A big part of the Netflix machine is the way in which it functions like a version of that Facebook "Memories" feature for films and TV shows. The service frequently throws up older media to an audience who've had more than enough time to forget about it, resulting in the phenomenon what we now know as a Netflix renaissance. We saw it with forgotten fantasy epic "Warcraft," which took over the Netflix movie charts earlier this year, and we saw it again when Netflix breathed new life into the 2008 Keanu Reeves crime thriller "Street Kings."
Now, it's Denzel Washington's turn. Ahead of his role as rich powerbroker Macrinus in Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II," a previous collaboration between the celebrated actor and esteemed filmmaker is making its way up the Netflix charts. The 2007 crime thriller "American Gangster" saw Washington play real-life criminal Frank Lucas — a heroin kingpin from Harlem...
Now, it's Denzel Washington's turn. Ahead of his role as rich powerbroker Macrinus in Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II," a previous collaboration between the celebrated actor and esteemed filmmaker is making its way up the Netflix charts. The 2007 crime thriller "American Gangster" saw Washington play real-life criminal Frank Lucas — a heroin kingpin from Harlem...
- 9/19/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Overwatch 2 has been one of the most popular free-to-play first-person shooter games for many years now. The series was kicked off with the 2016 hero shooter, Overwatch, but in 2022, the game was replaced with Overwatch 2. It has been confirmed that the game is coming to Xbox Game Pass tomorrow, 17th September.
Xbox Game Pass users will get exlcusive skins in Overwatch 2 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
This is not surprising as Overwatch 2 is one of Blizzard Entertainment’s most prized possessions. Since Microsoft has now acquired the studio, it makes sense why the game has been added to the game pass. The game is free-to-play for everyone, however, players who have the Xbox Game Pass will get some benefits.
Overwatch 2 Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Blizzard Entertainment has announced on their official website that their free-to-play first-person shooter game, Overwatch 2, is coming to Xbox Game Pass on 17th September 2024.
In October...
Xbox Game Pass users will get exlcusive skins in Overwatch 2 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
This is not surprising as Overwatch 2 is one of Blizzard Entertainment’s most prized possessions. Since Microsoft has now acquired the studio, it makes sense why the game has been added to the game pass. The game is free-to-play for everyone, however, players who have the Xbox Game Pass will get some benefits.
Overwatch 2 Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Blizzard Entertainment has announced on their official website that their free-to-play first-person shooter game, Overwatch 2, is coming to Xbox Game Pass on 17th September 2024.
In October...
- 9/17/2024
- by Farhan Asif
- FandomWire
For Mats Steen, a Norwegian gamer who suffered from a degenerative disease called Duchenne muscular dystrophy, his time spent playing online multiplayer game World of Warcraft gave him a powerful way to connect with a community of like-minded people. During his relatively brief time on earth, he spent tens of thousands of hours immersing himself in a world where his physical limitations had nearly no effect on his gameplay. When Steen died in 2014 at the age of 25, his family assumed that his disease had kept him increasingly isolated — but in reality, he’d been an integral and beloved part of a digital community who reached out to his family to share in their mourning. Unbeknownst to his relatives, Steen was able to form deep friendships across vast distances, because of his passion and pastime.
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, a documentary by filmmaker Benjamin Ree, takes a posthumous...
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, a documentary by filmmaker Benjamin Ree, takes a posthumous...
- 9/16/2024
- by Roxanne Fequiere
- Tudum - Netflix
"It was just a virtual kiss, but boy I could almost feel it." Netflix has revealed the first official trailer for an acclaimed documentary film titled The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, formerly known as just Ibelin (the name of his game character) at its debut earlier this year. The film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival in January, where it won the Directing Award and Audience Award in its doc category. Mats Steen, a Norwegian gamer, died of a degenerative muscular disease at the young age of 25. His parents mourned what they thought had been a very lonely & isolated life, when they started receiving messages from online friends around the world. It turns out he was a devoted gamer, and had built a charismatic profile in World of Warcraft (WoW) as the character called "Ibelin" and was known by many. The film takes place partially in World of Warcraft, while...
- 9/16/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
We may be a good half-a-year away from the Oscars, but buzz around inspiring documentary “The Remarkable Life of Ibelin” has been rising steadily since its premiere at Sundance back in January.
The documentary, which was later acquired by Netflix, won the Audience Award and the Directing Award in the World Cinema Documentary category at the festival.
“The Remarkable Life of Ibelin” (originally known as just “Ibelin”) tells the true story of quadriplegic gamer Mats Steen, who died from a degenerative disorder at age 25. The grieving process of Steen’s parents is paired with a dynamic integration of Steen’s personal blog, text messages between friends in the gaming community, and archives of his “World of Warcraft” campaigns to share a life that had been hidden away in the virtual world. Benjamin Ree “The Painter and the Thief” director Benjamin Ree helms the film.
Using the buff, Hemsworth-like avatar of Ibelin Redwood,...
The documentary, which was later acquired by Netflix, won the Audience Award and the Directing Award in the World Cinema Documentary category at the festival.
“The Remarkable Life of Ibelin” (originally known as just “Ibelin”) tells the true story of quadriplegic gamer Mats Steen, who died from a degenerative disorder at age 25. The grieving process of Steen’s parents is paired with a dynamic integration of Steen’s personal blog, text messages between friends in the gaming community, and archives of his “World of Warcraft” campaigns to share a life that had been hidden away in the virtual world. Benjamin Ree “The Painter and the Thief” director Benjamin Ree helms the film.
Using the buff, Hemsworth-like avatar of Ibelin Redwood,...
- 9/16/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
The recent release of Black Myth: Wukong shocked the gaming industry with its well-crafted narrative, immersive landscape, and intricate yet engaging gameplay. The game is based on the book Journey to the West, which showcases the rich and amazing Chinese mythology. Players will face various monsters and bosses to progress in the main narrative and reach the ending.
However, to achieve the true and meaningful ending of the game, players need to navigate through the various chapters very carefully to collect and complete all the required items and side quests.
Without proper knowledge of how to reach the real ending, players will feel that the story concludes abruptly, without giving proper information about the main protagonist. To help reach the real ending, this guide will show all the pre-requisites required and how to complete them.
How to Unlock the Real Ending of Black Myth: Wukong Players need to unlock the...
However, to achieve the true and meaningful ending of the game, players need to navigate through the various chapters very carefully to collect and complete all the required items and side quests.
Without proper knowledge of how to reach the real ending, players will feel that the story concludes abruptly, without giving proper information about the main protagonist. To help reach the real ending, this guide will show all the pre-requisites required and how to complete them.
How to Unlock the Real Ending of Black Myth: Wukong Players need to unlock the...
- 9/11/2024
- by Shubham Chaurasia
- FandomWire
Like many other films based on video games, Warcraft ended up being a bit of a disappoint to gaming fans. Furthermore, if you were to watch the movie without knowing anything about the series, you’d have a terrible time trying to make heads or tails of the motivations for the many races in Azeroth. Of […]
Travis Fimmel’s Warcraft 2 Movie Still Has A Fighting Chance Written by Tito Pernalete for Fortress of Solitude...
Travis Fimmel’s Warcraft 2 Movie Still Has A Fighting Chance Written by Tito Pernalete for Fortress of Solitude...
- 9/11/2024
- by Tito Pernalete
- Fortress of Solitude - Movie News
Star Wars Outlaws has just been released for various gaming consoles and the reception could have been better. The gaming community had high hopes for this ambitious and original Star Wars adventure; however, Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment had their fair share of flaws and shortcomings. Not everyone was interested in taking on the role of a scoundrel and preferred to be a wielder of the Force like a Sith Lord and one other game gave them that satisfaction.
The latest Star Wars adventure could have been better. Image Credit: Massive Entertainment
The modding community is hard at work tinkering with Game Science’s latest project and did not waste any time to leave a stamp of their own. Darth Maul fans can now play as the Sith Lord while vanquishing omnipotent and overpowered enemies in Black Myth Wukong.
The Gaming Community Found a Better Star Wars Game Than Star Wars...
The latest Star Wars adventure could have been better. Image Credit: Massive Entertainment
The modding community is hard at work tinkering with Game Science’s latest project and did not waste any time to leave a stamp of their own. Darth Maul fans can now play as the Sith Lord while vanquishing omnipotent and overpowered enemies in Black Myth Wukong.
The Gaming Community Found a Better Star Wars Game Than Star Wars...
- 9/10/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Black Myth: Wukong‘s release sent shockwaves through the gaming industry. The game offered players beautiful visuals, a deep narrative, and engaging combat that captured the heart of every gamer and critic. In an era that is heavily dominated by live-service games, it came as a beacon of hope for those who wanted to play a high-quality, single-player experience without in-game purchases.
Black Myth: Wukong shocked the world with its immersive narrative and beautiful world. | Image Credit: Game Science
For many, Black Myth: Wukong signaled a return to the true essence of gaming, where the main focus was to deliver a complete and immersive experience. However, it also highlighted one of the recurring issues of open-world games: the invisible wall. This limitation not only casts a small shadow over the game’s impressive achievement but also restricts the game’s grandeur, reminding everyone of the limitations of the genre.
Black...
Black Myth: Wukong shocked the world with its immersive narrative and beautiful world. | Image Credit: Game Science
For many, Black Myth: Wukong signaled a return to the true essence of gaming, where the main focus was to deliver a complete and immersive experience. However, it also highlighted one of the recurring issues of open-world games: the invisible wall. This limitation not only casts a small shadow over the game’s impressive achievement but also restricts the game’s grandeur, reminding everyone of the limitations of the genre.
Black...
- 9/9/2024
- by Shubham Chaurasia
- FandomWire
When Black Myth: Wukong was first announced, it was one of the most ambitious projects, challenging both the gaming community’s expectations with its meticulous attention to detail and the Chinese developers’ capabilities. This action RPG aimed to blend the rich history of Chinese mythology with cutting-edge technology.
The game captured everyone’s heart with its immersive narrative and gameplay. | Image Credit: Game Science
The game achieved major success upon its 2024 release, breaking many records. However, the journey to this huge success was filled with many significant challenges, testing Game Science and Feng Ji at every part of the journey. Despite these major hurdles, their dedication paid off, showing that hard work always pays off.
Black Myth: Wukong Overcoming Talent Acquisition Challenges The developers faced significant challenges in finding the right talent to work on Unreal Engine. | Image Credit: Game Science
Game Science’s Feng Ji, the visionary behind the Black Myth: Wukong,...
The game captured everyone’s heart with its immersive narrative and gameplay. | Image Credit: Game Science
The game achieved major success upon its 2024 release, breaking many records. However, the journey to this huge success was filled with many significant challenges, testing Game Science and Feng Ji at every part of the journey. Despite these major hurdles, their dedication paid off, showing that hard work always pays off.
Black Myth: Wukong Overcoming Talent Acquisition Challenges The developers faced significant challenges in finding the right talent to work on Unreal Engine. | Image Credit: Game Science
Game Science’s Feng Ji, the visionary behind the Black Myth: Wukong,...
- 9/9/2024
- by Shubham Chaurasia
- FandomWire
Black Myth Wukong has been released for the past few weeks and lived up to the hype and expectations of the gaming community. The game was developed by a group of independent developers from Game Science, and it was fitting for a Chinese gaming studio to bring forth an original tale about their respective mythology and showcase the different deities and their culture. Feng Ji founded the studio nearly a decade ago and his story of building a company from the ground up is an unusual tale of circumstance and luck.
This game was fueled by passion and commitment. Image Credit: Game Science
Feng Ji was no different from gamers today, and his addiction to the World of Warcraft set him off on a journey. Ji’s love for video games allowed him to make a name for himself in the gaming industry and the rest was history.
Black Myth...
This game was fueled by passion and commitment. Image Credit: Game Science
Feng Ji was no different from gamers today, and his addiction to the World of Warcraft set him off on a journey. Ji’s love for video games allowed him to make a name for himself in the gaming industry and the rest was history.
Black Myth...
- 9/9/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Blizzard Entertainment is reportedly working on a new Aaa first-person shooter (Fps) with role-playing game (RPG) elements. The studio has been an icon in the industry and made blockbuster franchises such as Diablo, World of Warcraft, and Overwatch.
According to various online sources, the project was hinted at by an executive, who briefly listed the unannounced title on his LinkedIn profile. The studio has historically been known to innovate. And while its recent titles have had hiccups, this project could signal an exciting new chapter for the company.
What Kind Of Fps Could Blizzard Make? Could the studio be cooking up its next hit? | Microsoft
Blizzard has been at the forefront of the gaming industry for decades, delivering classics like Diablo, World of Warcraft, and Overwatch. But the studio has faced some issues. In 2023, following its acquisition by Microsoft, the studio laid off 1,900 employees and canceled several in-development projects.
Unannounced...
According to various online sources, the project was hinted at by an executive, who briefly listed the unannounced title on his LinkedIn profile. The studio has historically been known to innovate. And while its recent titles have had hiccups, this project could signal an exciting new chapter for the company.
What Kind Of Fps Could Blizzard Make? Could the studio be cooking up its next hit? | Microsoft
Blizzard has been at the forefront of the gaming industry for decades, delivering classics like Diablo, World of Warcraft, and Overwatch. But the studio has faced some issues. In 2023, following its acquisition by Microsoft, the studio laid off 1,900 employees and canceled several in-development projects.
Unannounced...
- 9/1/2024
- by Daniel Royte
- FandomWire
Acquired in October 2023 by Microsoft after a long legal battle that lasted over a year, Blizzard has an incredible history when it comes to building game franchises and series that leave a mark in the industry.
While it’s possibly best known for the Diablo series, which debuted back in 1997 and had its most recent release in 2023 with Diablo 4, the studio has brought us some popular strategy series like Warcraft and Fps shooters like Overwatch. However, it seems like the studio is preparing for the next chapter in its journey, as it appears to be working on a brand-new IP!
Blizzard Posting Hints Brand-New RPG First Person Shooter Game
Even though Blizzard has given us some memorable franchises, the last couple of years haven’t proven to be the best for the studio. At the start of the year, the company laid off around 1,900 employees and canceled the development of several games.
While it’s possibly best known for the Diablo series, which debuted back in 1997 and had its most recent release in 2023 with Diablo 4, the studio has brought us some popular strategy series like Warcraft and Fps shooters like Overwatch. However, it seems like the studio is preparing for the next chapter in its journey, as it appears to be working on a brand-new IP!
Blizzard Posting Hints Brand-New RPG First Person Shooter Game
Even though Blizzard has given us some memorable franchises, the last couple of years haven’t proven to be the best for the studio. At the start of the year, the company laid off around 1,900 employees and canceled the development of several games.
- 8/31/2024
- by Dhruv Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Greetings travelers! Word has spread far of a distant land and the mysteries it holds within. I speak, of course, of Khaz Algar, the subterranean realm unveiled in Blizzard’s latest World of Warcraft epic, The War Within. As the first chapter in an ambitious new saga, this expansion casts players deep below the surface in search of answers to long-held secrets.
Launched in late 2023 after years of anticipation, The War Within transported avid adventurers from the ethereal dragon isles of the prior outing down into the earth’s depths. There, Blizzard’s development veterans crafted a sprawling underworld dotted with haunting ruins and enchanting vistas at every turn. Early reactions made clear players felt right at home exploring these subterranean passages, battling both familiar foes and strange new threats alike.
Key characters take center stage once more to guide newcomers and veterans through unfolding mysteries. Alliance king Anduin Wrynn leads the charge,...
Launched in late 2023 after years of anticipation, The War Within transported avid adventurers from the ethereal dragon isles of the prior outing down into the earth’s depths. There, Blizzard’s development veterans crafted a sprawling underworld dotted with haunting ruins and enchanting vistas at every turn. Early reactions made clear players felt right at home exploring these subterranean passages, battling both familiar foes and strange new threats alike.
Key characters take center stage once more to guide newcomers and veterans through unfolding mysteries. Alliance king Anduin Wrynn leads the charge,...
- 8/29/2024
- by Mahan Zahiri
- Gazettely
Prime Video has released the official trailer and key art for the third season of the hit adult animated fantasy-adventure series The Legend of Vox Machina, which is produced by Critical Role and Titmouse.
The action-packed trailer shows the group traveling to hell and back – literally – to save Exandria from Thordak and his army. In addition, a track from Awolnation’s newest album, The Phantom Five, titled “Bang Your Head,” is featured in the trailer.
Everything is at stake in the highly anticipated third season of the series, premiering on October 3. The Chroma Conclave’s path of destruction spreads like wildfire while the Cinder King hunts down Vox Machina.
Our lovable band of misfits must rise above inner (and outer) demons to try and save their loved ones, Tal’Dorei, and all of Exandria.
The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3 will consist of 12 episodes, with three episodes premiering every week...
The action-packed trailer shows the group traveling to hell and back – literally – to save Exandria from Thordak and his army. In addition, a track from Awolnation’s newest album, The Phantom Five, titled “Bang Your Head,” is featured in the trailer.
Everything is at stake in the highly anticipated third season of the series, premiering on October 3. The Chroma Conclave’s path of destruction spreads like wildfire while the Cinder King hunts down Vox Machina.
Our lovable band of misfits must rise above inner (and outer) demons to try and save their loved ones, Tal’Dorei, and all of Exandria.
The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3 will consist of 12 episodes, with three episodes premiering every week...
- 8/28/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
It has been a rough few years at the box office, to put it as mildly as one can. The pandemic completely upended the movie business as we know it, with theaters around the world shutting down entirely for months on end. Even after they reopened, the recovery has been much slower than expected. It certainly didn't help that last year's SAG and WGA strikes hugely impacted this year's output from Hollywood as well. It's been one thing after another. Amidst all of this, American studios have had to contend with one big, financially consequential truth: China can no longer be depended on to help goose ticket sales for blockbuster films.
For over a decade before the pandemic hit in 2020, Hollywood studios had been catering to Chinese audiences, even going so far as to self-censor films to help ensure that they could play in the country. At times, that paid off handsomely.
For over a decade before the pandemic hit in 2020, Hollywood studios had been catering to Chinese audiences, even going so far as to self-censor films to help ensure that they could play in the country. At times, that paid off handsomely.
- 8/28/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Over the years, the popular genre of strategy games has evolved and pushed to new limits, with many flocking to popular titles such as Civilization and the Age of Empires to lose themselves in the challenges these games bring.
There’s no doubt that strategy games bring us a cerebral experience, demanding our focus and critical thinking that’s way beyond your average Fps game. Despite the primary focus of war in most of such games, many modern takes bring a lot of variety to the table, including city management strategies and factory planning.
In this article, we’re going to take a look at the top 5 most challenging strategy games that will keep gamers glued to their chairs for hours.
5. Civilization The Civilization franchise is a perfect blend of strategy, history, and diplomacy. (Image via Sid Meier)
There’s no doubt that Sid Meier’s Civilization franchise is likely...
There’s no doubt that strategy games bring us a cerebral experience, demanding our focus and critical thinking that’s way beyond your average Fps game. Despite the primary focus of war in most of such games, many modern takes bring a lot of variety to the table, including city management strategies and factory planning.
In this article, we’re going to take a look at the top 5 most challenging strategy games that will keep gamers glued to their chairs for hours.
5. Civilization The Civilization franchise is a perfect blend of strategy, history, and diplomacy. (Image via Sid Meier)
There’s no doubt that Sid Meier’s Civilization franchise is likely...
- 8/27/2024
- by Dhruv Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
The acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Xbox is becoming increasingly noticeable. Now, a full year after the completion of this purchase, Microsoft is redoubling its efforts to market the company’s owned franchises and IPs.
That is why now in the Microsoft Store, you can see advertisements for, for example, World of Warcraft, something that many fans still can’t fully assimilate. This store doesn’t sell the game, but it recommends downloading it from Battle.net. The integration is now more visible than ever.
The New Expansion for World of Warcraft Has Just Launched and Is Receiving Widespread Advertising
Despite being almost 20 years old, Activision Blizzard continues to strongly invest in releasing content for World of Warcraft. That is why the company is preparing to launch the new expansion called The War Within.
On August 27, the game will welcome this new content, which, as with any expansion, will require...
That is why now in the Microsoft Store, you can see advertisements for, for example, World of Warcraft, something that many fans still can’t fully assimilate. This store doesn’t sell the game, but it recommends downloading it from Battle.net. The integration is now more visible than ever.
The New Expansion for World of Warcraft Has Just Launched and Is Receiving Widespread Advertising
Despite being almost 20 years old, Activision Blizzard continues to strongly invest in releasing content for World of Warcraft. That is why the company is preparing to launch the new expansion called The War Within.
On August 27, the game will welcome this new content, which, as with any expansion, will require...
- 8/25/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
What are video games but a miserable pile of secrets? It’s always expected for developers to throw some extra unlockables in their games, whether they are extra lives, unlimited ammo, stage select, extra characters, or whatever. A lot of times these come out within a couple of months or even days. Magazine sections were dedicated to these babies and there was a whole genre of unofficial guides for this type of thing back in the day.
Still, some developers have hidden their secrets so well that it takes forever for people to discover them. That’s what this list is about. The one ground rule here is that I’m going to try and discuss secrets that are genuinely entertaining to the player. None of this stuff where you can find a hidden picture of a developer’s nephew’s birthday party. Believe me, there are so many of those out there.
Still, some developers have hidden their secrets so well that it takes forever for people to discover them. That’s what this list is about. The one ground rule here is that I’m going to try and discuss secrets that are genuinely entertaining to the player. None of this stuff where you can find a hidden picture of a developer’s nephew’s birthday party. Believe me, there are so many of those out there.
- 8/24/2024
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
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The video game World of Warcraft has been going strong since its launch in 2004. For 20 years, the massively multiplayer online role-playing game has thrilled and excited gamers with new campaigns, stories, and characters that deepen the lore of Azeroth.
For its tenth expansion, World of Warcraft is kicking off The War Within — which starts at $49.99 for the base edition and drops on Monday, Aug. 26 — the first entry in...
The video game World of Warcraft has been going strong since its launch in 2004. For 20 years, the massively multiplayer online role-playing game has thrilled and excited gamers with new campaigns, stories, and characters that deepen the lore of Azeroth.
For its tenth expansion, World of Warcraft is kicking off The War Within — which starts at $49.99 for the base edition and drops on Monday, Aug. 26 — the first entry in...
- 8/23/2024
- by Rudie Obias
- Rollingstone.com
Monica Austin has been appointed the new chief marketing officer at gaming publisher Blizzard Entertainment.
In the role, Austin oversees the marketing teams for all titles at Blizzard, including the popular franchises Warcraft, Diablo and Overwatch. Blizzard Entertainment is a subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft in October 2023.
Before joining Blizzard in June 2024, Austin was the chief marketing officer at Linktree, which offers link-in-bio tools. Austin was previously the global head of marketing and communications at Calm. She also led the global content expansion go-to-market strategy at Netflix for titles including Stranger Things, 13 Reasons Why and Orange Is the New Black and worked at Meta during the launches of Instagram Stories and the Oculus Rift. She has been recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Ad Age 40 Under 40 and as a Business Insider CMO to Watch.
“Though it has only been a short time since beginning my...
In the role, Austin oversees the marketing teams for all titles at Blizzard, including the popular franchises Warcraft, Diablo and Overwatch. Blizzard Entertainment is a subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft in October 2023.
Before joining Blizzard in June 2024, Austin was the chief marketing officer at Linktree, which offers link-in-bio tools. Austin was previously the global head of marketing and communications at Calm. She also led the global content expansion go-to-market strategy at Netflix for titles including Stranger Things, 13 Reasons Why and Orange Is the New Black and worked at Meta during the launches of Instagram Stories and the Oculus Rift. She has been recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Ad Age 40 Under 40 and as a Business Insider CMO to Watch.
“Though it has only been a short time since beginning my...
- 8/22/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Opening Night Live show for Gamescom 2024 is over and there were some big and small announcements. Most of the show went as expected with some surprise showings from some new titles.
The show was a continuous rundown of new trailers, teasers, and reveals for new games and updates for existing ones. And if you missed anything, we’ve got you covered with this overview of every announcement in the Opening Night Live show for Gamescom 2024.
Borderlands 4
Borderlands 4 is real and it is coming. The game got a massive reveal at Gamescom 2024 and a trailer showing got a grand reveal with a dramatic teaser trailer. It’s coming out in 2025 so expect more in the coming months.
Dying Light: The Beast
After a recent teaser for it, we got a first look at Dying Light: The Beast at the Gamescom 2024 Onl show. The trailer featured gameplay, with parkour and zombie combat.
The show was a continuous rundown of new trailers, teasers, and reveals for new games and updates for existing ones. And if you missed anything, we’ve got you covered with this overview of every announcement in the Opening Night Live show for Gamescom 2024.
Borderlands 4
Borderlands 4 is real and it is coming. The game got a massive reveal at Gamescom 2024 and a trailer showing got a grand reveal with a dramatic teaser trailer. It’s coming out in 2025 so expect more in the coming months.
Dying Light: The Beast
After a recent teaser for it, we got a first look at Dying Light: The Beast at the Gamescom 2024 Onl show. The trailer featured gameplay, with parkour and zombie combat.
- 8/21/2024
- by Daniel Royte
- FandomWire
The anticipation for World of Warcraft’s upcoming expansion, The War Within, has been building up for months ever since its reveal earlier this year. As fans dissect every detail released by Blizzard, some recent comments by the game’s director, Ion Hazzikostas, have stirred quite a bit of discussion among the community.
His remarks on “wild theories” in particular have caught the attention of many lore enthusiasts, but not in the way they might have hoped. There were also a few more revelations in the interview that haven’t sat well with some fans.
The Theories Surrounding World of Warcraft’s Upcoming Expansion
During the interview, Hazzikostas addressed the growing number of wild theories going around among World of Warcraft fans. While acknowledging the creativity behind these theories, he hinted that not all of them would necessarily align with the direction Blizzard has planned for The War Within.
Replying...
His remarks on “wild theories” in particular have caught the attention of many lore enthusiasts, but not in the way they might have hoped. There were also a few more revelations in the interview that haven’t sat well with some fans.
The Theories Surrounding World of Warcraft’s Upcoming Expansion
During the interview, Hazzikostas addressed the growing number of wild theories going around among World of Warcraft fans. While acknowledging the creativity behind these theories, he hinted that not all of them would necessarily align with the direction Blizzard has planned for The War Within.
Replying...
- 8/19/2024
- by Suhaib Adeel
- FandomWire
With World of Warcraft‘s tenth expansion, The War Within, set to release in just one week, fans are eagerly anticipating what this opening chapter of the Worldsoul Saga will bring. As the hype reaches a fever pitch, game director, Ion Hazzikostas, has taken a moment to address some of the burning questions surrounding the expansion.
In a recent interview, Hazzikostas shed some light on the team’s approach to The War Within, and it’s clear that they’re not in the business of making empty promises.
A Measured Approach to Expansion Pacing
One of the biggest questions on players’ minds is how The War Within will compare to previous World of Warcraft expansions like Dragonflight in terms of pacing and content. While Hazzikostas couldn’t give a definitive answer in said interview, he did emphasize the team’s commitment to delivering a satisfying experience:
I can’t say definitively,...
In a recent interview, Hazzikostas shed some light on the team’s approach to The War Within, and it’s clear that they’re not in the business of making empty promises.
A Measured Approach to Expansion Pacing
One of the biggest questions on players’ minds is how The War Within will compare to previous World of Warcraft expansions like Dragonflight in terms of pacing and content. While Hazzikostas couldn’t give a definitive answer in said interview, he did emphasize the team’s commitment to delivering a satisfying experience:
I can’t say definitively,...
- 8/19/2024
- by Soumyajit Mukherjee
- FandomWire
When Blizzard announced The War Within expansion for the iconic Mmorpg World of Warcraft, fans were blindsided by a bombshell that wasn’t related to all the new content they’d be experiencing.
The company revealed it would be offering early access to the Dlc for an additional $40, on top of the regular cost. It’s been months since that announcement, but the shock remains. As the expansion’s release date approaches, Blizzard is finally sharing its reasoning behind this decision. Is there any chance it’s reconsidering this controversial move?
World of Warcraft: The War Within Will Continue With Early Access Charge
In a recent interview with IGN, game director Ion Hazzikostas made it clear that Blizzard has no plans to reverse course.
Despite the backlash, it’s going to make hardcore players pay what looks like ‘tax‘ to get into the new content 72 hours earlier than everyone else.
The company revealed it would be offering early access to the Dlc for an additional $40, on top of the regular cost. It’s been months since that announcement, but the shock remains. As the expansion’s release date approaches, Blizzard is finally sharing its reasoning behind this decision. Is there any chance it’s reconsidering this controversial move?
World of Warcraft: The War Within Will Continue With Early Access Charge
In a recent interview with IGN, game director Ion Hazzikostas made it clear that Blizzard has no plans to reverse course.
Despite the backlash, it’s going to make hardcore players pay what looks like ‘tax‘ to get into the new content 72 hours earlier than everyone else.
- 8/19/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
The world is currently being dominated by the presence of a goofy-looking eccentric horse that was seen first in the trailer of Andre Garfield and Florence Pugh’s latest rom-com film, We Live in Time.
The horse has since been seen in countless places, including some of the games as well. Its appeal is directly proportional to the rising influence of video games on films.
The Goofy Horse From Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield’s Film Seems To Be Everywhere
The rise of the horse began after A24 released a promotional post, and the trick worked after the movie’s trailer did not go well. The post is a still from the carnival scene of the film, which features Andrew Garfield, Florence Pugh, and the horse.
Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield in John Crowley’s ‘We Live In Time’.
The horse has since been seen in countless places, including some of the games as well. Its appeal is directly proportional to the rising influence of video games on films.
The Goofy Horse From Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield’s Film Seems To Be Everywhere
The rise of the horse began after A24 released a promotional post, and the trick worked after the movie’s trailer did not go well. The post is a still from the carnival scene of the film, which features Andrew Garfield, Florence Pugh, and the horse.
Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield in John Crowley’s ‘We Live In Time’.
- 8/19/2024
- by Anupam Lamba
- FandomWire
The reveal of The War Within, the upcoming expansion for World of Warcraft, has created a mix of excitement and concern within the player community. This new expansion is set to kick off the much-anticipated Worldsoul Saga which is inspired by the MCU’s epic storytelling
Players have been eagerly waiting for more details. But they haven’t reacted well to some of the revelations and updates in this expansion, and for good reason.
The War Within’s Game Director Shares More
During a recent interview with game director Ion Hazzikostas, some aspects of the reveal led to mixed reactions from fans, particularly around the Mythic+ rewards. He shared:
That’s fair, and it’s not something we’re 100% locked into, that could change down the line.
Hazzikostas acknowledged the concerns and emphasized that the design decisions are not yet set in stone, leaving room for potential changes down the line,...
Players have been eagerly waiting for more details. But they haven’t reacted well to some of the revelations and updates in this expansion, and for good reason.
The War Within’s Game Director Shares More
During a recent interview with game director Ion Hazzikostas, some aspects of the reveal led to mixed reactions from fans, particularly around the Mythic+ rewards. He shared:
That’s fair, and it’s not something we’re 100% locked into, that could change down the line.
Hazzikostas acknowledged the concerns and emphasized that the design decisions are not yet set in stone, leaving room for potential changes down the line,...
- 8/19/2024
- by Suhaib Adeel
- FandomWire
With World of Warcraft‘s new expansion called The War Within releasing on August 26, it has created quite an excitement and joy among the players who were looking to the expansion’s release. With the release so close, players are anticipating and speculating about new features that promise to revolutionize gameplay.
Within the community, there is a lot of discussion about how the reworked Hero Talents would influence the class dynamics. However, an interview with director, Ion Hazzikostas, suggests that these talents might not be the game-changers many players hoped for.
World of Warcraft Brings a New Approach to Hero Talents with The War Within
The concept of Hero Talents is not new in the realm of game design, but it looks like World of Warcraft is trying to take this one step higher with its upcoming expansion, which has drawn considerable attention across the community. In an interview, game director,...
Within the community, there is a lot of discussion about how the reworked Hero Talents would influence the class dynamics. However, an interview with director, Ion Hazzikostas, suggests that these talents might not be the game-changers many players hoped for.
World of Warcraft Brings a New Approach to Hero Talents with The War Within
The concept of Hero Talents is not new in the realm of game design, but it looks like World of Warcraft is trying to take this one step higher with its upcoming expansion, which has drawn considerable attention across the community. In an interview, game director,...
- 8/18/2024
- by Shubham Chaurasia
- FandomWire
When Kevin Hart started out, he made himself the butt of most of the jokes in his self-deprecating standup routines. Now, he fancies himself as a Hip Hop mogul type, launching businesses left and right and producing a steady stream of TV shows and films. Unfortunately, this flurry of output in recent years hasn't all been that great. Earlier this year, Hart starred in "Lift," which topped the Netflix charts despite being yet another generic streaming flick quickly buried by the tide of "content" spewing forth in the streaming age. Prior to that, Hart tried to bring an air of prestige to his streaming exploits by convincing Wesley Snipes to play his brother in Netflix limited series "True Story." Sadly for the comedian, Snipes proved to be the best thing about the show.
But none of this has deterred Hart. He's hosting Peacock chat shows, playing vault hunters in the...
But none of this has deterred Hart. He's hosting Peacock chat shows, playing vault hunters in the...
- 8/17/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Henry Cavill was last seen as a Wolverine variant in Deadpool & Wolverine, one of the plethora of surprising cameos that made its way to the movie. One of the most notable faces of Hollywood, Cavill has had a stellar career in the industry, with roles on multiple major franchises and one-hits.
Henry Cavill as Geralt in The Witcher | Credit: Netflix
However, of late, things have not gone as planned. Playing starring roles in the likes of The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare and Argylle, Cavill has not managed the kind of success he has generally been associated with, which has also seemingly put his ambitious Warhammer 40,000 adaptation in constant flux.
However, the potential success of the upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 may yet have a positive impact. It might as well save Cavill’s plans still, even if things might still depend on a range of external factors.
Henry...
Henry Cavill as Geralt in The Witcher | Credit: Netflix
However, of late, things have not gone as planned. Playing starring roles in the likes of The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare and Argylle, Cavill has not managed the kind of success he has generally been associated with, which has also seemingly put his ambitious Warhammer 40,000 adaptation in constant flux.
However, the potential success of the upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 may yet have a positive impact. It might as well save Cavill’s plans still, even if things might still depend on a range of external factors.
Henry...
- 8/16/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Nominations voting is from January 8-12, 2025, with official Oscar nominations announced January 17, 2025. Final voting is February 11-18, 2025. And finally, the 97th Oscars telecast will be broadcast on Sunday, March 2 and air live on ABC at 7:00 p.m. Et/ 4:00 p.m. Pt. We update our picks through awards season, so keep checking IndieWire for all our 2025 Oscar predictions.
The State of the Race
Things have been undeniably bleak for a while in the documentary space, but at the moment, it does feel like the genre is on an upswing. Given how the Sundance Film Festival has long been the primary launchpad for Best Documentary Feature Oscar contenders it was reassuring to see so many of the documentaries that screened there be so well-received by audiences and secure distribution along the way.
In addition to winning the Audience Award for the U.S. Documentary section, “Daughters” won overall Festival Favorite at Sundance this year.
The State of the Race
Things have been undeniably bleak for a while in the documentary space, but at the moment, it does feel like the genre is on an upswing. Given how the Sundance Film Festival has long been the primary launchpad for Best Documentary Feature Oscar contenders it was reassuring to see so many of the documentaries that screened there be so well-received by audiences and secure distribution along the way.
In addition to winning the Audience Award for the U.S. Documentary section, “Daughters” won overall Festival Favorite at Sundance this year.
- 8/9/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
"Survive or die!" Yes that is usually what happens in a war. Lionsgate has revealed an official trailer for a fantasy action thriller film called Warchief, made by actor / filmmaker Stuart Brennan. Every film that he has made previously is a fantasy action thriller with nothing but low scores. This one is basically a Warcraft knockoff, even the title is winking at that. A group of guardians are tasked with protecting a messenger who must deliver vital information to their king. On their journey through an ancient land, they'll face a battle filled with plagues, dark magic and vile monsters. "After another fierce and costly battle with savage Orcs, the messenger reveals her identity as a master of the dark arts and that a war is on the horizon... As their once-peaceful world comes under siege and a future kingdom ruled by the undead is foretold, Orion and his forces...
- 8/6/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
In a strategic move designed to capitalize on the potential of all the Intellectual Property (IP), Call of Duty‘s Developers Activision Blizzard is forming a new team within Blizzard Entertainment to handle smaller projects.
This new team will focus on developing AA games based on the company’s rich array of existing IPs, the team is largely composed of former King employees. It looks like the studio is aiming to innovate and offer games across multiple platforms.
Call of Duty’s Developers Looking to Focus on AA Games with New Team After the acquisition, Microsoft is creating a new team focusing on creating AA games. | Image Credit: Activision
The decision to form a new team comes after Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard for a monumental $72 billion (in 2023). This purchase ensured that Mircosoft now has control over a vast range of popular franchises. The acquisition not only includes blockbuster titles like...
This new team will focus on developing AA games based on the company’s rich array of existing IPs, the team is largely composed of former King employees. It looks like the studio is aiming to innovate and offer games across multiple platforms.
Call of Duty’s Developers Looking to Focus on AA Games with New Team After the acquisition, Microsoft is creating a new team focusing on creating AA games. | Image Credit: Activision
The decision to form a new team comes after Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard for a monumental $72 billion (in 2023). This purchase ensured that Mircosoft now has control over a vast range of popular franchises. The acquisition not only includes blockbuster titles like...
- 8/2/2024
- by Shubham Chaurasia
- FandomWire
After literally years of waiting, the "Borderlands" movie is finally upon us. Directed by Eli Roth (with an assist from "Deadpool" director Tim Miller), the feature film based on the wildly popular series of video games arrives on the big screen next weekend. Not only have fans of the games long been waiting to see these characters brought to life, but Lionsgate has been actively working on this adaptation for several years. It's been plagued with delays, but it's now, at long last, going to get its day in court. Unfortunately, based on the early indicators, from a business perspective, it's not going to be a bumpy ride.
"Borderlands" is currently eyeing an opening weekend domestically in the $13 to $18 million range, per Box Office Theory. The big question mark right now is the film's budget, which has yet to be reported. It is estimated to be in the $100 million range.
"Borderlands" is currently eyeing an opening weekend domestically in the $13 to $18 million range, per Box Office Theory. The big question mark right now is the film's budget, which has yet to be reported. It is estimated to be in the $100 million range.
- 8/2/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The week that includes the July 4 holiday is usually a big one for streaming services — but it’s never been as big as this year.
Nielsen’s streaming content ratings show the week of July 1-7 as the biggest one ever since the measurement firm began regularly tracking streaming several years ago. TV users spent 313 billion minutes on streaming platforms for the week, and for the first time, every entrant in the top 10 overall titles had at least 1 billion minutes of viewing.
The previous biggest week came just seven days earlier, when seven of the overall top 10 crossed the billion-minute mark. Nielsen also says July 7 was the fourth-largest streaming day it has ever tracked, behind Jan. 13 — when Peacock had an exclusive NFL playoff game — and Feb. 17-18, which was both the Presidents Day holiday and had a cold snap keeping much of the country indoors.
The top 10 was led by...
Nielsen’s streaming content ratings show the week of July 1-7 as the biggest one ever since the measurement firm began regularly tracking streaming several years ago. TV users spent 313 billion minutes on streaming platforms for the week, and for the first time, every entrant in the top 10 overall titles had at least 1 billion minutes of viewing.
The previous biggest week came just seven days earlier, when seven of the overall top 10 crossed the billion-minute mark. Nielsen also says July 7 was the fourth-largest streaming day it has ever tracked, behind Jan. 13 — when Peacock had an exclusive NFL playoff game — and Feb. 17-18, which was both the Presidents Day holiday and had a cold snap keeping much of the country indoors.
The top 10 was led by...
- 8/1/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In 2006, South Park asked the question, “How do you kill that which has no life?” while series co-creator Trey Parker pulled out his hair thinking that he had just learned how he would kill his show.
Simply by its premise, it’s easy to see why Parker thought that the iconic South Park Season 10 episode “Make Love, Not Warcraft” wouldn’t work. In addition to its profanity and its ruthlessly iconoclastic takes on pop culture, South Park is best known for its simple art style, inspired by the construction paper models that populated the show’s pilot episode. Animating most of a South Park episode within the massively popular Mmorpg World of Warcraft and writing the entire episode based on the assumption that South Park’s audience was as enthralled by both the video game and the nerd culture surrounding it as its writers was a huge risk, but it...
Simply by its premise, it’s easy to see why Parker thought that the iconic South Park Season 10 episode “Make Love, Not Warcraft” wouldn’t work. In addition to its profanity and its ruthlessly iconoclastic takes on pop culture, South Park is best known for its simple art style, inspired by the construction paper models that populated the show’s pilot episode. Animating most of a South Park episode within the massively popular Mmorpg World of Warcraft and writing the entire episode based on the assumption that South Park’s audience was as enthralled by both the video game and the nerd culture surrounding it as its writers was a huge risk, but it...
- 7/31/2024
- Cracked
Marvel’s Wolverine, a highly anticipated upcoming title, is the next major project from Insomniac Games. The first Spider-Man games will likely partially set the tone for this title. This X-Men member will shine in a game in which he will be the absolute protagonist.
However, some players, or rather internet users, fear that the quality of this PS5 title will decline because Sweet Baby Inc. is involved in the project. On the other hand, most fans are still very excited about this release.
Sweet Baby Inc. And Insomniac Games Will Reportedly Collaborate Again on Marvel’s Wolverine
After three incredible games based on one of Marvel’s most popular heroes, Insomniac Games has proven it has what it takes to keep adapting other characters.
Many players and fans anticipate the release of Marvel’s Wolverine next year. This game promises an interpretation of this character like never before in any other title,...
However, some players, or rather internet users, fear that the quality of this PS5 title will decline because Sweet Baby Inc. is involved in the project. On the other hand, most fans are still very excited about this release.
Sweet Baby Inc. And Insomniac Games Will Reportedly Collaborate Again on Marvel’s Wolverine
After three incredible games based on one of Marvel’s most popular heroes, Insomniac Games has proven it has what it takes to keep adapting other characters.
Many players and fans anticipate the release of Marvel’s Wolverine next year. This game promises an interpretation of this character like never before in any other title,...
- 7/26/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Developers across different teams and departments working on World of Warcraft have voted to unionize at Activision Blizzard. With over 500 members from varying disciplines, it is the studio’s first union of its kind.
Just like other unions in the industry, the devs are joining the Communication Workers of America (Cwa) to form the World of Warcraft Gamemaker’s Guild (WoWGG). It is yet another major step in the unionization efforts across the entire industry.
Blizzard’s World of Warcraft Team Has Unionized The WoWGG is now the largest wall-to-wall union at Blizzard. Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment
It has been a big week for Activision Blizzard. Not only did Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 just hit Xbox Game Pass, but now the studio’s team behind World of Warcraft gets to celebrate as well.
As officially announced in a post on X, the employees from the entire developing team behind...
Just like other unions in the industry, the devs are joining the Communication Workers of America (Cwa) to form the World of Warcraft Gamemaker’s Guild (WoWGG). It is yet another major step in the unionization efforts across the entire industry.
Blizzard’s World of Warcraft Team Has Unionized The WoWGG is now the largest wall-to-wall union at Blizzard. Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment
It has been a big week for Activision Blizzard. Not only did Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 just hit Xbox Game Pass, but now the studio’s team behind World of Warcraft gets to celebrate as well.
As officially announced in a post on X, the employees from the entire developing team behind...
- 7/25/2024
- by Lisa Kamlot
- FandomWire
In a major step forward for the still-nascent video game unionizing movement, hundreds of development team members at massively multiplayer online role-playing game giant World of Warcraft have unionized.
A majority of workers voted to join a union aligned with the Communications Workers of America in a contest that took place between June 24 and July 23, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The Cwa now reps 1,750-plus game workers at Microsoft.
“We are honored to welcome the workers of the World of Warcraft development team to Cwa. We look forward to signing a collective bargaining agreement with Microsoft that improves conditions for workers,” said Cwa Local 9510 president Peter O’Brien. “The employees at World of Warcraft are gaining the backing of thousands of members across the region who will stand in solidarity with them as they bargain their first contract.”
Per the terms of a labor neutrality agreement that Cwa struck in 2022 with Microsoft,...
A majority of workers voted to join a union aligned with the Communications Workers of America in a contest that took place between June 24 and July 23, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The Cwa now reps 1,750-plus game workers at Microsoft.
“We are honored to welcome the workers of the World of Warcraft development team to Cwa. We look forward to signing a collective bargaining agreement with Microsoft that improves conditions for workers,” said Cwa Local 9510 president Peter O’Brien. “The employees at World of Warcraft are gaining the backing of thousands of members across the region who will stand in solidarity with them as they bargain their first contract.”
Per the terms of a labor neutrality agreement that Cwa struck in 2022 with Microsoft,...
- 7/24/2024
- by Katie Kilkenny
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Over 9 years have passed since Blizzard released the first Overwatch, which at the time became an absolute success, mixing first-person action with the Moba genre. Unfortunately, fans have noticed that over the years, the studio has failed to add new, intriguing content.
Players can’t help but make comparisons with the imminent release of the much-anticipated Marvel Rivals, and everything indicates that the title from the creators of Warcraft may have to make a better effort to improve certain aspects, such as character presentation.
Overwatch and a Complaint Against Blizzard’s Development Team
When Blizzard launched Overwatch in 2016, it immediately captivated an entire community of players who fell in love with the characters they created. At the time, the game was one of the most popular titles across all platforms, but the studio didn’t know how to keep players interested, and over time, it lost many users.
Currently, the...
Players can’t help but make comparisons with the imminent release of the much-anticipated Marvel Rivals, and everything indicates that the title from the creators of Warcraft may have to make a better effort to improve certain aspects, such as character presentation.
Overwatch and a Complaint Against Blizzard’s Development Team
When Blizzard launched Overwatch in 2016, it immediately captivated an entire community of players who fell in love with the characters they created. At the time, the game was one of the most popular titles across all platforms, but the studio didn’t know how to keep players interested, and over time, it lost many users.
Currently, the...
- 7/23/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Since starting her acting career at the mere age of 9, Mila Kunis has quickly risen to fame, becoming one of the most prominent names in the entertainment industry. Part of her massive fan following is her acting range, which has not limited her to a particular genre, allowing her to embody the assigned role effortlessly.
Mila Kunis in Black Swan. Credits: Fox Searchlight Pictures
The Black Swan actress is usually busy winning the hearts of her fans with her beauty and being a sitcom sweetheart. However, when she is not making a name for herself, she is busy playing games like World of Warcraft and Call of Duty.
Though it might sound surprising to some, Kunis’ addiction to WoW had increased to the point where she stopped answering calls from her manager, forcing them to log in to the game to talk to her.
Mila Kunis Had an Uncontrollable Addiction...
Mila Kunis in Black Swan. Credits: Fox Searchlight Pictures
The Black Swan actress is usually busy winning the hearts of her fans with her beauty and being a sitcom sweetheart. However, when she is not making a name for herself, she is busy playing games like World of Warcraft and Call of Duty.
Though it might sound surprising to some, Kunis’ addiction to WoW had increased to the point where she stopped answering calls from her manager, forcing them to log in to the game to talk to her.
Mila Kunis Had an Uncontrollable Addiction...
- 7/17/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Peacock has revealed the official trailer and poster for John Woo’s radical reimagining of his 1989 Hong Kong classic, The Killer, which will be available to stream on August 23. Woo is the action director behind films like Face/Off, Mission: Impossible II, Paycheck, Broken Arrow, and Hard Boiled.
From the Oscar-winning producer of Oppenheimer, the kinetic action thriller stars Emmy nominee Nathalie Emmanuel as Zee, a mysterious and infamous assassin known and feared in the Parisian underworld as the Queen of the Dead.
Nathalie Emmanuel and Omar Sy
But when, during an assignment from her shadowy mentor and handler (Avatar‘s Sam Worthington), Zee refuses to kill a blinded young woman in a Paris nightclub, the decision will disintegrate Zee’s alliances, attract the attention of a savvy police investigator, and plunge her into a sinister criminal conspiracy that will set her on a collision course with her past.
In addition to Nathalie Emmanuel,...
From the Oscar-winning producer of Oppenheimer, the kinetic action thriller stars Emmy nominee Nathalie Emmanuel as Zee, a mysterious and infamous assassin known and feared in the Parisian underworld as the Queen of the Dead.
Nathalie Emmanuel and Omar Sy
But when, during an assignment from her shadowy mentor and handler (Avatar‘s Sam Worthington), Zee refuses to kill a blinded young woman in a Paris nightclub, the decision will disintegrate Zee’s alliances, attract the attention of a savvy police investigator, and plunge her into a sinister criminal conspiracy that will set her on a collision course with her past.
In addition to Nathalie Emmanuel,...
- 7/16/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
While video games have enjoyed a surprisingly long history of quality spin-offs, the fact is that the vast majority of video game spin-offs could most generously be described as forgotten. For every Mario Kart, Mega Man X, World of Warcraft, or Metroid Prime, you have hundreds of spin-off games that have largely been lost to time.
Yet, some forgotten video game spin-offs are far more interesting than others. Some are quite good and deserve more recognition than they’ll probably ever get. Others seem like they should have been a bigger deal than they ultimately were. Together, each of these games will make you ask some variation of the always fascinating question, “Wait, that game exists?”
The Misadventures of Tron Bonne – Mega Man (1999)
Given that the mainline Mega Man series tends to go dormant for long periods, it’s easy to forget that Mega Man is one of the most prolific franchises in gaming.
Yet, some forgotten video game spin-offs are far more interesting than others. Some are quite good and deserve more recognition than they’ll probably ever get. Others seem like they should have been a bigger deal than they ultimately were. Together, each of these games will make you ask some variation of the always fascinating question, “Wait, that game exists?”
The Misadventures of Tron Bonne – Mega Man (1999)
Given that the mainline Mega Man series tends to go dormant for long periods, it’s easy to forget that Mega Man is one of the most prolific franchises in gaming.
- 7/14/2024
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
Compulsion Games, the studio behind the highly anticipated title, South of Midnight, is generating a lot of attention with its latest project, thanks to its unique style and art direction.
A tweet by Olivier Derivière, the composer for the game, has fans eager to see what the team has in store. He stated that what they are creating is something really special, and fans are very excited for the release in 2025.
Compulsion Games’ Latest Title Looks Pretty Unique
Hazel is the protagonist of South of Midnight. Image via Xbox.
Compulsion Games, now a part of Xbox Game Studios, is known for creating experiences with unique artistic styles and imaginative worlds.
One dev who has worked on the game, Olivier Deriviere, is particularly excited and took to X/Twitter to share that more info is coming:
What we are preparing for "South Of Midnight" is really Really special. We will unveil...
A tweet by Olivier Derivière, the composer for the game, has fans eager to see what the team has in store. He stated that what they are creating is something really special, and fans are very excited for the release in 2025.
Compulsion Games’ Latest Title Looks Pretty Unique
Hazel is the protagonist of South of Midnight. Image via Xbox.
Compulsion Games, now a part of Xbox Game Studios, is known for creating experiences with unique artistic styles and imaginative worlds.
One dev who has worked on the game, Olivier Deriviere, is particularly excited and took to X/Twitter to share that more info is coming:
What we are preparing for "South Of Midnight" is really Really special. We will unveil...
- 7/10/2024
- by Suhaib Adeel
- FandomWire
Once Human has recently faced scrutiny over its privacy policy. The whole situation began when players misinterpreted the policy, believing that the game demanded personal information such as government-issued IDs.
But a closer look reveals that the data collection practices aren’t as invasive as they first seemed, with requirements primarily driven by local laws. This fan feedback has even gotten the resident game dev and security person on the internet to talk about it.
Gamers Have Jumped the Gun Once Again With This Once Human Controversy Once Human’s privacy policy came under free as players misinterpreted it. | Image Credit: Starry Studio
The controversy began when Once Human‘s terms of service were scrutinized for allegedly demanding excessive personal data, including government-issued IDs. This alarmed many players, leading to a flood of negative reviews on Steam.
For all the people currently freaking out about the Once Human Privacy Policy.
But a closer look reveals that the data collection practices aren’t as invasive as they first seemed, with requirements primarily driven by local laws. This fan feedback has even gotten the resident game dev and security person on the internet to talk about it.
Gamers Have Jumped the Gun Once Again With This Once Human Controversy Once Human’s privacy policy came under free as players misinterpreted it. | Image Credit: Starry Studio
The controversy began when Once Human‘s terms of service were scrutinized for allegedly demanding excessive personal data, including government-issued IDs. This alarmed many players, leading to a flood of negative reviews on Steam.
For all the people currently freaking out about the Once Human Privacy Policy.
- 7/10/2024
- by Daniel Royte
- FandomWire
One of Netflix's tactics to keep audiences engaged is finding forgotten films and presenting them to modern viewers. So often the streamer asks us all the question, "Are you sure you didn't like this when it first came out?," and apparently our collective response is frequently "No, actually, it's kinda good." This happened earlier this year with forgotten action movie "The Bricklayer" and prior to that Netflix breathed new life into Keanu Reeves' 2008 crime-thriller "Street Kings." In the latter's case, it was a worthy resurgence for a decent little effort from director David Ayer that slipped under the radar when it first released. But in the case of, say, "The Snowman," which resurfaced in Netflix in 2023 after a dismal theatrical debut back in 2017, we started to get the idea that Netflix viewers will watch pretty much anything.
Now, the streaming juggernaut is once again offering a forgotten film somewhat of a reprieve.
Now, the streaming juggernaut is once again offering a forgotten film somewhat of a reprieve.
- 7/10/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Even if you’re not a gamer, you can obviously notice that there is a huge trend for adapting video games for movies and TV shows. Fallout, The Last of Us, Tomb Raider, Uncharted and even Five Nights at Freddy’s - they all have their own adaptations now.
The more scale and worldbuilding a game has, the more money filmmakers need to make a decent movie based on it. However, sometimes the price is too high, but the result is not so satisfying, and it’s exactly what happened to the 2016 movie adaptation that has just landed on Netflix.
This fantasy starts by showing that the orc shaman Gul'dan opens a portal to the human realm of Azeroth and organizes his own conquering army to invade it. In order to protect their lands from orcs, people team up, headed by a mighty warrior and a wizard.
As the two races collide,...
The more scale and worldbuilding a game has, the more money filmmakers need to make a decent movie based on it. However, sometimes the price is too high, but the result is not so satisfying, and it’s exactly what happened to the 2016 movie adaptation that has just landed on Netflix.
This fantasy starts by showing that the orc shaman Gul'dan opens a portal to the human realm of Azeroth and organizes his own conquering army to invade it. In order to protect their lands from orcs, people team up, headed by a mighty warrior and a wizard.
As the two races collide,...
- 7/4/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Warcraft, the 2016 film adaptation of Blizzard Entertainment’s popular video game franchise, has found renewed interest as it climbs the Netflix charts in the United States. This resurgence comes amidst swirling rumors about a potential sequel, Warcraft 2, possibly heading to the streaming giant.
The original Warcraft film, directed by Duncan Jones, stands as the third highest-grossing video game movie adaptation of all time. Despite mixed critical reception, with a 28% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film garnered a dedicated fanbase and achieved significant commercial success, grossing over $439 million globally.
Recent fan-made trailers have fueled speculation about a Warcraft sequel. Two trailers, “Warcraft 2: The Lich King” and “Warcraft 2: The Final Chapter,” created by Foxstar Media in September 2023 and June 2024 respectively, have sparked excitement among fans. These high-quality productions blend footage from the original movie with cinematic elements from the World of Warcraft game, presenting a tantalizing vision of what a sequel could look like.
The original Warcraft film, directed by Duncan Jones, stands as the third highest-grossing video game movie adaptation of all time. Despite mixed critical reception, with a 28% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film garnered a dedicated fanbase and achieved significant commercial success, grossing over $439 million globally.
Recent fan-made trailers have fueled speculation about a Warcraft sequel. Two trailers, “Warcraft 2: The Lich King” and “Warcraft 2: The Final Chapter,” created by Foxstar Media in September 2023 and June 2024 respectively, have sparked excitement among fans. These high-quality productions blend footage from the original movie with cinematic elements from the World of Warcraft game, presenting a tantalizing vision of what a sequel could look like.
- 7/4/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Some supposed online trailers have fans convinced a Warcraft 2 movie is coming to Netflix soon.
The first Warcraft movie—set in Blizzard's beloved World of Warcraft world—was released in 2016. It brought to life this long-awaited conflict between the Alliance and the Horde on the big screen for the first time.
That first film failed to reach the lofty expectations one would expect from a Warcraft film adaptation to hit. It earned a mediocre $439 million at the worldwide box office and missed the mark critically, sitting at 29% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Read full article on The Direct.
The first Warcraft movie—set in Blizzard's beloved World of Warcraft world—was released in 2016. It brought to life this long-awaited conflict between the Alliance and the Horde on the big screen for the first time.
That first film failed to reach the lofty expectations one would expect from a Warcraft film adaptation to hit. It earned a mediocre $439 million at the worldwide box office and missed the mark critically, sitting at 29% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 7/2/2024
- by Klein Felt
- The Direct
PC gamers have a lot of fun titles to look forward to this year. From a brand-new World of Warcraft expansion to epic mythological tales to the first open-world Star Wars game, there are so many worlds to explore, foes to defeat, and adventures to be had.
To help keep things straight, we’ve put together a handy guide of upcoming games that PC owners should definitely keep an eye on in 2024.
Final Fantasy Xiv: Dawntrail
Square Enix – July 2
Final Fantasy fans have even more to be excited about this year with the release of Final Fantasy Xiv: Dawntrail. In this expansion, the Warrior of Light has reunited with their comrades for an unexpected mission on the continent of Tural. Dawntrail not only features new quests, new areas to explore, and new characters to meet, it also includes new jobs like Viper and Pictomancer as well as female Hrothgar as a new playable race.
To help keep things straight, we’ve put together a handy guide of upcoming games that PC owners should definitely keep an eye on in 2024.
Final Fantasy Xiv: Dawntrail
Square Enix – July 2
Final Fantasy fans have even more to be excited about this year with the release of Final Fantasy Xiv: Dawntrail. In this expansion, the Warrior of Light has reunited with their comrades for an unexpected mission on the continent of Tural. Dawntrail not only features new quests, new areas to explore, and new characters to meet, it also includes new jobs like Viper and Pictomancer as well as female Hrothgar as a new playable race.
- 7/2/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
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