Articles by Steven Schneider
'Angry Birds' studio Rovio announces layoffs as profits continue to fall
It may have been a cultural phenomenon a few years ago, but since then, interest in 'Angry Birds' has faded quite a bit. Developer Rovio is hurting as a result, and is cutting over 16 percent of its staff.
Sony details the Playstation Plus lineup for October
As part of its monthly Playstation Plus lineup, Sony has detailed the long list of games that members of the service will be able to download and play for free.
GLAAD announces record improvements for LGBT representation on television
In both the Network Responsibility Index and the 'Where We Are On TV' report, LGBT advocacy group GLAAD reported improvements in gay and lesbian representation on television, with a record number of networks receiving an 'Excellent' grade.
Kickstarter-backed potato salad festival really happened
It may have started out as a potato-based joke, but the Potato Salad Kickstarter that went vial earlier this year came through on its promises, and PotatoStock 2014 was held this past weekend.
New 'Exodus: Gods and Kings' trailer is a biblical epic
The story of Moses is a timeless tale of freedom and liberation, and long-time director Ridley Scott has released a new trailer for the latest adaptation of the age-old story.
Marvel debuts new 'Star Wars #1' variant wraparound cover
Marvel has finally revealed the first variant cover the upcoming 'Star Wars #1,' which is the first in a new line of comic series since Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm and the franchise.
'Batman v. Superman' set photos show off anti-Superman protesters
In yet another leak from the set of 'Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice,' photos of a crowd of outraged citizens protesting Superman's presence have surfaced.
The first 'Taken 3' trailer has arrived, but it looks more like 'The Fugitive'
There may be a distinct lack of anyone actually being taken, but the new trailer shows that Liam Neeson's action film powerhouse 'Taken 3' isn't slowing down any time soon.
Thanks to 'Tusk,' Kevin Smith "failed into doing Clerks III"
Despite failing to make much of an impact at the box office, it turns out that 'Tusk' has given director Kevin Smith the opportunity to make the long-awaited second sequel to 'Clerks.'
Finally, the first trailer for 'Inherent Vice' has been revealed
It's been two years since Paul Thomas Anderson released 'The Master' and following such a film won't be easy. 'Inherent Vice' is doing just that, and judging by the trailer, it'll live up to expectations.
Expected sales for 'Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare' cut by 15 percent
Despite being one of the biggest series in the gaming industry today, analysts have cut expected sales for 'Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare' by 15 percent, which accounts to nearly three million possible sales.
'Star Wars: Episode VII' cast member says George Lucas' edits 'makes it less interesting'
The edits George Lucas made to 'Star Wars' have always been controversial at best. Now, one of the leads in 'Star Wars Episode VII' speaks out about the edits and Lucas' right to make them.
Ben Affleck tried to take the Batsuit home; this is the price the studio gave him
Ben Affleck may be rich, but there's a limit to what he'll spend. The actor detailed what it would have cost him to take the Batsuit home after filming 'Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.'
New 'Destiny' leak details new missions, raids and expansion
It was only a matter of time before Bungie revealed DLC for 'Destiny,' but this definitely wasn't the plan. A glitch in the game's map has revealed a number of upcoming missions and high-level content.
Donald Trump's latest Twitter mistake: Retweeting serial killers
Donald Trump may have thought he was simply retweeting an image of a fan's late parents, but the truth is far different. The photo was not of the fan's parents, but of notorious serial killers from England.
Dwayne Johnson announces his role in 'The Janson Directive'
In June, Universal Pictures announced it had acquired the rights to Robert Ludlum's final novel, 'The Janson Directive.' Yesterday, Dwayne Johnson confirmed that he would play the lead in the upcoming film.
Meet Nixie, the quadcopter drone that fits on your wrist
As part of Intel's Make It Wearable contest, Team Nixie has developed a wearable quadcopter drone. It, along with nine other contestants, will compete for a $500,000 prize to develop their new tech.
Rogue will return for 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' Director's Cut in 2015
Even though she appeared in trailers and promotions, Anna Paquin's Rogue failed to make the cut in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past,' though it seems Fox isn't prepared to let her performance go to waste.
The original may be gone, but 'Destiny' players have just discovered Loot Cave 2.0
Despite Bungie's best attempts to put an end to item farming in 'Destiny,' determined players have found yet another 'Loot Cave' just 24 hours after the original exploit was fixed via patch.
'The Daily Show' under fire for controversial Washington Redskins segment
The controversy over the Washington Redskins continues, though in an unexpected place: Comedy Central. Fans of the Redskins were supposedly ambushed on 'The Daily Show' and are asking the network to pull the segment.
Netflix October 2014: Find out which titles are expiring on October 1
Even though Netflix is constantly adding new content, films and television shows are removed just as often; find out which series are being pulled from the streaming service on Oct. 1.
Bungie kills item-dropping loot cave exploit in 'Destiny'
For the past few weeks, players have been progressing abnormally quickly through Destiny's end-game grind due to a glitch in the game. Earlier today, Bungie finally put a stop to it.
'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' season two ratings plummet by 50 percent
Despite critical acclaim, Marvel's 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' has been struggling to find viewers. The ratings for the first episode of the second season have been revealed, and it doesn't bode well for the struggling show.
Nintendo and GameStop to host 'Super Smash Bros.' National Tournament
With anticipation for 'Super Smash Bros.' at an incredible level, Nintendo and GameStop are teaming up to hold the first ever tournament for the upcoming game, and it may be happening sooner than people think.
Ridley Scott says no Alien in 'Prometheus 2'
Despite taking place in the same fictional universe and hints to the creature's origins in the first film, director Ridley Scott confirmed that the Xenomorph will not appear in 'Prometheus 2.'
'Family Guy/Simpsons' crossover under fire for rape joke
While many are excited for the premiere of 'The Simpsons' and 'Family Guy' crossover this weekend, advocacy groups are calling for the removal of an offensive joke about rape from the upcoming episode.
CW prepares 'The Flash' for his debut in new trailer
After a number of incredibly successful shows, DC is preparing its newest hero for his grand debut. In celebration of the upcoming premiere, CW has released a brand new trailer for 'The Flash.'
'Transformers' star wants Michael Bay back
Despite stories of Michael Bay's rash behavior on set, 'Transformers' star and voice of Optimus Prime spoke out in favor of the director, hoping that he would return to the franchise he helped create.
Week-long free trial for 'Guild Wars 2' begins tomorrow
ArenaNet's successful MMORPG 'Guild Wars 2' is offering up yet another free trial. Starting on Sep. 25, players can sign up for a free account and play the game uninhibited for one week.
'Final Fantasy XV' director says gender bias isn't healthy
Following an increasingly tumultuous development cycle, the director of 'Final Fantasy XV' spoke out about the game's all-male playable cast at the Tokyo Game Show following Tetsuya Nomura's departure.
