Justin takes a walk around the Weta Workshop booth with Mike Gonzales to talk about the World of Warcraft movie props and everything else the Weta Workshop is showing off at Comic Con San Diego 2015.
Today at a panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Gears of War developer The Coalition revealed that it was resources and time kept them from doing a full remaster of the entire Gears of War series. The studio is developing . Keep an eye on GameSpot for more news about Gears of War in the coming months.
During a panel at San Diego Comic-Con today, developer The Coalition revealed that . It includes access to the Gears of War 4 beta, which as of now does not have a date. The Ultimate Edition will be playable at 4K resolution on PC.
All over the world, scientists (and most likely Star Wars geeks) have made huge advances in holographic tech. In Japan, the Digital Nature Group has developed tiny, interactive holograms known as Fairy Lights. At the MIT Media Lab, Michael Bove and his group rigged a Kinect camera sensor to project a low-grade but very real 3D holographic image. The image they chose? A grad student dressed as Princess Leia stating, “Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi. You’re my only hope.” (Photo by: Lucasfilm)
The Empire Is Watching You
In the Star Wars films, imperial probe droids roam the galaxy, hunting rebels. Today, drones roam the world on recon missions, military airstrikes, deliveries, farm pest patrol, and movie shoots. (Photo by: Lucasfilm)
Lightsabers Are Real, Kind Of
Wielding your very own laser sword is no longer exclusively for Jedi Knights and Sith Lords. Wicked Lasers has added a chamber to its high-powered laser, creating the look of an actual blue or green lightsaber. (No word on red or purple editions.) Those gadgets can’t cut through substances, but the British-based Welding Institute has crafted a laser cutter that slices through metal like butter. Is it so hard to put an epic laser cutter on a sword hilt? (Photo by: Lucasfilm)
You Can Store Data Just Like A Jedi...Or Sith
Jedi and Sith holocrons may be a bit esoteric for casual Star Wars fans, but they’re far from mysterious. In the Star Wars universal, they're basically external hard drives that are used to store centuries of data about the Force. On Earth, hard drives roughly the size of the fictional holocron can hold around 5 to 10TB. (Photo by: Lucasfilm)
Boeing’s Blaster Guns Will Sound Exactly As You Imagine
Laser pistols, rifles, and other assorted weaponry play a big role in the Star Wars saga. In real life, Boeing plans to add sounds to their lasers to confirm they've been fired. The sound samples they’re testing come straight from Star Wars and Star Trek. (Photo by: Lucasfilm)
DARPA Is All About Protocol Droids ... Sorta
Thank the Maker! The U.S. Department of Defense’s advanced research agency recently held a competition to develop better, faster, stronger bots that can be used to aid humans in disaster scenarios. The need (or want) for a protocol droid may be a long-term goal, but DARPA's robotic challenge is getting us there faster.
You Can Play Hologames Just Like Chewbacca
Oculus Rift and similar VR headsets bring 3D gaming to a whole new level. But other technology–such as the Voxiebox and a prototype display from the Panasonic Silicon Valley Lab–makes the hologame table a reality without special eyewear. Just don’t forget to let the Wookiee win. (Photo by: Lucasfilm)
Speeder Bikes Are On Kickstarter
Zoom through the redwoods or the desert on an actual hovercycle! Companies such as Aerofex are working on selling their version of the speeder bike using hovercraft air technology. Even the U.S. Department of Defense has taken notice, contracting Mallory Aeronautics, which led a successful Kickstarter campaign, to develop a vehicle for recon missions. (Photo by:Lucasfilm)
The U.S. Navy Has Its Own Laser Cannon
Turret guns and turbolasers and superlasers, oh my! The very real USS Ponce can take down drones and small boats with its quick-reacting laser weapon. While the laser isn’t visible from the naked eye, it does pack quite a punch, just like the Millennium Falcon’s quadlaser. (Photo by: Lucasfilm)
DARPA Is Working on Luke Skywalker-Approved Prosthetics
DARPA has been developing prosthetic limbs that allow for nuanced motion and neural connection. The Reliable Neural-Interface Technology (RE-NET) program has made great strides in prosthetic technology, focusing on perfecting the neural control systems that allow users to regain high performance function. (Photo by: Lucasfilm)
Elon Musk Is A Fan Of The X-Wing
Elon Musk’s company, SpaceX, has made a few nods to the ships of Star Wars. Its Falcon 9 rockets (Get it? Falcon?) rock hypersonic grid fins crafted in an "X" configuration to stabilize descent. (Photo by: Lucasfilm)
Energy Force Fields Have Officially Been Patented
In another technological feat, Boeing has issued a patent for an energy field that protects people and objects from shockwaves in an explosion. According to the patent, the field, created by an electromagnetic arc, is said to deflect and absorb explosive force to protect whatever it surrounds. (Photo by: Lucasfilm)
J.J. Abrams, the director of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, is hosting a panel on July 10 at San Diego Comic-Con. Starwars.com said there will be a "special look" at the upcoming blockbuster. Fans also expect the unveiling of a brand-new trailer. (Photo: Corbis)
Han Solo and Chewbacca are back "home"
Harrison Ford and Peter Mayhew return to play Han Solo and Chewbacca, respectively. As the second Force Awakens trailer hinted, Han and Chewie haven't been flying the Millennium Falcon, but ultimately return "home" to their ship. (Photo: Disney)
The Force Awakens is Set 30 Years after Episode VI
With Luke, Leia and Han returning, the Star Wars timeline has been set for the next trilogy. The Force Awakens takes place thirty years after the Battle of Endor and the events of Return of the Jedi. (Photo: Corbis)
Rey & Finn Will Play Huge Roles
Daisy Ridley and John Boyega star as Rey and Finn in The Force Awakens, respectively. Despite rumors that she's from the desert planet Tattooine, Ridley says Rey is from Jakku. Finn is revealed to be a stormtrooper at the beginning of The Force Awakens trailer, but Boyega has hinted that might not be his actual role. (Photo: Disney)
The Search for Luke?
Your favorite characters from the original trilogy are set to return in The Force Awakens, but their roles are unclear. Rumors say Rey, Finn and Han are on the search for Luke Skywalker in Episode VII. (Photo: Corbis)
The Best Frickin' Pilot in the Galaxy!
Oscar Isaac (Inside Llewyn Davis) will play the new character Poe Dameron in The Force Awakens. Details of his story in Episode VII are scarce, but Isaac said a certain princess has sent him on a mission. Isaac hasn't been shy about his character's skills, proclaiming that Dameron is "the best frickin' pilot in the galaxy!" (Photo: Disney)
Kylo Ren is the Bad Guy
Details are scant on the new big bad Star Wars antagonist Kylo Ren (Adam Driver). Ren will have big shoes to fill without Darth Vader in the upcoming trilogy. It doesn't hurt that Ren is the one wielding the crossguard lightsaber in The Force Awakens trailer. (Photo: Disney)
The Lovable Droids Will Return
Of course, a Star Wars film wouldn't be complete without everyone's favorite droids: R2-D2 and C-3PO. R2 and 3PO actually were the first characters confirmed for The Force Awakens. (Photo: Corbis)
Star Wars: Rogue One (2016)
The first anthology film of the Star Wars universe is titled Star Wars: Rogue One. The 2016 standalone movie is directed by Gareth Edwards (Godzilla). The plot is centered around a group of rebels on a mission to steal the Death Star plans. Rumors are swirling that Darth Vader will reprise his role for the film. (Photo: Corbis)
Han Solo Anthology Film
Disney announced that the second anthology film in the Star Wars universe will be a Han Solo origin film directed by Chris Miller and Phil Lord (The Lego Movie). Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad) is rumored to be up for the role of the scoundrel. Paul fueled the fire by revealing that the official Star Wars Twitter feed is following him on social media. (Photo: Corbis)
John Williams returns to score The Force Awakens
Many fans worried that John Williams would not return to score the soundtrack for The Force Awakens, but those concerns were quelled when J.J. Abrams confirmed he would return for another film. (Photo: Corbis)
Ezio Auditore, the main character from . You can buy the Hall of Fame Edition for $30, which comes with all eight heroes, or you can purchase each army separately for $5 each. If you want just G.I. Joe, Cobra Commander, Ezio, and He-Man, the Legendary Heroes bundle is available for $15.
Gravity Falls, the successful animated show aired on the Disney Channel, is getting a . In the vein of those other games, Gravity Falls will be a 2D sidescrolling platformer. From the reveal trailer, it looks like the game will have Metroidvania elements, as well. There's a store to purchase items at, and the video implies that you'll be able to return to locations you've already visited.
The game launches this fall for Nintendo 3DS. Keep an eye on GameSpot for more news about the game in the coming months.
While the PlayStation Network has , adding new PSN features like Share Play, verified accounts, and a way to search for PSN friends using your Facebook account.
Capcom has announced Ken Masters will join its growing cast of fighters for . Keep an eye on GameSpot for more news about Street Fighter coming out of Comic-Con.
Every year at Comic-Con Sideshow Collectibles impresses show attendees with their figures. Check out what they have on display at Comic-Con 2015.
Justin takes a walk around the Weta Workshop booth with Mike Gonzales to talk about the World of Warcraft movie props and everything else the Weta Workshop is showing off at Comic Con San Diego 2015.
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