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• Apple Vision Pro is real, but even VR enthusiasts are balking at a $3,500 snorkel

  05-06-2023 23:18 via gamesradar.com
  
  After lengthy bout of rumors and speculation about Apple's entry into the VR space, the company unveiled the Vision Pro today, a new mixed reality headset with an eye-watering price tag.The company is billing Apple Vision Pro as its "first spatial computer," and will launch early in 2024 with a price that "starts at" $3,499 USD. This is a standalone headset that doesn't require a connection to a separate device. It's powered by the same M2 chip used in many of its other devices. A new chip calle
  
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• Diablo 4 Necromancers, stop what you're doing and find this absurd minion-buffing Unique item

  05-06-2023 23:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  There's a Unique ring somewhere in Diablo 4 that will turn your Necromancer's minions into the scourge of Sanctuary.As flagged by Luxthos on Twitter, the Ring of Mendeln is an Ancestral Unique - an item of the rarest variety - with an absolutely enormous buff for Necromancer minions. On top of 25% cold and shadow resistance, the ring gives a 5.2% lucky hit buff, a 13% minion attack speed boost, and +687 Thorns damage. But even more scary is the 10% chance that it makes minions' attacks explode f
  
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• Nintendo just revealed how old Bowser and Bowser Jr. are and nothing makes sense anymore

  05-06-2023 21:27 via gamesradar.com
  
  Nintendo has sprinkled characters' official ages around in various games before - a trophy in Smash Bros. Melee reveals Mario to be 26, for example - but never Bowser and Bowser Jr. However, both characters' official ages have been ever-so-subtly confirmed for the first time, and the entire Mario canon has been thrown into chaos.As spotted by MarioBrothBlog, Nintendo recently published a video on its official YouTube channel teaching you how to make a Nintendo account. And of course, because eve
  
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• Netflix reveals Idris Elba is in Extraction 2

  05-06-2023 21:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  Netflix has revealed that Idris Elba is in Extraction 2 – and his character might be a villain.The streaming platform released a teaser for the sequel, which features a smiling Elba at the very end. Hemsworth and Elba previously starred together in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Thor movies, with Elba playing the god Heimdall.Extraction 2 sees the return of Tyler Rake (Chris Hemsworth) who, after being presumed dead, is back for another high-octane mission. Golshifteh Farahani and Adam Be
  
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• Disney Plus could remove more shows and movies as part of "strategic change"

  05-06-2023 20:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  Disney Plus could be removing more movies and shows as part of a new plan to cut costs.Per a new SEC filing on May 26, The Walt Disney Company is continuing to review content because of its new "strategic change" and "as a result is removing certain content from its platforms" (H/T IGN). Last month,  Deadline reported that the likes of Willow, The World According to Jeff Goldblum, Y: The Last Man, and more would depart both Hulu and Disney Plus on May 26. Per the SEC filing, Disne
  
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• Diablo 4 players love the endgame, and also hate it, and want it to be harder, but also easier, and the game's not even truly out

  05-06-2023 20:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  Diablo 4's early access period is coming to an end ahead of the game's official June 6 release date, and some players are already dipping their toes, feet, and indeed entire legs into its endgame systems, unsurprisingly sparking debate among hardcore grinders.Diablo veterans will tell you that arguing about endgame is the true endgame, and Diablo 4 players have wasted no time. I've spent a few hours perusing several Diablo 4 communities, doing my best to sift through knee-jerk complaints in the
  
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• My Adventures With Superman new trailer draws on comic book influences

  05-06-2023 20:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  Adult Swim has premiered the first trailer for My Adventures With Superman, an upcoming American anime-style animated series about Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen moving to Metropolis as burgeoning interns at the Daily Planet, with the requisite Superman adventures fueling the show's stories.The trailer shows Clark trying to maintain his secret identity while Jimmy and Lois do their best to track down the real truth about Superman - and getting mixed up in crazy, sci-fi style mishaps alon
  
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• As live service games continue to die young, one niche favorite lives on thanks to the combined efforts of devs and fans

  05-06-2023 19:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  Earlier this year, the developers behind the dodgeball-inspired Knockout City announced that the game would be shutting down - with an important loophole. Now, fans are taking advantage of that loophole in a big way to give the game another chance at life.Knockout City officially shuts down on June 6. However, prior to that date, developer Velan Studios released a free 'Private Server Edition' of the game, opening the door for players to host their own servers and keep the game going effectively
  
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• Blizzard to Diablo 4 early access players: The Ashava mount trophy was exclusive to the beta, stop sending in bug reports

  05-06-2023 19:31 via gamesradar.com
  
  Amid bug reports, Blizzard is reminding Diablo 4 players that it's too late to earn the Ashava mount trophy, which was exclusive to the May beta.In a forum post (via Wowhead), Diablo 4 community lead Adam Fletcher responded to "a few reports" from players saying they're missing an Ashava mount trophy despite having beaten the boss required to earn it. Apparently, some of those reports are coming from players who beat the boss during early access and not during the May server slam, which would me
  
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• The Lion King could become a Star Wars-esque saga, according to Disney

  05-06-2023 18:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Lion King could become its own Star Wars-like franchise, says Sean Bailey, President of Walt Disney Pictures."The Lion King could expand into a big, epic saga, like the Star Wars franchise," Bailey told The New York Times. "There's a lot of room to run if we can find the stories."The 'live-action' remake of the Disney classic hit theaters in 2019, and took in over $1.7 billion at the global box office. Directed by Jon Favreau from a screenplay by Jeff Nathanson, the film follows the plot of
  
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• Is this 2023's weirdest scene? Grease prequel tries to ignore actor departure – with hilariously bad results

  05-06-2023 18:24 via gamesradar.com
  
  Not everything can be fixed in post, but it doesn't hurt to try. Grease prequel Rise of the Pink Ladies recently had to attempt its own CGI DIY to work around a lead actor departing the series – to hilarious results.As first spotted by LittleKuriboh (of Yu-Gi-Oh Abridged fame) on Twitter, it appears that Richie actor Johnathan Nieves left partway through production and was replaced by a body double and what looks like a Photoshopped image of the actor's face.The end of the eighth episode s
  
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• Pokemon tournament cancelled after all four finalists stage a protest using a single, zero-damage move

  05-06-2023 18:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  A Pokemon Scarlet and Violet tournament has been cancelled in South Korea after it emerged that the finalists planned to do battle using only Metronome, a single, zero-damage move.Organizers pulled the plug on the Pokemon Trainers Cup finals after each of the four finalists revealed their teams would be made up of Pokemon that only knew the Metronome move. If you're unaware, Metronome is an unusual and unpredictable ability which, when used, results in a random move from almost all of the series
  
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• Tears of the Kingdom's latest discovery is a glitched build that yeets Link into orbit without using any energy

  05-06-2023 17:11 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players are rediscovering one of gaming’s greatest joys through the myriad building mechanics on offer – absolutely launching a character into orbit. How you build your Link launcher is somewhat down to you, though there are a few rules to follow. As Paradox_Guardian lays out on the Hyrule Engineering subreddit, you’ll want to head to the Gemimik Shrine to steal the motor by fusing it to your shield and moseying on out. Next, head
  
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• Tears of the Kingdom players end up with cursed statues after failing to take this side quest seriously

  05-06-2023 17:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players are learning the hard way that Kilton's side quest is much more literal than you think.As spotted in the Tears of the Kingdom subreddit, some players are accidentally creating cursed pieces of art after not realizing NPCs Kilton and Hudson will stick very closely to their source material. If you didn't know, the 'A Monsterous Collection' side quest sees Link taking photos of certain enemies and items so that the pair have something to base their
  
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• Xbox exec suggests bringing extra underwear for Starfield Direct and we have no idea why

  05-06-2023 17:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  An Xbox exec has offered the most bizarre teaser imaginable for the Starfield Direct.Responding to a Starfield fan keen to see more of Bethesda's new RPG this week, Xbox vice president of marketing Aaron Greenberg recommended packing a new pair of underwear for the showcase. We honestly can't imagine a situation where we'd need a fresh pair of underwear for Xbox's showcase, but it does give rise to a few questions.
  I’d bring an extra pair of underwear in that case. 🤯June 4, 2023See
  
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• Hocus Pocus 3 is officially in the works – and even though we're kind of confused, we're in

  05-06-2023 17:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  Warning! This article contains spoilers for Hocus Pocus 2. If you've yet to see the movie and don't want to know how it ends, turn back now.Hocus Pocus 3 is officially in the works. In a new interview with The New York Times, Sean Bailey, president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production, confirmed another sequel was in development – but given the Sanderson Sisters' fate at the end of the last installment, it can't help but feel a little unexpected.Released in 1993, the
  
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• Sleep-deprived speedrunner 100% completes nine 3D Mario games in single 44-hour marathon

  05-06-2023 16:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  One speedrunner has 100% completed nine 3D Mario games in a single, sleep-deprived, 44-hour marathon.'Multiple Mario games' is a speedrun category dating back several years, featuring specific runs with names like 3D Mario 602, a challenge where you need to collect 120 stars in Super Mario 64, 120 shines in Sunshine, 120 stars in Galaxy, and 242 stars in Galaxy 2. Top runs in this category can take nearly 20 hours, and breaks - even to eat and sleep - are counted as part of your time.Then you've
  
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• Crackcoon is Rocket Raccoon meets Cocaine Bear

  05-06-2023 16:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  Another new wild-animal-on-drugs horror thriller is on the way – because sure, why not?It's not a Cocaine Bear, it's not a Meth Gator, no, this time it's a...Crackcoon. From director Brad Twiggs (Killer Campout, Brutality) and Fuzzy Monkey Films comes the story of an innocent raccoon that stumbles upon some crack.Per the official logline: "When a synthetically-altered street drug is discarded in the woods by a drug dealer during a car chase with police, the fallout proves nothing less than
  
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• Diablo 4 gets its first level 100 hardcore character as Path of Exile pro flies past competition

  05-06-2023 16:24 via gamesradar.com
  
  Diablo 4 has its first level 100 hardcore character: a Barbarian helmed by Path of Exile streamer cArn_, who formed a healthy lead over competition including several major Diablo streamers. cArn has announced his achievement on Twitter, linking to a Twitch clip of the big finale, including the all-important #Diablo4Hardcore tag, and thanking his team for their support. Global Diablo community development director Adam Fletcher has responded to the tweet, seemingly affirming cArn's win. 
  
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• You don't need to play Final Fantasy 7 Remake before Rebirth

  05-06-2023 15:56 via gamesradar.com
  
  If you haven't played Final Fantasy 7 Remake, you can still enjoy Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth just as if you had.Earlier today on June 5, Square Enix published their latest in the "developer comment" miniseries on Twitter, where senior developers answer questions about Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This time it's co-director Motomu Toriyama's turn to answer, and the lead revealed you don't need to have played Final Fantasy 7 Remake before tackling its sequel.
  Final Fantasy VII RebirthDeveloper comment nu
  
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• Diablo 4 player devastated after losing Hardcore character to glitch

  05-06-2023 15:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  A Diablo 4 player's Hardcore run was brought to a very abrupt and equally unfair end because of a glitch.Diablo 4's Hardcore Mode allows players to dial up the intensity as here, coming face-to-face with the grim reaper doesn't result in a handy respawn at your last checkpoint; instead, your character is wiped from the server, and no matter how far you managed to make it, you have to start all over. As death comes fairly easily in Diablo 4, it's a brutal road to travel, and while it's sad to hav
  
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• Third time's the charm? Marvel teases Doc Ock's return as Superior Spider-Man

  05-06-2023 14:41 via gamesradar.com
  
  Superior Spider-Man is returning for a third volume with its original writer, Dan Slott, Marvel revealed in a tweet on Saturday. Precisely how and when is yet to be announced, but this will be the character's third series and the first time Slott has written for him since 2014.Superior Spider-Man first spun out of 2012's Amazing Spider-Man story, Dying Wish. In that, a dying Doc Ock swapped minds with Peter Parker, taking control of his body while Parker was left to die as Otto Octavius. The her
  
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• All hail Diablo 4 patch 1.0.2, the GOAT of day one updates

  05-06-2023 13:49 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Day One Update is a stalwart of pretty much any major release nowadays, and Diablo 4 is no exception. But while other games might let their first patches fade into eventual obscurity, Diablo 4 patch 1.0.2 is still trucking, carrying the entire game through its opening weekend with a veritable bevy of updates.The first update dropped on launch day, making some minor updates to a handful of classes. Since then, however, four more hotfixes have arrived. Some are very small - minor bug fixes or
  
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• Mind-blowing Spider-Man detail hinted at Across the Spider-Verse’s big twist – five years ago

  05-06-2023 13:48 via gamesradar.com
  
  Fans have spotted an incredible detail from Into the Spider-Verse, one that hinted at a big twist involving Miles Morales in Across the Spider-Verse years ahead of time.MAJOR spoilers for the Across the Spider-Verse ending follow. If you haven’t seen the movie yet, look away now.In the final act of Across the Spider-Verse, Miles is taken via the Go-Home Machine to the home world of 'his' DNA. Unfortunately for him – and thanks to the radioactive spider from another universe that bit
  
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• Rumors of a Starfield Xbox controller just won't die and at this point I want it to be real

  05-06-2023 13:41 via gamesradar.com
  
  The rumored Starfield Xbox controller has been popping up nonstop ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct this week - so much so that I'm starting to think it's real. Earlier this year, photos of a suspected Starfield-themed Xbox Series X controller made the rounds on a Chinese social media platform, however, it was largely thought to have been a fake. In May though, prolific leaker billbil-kun shared that not only is the controller real, but that it is supposedly releasing al
  
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• Two Diablo 4 expansions are already in active development

  05-06-2023 13:40 via gamesradar.com
  
  Diablo 4's devs are working on two expansions for the game right now. In a new interview with Kinda Funny Games, Diablo 4 general manager Rod Fergusson detailed everything the dev team at Blizzard has on the go right now. Fergusson revealed developers are hard at work on not just patches and seasons for Diablo 4, but also two brand new expansions for the new game."We have to build things in parallel," Fergusson said. "Right now as I sit here we're about to launch the main game, we're finish
  
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• Zelda: Breath of the Wild blindfolded speedrun showed the best and worst of SGDQ 2023

  05-06-2023 13:26 via gamesradar.com
  
  Summer Games Done Quick has come and gone for another year, capping off a week of speedrunning with a lofty $2,239,204 raised for Doctors Without Borders and Médecins Sans Frontières. One of the standout runs saw a runner tackle The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild blindfolded, though it was also the run where frustrations with the event spilt over. Most Games Done Quick speedruns are slotted into a schedule before the event, though some are put up as donation incentives &n
  
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• Final Fantasy Tactics dev adds fuel to remaster rumour with a very specific response to a fan

  05-06-2023 13:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  A Final Fantasy Tactics developer posted a weird response to a fan query on Twitter, as speculation about a possible remaster continues to swirl.If you're not familiar with the rumblings surrounding the 1997 Square Enix classic, it's been rumored for a remaster for a fair few years now. The rumors seemingly stem from an Nvidia leak back in 2021, where the manufacturer listed unannounced games for release, which it then tried to downplay as pure speculation.Whether the leak was speculation or som
  
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• Brian Cox didn't watch the Succession finale: "I don't cling onto things"

  05-06-2023 13:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  Brian Cox checked out of Succession at the same time as his character. The actor, who played patriarch and media mogul Logan Roy in the hit HBO series, has revealed that he hasn't watched the final episode, which aired last Sunday (May 28)."I’ve never liked watching myself, for a start," Cox told the BBC, explaining why he didn't tune in. "Because of what happened to Logan, I’ve been disinclined to watch." What happened to Logan, of course, is that he died three episodes into th
  
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• Teen behind viral Spider-Verse trailer actually animated the LEGO sections of the movie

  05-06-2023 13:07 via gamesradar.com
  
  Preston Mutanga, the teen behind a viral fan-made trailer for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, actually animated the LEGO sections of the movie. During the superhero sequel's opening weekend, some eagle-eyed viewers spotted the 14 year old's name in the credits, which prompted them to reach out to the youngster for clarification on Twitter."Wait, did you actually animate the Lego world in the movie?" one follower asked, to which Mutanga replied: "(Yes)", alongside a GIF of LEGO Batman saying
  
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• More Warhammer 40K Leviathan sets have been made "than any other Warhammer box, ever"

  05-06-2023 13:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  According to the game's parent company Games Workshop, more Warhammer 40K Leviathan box sets have been produced than any other launch in an effort to combat high demand.As revealed in our interview with Warhammer 40,000 Studio Manager Stu Black, Games Workshop is very aware of the issues fans have when tracking down new releases (mainly that they sell out incredibly fast). As a result, it's producing more of Warhammer 40K Leviathan than it's done for anything else. "We're expecting 'Leviath
  
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• Lego Hogwarts Castle is getting a much cheaper (but smaller) new set

  05-06-2023 12:47 via gamesradar.com
  
  A new Lego Hogwarts Castle set has been announced, and although it won't be replacing the existing kit, it's a lot cheaper than the previous version.Due to arrive in time for the new school term on September 1, Lego Hogwarts Castle and Grounds is a solid $300 less than its predecessor. More specifically, it'll cost $169.99 from the Lego store or £149.99 if you're based in the UK. If you want a point of comparison, the original is sitting at $469.99 / $409.99 right now.While this new set is
  
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• Sekiro-style Phantom Blade 0 will have soulslike elements, but it's "not going full throttle on difficulty"

  05-06-2023 12:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  Phantom Blade 0 will include soulslike elements, but it's "not going full throttle on difficulty".Viewers of Sony's recent PlayStation Showcase were so impressed with the newly unveiled Phantom Blade 0 that for many, it was the 'game of the show'. The reveal trailer showed intense and intricate sword battles, so it's not surprising that it's drawn a lot of attention from Sekiro fans in particular, but is it really a soulslike?That's what S-Game was recently asked on the Phantom Blade 0 Discord c
  
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• Tom Holland reveals his favorite Spider-Man movie – and it’s not one of his own

  05-06-2023 12:31 via gamesradar.com
  
  Spider-Man actor Tom Holland has picked his favorite Spider-Man movie – but it’s not one of his MCU efforts."I think the first Spider-Verse movie is the best Spider-Man movie that’s ever been made," Holland told The Associated Press (via Variety). Holland has appeared as the webhead in three solo movies: Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and Spider-Man: No Way Home.He continued, "I’m so proud of everyone involved. [Sony producer] Amy Pascal is like my mom
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will feature innovations like "stories" and "characters"

  05-06-2023 12:31 via gamesradar.com
  
  Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will feature both "stories" and "characters," it has been revealed.Over the last few days, the official Final Fantasy 7 Twitter account has sprung back into life, revealing several statements from lead developers on the remake sequel. One comment comes from game director Naoki Hamaguchi, who crucially reveals that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will have "stories."
  Final Fantasy VII RebirthDeveloper comment number 2#FF7R pic.twitter.com/WKQkBPWWsJJune 3, 2023See more
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• Bagels are dangerous! Across the Spider-Verse features great Everything Everywhere All At Once Easter egg

  05-06-2023 12:27 via gamesradar.com
  
  There have been a lot of movies tackling the multiverse over the past few years, from Doctor Strange 2 to Everything Everywhere All At Once. But now it seems things are getting even more meta as they’ve started to reference each other. One Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse viewer spotted a great Easter egg which seems to be a clear nod to Oscar-winner EEAAO. Just a warning, though, before we get into it: we’ll be discussing some spoilers from both movies from here on out. 
  
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• All the first-party trailers in the Xbox Games Showcase will feature in-game footage

  05-06-2023 12:24 via gamesradar.com
  
  With the Xbox Games Showcase right around the corner, one Microsoft exec has been revealing some interesting insights about the upcoming event. On June 4, Aaron Greenberg - VP of Xbox Games Marketing at Microsoft - tweeted about the upcoming Xbox event saying: "7 days until our first ever double feature. Roughly two hours of nonstop games, games, games, games, and Starfield!" This led fans to ask Greenberg questions about the showcase, including just how much of the footage we're going to b
  
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• The Flash sequel script has already been written

  05-06-2023 12:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  A sequel to the soon-to-be-released The Flash may not have been announced yet, but Warner Bros. has reportedly been keeping a completed script under wraps. According to Variety, the studio already has a "finished" sequel script from Aquaman screenwriter David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, though they "never announced it". The report says that the script features appearances from Michael Keaton's Batman and Sasha Calle's Supergirl, who star in the original movie alongside Ezra Miller's titular
  
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• Diablo 4 hotfix makes your life in dungeons a lot easier

  05-06-2023 11:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  Diablo 4 isn't even out in full yet, and it's already received another hotfix.According to Diablo 4 global community development director Adam Fletcher, yesterday on June 4 saw a new hotfix for Blizzard's latest game. This hotfix chiefly fixed an issue where elite monster packs were spawning in some dungeons with higher frequency than expected, creating a real gnarly time for some poor adventurers. 
  The team has released another couple hotfixes tonight for #DiabloIV to address some bugs and
  
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