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• New Punisher War Journal: Base one-shot reveals "the origin of the War Journal" in February

  04-11-2022 23:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  Frank Castle is in the midst of being revamped as the leader of the Hand in the pages of the current Punisher title. And to flesh out the story of Frank Castle's transformation into the so-called 'Beast of the Hand,' writer Torunn Grønbekk has been spearheading a series of side one-shots, set "between the pages" of the main Punisher series, that revives the classic Punisher War Journal title.For the next one-shot in the series, Punisher War Journal: Base, Grønbekk is teaming up wit
  
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• There will be no Westworld season 5 - HBO has canceled the series

  04-11-2022 22:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  HBO has canceled Westworld, ending the series before the show's creators could wrap up the story with their planned fifth season.In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, HBO thanked the show's co-creators. "Over the past four seasons, Lisa [Joy] and Jonah [Nolan] have taken viewers on a mind-bending odyssey, raising the bar at every step. We are tremendously grateful to them, along with their immensely talented cast, producers and crew, and all of our partners at Kilter Films, Bad Robot and War
  
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• Lionsgate Is Interested in a Major John Wick Video Game Adaptation

  04-11-2022 22:08
  
  While Lionsgate still has two more John Wick movies on their way, the studio is reportedly also considering a "big AAA game" based on the franchise. During an earnings call today, Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer mentioned that the company has been discussing proposals for the game, though nothing is set in stone yet. "I don’t want to get ahead of myself here, but we believe there is a big AAA game to be made out of ‘John Wick,'" Feltheimer said during the call, according to a report by
  
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• Nintendo leaked a new Scarlet and Violet Pokemon a month before data miners could

  04-11-2022 21:54 via gamesradar.com
  
  A new creature for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet seems to have leaked through Pokemon Go - a month after it appeared hidden in the background of an official trailer for the new mainline games.No name has yet surfaced for this new Pokemon, but it has the appearance of a bug-like creature with a coin on its back. It's flat like a gingerbread man, and has alien features, an adorable smile, and a pair of antennae on its head. You can see a quick look at the creature and its animations courtesy of PokeM
  
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• The mystically armed Robins hunt their mentor in Batman vs. Robin #3 preview

  04-11-2022 21:41 via gamesradar.com
  
  Writer Mark Waid and artist Mahmud Asra's Batman vs. Robin five-issue limited series is leading to big things - the DC event Lazarus Planet, specifically - but before that, it still has some of its own story to tell. In a preview of Tuesday, November 8's Batman vs. Robin #3 with additional art by Scott Godlewski, colors by Jordie Bellaire, and letters by Steve Wands, the former Robins, under the corupting magical influence of Damian's great-grandmother Mother Soul and the Devil Nezha and un
  
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• Revisit the founding of the JSA and foreshadow its future in The New Golden Age #1 preview

  04-11-2022 21:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  DC is entering a 'New Golden Age,' and the whole thing kicks off with the upcoming November 8 one-shot The New Golden Age #1 from writer Geoff Johns and artists Steve Lieber and Jerry Ordway. And with The New Golden Age #1 comes the return of the classic '40s era team the Justice Society of America in a new incarnation that incorporates heroes from all eras of the team - from the Golden Age to now. And what's more, along with revising and revisiting some classic Golden Age concepts, DC
  
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• Jon learns about Doomsday in The Death of Superman 30th Anniversary Special preview

  04-11-2022 20:43 via gamesradar.com
  
  This month it's 30 years since DC killed Superman in the landmark storyline 'The Death of Superman,' a story with immense impact in its own day and which is still one of the most influential stories of the modern era.While DC paid homage to that story in April's 'The Death of the Justice League' and the current Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths limited series, if you think the publisher won't be recognizing the anniversary directly, you're not paying close enough attention.
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• Final Fantasy 16 dev says answer to diversity concerns might be "disappointing," gives disappointing answer

  04-11-2022 20:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida has suggested the game won't feature an ethnically diverse cast of characters due to its geographically limited setting.In an interview with IGN, Yoshida was asked whether players can expect more people of color in Final Fantasy 16 than we've seen in trailers for the game, which has seen some criticism for its mostly white cast of characters. The developer admitted the the question was "difficult" and said his answer might be "disappointing to some dependi
  
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• HIdeo Kojima: 'Every Day I Am Approached by Ridiculous Offers To Buy Our Studio'

  04-11-2022 19:57
  
  Hideo Kojima says that he’s been approached with some ridiculous monetary offers from other companies to buy his studio, Kojima Productions. However, he’s been rejecting all of them.On episode #10 on his Spotify podcast, Brain Structure, Kojima says, "We are indies, we have no affiliations whatsoever and are not backed by anyone, and are on good terms with everybody in the industry.” He continues, “Every day I am approached by offers from all over the world to buy our stu
  
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• Destiny 2: Where Is Xur Today? Location and Exotic Items for November 4-8

  04-11-2022 19:29
  
  The melting black licorice himself, Xûr, is now live in Destiny 2 for the weekend until next week's reset. If you're looking to get your some shiny new Exotic armor or weapons for your Guardian, look no further.Each week, Xûr has a random assortment of Exotic armor, one for each Guardian class, as well as a random Exotic Weapon and an Exotic Engram available for purchase. In addition to his Exotic wares, he's got a random collection of Legendary weapons and armor to deck out your Gua
  
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• The 1,000-hour journey to kill God of War's hardest boss in 13 seconds

  04-11-2022 19:20 via gamesradar.com
  
  Update - November 4: It turns out speedrunning Sigrun in God of War is serious business. I reached out to AhmedRoasko to learn more about their grind to utterly flatten the famously difficult Valkyrie boss, and they said they've spent hours practicing the fight after putting hundreds of hours into the game itself. "The biggest problem, what made me do it again and again, is when you start the fight you need to make sure Sigrun flies back," they explained. "She needs to go back close to
  
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• Five Ratchet & Clank Games are Joining PlayStation Plus Premium This Month

  04-11-2022 18:54
  
  Sony and Insomniac have announced they're adding five Ratchet & Clank games to PlayStation Plus Premium as part of the series’ 20th anniversary celebration, as well as adding new cosmetics to Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.The Ratchet & Clank series already has a handful of games on PlayStation Plus Premium, such as the PlayStation 3 games A Crack in Time and Into the Nexus. Now, the PS3 remasters of original PlayStation 2 games, as well as Tools of Destruction, will also be joini
  
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• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Composer Has Left the Project Due to a Challenging 'Working Dynamic'

  04-11-2022 18:42
  
  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone composer Sarah Schachner has shared that she will no longer be composing music for the games as she has had a challenging "working dynamic" with the audio director on the projects.As reported by Variety, Schachner did not specifically name the audio director, but it is said to be Stephen Miller. She did, however, address the many fans who have been asking about the release of the Modern Warfare 2 soundtrack. Unfortunately, it may not be the answer many
  
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• Amazon MMO New World is surging again after recent updates

  04-11-2022 18:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  A big array of updates to New World has brought a surge of renewed player interest and positive sentiment for Amazon's MMO.New World launched in September 2021 as one of the most popular games in the history of Steam, with a concurrent player peak of 953k users - the seventh-highest ever recorded on the platform. But over the course of about six months, those player numbers dwindled dramatically, down to daily peaks around the 30k range – which is still a sizeable population for a live gam
  
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• Final Fantasy 16 director on its M rating: "We decided that we wouldn't tell a juvenile story"

  04-11-2022 18:18 via gamesradar.com
  
  The sixteenth instalment in the world's most ironically named franchise is set to release in summer 2023. While the series is no stranger to dealing with themes of sacrifice and loss, from what we've seen of Final Fantasy 16 so far, it appears to be going in a much darker direction than any of the previous mainline offerings. According to a Square Enix European newsletter, Final Fantasy 16 currently holds a provisional rating of 18, which equates to a Mature release in America. In an interv
  
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• A 'super secret' Stranger Things announcement is coming this weekend

  04-11-2022 17:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  A "super secret" announcement is arriving as part of Stranger Things Day.Sunday, November 6 is the 'anniversary' of the day Will Byers went missing in 1983. The virtual festivities start at 11 AM PT/2 PM ET/7 PM GMT, with surprise reveals about season 5 potentially coming at 4 PM PT - listed official schedule as "Super secret, be there."As a special treat for viewers, Netflix is releasing Stranger Things 4: Volume 2 in select theaters for one day only. US fans are encouraged to come dressed
  
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• Planet of the Apes meets Marvel Comics on mash-up variant covers

  04-11-2022 17:56 via gamesradar.com
  
  Marvel Comics is bringing back another classic licensed comic book property the publisher once held in the '70s - in this case, Planet of the Apes. Starting in 2023, Marvel Comics will publish new Planet of the Apes comic stories for the first time since 1975's adaptation of the film Adventures on the Planet of the Apes.Now, Marvel is taking things a step further with a host of Planet of the Apes-themed variant covers mashing up the venerable sci-fi franchise with Marvel Comics characters.Here's
  
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• Vault Comics partners with Metallica, Def Leppard and others for new Headshell imprint

  04-11-2022 17:51 via gamesradar.com
  
  Vault Comics has announced a new, music-focused imprint called Headshell. But it won't just publish comics about music - it will publish graphic novels written by musicians including Metallica, Def Leppard, the Beach Boys, Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz, Redman, and more.Vault has enlisted songwriter, producer, music executive, and publisher Richard Rudolph to guide strategy and artist relations for Headshell, which will release more info about its debut group of titles in coming months.
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• Final Fantasy 16 is 'About 95%' Done and Its Release Date Should Be Revealed by the End of 2022

  04-11-2022 17:51
  
  Final Fantasy 16's development appears to be well on track, as its creators have shared the game is "about 95%" done and that its release date should be revealed by the end of 2022.Speaking to Famitsu and as translated by IGN, Final Fantasy 16's main director Hiroshi Takai was asked about the current status of the latest entry in the legendary franchise, and he said the team was "about 95%" done with development. Takai also shared that the team is mostly focused now on debugging and fixing any r
  
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• Double XP for all Modern Warfare 2 Vault Edition buyers, Activision confirms

  04-11-2022 17:46 via gamesradar.com
  
  Activision has announced that everyone who bought or buys Modern Warfare 2 Vault Edition will get 10 hours of double XP after "confusion" over who was eligible for the freebies.The problem came when Activision told everyone who bought the special edition of the game that they would also get 10 hours of Modern Warfare 2 double XP tokens. But what everyone managed to miss was the fine print that said they would only get them if they bought the game via the Modern Warfare, Black Ops Cold War, or Va
  
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• Invincible Iron Man #1 first impressions: "Begins and ends with hopelessness"

  04-11-2022 17:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  Bringing a character to their lowest point is a familiar trick in comics. Frank Miller did it with Daredevil, Grant Morrison with Batman, and Gerry Duggan pulled it off with Deadpool. That's not to say this trick is outplayed, but it does come with a caveat: if we get to rock bottom, we'd better find something interesting down there.Iron Man #1 is written by Duggan, drawn by Juan Frigeri, colored by Bryan Valenza, and lettered by Joe Caramagna. It hits comic shops everywhere December 14, and it'
  
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• Preview - Rick and Morty finally face H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu this winter

  04-11-2022 17:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  After years of speculation about why H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu keeps appearing in the opening credits of Rick and Morty, the characters will finally face the classic monster in a new comic series, Rick and Morty vs. Cthulhu. The four-part limited series is written by Jim Zub, drawn by Troy Little, colored by Leonardo Ito, and lettered by Crank!Rick and Morty vs. Cthulhu will take the Adult Swim characters through what the publisher describes as a 'Lovecraftian hellscape' as they fight 'cosmic sen
  
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• Disney Plus accidentally leaks announcement of new Baby Yoda short

  04-11-2022 17:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Disney Plus accidentally revealed that a short film centered on Grogu is hitting the streamer this month.Disney Plus Italy appears to have tweeted the announcement for Star Wars Zen: Grogu and Dust Bunnies, before quickly deleting it. The screenshot was then uploaded to r/StarWarsLeaks. The film is set to debut on November 12, the three-year anniversary of The Mandalorian.Because of the Star Wars Zen title, we can infer that the short film might be another installment in Disney's Zenimation seri
  
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• Atomic Heart: 10 Minutes of Exclusive Boss Fight Gameplay - IGN First

  04-11-2022 17:00
  
  This month's IGN First is Atomic Heart. To kick things off we've got some exclusive gameplay provided to us by developers, Mundfish. It's an exciting first look at one of the alternate Soviet history shooter's boss fights against a giant rolling ball of death called "Hedgie". The stunning-looking footage above shows off a variety of weapons including shotguns, rifles, and much more explosive elements of your arsenal, as well as giving you a good idea of the challenge enemies will give you in the
  
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• Final Fantasy 16 is 95% complete, and a demo is in the works

  04-11-2022 16:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  Final Fantasy 16 is 95% complete, its final release date and a new trailer are due to be revealed this year, and a demo is in the works, according to a new series of interviews with Japanese outlets.The update on the game's development status comes via Famitsu, as translated by Gematsu. "We’re planning to put out even more information before the end of the year, so I think we’ll be able to tell you [a release date] at that time," producer Naoki Yoshida said. "It won’t be any la
  
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• Destiny 2 dev asks PS5 owners to please remember to upgrade to the new-gen version

  04-11-2022 16:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  Destiny 2 is one of the many games originally released on PS4 and Xbox One that has received shiny PS5 and Xbox Series X|S upgrades. But it turns out a lot of PS5 owners aren't taking advantage of the free new-gen upgrade and are instead still playing the PS4 version of the shared-world shooter.Bungie is clearly concerned that PS5 owners are missing out on the improved resolution, increased framerate, and speedy load times the new version offers and has given players a friendly reminder to upgra
  
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• Diablo 4 endgame is designed to offer "thousands of hours" of gameplay

  04-11-2022 16:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  Diablo 4 players can look forward to a game that just keeps on giving, with the game's general manager Rod Fergusson saying that there will be "thousands of hours" of fun to be had.Fergusson was talking about the beta process and the testing that his team has been putting the game through before getting it into the hands of eager gamers. One focus that the team has tried to maintain is to ensure that Diablo 4 isn't a game that comes to an end once the endgame is reached. Instead, Fergusson says
  
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• Warzone 2 popped up early after Modern Warfare 2's latest update, but it won't let me in

  04-11-2022 16:43 via gamesradar.com
  
  Modern Warfare 2 almost let me play Warzone 2 a week early, and now I'm desperately searching for another way into Al Mazrah. There appears to be a bug that's mistakenly throwing players across all three platforms into a game of Team Deathmatch on Al Mazrah – which isn't a map, but rather a location where a number of maps are set, and the space we'll be stalking in the refreshed battle royale come November 16. It's unclear if this was caused by a Modern Warfare 2 update or, in my
  
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• God of War Ragnarök Will Launch With Over 70 Accessibility Features

  04-11-2022 16:25
  
  Santa Monica Studio has revealed the full list of over 70 accessibility features that will ship with God of War Ragnarök when the game is released on November 9.God of War Ragnarök is set to be one of the frontrunners for game of the year, and Santa Monica has clearly put a lot of work into ensuring as many players as possible can enjoy the apocalyptic adventure by including an impressive range of customization options.#GodofWarRagnarok will launch on November 9th with over 70 accessib
  
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• How do DC's New Golden Age and Dawn of the DCU intersect?

  04-11-2022 16:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  DC is on the cusp of launching what appears to be two new editorial eras or initiatives, one of which - Geoff Johns's New Golden Age - begins November 8 with The New Golden Age #1 one-shot special, and spins out of the recently concluded Flashpoint Beyond limited series. This era also includes a new Justice Society of America series and Stargirl: The Lost Children limited series. 
  Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 cover (Image credit: DC)
  The other, still somewhat mysterious Dawn of the DCU
  
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• Kojima's mystery game Overdose leaks in bizarre gameplay video recorded in the worst way imaginable

  04-11-2022 16:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  Kojima's next game, the enigmatic Overdose, has gone from vague teasers to full-blown leaks thanks to the haphazard efforts of a topless man. After months of varyingly cryptic images, a little over two minutes of Overdose gameplay recently leaked online through a Streamable embed (viewable on ResetEra), and it's about as comically ugly as leaked footage can get. What we have here is a phone recording of a video file played on a laptop (seemingly via YouTube's video suite, which could s
  
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• PSA: Sonic Frontiers Spoilers Have Begun to Leak

  04-11-2022 15:37
  
  Sonic Frontiers is nearly here and, as has seem to become commonplace these days, spoilers have begun to leak ahead of its November 8 release date thanks to early copies being out in the wild. This here is a PSA to run as fast as the Blue Blur away from them.While we won't link them here as we don't wish to spoil any of Sonic Frontiers for you, there are users already streaming Sonic Frontiers on Twitch, and ResetERA threads have already popped up with long videos of the game in action. Many of
  
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• According to this senior Diablo 4 dev, making a good endgame is just like making soup

  04-11-2022 15:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  Diablo General Manager Rod Ferguson says he sees creating Diablo 4's endgame as similar to whipping up a tasty bowl of soup. Last month, select players were chosen to take part in a closed beta focused on Diablo 4's endgame content. In an interview with IGN, Ferguson describes how the team analyse and implement the feedback provided by testers, "There's a phrase that's used a lot around soup-tasting, which is this notion that 'we're gonna put it together, but you always have to taste the so
  
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• Venom 2 director Andy Serkis reveals why he isn't directing the threequel

  04-11-2022 15:28 via gamesradar.com
  
  Venom: Let There Be Carnage director Andy Serkis isn't returning to direct Venom 3 – and he has revealed why. The threequel will be directed by Kelly Marcel, with Tom Hardy once again returning as Eddie Brock. "Look, I had a ball doing [Venom: Let There Be Carnage]. Tom Hardy is such a good friend of mine, and I felt very proud of the work, and we had such fun doing it," Serkis told Slash Film. "To be the custodian of that franchise for a little while was great. I've got so many proje
  
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• HBO Max cancels another show as Degrassi reboot scrapped

  04-11-2022 15:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  HBO Max has scrapped plans for its Degrassi reboot, following earlier delays to its production, which was due to start in Toronto this summer. The streamer greenlit the new 10-episode teen drama, which was set to take place in the world of the long-running franchise, back in January.Lara Azzopardi (The Bold Type) and Julia Cohen (Riverdale) were geared up to be the showrunners of the would-be reboot, which would've focused on a new group of teenagers and school faculty "living in the shadow of e
  
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• Fate: The Winx Saga will live on, says show's creator

  04-11-2022 15:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  Despite being canceled at Netflix after two seasons, creator Iginio Straffi says Fate: The Winx Saga will live on in the form of other projects."Fate has been an exciting adventure, a great achievement, and a hit watched by millions globally, re-confirming the power of the Winx world," Straffi wrote via Instagram. "I am working on many exciting Winx projects in the near future, some of which I take so much joy in sharing with you."According to Straffi, a "brand new" CGI reboot of the original an
  
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• Have you tried… dragging your husband by the ear while treasure hunting in Falling Out?

  04-11-2022 15:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  I'm dragging my husband by the ear out of a hole because the stupid sod got himself stuck for the third time in less than two minutes. Not only that, but he's lost half our haul of golden coins, sapphires and rubies after an ill-fated tussle with a green-eyed mummy. I knew fine well this second honeymoon to the Egyptian tombs beneath the pyramids wouldn't be as special as the first, but so far our romantic getaway is anything but. Look at him, whisky-nosed and hapless, shrugging like the world o
  
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• Hideo Kojima Says a Google Stadia-Exclusive Death Stranding Sequel Was Never in the Works

  04-11-2022 14:58
  
  Hideo Kojima has addressed the report that stated he was working with Google Stadia on an exclusive Death Stranding sequel, saying those rumors were "unfounded."Kojima was speaking to The Game Awards' Geoff Keighley on his Spotify podcast Brain Structure and was asked about the report that said he was working on this project with Google before Stadia VP and general manager Phil Harrison made the final decision to cancel the project as the company didn't think a solo experience would sell well on
  
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• John Wick studio says it's "fielding proposals" for a AAA game

  04-11-2022 14:39 via gamesradar.com
  
  A major John Wick game might be closer to reality than expected. The news that such a game is a possibility came after the CEO of movie production company Lionsgate mentioned that his company had been "fielding proposals' for such a thing, noting that it would be a AAA title.“I don’t want to get ahead of myself here, but we believe there is a big AAA game" to be made out of the John Wick franchise, Jon Feltheimer is reported to have said on an earnings call. He went on to say th
  
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• Leeds vs Bournemouth live stream: how to watch the Premier League online

  04-11-2022 14:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  Leeds will be looking for a win this Saturday when they take on Bournemouth on Elland Road. The Whites are currently ranking one place behind the Cherries on the Premier League table but will be hoping to turn things around with this six-pointer. The match kicks off at 3pm on Saturday, read on for a full break down of how to watch a Leeds vs Bournemouth live stream and get the Premier League game from anywhere.While Leeds will be looking to climb the table this weekend, Bournemouth need to avoid
  
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• The God of War Ragnarok team's reaction to their reviews is adorable

  04-11-2022 14:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  The God of War Ragnarok review embargo dropped yesterday, and the game's developers have a lot of feelings about the critical acclaim they've received.At time of writing, God of War Ragnarok is sitting at a Metacritic score of 94. Dozens of perfect scores have helped it to joint-sixth place in this year's rankings behind only three other games. Elden Ring on PS5 and Xbox Series X are in joint first alongside the Portal Companion Collection on Switch, all on 96, while Persona 5 Royal on PC and Xb
  
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• How to buy an OLED TV on Black Friday - what to consider and factor in

  04-11-2022 14:26 via gamesradar.com
  
  Wondering how to buy an OLED TV on Black Friday? Not literally, in terms of 'how to complete a transaction' but what we're really getting at is how best to buy an OLED TV this Black Friday. After all, November's Black Friday TV deals and Black Friday OLED TV deals are simply the best time of year to go for OLED TVs. It's just plain fact that you'll never save more money or get a better deal (you may find similar or maybe the same deals at other points throughout the year, but Black Friday is so,
  
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• How to watch Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Daniel Radcliffe's brilliant new comedy

  04-11-2022 14:25 via gamesradar.com
  
  Daniel Radcliffe’s new comedy Weird: The Al Yankovic story is now out, and if the reviews are anything to go by, it needs to be on your watch list. Co-written by Weird Al himself, the movie is a (very) loose biopic of the parody singer’s rise to fame.It begins with how Weird Al developed his love of the accordion as it takes us through his discovery by Dr. Demento (Rainn Wilson) and Madonna’s (Evan Rachel Wood) support as he climbs the ladder of success. If it’s not alrea
  
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• Warner Bros. boss says James Gunn's DC universe will have a "more unified creative approach"

  04-11-2022 14:20 via gamesradar.com
  
  For the first time in a while, DC feels like it’s got some real direction with its cinematic universe. James Gunn and Peter Safran have been brought in to helm the newly-formed DC Studios and, now, Warner Bros. Discovery boss David Zaslav has spoken more about the pair’s "powerful vision."Speaking during Warner Bros. Discovery’s Q3 2022 earnings call (via Seeking Alpha), Zazlav said he is "excited for what to come" from Gunn and Safran’s partnership."I spent a lot of time
  
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• Exclusive: Final Fantasy 16’s Developers Open Up About Game of Thrones Comparisons, Sidequests, and Representation

  04-11-2022 14:04
  
  Final Fantasy XVI is less than a year away, but Square Enix has left most of the details to be speculated on by the fans. A recent trailer offered more hints about what to expect, including a hint of what crystals – a Final Fantasy standby – mean for the world. Now Final Fantasy XVI’s development team are delving deeper than ever into their upcoming RPG, opening about topics ranging from persistent comparisons to Game of Thrones to questions about representation for Black chara
  
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• Quentin Tarantino says he'll never direct a superhero movie because he's not a "hired hand"

  04-11-2022 13:57 via gamesradar.com
  
  Quentin Tarantino has said that he would never make a superhero movie as he's not a "hired hand". In his new non-fiction book, titled Cinema Speculation, he talks of '60s anti-establishment auteurs rejoicing when studio musical adaptations fell out of favor and says today’s filmmakers "can’t wait for the day they can say that about superhero movies.""The analogy works because it’s a similar chokehold," the director told the Los Angeles Times. When asked when that day might
  
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• New Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game is unlike anything we've seen before

  04-11-2022 13:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  A new adventure in a galaxy far, far away has been revealed, and Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game promises a very different kind of experience.Set to land in March 2023, Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game is a head-to-head duel much like other entries in our list of the best card games. However, it stands out thanks to unusual mechanics that tip the usual structure of things on their head - as the title would suggest, you're constructing your deck as you go rather than starting with it ready-made.
  
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• Some of Netflix's most popular shows aren't available on the ad tier

  04-11-2022 13:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  Netflix has introduced a new, ad-supported tier – but some of its most popular shows, including originals, are not available on the plan. Per Deadline, the lack of available content all comes down to licensing restrictions. Originals like House of Cards, The Last Kingdom, and Peaky Blinders are not available on the new-tier, and popular shows like New Girl, The Good Place, and Friday Night Lights also can't be watched. While each series still shows on the streamer, a padlock displays
  
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• Star Wars fans think Andor's villain is "scarier than Darth Vader"

  04-11-2022 13:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  Dedra Meero is making everyone sit up and take notice. The snarling ISB agent, played in terrifying fashion by Denise Gough, has got Andor viewers talking after her actions in the most recent episode – and Star Wars fans are even comparing her to a certain Sith Lord."Dedra Meero is the best Star Wars villain since the Darth Vader. And I love that it's not because of the Force, it's because she's very human," a viewer said. It’s that very human side to evil that has led to a viral twe
  
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• Warner Bros. wants more Harry Potter movies as Fantastic Beasts put on hold

  04-11-2022 13:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  Warner Bros. wants more Harry Potter movies, at least according to CEO David Zaslav. During an investor's call, he explained that the company is "going to have a real focus on franchises" going forward, despite having just shelved the Fantastic Beasts series – set in the Harry Potter universe – for the time being."We haven't had a Superman movie in 13 years. We haven't done a Harry Potter in 15 years. The DC movies and the Harry Potter movies provided a lot of the profits for Warner
  
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