Welcome to The Doctor's Prognosis! I am your humble host, Dr. C-LOS. Here, I will let you know my thoughts on various forms of entertainment including film, TV, and video games. Enjoy!
Capcom revealed F.A.N.G and 6 DLC characters for Street Fighter V at PlayStation Experience!
F.A.N.G is a Shadaloo fighter who uses poison, which damages his opponent over time. He looks a little silly, but he also looks like a unique and fun character to use.
F.A.N.G is the 16th and final playable character to be revealed for the fighting game's starting roster of world warriors including Ryu, Chun-Li, Charlie Nash, M. Bison, Cammy, Birdie, Ken, Vega, Necalli, R. Mika, Rashid, Karin, Zangief, Laura, and Dhalsim.
Capcom also revealed 6 new DLC characters, which will be released over the course of the first year after the game launches. These fighters will be Alex, Guile, Balrog, Ibuki, Juri, and Urien. The plan is to release a new character every 2 months. Players can purchase the characters outright or earn them by playing the game.
For the impatient type, you can preorder the DLC characters now with the Street Fighter V Season Pass for $29.99. The season pass also includes a premium costume for each DLC character and an exclusive PS4 theme.
Street Fighter V is scheduled to release exclusively on the PS4 and PC on February 16, 2016 in North America and Europe.
The CW has released an awesome new trailer for their new crossover series, DC's Legends of Tomorrow!
Yes, that is Doctor Who alumnus Arthur Darvill as a time traveller. With a formidable villain like Vandal Savage taking center stage, this new program has a lot going for it.
The show stars Victor Garber as Dr. Martin Stein/Firestorm, Brandon Routh as Ray Palmer/The Atom, Caity Lotz as Sara Lance/White Canary, Arthur Darvill as Rip Hunter, Ciara Renee as Kendra Saunders/Hawkgirl, Franz Drameh as Jay Jackson/Firestorm, Dominic Purcell as Mick Rory/Heat Wave, and Wentworth Miller as Leonard Snart/Captain Cold.
Here is an official synopsis:
"When heroes alone are not enough... the world needs legends. Having seen the future, one he will desperately try to prevent from happening, time-traveling rogue Rip Hunter is tasked with assembling a disparate group of both heroes and villains to confront of an unstoppable threat - one in which not only is the planet at stake, but all of time itself. Can this ragtag team defeat an immortal threat unlike anything they have ever known?"
DC's Legends of Tomorrow is set to debut on The CW on January 21, 2016.
Cloud Strife announced for Super Smash Bros, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD unveiled, and MORE in the latest Nintendo Direct!
Arguably the biggest surprise today was Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII debuting on the popular fighter, Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U and 3DS.
The music sure got me pumped up. The Midgar stage looks fantastic, and the summons look amazing. Definitely a character I am looking forward to playing as. No release date was announced, but Nintendo will be doing a special Smash Bros-centric Nintendo Direct in December so keep an eye out for more info and surprises.
Nintendo also officially unveiled The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD for the Wii U, along with a brand new Wolf Link amiibo.
You can purchase the amiibo bundled with the game, though Nintendo has not announced what function the amiibo will serve. Other series-related amiibo, including Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Sheik and Toon Link, will also be compatible with the game. Furthermore, Nintendo revealed that the data on the Wolf Link amiibo can be transferred to the upcoming Zelda Wii U game. Expect to hear more on that tidbit soon.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD will be available on March 4, 2016.
Nintendo also showed several other upcoming titles such as the new Fire Emblem, Hyrule Warriors Legends for the 3DS (Featuring a female Link!), and a rerelease of the original, first generation Pokémon games. For all that and more, here is the full Nintendo Direct for your convenience.
Dhalsim sets the competition on fire in the latest trailer for Street Fighter V!
Looks like Dhalsim retains some of his keep-away gameplay, but has also gained some new options. That arching fireball looks like a great new ability.
Alongside the character announcement, Capcom release information on Dhalsim's V-Skill, the Yoga Float. This ability allows Dhalsim to float in midair for a few seconds, which is a great way to catch your opponent off guard and launch a counterattack.
"Yoga nana nana boo boo!"
Dhalsim's V-Trigger, Yoga Burner, is a flame attack that burns the floor for an extended period of time. If your opponent stands in the flames, they will slowly lose life. However, once they step out of the flames, they will recover this lost health.
"My eyes! The goggles do nothing!"
While there is only one more playable character to be revealed for the final roster of 16 fighters, Capcom announced that they plan to release 6 more characters throughout 2016 after the game's launch. The idea is to release one new character every 2 months. This will bring the roster up to 22 by 2017.
All DLC characters can be purchased with Fight Money, which is earned by completing daily goals or leveling up individual characters. Daily goals include challenges such as landing a certain number of Hadokens or anti-air attacks. Leveling up a character just means playing the various game modes with a single character. When you level up a character, they do not get any stronger, but you do earn bonus Fight Money. So the game rewards gamers who play often and experiment with multiple characters.
If you are the impatient type, you can also buy new content using Zenny, which is purchased using real money.
Street Fighter V is scheduled to release exclusively on the PS4 and PC on February 16, 2016 in North America and Europe.
Capcom officially announced Brazilian fighter Laura in the latest trailer for Street Fighter V!
Very interesting character. Laura is a Jiu-Jitsu fighter, but she wields electricity like Blanka, and her spin move looks like something right out of his moveset as well. Also, her fighting style is referred to as "Matsuda Jiu-Jitsu", which could mean she has a connection to Sean Matsuda, a Brazilian fighter from Street Fighter III. Furthermore, she is the first grappler in the series to wield a projectile. It will be interesting to see how this new kind of character will be utilized during gameplay.
Laura using her Thunder Clap projectile.
Capcom also released information about Laura's V-Skill and V-Trigger. Laura's V-Skill is called Linear Movement, which allows her to quickly move forward to attack, or backward to escape. She can also change it up to confuse her opponent. If the player does not specify a direction to move when activating this skill, Laura will perform an overhead kick instead.
Laura's V-Trigger is called Spark Show, an electric buff that makes it easier to stun opponents, and allows her Thunder Clap projectile and Linear Movement to go further.
I don't think your arm is supposed to bend that way.
Laura joins Ryu, Chun-Li, Charlie Nash, M. Bison, Cammy, Birdie, Ken, Vega, Necalli, R. Mika, Rashid, Karin, and Zangief as part of the game's roster of world warriors. The final roster is expected to have 16 playable fighters total, so expect two more characters to be revealed soon.
No official release date has been announced, but Street Fighter V is expected to arrive no later than spring 2016 exclusively on the PS4 and PC.
Zangief piledrives the competition in the newest trailer for Street Fighter V!
Wow. The Red Cyclone looks stronger than ever. Zangief has gained a "V-Skill" called Iron Muscle, which allows him to absorb one attack and recover health. His "V-Trigger" is called the Cyclone Lariat and allows him to spin very quickly, pulling in his opponent for a multi-hit attack. Each character in the game has his or her own V-Skill and V-Trigger.
Karin is another old character who was recently announced.
Like R. Mika, Karin hasn't been seen since Street Fighter Alpha 3 back in 1998. Her new V-Skill is a knockdown attack that can go through projectiles like Ryu's fireball. Her V-Trigger is an incredibly flexible attack with a variety of follow-ups and variations at your disposal after the initial attack connects. This allows Karin to control the flow of the fight while confusing her opponent.
Zangief and Karin join Ryu, Chun-Li, Charlie Nash, M. Bison, Cammy, Birdie, Ken, Vega, R. Mika, Necalli, and Rashid as part of the game's roster of world warriors.
No official release date has been announced, but Street Fighter V is expected to arrive no later than spring 2016 exclusively on the PS4 and PC.
Capcom revealed new Middle-Eastern fighter Rashid in the newest trailer for Street Fighter V!
Rashid looks like a really fun character. He is incredibly agile, which fits well with his unique wind-based attacks. But what is with that scouter he wears over his left eye? Maybe there is an interesting backstory to the "Turbulent Wind".
Rashid joins the savage Necalli as newcomers to the series. Street Fighter veterans Ryu, Chun-Li, Charlie Nash, M. Bison, Cammy, Birdie, Ken, Vega, and R. Mika have also been announced as part of the roster.
No official release date has been announced, but Street Fighter V is expected to arrive no later than spring 2016 exclusively on the PS4 and PC.
Nintendo has released the trailer for Pokémon GO, their first augmented reality game for Android and iOS!
Capturing Pokémon in the real world sounds like a dream come true for many gamers, young and old, but how well will that translate into mobile gaming? Game developer Niantic, who worked on the successful augmented reality mobile game Ingress, will bring their valuable experience to the popular Nintendo franchise. So it appears the game is in good hands.
Nintendo will also be releasing a bluetooth device compatible with the game called the Pokemon GO Plus. It is not necessary to enjoy the game, but it does have some perks. The device will allow budding Pokémon trainers to perform basic actions in the game such as catching Pokémon with the simple press of a button. It will also alert players of nearby Pokémon and events.
The Pokémon GO Plus. Wear your guilty pleasure!
The game will be free to download and play, but expect lots of potential in-game purchases.... and a hefty cellphone bill.
No official release date has been announced, but Pokémon GO is scheduled to be available on Google Play and the App Store in 2016.
The CW debuted the season 4 trailer for Arrow at Dragon Con and it has a few surprises.
Yes, that is Constantine at the 43 second mark. Looking forward to that crossover. Now if another network could just pick up the series where it left off.
Also noteworthy, Diggle debuts his new crimefighting costume this season.
Magneto?
It's about time he donned a mask. Diggle looks a bit like a modern version of The Guardian, an obscure hero from the pages of DC Comics.
The trailer also showed off Neal McDonough as Damien Darkh, Alexander Calvert as Anarky, Echo Kellum as Mr. Terrific, and the return of Caity Lotz as Sarah Lance. Season 4 is going to be interesting to say the least.
The new season of Arrow will premiere on Wednesday, October 7th at 8pm/7c on The CW.
R. Mika makes her long-awaited return in the newest trailer for Street Fighter V!
Stone Cold Stunner at the 30 second mark! Rainbow Mika originally debuted in Street Fighter Alpha 3 back in 1998, but has been missing from the fighting game scene until now. She is bringing along a tag team partner (Yamato Nadeshiko) this time around, which looks like an interesting game mechanic.
R. Mika joins Street Fighter veterans Ryu, Chun-Li, Charlie Nash, M. Bison, Cammy, Birdie, Ken, Vega, and savage newcomer Necalli.
No official release date has been announced, but Street Fighter V is expected to arrive no later than spring 2016 exclusively on the PS4 and PC.
Bruce Campbell returns in the gory but groovy Comic-Con trailer for Starz's new horror comedy series, Ash vs. Evil Dead!
It appears the show has everything fans love about the original movies: gore, action, comedy, and one-liners. The trailer alone feels true to what the films were about, so any fears fans have should be put to rest. This looks like all kinds of awesome.
Sam Raimi returns to direct the first episode of the new show, which will feature 10 half-hour episodes. The series stars Bruce Campbell, Lucy Lawless, Ray Santiago, Dana DeLorenzo, Jill Marie Jones, and Mimi Rogers.
Here is the official synopsis:
"Bruce Campbell returns as Ash, the stock boy, aging lothario and chainsaw-handed monster hunter who has spent the last 30 years avoiding responsibility, maturity and the terrors of the Evil Dead. When a Deadite plague threatens to destroy all of mankind, Ash is finally forced to face his demons -personal and literal. Destiny, it turns out, has no plans to release the unlikely hero from its 'Evil' grip."
Ash vs Evil Dead will debut on Starz this Halloween night, October 31st at 9pm.
Watch the intense Comic-Con trailer for Season 6 of The Walking Dead.
It appears old friends Rick and Morgan will be butting heads in the newest season, and Rick is the one that is looking more and more like the antagonist as time goes on. Can't wait to see where the story goes.
According to the Comic-Con panel, the premiere episode will be 90 minutes long and feature 654 walkers, which is a series record. The new season is already looking like it could be one of the best.
Season 6 of The Walking Dead will premiere on AMC on Sunday, October 11th at 9pm/8c.
Here comes a new challenger! Watch Nintendo kick off E3 with new Super Smash Bros. content, the return of the Nintendo World Championships, and more!
For those of you who don't have the time to watch all of it, here is one of the more exciting announcements.... the official unveiling of Street Fighter's Ryu for Smash Bros.
Nice to see Tekken represented with a Heihachi Mii costume as well. What's so amazing is that Ryu retains his moves from Street Fighter, including the traditional inputs from the famed fighting series. Doing these inputs adds damage to Ryu's moves. In addition, his moves vary depending on whether you tap or press down the attack buttons, AND he has two Final Smash attacks depending on your proximity to opponents. So Ryu is definitely one of the most versatile characters on the roster.
Now check out the return of Fire Emblem's Roy!
Roy is definitely not just a clone. He has a powerful sword attack that does incredible damage to opponents when fully charged.... if they survive it. This attack, among others, also does flame damage, which adds an extra "oomph" to Roy's attacks. Overall, he is fun to play and is a welcome addition to the roster, even with the current Fire Emblem representation.
Ryu, Roy, Lucas, and more are available for download on the Nintendo eShop now!
Nintendo also announced EarthBound Beginnings for the Wii U Virtual Console!
This is a localized port of the original Mother game from 1989, which was never released in the US. Its sequel, Mother 2, was released in the US as EarthBound. EarthBound Beginnings is available on the Nintendo eShop...... now!
Nintendo finished the day with the return of their Nintendo World Championship! The show is long but ended up being a lot of fun to watch. They played a variety of games including Splatoon and Mario Kart 8. Take a look at least for the Mario Maker portion at the end. It is intense.
Much like in the film The Wizard, the Nintendo World Championship served as a great marketing tool to sell the latest Mario game. They really showed off what Mario Maker is capable of. Mario fans have something great to look forward to whether it's creating levels or playing them.
Mario Maker is scheduled to be released for the Wii U in September.
That is all for today, but E3 is just beginning. Nintendo has another digital event this Tuesday at 9am PT, which will show off a lot more games. Of course, other companies such as Microsoft, Electronic Arts, and Sony will have their own shows throughout the week, so keep an eye out.
I really appreciate that Bethesda chose to use in-game graphics rather than trying to wow us with pre-rendered cutscenes. It gives us a much better idea of what to expect from the game, such as the familiar aesthetics we've come to expect from the series, and the huge open world. Kudos on getting Ron Perlman to come back as well.
Bethesda promises to show more at their E3 Showcase on Sunday, June 14th at 7pm PT.
No release date has been announced, but Fallout 4 will arrive for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
M. Bison returns in the newest gameplay trailer for Street Fighter V, and he's a little different than you remember.
Check out the white hair and longer coat. Those are small changes but they help make the old dictator feel a little fresher. In addition, his moveset looks to have changed a bit as well. Bison's attacks look flashier, but they also look like a lot of fun to try out.
M. Bison is now the fourth character to be revealed for the new fighting game along with Ryu, Chun Li, and a cyborg Charlie Nash. Those who preorder the game in North America will automatically be enrolled in the beta access program. Can't wait to see what else Capcom reveals for Street Fighter V.
No official release date has been announced, but Street Fighter V is expected to arrive no later than spring 2016 exclusively on the PS4 and PC.
The CW has released the epic first trailer for their new crossover series, DC's Legends of Tomorrow!
Whoah. Good to see the Sara Lance character back as the White Canary. It is also nice to see lesser known characters getting some time to shine like Hawkgirl and Rip Hunter. Vandal Savage should prove to be a worthy antagonist for this group. If Arrow and The Flash are any indication, this will be a good show for superhero fans.
The show stars Victor Garber as Dr. Martin Stein/Firestorm, Brandon Routh as Ray Palmer/The Atom, Caity Lotz as Sara Lance/White Canary, Arthur Darvill as Rip Hunter, Ciara Renee as Kendra Saunders/Hawkgirl, Franz Drameh as Jay Jackson, Dominic Purcell as Mick Rory/Heat Wave, and Wentworth Miller as Leonard Snart/Captain Cold.
Here is an official synopsis:
"When heroes alone are not enough... the world needs legends. Having seen the future, one he will desperately try to prevent from happening, time-traveling rogue Rip Hunter is tasked with assembling a disparate group of both heroes and villains to confront of an unstoppable threat - one in which not only is the planet at stake, but all of time itself. Can this ragtag team defeat an immortal threat unlike anything they have ever known?"
DC's Legends of Tomorrow is set to debut on The CW next year.
CBS has released the first trailer for their upcoming series Supergirl!
Great overview of the series. Looks like a fun show, and appears to stick fairly close to the source material, much like Arrow and The Flash. It also has a similar feel to those CW programs, which is definitely a good thing. Might have to give the show a watch myself.
The series stars Melissa Benoist as Kara Danvers/Kara Zor-El/Supergirl, Calista Flockhart as Cat Grant, Chyler Leigh as Alexandra "Alex" Danvers, Mehcad Brooks as James "Jimmy" Olsen, and David Harewood as Hank Henshaw. Laura Benanti will have a recurring role as Alura Zor-El, Kara's biological mother. Helen Slater (who portrayed Kara in the 1984 Supergirl film) and Dean Cain (who portrayed Superman in the TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman) have signed on to appear in mystery roles.
Here is the official synopsis courtesy of CBS:
"SUPERGIRL is an action-adventure drama based on the DC Comics character Kara Zor-El (Melissa Benoist), Superman's (Kal-El) cousin who, after 12 years of keeping her powers a secret on Earth, decides to finally embrace her superhuman abilities and be the hero she was always meant to be. Twelve-year-old Kara escaped the doomed planet Krypton with her parents' help at the same time as the infant Kal-El. Protected and raised on Earth by her foster family, the Danvers, Kara grew up in the shadow of her foster sister, Alex (Chyler Leigh), and learned to conceal the phenomenal powers she shares with her famous cousin in order to keep her identity a secret. Years later at 24, Kara lives in National City assisting media mogul and fierce taskmaster Cat Grant (Golden Globe Award winner Calista Flockhart), who just hired the Daily Planet's former photographer, James Olsen (Mehcad Brooks), as her new art director. However, Kara's days of keeping her talents a secret are over when Hank Henshaw (David Harewood), head of a super-secret agency where her sister also works, enlists her to help them protect the citizens of National City from sinister threats. Though Kara will need to find a way to manage her newfound empowerment with her very human relationships, her heart soars as she takes to the skies as Supergirl to fight crime. Greg Berlanti ('The Flash,' 'Arrow'), Ali Adler, Sarah Schecter and Andrew Kreisberg are executive producers for Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. The pilot was directed by Glen Winter ('Arrow')."
Supergirl will air on Monday nights at 8pm ET/PT this November on CBS.
Great new trailer splicing up footage from the first two seasons with the new season. If you haven't seen what the series is all about, now is a good time to catch up.
Aside from the new trailer, Netflix has also released some new photos from the third season.
"You can't sit with us."
What could be more thrilling than a game of dominos?
When even Big Boo the Clown can't cheer up Pennsatucky, all hope is lost.
Don't try to resist Crazy Eyes. You can't. She'll throw pie for you.
Chapman might have been wrong when she said they do "other things".
Stay clear of these two.
"Don't you dare throw pie at me."
Lori Petty sighting.
"Queen of the World!.... Well maybe just of the prison."
Here's a short synopsis for the new season:
"The Women of Litchfield unapologetically return for the third coming. With a crisis of faith and their beliefs and loyalties being tested, each character must decide what and who to believe in."
All 14 episodes of the 3rd season of Orange Is the New Black will be available on Netflix on June 12th.
Nightwing, Robin, and Catwoman join the fight in the latest trailer for Batman: Arkham Knight.
The new trailer is showing off the new "Dual Play" mechanic, which Warner Bros. says allows players to "switch seamlessly between The Dark Knight and his allies including Robin, Nightwing, and Catwoman in free-flow combat." Sounds like developer Rocksteady Studios is working very hard to make this an amazing last entry in the Arkham series.
Here is a short synopsis for the game:
"In the explosive finale to the 'Arkham' series, Batman faces the ultimate threat against the city he is sworn to protect. The Scarecrow returns to unite an impressive roster of super villains, including Penguin, Two-Face and Harley Quinn, to destroy the Dark Knight forever. Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile, which is drivable for the first time in the franchise. The addition of this legendary vehicle, combined with the acclaimed gameplay of the 'Batman Arkham' series, offers gamers the ultimate and complete Batman experience as they tear through the streets and soar across the skyline of the entirety of Gotham City."
Batman: Arkham Knight will arrive on June 23rd for the PC, Xbox One, and PS4.
Netflix has released the Season 3 trailer for Orange Is the New Black! Sorry, not sorry.
Crazy Eyes is just the best. In case you were wondering, the song in the trailer is "I'm So Sorry" by Imagine Dragons.
Here's a short synopsis for the new season:
"The Women of Litchfield unapologetically return for the third coming. With a crisis of faith and their beliefs and loyalties being tested, each character must decide what and who to believe in."
Much of the old cast are returning, such as Taylor Schilling, Laura Prepon, Kate Mugrew, Danielle Brooks, and Uzo Aduba. Of course, there will be a few newcomers as well, such as Australian actress Ruby Rose.
All 14 episodes of the 3rd season of Orange Is the New Black will be available on Netflix on June 12th.
