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Summary In the wake ofJohn Wick: Chapter 4earlier this year, it can be easy to forget that director Chad Stahelski is still working on a movie adapting the acclaimed samurai video gameGhost of Tsushima. Well, that film is still coming, and Stahelski has candidly offered the most promising update on its progress so far. When it was initially announced that theJohn Wickdirector would helm aGhost of Tsushimamovie, many were excited. Developer Sucker Punch had already created a gorgeous and well-realized world for the Playstation-exclusive title, and combined with its satisfying story of revenge and redemption, it felt like a no-brainer....

Halo Infiniteis the latest installment in Microsoft’s flagship first-person shooter franchise and was intended to be a launch title for the Xbox Series X. After a poor reaction to the game’s campaign reveal, the tough decision was made todelayHalo Infinite’s release dateby an entire year, with the game finally having its proper launch in December of 2021. Comparing the initial campaign reveal to the launch product, it’s clear that theHalo Infinitedelay did the game some good....

Several gaming developers took to social media to discuss their favorite Easter eggs during Easter weekend which included games such asAmnesia: Rebirth,Pokemon GO,Hitman,Halo, and evenHomefront: The Revolution. Easter eggs are typically hidden references to other franchises that are methodically placed in our favorite video games to add humor and fun to the game or change things up how it plays. Matt Phillips was among the countless gaming developers to share their favorite Easter eggs on Twitter over the weekend, sharing hisTimeSplitters 2arcade machine from Dambuster Studios’Homefront: The Revolution....

Summary Honkai: Star Railhas officially revealed the duration of the upcoming Character and Light Cone Warp Event that will feature the new five-star character Aventurine and a re-run for the previously released Jingliu. Despite being released less than a year ago, the game has already introduced a multitude of new characters, which allows HoYoverse to frequently include double banners in their updates. Honkai: Star Rail’s double banner mechanic allows players to pull for two different five-star characters at the same time....

Leaks fromHonkai: Star Rail’s Version 1.2 update have teased the gameplay of a new character expected to release in the following Version 1.3, the mysterious Imbibitor Lunae. The massively popular RPG from HoYoverse has seen plenty of excitement from fans following its debut late last month. The game amassedover 20 million downloads within just a dayof its official launch and has seen similar success to its predecessor,Genshin Impact. Now, one of the game’s initial starter characters is set to receive a new alternate version in a future update....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfareis out very soon. Naturally, fans are excited, and many players can’t wait to get their hands on the soft-reboot of the franchise. There will be varying degrees of commitment to the game, whether it’s buying every piece of merch possible or just the game itself. Fortunately, for players, they can get a free theme for the PlayStation 4 no matter what their commitment to the franchise is....

Although many Marvel fans may be disappointed by the shutdown of Square Enix’sMarvel’s Avengersgame, there is hope that players will get to take on the role of their favorite heroes once again, such as in EA Motive’s upcomingIron Man. While this game likely won’t feature as full of a roster asMarvel’s Avengers, the trend set by other games focused on specific Marvel characters such as Insomniac’sSpider-ManorMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxyshows that a soloIron Mangame could reach even greater heights....

Cyberpunk 2077generated unbelievable amounts of hype leading up to its release, and when the game didn’t deliver, there was an extreme amount of scorn rained down upon the game. Since its release in December, the game has been thoroughly dissected, with think pieces looking atCyberpunk 2077’s continuity errorsand plotlines that went nowhere, and much head shaking over the numerous glitches that have plagued the game. But some folks have come to the defense of the embattled developer, CD Projekt Red, withIt Takes Twodirector Josef Fares weighing in on the situation....

TheKatamarifranchise has received a new mini-game from a Bandai and Google partnership. While the series will be getting some attention soon due to the upcomingWe Love Katamariremaster, it has been some time since the games have made an appearance in the industry. The last unique title to release wasTouch My Katamari,which came out in 2012. However, there wasKatamari Damacy Reroll, which was a remake of the originalKatamari Damacyand has been available on multiple consoles since 2018....

Summary There’s no shortage of popular stars in Hollywood, but two of the mostuniversally loved have to be Keanu Reevesand Ana De Armas. Their status as universally loved performers may be the very thing that would lead some people to beg for a movie starring the two, but they’ve actually been in a movie together before. Back in 2015, the two starred in the home-invasion thriller movieKnock Knock. Some might be surprised to have never heard of such a movie, but the fact that it is both panned by critics and general audiences alike is probably what has left the film back in 2015....

The Lord of the Rings: Gollumis a great opportunity for its titular character. Gollum doesn’t always get the spotlight, but inThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum,he’ll finally be the defining influence on a story about Middle-earth. Famous places and events are bound to look different through Gollum’s eyes, meaningGollumwill undoubtedly be a refreshing experience forLotRfans. Of course, the same goes for characters. Gollum is famously a hermit with limited connections to Middle-earth, but as he sets off on his own adventure, he’ll have encounters with Daedalic Entertainment’s takes on various famousLord of the Ringscharacters, including Gandalf the Grey....

Summary The development team behindMarvel Rivalsrecently gave players a look into the upcoming closed beta test, shedding further light on its new playable characters and locations. Back in May,Marvel Rivalsheld a closed alpha test that let a select few try out the game’s frantic 6-v-6 matchups ahead of its full release. There will be another opportunity to try outMarvel Rivalsin July, when a closed beta will be held across multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S....

Summary Clive Barker is mostly known for his classic horror franchiseHellraiser, based on his novellaThe Hellbound Heart. The famed author directed the first two movies in the franchise, which went on to spawn nearly a dozen more sequels and a reimagining. His sophomore outing as a director, unfortunately, wouldn’t prove as successful.Nightbreedwould eventually become a cult classic, especially after Barker managed to develop a more faithful interpretation of the source material....