Weekly Wrapup – DOOM in 2019 Edition

Mia Kenney July 28, 2019 7

Header/banner image via @rockcock64 on Twitter

Here are some of the week’s highlights in gaming, movies, and other nerd-related news:

Overwatch revealed its first look at its 31st hero, Sigma
- A tank character, Sigma is now available to play on PC in the Public Test Region

Nintendo has doubled the amount of courses users can upload in Super Mario Maker 2 (via Polygon)

According to an internal memo, Nintendo will repair the Joy-Con controllers of those who’ve experienced the infamous “Joy-Con Drift” in their Switch controllers at no charge, as well as refund those who’ve already paid for repairs (via Vice Games)

Team Rocket has arrived in Pokémon Go, bringing exclusive Shadow Pokémon with them to battle at Pokéstops (via Polygon)

EA has sent invites to a new game in development from the team behind Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare (via ResetEra)

MechWarrior 5: Mercanaries has been delayed to Dec. 10, and be coming exclusively to the Epic Games Store on PC (via MechWarrior 5)

Indie games Moonlighter and This War of Mine are free on the Epic Games Store (via Epic Games Store)

Kojima Productions and PlayStation showed off a quick look at one of the characters in Death Stranding, Heartman
- The character’s likeness comes from Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive, The Neon Demon)

Greetings, Watchers! We are happy to announce that the original Pillars of Eternity adventure is coming to the Nintendo Switch on August 8th, complete with both of the White March expansions!

Pre-Orders are available now.https://t.co/lAaxl77V5e pic.twitter.com/m1dq7Z1a50
— Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire (@WorldofEternity) July 26, 2019

Obsidian’s Pillars of Eternity is coming to Nintendo Switch on Aug. 8, complete with all expansions

This week’s QuakeCon celebrating the 25th anniversary of DOOM featured a new look at DOOM Eternal‘s campaign and 2v1 multiplayer Battle Mode

The original DOOM, DOOM II, and DOOM 3 are now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch as well as iOS and Android devices

Update on our new classic DOOM releases:

The BethesdaNet login requirement was included for the Slayers Club, to reward members for playing the classic DOOM games.

The login should be optional, and we are working on changing the requirement to optional now.
— Bethesda (@bethesda) July 27, 2019

Shortly after the releases, user noticed a requirement to login using a BethesdaNet account in all three games
- Bethesda will make the login optional in a future update on all platforms

Voice actor Christopher Niosi, the voice of the male player-character in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, will be removed from the game following allegations of abusive behavior (via Polygon)

With immense grief, we announce Geoff’s unexpected passing due to sudden illness Saturday. We ask privacy as his family works to understand what happened and make arrangements. To honor Geoff or offer comfort to his family, we suggest donations to @SoCalBulldog, which he loved.
— Geoff Robinson (@iNcontroLTV) July 22, 2019

Streamer and e-sports commentator Geoff “iNcontroL” Robinson has passed away of a sudden illness at 33
- Robinson was also a former pro StarCraft player

In movie news, Andy Serkis, Rupert Wyatt, and Travis Knight are in consideration by Sony for directing a sequel to 2018’s Venom (via Variety)

Hulu is reportedly working on A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series (via The Daily Dot)

We are sorry to report that Disney Legend Russi Taylor has passed away: https://t.co/8uphuNZy3i pic.twitter.com/FwAdJJYpqw
— Disney (@Disney) July 27, 2019

Actress Russi Taylor, best known for being the voice of Minnie Mouse for more than 30 years, has passed at age 75
- She was also known for her roles in The Simpsons, DuckTales, and 80’s cartoon Strawberry Shortcake

The first trailer for Zombieland: Double Tap was released
- A follow-up to the 2009 horror-comedy, the sequel releases on Oct. 18

The first trailer for A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a biopic on Mister Rogers starring Tom Hanks, was released
- The film hits theaters this Thanksgiving

The first trailer for Harriet, a biopic focusing on Harriet Tubman’s work on the Underground Railroad, was released
- The film releases on Nov. 1

Thor: Ragnarok director Taiki Waititi’s JoJo Rabbit got it’s first trailer, releasing on Oct. 18

And now a list of some of the week’s notable releases in games and movies

Games

7/22: Beyond: Two Souls (PC) – Quantic Dream

7/23: Wargroove (PS4) – Chucklefish

7/23: Tetris Effect (PC) – Enhance Games

7/25: Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (PC) – Game Atelier

7/25: Fantasy Strike (PC, PS4, XONE, Switch) – Sirlin Games

7/25: Might Switch Force Collection (PC, PS4, XONE, Switch) – WayForward Games

7/25: Super Mega Baseball 2: Ultimate Edition (PC, PS4, XONE, Switch) – Metalhead Software

7/25: Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot (PC, PSVR) – MachineGames

7/26: Wolfenstein: Youngblood (PC, PS4, XONE, Switch) – MachineGames

7/26: Kill la Kill – If (PC, PS4, Switch) – A+ Games

7/26: Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Switch) – Nintendo

Movies

7/26 – Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

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