplished this feat, and because it’s attempting to do so with such an experimental rocket.
Relativity Space already has big plans for the future, including the development of Terran R, a fully reusable and entirely 3D-printed launch vehicle capable of launching 20 tons to low Earth orbit. The company also has launch contracts worth $1.2 billion for the rocket’s future trips to orbit. The upcoming test flight of Terran 1 will showcase the capabilities of Relativity Space and whether its 3D printed rockets will be a game changer.
