IKEA, which operates out of the Netherlands, directed the New York law firm Fross Zelnick to serve the game developer a cease and desist demand. IKEA has taken this step because it believes the store the game is set in bears similarities to its stores and the developer has thus committed trademark infringement. This belief is fueled by the fact that some press outlets as well as fans have compared IKEA to the game’s store....
However, after the studio’s official Twitter account and website confirmed that Hogwarts Legacy is set for a 2022 release, a known insider and even WarnerMedia’s CEO has quadrupled down to help ease concerns. — Jason Kilar (@jasonkilar) January 26, 2022 More evidence comes from Jason Kilar, who went on Twitter to share news about WarnerMedia’s plans for 2022. His most recent uploads include photos of both Gotham Knights and Hogwarts Legacy....
Since then, no movie has attempted to bring Bane bac to the big screen. However, if the recent rumors are to go by, the gigantic Batman antagonist might be headed to the small screen next. Will we see Bane in the Peacemaker spin-off TV series? James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad didn’t do that well in the box office. However, this hasn’t stopped fans from asking for more. Although there is no The Suicide Squad sequel in the works, James Gunn does have a follow-up DCEU project....
The news comes just after Marvel Studios released the first-ever teaser for Thor: Love and Thunder, which featured Natalie Portman’s inaugural appearance as Jane Foster, after stepping down from the role in 2013. The arrival of The Mighty Thor in Marvel’s Avengers confirms an earlier leak and is likely going to be the first of many collaborations between Square Enix and Marvel Studios going forward. Crystal Dynamics’ controversial Marvel-based RPG continues to chug along at a snail’s pace after failing to meet the hype at launch....
The Instagram video, which is a featurette, includes cast members discussing Jensen and his character, Soldier Boy, with the caption: However, the Supernatural actor’s busy schedule might impede his return as Soldier Boy. He recently returned to the Supernatural universe to play the role of the narrator in the spin-off series, The Winchesters, and also joined the cast of ABC’s mystery drama, Big Sky. Unless his filming schedules for the multiple shows align, fans of The Boys might not be seeing Soldier Boy anytime soon....
A few months ago, there were leaks that Nintendo and Microsoft had teamed up, starting with Halo’s Master Chief joining the cast of Nintendo’s popular fighting game crossover series. However, at the Nintendo Direct showcase at E3 2021, Nintendo took audiences by surprise by announcing Kazuya Mishima of the Tekken series as the next newest Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fighter. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Welcomes Kazuya to the Roster Kazuya is one of the most popular characters in the Tekken series....
According to Netflix, its live-action adaptation of the popular Witcher books will have a new monster slayer. Starting with Season 4, Henry Cavill will vacate his role as Geralt of Rivia and pave the way for Liam Hemsworth. In a statement shared by Netflix, Cavill had this to say: For what it’s worth (put intended), Liam Hemsworth is reportedly a huge fan of the Witcher series. He appears to be quite ecstatic about his new role, saying “I’m truly excited to be stepping into The Witcher world....
But even the strongest Planeswalkers can benefit from freebies. Grab the Magic: The Gathering Arena free codes found below and ignite your spark with free Gold, Gems, XP, booster packs of cards, card sleeves and skins, and cosmetic pets. What is Magic: The Gathering Arena? Magic: The Gathering Arena (also often called simply Magic Arena, MTG Arena, or MTGA) is a digital version of the popular collectible card game from Wizards of the Coast....
We’ve seen a reveal trailer earlier this year, showing off some of the new visuals and learned that all but one DLC will be included in the huge remaster. Now, BioWare has posted an in-depth blog entry digging deeper into the many improvements they’re making to the seminal space opera RPG trilogy. Launching May 14, Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is the answer to the all the calls for a remaster of Commander Shepard’s adventure....
According to Billbill-Kun, the three PS Plus Essential games for December 2022 are the following: Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Biomutant Divine Knockout — billbil-kun (@BillbilKun) November 29, 2022 Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is one of the best compilation trilogies to come out in recent memory. It’s a bundle that contains all three of the mainline Mass Effect games, including all of their DLCs save for the Pinnacle Station DLC from the first Mass Effect game....
In a recent Xbox Wire post, Microsoft revealed the rest of the Game Pass lineup for March. The first title up is Shredders, a snowboarding sim that’s coming on March 17. The said game will be launching day and date on the Game Pass for PC and Xbox Series S/X, as well as for Xbox One players with an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. On the same day, The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos, a tactical RPG will be available on all platforms as well....
As of the moment, Microsoft has yet to provide a clear explanation as to exactly what is happening and why Xbox Series controllers are malfunctioning this early. Microsoft is also yet to announce an official long-term fix, nor have they come out with a temporary fix to help out affected players. If it’s any consolation though, Microsoft has acknowledged the issue. They are currently looking to provide a fix as soon as possible....
Specifically, the report claims that Microsoft is working on a more energy-efficient version of the silicon chip housed inside the Xbox Series X and that the chip is much further along in development than expected. The first thing that comes to mind here is that we might see Microsoft release a smaller Xbox Series X. While this could happen years from now, tech journalist, Brad Sams, warns fans not to expect much from the new chip....
Speaking at WSJ Tech Live, Microsoft’s head of gaming Phil Spencer has hinted that the company will be increasing prices in the future. Spencer discussed the console’s pricing, as well as games being sold by rival companies (including Sony), at the $70 price point. “I think at some point we’ll have to raise the prices on certain things. But going into the holiday we thought it was important to maintain the prices,” Spencer reveals, giving context to why we haven’t seen Microsoft pumping up prices....
During the interview, Booty stated that Microsoft and 343 Industries had a sub-optimal plan for the title’s post-launch content. He said that the situation is very similar to “the classic runner’s mistake of tripping and stumbling as you come across the finish line.” Halo Infinite enjoyed a high player count at launch as it reached over 20 million players and broke different records. At some point, the video game had more than 250,000 concurrent players enjoying the game on Steam alone, with an additional 240,000 plus Twitch viewers tuned in....
Read on for the plot breakdown of the upcoming animated movie based on the hit Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise! Legends timeline The Mortal Kombat Legends animated series of films follows an alternate timeline than the original game’s events, similar to how its rival Street Fighter has different events between the games and the animated features. The Scorpion’s Revenge film had set up how the main Kombatants that fight for the Earthrealm are recruited by Raiden, following a different path than any previous Mortal Kombat before it....
The latest to attempt a proper video game adaptation is Nacon Milan, who will make the “first survival game set in the Terminator universe with an original story building on the events from the films.” Nacon announced the still-untitled open-world survival game at the recent Nacon Connect showcase and it’s definitely something. — Nacon at #NaconConnect (@Nacon) July 7, 2022 If you’re not familiar with the Terminator franchise, it’s a series of mostly good films featuring a post-apocalyptic future where humanity finds itself on the brink of extinction at the hands of its own creations....
The November 4 episode of SmackDown saw the former tag team partners, Baszler and Natalya, square off. Baszler walked away with the win after successfully pulling off a Kirifuda Clutch submission. But, Baszler wasn’t content with just winning. After she defeated Natalya, Baszler ran a knee through her opponent’s face, resulting in her apparent injury. The camera then cut away to Baszler as she celebrated with her newfound friend, Ronda Rousey....
Just as The Walking Dead’s 11th season is about to conclude on March 27, AMC confirmed the Maggie and Negan-led The Walking Dead spin-off TV show. Eli Jorné will helm Isle of the Dead, which will revolve around the two characters venturing off to a New York City that has been “cut off from the mainland” for years. Isle of the Dead will be the nth spin-off stemming from AMC’s flagship series as AMC seeks to expand on the universe once The Walking Dead ends soon....
Johnson made his Star Wars directorial debut in The Last Jedi. The director recently shared updates about the status of the new trilogy and his involvement in the project. In an interview with Empire Magazine, Johnson said “I’ve stayed close to Kathleen [Kennedy] and we get together often and talk about it.” Kathleen Kennedy, president at Lucasfilms has been heavily involved in the development of the previous trilogy. Johnson shared that “it’s just at this point a matter of schedule and when it can happen....
