Derrik Lang

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This image provided by Wargaming shows a M4A3E8 Sherman tank that appears in the video game "World of Tanks." In the latest example of a likeminded movie and game aligning to hype each other, the tank is virtual rendition of the one that appears in the Brad Pitt drama "Fury." (AP Photo/Courtesy Wargaming)

‘World of Tanks’ game finds ally in ‘Fury’ film

Derrik Lang · October 7, 2014 6:19 pm

In this image released by 20th Century Fox, Ben Affleck, left, and Rosamund Pike appear in a scene from "Gone Girl." The film, based on the best-selling novel, releases Friday, Oct. 3, 2014. (AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Merrick Morton)

‘Girl’ nabs No. 1 at box office from ‘Annabelle’

Derrik Lang · October 5, 2014 9:32 pm

This photo provided by Sega shows a scene from the video game, "Alien: Isolation." The video game out Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, aims to pay interactive tribute to filmmaker Ridley Scott's seminal 1979 sci-fi horror movie. (AP Photo/Sega)

‘Alien: Isolation’ game an homage to original film

Derrik Lang · October 2, 2014 6:55 pm

FILE - In this March 19, 2014 file photo, Peter Mason tries the Oculus virtual reality headset at the Game Developers Conference 2014 in San Francisco. Oculus, the virtual reality company acquired by Facebook earlier this year for $2 billion, is holding its first-ever developers conference and is expected to discuss the much-anticipated release of its VR headset for consumers. The two-day Oculus Connect conference begins Friday, Sept. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, file)

Oculus unveils new prototype VR headset

Derrik Lang · September 20, 2014 7:26 pm

In this photo taken Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, a video monitor displays a 2K Sports' 3D face-capturing technology processing a scanned face in real-time, with the help of a stereoscopic camera attached to a Sony PS4 video console, to build a realistic 3D model of the user's face to be included in the video game, in Los Angeles. The NBA 2k15 upcoming basketball simulation video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports releases Oct. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

‘NBA 2K15’ drafts 3-D face mapping for latest game

Derrik Lang · September 17, 2014 4:30 pm

FILE - In this June 10, 2014 file photo, people stand next to a monster character from the video game "Evolve" as they watch gamers play the video game at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, in Los Angeles. At this week's GameStop Expo, attendees could take titles like "Evolve," "Dying Light" and "Battlefield Hardline" out for a spin on the show floor of the Anaheim Convention Center. However, that's likely the last time they're able to test drive those particular games this year. That's because they're among a growing list of games initially set for release in 2014 but delayed until 2015, a trend that has many gamers feeling ticked off. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, file)

For gamers, waiting can be the hardest part

Derrik Lang · September 11, 2014 1:09 pm

This image released by Disney - Marvel shows Chris Pratt in a scene from "Guardians Of The Galaxy." (AP Photo/Disney - Marvel)

‘Guardians’ tops box office for fourth weekend

Derrik Lang · September 7, 2014 8:59 pm

This photo provided by Camouflaj shows a scene from the video game, "Republique." Within the conference rooms and across the show floor at last weekend's Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle, the annual celebration of gaming felt completely opposite to what was happening at the same time online. For the past month, a debate involving several facets of the gaming community has waged between fans, developers and journalists who cover the gaming industry. (AP Photo/Camouflaj)

Game creators seek mature storytelling in games

Derrik Lang · September 5, 2014 9:26 pm

This undated publicity photo released by Electronic Arts/Maxis shows the video game, "The Sims 4." Unlike their predecessors, this breed of more emotional Sims are able to multitask and achieve multiple personal aspirations, ranging from finding a soul mate to becoming a best-selling author. When aspirations are achieved or whims are fulfilled, Sims are now granted points for much-needed rewards, like the ability to skip meals or get promoted at work. (AP Photo/Electronic Arts/Maxis, file)

Review: ‘Sims 4’ aspires to greatness and fails

Derrik Lang · September 3, 2014 12:07 pm

In this June 10, 2014 file photo, amiibo characters for Wii U are on display at the Nintendo booth during the Electronic Entertainment Expo, in Los Angeles. Pikachu and Link will be among the first characters coming to "amiibo." Nintendo announced the 12 characters on Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, that will be part of its upcoming toys-meet-game franchise set for release later this year. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Nintendo launching ‘amiibo’ with 12 characters

Derrik Lang · August 29, 2014 2:01 pm

‘Warcraft’ to memorialize Robin Williams in game

Derrik Lang · August 14, 2014 11:07 pm

This July 31, 2014 shows Glen Schofield, left, and Michael Condrey, co-founders of Sledgehammer Games in front of a "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare" sign in Foster City, Calif. The game is scheduled for release Nov. 4. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

‘Advanced Warfare’ jumps past predecessors

Derrik Lang · August 11, 2014 9:22 pm