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• Iron Man gets new armor in June as he crosses over with the X-Men

  21-03-2023 23:51 via gamesradar.com
  
  Gerry Duggan is the ongoing writer of both X-Men and Iron Man, and in June, both titles will start to come together for the upcoming 'Fall of X' storyline, which will bring potential ruin and disaster to the mutant nation of Krakoa.
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  Starting in June 7's X-Men #23 from Duggan and artist Joshua Cassara, who also provides the cover, the X-Men will have to deal with roaming bands of Sentinels souped up with Stark Tech - though Tony Stark himself will be on the X-Men's s
  
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• Steve Niles and Damien Worm reunite for a new "twisted gothic fable" from IDW

  21-03-2023 22:39 via gamesradar.com
  
  30 Days of Night writer Steve Niles will reunite with his October Faction co-creator artist Damien Worm for a new five issue "gothic horror" limited series titled Brynmore through IDW Publishing.Brynmore focuses on Mark Turner, who returns to his hometown of Turner Island following a divorce. The newly sober Turner aims to reunite with his daughter Sophie while reconnecting with his ancestral roots in the town named after his family.But those same ancestral roots have a "dark and sinister legacy
  
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• YouTuber's wild $20k quest to preserve the Nintendo eShop could be the only legal way to save game history, and that sucks

  21-03-2023 22:24 via gamesradar.com
  
  Over the past year, YouTuber Jirard 'The Completionist' Khalil spent $22,791 and uncountable hours purchasing and downloading every single game on the Wii U and 3DS eShop ahead of the shutdown of those two services later this month. This is an absurd quest that no one should ever undertake. But according to video game historians, it could also be the only legal path to preserving any of these games in the years to come.Last year, Nintendo announced that it would be shutting down the Wii U and 3D
  
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• It's Puddlegate all over again: Marvel's Spider-Man mod makes it look like it did at E3 2017

  21-03-2023 22:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  Marvel's Spider-Man is being modded to look like it did during its gameplay presentation during E3 2017, and now I'm having flashbacks of one of the dumbest video game controversies in recent memory.If you're fortunate enough to have replaced your memory of Puddlegate, or better yet were too busy caring about real-life things to have ever noticed it, here's a quick refresher: Marvel's Spider-Man was shown off at E3 2017 and, soon after it launched on PS4 in September of the following year, it d
  
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• Anne Hathway to star in pop drama Mother Mary for A24

  21-03-2023 22:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Anne Hathaway is set to star in a new drama from A24.Per Deadline, Mother Mary will be an "epic pop melodrama following a fictional musician (Hathaway) and her relationship with an iconic fashion designer (Michaela Coel)."The Green Knight helmer David Lowery is set to direct from a screenplay he penned himself. Jack Antonoff (perhaps best known for his work with Taylor Swift, Lorde, and Lana Del Rey) and Charli XCX will write and produce original songs for the movie. Daniel Hart (A Ghost Story,
  
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• John Wick 4 behind-the-scenes video shows off jaw-dropping escalator stunt

  21-03-2023 21:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  Lionsgate has shared a behind-the-scenes look at a jaw-dropping stunt featured in John Wick: Chapter 4.The clip, which can be viewed below, sees a stunt actor take a nasty tumble down an escalator – all without breaking their neck.The franchise is known for its insane stunts, with Reeves recently revealing which were the most difficult. John Wick: Chapter 3 saw Reeves riding a horse down Fifth Avenue in New York City – though it was actually shot in Brooklyn. Per Den of Geek, that pa
  
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• Marvel's Spider-Man 2 release date leaked by Venom voice actor

  21-03-2023 21:27 via gamesradar.com
  
  Venerable sci-fi and horror star Tony Todd has seemingly leaked the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 release date - or at least its launch month - while talking up his role as Venom in the upcoming game.Responding to a fan saying that Spider-Man 2 "can't come quick enough," Todd says "Looks like September! Massive publicity coming in August. Commercials start dropping in August so I’m told. Hold on to your … and hold breath! Gonna be necessary."
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• Jon Landau reveals why they've already filmed Avatar 4's first act

  21-03-2023 20:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  Producer Jon Landau has revealed why act I of Avatar 4 has already been filmed."We were not just filming Avatar 2, we were actually filming and capturing for 2, 3, and the first act of movie 4," Landau told the audience at a press for the Avatar: The Way of Water digital release (H/T Screen Rant). "Truth be told, there's a time cut after the end of the first act [of Avatar 4] and we needed to get all the kids before they got older."Avatar: The Way of Water has now made $2.2433 billion at the glo
  
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• Insider claims Damon Lindelof has exited his Star Wars movie

  21-03-2023 20:39 via gamesradar.com
  
  Damon Lindelof has reportedly exited his Star Wars movie.According to insider news site Above the Line, Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson have exited their planned Star Wars project despite turning in a new draft of their script just last month. Per the report, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is still on board to direct with production set to start in February of 2024."I will just say, that for reasons that I can't get into on this Sunday morning, on this day, the degree of difficulty is extremely, extreme
  
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• Kelly Thompson's Captain Marvel run ends with #50 this summer

  21-03-2023 20:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  Kelly Thompson will end her Captain Marvel run with Captain Marvel #50 this June. The series, which launched in 2018, is one of Marvel's longest running current titles, and Thompson is likewise one of the writers with longest tenure on Carol Danvers in the publisher's history.Thompson will be joined on Captain Marvel #50 by two other creators with long histories working on Carol's adventures, artists Javier Pina and David Lopez."When Marvel asked me to write Carol's new Captain Marvel series bac
  
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• It's Morbin time: Midnight Suns shadow drops the DLC character we've wanted for months

  21-03-2023 19:57 via gamesradar.com
  
  Marvel's Midnight Suns has added Dr. Michael Morbius to its roster, allowing you to add the meme-worthy superhero to your roster starting today.Publisher 2K shadow-dropped the fan-favorite DLC character alongside a new trailer showing off some of The Living Vampire's blood-thirsty abilities. The trailer shows a contentious reunion between Blade, AKA the Vampire Hunter, and Morbius, before the duo puts their differences aside and joins The Hunter to take on Hydra soldiers together and confront t
  
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• GT Omega's new Zephyr gaming chair is here to reinvent a classic

  21-03-2023 19:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  There's nothing worse than an uncomfortable gaming chair... well, maybe an uncomfortable gaming chair that you paid an extortionate amount of money for. With so many brands out there, it can be a minefield figuring out where to look, and more importantly which you can trust. To help combat this, GT Omega has launched the new Zephyr gaming chair that is designed as a modern reinvention of the classic design without the need to break the bank.   While GT Omega might not be as well known
  
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• Netflix's Gears of War movie will be penned by Dune and Doctor Strange writer Jon Spaihts

  21-03-2023 18:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Netflix has announced that its live-action Gears of War movie will be penned by the Academy Award-nominated writer Jon Spaihts, who wrote Dune 1 and 2 and Doctor Strange.The news was shared via Netflix's Twitter account some four months after the movie, as well as an "adult animated series," were announced. Of course, we've known about a Gears of War movie existing through various sources for the last, oh, 15 years or so, but it seems the gears are fully turning now with Netflix joining the hype
  
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• Founding Marvel Studios executive Victoria Alonso unexpectedly steps down after 17 years

  21-03-2023 18:44 via gamesradar.com
  
  Veteran Marvel Studios executive Victoria Alonso has stepped down from her role as president of physical, post production, VFX and animation.A mainstay of the MCU, Alonso has worked on every Marvel Studios production to date, helping to launch the franchise with Iron Man in 2008. Her 17 year tenure has seen the studio grow from a bold-but-risky idea into the highest-grossing franchise in film history. As yet there has been no explanation for her sudden departure from the studio she helped to bui
  
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• Tears of the Kingdom pre-orders are already outpacing Breath of the Wild in Japan

  21-03-2023 18:26 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is already outperforming Breath of the Wild in terms of pre-orders in Japan.Back in 2017, Nintendo put a new spin on the familiar Zelda formula with a gorgeous open world for players to explore as they saw fit. Breath of the Wild is not only seen by many as the best game in The Legend of Zelda series but is frequently among the top contenders for the best game of all time. Now more than six years later, fans are eagerly anticipating the release of Tears
  
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• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will introduce gameplay that changes the whole world

  21-03-2023 18:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will reportedly feature gameplay elements that will "bring about changes to the game world," according to the game's producer Eiji Aonuma.Tears of the Kingdom producer - and overall Zelda boss at Nintendo - Eiji Aonuma recently made an appearance at the Famitsu Game Awards to accept an award for the Breath of the Wild sequel after it won the 'Most Anticipated Game' award during this year's ceremony. According to @Genki_JPN (via Nintendo Life) on Twi
  
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• The best Battlefield games are being pulled off sale forever - even single-player isn’t safe

  21-03-2023 17:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  Update: All mention of a delisting for Mirror's Edge has quietly been scrubbed from EA's blog post. The three Battlefield games are still being taken down, however.Original story: EA and DICE have announced that on April 28, 2023, Mirror's Edge, Battlefield 1943, Battlefield: Bad Company, and Bad Company 2 will all be delisted from digital stores.These delistings are "in preparation for the retirement of the online services for these titles which will happen on December 8, 2023," developer DICE
  
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• Mirror’s Edge and the best Battlefield game are being pulled off sale forever - even single-player isn’t safe

  21-03-2023 17:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  EA and DICE have announced that on April 28, 2023, Mirror's Edge, Battlefield 1943, Battlefield: Bad Company, and Bad Company 2 will all be delisted from digital stores.These delistings are "in preparation for the retirement of the online services for these titles which will happen on December 8, 2023," developer DICE says in a blog post. "For Bad Company 1 and 2 and Mirror’s Edge, you can still continue playing them and use their respective offline features, such as the single player camp
  
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• The Rock reportedly vetoed a Black Adam post-credits scene featuring Shazam

  21-03-2023 17:51 via gamesradar.com
  
  Black Adam was supposed to have a post-credits scene featuring Zachary Levi's Shazam, rather than Henry Cavill's Superman.The Wrap reports that Dwayne Johnson "privately vetoed" a planned post-credits scene in Black Adam which would have seen Shazam recruited for the Justice Society of America – this is the scene we instead see in the mid-credits of Shazam! Fury of the Gods, albeit with different DC characters doing the recruiting. In fact, Shazam 2 director David F. Sandberg has said the
  
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• Solo dev behind Resident Evil 4's HD overhaul has finally found a job at a studio

  21-03-2023 17:44 via gamesradar.com
  
  The developer behind the Resident Evil 4 HD Project overhaul has found a job in the games industry.Earlier today on March 21, 'Albert,' the sole developer behind the Resident Evil 4 HD Project, made a "Life itself Update" for their followers. The developer reveals they've finally got their first job in the video games industry as a developer - and at System Shock remake developer Nightdive Studios, nonetheless."I’m really happy because I’m finally and for the first time in my life wo
  
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• Star Wars Jedi: Survivor fans are so pleased to see Greez and Merrin again

  21-03-2023 17:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  We got a new Star Wars Jedi: Survivor trailer yesterday, but all fans care about is the fact that we finally got to see Greez and Merrin again.Ahead of its launch next month, EA and Respawn have released a brand new story trailer for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and in it, we got to see Nightsister Merrin and pilot Greez who played important roles in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Having the pair return for the sequel is exciting enough, but fans are also pleased to see how the characters have chang
  
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• The next Aliens game lands in June

  21-03-2023 16:47 via gamesradar.com
  
  Aliens: Dark Decent will be with us in a few short months, landing on June 20.Earlier today, on March 21, a release date trailer for the latest Alien game sprang out of nowhere thanks to IGN. It turns out Aliens: Dark Descent will launch in less than three months from now, on June 20, for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One.The new trailer gives us a good idea of what to expect from the final game. Dark Descent plays out as a real-time strategy game where you're in charge of commandeerin
  
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• Sweet Tooth season 2 trailer teases a hunt for the cure

  21-03-2023 16:46 via gamesradar.com
  
  After a two-year wait, the first trailer for Sweet Tooth season 2 is here.In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, Gus and the hybrids are in trouble.Per the official logline, "Gus and his fellow hybrids are held captive by the Last Men in order to find a cure for the Sick. To save his friends, Gus must find new strength as he uncovers the origins of The Great Crumble."The Great Crumble refers to the collapse of society caused by a pandemic due to an outbreak known as the Sick (the H5G9 vir
  
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• Diablo 4's rocky beta "means a smoother launch"

  21-03-2023 16:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  Blizzard has addressed Diablo 4's beta woes from its opening day, promising that the bumpy experience will lead to a "smoother launch."Speaking to GamesRadar+, Diablo general manager Rod Fergusson explains that what players got wasn't a "marketing beta that's a demo in disguise" but something rougher to be improved following testing. The opening night saw hordes of players queue up for hours only to get kicked out after minutes, though playing the upcoming loot 'em up swiftly became more accessi
  
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• Eight years since its reveal, Vin Diesel gives another update on Riddick 4

  21-03-2023 16:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  Vin Diesel has given another update about Riddick 4, AKA Riddick: Furya – as well as celebrating the continued interest in the sci-fi franchise."Had some really great Riddick meetings this week… only to find that all three films are in the top ten Netflix movies. Wow. So grateful to our Furyan community," Diesel wrote on Instagram, complete with an image of the titular Riddick.
  A post shared by Vin Diesel (@vindiesel)A photo posted byonRiddick 4 was first unveiled – in its ear
  
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• Somehow, Exoprimal rains 1,000 raptors down on players' heads with zero FPS drops

  21-03-2023 16:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  Amazingly, Exoprimal can rain 1,000 raptors down on players' heads without affecting the frame rate.Exoprimal, Capcom's new multiplayer shooter, is due to release later this year on July 14. If you're unfamiliar with the game, think Dino Crisis meets Monster Hunter, and you'll have a pretty good idea of what to expect. Players form teams and race to complete objectives while fending off the hordes of dinosaurs dropping out of portals in the sky.Fans were able to experience this first-hand during
  
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• The original Shazam has a cameo in Fury of the Gods

  21-03-2023 15:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  The original live-action Billy Batson has a cameo in Shazam! Fury of the Gods – and it's a very meta moment. Light spoilers follow for the movie! Throughout the film, Zachary Levi's Shazam (AKA Billy Batson, played by Asher Angel) ponders his superhero name. At one point, mid-battle with Lucy Liu's Kalypso and her army of mythological creatures, members of the public call out their support for Shazam. One of them calls him Captain Marvel, which might be the name of Brie Larson's Marve
  
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• Taron Egerton expands on why he's not right for James Bond

  21-03-2023 15:51 via gamesradar.com
  
  Taron Egerton is adamant that he isn't right to play James Bond."I don’t think I’m the right choice for it. You have to be consistently statuesque to be that guy. And that’s something that I am still striving for. I’ve always struggled with my weight," Egerton explained in an interview with The Telegraph. "[Playing Bond] is a bit like being a brand ambassador as well as being an actor. And that could be really fun in microcosm, but I’m sure I read that Barbara
  
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• Star Wars Jedi: Survivor fans think they've spotted Merrin using the Force in latest trailer

  21-03-2023 15:28 via gamesradar.com
  
  Star Wars Jedi: Survivor fans have grown curious about series regular Merrin following her appearance in the latest trailer. Yesterday, EA and Respawn released a new story trailer for Star Wars: Jedi Survivor ahead of its release next month, and in it, we got to see fan-favorite characters Greez and Merrin again as well as a better look at what's changed in the five years between games. There were a lot of exciting things in the trailer, but fans have potentially spotted something that'll p
  
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• Modern Warfare 2 lifts an excellent flashbang accessibility option from Battlefield 2042

  21-03-2023 14:57 via gamesradar.com
  
  A new accessibility option in Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 aims to save your eyes from the blinding voip created by flashbang effects.Following the Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 Season 2 Reloaded update, you'll now find an Inverted Flash toggle in the game's interface options. As the devs explain in the patch notes, this option allows you to "change the color of the flash effect of the flashbang tactical grenade from white to black. We recommend adjusting this option for players who feel disc
  
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• Crash Team Rumble brings Wumpa-fueled multiplayer mayhem in June

  21-03-2023 14:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Crash Team Rumble, the upcoming 4v4 team-based online multiplayer game, is an unusual amalgamation of pieces -- and that's before you factor in the Crash Bandicoot IP.The upcoming multiplayer video game from developer Toys for Bob was first revealed back during The Game Awards 2022. The initial reveal trailer showcased characters like Crash, Coco, Tawna, Cortex, and more. It was clear from the jump that the game required players to gather up Wumpa fruit and then deposit said collected fruit into
  
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• Final Fantasy 16's dog can do sick flips to send enemies sky high

  21-03-2023 13:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  Final Fantasy 16 developer Square Enix has showcased combat with its canine companion, and it's everything I wanted and more.Earlier today, on March 21, the Japan-facing Final Fantasy 16 Twitter account published a brief few seconds of new gameplay, seen just below. The undisputed highlight from this clip is seeing Torgal the dog/wolf in action for the first time, combining with protagonist Clive for a devastating aerial assault on a scorpion-like creature.
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• Everything Everywhere All at Once directors are working on new Star Wars show Skeleton Crew

  21-03-2023 13:43 via gamesradar.com
  
  Everything Everywhere All at Once helmers Daniels have directed on upcoming Star Wars show Skeleton Crew, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The duo recently won an Oscar for Best Director for Everything Everywhere All at Once, and the film won seven awards in total on the night, including Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Supporting Actor. Per the report, it's unknown at the moment just how many episodes Daniels have directed – the show has wrapped
  
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• Zack Snyder gives mixed updates on two new Netflix projects

  21-03-2023 13:32 via gamesradar.com
  
  Zack Snyder has given an update on two of his upcoming projects for Netflix.Back in 2021, it was revealed that the director’s Army of the Dead movie would get an animated prequel, titled Lost Vegas. Once slated for spring 2022, the series – partially directed by Snyder – would have revolved around the early days of the zombie outbreak and some of Army of the Dead’s key players. Now, though, Snyder has seemingly hit pause on the project."I will say there’s been a sli
  
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• Sarah Michelle Gellar is "so proud" of Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s horror legacy

  21-03-2023 13:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  Sarah Michelle-Gellar is feeling nostalgic about playing icon Buffy Summers in the beloved TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Speaking in the new issue of SFX, which features Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves on the cover, she shared some memories about the show. The actor is also currently back on screens in another supernatural show, Wolf Pack on Paramount Plus.Michelle-Gellar shared how it never gets old how much people connect with the show. "As an actor, all you ever want to do is
  
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• One of 2023's most promising indies is coming to consoles

  21-03-2023 13:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  Venba has expanded its launch plans to arrive on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, as well as Xbox Game Pass.The announcement for Venba came just yesterday on March 20, revealing the narrative cooking game would be arriving on PC, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Xbox Game Pass in total. This is a pretty huge expansion for the Indian game, which was previously only down to launch on PC and Nintendo Switch.
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• The "Gamers Lawsuit" against Microsoft has been dismissed

  21-03-2023 12:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  The 'Gamers Lawsuit' that was filed against Microsoft by a group of, well, gamers last year has now been dismissed by a Judge due to the complaint "not plausibly" alleging anticompetitive effects.As shared by intellectual property analyst and Twitter user Florian Mueller, on March 20, Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley ordered a motion to dismiss the "so-called gamers' lawsuit" due to the complaint made by the plaintiff "not plausibly" alleging the Activision Blizzard merger "creates a reasonable pro
  
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• Elden Ring developer appears to be working on a new game alongside Shadow of the Erdtree and Armored Core 6

  21-03-2023 12:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  Elden Ring developer FromSoftware appears to be working on a new game alongside its previously announced projects.For more than a decade now FromSoftware has been putting our reflexes well and truly to the test with the likes of Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and of course, Elden Ring. And there’s plenty more to come as last month the developer revealed that an expansion for Elden Ring, titled Shadow of the Erdtree, is currently in development alongside Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, the long-
  
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• Diablo 4's Barbarian "feels weak" following the beta, but buffs are on the way

  21-03-2023 12:47 via gamesradar.com
  
  Blizzard has confirmed that Diablo 4's Barbarian will get a little love to make them more potent at lower levels.Diablo 4's early access beta has now come and gone, offering players a chance to get their hands on the upcoming loot 'em up. We saw several popular feedback points, though one of the most prevalent is that the Barbarian didn't feel great, especially compared to others like the Sorceress. Speaking to GamesRadar+, game director Joe Shely explains that the Barbarian shines during t
  
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• Zack Snyder's mysterious DC announcement has been revealed

  21-03-2023 12:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  Zack Snyder is hosting a DC-themed convention over a long weekend in April, after posting a cryptic save the date tease from Darkseid himself. Speaking to The Nerd Queens on their YouTube channel, Snyder revealed that his three DCEU movies – Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Zack Snyder's Justice League – will screen at the three day convention, taking place over April 28 to April 30. Following each screening will be a panel, with Snyder teasing potentia
  
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• The Mandalorian actor reveals heartwarming family connection hidden in season 3's latest episode

  21-03-2023 12:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  Omid Abtahi, who plays Doctor Pershing in The Mandalorian and was the focus of season 3’s latest episode, has revealed a wholesome behind-the-scenes story that will make Star Wars fans of all ages a little emotional."My son got to work as an extra on set. After kissing him goodnight that night and turning off the light: Son: Hey daddy? Me: Yeah baby? (beat)Son: Coruscant is real. I’ve been there. Me (teary eyed): Yes you have baby. Best day of my life. Thank you S
  
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• Bayonetta Origins will solve Japan's birth rate crisis, according to its director

  21-03-2023 12:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  Bayonetta lead Hideki Kamiya reckons the latest game in the series can solve Japan's declining birth rates.Japan is in the vice-like grip of rapidly-declining birth rates - so much so that 2022 saw the lowest number of newborns since records began in 1899. Fumio Kishida, Japan's prime minister, has said the country may even be unable to function in the future if the birth rates don't rise to counter the nation's ageing population.But don't worry, Hideki Kamiya has a solution to this problem: Bay
  
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• Only 25% of players have beaten Hogwarts Legacy, and RPG fans are at war over what that means

  21-03-2023 12:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  RPG fans are debating how to measure the enduring success of a game, as Hogwarts Legacy's 'completion' rate and player count have stalled six weeks after release.On Twitter, one user highlighted Hogwarts Legacy's drop in players since its launch in early February, poking fun at a significant drop-off from the game's peak at 880,000 concurrent users to just 75,000 players late last week.There are some significant caveats to that drop; many games see their audiences drop over time, and it's still
  
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• A new version of Space Hulk is being teased by Warhammer

  21-03-2023 11:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  After days of hints, it seems as if Warhammer is teasing the return of Space Hulk - its classic game of Aliens-style combat in the bowels of a derelict starship.Following a Twitter post that featured a xenomorph-esque Tyranid with the helmet of an old-school Space Marine Terminator reflected in its eye, the Warhammer account just posted a reverse of the same image - this time with a Tyranid reflected in the Terminator's lens. Although that could be hinting at reinforcements for both the Space Ma
  
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• Valheim won't come to PlayStation as soon as its Xbox exclusivity ends

  21-03-2023 11:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  Valheim has an Xbox console exclusivity period of six months, but developer Iron Gate doesn't currently have a PlayStation version of the game planned.As reported by Twisted Voxel, an email sent out to Xbox Game Pass subscribers notifies them of Valheim's console launch via the subscription service as of last week. However, the email also reveals via fine print that Xbox has a six-months console exclusivity period for Valheim.This doesn't mean a PlayStation version is automatically in the works,
  
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• One of the new Witcher games appears to have been completely rebooted

  21-03-2023 11:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  It sounds like The Witcher's Sirius project has been rebooted.Yesterday on March 20, CD Projekt made a new regulatory announcement regarding expenses incurred thanks to development of Sirius. In short, the expenses from developing the project have increased, with CD Projekt noting that it will "accordingly burden" the company's next financial results."The aforementioned decision is based on results of evaluation of the scope and commercial potential of the original concept of Project Sirius, and
  
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• Shazam 2 director responds to negative reviews and says he's done with superheroes "for now"

  21-03-2023 11:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  Shazam! Fury of the Gods director David F. Sandberg has reacted to the negative reviews on the DC sequel – and revealed why he’s ready to leave superhero movies behind (for now)."On Rotten Tomatoes I just got my lowest critic score and my highest audience score on the same film. I wasn’t expecting a repeat of the first movie critically but I was still a little surprised because I think it’s a good film. Oh well," Sandberg wrote on Twitter. The Shazam sequel currently sits
  
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• The Diablo 4 beta saw more than a million players reach level 20, obviously for the baby wolf pack

  21-03-2023 01:12 via gamesradar.com
  
  During last week's Diablo 4 early access beta, over a million players managed to reach level 20 and score that stupidly cute baby wolf backpack that's being offered as a beta reward.For the uninitiated, Diablo 4's early access beta has a few rewards for players who reach certain milestones. There's the Initial Casualty title, which you'll get by reaching the town of Kyovashad in the Fractured Peaks area of the map, and the Early Voyager title unlocks at level 20. Way, way more importantly i
  
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• Sea of Thieves started life as spy game

  21-03-2023 00:25 via gamesradar.com
  
  Long before Sea of Thieves let you pal around with Jack Sparrow and customize your own pirate ship, it was being planned as a spy game inspired by the card game Werewolf and built around "verbal communication, social dynamics, player psychology."It's pretty common for games to go through dramatic changes from their conceptual stages to launch, but the idea that would eventually become Sea of Thieves is particularly unrecognizable - so much so that it could be its own distinct game. And, come to
  
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