Bigg Boss 11 contestant Hiten Tejwani has undoubtedly earned a respectable name in the house. Every weekend when Salman Khan comes to meet the housemates during Weekend Ka Vaar, he addresses him as the most sensible and mature contestant. Last week, the telly star had his wife & kids visit him at Big Boss house. An overjoyed Hiten busted in tears when he saw his wife Gauri Pradhan and kids Katya and Nevaan. Post the show, Salman Khan even met with the kids and Gauri Pradhan. He had a conversation with the kids and stopped to even click a picture with them.
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- 12/12/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
- 9/6/2017
- by Kathleen Harper
- HollywoodLife
The two silver screen stars, Rana Daggubati and Jr Ntr are ruling the roost on the small screen as well.
While Rana is hosting the No 1 Yaari, a talk show, it is Big Boss Telugu, a reality show, for Jr Ntr.
When Big Boss was first aired on TV, the Trp ratings went up and made it one of the most watched programs on TV.
However, Rana’s show managed to get a 10.3 rating for its ninth episode while Jr Ntr’s Big Boss managed a 6.23 rating. Interestingly, both the shows were aired during the same time, which made the competition even stiffer.
While Rana is hosting the No 1 Yaari, a talk show, it is Big Boss Telugu, a reality show, for Jr Ntr.
When Big Boss was first aired on TV, the Trp ratings went up and made it one of the most watched programs on TV.
However, Rana’s show managed to get a 10.3 rating for its ninth episode while Jr Ntr’s Big Boss managed a 6.23 rating. Interestingly, both the shows were aired during the same time, which made the competition even stiffer.
- 9/1/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
WWE Games in the past have given us very extensive rosters. Now they have revealed their roster for the newest installment of WWE 2K18. Come inside and check out the currently released roster.
Past WWE 2K rosters have been extensive and full of special inclusions of superstars both past and present. This years 2K18 does not seem to be any different. From the incredible talent in the WWE, to the up and coming prodigies in Nxt, WWE 2K18 seems to giving us the best in professional wrestler gaming.
So far we have been given a look at 52 characters including the pre-order characters. Of these currently announced 52, 9 of them are brand new to the game. Recently in a roster reveal we were given a look into the current roster with a list of in game wrestlers as well as Dlc. The roster currently contains:
Akira Tozawa, Alexander Wolfe, Alundra Blayze, Andre the Giant,...
Past WWE 2K rosters have been extensive and full of special inclusions of superstars both past and present. This years 2K18 does not seem to be any different. From the incredible talent in the WWE, to the up and coming prodigies in Nxt, WWE 2K18 seems to giving us the best in professional wrestler gaming.
So far we have been given a look at 52 characters including the pre-order characters. Of these currently announced 52, 9 of them are brand new to the game. Recently in a roster reveal we were given a look into the current roster with a list of in game wrestlers as well as Dlc. The roster currently contains:
Akira Tozawa, Alexander Wolfe, Alundra Blayze, Andre the Giant,...
- 8/18/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (B.C.)
- Cinelinx
Despite having seen no shortage of video game to film adaptations within our lifetime, there have been some glaring omissions when it comes to top franchises that have yet to make their way to the silver screen. Being a huge fan of the stealth action genre, I can’t help but lament the developmental hell that both Metal Gear Solid and Splinter Cell have had to endure for what seems like an eternity. Now, I could probably complain about this all day, but at least we’re now seeing some movement when it comes to the former.
Granted, I’m still placing this in the “I’ll believe it when I see it” category, but director Jordan Vogt-Roberts can at least credit himself with starting off my day in a positive way. Having been attached to Solid Snake’s cinematic debut since 2014, it’s probably safe to say that he...
Granted, I’m still placing this in the “I’ll believe it when I see it” category, but director Jordan Vogt-Roberts can at least credit himself with starting off my day in a positive way. Having been attached to Solid Snake’s cinematic debut since 2014, it’s probably safe to say that he...
- 8/18/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
In the first installment of the We 2K18 Official Roster Reveal, 46 WWE Superstars have been announced for inclusion in the forthcoming franchise’s worldwide release. WWE’s Renee Young and WWE Raw commentator Corey Graves, with the help of WWE Superstar Goldust, teamed up to reveal the first group of Superstars confirmed to appear in WWE 2K18.
The installment brings the following Superstars to WWE 2K18’s extensive roster: Akira Tozawa, Alexander Wolfe, Alundra Blayze, Andre the Giant, Bam Bam Bigelow, Baron Corbin, Big Boss Man, Big Show, Braun Strowman, Bray Wyatt, Bret Hart, Brie Bella, British Bulldog, Buddy Roberts, Bushwhacker Butch, Bushwhacker Luke, Cesaro, Dean Ambrose, Diamond Dallas Page, Diesel, Dolph Ziggler, Dusty Rhodes, Emma, Eric Young, Erick Rowan, Hideo Itami, Jinder Mahal, Kalisto, Kane, Karl Anderson, Killian Dain, Konnor, Lita, Luke Gallows, Luke Harper, Mark Henry, Nikki Bella, Nikki Cross, Paige, Sami Zayn, Sawyer Fulton, Sheamus, Sin Cara,...
The installment brings the following Superstars to WWE 2K18’s extensive roster: Akira Tozawa, Alexander Wolfe, Alundra Blayze, Andre the Giant, Bam Bam Bigelow, Baron Corbin, Big Boss Man, Big Show, Braun Strowman, Bray Wyatt, Bret Hart, Brie Bella, British Bulldog, Buddy Roberts, Bushwhacker Butch, Bushwhacker Luke, Cesaro, Dean Ambrose, Diamond Dallas Page, Diesel, Dolph Ziggler, Dusty Rhodes, Emma, Eric Young, Erick Rowan, Hideo Itami, Jinder Mahal, Kalisto, Kane, Karl Anderson, Killian Dain, Konnor, Lita, Luke Gallows, Luke Harper, Mark Henry, Nikki Bella, Nikki Cross, Paige, Sami Zayn, Sawyer Fulton, Sheamus, Sin Cara,...
- 8/17/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
The reality show Big Boss Telugu is doing well ever since it went on the air a few days ago.
The show’s popularity rose several notches up even before its commencement as it is being hosted by popular actor Jr Ntr. While the first week is now over, with actor Jyothi being eliminated, expectations over what would happen to the other contestants in the house has created a lot of hype.
What makes the show very interesting, is the way Jr Ntr interacts with the contestants.
The show’s popularity rose several notches up even before its commencement as it is being hosted by popular actor Jr Ntr. While the first week is now over, with actor Jyothi being eliminated, expectations over what would happen to the other contestants in the house has created a lot of hype.
What makes the show very interesting, is the way Jr Ntr interacts with the contestants.
- 7/26/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Jr Ntr, the host of the Big Boss Telugu is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that his TV debut turns out to be a big hit.
Ntr fans are eagerly waiting for the show go on air as it would give them an opportunity see their idol on the small screen on a regular basis and this is enough to raise the Trp levels. Moreover, television buffs are looking forward to know more about the celebrities themselves, that would be spending time inside the Big Boss house for the next 100 days.
Ntr fans are eagerly waiting for the show go on air as it would give them an opportunity see their idol on the small screen on a regular basis and this is enough to raise the Trp levels. Moreover, television buffs are looking forward to know more about the celebrities themselves, that would be spending time inside the Big Boss house for the next 100 days.
- 6/30/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
While, this rumour was spreading like wildfire, sources close to the star immediately set out to douse the fire with a clarification that there is no truth in it. Jr Ntr is currently busy playing the lead role in the Ks Ravindra directorial Jai Lava Kusa and will be shooting for the Telugu version of reality show Big Boss soon.
With several commitments needing his attention, the star is busy, we hear.
With several commitments needing his attention, the star is busy, we hear.
- 6/24/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Stars: Aarif Rahman, Tony Leung, Christy Chung | Written by Robert Lee, Manfred Wong | Directed by Raymond Yip, Manfred Wong
Review by Baron Fortnightly
“Known as ‘The Little Dragon’ to legions of adoring fans, Bruce Lee is regarded by many as the greatest martial arts legend who ever lived. From his birth on November 27th 1940 to his departure for San Francisco in 1959, discover how Bruce Lee lived through war and persecution and survived the brutal street-gangs of 1950′s Hong Kong before going on to live his dreams.”
Young Bruce Lee is a Hong Kong biopic based on the recollections of Bruce Lee’s siblings, mainly the first-hand experiences of his younger brother Robert Lee, author of the book “Bruce Lee: My Brother”. From the opening credits you can tell this film has high production values, and why not, it’s an incredible look at the world’s most famous martial...
Review by Baron Fortnightly
“Known as ‘The Little Dragon’ to legions of adoring fans, Bruce Lee is regarded by many as the greatest martial arts legend who ever lived. From his birth on November 27th 1940 to his departure for San Francisco in 1959, discover how Bruce Lee lived through war and persecution and survived the brutal street-gangs of 1950′s Hong Kong before going on to live his dreams.”
Young Bruce Lee is a Hong Kong biopic based on the recollections of Bruce Lee’s siblings, mainly the first-hand experiences of his younger brother Robert Lee, author of the book “Bruce Lee: My Brother”. From the opening credits you can tell this film has high production values, and why not, it’s an incredible look at the world’s most famous martial...
- 4/2/2017
- by Guest
- Nerdly
Gavin Jasper Apr 3, 2017
As the Undertaker announces his retirement, we look back at his Wrestlemania record...
This article is from Den Of Geek Us.
WrestleMania XXX was an eventful show. It calmed the fears of those afraid that it would crash the WWE Network and cause major damage to the company's latest venture. Cesaro broke away from his tag team and broke out by winning the Andre the Giant Memorial Trophy. Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, and the Rock hung out in the ring and had a blast. Mr. T and Roddy Piper buried the hatchet. Daniel Bryan went through an endless supply of punishment before being defeating Triple H, Randy Orton, and Batista.
That was a big moment and a major story, but the thing people will be talking about for a long time is the end of Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar. For the first time ever, Undertaker lost at...
As the Undertaker announces his retirement, we look back at his Wrestlemania record...
This article is from Den Of Geek Us.
WrestleMania XXX was an eventful show. It calmed the fears of those afraid that it would crash the WWE Network and cause major damage to the company's latest venture. Cesaro broke away from his tag team and broke out by winning the Andre the Giant Memorial Trophy. Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, and the Rock hung out in the ring and had a blast. Mr. T and Roddy Piper buried the hatchet. Daniel Bryan went through an endless supply of punishment before being defeating Triple H, Randy Orton, and Batista.
That was a big moment and a major story, but the thing people will be talking about for a long time is the end of Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar. For the first time ever, Undertaker lost at...
- 4/2/2017
- Den of Geek
We all know that Govinda and Salman Khan share a great camaraderie on and off screen. The duo who have worked together in the film Partner were once again seen sharing screen space on Big Boss where Govinda went to promote his upcoming film Aa Gaya Hero releasing on 3rd March.
The two not only danced to the famous song from Partner but also to the songs of the film Aagaya Hero. All in all, both Govinda and Salman had a great time bonding and shooting for the show.
Well, we are sure all their fans are waiting with bated breathe to watch them together on screen!
Check out these cool pictures!
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The two not only danced to the famous song from Partner but also to the songs of the film Aagaya Hero. All in all, both Govinda and Salman had a great time bonding and shooting for the show.
Well, we are sure all their fans are waiting with bated breathe to watch them together on screen!
Check out these cool pictures!
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- 1/18/2017
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
Sunny Leone, who was recently named in the BBC 100 Women list 2016, is on the cloud nine these days as she has completed her five years in Bollywood. She gained immense popularity by participating in the fifth season of the controversial reality TV show Big Boss in the year 2011. The platform paved her way to the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood and her first official video Baby Doll from ‘Ragini Mms 2’ only helped her climb the ladder in the tinsel town. She had to go through many difficulties because of her earlier contribution to the adult film industry that many actors refused to share screen space with her. She bravely accepted the negativity from the industry and kept on moving towards her goal with a smile on her face. In an interview, the former porn star talked about her experience, the reason she chose to stay in India and...
- 12/9/2016
- FilmiPop
So, it all happened that night in the house of Big Boss. Bollywood is famous for the ‘she’ segment's ‘cat-fights’ but what about the ‘he’ segment? How do they knock out without actually ‘knocking’? Very difficult! Salman seems to have a better way out. Just take a dig at ‘them’ sarcastically, is what he does. It was during the promotion of 'Dear Zindagi', that Alia came to the Big Boss show. As usual Salman Khan was a great host as he tried his level best to make Alia comfortable on the show. After chatting with the inmates, Alia was asked to play a game for Salman. The game- Well, Alia was shown a picture of two stars and she was asked to pick one of them, whom she preferred the most. Among all the slides, the one that grabbed attention was ‘Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor’ slide. Alia...
- 11/23/2016
- FilmiPop
Konami will reveal the first gameplay footage of Metal Gear Survive this weekend as part of its presence at Tgs 2016, the publisher has announced.
A surprise unveiled during this year’s Gamescom, the Metal Gear Solid V spinoff is set to be the very first entry in the franchise to be released since the departure of series creator Hideo Kojima, although we can’t imagine the industry legend is too concerned about the direction Konami are taking his brainchild in; he’s no doubt hard at work on his newest project.
Besides the upcoming reveal announcement, Konami also confirmed that Metal Gear Survive is being developed by several “members from the original Mgsv: Tpp production team,” an interesting revelation, to be sure, considering the less-than-stellar reception the latter half of that title received.
As of now, all we really know about Metal Gear Survive is that it takes place between...
A surprise unveiled during this year’s Gamescom, the Metal Gear Solid V spinoff is set to be the very first entry in the franchise to be released since the departure of series creator Hideo Kojima, although we can’t imagine the industry legend is too concerned about the direction Konami are taking his brainchild in; he’s no doubt hard at work on his newest project.
Besides the upcoming reveal announcement, Konami also confirmed that Metal Gear Survive is being developed by several “members from the original Mgsv: Tpp production team,” an interesting revelation, to be sure, considering the less-than-stellar reception the latter half of that title received.
As of now, all we really know about Metal Gear Survive is that it takes place between...
- 9/14/2016
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Multi-starrer suspense thriller Fever starring Rajeev Khandelwal, Gauahar Khan, British actress Gemma Atkinson, Bond girl Caterina Murino, Victor Banerjee and Ankita Makwana, will send a chill down your spine on Friday 5th August, 2016. The film is being released through Blue Sapphire Films in the UK.
The action-packed teaser of the movie has already created suspense among the audience and the breath-taking locales of Switzerland in the film is set to further woo them. The film is written and directed by Rajeev Jhaveri, produced by Ravi Agrawal, Mahesh Balekundri, Ajay Chabbria, Rajath Manjunath and co-produced by Karan Devgan. The spine chiller is a production of Niche Film Farm & Jaya Sapthagiris Productions in association with Plus Entertainment Pvt Ltd & ICM entertainment Pvt Ltd.
The film is based on protagonist Armin Salem played by Rajeev Khandelwal (Aamir and Shaitan fame) who struggles to regain his identity after an accident. Over the course, he...
The action-packed teaser of the movie has already created suspense among the audience and the breath-taking locales of Switzerland in the film is set to further woo them. The film is written and directed by Rajeev Jhaveri, produced by Ravi Agrawal, Mahesh Balekundri, Ajay Chabbria, Rajath Manjunath and co-produced by Karan Devgan. The spine chiller is a production of Niche Film Farm & Jaya Sapthagiris Productions in association with Plus Entertainment Pvt Ltd & ICM entertainment Pvt Ltd.
The film is based on protagonist Armin Salem played by Rajeev Khandelwal (Aamir and Shaitan fame) who struggles to regain his identity after an accident. Over the course, he...
- 7/29/2016
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
In some ways, setting up Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater as a prequel was a big step forward while also being the perfect moment for the series to take a step back as well. Putting the game in the Big Boss’ perspective, in a jungle, during the 1960s, allowed the series to be stripped down to its bare essences in both gameplay and story.
I liked Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons Of Liberty, appreciating its meta-ness and cyberpunk elements than I had years ago. But had it continued down that path, the series would’ve probably become a self-parody through too much introspection and complicated twists and turns.
MGS3 is essentially in a James Bond meets survival story. And while the Metal Gear games have always owed a small debt to 007, MGS3 is especially influenced by the famous spy series.
But before you think this is nothing more than an homage,...
I liked Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons Of Liberty, appreciating its meta-ness and cyberpunk elements than I had years ago. But had it continued down that path, the series would’ve probably become a self-parody through too much introspection and complicated twists and turns.
MGS3 is essentially in a James Bond meets survival story. And while the Metal Gear games have always owed a small debt to 007, MGS3 is especially influenced by the famous spy series.
But before you think this is nothing more than an homage,...
- 4/9/2016
- by Andrew Hudson
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Next week Metal Gear Solid players will be able to indulge themselves with a brand new Survival mode for the game’s online companion. Take this exciting news with a pinch of salt, however, as there are a few caveats to how well you may – or may not – be able to enjoy this new mode.
For starters, Metal Gear Solid‘s Survival mode may not be quite what you’re expecting from the title. While being dubbed ‘Survival’, it’s actually a ‘Survival Match’ mode – don’t go into this thinking it’s going to be like Big Boss meets The Hunger Games. You’ll actually be tasked with surviving a string of six person matches and attempting to gain a win-streak of 5 or more matches to emerge victorious.
Perhaps more unusual, however, is the limits that the Survival mode will have for non-owners of Metal Gear Solid‘s Dlc.
For starters, Metal Gear Solid‘s Survival mode may not be quite what you’re expecting from the title. While being dubbed ‘Survival’, it’s actually a ‘Survival Match’ mode – don’t go into this thinking it’s going to be like Big Boss meets The Hunger Games. You’ll actually be tasked with surviving a string of six person matches and attempting to gain a win-streak of 5 or more matches to emerge victorious.
Perhaps more unusual, however, is the limits that the Survival mode will have for non-owners of Metal Gear Solid‘s Dlc.
- 3/30/2016
- by Gareth Cartwright
- We Got This Covered
David Hayter, the original voice actor for Solid Snake (and Big Boss in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater) in the Metal Gear Solid series has revealed in a recent Game Informer podcast that he believes Hideo Kojima was never a particularly big fan of his work, even suggesting that the renowned game designer had tried to replace him prior to Kiefer Sutherland being given the role in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.
Hayter also reveals how there’s no love lost between himself and Kojima, respecting him as a game maker, but criticizing his handling of casting Sutherland over himself for The Phantom Pain and prequel Ground Zeroes. On the podcast, Hayter said:
I think he handled it pretty badly and I’ve got no particular love for Kojima. I respect him and I think he’s a brilliant game maker. I don’t know him as a person,...
Hayter also reveals how there’s no love lost between himself and Kojima, respecting him as a game maker, but criticizing his handling of casting Sutherland over himself for The Phantom Pain and prequel Ground Zeroes. On the podcast, Hayter said:
I think he handled it pretty badly and I’ve got no particular love for Kojima. I respect him and I think he’s a brilliant game maker. I don’t know him as a person,...
- 3/29/2016
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Konami
With Hideo Kojima’s Metal Gear Solid series coming to a close with 2015’s The Phantom Pain after almost 30 years, it may seem like we have a missing limb of our own. With Kojima now departing from Konami, the realisation we all have to live with is that no future Mgs game will ever have the same feel (or direction) as those from the man who started it all. This inimitable identity, regardless of whether it proved divisive or not for players, was a distinctive one, and one that will be missed when Konami inevitably releases the sequel, ‘Metal Gear Solid VI: Big Boss Vs. Darth Hayter’, coming 2018.
But for now, we can look back on all the interesting events and dialogue that we’ve been exposed to, like the gravelly-voiced and ultra serious Snake complimenting Meryl’s butt, to the mind-melting section in MGS2 where the Colonel begins to “glitch out.
With Hideo Kojima’s Metal Gear Solid series coming to a close with 2015’s The Phantom Pain after almost 30 years, it may seem like we have a missing limb of our own. With Kojima now departing from Konami, the realisation we all have to live with is that no future Mgs game will ever have the same feel (or direction) as those from the man who started it all. This inimitable identity, regardless of whether it proved divisive or not for players, was a distinctive one, and one that will be missed when Konami inevitably releases the sequel, ‘Metal Gear Solid VI: Big Boss Vs. Darth Hayter’, coming 2018.
But for now, we can look back on all the interesting events and dialogue that we’ve been exposed to, like the gravelly-voiced and ultra serious Snake complimenting Meryl’s butt, to the mind-melting section in MGS2 where the Colonel begins to “glitch out.
- 3/14/2016
- by Kevin McCasland
- Obsessed with Film
2K Games
2K Games have today released WWE 2K16 on Windows PC (via Steam).
Fans will be reassured to know that all in-game content from both the Xbox and PlayStation 4 editions has been completely mirrored, and that all downloadable content is freely available.
Here are some of the following features are immediately accessible at launch:
Full game Accelerator, allowing instant access to all unlockable content New moves pack (including the Corner Enzuiguri, Sidewinder Suplex, and Dragon Sleeper Legends pack (including “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Dusty Rhodes, Big Boss Man, Lita, and Trish Stratus) Future stars pack 2015 Hall of Fame showcase pack (including playable matches such as Randy Savage vs. Jake Roberts and Rikishi vs. The Rock)
Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins has spoken out in favour of the new PC edition of the game, stating:
‘Every year, the WWE 2K franchise gives a sample of [WWE’s past, present and future] through downloadable content, whether...
2K Games have today released WWE 2K16 on Windows PC (via Steam).
Fans will be reassured to know that all in-game content from both the Xbox and PlayStation 4 editions has been completely mirrored, and that all downloadable content is freely available.
Here are some of the following features are immediately accessible at launch:
Full game Accelerator, allowing instant access to all unlockable content New moves pack (including the Corner Enzuiguri, Sidewinder Suplex, and Dragon Sleeper Legends pack (including “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Dusty Rhodes, Big Boss Man, Lita, and Trish Stratus) Future stars pack 2015 Hall of Fame showcase pack (including playable matches such as Randy Savage vs. Jake Roberts and Rikishi vs. The Rock)
Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins has spoken out in favour of the new PC edition of the game, stating:
‘Every year, the WWE 2K franchise gives a sample of [WWE’s past, present and future] through downloadable content, whether...
- 3/11/2016
- by Jack G King
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
It’s long overdue in the minds of many, but Ray Traylor will finally be honoured as part of the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2016. Sadly, Traylor passed away on September 22, 2004, but he left behind a legacy as one of the best ‘big men’ in the history of the industry.
During his run in wrestling, the guy played many characters. Undoubtedly, he’s most famous for playing the role of the Big Boss Man in the WWF/E, but he also went performed the monikers Big Bubba Rogers, The Guardian Angel and even his own birth name during stints in WCW.
Regardless of what guise he was going under, fans usually referred to him as ‘Boss Man’ when discussing his work. Making his debut in 1985, it was actually none other than the ‘American Dream’ Dusty Rhodes who first noticed Ray Traylor. Rhodes felt the future star could become exactly that,...
It’s long overdue in the minds of many, but Ray Traylor will finally be honoured as part of the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2016. Sadly, Traylor passed away on September 22, 2004, but he left behind a legacy as one of the best ‘big men’ in the history of the industry.
During his run in wrestling, the guy played many characters. Undoubtedly, he’s most famous for playing the role of the Big Boss Man in the WWF/E, but he also went performed the monikers Big Bubba Rogers, The Guardian Angel and even his own birth name during stints in WCW.
Regardless of what guise he was going under, fans usually referred to him as ‘Boss Man’ when discussing his work. Making his debut in 1985, it was actually none other than the ‘American Dream’ Dusty Rhodes who first noticed Ray Traylor. Rhodes felt the future star could become exactly that,...
- 3/10/2016
- by Jamie Kennedy
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Finally, twelve years after his untimely death, Ray ‘Big Boss Man’ Traylor is being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, alongside already announced inductees The Godfather, The Fabulous Freebirds, and Sting. The Boss Man will be honored for his memorable contributions to the wrestling business over a career that spanned three decades.
Starting out in wrestling as a bodyguard for James E. Cornette in Jim Crockett Promotions, the Boss Man’s career would go on to reach huge heights in the late 80’s, when he would enjoy main event level feuds with such names as Hulk Hogan and Randy “Macho Man” Savage.
By the time the 90’s arrived, The Big Boss Man was one of the most popular stars on the WWF roster. If you look at merchandise from that time, Boss Man’s likeness sat side by side with Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior and Jake Roberts...
Finally, twelve years after his untimely death, Ray ‘Big Boss Man’ Traylor is being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, alongside already announced inductees The Godfather, The Fabulous Freebirds, and Sting. The Boss Man will be honored for his memorable contributions to the wrestling business over a career that spanned three decades.
Starting out in wrestling as a bodyguard for James E. Cornette in Jim Crockett Promotions, the Boss Man’s career would go on to reach huge heights in the late 80’s, when he would enjoy main event level feuds with such names as Hulk Hogan and Randy “Macho Man” Savage.
By the time the 90’s arrived, The Big Boss Man was one of the most popular stars on the WWF roster. If you look at merchandise from that time, Boss Man’s likeness sat side by side with Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior and Jake Roberts...
- 3/8/2016
- by Daniel Donnelly
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
On March 7, World Wrestling Entertainment announced Big Boss Man as the newest inductee into the Hall of Fame class of 2016.
One of the best heavyweights of his or any generation, the double-tough Georgian had two stints with the company that produced tremendous results. As the former prison guard out of Cobb County, Georgia, he first established himself as a hated heel, determined to put Hulk Hogan down and out of professional wrestling.
Over time, though, he showed great respect and dignity, doing the right thing during a program involving Jake Roberts and Ted Dibiase and turning babyface in the process. It was in that role that he is most remembered, an upper midcard performer who mixed it up with main event talent on occasion but could always be trusted to carry any program handed down to him by management.
A pro’s pro, he did whatever was asked...
On March 7, World Wrestling Entertainment announced Big Boss Man as the newest inductee into the Hall of Fame class of 2016.
One of the best heavyweights of his or any generation, the double-tough Georgian had two stints with the company that produced tremendous results. As the former prison guard out of Cobb County, Georgia, he first established himself as a hated heel, determined to put Hulk Hogan down and out of professional wrestling.
Over time, though, he showed great respect and dignity, doing the right thing during a program involving Jake Roberts and Ted Dibiase and turning babyface in the process. It was in that role that he is most remembered, an upper midcard performer who mixed it up with main event talent on occasion but could always be trusted to carry any program handed down to him by management.
A pro’s pro, he did whatever was asked...
- 3/8/2016
- by Erik Beaston
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
The WWE Hall of Fame news continues with a report that former All Japan Triple Crown and Awa Heavyweight Champion Stan Hansen and former WWE Women’s Champion Jacqueline will be inducted into this year’s class.
Though WWE has not acknowledged the inductions on television or online, the company released a special commemorative WrestleMania 32 magazine last week that named Hansen and Jacqueline as 2016 inductees.
WhatCulture.com actually broke the news of Jacqueline’s induction several weeks ago…
Though Stan Hansen primarily made his reputation in Japan, he also competed for WWE in the 1970s, quickly becoming one of the company’s top heels. When Bruno Sammartino suffered a broken neck in a match with Hansen, credit for the injury was given to “The Lariat’s” devastating finishing maneuver. He headlined shows with Sammartino and Bob Backlund before heading to All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he would spend...
The WWE Hall of Fame news continues with a report that former All Japan Triple Crown and Awa Heavyweight Champion Stan Hansen and former WWE Women’s Champion Jacqueline will be inducted into this year’s class.
Though WWE has not acknowledged the inductions on television or online, the company released a special commemorative WrestleMania 32 magazine last week that named Hansen and Jacqueline as 2016 inductees.
WhatCulture.com actually broke the news of Jacqueline’s induction several weeks ago…
Though Stan Hansen primarily made his reputation in Japan, he also competed for WWE in the 1970s, quickly becoming one of the company’s top heels. When Bruno Sammartino suffered a broken neck in a match with Hansen, credit for the injury was given to “The Lariat’s” devastating finishing maneuver. He headlined shows with Sammartino and Bob Backlund before heading to All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he would spend...
- 3/8/2016
- by Scott Fried
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Earlier today, WWE’s official Twitter account announced the newest inductee into the 2016 Hall of Fame class – Ray “Big Boss Man” Traylor.
One of the most beloved superstars of the late 1980s and early 1990s, Traylor first joined the company in 1988. A real-life ex-prison guard, Traylor was given the character of “The Big Boss Man” – a corrupt prison guard/law enforcement agent. He was a top heel for WWE until 1990, when he turned face and had well-remembered feuds with Mr. Perfect, The Mountie, and Nailz. He left the company in 1993, and after a brief tenure in All Japan Pro Wrestling, debuted in 1993. First called “The Boss,” Traylor subsequently took the names “The Guardian Angel” and “Big Bubba Rogers” following complaints from WWE.
In 1998, Traylor rejoined WWE, once again taking the “Big Boss Man” name. He changed his image, wearing a Swat-style uniform and serving as a personal bodyguard to Vince McMahon.
Earlier today, WWE’s official Twitter account announced the newest inductee into the 2016 Hall of Fame class – Ray “Big Boss Man” Traylor.
One of the most beloved superstars of the late 1980s and early 1990s, Traylor first joined the company in 1988. A real-life ex-prison guard, Traylor was given the character of “The Big Boss Man” – a corrupt prison guard/law enforcement agent. He was a top heel for WWE until 1990, when he turned face and had well-remembered feuds with Mr. Perfect, The Mountie, and Nailz. He left the company in 1993, and after a brief tenure in All Japan Pro Wrestling, debuted in 1993. First called “The Boss,” Traylor subsequently took the names “The Guardian Angel” and “Big Bubba Rogers” following complaints from WWE.
In 1998, Traylor rejoined WWE, once again taking the “Big Boss Man” name. He changed his image, wearing a Swat-style uniform and serving as a personal bodyguard to Vince McMahon.
- 3/7/2016
- by Scott Fried
- Obsessed with Film
Neerja is a Hit and is now all set to cross 50 crore in a jiffy. As a matter of fact, trade predicts that the film could cover an even greater distance. For a film that has been made at a budget of around 20 crore, the film is now set to reap in very good profits. For its makers Fox, this has turned out to be a very good success. However, none of that was left on chance and there is a lot that went behind the scenes to make it happen.
We caught hold of the entire campaign plan that was painstakingly put into place for weeks in succession, which led to huge awareness for Neerja, hence resulting in wonderful opening and then sustained word of mouth.
Informs our source, “From ‘Who is Neerja’ to ‘India will not forget Neerja’, the graph of the marketing campaign of this very special...
We caught hold of the entire campaign plan that was painstakingly put into place for weeks in succession, which led to huge awareness for Neerja, hence resulting in wonderful opening and then sustained word of mouth.
Informs our source, “From ‘Who is Neerja’ to ‘India will not forget Neerja’, the graph of the marketing campaign of this very special...
- 2/26/2016
- by Joginder Tuteja
- Bollyspice
Following its worldwide release for PS4 and Xbox One systems in October last year, 2K Games have announced today that WWE 2K16 is soon set to arrive on PC. The PC version is currently in its final stages of development, but it’s slated for release in just under one month’s time.
But rather than simply porting WWE 2K16‘s initial console release to PC systems, 2K have confirmed that all existing console Dlc content will be packaged in with the game purchase upon release. Given that the game is due to be priced at $49.99, however, this was probably a likely scenario from the outset.
Nevertheless, it does mean that players who choose the PC release as the time to dive in to WWE 2K16 won’t have to source all of the additional content for themselves, and can look forward to jumping in at the same point as current console gamers.
But rather than simply porting WWE 2K16‘s initial console release to PC systems, 2K have confirmed that all existing console Dlc content will be packaged in with the game purchase upon release. Given that the game is due to be priced at $49.99, however, this was probably a likely scenario from the outset.
Nevertheless, it does mean that players who choose the PC release as the time to dive in to WWE 2K16 won’t have to source all of the additional content for themselves, and can look forward to jumping in at the same point as current console gamers.
- 2/17/2016
- by Gareth Cartwright
- We Got This Covered
Konami
Hideo Kojima is one of the only game developers around who puts replayability to the forefront of the experience. There’s not been a single Metal Gear yet that made you feel as though you’d seen everything by the time the credits rolled, and Mgs V is the most robust and feature-packed yet, easily the best-playing entry so far.
From the open-world exploits you can indulge in with Venom Snake, to the smattering of memorable characters we’ll be analysing for years and a story that’s all over the place thanks to leaving many plot points on the cutting room floor, The Phantom Pain just begs to be lived in for weeks worth of game time, simply to ensure we’ve seen all there is.
So leave your own observations and secrets in the comments below, but not before you’ve seen the best little-known features fans have uncovered since release.
Hideo Kojima is one of the only game developers around who puts replayability to the forefront of the experience. There’s not been a single Metal Gear yet that made you feel as though you’d seen everything by the time the credits rolled, and Mgs V is the most robust and feature-packed yet, easily the best-playing entry so far.
From the open-world exploits you can indulge in with Venom Snake, to the smattering of memorable characters we’ll be analysing for years and a story that’s all over the place thanks to leaving many plot points on the cutting room floor, The Phantom Pain just begs to be lived in for weeks worth of game time, simply to ensure we’ve seen all there is.
So leave your own observations and secrets in the comments below, but not before you’ve seen the best little-known features fans have uncovered since release.
- 1/14/2016
- by Scott Tailford
- Obsessed with Film
2K
The WWE 2K16 Future Stars Pack will be released for PS4, PS3, Xbox One and Xbox 360 on January 26.
The latest Dlc will include Nxt Superstars Samoa Joe and Blake and Murphy, along with the main roster’s Los Matadores (Diego & Fernando). It will cost gamers $7.99 or can be purchased as part of the Season Pass – which saves you more than 20% on all the downloadable content – for $24.99.
Samoa Joe has been one of the more prominent players in what is still considered WWE’s developmental territory since making his debut last May, while Blake and Murphy are former Nxt Tag Team Champions.
Los Matadores’ inclusion is a bit more confusing as the pair have been part of the main roster in one gimmick or another since 2011. Plus, there has been pretty heavy speculation over the last few months that they could be repacked once more…
The Future Stars Pack is...
The WWE 2K16 Future Stars Pack will be released for PS4, PS3, Xbox One and Xbox 360 on January 26.
The latest Dlc will include Nxt Superstars Samoa Joe and Blake and Murphy, along with the main roster’s Los Matadores (Diego & Fernando). It will cost gamers $7.99 or can be purchased as part of the Season Pass – which saves you more than 20% on all the downloadable content – for $24.99.
Samoa Joe has been one of the more prominent players in what is still considered WWE’s developmental territory since making his debut last May, while Blake and Murphy are former Nxt Tag Team Champions.
Los Matadores’ inclusion is a bit more confusing as the pair have been part of the main roster in one gimmick or another since 2011. Plus, there has been pretty heavy speculation over the last few months that they could be repacked once more…
The Future Stars Pack is...
- 1/11/2016
- by Ross Tweddell
- Obsessed with Film
2K Games
Right in time for Christmas, 2K Games have unveiled the second part of their post-release Dlc campaign with the unveiling of the Legends Pack for fans to purchase now.
That means, rather wonderfully, that you can now play as Dusty Rhodes, Big Boss Man, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Mr Perfect, Lita and Trish Stratus, for the price of a couple of cups of coffee. And with much greater satisfaction.
Obviously, the addition of these six to the roster – as well as two Terminators (as the pre-order bonus has also been released as a stand-alone Dlc) – means you can relive their classic moments as well as seeing who would win between the legends and their modern world equivalents. Not that there’ll ever be another American Dream of course.
So with the Dlc sitting ready to download in stores, let’s have a look at the stars included in all their glory…...
Right in time for Christmas, 2K Games have unveiled the second part of their post-release Dlc campaign with the unveiling of the Legends Pack for fans to purchase now.
That means, rather wonderfully, that you can now play as Dusty Rhodes, Big Boss Man, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Mr Perfect, Lita and Trish Stratus, for the price of a couple of cups of coffee. And with much greater satisfaction.
Obviously, the addition of these six to the roster – as well as two Terminators (as the pre-order bonus has also been released as a stand-alone Dlc) – means you can relive their classic moments as well as seeing who would win between the legends and their modern world equivalents. Not that there’ll ever be another American Dream of course.
So with the Dlc sitting ready to download in stores, let’s have a look at the stars included in all their glory…...
- 12/26/2015
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
WWE, 2K
The Legends Pack for WWE 2K16 – which will include no less than six greats from the company’s past – will be released on December 22.
Available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One and Xbox 360, the pack will include: Big Boss Man, Dusty Rhodes, Lita, Mr. Perfect, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and Trish Stratus.
An advert was aired during Sunday’s TLC pay per view showing what all the Superstars will look like in the game. The pack will cost gamers $8.99, although you could buy the Season Pass for $24.99 and get the Accelerator, New Moves pack, 2015 Hall of Fame showcase Future Stars Pack – as well as the Legends Pack – when they become available in the coming months.
This is a great selection of Superstars on offer, and very timely considering the recent deaths of both Dusty Rhodes and Roddy Piper.
Gamers were understandably left a little disappointed when Lita and Trish weren...
The Legends Pack for WWE 2K16 – which will include no less than six greats from the company’s past – will be released on December 22.
Available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One and Xbox 360, the pack will include: Big Boss Man, Dusty Rhodes, Lita, Mr. Perfect, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and Trish Stratus.
An advert was aired during Sunday’s TLC pay per view showing what all the Superstars will look like in the game. The pack will cost gamers $8.99, although you could buy the Season Pass for $24.99 and get the Accelerator, New Moves pack, 2015 Hall of Fame showcase Future Stars Pack – as well as the Legends Pack – when they become available in the coming months.
This is a great selection of Superstars on offer, and very timely considering the recent deaths of both Dusty Rhodes and Roddy Piper.
Gamers were understandably left a little disappointed when Lita and Trish weren...
- 12/18/2015
- by Ross Tweddell
- Obsessed with Film
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain marked what could possibly be the final Metal Gear game with Hideo Kojima’s involvement. However, Konami has stated that the Metal Gear franchise is far from over. That’s right, the universe of Metal Gear will live on and not just in pachinko form. But where could Konami take the series after The Phantom Pain. While a lot of ends have been tied in the series since V released, here are a few ideas on where Metal Gear can go in future installments.
If you’re still running off that Phantom Pain steam, how about another open world, base building game. Konami could finish the Big Boss arc once and for all as there is still more story to be told about the final days of the legendary mercenary. While The Phantom Pain dealt with Big Boss’ lust for revenge building Diamond Dogs...
If you’re still running off that Phantom Pain steam, how about another open world, base building game. Konami could finish the Big Boss arc once and for all as there is still more story to be told about the final days of the legendary mercenary. While The Phantom Pain dealt with Big Boss’ lust for revenge building Diamond Dogs...
- 10/9/2015
- by Ryan Espinoza
- SoundOnSight
2K Sports
WWE and 2K have announced the details for the downloadable content made available for WWE 2K16.
The downloadable offerings will include a story-driven 2K Showcase surrounding the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2015 inductees; access to new moves, unlockable content, player progression; and a wealth of playable WWE Legends and WWE and Nxt Superstars. The individual content packages will begin releasing in late 2015, with some packages releasing in early 2016.
The legends you will be able to download include the likes of Big Boss Man, Dusty Rhodes, Lita, Mr. Perfect, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and Trish Stratus; while Samoa Joe and former Nxt Tag Team Champions Blake and Murphy will also be available. On top of that, more than 30 new moves will be available for download including Kevin Owens’ Sidewinder Suplex, which he used in his debut match against John Cena.
The full details of the downloadable content for WWE 2K16 are available here!
WWE and 2K have announced the details for the downloadable content made available for WWE 2K16.
The downloadable offerings will include a story-driven 2K Showcase surrounding the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2015 inductees; access to new moves, unlockable content, player progression; and a wealth of playable WWE Legends and WWE and Nxt Superstars. The individual content packages will begin releasing in late 2015, with some packages releasing in early 2016.
The legends you will be able to download include the likes of Big Boss Man, Dusty Rhodes, Lita, Mr. Perfect, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and Trish Stratus; while Samoa Joe and former Nxt Tag Team Champions Blake and Murphy will also be available. On top of that, more than 30 new moves will be available for download including Kevin Owens’ Sidewinder Suplex, which he used in his debut match against John Cena.
The full details of the downloadable content for WWE 2K16 are available here!
- 10/8/2015
- by Ross Tweddell
- Obsessed with Film
Publisher 2K Games have revealed exactly what purchasers of WWE 2K16 will be getting when the game hits retail on October 27, and boy, does it come with a lot of content. According to the announcement, all Dlc packs will be available to purchase separately (prices listed), but here’s what you’ll be getting if you decide to cough up the cash for the season pass:
Accelerator
• Players will gain instant access to all unlockable content available in the game (excluding downloadable content);
• The Accelerator will be available for a suggested price of $1.99.
MyPlayer KickStart (PS4™ system and Xbox One Exclusive)
• Players will gain instant access to boost created Superstar ratings and attributes in the game’s MyCareer mode;
• MyPlayer KickStart will be available for a suggested price of $9.99.
Legends Pack
• Playable WWE Legends: Big Boss Man, Dusty Rhodes, Lita, Mr. Perfect, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and Trish Stratus;
• The Legends...
Accelerator
• Players will gain instant access to all unlockable content available in the game (excluding downloadable content);
• The Accelerator will be available for a suggested price of $1.99.
MyPlayer KickStart (PS4™ system and Xbox One Exclusive)
• Players will gain instant access to boost created Superstar ratings and attributes in the game’s MyCareer mode;
• MyPlayer KickStart will be available for a suggested price of $9.99.
Legends Pack
• Playable WWE Legends: Big Boss Man, Dusty Rhodes, Lita, Mr. Perfect, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and Trish Stratus;
• The Legends...
- 10/7/2015
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Konami
After Konami went ahead and licensed a Silent Hill-themed pachinko gambling machine, it was only a matter of time before they started porting across every last one of their beloved franchises.
As such, thanks to a patent that’s been filed, Kotaku are reporting Metal Gear Solid is next on the production line. Not only is the name ‘Metal Gear’ trademarked, but ‘Big Boss’ is in there too – meaning there’s a 99% chance we’re getting a big ol’ soulless Pachinko machine with Big Boss’ mug slapped on the front.
Kotaku have translated part of the patent from its original Japanese source, noting that it “covers video games, board games, smartphone games, medal games, slot machines, pachinko machines, etc.”
Essentially, this is going to mean more Metal Gear games on the way in a far more consistent manner than when Hideo Kojima was at the helm. Instead, expect...
After Konami went ahead and licensed a Silent Hill-themed pachinko gambling machine, it was only a matter of time before they started porting across every last one of their beloved franchises.
As such, thanks to a patent that’s been filed, Kotaku are reporting Metal Gear Solid is next on the production line. Not only is the name ‘Metal Gear’ trademarked, but ‘Big Boss’ is in there too – meaning there’s a 99% chance we’re getting a big ol’ soulless Pachinko machine with Big Boss’ mug slapped on the front.
Kotaku have translated part of the patent from its original Japanese source, noting that it “covers video games, board games, smartphone games, medal games, slot machines, pachinko machines, etc.”
Essentially, this is going to mean more Metal Gear games on the way in a far more consistent manner than when Hideo Kojima was at the helm. Instead, expect...
- 10/5/2015
- by Scott Tailford
- Obsessed with Film
In case the title didn’t tip you off, please note that this article will contain full spoilers for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.
There’s been a lot of talk lately about how Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain‘s story stacks up against other entries in the series. It’s not difficult to see why. As possibly the final Metal Gear Solid game, and certainly the final one by its creator and mastermind, Hideo Kojima, Mgsv bears the significant weight of being the last true game in a series which has the prescience of being one of the first to offer mature and involving storylines in gaming.
Back in 1998, there weren’t a lot of places you could go in this industry that might even give you believable characterizations or a well-realized narrative. The original Metal Gear Solid managed to accomplish both, even as it...
There’s been a lot of talk lately about how Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain‘s story stacks up against other entries in the series. It’s not difficult to see why. As possibly the final Metal Gear Solid game, and certainly the final one by its creator and mastermind, Hideo Kojima, Mgsv bears the significant weight of being the last true game in a series which has the prescience of being one of the first to offer mature and involving storylines in gaming.
Back in 1998, there weren’t a lot of places you could go in this industry that might even give you believable characterizations or a well-realized narrative. The original Metal Gear Solid managed to accomplish both, even as it...
- 10/4/2015
- by Mike Worby
- SoundOnSight
Metal Gear Solid has traditionally been about successive corridors, lengthy cinematics, and narrative inertia. Each military compound, ruined city, or virgin forest would lead to the next and players would run or crawl or tiptoe headlong into an epic finale. Environments would be interactive and dense with secrets, but they would also be small and the connections between them straightforward. Players would feel trapped, stuck to a conveyor belt. Which was thematically apt because the protagonists were always pawns, susceptible to betrayal. Metal Gear Solid investigated what freedom and agency mean in designed products like video games, long before the theme became fashionable after Portal and The Stanley Parable.
Now we have The Phantom Pain. Our hero, Venom Snake, no longer takes orders from anyone. He’s his own Big Boss! And so the game naturally opens up. Vast terrains, humid grasslands, and sandy mountains; dozens of bite-sized missions that...
Now we have The Phantom Pain. Our hero, Venom Snake, no longer takes orders from anyone. He’s his own Big Boss! And so the game naturally opens up. Vast terrains, humid grasslands, and sandy mountains; dozens of bite-sized missions that...
- 9/23/2015
- by Guido Pellegrini
- SoundOnSight
A great opening can really set the tone for any piece of art. Whether it be a films first scene or an albums initial track, the opening will be the first thing you engage with in an artists work, and as such, it has the potential to be the most important part of the package. This is certainly true of the opening of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, director/designer/writer/producer Hideo Kojima’s final piece of his acclaimed Metal Gear saga.
The opening in question is a masterwork of excitement and emotion, and a fantastic example of how to engage the player right from the start. Beginning with Big Boss awakening from his coma, set brilliantly to David Bowie’s “The Man Who Sold the World”, Mgsv fades in on a blurry first person point of view as Snake comes to and is introduced to his...
The opening in question is a masterwork of excitement and emotion, and a fantastic example of how to engage the player right from the start. Beginning with Big Boss awakening from his coma, set brilliantly to David Bowie’s “The Man Who Sold the World”, Mgsv fades in on a blurry first person point of view as Snake comes to and is introduced to his...
- 9/19/2015
- by Mike Worby
- SoundOnSight
Even at the age of seven, I knew I had stumbled onto something special.
Like most kids at a young age, I never found myself in a position to have any say on what direction video games would take in our house. With an older brother who also played games, and a father who did some of his own scouting, I was often left at the mercy of other people’s decisions when it came to what games and consoles we would buy.
In the early years, we were a Nintendo family. This made sense of course, as the original Nintendo Entertainment System trounced the competitors. Throughout the years, my family stuck with the Big N, complemented by Sega’s hardware up until their demise, with Microsoft and their Xbox line quickly picking up the slack.
By now you’ve probably realized that that Sony hasn’t been mentioned, and for good reason.
Like most kids at a young age, I never found myself in a position to have any say on what direction video games would take in our house. With an older brother who also played games, and a father who did some of his own scouting, I was often left at the mercy of other people’s decisions when it came to what games and consoles we would buy.
In the early years, we were a Nintendo family. This made sense of course, as the original Nintendo Entertainment System trounced the competitors. Throughout the years, my family stuck with the Big N, complemented by Sega’s hardware up until their demise, with Microsoft and their Xbox line quickly picking up the slack.
By now you’ve probably realized that that Sony hasn’t been mentioned, and for good reason.
- 9/10/2015
- by Shaan Joshi
- We Got This Covered
Official figures revealed by retail analyst Chart-Track have confirmed that Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain not only entered the UK charts at number one, but Hideo Kojima’s final installment also launched to higher sales than any other entry in the prestigious stealth franchise.
According to the data released, The Phantom Pain beat opening week sales of 2001’s Sons of Liberty by around 37 per cent, though it failed to emulate the week-one figures achieved by Batman: Arkham Knight and The Witcher III: Wild Hunt - in the UK, at least. That makes Kojima’s stealth masterclass the third biggest launch of 2015, allowing Big Boss’ latest adventure to easily outmuscle fellow newcomer Mad Max, which settled for this week’s silver trophy.
Here’s the top ten listings in full per Chart-Track.
Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain
Mad Max
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition
Until Dawn
Disney...
According to the data released, The Phantom Pain beat opening week sales of 2001’s Sons of Liberty by around 37 per cent, though it failed to emulate the week-one figures achieved by Batman: Arkham Knight and The Witcher III: Wild Hunt - in the UK, at least. That makes Kojima’s stealth masterclass the third biggest launch of 2015, allowing Big Boss’ latest adventure to easily outmuscle fellow newcomer Mad Max, which settled for this week’s silver trophy.
Here’s the top ten listings in full per Chart-Track.
Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain
Mad Max
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition
Until Dawn
Disney...
- 9/7/2015
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Setting aside the flailing online servers, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is very much the game of the moment, with the industry at large enthralled by Big Boss’ trek to Afghanistan and beyond. Whether you’re a series stalwart or a newcomer to Hideo Kojima’s idiosyncratic (read: bat-shit insane) franchise, the controls and complex gameplay systems can take some time getting used to. But what better way to learn than from the creator himself?
Taking to Twitter, Kojima offered a word of advice for those who are pouring hours into the stealth sequel.
[Please] take a break time to time as this free infiltration exhausts you if playing for a long time. Go back to [Mother Base] between main missions, take a walk, or do the silly Side Ops to get mind reset.
Later in the week, the esteemed developer – who is to leave Konami later this year following almost...
Taking to Twitter, Kojima offered a word of advice for those who are pouring hours into the stealth sequel.
[Please] take a break time to time as this free infiltration exhausts you if playing for a long time. Go back to [Mother Base] between main missions, take a walk, or do the silly Side Ops to get mind reset.
Later in the week, the esteemed developer – who is to leave Konami later this year following almost...
- 9/4/2015
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Konami
Regardless of if you knew Mgs V was going to be an expansion on Peace Walker’s core collect-’em-all gameplay or not, the sheer breadth and depth of content within Phantom Pain is absolutely mind-blowing.
Big Boss/Snake’s abilities are thoroughly fleshed out from what Mgs 3 put in motion, your loadouts can include everything from inflatable decoys to multi-missile homing devices, stat-screens govern gargantuan offshore facilities where you send your men out on missions, Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood-style… and all that comes within the first 15 hours or so, around a tenth of the entire game.
Creator Hideo Kojima has lived up to and surpassed his illustrious reputation as being one of gaming’s most barmy-yet-brilliant auteurs, and following around a half-decade in development, the resulting project is something that – alongside The Witcher 3 – feels like an entire world is ticking away on the other side of the screen.
Regardless of if you knew Mgs V was going to be an expansion on Peace Walker’s core collect-’em-all gameplay or not, the sheer breadth and depth of content within Phantom Pain is absolutely mind-blowing.
Big Boss/Snake’s abilities are thoroughly fleshed out from what Mgs 3 put in motion, your loadouts can include everything from inflatable decoys to multi-missile homing devices, stat-screens govern gargantuan offshore facilities where you send your men out on missions, Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood-style… and all that comes within the first 15 hours or so, around a tenth of the entire game.
Creator Hideo Kojima has lived up to and surpassed his illustrious reputation as being one of gaming’s most barmy-yet-brilliant auteurs, and following around a half-decade in development, the resulting project is something that – alongside The Witcher 3 – feels like an entire world is ticking away on the other side of the screen.
- 9/3/2015
- by Scott Tailford
- Obsessed with Film
It's probably the last Metal Gear we'll see from Hideo Kojima, so can The Phantom Pain send his legendary series out in style?
As hard as it may be, I'm going to put aside all of the ridiculous events of late revolving around Konami and Kojima. After all, it doesn't matter how much Konami tries to remove Kojima and his studio's name from the series, Metal Gear has, and always will be Hideo Kojima's creation. That said, let's focus on Metal Gear Solid V itself, the finale of the Metal Gear saga, and I don't mind saying so right away, one of the best games of the year.
Events take place directly after Ground Zeroes. Well, maybe not right after, as you'll find out from the prologue, which is a truly spectacular opening. Here the game cleverly introduces various elements, and it's much less fourth wall-breaking than the usual Metal Gear instruction.
As hard as it may be, I'm going to put aside all of the ridiculous events of late revolving around Konami and Kojima. After all, it doesn't matter how much Konami tries to remove Kojima and his studio's name from the series, Metal Gear has, and always will be Hideo Kojima's creation. That said, let's focus on Metal Gear Solid V itself, the finale of the Metal Gear saga, and I don't mind saying so right away, one of the best games of the year.
Events take place directly after Ground Zeroes. Well, maybe not right after, as you'll find out from the prologue, which is a truly spectacular opening. Here the game cleverly introduces various elements, and it's much less fourth wall-breaking than the usual Metal Gear instruction.
- 9/3/2015
- by aaronbirch
- Den of Geek
Going into the year, it appeared as if the fight for the 'Game of the Year' title would come down to a duel between "Batman: Arkham Knight" and "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt". At this point it seems both those games may be pushed to fight for third place as the highly anticipated and more recent front runner "Fallout 4" looks to have scored a serious challenger.
"Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain" hits stores on Tuesday and reviews have now been unleashed by dozens of outlets. The results are nothing short of astonishing with the game getting the highest Metacritic score of the year so far for a new game with 95/100.
That puts it ahead of "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" (94/100), "Bloodborne" (92/100), "Pillars of Eternity" (89/100), "Ori and the Blind Forest" (88/100), "Batman: Arkham Knight" (87/100) and "Her Story" (87/100) not to mention remastered titles like "Journey" (92/100), "Dark Souls II: Scholar of the...
"Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain" hits stores on Tuesday and reviews have now been unleashed by dozens of outlets. The results are nothing short of astonishing with the game getting the highest Metacritic score of the year so far for a new game with 95/100.
That puts it ahead of "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" (94/100), "Bloodborne" (92/100), "Pillars of Eternity" (89/100), "Ori and the Blind Forest" (88/100), "Batman: Arkham Knight" (87/100) and "Her Story" (87/100) not to mention remastered titles like "Journey" (92/100), "Dark Souls II: Scholar of the...
- 8/27/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Five minutes isn’t nearly enough to represent a video game series that has spanned three decades and ten canonical titles, but Game Director Hideo Kojima does a stand-up job with this epic and nostalgic launch trailer for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.
Utilizing the pixelated face of Solid Snake much like the dream sequence in Guns of the Patriots, the footage opens with our super-soldier lifting up those classic night vision goggles (kept you waiting, huh?) before delving into the convoluted, medium-defining timeline of Metal Gear. From the Shadow Moses incident all the way through to Guns of the Patriots, Kojima has arranged the sizzle reel in the order of release – Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2 notwithstanding – as the perspective flits between Big Boss and his cloned son, Solid.
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Utilizing the pixelated face of Solid Snake much like the dream sequence in Guns of the Patriots, the footage opens with our super-soldier lifting up those classic night vision goggles (kept you waiting, huh?) before delving into the convoluted, medium-defining timeline of Metal Gear. From the Shadow Moses incident all the way through to Guns of the Patriots, Kojima has arranged the sizzle reel in the order of release – Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2 notwithstanding – as the perspective flits between Big Boss and his cloned son, Solid.
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It is Big Boss (aka Venom/Punished Snake) who we will be controlling for The Phantom Pain,...
- 8/25/2015
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
The NYPD has Seth Rollins' back ... and front ... and stomach ... 'cause when the WWE superstar wanted to go out to get food in NYC last night, the boys in blue hooked him up with a ride in an unmarked cop car so he wouldn't get swarmed by fans. Rollins is in the Big Apple for SummerSlam -- and so many WWE fans have been waiting by the hotel to catch a glimpse of the wrestlers,...
- 8/23/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Kojima Productions
The fifth (and possibly final?) Metal Gear Solid game doesn’t hit stores until September 1st, but with the review embargo lifting and members of the public already getting their hands on the game’s strategy guide, leaks have already started flooding the Internet.
The most extensive plot spoilers appear to have been pulled from the Italian version of the guide, yet by the nature of the Mgs series along with Hideo Kojima’s request that the guide’s writers don’t give everything away, these reveals have pretty much just raised more questions than answers.
The spoilers are there for the curious, but it’s likely that even reading through the lot will still leave you with plenty to be surprised by come release day. Even so, one particular plot point is unquestionably the series’ most daring twist since MGS2’s Raiden bait-and-switch, and despite the sure-to-be-amazing gameplay,...
The fifth (and possibly final?) Metal Gear Solid game doesn’t hit stores until September 1st, but with the review embargo lifting and members of the public already getting their hands on the game’s strategy guide, leaks have already started flooding the Internet.
The most extensive plot spoilers appear to have been pulled from the Italian version of the guide, yet by the nature of the Mgs series along with Hideo Kojima’s request that the guide’s writers don’t give everything away, these reveals have pretty much just raised more questions than answers.
The spoilers are there for the curious, but it’s likely that even reading through the lot will still leave you with plenty to be surprised by come release day. Even so, one particular plot point is unquestionably the series’ most daring twist since MGS2’s Raiden bait-and-switch, and despite the sure-to-be-amazing gameplay,...
- 8/23/2015
- by Jack Pooley
- Obsessed with Film
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is so close now we can almost taste it, with exactly two weeks to go until the much-anticipated entry into Konami’s stealth series makes its bow. And to celebrate, PlayStation Japan has debuted a rather nostalgic new trailer for the upcoming sequel that bills Tpp as the conclusion of Hideo Kojima’s stealth masterclass, while also trumpeting the franchise’s longrunning history with Sony’s systems.
Setting up the fall of an icon, The Phantom Pain will fill in a missing chapter in Metal Gear Solid lore; that is, Big Boss’ decision to defect from Foxhound and his country. Set in the aftermath of Peace Walker and just prior to 1987’s Metal Gear for the Msx, Kojima’s heavy-hitter will introduce us to a grizzled, world-weary version of Big Boss, who struggles to keep a grip on the sprawling network of lies...
Setting up the fall of an icon, The Phantom Pain will fill in a missing chapter in Metal Gear Solid lore; that is, Big Boss’ decision to defect from Foxhound and his country. Set in the aftermath of Peace Walker and just prior to 1987’s Metal Gear for the Msx, Kojima’s heavy-hitter will introduce us to a grizzled, world-weary version of Big Boss, who struggles to keep a grip on the sprawling network of lies...
- 8/19/2015
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Some eager-to-score websites are going all-out to prove that Aamir Khan was not offered Bajrangi Bhaijaan. They have quoted director Kabir Khan as saying he never approached Aamir Khan. This is technically true. Kabir, who is a man of impeccable integrity, is telling the truth. Kabir never approached Aamir. However, it was Bajrangi Bhaijaan writer Vijayendra Prasad who had approached Aamir. And here is Prasad's memory of the meeting with Aamir. "Frankly, I don't know why he said no to Bajrangi Bhaijaan. But when I narrated the story to him I had seen his eyes moisten. Later I heard through my producer that Aamir had recommended Salman Khan for the role. Story-story pe likha hai actor ka naam." Having said this we must beseech actors to stop talking about roles that they have turned down. It's in very bad taste. We now have some Big Boss contestant Ali Quli Mirza...
- 8/17/2015
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
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