Jon Ledford first started at Arcade Sushi thinking that it was a sushi barcade, which unfortunately doesn't exist..yet. With distinct opinions in regards to gaming and a deep fondness of 90's cartoons, anime, B movies, and RPGs with world maps (no lists of cities and destinations, thank you), Jon spends his off time patiently waiting for an HD remake or sequel to Final Fantasy 6. Graduating magna cum laude from Rowan University and Atlantic Cape Community College's 2010 Communication Major of the Year, Jon is also the leader of an underground resistance fighting against the forcing of motion technology into the world of console gaming. Feel free to follow him @JonLedford.
Jon Ledford
Pokken Tournament Bringing Pokemon Fighting to Wii U in 2016
Nintendo and Bandai Namco Games have announced Pokken Tournament, their Tekken-style Pokemon brawler, will be hitting the Wii U worldwide next spring. To properly kickoff the opening events of the 2015 Pokemon World Championships, The Pokemon Company, Nintendo and Bandai Namco Games have announced that the formerly arcade-only Pokken Tournament is getting a home console release on the Wii U.
Marvel Comic Book Releases for November 2015 [Solicitations]
November is all about bringing the families of Marvel together, true believers! As the dead start to rise, Spidey will have to deal with The Santerians in this upcoming issue of Amazing-Spider Man. With Mutantkind is on the brink of extinction, we see Old Man Logan and Jean Grey meet for the first time in Extraordinary X-Men. Meanwhile, Doctor Strange's home, the Sancto Sanctorum, has an infestation, and it's something Terminix can't handle. There's all kinds of chaos facing the Marvel universe, and it's up to your favorite superheroes to set things right.
DC and Vertigo Comic Book Releases for November 2015 [Solicitations]
Frank Miller's Dark Knight III: The Master Race resumes the iconic story comic book fans have been following for almost 30 years. There are other major events going on throughout the DC universe, including the continuation of Batman and Robin Eternal. We get to see Harley Quinn hang out with the Arkham Knight, setting up the events of Batman: Arkham Knight. Don't forget that Superman and Lois Lane are still facing the ramifications of the Convergence event. Make sure you keep an eye out for Supergirl and Stargirl's bizarre encounter with Swamp Thing in this issue of DC Comics Bombshells.
‘Big Hero 6′ World Announced for Kingdom Hearts 3
Sora, Donald and Goofy are going to San Fransokyo as last year's hit Disney film Big Hero 6 will have its own world in Kingdom Hearts III.
According to Japanator, Disney announced at its D23 event this weekend that the world and characters of Big Hero 6 would be joining the ranks of Kingdom Hearts III. Sora and the gang will be entering San Fransokyo after the events of the movie, so expect all kinds of awesome superhero escapades and some astonishing encounters with Baymax, Hiro and the rest of the gang.
The Walking Dead: No Man’s Land Brings Daryl Dixon to iOS Gaming
Just in time for the start of season 6, you and Daryl Dixon will go zombie hunting in The Walking Dead: No Man's Land.
The Finnish studio Next Games and AMC have unveiled a new mobile game based on the immensely popular hit TV series, The Walking Dead. In The Walking Dead: No Man's Land, you'll get trained by Daryl Dixon (voiced by Norman Reedus himself) and learn how to survive the undead apocalypse. You'll have to take on walkers, save those who can't fend for themselves and revisit famous areas from the TV series, including Terminus and the Prison. This mobile game is all about strategy when it comes to choosing the right weapons, skills and teammates to survive missions.
DC and Vertigo Comic Book Releases for October 2015 [Solicitations]
It's only right that everyone breaks out their masks for Halloween and DC is no different for its comic book releases this October! In Batman and Robin Eternal, the Dynamic Duo are haunted by a bizarre human trafficking case they solved five years ago. With all kinds of dark secrets returning from the grave, the House of Wayne is in for a new kind of villain from the Rogues Gallery. Back in Metropolis, Superman and Lois must face the consequences and aftermath of the epic Convergence event.
Now that we have learned the identity of the mysterious Arkham Knight, you’d best believe that there are all kinds of new, twisted tales featuring this mysterious villain. On the other side of the galaxy, Hal Jordan must face Black Hand yet again. Only this time, one of them is armed with a weapon stronger than a dozen Green Lantern rings combined, and the other has the power to turn whole planets to stone. Meanwhile, as the Fates are dead and Donna Troy on the lam, Wonder Woman must stop a new threat facing the Amazons.
Marvel Comic Book Releases for October 2015 [Solicitations]
Some all-new adventures begin this October, true believers! First and foremost, we have the daughter of Blade making her big debut. How much of the legendary vampire killer’s strengths and weaknesses did she inherit? Fresh out ofSecret Wars, we’ll get to see the launch of the new Invincible Iron Man series. Expect new villains, new supporting cast members, and, of course, new armor.
Also making his solo comic book debut is our favorite co-pilot from Kashyyyk, Chewbacca. What’s a lone Wookie to do when he’s accidentally marooned on an Empire-occupied planet besides shoot his way out? Make sure you keep your eyes peeled for the new lines of What If? Infinity comics, which feature the Inhumans, Thanos, and even the Green Goblin.
Two ‘Heroes Reborn’ Games Announced as Prequels for the Show
Imperative Entertainment and Phosphor Games are launching two titles based on Heroes Reborn, acting as prequels for Hiro's big return to NBC.
Batgirl Takes on The Joker in Batman: Arkham Knight DLC Trailer
Batgirl and Robin will team up to save Commissioner Gordon from The Joker and Harley Quinn in this new trailer for Batman: Arkham Knight's first story driven piece of DLC.
Team17 Unveils ‘Walking Dead’ Edition of 8-Bit Game ‘The Escapists’
Team17's prison break-focused indie hit, The Escapists, collides with the worldwide phenomenon of The Walking Dead in one amazing crossover starring Rick Grimes.