BS Angel drops the Halo 4 Button Layouts

BS Angel drops the Halo 4 Button Layouts

While we're going to be releasing a decent amount of news at PAX, we didn't want to leave you hanging this week. So, to satisfy that craving for Halo 4-related information, today we offer you the various button layouts that will soon be at your fingertips.

Considering the importance of players getting attached to particular layouts (such as Bumper Jumper and Recon), we've been very careful with the control scheme design process. Adding something like Sprint, which is equally as important as other actions, has been challenging because it's competing with the stick-click input typically used for crouching and zooming.

We've tried to stay true to the classic presets you've become accustomed to throughout the years. For instance, an important part of Bumper Jumper is being able to jump and melee at the same time while moving and aiming, so we've left that intact. We initially experimented with a button swap and brought in some MLG players to test it. After observing the difficulty they had with a modified version of clawing, we had to think about what's more important, using an Armor Ability or throwing a grenade? Ultimately we decided to leave Bumper Jumper with "Throw Grenade" on the left trigger and "Use Armor Ability" on the "X" button.

Between bringing back all the Reach button layouts and adding a new one (which is called Fishstick and will be beneficial to those coming from other FPS games), we're confident you'll be able to jump right in and be comfortable with the controls. In the whole scheme of things (see what I did there?), the button layout you use will depend on your play style and favorite game modes.

Halo 4 features the following button layouts:

What do we say to the God of Death?

What do we say to the God of Death?

lady-z13:

Frankie Says: one map in Halo 4 is a remake

Frankie Says: one map in Halo 4 is a remake:

I guess it's not Turf then :(

Update: the remade map is Valhalla, known as Ragnarok. It features the Mantis.

Halo 4 spoilers about the Prometheans

A user on NeoGAF, has spilled his guts about what he read in Game Informer about the "Prometheans" in Halo 4. Take with a grain of salt and be wary of spoilars!

• The Knights are one of three subdivisions within the Prometheans.
• Crawlers are basically cannon fodder to distract from the Knights.
• Watchers are support units. They can shield knights, spawn watchers, resurrect knights.
• Prometheans work together strategically.
• Frankie's example of a Knight sniping him, he takes cover behind a column, Crawlers attack him by crawling down from the column.
• Promethean weapons/equipment designed to fight Flood.

There are different variants of Knights, watchers, and crawlers.

• Knight - Deadly warriors, use weapons like Light Rifle and Supressor.
• Knight Lancer - Scouts and Marksmen, use Promethean Vision to locate hidden enemies
• Knight Commander - Have skills of Knights, but can wield Incineration Cannons, stronger armour, Autosentry turrets
• Knight Battlewagon - Rare but incredibly dangerous, huge frames draped in heavy armor and hardlight shielding, can deploy Autosentries, will wield Scattershot if you get too close.
• Watcher - Wield boltshots, summon crawlers, protect and resurrect Knights.
• Crawler - Agile and move in packs, fire Boltshot from distance
• Crawler Snipe - upgraded crawlers
• Alpha Crawler - Lead packs of Crawlers, has a Supressor

Some more tid bits about the Prometheans:

• Prometheans work for the Forerunner civilization, "or whatever is left of it."
• Why do they now appear as robotic entities? Were they always this way?
• Prometheans are directed by a "general of sorts".
• First you encounter the Covenant. Then the Prometheans. But it is when they combine forces, and how they combine, that will offer biggest surprises.
• Also, the variants of the Prometheans weren't the blue ones, perhaps

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I'm not sure about these crawlers, they seem like a lame, annoying replacement for Grunts?

JJ Reviews: FUD Part II

Frankie as "Beamish"

Forward Unto Dawn Review Part II

What can I say? Nothing much happens in this second part of the FUD series. Again, it's a cliche mix of growing pains, military complex and no Master Chief.

I guess, the only really interesting thing about the part was a blink and you'll miss it cameo by 343 Industries' Frank O'Conner as "Beamish" - you might know him as director of the Halo franchise. He looked kind of evil, as if he was just aching to give the lil punk soliders the bash.

Read my less than thrilled review of part one over here.

Daniel Cudmore talks playing the Master Chief

Daniel Cudmore talks playing the Master Chief

Daniel Cudmore is the dude that's playing the Master Chief in the Forward Unto Dawn series that's being used as the vehicle to promote Halo 4. You might know him from Twilight or the X-Men movies. Two episodes in and we haven't seen the Chief yet..... Game Informer has done a quick interview with Cudmore about the role of the Chief. Would you consider yourself a gamer?I am and I'm not. I enjoy playing games and then I'll have a bit of an ADD moment and I can't sit around for too long, but I think it also depends on the game too. The funny thing is, I think I was bought Halo 3 by my girlfriend at the time, who is my wife now, she bought it to kind of impress me and I think that's the only game that I played front to back. There might have been some other ones, but I think that was the one.Do have other favorite games other than Halo 3?I do remember when I was in college when the very first PlayStation and Call of Duty came out. I remember everyone went away for Thanksgiving and I was one of the only guys stuck in the dorm, and I think I played Call of Duty 8 hours straight every day - it was ridiculous. I'm a pretty good fan of Assassin's Creed. I enjoy that game too.

Cudmore as Colossus

So you're playing Master Chief in the Forward unto Dawn series, were you nervous about playing a character that has such a strong legacy in the world of video games?Yeah it's always daunting, especially that kind of character who is the staple of the series throughout most of the games. It's funny, I was talking to people about how you become him. Each player becomes him. Everybody has their own interpretation of who the character is, but I just did a lot of research and bounced as many questions as I could off of all the guys at Microsoft and 343. I just read a lot of fiction and I just thought, "I'm going to go with what I think it is and I'm not going to stray too far from what they created and just add a little bit of myself to it and hopefully everyone likes it."In the games Master Chief is a little bit of a blank slate for the sake of the player. He is a badass but he doesn't exude a lot of personality. In the show were there opportunities to add more humanity to Master Chief? How much were you able to accomplish working behind a mask?Well that's also a tough part of it, you're really going to see more humanity though someone's facial features in their eyes and various other places, so when you can't see his face it makes it hard. There are definitely moments where there is a little bit more humanity in certain aspects, but at the same time he's really trying to just helps these kids get out of here alive and there is not a ton of opportunity to really kind of interact as much as you would like to as an actor or a character, but it's really not who Master Chief is.Read the full interview here.

Vocaloid 2: Hatsune Miku and Megurine Luka

Source: Picasa

There is a mutual fascination between us as we gazed at each other.

I didn't want to leave a permanent scar on your back.

All alone, I cried...

As I also wanted to soil those hands.

"Rondo of the Sun and Moon"
Lyrics by Vocalochu
Translation by Kurohiko

Another amazing Vocaloid cosplay by Tasha and Tomia! Forgive the crude translation, my Japanese is not very good, but I couldn't find an English translation online! I hope it's about right though! Thanks again to Lily for sending this in!

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Okami: $10 Tee Today Only! [Deals]

This gorgeous Okami t-shirt design can be had for only $10 if you grab it today. Better hurry though—the deal disappears tomorrow.

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Limited Edition Isaac Clarke Dead Space 3 Watch

Dead Space 3 hero Isaac Clarke has a pretty cool watch and now you can have one, too. It’s called the “CEC Engineer-Class Timepiece” and it features a copper stainless steel bezel, stainless steel buckle and black rubber strap. It’s also water resistant to 100M and has the Dead Space 3 logo laser etched onto the back. The run is limited too just 500 pieces and it comes in a specially designed box along with a certificate of authenticity. You can preorder the watch now and expect delivery in the end of February.

See more pictures after the break…

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Sir Barks-a-Lot [Pet Cosplay]

Now this little warrior dog needs to get this guy to make him a suit of armor.

(via 9GAG)

Yu Yu Hakusho: Karasu

Known to be a Quest class demon, Karasu has the ability to use his aura to create bombs undetectable by lower level demons. If need be, he can also create bombs within his victims, and even use his own body as an explosive. The mask he wears over his mouth acts as a stabilizer for his uncontrollable powers.

I don't like this character mainly because he made Kurama suffer a lot during their fight at the tournament. But I have to admit, this is a very good cosplay of him. Thanks again to Fumiki for sending this in!

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Kuroshitsuji: Sebastian Michaelis 10

In recent chapters of the manga as well as the second season of the anime, it was revealed that Sebastian Michaelis wasn't always the perfect butler that everyone knew. In fact, he and his master, Ciel Phantomhive, often got on each other's nerves during the first few days (or perhaps even weeks) of Ciel's return as the head of the Phantomhive household. In the end, they managed to sort out their differences and "compromised" to some extent.

That is just so awesome! The angle of the shot, the expression on the cosplayer's face, and the hand gesture looks so in-character! Thanks again to Fumiki for sending this in!

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Touhou Project: Kirisame Marisa 03

Known to be a hard worker, Marisa is trying to catch up to Reimu with her secret training and magic development. This makes her a good contrast to other humans appearing in the series because most of them either have natural born talent like Reimu, or strong abilities like Sakuya. So she is sometimes referred as the "most human-ish human" in Touhou Project.

Cute cosplayer! It looks like she's in a convention hall. I wonder which one? Thanks again to Fumiki for sending this in!

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Inuyasha: Sesshoumaru 06

When Kohaku and Rin were taken to the underworld by a hellhound, Sesshomaru pursued them but Rin unfortunately stopped breathing during her captivity. Furious, Sesshomaru killed the Underworld Master in an attempt to save her, but was still unable to revive her. Realizing the pain of losing someone important, Tenseiga reacted to his compassion and purified the underworld, bringing them back to the world of the living.

This is Stein, a male cosplayer from the Philippines who makes a wonderful Sesshoumaru. I'm actually glad a guy cosplayed him this time, because he is also one of my most favorite characters. The photo was taken by ~eLLeDejaVu during the 888 Chinatown Square's "Pearl of the Orient" Convention in Bacolod City, Philippines. Thanks again for allowing me to feature this, Stein! We're looking forward to more cosplays from you!

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K-On!: Akiyama Mio 04

Akiyama Mio cited that she chose bass since it is not the center of attention in the band, unlike the guitarist. Similarly, she is the second vocalist of the band, but she tries to avoid taking the lead vocal if possible, generally singing if Hirasawa Yui is unable to. Mio is more technical when it comes to music, and Yui often comes to her when she is in need of more guitar tutorials.

This is Minatsuki Naru, a Japanese cosplayer from Ibaraki Prefecture. It looks like she's using her real hair for this cosplay, which makes this extra special for me. Thanks to Millia for sending this and adding some information about the cosplayer!

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Fate/Stay Night: Tohsaka Rin 03

Tohsaka Rin specializes in the transformation of energy, which include the storage of Mana in objects. Her preferred objects for mana storage are jewels which she regularly charges to bypass her body's natural energy limitations. Rin can detonate her jewels like well-timed bombs upon contact with her target, resulting in a release of energy equivalent to an attack rank of "A".

Cute cosplay by Japanese cosplayer, Minato Misa! I think looking good in a convention can be very difficult, especially when you're cosplaying famous characters. Thanks to Jeannie for sending this in!

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THE iDOLM@STER: Otonashi Kotori

While Kotori only appears at the end of the actual Idolmaster game, this quiet office clerk of 765 Production is actually a recurring character within the Drama CDs. She is said to be a little older than Azusa, which makes her somewhere in her twenties. Despite not being an idol herself, Kotori loves to sing, which is ironic considering her last name literally means "soundless".

Another awesome cosplay from Japan Comiket 79! I actually thought she was Suzumiya Haruhi at first, but I saw her name tag " " which reads "Kotori" in Japanese.

I guess those Japanese self-study lessons are paying off. Thanks to Janet for sending this in!

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K-On!: Hirasawa Yui 07

Although she didn't have any musical experience at the beginning of the series, Hirasawa Yui has absolute pitch, the ability to identify or re-create a given musical note without an external reference. She can tune her guitar perfectly without a tuner, which impressed Azusa as she has been playing the guitar much longer than Yui has. She has a younger sister named Ui, who actually acts as Yui's older sister, taking care of her and keeping her in line.

Cute cosplay by Misaki! It makes me wonder if she can also play that guitar like the character she's cosplaying as. Thanks again to Millia for sending this and to MPzero for the awesome photography!

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Bleach: Kyoraku Shunsui and Yadomaru Lisa

Approximately 110 years before the series began, Lisa was the Lieutenant of the 8th Division then under Captain Shunsui Kyoraku. She was known to engage in reading to the youngest female member of the 8th Division, Ise Nanao, during the first day of each month. Although she seems detached and secretive, Lisa does have a playful side similar to Kyoraku's, as the two often shared mutual advances toward each other.

Another beautiful piece by Filipina cosplayer, Juliann Ysabel! I just wonder who the cosplayer behind Shunsui is. Thanks again for allowing me to feature this! And please visit Ysabel's Facebook Page for more photos!

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Angel Beats!: Iwasawa Masami

My days end as I'm trying to find where to vent my irritation

The sky is gray, I can't see anything beyond
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People who act like they have common sense are laughing; what kind of lie will they tell next?
?

How can they treasure what they obtain with those lies?

But we've got to move ahead, toward tomorrow

So I'm going to sing like this

"My Song" Lyrics and Translation by
Anime Lyrics
Beautiful cosplay of one of my favorite characters from Angel Beats! It's too bad we didn't get to see more of her from the anime. I think I might like her a bit more that Yui. Thanks again to Lily for sending this in!

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Vocaloid 2: Kagamine Len, Kaito, and Kamui Gakupo

To love and be loved to the point of going mad
IMITATION
The sweet inferno burning kiss is an Imitation

Senses numbing and consciousness slowly fading

The overflowing emotions all over me.

Just Paint It All Over In Black!!!

"Imitation Black" Lyrics and Translation by
Vocalochu

This is probably one of my most favorite Vocaloid songs, so you can guess why I jumped at the opportunity to feature this. Cain, the contributor, said that one of the cosplayers featured here is Tasha. Can anyone confirm this?

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Touhou Project: Izayoi Sakuya and Flandre Scarlet

Because she was ordered by her sister Remilia never to leave the mansion for nearly 500 years, Flandre Scarlet knows very little about the outside world. In fact, she has never had any substantive contact with humans before the events of the Extra Stage from the "Embodiment of Scarlet Devil". Izayoi Sakuya is the only exception, as she is the maid of the mansion with Remilia as her mistress.

This is so cute! You can almost hear Sakuya telling the young mistress not to move as she adjust her ribbon! Flandre looks like she's a very good girl. Thanks to Jane for sending this and please view the rest of the photo shoot from Hasui!

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Final Fantasy VIII: Squall Leonhart 02

Squall has a very distinct rivalry with Seifer Almasy. From early on, a duel between two gave Squall his characteristic facial scar and subsequently a mirrored one to Seifer. Incidentally, whenever Squall and Seifer are supposed to be cooperating on a mission, there are always squabbles between the two cadets.

Seifer later allied himself with the Sorceress, requiring Squall to battle him several times. Despite all their conflict, however, Squall still feels an underlying camaraderie for Seifer.

That's a rather handsome looking Squall, I must say. Sadly, I believer the cosplayer may be a girl. In any case thanks to Jay for sending this in!

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Cosplay Camp (and a Little Sword Tutorial)

Oh No! Manga Cosplay Camp 2012 will be starting in a few hours, and I've managed to create a cosplay prop sword from my premier series, "Karma"!

I encourage everyone to attend as I will also be taking pictures of the cosplayers attending to be featured on Cosplay Holic. But of course, not everyone is from the Philippines, so I decided that I should add the sword tutorial for this post as well.

It's not a formal tutorial, but you can find my work in progress posts in my blog:

• Initial skeleton and strengthening
• Blade finishing
• Hilt: the cross guard, hand guard, and pommel
• Design detailing
• Painting
• Final Result

A formal tutorial should be posted in a few days. For now, I'll leave you guys with this, and if you have any questions, you can post a comment here or in each of my blog posts for anything specific.

See you at Cosplay Camp! ( -*)

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Loki

Character : Loki Cosplayer : FahrSindramPhotographer : Uncredited
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I think the look says it all.

ALL THE TOPPINGS !

This I can see happening !

Doesn't this give you a warm & fuzzy feeling ?

‘Big Ass Spider!’ Is The Sensitive Drama It Sounds Like

It’s hard not to have an affection for giant insect movies. Granted, we’re not generally talking classics of film here, but then again, you don’t show up to a burger joint and complain about the lack of foie gras on the menu. And ‘Big Ass Spider!’ looks like one tasty burger.

Here’s the trailer, in all its cheesy glory:

In case you hadn’t guessed, it’s a story of a man and a spider trying to reconcile their forbidden love.

OK, OK, so it looks deliberately campy, but the movie itself is clearly shooting for a Tremors type vibe. Mike Mendez, the director, has a long career directing horror movies, and he’s also an experienced editor.

And if nothing else, seeing LA get destroyed by a giant alien spider is always a good time, especially in a movie where Satan has command of the military and our last hope is Eric from Alias.

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Allons-y! Pre-Order This 10th Doctor Cosplay Pinafore Now

Cosplay aprons and pinafores have become something of a trend and as the market expands, the designs just keep getting fancier. Check out this lovely 10th Doctor pinafore by Darling Army! She found perfect pinstripe fabric for the apron/suit, and it really works for the full-wrap pinafore.

It’s definitely ready for cosplay, too. All you have to do is wear the jumper over a dress, add a sonic screwdriver, and some red Chucks. Done!

You can pre-order this pinafore now, and it should be ready in 2-4 weeks. Please note the petticoat, shirt, tie, and coat are not included.

See more photos after the break.

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Boy And Girl Meet In Person For the First Time, Girl Lets Boy Tattoo His Name On Her Face

Hey, I just met you and this is crazy, but can I tattoo my name on your face?

I bet Ruslan Toumaniantz wasn’t expecting to get permission to lay down ink on his girlfriend Lesya’s face less than 24 hours after first meeting her in person. Because well, why would you? But if you’re Lesya, you do it for love. The duo met in a chat room, fell in love, and met in person in Moscow. Less than a day later, Ruslan – a tattoo artist – inked her face. Lesya sees it as a sign of her commitment (they are now engaged).

It’s fortunate that she sees it that way because the tattoo isn’t small and concealable. As you can see in the above photo, it covers the whole bottom half of her face. It’s a bit aggressive. Besides the visual impact, I would guess that getting so much ink had to hurt. A lot.

‘Their plans for a life together include her learning to tattoo while she also gets the full-body ink that she's always dreamed of and of course a family,’ said a friend of Toumaniantz.
He added: ‘I know that there are people who are terrified that Lesya has made a rash decision that she'll regret horribly, but sometimes the best decisions are the ones you make in an instant with your heart rather than the ones long-debated in your mind.

I don’t even have words.

Check out more photos after the break, including a pre-tattoo one.

(via The Daily Mail)

Neil Gaiman Confirms His ‘Doctor Who’ Episode Title, Reveals it’s About Porridge – Wait, What?

It’s been rumored for some time that Neil Gaiman‘s contribution to the back half of Doctor Who Series 7 would be titled, “The Last Cybermen.” Well, guess what? It is. Unsurprising, since we know for a fact the episode will indeed feature Cybermen. And not just any old Cybermen, but these slightly redesigned Cyberdudes you see above. Note how their face masks reflect the Cybermen of old, think Second Doctor era.

Talking with TheMusic, Gaiman shared a little more about “The Last Cyberman,”

I've written [one] that broadcasts in May. It guest stars Warwick Davis, Tamzin Outhwaite and Jason Watkins. The episode is called The Last Cyberman. It's about identity, it's about responsibility and it's about porridge.

As funny and not totally out of the question as it would be for actual porridge to factor into Gaiman’s episode, he’s most likely referring to Davis’ character, named Porridge. In addition to the tidbits about “The Last Cybermen, he also shared who his favorite Doctor is,

I think it's really hard. It used to be Patrick Troughton, because he was my doctor, the one I grew up with. Yet, Matt Smith is amazing, and it's writing for him that gives me an increased awareness of how amazing [he is]. He is technically one of England's finest actors. Matt for me is the only Doctor who really feels a thousand years old and a kid - he really is this ancient space alien.

Now those Troughton-era Cybermen designs kind of all make sense, don’t they? And I have to agree with him, I’ve loved just about every actor who’s played The Doctor, but Matt Smith really is capturing the Time Lord like none have before. No wonder the show’s become such a monumental smash worldwide.

Gaiman set the bar super high with last season’s “The Doctor’s Wife,” how do you think “The Last Cybermen” will stack up?

Source: Doctor Who TV

Synopsis for ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 3 Episode 1 Released – Read it Here!

Game of Thrones will be back on TV in just about seven weeks. Seven hells, seven weeks feels too long! What I’d give to hibernate until then. Ah well, to whet your appetite here’s the synopsis of its, as of now unnamed, premiere episode. I’ll warn you non-book readers, there be spoilers ahead,

Episode #21: Jon is brought before Mance Rayder, the King Beyond the Wall, while the Night's Watch survivors retreat south. In King's Landing, Tyrion asks for his reward, Littlefinger offers Sansa a way out, and Cersei hosts a dinner for the royal family. Arya runs into the Brotherhood Without Banners. Dany sails into Slaver’s Bay. (Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss; directed by Daniel Minahan)

Sounds legit to me. The events described here are completely on par with what happens at the end of A Clash of Kings/the beginning of A Storm of Swords. They’ve been reordering some things to better suit their series, which I applaud. I also expect this premiere episode to be a longer one, that’s a lot of characters listed above and they’ll want to give each their due amount of screen time.

Gah! I’m so excited! What are you doing to bide you time until Game of Thrones returns?

Source: Spoiler TV

Edgar Wright Drops an ‘Ant-Man’ Update

It’s been a very long road, but soon Marvel’s Ant-Man will be making his big screen debut as the lead movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase III. As the near decade in development era ends for the movie about the minute hero (tentative release date is set for 2015,) filmmaker Edgar Wright dropped a few hints as to the current state of the project to IGN.

“I’ve been collaborating with [Marvel boss] Kevin [Feige] during the whole of that cycle. I think people have always assumed... 'Oh why is it taking so long to make?' Part of it is because I wanted to make two other movies first. I wanted to make World's End... me and Simon [Pegg] were very keen to make it and it felt like it was unfinished business and we wanted to wrap up the trilogy. The script came together really fast. Well not really fast, but it came together at a certain point where it was like 'I really want to do this next.”

“But to be honest, the later I do it, it feels like I could learn more, especially about special effects. It's a big effects movie, so I'm pleased to go into it having done Scott Pilgrim and The World's End because you're always learning more about that side.”

Wright also goes on to say that his favorite Marvel movies to date have been the first Iron Man and Avengers, and talked about how the whole Marvel U comes together as a whole and how his Ant-Man will fit in.

“It's a way of doing a superhero film within another genre. I wanted to tell an origin tale in a slightly different way. It's part of the Marvel cinematic universe, but it also feels like its own piece.”

While we do have to wait two more years for Hank Pym to hit theaters, I do have to say that after hearing that Wright plans to put his own twist and style into the movie I have to say it is quickly becoming the Marvel movie I am most intrigued if not excited by.

Oh ya, and remember the test footage screened at last years San Diego Comic-Con?

“I hope that at some point we'll be able to show that at some venue all finished because obviously at Comic-Con we showed it unfinished. All done it looks really good.”

Oh Edgar you tease…

Source: IGN