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• You can get Overwatch 2 unlocks faster playing World of Warcraft than Overwatch

  31-10-2022 22:54 via gamesradar.com
  
  Overwatch 2 players have leveled plenty of criticism at the game's monetization, and now they've taken note of the fact that you can actually earn currency faster by playing World of Warcraft than you can by playing Overwatch itself.You can get a handful of Overwatch Coins, the game's real-money currency, by doing weekly challenges. There are diminishing returns on those challenges, but doing all 11 every week will get you a total of 60 Overwatch Coins. That's the equivalent of $0.60. Yes, 60 US
  
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• Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord Review

  31-10-2022 22:40
  
  The claustrophobic press of frenzied melee, whistling of missiles, and thunderous charge of cavalry are often represented in games, but rarely so personally as in the Mount & Blade series. It’s not often I get the feeling I’m experiencing what must’ve been the needs of a commander at eye-level on the field trying to maneuver his forces, or being forced to desperately scramble among bodies for a quiver of arrows or fresh shield. This is the appeal of Mount & Blade 2: Ban
  
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• Phil Spencer: Call of Duty Will Continue to Ship on PlayStation 'As Long As There's a PlayStation to Ship To"

  31-10-2022 22:36
  
  Xbox’s Phil Spencer has said that that should Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard go through, the company will continue to ship Call of Duty on PlayStation as long as there are PlayStation consoles out to ship to.On the Same Brain YouTube channel, Spencer said (starting at 28:40), “We're not taking Call of Duty from PlayStation. That's not our intent. Our intent is not to do that and as long as there's a PlayStation out there to ship to, our intent is that we'll cont
  
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• Peacock orders Friday the 13th prequel series from A24 and Star Trek: Discovery's Bryan Fuller

  31-10-2022 22:24 via gamesradar.com
  
  Peacock has given a straight-to-series order to Crystal Lake, a Friday the 13th prequel series from A24.Star Trek: Discovery co-creator Bryan Fuller originally conceived the series as a feature-length film, but is instead set to serve as writer, showrunner, and executive producer. Victor Miller, who penned the original Friday the 13th will also executive produce.“I discovered Friday the 13th in the pages of Famous Monsters magazine when I was 10 years old and I have been thinking
  
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• God of War Ragnarok studio asks fans to "be considerate" and patient as the internet becomes a leak minefield

  31-10-2022 21:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  God of War Ragnarok studio Sony Santa Monica has asked fans to "be considerate" of sharing spoilers as leaks continue to pour in after the game's street date was broken by some retailers, and seemingly premature PS5 bundles aren't helping. (And no, there aren't any God of War Ragnarok spoilers in this story.)After several individual developers expressed their frustration with the situation, the studio issued an official statement acknowledging the leaks over the weekend. "It is important fo
  
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• The Batman's Penguin spin-off sets female lead: Cristin Milioti

  31-10-2022 21:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  Cristin Milioti has been tapped to star in The Penguin, HBO Max's upcoming The Batman spin-off.Milioti is set to play Sofia Falcone, daughter of crime boss Carmine Falcone (played by John Turturro in the film).  The show is said to explore Penguin's journey to holding power in Gotham's underworld. Sofia will go head to head with Colin Farrell's Penguin for control of Gotham City. The character was previously played by Crystal Reed in Fox's Gotham, which explored the origin stories behind so
  
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• Vision Quest - the comic book story that changed the Vision and Wanda Maximoff forever

  31-10-2022 21:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  The newly birthed 'White Vision' last seen at the end of WandaVision is officially returning in an upcoming Disney Plus streaming series entitled Vision Quest, which takes its name straight from the Vision's most transformative comic stories.According to reports, the MCU Vision Quest will focus on White Vision as he searches for a way to reconnect with the humanity and memories of the original Vision - and the story may even include the return of Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch.The original '8
  
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• Genshin Impact 3.2 and Nahida banner release time explained

  31-10-2022 21:02 via gamesradar.com
  
  The long-awaited Genshin Impact Nahida banner is tied directly to the launch of update 3.2, which means its exact release time is slightly up in the air. The Nahida banner will be live as soon as Genshin Impact servers return following planned downtime for update 3.2, which should be between 7:30 and 8pm PT / 10:30 and 11pm ET on Tuesday, November 1, or 2:30 - 3am BT which is technically early November 2. Update 3.2 is scheduled for November 2, but that schedule is set by Hoyoverse usi
  
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• Yahya Abdul-Mateen II to play Wonder Man in new Marvel series

  31-10-2022 20:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Aquaman's Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is crossing over to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.According to Deadline, the actor, who played Black Manta in the Jason Momoa flick, has been cast as Simon "Wonder Man" Williams in Marvel and Disney Plus's brand new show. The hero, created by Stan Lee along with Don Heck and Jack Kirby, made his comic book debut in The Avengers #9 back in 1964. After his wealthy industrialist father's company begins to fail thanks to its competitor Stark Industries, Simon is
  
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• Phil Spencer is "pretty confident" Xbox's Activision Blizzard purchase will close

  31-10-2022 19:43 via gamesradar.com
  
  Xbox boss Phil Spencer is optimistic that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard will ultimately close.In an interview with Same Brain, Spencer reaffirmed that Microsoft expects the deal to close by the end of its fiscal year concluding June 30, 2023, which was the original closing target at the time the buyout was announced."I'm pretty confident in the deal closing," Spencer said. "I think [regulators] are asking good, honest questions about a big deal ... it's definitely the biggest de
  
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• Peter and Black Cat get closer following the Dark Web Spider-Man / X-Men crossover

  31-10-2022 19:25 via gamesradar.com
  
  It looks like Peter Parker will not survive the events of the Amazing Spider-Man/X-Men crossover The Dark Web, but he'll come out of it with his on-again/off-again romance with the Black Cat in the on-positon. According to Marvel, after February's 1's Dark Web Finale #1 by writer Zeb Wells and artist Adam Kubert, the double-sized conclusion of the event, Peter and Felicia's romance will heat up and go to the "next level" in a two-part guest Amazing Spider-Man arc by fan-favorite Spider-Man
  
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• Myst fans have spent 13 years rebuilding Riven - now one of them is working on the official remake

  31-10-2022 19:25 via gamesradar.com
  
  Riven - the sequel to Myst, as its original box art helpfully explained - is getting a full modern remake, and while developer Cyan Worlds has not revealed much about the game, they have explained what this means for the fan-built remake that's been in development for 13 years.The new Riven is "a modern remake" of the adventure game that will be "fully traversable in 3D space," according to the official FAQ. The reveal trailer is brief, and details including price, platforms, and the remake's r
  
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• The Sweet Valley Twins have returned for a new graphic novel series

  31-10-2022 19:20 via gamesradar.com
  
  Francine Pascal's bestselling series Sweet Valley Twins is being published in graphic novel format, and Newsarama can reveal a new preview of the first book entitled Sweet Valley Twins #1: Best Friends.Writer Nicole Andelfinger and artist Claudia Aguirre have teamed up for the first book, which adapts the 1986 novel of the same name. Sweet Valley Twins follows Elizabeth and Jessica from Sweet Valley, California, as they navigate the trials and tribulations of being adolescents.
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• Ghostbusters VR Gets Official Title, and Release Window

  31-10-2022 19:15
  
  Sony Pictures VR officially announced the official title and release window for its upcoming Ghostbusters VR game. Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord is slated to launch in 2023 for the Meta Quest 2 and PlayStation VR2. The game was initially announced back in April during Meta's Gaming Showcase as a surprise announcement to wrap up the show. Set in San Francisco, players run their own ghost-busting business. As noted in the press release, players will have the chance to play solo or with up t
  
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• Xbox boss hints at work on new consoles: "We have ideas about things we might want to try next"

  31-10-2022 18:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Phil Spencer says Microsoft is considering what's next for Xbox platforms, and it's using feedback from developers like Hideo Kojima to help shape it. While it may feel like the new console generation is only just getting started, Xbox is already thinking about what comes after the Xbox Series X. In an interview with YouTube channel Same Brain, Spencer let on that Microsoft is already working on new hardware and talking to developers about what they want from it. Regarding working with
  
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• The Outlast Trials has more gore than a slasher film and the potential to change the horror genre

  31-10-2022 18:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  In The Outlast Trials, I've been gagged and dragged into a dirty operating theater. To my right, a man with lacerated limbs whimpers at the hands of a doctor crushing his skull. To my left, a surgeon cuts open another screaming patient with a circular saw. Ahead, a nurse approaches, tells me the Murkoff Corporation has obtained my public and private records, and demands that I consent to the company's surveillance as she injects a strange brown liquid straight into my eye. The nurse is then join
  
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• The PS5 Digital Edition is finally in stock - and this bundle nets you a discount

  31-10-2022 18:27 via gamesradar.com
  
  PS5 deal hunters unite, we finally have an actual saving on a bundle - and it's on the all-elusive Digital Edition. We've spotted this £599 package on Currys' shelves this morning, offering up a PS5 Digital, FIFA 23, DualSense controller, and a SteelSeries Arctis 7P+. That's a particularly rare offer, not only are you picking up the cheaper console (which hasn't graced our shelves in a good month now) but you're actually saving a full £95.96 on the additional accessories as well.&nbs
  
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• Severance adds Gwendoline Christie, John Noble, and more as season 2 starts filming

  31-10-2022 18:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  Severance season 2 is officially underway – and eight new actors are joining the cast.Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones, The Sandman), John Noble (Fringe, Elementary), Merritt Wever (Nurse Jackie), Alia Shawkat (Search Party), Robby Benson (Beauty and the Beast, One to One), Stefano Carannante (Mirabilia), and Olafur Darri Olafsson (The Tourist, Trapped) have all signed on for the second season of Apple TV Plus's Emmy Award-winning workplace thriller.Season one stars Adam Scott, Patrici
  
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• Black Panther 2 director and producer reveal why putting the female characters in the spotlight is the right choice

  31-10-2022 17:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  Black Panther: Wakanda Forever deals with the aftermath of King T'Challa's death, reflecting the real world loss of Chadwick Boseman. Angela Bassett's Ramonda, Letitia Wright's Shuri, Danai Gurira's Okoye, and Lupita Nyong'o's Nakia are all affected by the immense loss, and these women emerge as the movie's key cast of characters. As producer Nate Moore explained during a press conference attended by Total Film, this female-focused perspective arose naturally as part of the storytelling pro
  
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• Jon Kasdan reveals the one unanswered question from Willow that led to the entire TV show

  31-10-2022 17:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  In the original Willow, directed by Ron Howard from a story by George Lucas, the eponymous Mr. Ufgood’s life was turned upside down when he found a baby floating in a nearby river. The young Nelwyn farmer and wannabe wizard eventually learned that the infant was Elora Danan, the magical princess of Tir Asleen who found herself the top of evil Queen Bavmorda’s hit list. He subsequently set out on a quest to take Elora to Fin Raziel, a sorceress trapped in the form of a possum by Bavmo
  
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• The Forest is brilliant, bloody and brutal – why have I slept on it for so long?

  31-10-2022 17:54 via gamesradar.com
  
  Squelch. Crackle. Crunch. Cackle. I can't think of four words that better describe my time with The Forest so far. Crawling its dark caverns and fighting its crazed cannibals has been exhilarating and exhausting, and despite being 10 hours into this Lord of the Flies meets Resident Evil by way of Outlast and DayZ affair, I'm certain I've barely scratched the surface. Generally speaking, I can take or leave survival games, but The Forest effortlessly weaves old fashioned horror – jumpscares
  
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• IKEA Sends Cease and Desist to Indie Dev Making Furniture Store Survival Game

  31-10-2022 17:54
  
  Ikea has sent a cease and desist letter to the developer of The Store is Closed, an indie survival game about spending the night in a furniture store.As reported by Kotaku, lawyers representing Ikea have accused solo developer Jacob Shaw of committing trademark infringement and have given him ten days to change parts of his game that allegedly represent Ikea branding.This includes a blue and yellow sign, a Scandinavian name (STYR), yellow vertical striped shirts, a grey path on the floor, and so
  
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• While Meta struggles with legs, VRChat gets finger tracking good enough for sign language

  31-10-2022 17:28 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Virtual reality application VRChat has added a new finger-tracking feature designed to let its users accurately communicate using sign language. As spotted by @elfsternberg on Twitter (via @Benaclejames), the VR platform VRChat has introduced new finger tracking technology which allows users to communicate with one another via sign language. As demonstrated in the video below, users who are making use of the new feature are able to manipulate their hands in the virtual world with little
  
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• Valorant fans are playing in the most miserable way possible chasing assist world records

  31-10-2022 17:25 via gamesradar.com
  
  A TikTok challenge has Valorant players competing in a very bizarre contest: they're setting records for the most assists in a single game.A quick search through TikTok will give you the gist of the challenge in the space of a few seconds, but basically, you want your team to toss a grenade at their feet during spawn. Then, one player uses Skye to heal the team; from then on, every kill counts as an assist for the Skye player, who pretty much just has to sit back and survive.No one seems to be k
  
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• The Best Horror Video Game: Our Face-Off Winner Revealed

  31-10-2022 17:24
  
  Halloween has officially arrived and we are here to help celebrate by presenting you with the winners of our best horror video game face-off. Not only do you now have an idea of what terrifying games you need to play for the first time or hundredth during this spooky season, but we also now know which horror game IGN's audience believes is the best of the best.So, after 1.2 million battles with matchups like Resident Evil 4 vs. Dead Space and Silent Hill vs. P.T., which game earned the right to
  
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• Unlike PlayStation and Nintendo, Xbox still loses money when it sells a new console

  31-10-2022 17:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  Years after the start of the new console generation, Microsoft is still selling Xbox Series X | S consoles at a loss of up to $200. Microsoft gaming boss Phil Spencer reiterated Microsoft's long-term plan for Xbox sales in a recent Wall Street Journal interview. "Consoles evolved to a business model much different than phones," he said. "Consoles are actually sold at a loss in the market, so when somebody goes and they buy an Xbox at their local retailer, we're subsidizing that purchase som
  
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• Halloween's John Carpenter "doesn't care" about how the new movies affect the franchise's legacy

  31-10-2022 17:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  Halloween director John Carpenter isn't concerned with how the new trilogy affects the franchise's legacy. Following the divisive reaction to the series' latest installment, Halloween Ends, the horror filmmaker was asked his thoughts on the reboots by Vulture, to which he candidly replied: "I don't care, I really don't care."In fact, Carpenter, who wrote the first film with his frequent collaborator Debra Hill, says he's still getting over his surprise at there having been so many sequels at all
  
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• Marvel and EA Sign Three-Game Deal, Starting With Iron Man

  31-10-2022 16:59
  
  Marvel has entered an agreement with FIFA and Battlefield publisher EA to make at least three action adventure video games based on the Marvel comics.As reported by Bloomberg, this deal will begin with the previously announced Iron Man game from EA Motive, with all three games coming to consoles and PC. Though details about what's coming after Iron Man are still thin, each game will feature its own original story set in the Marvel universe.Perhaps known more for its sports or traditional shooter
  
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• Black Panther 2 actors open up on importance of Latin American representation in the Marvel movie

  31-10-2022 16:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  Black Panther was a cultural milestone for Black representation on-screen – and follow-up Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is walking in its predecessor's footsteps by bringing in a new side to the MCU that is rooted in Latin American mythology and culture. Tenoch Huerta's Namor is ruler of Talokan, an underwater kingdom inspired by the  mythical Aztecan Tlālōcān, in a change from the comics' Atlantis. He's joined by Namora, played by Mabel Cadena – and at a pr
  
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• Titan Comics announces its first Conan the Barbarian creative team

  31-10-2022 16:31 via gamesradar.com
  
  Titan Comics has announced the release of a new Conan the Barbarian ongoing series in July 2023. In June, the publisher announced a new partnership with Heroic Signatures, taking over the Conan license from Marvel Comics. Marvel previously held the rights to publish Conan comics from the '70s to the '90s, then from 2018 to 2022. Dark Horse Comics picked up the license in the early aughts and published Conan comics from 2003-2018.Now, it's Titan's turn - and the publisher has big plans.The new Co
  
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• Phil Spencer knows it's "been too long" since Xbox shipped a big first-party game

  31-10-2022 16:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  Xbox boss Phil Spencer echoed the thoughts of many fans by acknowledging that "it's been too long since we've shipped a big first-party game."Speaking with the Same Brain podcast, Spencer said, "One thing we've definitely heard loud and clear is it's been too long since we've shipped what people would say is a big first-party game. We can have our excuses on COVID and other things, but in the end I know people invest in our platform and they want to have great games. We're excited about 2023."Sp
  
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• Exclusive MTG The Brothers' War card preview reveals one hell of a Hail Mary

  31-10-2022 16:18 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's preview season once again, but this time we're heading back in time with our exclusive MTG The Brothers' War card preview - the powerful 'Obliterating Bolt'.Powered by one Red and one generic mana, this Sorcery card hits targets (either a creature or planeswalker) with four damage. However, that's not the juicy bit. As you can see from our MTG The Brothers' War card preview below, targets of Obliterating Bolt aren't sent to the graveyard like normal if they'd die from the attack - instead,
  
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• Black Panther 2 star Tenoch Huerta talks the complexities of Namor vs. Wakanda

  31-10-2022 15:51 via gamesradar.com
  
  Black Panther: Wakanda Forever introduces Tenoch Huerta's Namor, ruler of the underwater kingdom of Talokan, who is set to go up against Wakanda and the new Black Panther – though why the two sides come to blows is a mystery for now. But, considering Wakanda holds so much importance to so many people, that makes playing a character who's intent on causing the nation harm a fairly complex role. Huerta opened up on the nuances of bringing his character to life in a press conference atte
  
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• After golding the M4, MW2 players are turning to the FSS Hurricane

  31-10-2022 15:46 via gamesradar.com
  
  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 players have played through the weekend and are now starting to gold their FSS Hurricanes. The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 player base is starting to get a feel for which of the weapons are good in this year’s outing, and the FSS Hurricane, a powerful SMG, seems to be a popular choice right now if Twitter is any indication. So much so, a lot of players are already putting in the work to get their Gold Camo on the gun.The conversati
  
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• The Walking Dead season 11 release schedule: when is episode 22 on AMC?

  31-10-2022 15:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Walking Dead season 11, and The Walking Dead as a whole, is almost over. With just three episodes left, episode 22 marks the beginning of the end for AMC's zombie series.But amid all the noise on social media and the worrying about spoilers leaking early, it can be a little tricky to get a beat on when and where to watch the new episode. Below, we'll fill you in on the basics: The Walking Dead season 11, episode 22 release date, time, and where to watch it in both the US and UK.
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• The Stranger on Netflix ending explained: What happened to Henry Teague in real life?

  31-10-2022 15:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Stranger has been impressing critics and viewers alike on Netflix with its tense retelling of a true-crime case. Joel Egerton and Sean Harris lead the cast as a pair who develop an unlikely friendship when Egerton’s Mark Frame brings Harris’ Henry Teague into a crime ring. However, as the story develops, it soon becomes clear a lot more is going on in the background than first thought. Before we go any further, we’ll be getting into spoiler territory from here on out a
  
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• Top 5 movies and show coming (and leaving) Netflix in November 2022

  31-10-2022 15:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  There's so many new movies and TV shows coming to Netflix this November 2022, so you might be feeling overwhelmed about what exactly you're going to watch first. But that's where we come in. We've rounded up the five best titles arriving on Netflix this November, so you can get streaming all the top new movies and TV shows the streamer has to offer right away. We've also got the lowdown on the five best titles that are leaving Netflix in November 2022, too, so you can squeeze in some last m
  
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• Meet the winners of the 2022 Ringo Awards

  31-10-2022 15:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  The 2022 Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards were presented Saturday at Baltimore Comic-Con. In addition to announcing winners from the main ballot, which were voted on by industry professionals, the fifth annual Ringo Awards also presented Fan-Only Favorites and special awards to select individuals.Fan-Only Favorites spanned five categories, with the winners as follows: Vincent King was awarded Favorite new talent; Image Comics was awarded Favorite publisher; Captain Martell from the self-
  
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• New horror movie in the works from the producers of Smile

  31-10-2022 14:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  The producers behind hit horror movie Smile have their next project lined up – an adaptation of a popular teen slasher novel, Deadline reports.The movie will be based on Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare and follows a teenage girl who's recently moved to a small town in Missouri where the resident teens are at odds with the conservative adult population. Things take a turn for the worse, however, when the town's mascot, named Frendo the Clown, starts murdering its young people. Eli Craig
  
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• DC's Stargirl canceled at The CW

  31-10-2022 14:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  DC's Stargirl has been canceled at The CW, with another superhero show biting the dust.The series will end after its third season, which is currently airing and will conclude in December.Stargirl followed high school student Courtney Whitmore (Brec Bassinger) who stumbles upon the Cosmic Staff and becomes Stargirl – whose powers include plasma-based attacks, cosmic energy projection and manipulation, and flight. Courtney and her stepfather Pat (Luke Wilson) lead the Justice Society of Amer
  
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• Scaramouche and Faruzan announced for Genshin Impact 3.3

  31-10-2022 14:42 via gamesradar.com
  
  Scaramouche, now the Anemo-wielding Wanderer, and a newcomer named Faruzan have been announced for Genshin Impact update 3.3.Developer Hoyoverse revealed the two new characters earlier this morning. Both are Anemo users, which suggests Faruzan will be a four-star unit tied to the five-star Scaramouche's banner as a dedicated support, sort of how Gorou and Itto or Sara and Raiden are paired. Scaramouche was first introduced to Genshin Impact about two years ago, almost immediately after the
  
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• Amsterdam Hotel Featured In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Is Unhappy With 'Unwanted Involvement'

  31-10-2022 14:08
  
  The real world Amsterdam hotel featured in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is not happy with its "unwanted involvement" in the first person shooter from Activision Blizzard.As reported by de Volkskrant (and translated by PC Gamer), the manager of the Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam said the business is currently considering how to deal with its near-exact recreation in Modern Warfare 2's Tradecraft level and Breenbergh Hotel multiplayer map."We have taken note of the fact that the Conservatoriu
  
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• The Walking Dead star says he's "not satisfied at all" with his character's journey on show

  31-10-2022 13:56 via gamesradar.com
  
  This article contains mild spoilers for The Walking Dead season 11.The Walking Dead star Khary Payton says there's "so much" more he would've liked to have done on the horror drama – but there just wasn't enough time due to the show's huge ensemble cast. With just three episodes of the long-running series left, the actor, who plays Ezekiel, was asked by Insider whether he was happy with his character's journey in the final chapter, to which he candidly replied: "No, I'm not satisfied
  
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• Riot will cancel the League of Legends MMO "if the game isn't good enough"

  31-10-2022 13:40 via gamesradar.com
  
  The executive producer of the League of Legends MMO says that Riot will cancel the game if it's not good enough.In an interview with Kanon, Greg 'Ghostcrawler' Street spoke about the MMOs like World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy 14, suggesting that a major aspect of their success comes down to the budget its developers have to execute on their ideas. Asked whether he was happy with the amount of money Riot had given his project, Street said that "one of the nice things about Riot is that we're n
  
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• The Simpsons' anime Death Note parody is being called the best thing the show has done in years

  31-10-2022 13:38 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Simpsons took a left turn with its latest Treehouse of Horror episode by going full anime – and fans are loving the change.The middle chapter of Treehouse of Horror 33 is a full-on parody of classic anime and manga story Death Note. Entitled 'Death Tome', Lisa finds a book that lets her murder anyone just by writing down their name. The usual team of Simpsons animators even stepped aside for the spoof in favor of DR Movie, a studio that helped out on the original anime.That attent
  
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• New Netflix war movie All Quiet on the Western Front has a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score

  31-10-2022 13:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  All Quiet on the Western Front, a new Netflix war movie, is getting rave reviews and has an almost perfect Rotten Tomatoes score. One of the biggest budget movies to come out of Germany and the country's entry for this year's Oscars in the Best International Feature Film category, the movie currently has a critics' score of 94% on the review aggregator site, with an audience score of 91%. Entertainment Weekly describes All Quiet on the Western Front as "a film that feels both aesthetically
  
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• One of gaming's biggest but least-known personalities is quitting

  31-10-2022 13:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  The biggest name in games journalism that you probably never knew has announced the end of their coverage.Nibel, whose social media presence was defined by their anime profile pictures from shows including Mob Psycho 100 and One Punch Man, became known through their prolific sharing of gaming news. Earlier today, however, they announced their departure from Twitter and a newly-established Patreon, confirming no further industry coverage on either platform.In a post on Patreon (as sent to GamesRa
  
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• Black Adam dominates the Halloween box office weekend

  31-10-2022 13:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  Black Adam continues to reign at the top of the box office, capitalizing on its $67 million opening weekend. Per Box Office Mojo, the DC movie starring Dwayne Johnson grossed $27.7 million (42% of the weekend’s box office), making $111 million in its first 10 days. That makes it the highest domestic earning movie since Nope, and internationally the figures are even better with a worldwide box office of $250 million.However, as is usual with Halloween box office figures, numbers were down.
  
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• Terrifier 2 director reveals the scrapped idea that was "too distasteful" even for him

  31-10-2022 13:11 via gamesradar.com
  
  Terrifier 2 director Damien Leone has revealed a scrapped idea that went too far – even for him. The ultra-gory movie focuses on a killer clown named Art, who's on the hunt for a teenage girl and her younger brother. But, even in a movie of this bloody caliber, one idea was simply too much. "Art the Clown likes to play with people's entrails," Leone explained to Variety. "There's the scene where he cuts off a man's penis. He could have taken it further. We had conversations of things
  
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• An Amsterdam hotel is considering legal action after being blown up in Modern Warfare 2

  31-10-2022 12:54 via gamesradar.com
  
  A hotel in Amsterdam is threatening Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 developer with legal action after it featured in the recently released game without permission. As reported by De Volkskrant (via NL Times), the Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam is not happy with its depiction in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - so much so that it is threatening legal action. The hotel isn't the only real-life location to feature in the recently released FPS but it's the subject matter that this hotel in pa
  
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