Discord is making a rather big change for usernames on the platform. With gaming expanding in major ways within the last few years and allowing players to play with each on various platforms, Discord has become a useful tool in connecting everyone. It has also been useful for people who don't care about games whatsoever and just want to form a community of some kind with one big group chat for everyone to communicate in, but Discord users are feeling a bit inconvenienced after the platform announced that it'd be requiring name changes in order to conform to new naming standards. Thankfully changing names is a pretty easy process.

Your Discord username can be whatever you want (within the guidelines of the TOS, of course), even if it matches someone else's username. Instead, the way you're properly identified is through a four digit number at the end of your name. Discord is doing away with this system and adopting a whole new one. Now, you'll have a unique username with an @ sign in front of it, kind of like Twitter. From there, you can have a custom display name (also like any other social media platform). Discord notes that they are doing this to make it easier for friends to be able to find each other without anyone having to remember the four digits associated with their name, but fans are a bit annoyed by this news.

How to Change Your Discord Username

Discord most likely will prompt you to change your name if it hasn't already, but if you want to go ahead and take care of that yourself to get ahead of the forced update, here's what you need to do, according to Discord:

1. Click on your user settings tab in Discord
2. In the "My Account" tab of the User Settings menu, select "Edit"
3. Change your username to a desired one (you'll have to enter your password to do so)

Discord acknowledged in its announcement that there may be pain points with this change given how long people have had certain usernames.

"We recognize that this is a big change. There may be hiccups with this process, and it may be tough to part ways with that '#0001' that's meant a lot to you over the years. We'll be doing everything we can to manage things as smoothly as possible."

What do you think of the Discord change? Let me know in the comments or hit me up on Twitter @Cade_Onder.

Roman Reigns made his triumphant return to WWE SmackDown tonight, but he didn't get the reception he was hoping for. Part of that was the crowd, but it's mostly in regards to The Usos, who came out after Reigns kept referencing them. They had a lot to say and told Reigns he was going to suffer his first pin in 3 years, and they sowed some seeds of doubt in regard to Solo and Reigns. Jey got in Reigns' face and after Reigns taunted him, Jey responded with a shove, which led to a kick from Jimmy. Then it was complete chaos as Sikoa got involved and security hit the ring, but everyone was still fighting when SmackDown came to a close. Now they will face each other at Money in the Bank.

Reigns kicked things off with a promo. "For a long time, maybe two years, I've allowed the Bloodline, allowed my cousins to say we the ones. But the truth is, we ain't the ones. I'm the one. I'm the only one. And I know a lot of you are thinking he is arrogant and a narcissist. No, I am the best. I am the greatest of all time. I am the head of the table. I am the tribal chief. No, what I'm talking about is, I'm the only one who cares about my cousins. I'm the only one who loves The Usos. I'm the only one who has given them opportunity after opportunity. I'm the only one who has lifted them up into the promised land," Reigns said.

Should @WWESoloSikoa be the next Tribal Chief?!@WWERomanReigns #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/fEitBUpx8r

-- WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) July 1, 2023

Roman Sucks chants broke out, and he wasn't pleased. "Naw naw, I'll tell you what sucks. Family who betrays you. That's who sucks. But the most important thing about this is, I'm the only one in this family that wants to give them a second chance, and I've felt like I've done this before and it's like fathering my children, but when they mess up I give them a second chance, a third chance, a fourth chance. As a tribal chief, I'll give my cousins an infinite amount of chances, but what you need to do is come out here, bow down, acknowledge me, apologize, and then let's move on," Reigns said.

"You are nothing without me!"@WWERomanReigns @WWEUsos #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/HPGjXHim7B

-- WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) July 1, 2023

Reigns wasn't very happy with the crowd reactions, and then The Usos' music hit. "Hey yo, I think cuz got this thing twisted," Jimmy said. "Do you think, we're trying to get back into The Bloodline? Let's spit facts Uce. We are past acknowledging. We are past the excuses. Have you ever thought about the consequences Uce if you lose?"

"We go to war at Money in the Bank Uce. And when you lose, you the only one out," Jey said. "Hey, and guess what, and when you lose, you're not going to be tribal chief no more. I don't even want to be tribal chief. Hey Jimmy, do you want to be tribal chief?" Jimmy said, "Hell no."

Jey then said, "I got somebody who might fit the job perfectly." Jimmy then said, "And even though he's trippin. He got my vote." Jey then said, "And he got my vote too." They looked at Solo Sikoa, and Reigns started laughing, but then Sikoa looked his way and unfolded his arms as the Solo chants started to rise.

Reigns then stopped laughing and directed attention toward the Usos again. Jey got up on the ring apron and Reigns got in his face. He taunted him and said he's never done anything, Jey then shoved Reigns in the face, and that set him up for a Jimmy superkick. Solo then started brawling and threw Jimmy out, and Jey then punched Reigns and started punching him on the mat. Reigns hit Jey with a Superman Punch, and then outside Jimmy went right at Sikoa.

Reigns started throwing security and knocking them back to get to Jimmy, but Jey dove and knocked everyone down. SmackDown came to a close as everyone was brawling around the ring. These two sides will now face each other at Money in the Bank, and you can find the full card for the big premium live event below.

What did you think of the segment and who will win the match? Let us know in the comments and as always you can talk all things wrestling with me on Twitter @MattAguilarCB!

SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have officially announced plans to extend their current contract until July 12th, delaying a possible actors strike. The news was broken on late Friday night, with both parties confirming that the decision was made to allow bargaining to continue. Prior to this, the SAG-AFTRA contract was initially set to expire on Friday, June 30th at midnight PT, with many wondering if a strike would occur soon after. This decision mirrors what both parties did during 2014 and 2017 talks, in part to account for the Fourth of July holiday. In those previous instances, a new deal was reached between SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP by early July, but it is unclear at this point if that will happen this time around, especially as the Writers Guild of America has been on strike for several months now.

"The agreements, which were set to expire at 11:59 p.m. PT tonight, will now expire on July 12, at 11:59 pm PT," SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP said in a joint statement. "The parties will continue to negotiate under a mutually agreed upon media blackout. Neither organization will comment to the media about the negotiations during the extension."

Will the Actors Go on Strike?

Earlier this month, an open letter from more than 1,000 high-profile actors and SAG members was released, indicating that they are prepared to strike if the situation requires it. The actors on the letter include Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Amy Schumer, and even union president Fran Drescher.

"We want you to know that we would rather go on strike than compromise on these fundamental points, and we believe that, if we settle for a less than transformative deal, the future of our union and our craft will be undermined, and SAG-AFTRA will enter the next negotiation with drastically reduced leverage," the letter reads in part.

Who Is the President of SAG-AFTRA?

Drescher was elected the president of SAG-AFTRA in September of 2021. She recently went on to Good Morning America to provide an update about the negotiations.

"We do have unprecedented support from the union members where, if we feel like we're not making headway when the contract expires, which is June 30th at 11:59 p.m., we're gonna have to strike," Drescher said. "You know, in some areas we are, and in some areas we're not. So we just have to see. I mean, in earnest, it would be great if we can walk away with a deal that we want. And at the end of the day, you know, we're living in a time that's very different from the last few decades when the foundation of the contract was forged. It's the digital age now and the age of streaming, and it's a whole different business model. So it really begs that we stand firm and hold strong and do right by the members in this industry and honor the massive contribution that they make. So I'm really in it to win it on behalf of our 180,000 members. And we stand by the Writers Guild, too."

What do you think of the latest update concerning the possible SAG-AFTRA strike? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

Marvel Studios is hard at work developing their Phase 5 lineup of projects that will be building towards the epic conclusion of The Multiverse Saga in Phase 6, and fans are really excited for what's next. The most recent Marvel Studios project to be released is the Samuel L. Jackson-led Secret Invasion, and it has already aired two very surprising episodes, with one concluding in a major Marvel Cinematic Universe death. Initial reactions for Secret Invasion have been mixed, and it's looking like the series will be more of a slow burn. One of the highlights of the series has to be Jackson's triumphant return as Nick Fury, and he's even better than before. Jackson is currently doing press for the series, where he's revealing that Marvel Studios wasn't afraid to do one very specific thing with the series. In a new interview with Variety, Jackson says that Marvel wasn't afraid to let Secret Invasion explore the topic of racism.

"[What it's like for Fury to have] that much power as a Black man, and how they can be diminished at any moment by someone else just saying a specific thing or changing the trajectory of one's career path because of it," Jackson told the trade in a new interview. "Rhodey and Fury have risen to this place where we have a certain amount of power, even though we're better than the people who have power, we still got to suppress ourselves in a specific way. And Marvel's not afraid to let us explore that."

Jackson went on to reveal that Secret Invasion used things that were real to him to develop Nick Fury's backstory, "I used to take the train every summer from Chattanooga, Tennessee to Washington, D.C. I couldn't go in a dining car because it's segregated. When they put me on the train, they gave me a shoebox with food in it, then I ate that food. We used things that were real for me as a person to give Nick Fury the kind of history that he has, to inform the story in a real way about, you know, how he wasn't always this [powerful], or he does look at America in another kind of way."

"It wasn't on the page. It was him telling us a story. He's very connected to Nick Fury in a way that no writer ever could be." Secret Invasion director Ali Selim added about Jackson/Fury's story.

What is Secret Invasion about?

Secret Invasion centers around MCU veterans Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and Talos (Mendelsohn) as they deal with an invasion of shape-shifting Skrulls who have infiltrated all aspects of life on Earth. Other MCU veterans will include Smulders as Maria Hill, Don Cheadle as James "Rhodey" Rhodes / War Machine, and Martin Freeman as Everett K. Ross. New cast members will include Emilia Clarke, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Olivia Colman, Carmen Ejogo, Christopher McDonald, Dermot Mulroney, and Killian Scott. The series will be written and executive produced by Kyle Bradstreet, and directed by Thomas Bezucha and Ali Selim.

The first two episodes of Secret Invasion are currently streaming on Disney+.

What do you think about Samuel L. Jackson's comments? Are you excited to see the rest of Secret Invasion? Let us know in the comments below or by hitting up our writer @NateBrail on Twitter!

WWE SmackDown set up a few intriguing elements ahead of this weekend's Money in the Bank, but there was also Championship gold on the line. The WWE Women's Championship was at the center of a match between the Champion Asuka and the challenger Charlotte Flair, but there was one other Superstar who would have a huge impact on the match. That would be Bianca Belair, who is still upset that Flair jumped the line when she was promised a rematch. That's why Belair was in the crowd for the match, and after Flair missed Asuka and kicked Belair, Belair would interfere with the match and caused a DQ. Then she would hit both Asuka and Flair with the KOD, stacking them on top of each other on the announce table.

Asuka and Flair traded quick attacks and then Flair hit several chops to Asuka's chest. Flair went for a big boot but Asuka reversed the move and then went for a hip toss, but Flair reversed into a suplex. Flair charged forward but Asuka caught Flair with double knees and then got Flair's shoulders down for a 2 count. Flair then covered Asuka but Asuka broke it with the ropes.

The EST just sent a clear message to @ScrapDaddyAP!@BiancaBelairWWE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/PvFfbyxLOe

-- WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) July 1, 2023

Flair dragged Asuka further into the center of the ring before covering again but Asuka kicked out. Asuka hit a backstabber and then recovered in the corner. Back from the commercial, Flair went up top and went for the moonsault, but Asuka got her knees up. Then Asuka went for an armbar but Flair countered and then Asuka countered into a roll-up. Flair then hit a Spear on Asuka and went for the cover, but Asuka kicked out.

Flair went up top and hit the Moonsault again and did connect, but didn't get all of it. Flair hit big chops to Asuka right in front of Bianca Belair, who was in the audience after buying a ticket. Flair went for Asuka with a big boot but she dodged it and Flair kicked Belair instead. Flair then slammed Asuka onto the apron, but Asuka rolled out of the ring.

Asuka then rolled right into Belair, and that led to Asuka getting slammed to the ground by Belair. That caused a disqualification and for the match to be stopped, frustrating Flair greatly since it cost her a shot at the Title. Flair and Belair got in each other's faces, with Flair yelling 'This is my match.' Belair threatened Flair but then decided to punch her.

Flair returned the favor but then Belair evaded Flair's charge and that sent Flair into the steel steps. Asuka attacked but Belair reversed it and slammed Asuka into the announce table with a KOD. Then Flair was back on her feet and Belair picked her up and hit another KOD, slamming Flair on top of Asuka on the table. Belair made her presence felt in this match and cost Flair her Title shot. We'll have to wait and see how Adam Pearce reacts and if anyone gets a one-on-one Title shot or if we see a Triple Threat happen because of what went down.

Asuka isn't set to defend her Title at Money in the Bank, but we could see some movement on Belair or Flair's storyline before the show is over. If not, we will definitely see more of this feud on next week's SmackDown, and you can find the full card for Money in the Bank below.

• World Heavyweight Championship: Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor
• Bloodline Civil War: Roman Reigns & Solo Sikoa vs. The Usos
• Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Ricochet vs. Shinsuke Nakamura vs. LA Knight vs. Santos Escobar vs. Butch vs. Damian Priest vs. Logan Paul
• Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Zelina Vega vs. Zoey Stark vs. Becky Lynch vs. Bayley vs. Iyo Sky vs. Trish Stratus
• Cody Rhodes vs. Dominik Mysterio

WWE's Money in the Bank kicks off on Saturday, July 1st at 3 PM EST, and will stream exclusively on Peacock.

What did you think of the match? Let us know in the comments and as always you can talk all things wrestling with me on Twitter @MattAguilarCB!

Nimona is now available to stream on Netflix, taking viewers into a delightful and unexpected fantasy world. The film is based on ND Stevenson's beloved graphic novel of the same name, and not only does a fascinating job of honoring the source material, but builds upon it to create something new. While speaking to ComicBook.com about their work on Nimona, directors Nick Bruno and Troy Quane dove into the experience of finding the film's unique style, as well as their favorite in-universe posters and Easter eggs.

"Well, I mean, adaptation's adaptation," Quane explained. "What works on a flat piece of paper isn't going to work within the realm of filmmaking, but we wanted to make sure we harken back to that graphic novel. So we really did take a look at that, the style of what we were doing, just coming up with something unique that would stand out. It also kind of reflects the thematics of the movie. I mean, the movie takes place in a medieval future, which is the society that has moved forward with technology and has flying cars, but who's thinking is still very much rooted in an old-fashioned sort of sensibility. Unfortunately, a little like some aspects of our society today. That idea of making a movie in CGI, but giving it that nostalgic, sort of traditional throwback feel, it felt like it was a great nod to the graphic novel, but it also supported the thematic of what we were trying to say with the material."

"We really love all the horrible propaganda that's out there," Bruno revealed. "It was a thing that was fun to think about, and we were able to, unfortunately, pull from our own world. Like "Slaytorade", and "If you see something, slay something." There's unfortunately too many examples in our own world, of how we will judge people and hold them back. But it was, at the same time, fun to parody that."

What Is Nimona About?

In Nimona, when Ballister Boldheart (Riz Ahmed), a knight in a futuristic medieval world, is framed for a crime he didn't commit, the only one who can help him prove his innocence is Nimona (Chlo? Grace Moretz), a mischievous teen with a taste for mayhem -- who also happens to be a shapeshifting creature Ballister has been trained to destroy. But with the entire kingdom out to get him, Nimona's the best (or technically the only) sidekick Ballister can hope for. And as the lines between heroes, villains, and monsters start to blur, the two of them set out to wreak serious havoc -- for Ballister to clear his name once and for all, and for Nimona to...just wreak serious havoc. Nimona is directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane. The film also stars Eugene Lee Yang as Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin, Frances Conroy as The Director, and Beck Bennett as Sir Thoddeus Sureblade.

"I don't think it could be happening at a better time," Stevenson told ComicBook.com in a separate interview. "It truly is this story that has just gained meaning since the comic. And it does... A lot of things have fallen into place for me, clearly. But it's also a time in the world where it's just like we really need, I think that it asks people to have love and empathy, even if they don't fully understand. And I think that that's really, really needed right now in the world. Not only for people who identify in that way who are seeing themselves, but also for people who love someone who is trans or queer in some way and in some movie that just asks you to see people and listen. And I think we really need that right now."

Have you watched Nimona yet? What are your favorite Easter eggs in the film? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

Nimona is now available to stream exclusively on Netflix.

A few weeks ago there was supposed to be a match between Bayley and Shotzi that would decide whether or not Bayley kept her spot in the Money in the Bank ladder match, but it sort of vanished and never happened. WWE finally had the match happen on tonight's episode of SmackDown, which first came to be after IYO SKY accepted the match on Bayley's behalf. Bayley was ultimately able to defeat Shotzi with some help from SKY, securing her spot at Money in the Bank. Shotzi would attack Bayley and SKY backstage but that would lead to Shotzi getting slammed onto a table. Then SKY would hold her down while Bayley cut her hair, and we'll likely see the ramifications of that next week on SmackDown.

Bayley kicked Shotzi and then grabbed her hair as she clubbed her on the head. Bayley missed a punch and Shotzi hit a bulldog. Then Shotzi hit a running knee and a big right hand but Bayley kicked out of the cover. Shotzi took out IYO SKY and then got back in the ring with Bayley, but Bayley hit a Bayley to Belly into a cover but Shotzi kicked out. Then Bayley hit Shotzi with a number of punches on the mat.

Did #DamgeCTRL go too far? ?@itsBayleyWWE @Iyo_SkyWWE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/vjKQR6d8ZG

-- WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) July 1, 2023

Shotzi blocked a suplex and then reversed one into a DDT. Shotzi then hit punches on Bayley and a running knee before connecting with a stand-up enziguri. It appeared that Shotzi tweaked her knee but she was still able to go over Bayley. Shotzi covered Bayley but she kicked out and then Shotzi hit a big move off the second rope.

Shotzi pinned Bayley but IYO SKY pulled Bayley's foot over the bottom rope. Then Bayley raked the eyes of Shotzi without the referee seeing and then she pinned Shotzi for the win, retaining her spot in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. A little bit later we got a backstage segment that had Shotzi confronting SKY and Bayley. Numbers eventually were too much to overcome and Damage CTRL picked her up and slammed Shotzi onto the table.

Sky then held Shotzi down on the table as Bayley threw powder into Shotzi's face. Then Bayley took scissors and started cutting Shotzi's hair, revealing a big swatch of green hair before they left Shotzi in the room. We'll have to wait and see what Shotzi's new look is next week, but in the meantime, you can find the full card for Money in the Bank below.

• World Heavyweight Championship: Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor
• Bloodline Civil War: Roman Reigns & Solo Sikoa vs. The Usos
• Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Ricochet vs. Shinsuke Nakamura vs. LA Knight vs. Santos Escobar vs. Butch vs. Damian Priest vs. Logan Paul
• Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Zelina Vega vs. Zoey Stark vs. Becky Lynch vs. Bayley vs. Iyo Sky vs. Trish Stratus
• Cody Rhodes vs. Dominik Mysterio

WWE's Money in the Bank kicks off on Saturday, July 1st at 3 PM EST, and will stream exclusively on Peacock.

What did you think of the match? Let us know in the comments and as always you can talk all things wrestling with me on Twitter @MattAguilarCB!

Everything in the film and television industry seems to be in a state of stasis, with the Writers Guild of America currently on strike and the Screen Actors Guild currently trying to negotiate a better contract to avoid going on strike. The SAG-AFTRA strike could be avoided, but it is becoming more and more likely that we could see both the WGA and SAG on strike at the same time. Marvel Studios has already been forced to halt production on a bunch of projects and cancel their appearance at San Diego Comic-Con's Hall H due to the ongoing WGA strike and possible SAG-AFTRA strike, and now it seems that one of their stars is now speaking out on what could happen with the next Avengers movie if the actors do indeed go on strike. While speaking with Inverse to promote his new series Twisted Metal, Anthony Mackie (Captain America: Brave New World) spoke about what could happen to Avengers: The Kang Dynasty if an agreement isn't reached between the studios and the actors.

"It's a sh*t show if we go on strike," Mackie continues by revealing that the only way forward is for the studios to come correct with a new deal. "They're going to have to. Unless they get a bunch of f*cking YouTubers to make Avengers 5!"

"Once the studios went public and were bought out by major companies, we were f*cked. It's no longer about art. It's no longer about interesting, fun work. It's about end-of-the-quarter profit sharing. It's about shareholders. So you're literally just raping and pillaging the industry. It's cannibalism." The Captain America: Brave New World star added.

Avengers: The Kang Dynasty Writer is Excited to Work With Actors on Film

Although it's been rumored that writer Jeff Loveness has exited his duties penning the script for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, he recently made an appearance on ComicBook.com's Phase Zero podcast and revealed to our very own Brandon Davis exactly which actors he's excited to work with on the film.

"I can't say specifically. I think I'd get in trouble. I gotta get better at talking to the internet. But, like, just characters that we like? I mean, I think we're excited for the actors more than even the characters right now because we've got a really good crop of performers. We've got Florence Pugh and Jonathan Majors and Letitia Wright. We've got such a deep bench of really good actors and I think everyone is going to get their chance to shine. I cant say who, but I think we've got a deep bench and it's fun to finally put everybody into the game."

Captain America: Brave New World is expected to arrive in theaters on August 26, 2024 and Avengers: The Kang Dynasty will hit theaters on May 1, 2026!

What do you think about Anthony Mackie's comments? Are you disappointed about all of the strikes effecting your favorite franchises? Let us know in the comments below or by hitting up our writer @NateBrail on Twitter!

Warner Bros. Discovery is teaming with Save the Children in a new, global girls' empowerment initiative, themed to the release of director Greta Gerwig's Barbie, in theaters soon. According to a statement from Warner Bros. Discovery, the campaign will help girls around the world receive the learning resources and support they need to make their dreams a reality. Mattel, creator of the global icon Barbie and IP owner of the brand, has partnered with Save the Children for nearly two decades and launched the Barbie Dream Gap Project in 2018; they will partner with WBD on the new campaign.

Kicking off today, the campaign will receive global attention on WBD linear, digital, and social platforms. Initiatives include an in-show integration on HGTV's "Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge," consumer activations through brand partnerships, and a Charity Buzz auction that features tickets to the Los Angeles and London premieres of the movie "Barbie," among other exciting items. They also announced today that they planned to let contest winners stay in a real-life Malibu Barbie Dream House.

"Warner Bros. Discovery is a long-standing supporter of Save the Children, so we are tickled pink to tap into the movie 'Barbie' to inspire and nurture the limitless potential in young girls around the world," said Louise Soper, Senior Vice President, Global Brand Partnerships for Warner Bros. Pictures. "From astronaut, journalist, entrepreneur, and now movie star, Barbie's over 250 inspirational careers remind us that you can be whatever you want to be, and give back to your community too."

Barbie stars, including Margot Robbie, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Simu Liu, and Will Ferrell, filmed a text-to-donate public service announcement that encourages viewers to text 'Barbie' to 707070 and join WBD in supporting the work of Save the Children. The PSAs will begin airing today on WBD platforms globally, from sports and streaming to cable and broadcast.

"Save the Children was established by a woman who believed she could accomplish things others didn't believe were possible. That legacy still guides us today as we work to see girls everywhere embrace their potential," said Luciana Bonifacio, Save the Children's Chief Development Officer. "This is why we are excited to partner with Warner Bros. Discovery, Mattel, and the movie Barbie to provide girls in the U.S. and around the world access to education and resources, encouraging them to believe in their own potential and achieve their dreams."

"As the original girl empowerment brand, we couldn't be more proud to join Warner Bros. Discovery during this exciting moment in Barbie's history to support Save the Children," said Lisa McKnight, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Barbie & Dolls, Mattel. "Barbie launched the Dream Gap Project with a global effort to level the playing field for girls, which cannot be done alone. Together, Mattel and Warner Bros. Discovery are partnering with Save the Children to help girls reach their full potential."

In the U.S., the partnership will support Save the Children's early education, summer and after school programming to ensure children and their families have the resources and support needed to reach their goals. Internationally, it will support Save the Children's girls' empowerment programming by providing services across education, health, justice and child protection sectors.

After years of being in the works and a brief cancelation by Blue Sky, the film adaptation of Nimona is finally a reality. Nimona turns ND Stevenson's beloved graphic novel into a cinematic blockbuster, and now that the film has arrived on Netflix, there's definitely a lot to take in. ComicBook.com recently spoke to some of the cast and crew of Nimona, who shared what aspects of the film they're most excited to see audiences respond to.

"When I saw the film a few weeks ago, I brought my friends with me and we're all in our twenties," Chlo? Grace Moretz, who voices Nimona, explained. "I think what I love the most was seeing that each person gravitated to a different thing in the story, and Nimona touched their hearts in a different way with each person. I think the biggest thing that I love after watching this film is talking to people and having connections of why they gravitated to it and what it meant to them. Because there's not a lot of stories that it feels like each person has such a custom experience with it each and every time, and I think that's really rare and beautiful."

"I just can't wait for people to sit, to meet Nimona, and what Chloe has done with Nimona," Ballister Boldheart actor Riz Ahmed said. "It's just next level. We all know she's an amazing actor, but I just think this incredibly kind of sprightly, mischievous, hilarious character that she has brought to life. I honestly think is just kind of a classic personality, a classic character, and I just can't wait for people to meet her."

"I'm excited to see people's response to how careful and thoughtful the decisions were to make this script work as a film," Eugene Lee Yang, who voices Ambrosius Goldenloin, revealed. "And I hope and I know that a lot of the graphic novel fans will see the value in what story is being told on screen. And I really hope that anyone, regardless of age or background, enjoys it. But I really especially hope queer audiences get that this is a story for them and it's by them, and I think that's so awesome."

"I mean, well, first of all, I hope they have fun," co-director Troy Quane shared. "I hope they sit down and they have some popcorn or their treat of choice and enjoy the movie. I mean, we worked really hard to make it funny and big and exciting and action-packed, but at the end of the day, you do hope they walk away with the idea of just get a chance to know someone, get a chance to see them for who they really are. Whether you accept that or not is one thing, but at least give the opportunity to not pre-judge and just take a look at what's in front of you. And I think that would make a huge difference in the lives of so many people."

"Truthfully, I really want shape-shifters to be a bigger thing," Stevenson said with a laugh. "I love shape-shifters, I always have. Every time there's a shape-shifter, I just glom on real hard. So that's why this story exists. And I just truly want to see my nephew pretending to be a shape-shifter and turning into whales and gorillas and everything. I want more. Give me more. My little self who loved shape-shifters, I want to see more."

What Is Nimona About?

In Nimona, when Ballister Boldheart (Riz Ahmed), a knight in a futuristic medieval world, is framed for a crime he didn't commit, the only one who can help him prove his innocence is Nimona (Chlo? Grace Moretz), a mischievous teen with a taste for mayhem -- who also happens to be a shapeshifting creature Ballister has been trained to destroy. But with the entire kingdom out to get him, Nimona's the best (or technically the only) sidekick Ballister can hope for. And as the lines between heroes, villains, and monsters start to blur, the two of them set out to wreak serious havoc -- for Ballister to clear his name once and for all, and for Nimona to...just wreak serious havoc. Nimona is directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane. The film also stars Eugene Lee Yang as Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin, Frances Conroy as The Director, and Beck Bennett as Sir Thoddeus Sureblade.

Have you watched Nimona yet? What did you think of the film? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

Nimona is now available to stream exclusively on Netflix.

A critically acclaimed PS4 game came to PS5 this week. Just like on PS4, to own the game on PS5 you need to fork over $24.99. However, if you already own the PS4 version of the game, you can nab the PS5 version for free. And according to the developer of the game, the PS5 version of the title is an upgraded version of the PS4 game, making use off "haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, audio feedback and lighting" in order to take the game to the "next level."

The game in question is Dead Cells, which is now available on PS5, as of yesterday. The game has yet to come to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, so this is the first "next-gen" version of the game. That said, if you're familiar with the game, you'll know it's not going to transform your hardware into an airpot runway. In other words, it's not very technically demanding, but it's very good.

Debuting back in 2018 via developer Motion Twin, the roguelike-Metroidvania game boasts Metacritic scores ranging from 87 to 91. It is widely considered one of the best games of its year, which saw the likes of God of War, Marvel's Spider-Man, and Red Dead Redemption 2 release.

"Dead Cells puts you in control of a failed alchemic experiment trying to figure out what's happening on a sprawling, ever-changing and seemingly cursed Island. Immortal but crippled, your last resort is to take over bodies in order to move, explore... and fight," reads an official description of the game on the PlayStation Store. "While you may well be immortal, the corpses you possess are not. Each time your host is destroyed, you will be sent back to the dungeon to find yourself a new one and start again..."

The game's official pitch continues: "Experience a Roguevania, mixing an interconnected world, branching paths and unlockable skills with the constant adrenaline-pumping threat of permadeath. No checkpoints. You either vanquish the final boss in one go or you try again. However, you keep some of your progress for successive runs new paths you've unlocked, access to new levels, mutations, abilities and weapons. Tough but fair combat, responsive controls, challenging foes, and of course, the emergency panic roll to get you out of trouble make for a visceral and cathartic action game."

For more coverage on all PlayStation games -- including all of the latest news, rumors, leaks, speculation, and deals as it all pertains to both PS4 and PS5, as well as PlayStation Plus -- click here. Meanwhile, and as always, feel free to leave a comment letting us know what you think.

Jack Ryan season 4 may be teasing John Krasinski's return to the role in the Rainbow Six movie. The Tom Clancy universe is a very, very rich one. The author is probably one of the most successful when it comes to how many times his work has been adapted not just in movies and TV, but also video games. Gaming publisher Ubisoft has the rights to use Tom Clancy's name on a bunch of video games that are loosely associated with him, including the Rainbow Six games which aren't even really based on the books any more and are just tactical PvP shooters.

With that said, the games have kept the author's IP very relevant as well as a number of live-action adaptations. Amazon's Jack Ryan series has been hugely successful and has paved the way for other Tom Clancy adaptations such as Without Remorse and in the future, Rainbow Six. With that said, Rainbow Six will continue the story of Without Remorse, but it's unclear if any of these exist within the same universe as the Jack Ryan TV series. They're all made, at least in part, with Paramount with the two released projects being on Amazon Prime. However, the first episode of Jack Ryan season 4 may be teasing something. Near the beginning of the episode, Jack Ryan is briefing the President on a situation and when asked a pretty heavy question, Ryan gives a vague non-answer. The President responds by joking that lines like that may lead to Ryan entering into a career in politics, which Ryan hates the idea of.

???? #RainbowSix #JackRyan pic.twitter.com/MvjSoueJg1

-- Caleb Williams (@KnightGambit) June 30, 2023

However, in the books, Jack Ryan is the President of the United States in Rainbow Six (shoutout Caleb Williams/@KnightGambit on Twitter for the info). It's possible this could be teasing that John Krasinski would reprise the role, likely briefly, for Rainbow Six as a way to continue that universe. Or it's just a fun nod to the books, we don't really know, but as the final season of the show rolls out on Amazon, we may get more hints to the future.

Do you want to see Jack Ryan in the Rainbow Six movie? Let me know in the comments or hit me up on Twitter @Cade_Onder.

Former WWE star Darren 'Droz' Drozdov has passed away at the age of 54. WWE shared a statement from Drozdov's family, which revealed that Drozdov passed away this morning of natural causes. Drozdov was involved in a tragic ring accident while wrestling for WWE in 1999, and as a result, he was unable to move from the neck down. In the statement from his family, they shared a message from Drozdov that exemplified the positivity he brought into the world despite the difficult circumstances. Drozdov said, "There is always another day. Just because I'm paralyzed and stuck in a wheelchair, doesn't mean my life is over. I've learned to live again, and my life is far from over." Our thoughts are with Drozdov's family and friends, and you can find the family's full statement below.

"We are sad to share our beloved Darren passed away this morning of natural causes. There are no words to convey the deep sense of loss and sadness we are feeling right now. Darren, affectionately known as "Droz," was involved in a tragic ring accident while wrestling for the WWE in 1999 that rendered him a quadriplegic. Nevertheless, Droz maintained a championship mindset and lived every day to the fullest even though he was unable to move from the neck down for the past 24 years.

His own words sum up his relentless positivity in the midst of adversity: 'There is always another day. Just because I'm paralyzed and stuck in a wheelchair, doesn't mean my life is over. I've learned to live again, and my life is far from over.' We lived this journey with him over the past 24 years. We were always there through the good times and the bad, and provided him with our unconditional love.

We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to everyone. All of his fans, teammates, colleagues, and friends for all the love and support he received over the years. You all gave him meaning, purpose and something to live for. He loved each and every one of you and cherished the conversations, notes and letters he received. His faith in humanity never faltered, so know that for all the love you've shown him, he loved you back. We also would also like to thank WWE for treating him like family, and for all of their love, support and stepping up to make sure that Darren always had the proper care and treatment needed to live in his condition over the past 24 years.

He was a devoted son, brother, and friend who had always put others first, especially his family. He was kind, generous and was always there for his people. He was our guiding light who lit up our lives with infinite love and wonder. His smile was healing. His warmth, love, and laughter were infectious. We could always turn to him for wisdom and solace and his absence feels like a giant hole in our family and our hearts.

Everyone who knew Darren was a better person because of it. He taught everyone so much about how to look at life: how to put things in perspective, how to overcome adversity, and how to show compassion for others. He would not want anyone to be sad at this moment and would want to this to be a celebration of his life, to be remembered for all the great things that he accomplished, the fun, the laughter, the great memories he shared with everyone."

Our thoughts are with Drozdov's family and friends.

Only Up! is one of the best-selling games on Steam right now thanks to its explosive popularity amongst streamers who have been streaming the game a ton over the last week or so across YouTube, Twitch, and Kick. The game has been available since the end of May, but only recently did it catch on, and once it caught one, it exploded. That said, this explosion was halted a few hours ago when the game was mysteriously removed from Steam among rumors that it was removed for stealing assets. There doesn't appear to be anything to these claims though as the game, after being removed from Steam for a few hours, is back.

There is still no confirmed reason why it was taken down, but three hours ago developer SCKRgames -- who is also the publisher of the game -- noted they were aware of the issue by tweeting that the game would soon be available on Steam again. This is all the independent developer had to say about the matter though.

As always, we will keep you updated as the situation evolves. If there is an issue of stolen assets, there's a good chance the game is coming right back down. However, the fact the game was pulled, and then added again, suggests this is not the problem.

"You are a young teenage Jackie from the ghetto who wants to get out of poverty and embark on a journey of learning about the world and yourself," reads an official blurb about the game. "The world has definitely gone crazy, though it has never been normal, but maybe now is the chance for you. Crisis is a time for action and decisive steps...except it's scary, because every step can set you back far. Sometimes it is difficult to choose the right path, but do not be afraid, you can always repeat, we learn from mistakes. Jackie is to learn that to get to a new place you must first make a jump and get off the ground, not knowing what will happen in the future... A samurai has no goal, only a way, stoicism, patience and cunning will help you to reach the very top, but what awaits there - you never know... Let's go? Only Up!"

An official pitch for the game continues: "Only Up! is inspired by the fairytale 'Jack and the Beanstalk' and reminds some of a platformer. You'll follow the same mythological path as Jack to achieve something more than just climbing to the very top. Among the features of the game are the ability to slow down time and change the speed of your character to be as collected as possible when making an important step or jump. The game also contains hundreds of Easter eggs and various references."

The Batman director Matt Reeves has seemingly confirmed that director of photography Greig Fraser will be back for The Batman Part II. Fresh off his Academy Award win for the first Dune movie, Reeves appeared to reveal that his collaborator will be back for the sequel in a new interview. Reeves and Fraser previously collaborated on Let Me In prior to The Batman, with the upcoming The Batman Part II marking their third movie together. Speaking on the Team Deakins podcast with another Academy Award-winning cinematographer, Roger Deakins, Reeves spoke openly about his working relationship with Fraser and appeared to indicate that his collaborator will return for The Batman Part II.

"I have had so many wonderful collaborators to work with and when you find someone who you love working with you just want to say like 'Come on, please let's let's just keep working together because this is such a... How would you how much farther can we push it?'" Reeves said. "I've been talking to Greg about (it), I'm trying to write the next movie now with my partner, we're doing this thing and he's like going, let's just push it farther." It's not entirely clear if Fraser is signed on for the sequel or if he and Reeves have simply had preliminary talks.

One person that is excited for Fraser's likely return, in addition to everyone else, is Roger Deakins himself. Earlier this year the two-time Oscar winner lamented that Fraser's work on The Batman wasn't nominated for Best Cinematoography at The Academy Awards, calling it the "best work" of the year. Deakins reiterated his love for The Batman on his podcast episode with Reeves, adding:

"I'm really glad you did Batman, because I've never been a fan of Batman, sorry, until your film. I've seen it probably three or four times. And I think it's it's very moving. I mean, I love it. I connect with the characters. I connect with what you're saying with it, which is what I want from a movie. It's great."

It was previously reported that The Batman Part II would begin filming before the end of 2023, aiming for a Fall start. As of this writing the sequel is is scheduled to open in theaters on October 3rd, 2025, but no official casting or details about the film have been revealed just yet.

The Flash's Ezra Miller is officially breaking their silence on a harassment order they received after it officially expired in the state of Massachusetts. The harassment order came after Shannon Guin alleged they behaved inappropriately with their non-binary child and harassed her family in a story from The Daily Beast last summer. No criminal charges were ever filed against Miller, and the actor's attorney, Marrissa Elkins, says that all interactions with the child were initiated by the mother. The reports also claimed that The Flash star was wielding a weapon, specifically a firearm, around the child, which was also denied by them and their attorney (via Deadline).

"The original order, pursued by Shannon Guin, on behalf of her minor child, was based on untrue allegations," Elkins revealed in a statement. "Frustratingly for Ezra, Guin lodged her false allegations at a time when Ezra was struggling with significant mental health issues, and was unable to come to court to defend themself against the spurious claims made by this individual. Had Ezra been able to appear in court last year and share the truth about their very limited interactions with Ms. Guin, I am confident the original order would have never been issued."

Miller also released a statement on the situation which you can read below:

I'm encouraged by today's outcome and very grateful at this moment to everyone who has stood beside me and sought to ensure that this egregious misuse of the protective order system was halted. Protective orders are meant to provide safety for individuals, families, and children who are in danger. They are not meant to be used as weapons by those seeking attention or fleeting tabloid fame or some sort of personal
vengeance when there are people in true and dire need of these services. I have been unjustly and directly targeted by an individual who the facts have shown has a history of such manipulative and destructive actions. I implore those members of the media who have recklessly spread false claims and failed to accurately report the truth and context of this story, to hold themselves to a higher standard and take the time to find the facts, rather than chasing the clicks. On a personal note, I want everyone to know that I am continuing to do my best to preserve my own wellness and what I can to reverse the collateral damage this ordeal has brought upon me and those close to me. Finally, to all you many beings in this world who have had the enormous courage to see me through it all and make it here with me - I will spend a long time trying to explain to you what it has meant to have your support. You have my undying gratitude, admiration, and love."

Due to all of their allegations, Miller's future has long been in doubt with no one at the studio giving a solid answer on whether or not the actor will continue on as The Flash. Newly appointed DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran stood behind the actor ahead of the release of The Flash but still couldn't give a solid answer on if they would return or not, leaving everything up in the air. Although, The Flash director Andy Muschietti did confirm that if he returned to helm a sequel, Miller would continue on as the Fastest Man Alive.

The Flash is in theaters now!

Justice League Dark is coming to Cryptozoic Entertainment's DC Deck-Building Game, and the big Kickstarter campaign is now live. Cryptozoic didn't just bring Justice League Dark to the party though, as fans can also get a new Shazam! Vs Black Adam Rivals set, two Rebirth One-Shot Packs, a Legion of Doom Expansion Pack, and a JSA Crossover Crisis Pack as part of the campaign. The Justice League Dark box will bring 8 playable characters, a new seal cards mechanic, and a new transform keyword, which will also cards to transform into other cards. You can find all of the details on the campaign right here.

In the Justice League Dark set you'll be attempting to seal the threats of magical Super-Villains and transform your cards into more powerful forms, and you'll do this through Sealing cards and Transforming. Sealing cards will add to your score at the end of the game, and some cards have special Seal bonuses. Meanwhile, some cards will have Transform requirements, which will net you other cards and bonuses once unlocked.

The Shazam! Vs. Black Adam Rivals set has players taking on the role of Shazam and Black Adam, and your goal is to defeat your opponent three times. Each time a character is defeated, they gain new abilities and become more difficult to beat, and Confrontation, Block, and Weakness Cards also help keep things lively.

Then there's the Legion of Doom Expansion, which brings in a classic Super Friends flavor to the villains. There are 13 villains as part of the set, and they can be combined with any of the villains from the other DC Deck-Building Games.

One of the most welcome surprises are the Rebirth One-Shots, which bring the first expansions to the Rebirth cooperative gameplay standalone game. There are two One-Shot packs, including Cry For Justice and Time Heist. Cry For Justice features Green Arrow and Black Canary and adds 6 signature cards and 9 standard cards. Time Heist then adds The Atom and Vixen, as well as standard and signature cards just like Cry For Justice.

The final part of the campaign is Crossover Crisis 1, an expansion that adds JSA Characters, impossible Mode super-villains, and Crisis Cards. There's also a new Golden Age Crisis mode, which activates additional challengers as more Super-Villains are defeated.

There are a few Kickstarter Exclusives, including a special Exclusive Raymond Gay cover and a Rivals Shazam! Vs Black Adam playmat. The Street Goals are also plentiful, and so far the Justice League Dark set has unlocked new Promo cards, a new expansion, foil on the box, a Kickstarter Oversized Character, a Kickstarter Nemesis card, and more. There's also been a new card unlocked for Rivals, and the next stretch goal has foil being added to the Rivals box. You can find the full campaign for Justice League Dark right here.

Are you excited for the Justice League Dark DC Deck-Building Game? Let us know in the comments or as always you can talk all things gaming and DC with me on Twitter @MattAguilarCB!

Nimona finally arrived on Netflix on Friday, after a long and complicated journey to be adapted. The animated film, which is inspired by ND Stevenson's graphic novel of the same name, was rescued by Netflix last year, after originally being greenlit and then canceled mid-production by the now Disney-owned Blue Sky Studios. With a near-decade from the Nimona graphic novel's creation to the film's debut, some of the story's elements, including LGBTQ+ romance and explorations of gender identity, have taken on a whole new meaning. Stevenson, who came out as transgender in in 2021, addressed that relevance while speaking to ComicBook.com about Nimona.

"I don't think it could be happening at a better time," Stevenson said in our interview, which you can check out above. "It truly is this story that has just gained meaning since the comic. And it does... A lot of things have fallen into place for me, clearly. But it's also a time in the world where it's just like we really need, I think that it asks people to have love and empathy, even if they don't fully understand. And I think that that's really, really needed right now in the world. Not only for people who identify in that way who are seeing themselves, but also for people who love someone who is trans or queer in some way and in some movie that just asks you to see people and listen. And I think we really need that right now."

What Is Nimona About?

In Nimona, when Ballister Boldheart (Riz Ahmed), a knight in a futuristic medieval world, is framed for a crime he didn't commit, the only one who can help him prove his innocence is Nimona (Chlo? Grace Moretz), a mischievous teen with a taste for mayhem -- who also happens to be a shapeshifting creature Ballister has been trained to destroy. But with the entire kingdom out to get him, Nimona's the best (or technically the only) sidekick Ballister can hope for. And as the lines between heroes, villains, and monsters start to blur, the two of them set out to wreak serious havoc -- for Ballister to clear his name once and for all, and for Nimona to...just wreak serious havoc. Nimona is directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane. The film also stars Eugene Lee Yang as Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin, Frances Conroy as The Director, and Beck Bennett as Sir Thoddeus Sureblade.

"I just can't wait for people to sit, to meet Nimona, and what Chloe has done with Nimona," Ahmed told ComicBook.com in a separate interview. "It's just next level. We all know she's an amazing actor, but I just think this incredibly kind of sprightly, mischievous, hilarious character that she has brought to life. I honestly think is just kind of a classic personality, a classic character, and I just can't wait for people to meet her."

Have you watched Nimona yet? What did you think of the film? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

Nimona is now available to stream exclusively on Netflix.

Virtually ever since audiences met Emilia Clarke's Qi'ra in Solo: A Star Wars Story, we've hoped to see the actor return to the role, and while there's no updates on such a possibility, Clarke will still be asked the question for years to come. In a new interview for IMDB, Clarke was asked about such a return, which first saw fellow Star Wars alum Ben Mendelsohn step in to ask the question after Clarke was noticeably flustered, before she joked that she couldn't do Star Wars because she's now a part of Marvel. Clarke is currently appearing in Secret Invasion on Disney+.

After Mendelsohn asks if Clarke would want to reprise Qi'ra, Clarke responded, "Well ... you know what? Um..." before Mendelsohn jumped in to offer to take the question. After they both laugh, Clarke jokes, "I'm in Marvel now, I'm not allowed."

the look on that woman's face and the panic in her voice THAT WOMAN KNOWS SOMETHING pic.twitter.com/ZUtwUsSRDG

-- hayden? (@mcuwaititi) June 29, 2023

While her initial reaction is sure to result in all sorts of translations, it would seem as though the actor was tasked with offering either an honest reaction or offering a diplomatic response, which could have either ignited or killed hope about such a return. It's unclear whether any of these reactions would have leaned closer toward the likelihood of a return, though only time will tell whether we could ever get more of Qi'ra.

In Solo, audiences learned that Han Solo (Alden Ehrenreich) had a relationship with Qi'ra earlier in his life, with the two becoming separated and Qi'ra being sucked into the criminal underworld. The film's ending showed that Qi'ra opted to further immerse herself into the Crimson Dawn, even if it meant allying herself with Maul (Ray Park).

Qi'ra would ultimately return in various comic book events which took place between the events of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Qi'ra's grand plan was to activate her Crimson Dawn followers throughout the galaxy in hopes of taking out Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine. When her efforts failed, she abandoned her work with Crimson Dawn and all the benefits that came with it, opting for a life of isolation and solitude. When last we saw Qi'ra, she had survived the events of Return of the Jedi to at least see that Vader and Palpatine had been defeated, even if she had no part in it.

Stay tuned for details on a possible future for Clarke in Star Wars.

Would you like to see Qi'ra return to Star Wars? Let us know in the comments or contact Patrick Cavanaugh directly on Twitter to talk all things Star Wars and horror!

Two recent hits on Freeform are coming to an end. On Friday, it was announced that the network has canceled live-action series Single Drunk Female and The Watchful Eye. Single Drunk Female aired on Freeform for two seasons, while The Watchful Eye had aired on the network for only one season. This means that Freeform's original titles now include the final season of Grown-ish, as well as existing dramas Good Trouble, Cruel Summer, and While You Were Breeding, and the upcoming animated comedy Praise Petey.

What Is Single Drunk Female About?

Single Drunk Female follows 20-something alcoholic Samantha Fink (Sofia Black-D'Elia) who, after a public flame-out at a New York media company, is forced to seize the only chance she has to sober up and avoid jail time: moving back home with her overbearing mother, Carol (Ally Sheedy). Back in Greater Boston, Samantha sets out on a path to move past her worst self and figure out her best self. Kinda. Single Drunk Female also stars Rebecca Henderson, Sasha Comp?re, Lily Mae Harrington and Garrick Bernard.

"This season, especially, we really found a groove, tonally and with the greater cast," Black-D'Elia told Collider in an interview earlier this year. "It feels more like an ensemble this season. And so, I'm excited, not just for Sam, if we got to go again, but for everybody because I think all of those dynamics have come to a really interesting point, by the end of the second season."

What Is The Watchful Eye About?

The Watchful Eye follows Elena Santos, a young woman with a complicated past, maneuvering her way into working as a live-in nanny for an affluent family in Manhattan. She quickly learns that everyone in the mysterious building has deadly secrets and ulterior motives. What they don't know, however, is that Elena has some shocking secrets of her own. The Watchful Eye stars Mariel Molino, Warren Christie, Kelly Bishop, Jon-Michael Ecker, Amy Acker, and Aliyah Royale.

"We're gonna get to know some of our other characters in the world," Fox explained in an interview with Deadline. "This world gets a little bit bigger with each episode and a little bit richer and more complex. I think we're going to learn a lot more about the history of the building. There is a puzzle piece put in place with each episode. Part of what the viewer should be figuring out in the first few episodes is, 'Wait, what are we trying to solve for here?' There's a whodunit, and there's a whydunit. There's the supernatural component too. One of my really favorite things about it is that there's sort of no way to prove that it's not happening, but when something is happening, just in your head, it can make you think, like, 'Am I losing my grip on reality? Is there something in this building that's making me see things?' It's yet another test for Elena."

What do you think of Freeform canceling Single Drunk Female and The Watchful Eye? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

A new Xbox sale has made one of the best Xbox 360 games that is also playable on Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X, just $2.49. The game typically costs $10, so this represents a savings of 75 percent. The only catch is this deal is only available for three more days at the moment of writing this. To couple this deal, the game's successor -- which is appropriately one of the best Xbox One games -- is also 75 percent off, knocking it down from $20 to $4.99. This deal has the same limitations of availability, but if you're reading this before July 3, you can capitalize on both, nabbing Limbo and Inside in the process for a combined $7.50.

For those that know nothing about either of these games, they both come the way of Danish studio Playdead, a team that has been around since 2006, yet has only released two games. In other words, they are a team that takes its time, but the results speak for themselves.

The first of these two games is Limbo, a puzzle-platformer from 2010. The game debuted on July 21, 2010, specifically, and was originally published by Microsoft as an Xbox 360 exclusive. The game is commonly listed as one of the best games of all time. The studios' other game, its second game, is also considered one of the greatest games ever made. That game is called Inside, which is a successor to Limbo that was released in 2016. Like its predecessor, it was initially an Xbox exclusive when it released on June 29, 2016, but this time it was via Xbox One.

While Limbo is an Xbox 360 game, it was brought to Xbox One in 2014. It is playable on every Xbox console, via backward compatibility, minus the original Xbox. Meanwhile, Inside can be played on Xbox, as well as Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X via backward compatibility.

For more Xbox coverage -- including everything between the latest news and deals, the latest rumors and leaks, and the latest reviews, previews, and interviews -- click here. Meanwhile, and as always, feel free to leave a comment or two letting us know what you think.

Sony Pictures Animation has finally released the sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse in theaters, and it's another massive hit. All of the reactions to Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse have been mostly positive, and it has been having its way at the box office, doing more than the first film in its opening weekend. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse brings audiences back into the world of Miles Morales/Spider-Man, and it seems that the events of the first film have caused a set of chain reactions that lead into the sequel. One of the major things that happens in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse happens to be a major cliffhanger that shows our Miles getting trapped in another universe that just happens to house a variant that is actually the Prowler. It turns out that this version of the character was originally going to be called Wiles, which is a fun play on the Mario and Wario names from the Super Mario Bros. video game universe. Well, at least according to a new tweet from director Kemp Powers, which you can check out below.

"A 2020 movement test of Miles G. (boards by the amazing @wyntonred and @SpencerWan and anim by @NickTyson) explores how he would've been trained by his Uncle Aaron (the original Prowler) before the events of the film," Powers wrote on Twitter. "We called the character "Wiles" back then."

I'm so glad Kemp tweeted this b/c this always cracked me up- before he was Miles G, he was "Wiles"!
Just like Mario and Wario. https://t.co/23ROjFPOn2

-- Kat Tsai (@Chuwenjie) June 30, 2023

What happens in Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse?

Sony Pictures Animation is teasing big things for our beloved Spider-People in the sequel. Here's a brief synopsis for Across the Spider-Verse: Miles Morales returns to the big screen with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse now playing in theaters after premiering on June 2nd. Miles (Shamiek Moore) reunites with fellow heroes Spider-Gwen (Hailee Steinfeld) and Peter B. Parker (Jake Johnson) for another web-swinging adventure through the multiverse, finding himself at odds with the Spider-Society led by Spider-Man 2099 (Oscar Isaac). Other new heroes include Spider-Woman Jessica Drew (Issa Rae), Spider-Punk (Daniel Kaluuya), and Pavitr Prabhakar (Karan Soni), while new villain the Spot (Jason Schwartzman) also enters the fray. The sequel to Sony Pictures' hit 2018 film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, and written by the team of Chris Miller, Phil Lord, and Dave Callaham.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is exclusively in theaters now!

What do you think about this? Did you enjoy this Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse twist? Let us know in the comments below or by hitting up our writer @NateBrail on Twitter!

Diablo 4 players fill finally be getting some Season 1 news soon during the next developer livestream that was announced this week. That livestream will take place in just a couple of days on July 6th wherein game director Joe Piepiora and lead game producer Timothy Ismay will talk about some of the plans for Season 1. More information on the game's first official season will follow to expand on what's talked about during the presentation, and viewers will have the chance to get some of their questions answered, too, during a Q&A session that'll follow the main conversations.

Seasonal news is something players have been waiting on for awhile now after some players already raced through the game and prepped themselves for Round 2 with another character. Others who might've started Diablo 4 later than most have been hesitant to put much time into a character, too, if they're just going to have to start anew with a fresh character at the start of Season 1 (assuming you do want to partake in the seasonal content).

The first season of Diablo 4 is expected to launch later in July, though Blizzard has not yet set a date for Season 1. That'll hopefully be one of several announcements shared during the event.

Run of show will be Diablo Immortal for our first 15 mins and Diablo 4 for the remainder of the show. This will be a long show so I'm expecting 60+ minutes for this one.

All of this is live so we will have a quick swap of devs in between.

-- Adam Fletcher (@PezRadar) June 30, 2023

Along with Diablo 4, Diablo Immortal will also make an appearance. The mobile and PC game's senior narrative designer Ryan Quinn and lead user experience designer Chris Liao will talk about Diablo Immortal prior to what'll be said about Diablo 4 Season 1. Adam Fletcher, the associate director of community within the Diablo brand, said on Twitter that the Diablo Immortal conversations will take around 15 minutes with the Diablo 4 talks to take 45 minutes or more since the whole event is supposed to be around or longer than 60 minutes.

"Following the conclusion of this hell-packed livestream, we'll publish another article containing a video on demand so you can catch all the invitingly dark details at your own pace," the announcement on the Diablo site said. "We'll also publish 2 new articles which extrapolate on the topics introduced during both the Diablo Immortal and Diablo IV segments of the livestream."

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is now playing in theaters, and it marks the fifth Indiana Jones adventure to star Harrison Ford. Ever since Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indy has encountered many mystical relics, and the new film is no different. From the powers of the Holy Grail to visits from interdimensional beings, Indy has seen a lot of unusual things during his adventures. In the new film, Indy teams up with his goddaughter Helena Shaw (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) in order to stop a Nazi-turned-NASA scientist J?rgen Voller (Mads Mikkelsen) from acquiring Archimedes' Dial and using it to go back and win World War II. Warning: Spoilers Ahead! Towards the end of the film, Indy and Helena find themselves traveling to the past and coming face to face with Archimedes himself. Recently, ComicBook.com talked to director James Mangold about creating the balance between an adventure film and a science-fiction one.

"Well, certainly myself and my co-writers on the picture, we discussed it a lot," Mangold said of adding the time travel elements to Indy's story. "But it's not really so controversial, these movies have a very elegant form. The relic always defines the third act and the power of the relic defines the magic of the movie. So whether you're talking about the Ark of the Covenant or you're talking about the Holy Grail, or at all, we can talk about all of them, but whatever goes down in the third act is usually some kind of reaction to the magic and power and mysticism possessed by the relic itself. And usually pretty mind-blowing."

Mangold continued, "I mean, even the original Raiders I think was a pretty big swing in terms of chasing this tablet through the desert for two hours and then suddenly someone opens this box and the movie turns into Poltergeist or Close Encounters of the Third Kind. It was kind of a massive shift, but a beautiful one and one that in a way forced Indiana Jones to confront, as a scientist, something he could not explain. And I think that has become a staple of all the movies, that each movie ends up culminating with a kind of event, a kind of magical, inexplicable event that forces this doctor, this scientist to suddenly have to wrestle with how he's going to explain this with simple logic."

James Mangold Remembers Seeing Raiders of the Lost Ark:

"It's on this day that I went and saw it in Middletown, New York at the Orange County Cinema," Mangold told ComicBook.com on the 42nd anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark. "I was alone on the first matinee. And blown away," Mangold shared. "It's crazy," he added when asked how it feels to be making his own Indy film. "I mean, on the simplest level, if you go back to the 17-year-old sitting there, I knew I wanted to be a movie director, although seeing Raiders was only galvanizing that feeling. But if you told me that I'd be making a movie with those people on the screen, that would blow my mind."

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is now playing in theaters. You can watch part of our interview with Mangold above.

The Nintendo Switch 2 -- or whatever the Nintendo Switch successor ends up being called -- is one of the worst kept secrets in the industry. Many rumors have suggested the next Nintendo console could release next year. Whether this ends up happening or not, remains to be seen but ahead of this potential date the specs, or roughly the specs, of the console may have been leaked by Bobby Kotick, the boss of Activision.

This week, Microsoft has been in the court room facing off against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission over its proposed deal to acquire Activision Blizzard for $69 billion. During the legal battle, various files that would otherwise never see the light of day have surfaced online. For example, an email between Kotick and Nintendo president Shunturo Furukawa where the pair discuss Activision supporting the next Nintendo console. In this email exchange, Kotick points towards the new Nintendo console having similar capabilities to the PS4 and Xbox One, which would be an upgrade from the current Switch, but still way off modern console gaming, aka the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

"Given closer alignment of Gen 8 platforms and our previous offerings on PS4 and Xbox One, it's reasonable to assume we can make something compelling for NG (next generation) Switch as well," reads the email from the Activision boss.

What makes this email strange, and what gives Nintendo fans hoping for more power from the next Nintendo console, is during his live testimony for the aforementioned case, Kotick turned around and said he didn't know the specs of the next Nintendo console. This obviously seems to conflict with his previous email, unless when Kotick said that to Furukawa it was just a hypothetical. This is possible, but if true, odd.

"I actually think we will likely make a Call of Duty game for a new Nintendo console," said Kotick in his testimony. "I can't tell you there are specific plans, but I can tell you it's something we'd consider. We would consider it once we had the specs, but we don't have them at present. We missed out on the opportunity for this past generation of Switch, but we'd have to wait until the specifications. We don't have any present plans to do so."

You can't just lie in court. You technically can, but not legally. In other words, Kotick is surely telling the truth here. What he meant in his email though is unclear. At the very least, Kotick and Activision either believe or are under the impression the Nintendo Switch 2 will be equal to PS4 and Xbox One in terms of power. If they don't believe this, or are not under this impression, it's unclear why Kotick would mention that in the email unless it's simply to create a level of expectations. Whatever the case, if the next Nintendo console is more akin to the PS4 and Xbox One than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S that will be pretty disappointing.

Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 will begin on July 6th, starting by taking anime viewers to the past. Rather than following the story of Yuji Itadori, the anime adaptation will be examining the earlier life of Satoru Gojo, the Jujutsu Tech teacher who remains the most popular character of the franchise. WIth the premiere installment just a few days from hitting the small screen, a synopsis has been shared to give supernatural shonen fans a better idea of the story to come.

It's been quite some time since we last saw Yuji Itadori front and center in the anime series, as the conclusion of the first season gave way to the first film of the franchise that examined Jujutsu Kaisen's prior protagonist, Yuta Okkotsu. Rather than struggling with the King of the Curses, Yuta had a far different problem in that his cursed energy manifested itself by transforming the deceased love of his life into a monstrous fiend. While Yuta won't be a part of this Gojo-centric flashback, he might just make an appearance in the future of Jujutsu Kaisen's anime.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Synopsis

Titled "Hidden Inventory", the first episode of season 2 shared a brief description but gives fans a hint as to the story that is slated to arrive for Gojo and his Jujutsu Tech student body, "Year 2006. Sorceress Utahime and Mei Mei are investigating a Western-style mansion that has a history. Suddenly, the building begins to collapse and they are thrown into the air..."

While the first cours of the second season will focus on the Gojo flashback, the second cours will bring us back to Yuji and his fellow Jujutsu Tech students. Covering the Shibuya Incident Arc, Yuji might wish that he didn't return to the series based on the challenges that are lying in wait for him and his friends. Jujutsu Kaisen has been a white-hot property since its original arrival in 2018, with the first film becoming one of the biggest anime movies of all time and the manga having over eighty million copies in circulation.

Do you think Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 will be the biggest anime event this summer? Are you looking forward to traveling to the past to see Gojo's story? Feel free to let us know in the comments or hit me up directly on Twitter @EVComedy to talk all things comics, anime, and the world of Jujutsu Tech.

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A structure at the Warner Bros. Studios lot appears to have caught on fire. On Friday afternoon, photos and videos began to surface of smoke billowing from the studio. It is unclear at this point what started the fire or what part of the studio might have been impacted, but a tweet from @E_SGVScanner claims that it could have been a result of a "transformer issue," while Twitter user @Really_Bad_Egg claims that it was an "exterior Air Conditioning system." Multiple tweets, including one from FOX 11 Los Angeles, have suggested that the flames of the fire were quickly knocked down by the fire department. According to The Hollywood Reporter, no one was hurt from the ordeal, and the fire was not intentionally caused.

According to USFireDept.com, Warner Bros. Studios actually has its own independent fire department, one station, ten career firefighters, and eight volunteer firefighters.

BURBANK: 2nd-Alarm structure fire at or near Warner Bros. Studios. Flames are knocked down, no active fire. Sounded like a transformer issue. Dubbed #WarnerIC pic.twitter.com/4m7pWZsyeb

-- E. SGV Scanner (@E_SGVScanner) June 30, 2023

From the overhead video from @abc7 it looked like it was all in an exterior Air Conditioning system and was put out before it got to any other structures.

-- Patrick (@Really_Bad_Egg) June 30, 2023

Crews are on the scene of a fire at a building on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank. Firefighters appear to have largely knocked down the flames. pic.twitter.com/GplIfWqcWQ

-- FOX 11 Los Angeles (@FOXLA) June 30, 2023

Who Owns Warner Bros. Studios?

As of April of 2022, Warner Bros. has merged with Discovery, Inc. to become the larger media conglomerate known as Warner Bros. Discovery. Warner Bros. Discovery is now run by CEO David Zaslav, who has made headlines multiple times for efforts to trim the company's massive budget.

This has included the cancellation of Batgirl and Scoob!: Holiday Haunt back in August of 2022. Both films, which were already completed and were set to debut on HBO Max, were later reported to be canned for the sake of tax write-downs, which will seemingly be recorded in Q3 of 2022. In the days since, Warner Bros. Discovery removed six HBO Max-exclusive movies from their streaming platform, as well as a number of fan-favorite animated series.

Will Warner Bros. shut down TCM?

In recent days, conversation and speculation have swirled around the fate of Turner Classic Movies, the beloved cable network and brand. After a number of employees exited from the company, including executive VP and general manager Pola Chagnon, who had been with the company for 25 years. Directors Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, and Paul Thomas Anderson held an emergency meeting with Zaslav about the issue. Earlier this month, the trio released a statement indicating that they are optimistic about TCM's future, and its continued efforts to celebrate and curate films from the better part of the past century. Warner Bros. Discovery has since walked back some of those proposed changes, and has enlisted Spielberg, Scorsese, and Anderson to curate future content for the channel.

"Turner Classic Movies has always been more than just a channel," the directors' statement reads. "It is truly a precious resource of cinema, open 24 hours a day seven days a week. And while it has never been a financial juggernaut, it has always been a profitable endeavor since its inception. Earlier this week, David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, got in touch to talk about the restructuring of TCM. We understand the pressures and realities of a corporation as large as WBD, of which TCM is one moving part."

"We have each spent time talking to David, separately and together, and it's clear that TCM and classic cinema are very important to him," the statement continues. "Our primary aim is to ensure that TCM's programming is untouched and protected. We are heartened and encouraged by the conversations we've had thus far, and we are committed to working together to ensure the continuation of this cultural touchstone that we all treasure."

All Elite Wrestling's top prize has been heavily protected since it was first introduced back at the company's inaugural event, AEW Double or Nothing 2019. The AEW World Championship has been contested for 39 times in its four-year history, and the bulk of those bouts have come on pay-per-view. Inaugural champion Chris Jericho and longest-reigning champion Kenny Omega both defended the championship just twice on television while second champion Jon Moxley put it up for grabs on AEW Dynamite on seven occasions. Since winning the strap in November 2022, current AEW World Champion Maxwell Jacob Friedman has defended his title just once on AEW television.

The rest of this article contains minor spoilers for AEW Collision.

That is set to change this weekend. AEW taped this Saturday's episode of AEW Collision earlier this week, which is set to feature MJF's AEW Collision in-ring debut. This began as a squash match with Friedman making quick work of Kip Morris. He then took to the microphone to blast the fans in attendance before Ethan Page interrupted. It's worth noting that Page was said to have cut a babyface promo, which would make this the first time that he has operated as a fan favorite since joining AEW. This led to a title match between the two.

MJF vs. Ethan Page may just be an impromptu bout on AEW Collision this week, but this matchup is actually one with deep-rooted history. These two had a blood feud at Page's Alpha-1 Wrestling promotion in Canada back in 2019, which ultimately culminated in a Dog Collar Match.

These foes became friends briefly in AEW last summer. MJF assembled a faction on retainer known as The Firm which included Page and another longtime confidant in Stokely Hathaway among the ranks.

"I have known Max probably since his first week in professional wrestling. He used to work for me in Canada [at Alpha-1]," Page told ComicBook.com last fall. "Stokely was actually his manager at Alpha-1 Wrestling. The three of us have had a relationship together forever. We have natural chemistry. We're all actually friends. For us to be working together on a national and global stage like All Elite Wrestling, to be put in a position like this is incredible."

AEW Collision goes down this Saturday at 8 PM ET on TNT.

Netflix has released the trailer for Sly, the Sylvester Stallone documentary. This documentary is narrated by Stallone himself, teasing a rare unflinching look at a life and a career and what one may have cost the other.

"Do I have regrets? Hell yeah, I have regrets!" Stallone is heard saying as the trailer opens, framing the grim theme of this documentary. "What is healthier? To live under the illusion that you could have been great, or actually have an opportunity to be great and then you blow it and you realize you're a failure?"

Synopsis: For nearly 50 years Sylvester Stallone has entertained millions with iconic characters and blockbuster franchises, from Rocky to Rambo to The Expendables. This retrospective documentary offers an intimate look at the Oscar-nominated actor-writer-director-producer, paralleling his inspirational underdog story with the indelible characters he has brought to life.

As the actual teaser for Sly unfolds we get a sizzle reel of Stallone footage from both films, news broadcasts, home movies and previously-unseen footage, and interviews. Throughout the footage Sly continues to narrate, saying the following:

"If you're ever on a train: wham, wham! And that's what you're life is: Whoom! Whipping by, it's gone. Filmmaking, it comes at a great price. There's no time for anything else. Nothing inspires you than taking your history, balling it up, and [basketball shot motion] swoosh!"

The teaser does just that: tease some of the darker and more ominous experiences that Sylvester Stallone had as a world-famous star - and the implied personal cost to his family.

While it may have never cost him too much publicly, Sylvester Stallone has certainly had his fair share of private tragedies, controversies, and challenges. The filmmaker has been married three times (including a second marriage to actress Brigitte Nielsen) and fathered five children (two boys from his first marriage; three daughters from his third). His eldest son Sage died of heart disease in 2012, the same year his half-sister Toni Ann Filiti died of lung cancer; Stallone's youngest son Seargeoh was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Syndrome as a child. His marriage to his third wife Jennifer Flavin has its own on-again, off-again turbulence - with Flavin filing for divorce as recently as 2022 before the couple reconciled.

Stallone has also had an infamous struggle with physical injuries in the decades of trying to be a macho action icon (Rambo, Rocky). The early days of being a badass doing his own stunts left Stallone in intensive care several times - including the infamous Rocky IV story of Dolph Lundgren punching him sold hard in the chest it literally nearly killed him and breaking his neck while filming The Expendables. There are also several accusations of sexual assault Stallone has faced over the years, including the accusations leveled at him by Filiti, and those of a teenage accuser from the 1980s. His political allegiances have also sparked controversy on both sides, as he has often floated between supporting Republican figures and passionately adhering to views like strict gun control.

As always, it's uncertain just how deeply Netflix's Sly will get into these less flattering aspects of a celebrity figure's life - but it'll be interesting to find out.

Sly will premiere on Netflix in November.

The Dune spinoff television series has undergone yet another major change. On Friday, a report revealed that The Crown star Olivia Williams and The Witcher's Jodhi May have joined the series, which is currently operating under the working title of Dune: The Sisterhood. Williams will be portraying the role of Tula Harkonnen, after Shirley Henderson stepped away from the part in February of this year. May, meanwhile, will replacing Game of Thrones and Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi star Indira Varma, who was cast as Empress Natalya, but has reportedly stepped away from the part due to a scheduling conflict.

What Is Happening with Dune: The Sisterhood?

Back in February, reports indicated that the live-action series had lost Henderson, as well as the director of the first two episodes, Johan Renck. The series has been expected to undergo a hiatus amid these changes, with reports at the time indicating that the delay could be up to seven months. These exits occurred after the exit of showrunner Diane Ademu-John, who left the series right before it began production in late November, which reportedly led to major rewrites. According to reports, Renck's directing style also did not line up with Max's vision for the show, and was seen as a "departure" from the style of Denis Villeneuve's films.

"As Dune: The Sisterhood (wt) has entered a pre-scheduled hiatus, there are some creative changes being made to the production in an effort to create the best series possible and stay true to the source material," an HBO Max spokesperson said in a statement. "Johan Renck has completed his work on the series and a new director will be brought on; through mutual agreement, Johan is moving on to pursue other projects. Additionally, Shirley Henderson will be exiting the series and will no longer be playing Tula Harkonnen."

What Is Dune: The Sisterhood About?

Dune: The Sisterhood has been previously described as being told through the eyes of a mysterious order of women known as the Bene Gesserit. Given extraordinary abilities by their mastery of the body and the mind, the Bene Gesserit expertly weave through the feudal politics and intrigue of The Imperium, pursuing plans of their own that will ultimately lead them to the enigmatic planet Arrakis, known to its inhabitants as Dune. Members of the cast will also include Emily Watson as Valya Harkonnen; Indira Varma as Empress Natalya; Sarah-Sofie Boussnina as Princess Ynez; Shalom Brune Franklin as Mikaela; Faoileann Cunningham as Sister Jen; Aoife Hinds as Sister Emeline; Chloe Lea as Lila; Travis Fimmel as Desmond Hart; Mark Strong as Emperor Javicco Corrino; Jade Anouka as Sister Theodosia; Chris Mason as Keiran Atreides.

"Oh, that is carrying on and I'm not allowed to talk about it very much," Spaihts previously said during an interview with The Playlist. "But that effort is alive and well. I ended up getting moved off of it to work, not just on Dune: Part Two, but to investigate other cinematic prospects in the Dune universe, which we are still talking about and which, again, I'm not allowed to say very much about. But it is a very rich world in which to play, and I think it is ripe with opportunities for storytelling in every direction. They're well down the road, but I honestly don't know the details of the timing."

What do you think of these new Dune: The Sisterhood updates? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

h/t: Deadline

We've gotten some interesting insight about the potential Red Dead Redemption remake from a Rockstar Games insider. Fans have been demanding a Red Dead Redemption remake since 2018, despite the fact the game was only eight years old at that time. However, many saw the amazing gameplay innovations Rockstar made in the sequel and how well it connects the two stories, despite the sequel having to fill in some gaps. It also included a full version of the game's first map (excluding Mexico, though files seem to suggest work was started on such a thing) which made many think the foundation had been laid for a remake.

Rumors even suggested work had begun on one, but was shelved following the disappointment of the GTA trilogy. However, the speculation machine fired back up this week when Red Dead Redemption was given a listing by a Korean ratings board, suggesting a new version of the game was on the way. It's been reported that Rockstar Games was aware of the high demand for a new version of the game and may have been inspired to finish the remake/remaster. With that said, Rockstar Games insider Tez2 took to the GTA Forums to give some insight on the situation. He noted that Rockstar had plans prior to the GTA trilogy to "expand to other series". The Max Payne remakes were announced last year as a result of this plan. They had plans to work with GTA trilogy developer Grove Street Games on more projects, but it seems those have been abandoned as both parties parted ways.

Update: Tez2 has intervened with his own view. Rockstar Dundee may not be involved, but a potential collective of Rockstar studios/or a new third-party studio on the project

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-- Ben (@videotechx) June 30, 2023

Tez2 noted they don't know what's going on specifically with Red Dead Redemption, but speculated that there's a group of Rockstar teams working on this remaster/remake or it has been outsourced to a third-party studio (like Max Payne and the GTA trilogy). Red Dead Online also had an in-game event extended to July 10th and players did some digging that noted a patch/update may be releasing for that game soon, which could tie everything together.

The one-of-a-kind One Ring Magic: The Gathering card has been found and graded. Professional Sports Authenticators, a respected card grading service commonly known as PSA, announced that an anonymous customer had submitted the one out of one printing of the One Ring card from Magic: The Gathering's Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth set. The card, shown below, was graded as a 9, although this likely won't impact the card's value at all as it's literally the only one that will ever see print. Several card stores have offered $2 million or more for the card, which would make it the most expensive Magic card ever sold.

JUST GRADED

The One Ring is found, authenticated, and now rules them all. pic.twitter.com/k4flMy8VXF

-- PSAcard (@PSAcard) June 30, 2023

Wizards of the Coast first announced that the card would be included in Collector Booster packs of its new Lord of the Rings-themed set earlier this year, setting off a frenzy of speculation and questions about how the card would be found. With the One Ring card now safely in the hand of a new ringbearer, it's likely that the value of Collector Booster packs will decrease, although there are several limited editions of other Ring cards (based on the Rings made for the Elves, Dwarves, and Humans) that still need to be found. A standard One Ring card also appears in the set, with a set of unique mechanics designed around "tempting" the ringbearer.

Magic: The Gathering's crossover with Lord of the Rings is part of the game's Universes Beyond banner, which showcases various IPs as Magic cards. Other major sets include Doctor Who and Warhammer 40,000, along with the popular Dungeons & Dragons set released in 2021.

DC Studios has been hard at work developing their recently announced movie slate, which will begin with Creature Commandos and Waller on television, while their first feature film will be Superman: Legacy, which is being directed by James Gunn and stars David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan. Co-CEOs Gunn and Peter Safran have numerous other projects in development, but one character that they haven't announced as yet just so happens to be Green Arrow. Some fans are hopeful that we will see the character in the near future and even know which actor they want to play Green Arrow. That actor is none other than Charlie Hunnam (Rebel Moon), and one artist has created a cool concept to show how he could look as the Emerald Archer. An artist on Instagram who goes by the handle @Youssef_Defenshi created a new piece of fan art that gives Rebel Moon's star the classic Green Arrow costume equipped with a bow, arrow, and quiver.

You can check out the fan art below.

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Arrow's Stephen Amell on James Gunn Recasting Green Arrow

With Gunn and Safran quickly developing their DC Universe, it didn't take long for former actors who had played these characters to speak out about being replaced. Stephen Amell (Arrow) recently made his final appearance as Green Arrow during the final season of The Flash, and now all eyes are on who will play the role next. Amell recently spoke on Gunn and Safran's recasting of the Emerald Archer, and he didn't hold back.

"I am a custodian for Oliver Queen, and [Grant Gustin] is a custodian for Barry Allen in the same way that... look, I don't think anyone's asking Tom Welling how he feels about who's going to play the new Superman," Amell previously said. "Now, I get the proximity and stuff like that, but there will be another Oliver Queen. There will and it'll be new and cool and exciting and however much the internet hates it is probably a direct indication as to how good it's going to be."

He continued, "You've got to remember that these people aren't picked at random. Very, very smart people think long and hard about how they're going to go about this, and I'm sure that whoever they pick, if in fact they do, maybe they don't care about the character, I don't know, will do an amazing job."

What is Rebel Moon about?

Rebel Moon takes place in a peaceful colony on the edge of the galaxy that finds itself threatened by the armies of the tyrannical Regent Balisarius. They dispatch a young woman with a mysterious past to seek out warriors from neighboring planets to help them take a stand the Tyrant. The star-studded cast for the Rebel Moon includes Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Ray Fisher, Djimon Hounsou, Jena Malone, Corey Stoll, Ed Skrein, Cleopatra Coleman, Fra Fee, Cary Elwes, and the legendary Anthony Hopkins.

Rebel Moon will make its debut on Netflix on December 22nd.

What do you you think about the Green Arrow fan art? Would you like to see Charlie Hunnam as the DCU hero? Let us know in the comments below or by hitting up our writer @NateBrail on Twitter!

It looks like the PS5 will be dropping in price, substantially, with an upcoming sale. The PS5 has yet to receive a permanent price cut, and it may not until new hardware -- whether that's the rumored PS5 Pro or the inevitable PS6 -- arrives, or at least get closer. This means PlayStation fans have two options when buying the PS5: fork over $400 for the disc-less PS5 or fork over $500 for a PS5 with a disc drive. That said, according to some images that have surfaced online the disc version is about to be discounted by 100 euros. This is assuming the leaked promotional images are real, which they seem to be, but you can never be too sure on the Internet.

Noticed over on Reset Era, there's an ad for a discount that slashes the PS5 by 100 euros. The ad, which was seen in Spain, reveals the special promotional price will be available between July 1 and July 15, and there's no mention of this being store specific. The question is whether this will be limited to just Spain.

It's quite possible this deal will be exclusive to the Spanish market, but the official ad suggests this could be part of a much larger promotion. Whether that much larger promotion includes the rest of Europe or the United States, remains to be seen. July 1 starts tomorrow, which is a Saturday. PlayStation is unlikely to announce a big push for the PS5 complete with a price cut on the weekend. In other words, at the very least, these specific dates seem to be limited to Spain, but they could signal a larger promotion on the horizon.

Unfortunately, for now, all we have is speculation. PlayStation has yet to comment on the ad and the speculation it has created, but if this changes, we will be sure to update the story accordingly. In the meantime, for more PlayStation coverage -- including all of the latest news, all of the latest rumors and leaks, and all of the latest deals as it all pertains to both PS4 and PS5 -- click here.

Zack Snyder's name has been trending on the Internet for many DC-related reasons in the last year, but now the acclaimed filmmaker is about to launch his own Star Wars-style universe with Netflix's Rebel Moon. After a year (or more) of secrecy, the marketing campaign for Rebel Moon is officially beginning.

Empire Magazine has dropped some new cover art featuring Rebel Moon on them - check those out below, along with the teasing captions that Empire included with them:

A new galaxy awaits. @ZackSnyder's sci-fi epic #RebelMoon takes to the cover of Empire's world-exclusive new issue - with brand new interviews, never-before-seen images and more. On sale Thursday 6 July.

On Empire's #RebelMoon subscriber cover, warrior robot Jimmy takes centre stage, adorned with his antler headdress - illustrated exclusively for Empire by @paulshipper.

What Is Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon About?

"War comes to every world" in Rebel Moon, as the tagline teases. A peaceful colony on the edge of the galaxy finds itself threatened by the armies of the tyrannical Regent Balisarius They dispatch a young woman, Kora, with a mysterious past to seek out warriors from neighboring planets to help them take a stand against the Tyrant.

Rebel Moon stars Sofia Boutella (Kingsman), Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy), Ray Fisher (Justice League), Djimon Hounsou (Shazam!), Jena Malone (Sucker Punch), Corey Stoll (Ant-Man 3), Ed Skrein (Deadpool), Cleopatra Coleman (In the Shadow of the Moon), Fra Fee (Hawkeye), Cary Elwes (Saw), and Sir Anthony Hopkins.

Rebel Moon is another original work of Snyder's creation, alongside his zombie-horror film series Army of the Dead. Originally, Snyder wanted to make the film under the banner of Lucasfilm, but that plan changed when Disney acquired Lucasfilm:

"The concept came from being at film school," Snyder previously told Vanity Fair. "I think I had a pitch class -- what would be a cool idea for a movie? And I was like: 'A defending-the-village space movie.' Only afterward, I thought it would fit in the Star Wars universe. Then it went all the way back around. It's been literally on the back burner for a long time. I don't even know if the burner was on for a lot of that time."

Snyder ultimately partnered with Netflix, and according to writer Shay Hatten (the John Wick sequels), the results are pretty awesome:

"Rebel Moon is... in post-production right now. Zack [Snyder] is editing away, and I've seen bits and pieces of it. I've seen scenes here and there and a cut of the trailer. I haven't seen the full movie myself yet, but I'm very, very excited about it. I really feel so lucky to get to work with Zack.... And I think with Rebel Moon, people will just see that it's him really getting to unleash his visual imagination to the fullest extent. And I think people will really dig it."

Rebel Moon arrives on Netflix on December 22nd.

Marvel fans that fell in love with Florence Pugh's portrayal of Yelena Belova will be happy to hear that the hero will headline her own Marvel solo series. Pugh debuted as Yelena Belova in 2021's Black Widow movie, playing the sister of Scarlett Johansson's titular Avenger. She later returned to reprise the role in the Hawkeye Disney+ series and is also set to join Marvel's Thunderbolts movie. While Marvel has pushed back the release date of Thunderbolts, a new White Widow miniseries from Marvel Comics is on the horizon to whet the appetite.

White Widow #1 comes from writer Sarah Gailey (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Eat the Rich) and artist Alessandro Miracolo (Obi-Wan, Yoda) and promises "a groundbreaking new chapter in the life of one of Marvel's most enigmatic antiheroes." White Widow will set Yelena Belova off on her own path that's not tied to her more popular sister, Black Widow.

"I am beyond exhilarated to launch White Widow into her own series!" Gailey told The Mary Sue. "Yelena Belova is an incredible character who deserves independence, community, and the opportunity to kill on her own terms. Getting the chance to work with this team at Marvel is a thrill. I can't wait for the world to see what Alessandro and I have in store!"

Thunderbolts Director and Cast Tease Marvel Film

Fans finally learned who will be a part of the Thunderbolts team at D23 Expo in September. The ultimate fan convention for all things Disney was full of surprises, including trailers for Secret Invasion and Werewolf By Night. On the movie side, the biggest reveal came in the form of Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige announcing the cast of Thunderbolts, a new superhero team being introduced in Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Thunderbolts was officially announced at San Diego Comic-Con, though the roster was held until D23 Expo. With the cast and director Jake Schreier on hand, they discussed what fans can look forward to when the Marvel film premieres on Dec. 20, 2024.

"I obviously feel incredibly lucky to even have a cast like this, and to get characters that have such richness and depth and to see what happens when they square off," Thunderbolts director Jake Schreier said backstage at D23 Expo." Stranger Things actor David Harbour, who plays the Russian super-soldier Red Guardian, added, "They might lose," to which Schreier replied, "Yeah, success is not guaranteed."

"It's actually going to be really nice to play the kind of painless strengths of Ghost and see where that takes her." Harbour added that he will get a new suit in Thunderbolts, at least that's what he was told, which will hopefully fit him a lot better than the costume he wore in Black Widow.

"You watch that Captain America and you see him in all these different movies, with the white star, the black star... I just want a full closet of suits, so I'm well on my way."

White Widow #1 goes on sale November 1st.

• WHITE WIDOW #1 (OF 4)
• Written by Sarah Gailey
• Art by Alessandro Miracolo
• Cover by David Marquez
• On Sale 11/1
• Superspy. Rogue agent. Shadow of the Black Widow. Yelena Belova has been many things, but striking out as a hero in her own right is new to her. Now that she's finally free to choose her own path, who will she become?

WWE is heading overseas for WWE Money in the Bank weekend. The global leader in sports-entertainment is mirroring its WWE Backlash in Puerto Rico schedule from earlier this year, running a WWE SmackDown episode in the O2 Arena in London before heading back to that same venue for the ladder-based premium live event the next day. Tonight's WWE SmackDown will be a taped version of the show, as the broadcast ran live for United Kingdom audiences but will air in its traditional 8 PM ET time slot for western viewers.

The following contains minor spoilers for tonight's WWE SmackDown.

As shared on social media by those who caught WWE SmackDown live, Kevin Owens appeared to suffer an injury during his tag match with Sami Zayn against Pretty Deadly. It was noted that the injury looked to be knee-related, but Owens was seen without his left wrestling boot on and was grabbing his ankle. There is no word on whether Owens was legitimately injured or if he was simply selling offense from Pretty Deadly.

NOOOOOOO I HOPE KO'S SELLING ?? pic.twitter.com/FUYkMuVGoj

-- iBeast (@ibeastIess) June 30, 2023

WWE Money in the Bank goes down on Saturday, July 1st.

WWE Money in the Bank 2023 Card

• World Heavyweight Championship: Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor
• Roman Reigns & Solo Sikoa vs. The Usos
• Intercontinental Championship: Gunther vs. Matt Riddle
• Ricochet vs. Shinsuke Nakamura vs. LA Knight vs. Santos Escobar vs. Butch vs. Damian Priest vs. Logan Paul (Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match)
• Becky Lynch vs. Zelina Vega vs. Zoey Stark vs. Bayley vs. Iyo Sky vs. Trish Stratus (Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match)
• Cody Rhodes vs. Dominik Mysterio
• WWE Women's Tag Team Championship: Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler vs. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez

An Overwatch animated mini-series has been announced. Overwatch is one of the biggest free-to-play multiplayer games out there and has attracted a rather rabid fan base. Not only do the fans adore playing the game, but they enjoy soaking up the world. Blizzard has become known for producing all kinds of animated shorts over the years that expand the lore of the series as well as introduce us to new characters. They have a high level of production value, almost akin to that of a Pixar short. They're really impressive and both fans of the game and outsiders swarm them whenever they release.

Seemingly being aware of all of that, Blizzard has announced that it is producing an animated mini-series called Overwatch Genesis. The three-part mini-series begins on July 6th with the first episode being titled Dawn. It will be just over 5 minutes long and will be available on YouTube on July 6th at 9AM PT. As of right now, it seems like the series will follow a war between humans and AI as well as feature some characters from the Overwatch universe. It looks like it'll have plenty of action, world building, and even an art style that's a bit similar to that of an anime. It's unclear if Blizzard plans to do anything else like this or if this is just a one-time thing. Either way, it's a cool little thing for fans to eat up.

It was a technological golden age. Until it wasn't.

Introducing GENESIS, an Overwatch mini-series.

Part one of three premieres July 6 ?

? https://t.co/70n9GGgIOx pic.twitter.com/lGeRIaoEfF

-- Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) June 30, 2023

It does come at an interesting time as Overwatch 2 has been in a storm of controversy. The game recently canceled its long-awaited single-player PvE content, something that was pitched as the entire reason to make a sequel in the first place. Some of this content was seemingly salvaged for a new update, but it's not quite at the scale fans had hoped for after all of this time. Maybe this new mini-series will be enough to help fans move on, though.

What do you think of the Overwatch mini-series? Let me know in the comments or hit me up on Twitter @Cade_Onder.

Twitter's many users are once again annoyed by a change forced upon them that deals with how people login to the social platform and browse tweets. Prior to this change which seems to have rolled out on Thursday or Friday, people are now unable to browse the web version of Twitter if they're not signed into an account. Reasons for why this change might've happened have already been put forth, but people have also raised concerns about how this change will impact the overall quality of Twitter and any attempts to seek out accurate information about a topic.

To see the change for yourself, you can grab a link to a tweet, head to the web version of Twitter be it on a PC or a mobile device, and try and view that tweet when you're not logged in. You'll be presented with a wall prompting you to either login to Twitter or set up an account if you want to view the tweet.

BREAKING: Major change on Twitter - Now you must sign up to browse

Any attempt to reach a Twitter page now redirects to the signup page.

This move is likely aimed at stopping scrapers and plugins like ChatGPT Bing Browse pulling data from Twitter without login pic.twitter.com/LyyZuLkC7g

-- Min Choi (@minchoi) June 30, 2023

For those who stick exclusively to the app version of Twitter, this may not seem like a big deal, but the ability to quickly look up a tweet on a device or browser that you weren't currently logged into is now gone. Sure, looking at tweets that way before was limited in nature since you'd be asked if you wanted to make an account or sign in regardless, and certain tweets deemed to include sensitive content wouldn't be viewable if you weren't signed in, but you could still quickly grab a tweet if you wanted to reference it. Given how many companies (game developers included) use Twitter as their go-to place for sharing info, the ability to quickly factcheck whether or not someone's said something or to simply get the latest info on a topic is now gone unless you're signed in.

NEW: you can no longer view Twitter profiles via web without login.

Friction increases for disinformation research. pic.twitter.com/npMtWGFqZ3

-- John Scott-Railton (@jsrailton) June 30, 2023

Other platforms like Facebook and Instagram feature something similar where your access is limited if you're not signed in, but Twitter seems to be the first of the big three to totally lock down its contents unless you're in your account.

Finn Balor has had some start-stop momentum throughout his WWE career. Upon arriving in NXT, Balor was red hot. He impressed in his early NXT TakeOver matches and rode that wave to an NXT Championship win, reigning with the black and gold brand's top prize for a record-setting run at the time. Balor wasted no time come his main roster debut, pinning Roman Reigns clean on his first Monday Night Raw and going on to WWE SummerSlam 2016 to become the inaugural WWE Universal Champion. An ill-timed injury forced Balor to vacate that title less than 24 hours later, and except for a short return to NXT from 2019 until 2021, he really has not been the same.

Things began to look up for Balor when he joined The Judgment Day last year. Turning heel for the first time on the main roster, Balor appeared reinvigorated with this new attitude. That said, the win-loss column didn't reflect it.

What could have been a career-making victory at WWE WrestleMania 39 against Edge actually ended up being a confusing loss. Balor brought back his demon persona for this Hell in a Cell clash, body paint that he was almost unbeatable in, yet was pinned.

"It became a crutch. I'll hold my hand up and say I'm guilty of trying to please too many people and not please myself," Balor told After The Bell regarding his alter ego. "The thing with that character, or even a lot of the stuff that I was doing in WWE in general, was a result of trying to please too many people, be it the creative team, the writing team, the merchandise team, the promotions team, the tickets team and not really pleasing myself."

Aside from that one bump in the road, Balor is having his best run on the main roster right now, and he is personally feeling the boost from his heel turn.

"I feel like it's reinvigorated me on a personal level. I don't really wanna speak too much from a professional level, I haven't really completed that stage of the journey yet. I feel personally that I'm back enjoying my work, I feel refreshed," Balor said. "I feel creative again, and it's something that I haven't really had the chance to fully explore this type of character on Raw or SmackDown. It's something I wanted to really do on a second run in NXT, but when we lost interaction with the crowd, we kinda had to tweak and adjust course to change the character because of no audience in the arena. This is the version of the Prince that I wanted to deliver in NXT three years ago."

Balor challenges Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship this Saturday at WWE Money in the Bank.

One Piece's anime might be neck deep in the War For Wano Arc, pitting Monkey D. Luffy and his fellow Straw Hat Pirates against Kaido and his Beast Pirates, but the manga has moved on from the isolated nation. Creator Eiichiro Oda has stated that the current saga playing out in the printed story will be its last, with the Egghead Arc seeing the Straw Hats encounter Dr. Vegapunk. Thanks to arriving on Egghead Island, many of the Straw Hat Pirates were given new outfits, including the ship's mapmaker, Nami.

The Egghead Arc saw Luffy and crew discovering new secrets about the Devil Fruit thanks to Dr. Vegapunk, but they had little time to process it as the world government was gunning for them. Monkey D. Luffy had the opportunity to once again transform into his Gear Fifth form, fighting against Rob Lucci, though the latest storyline has since shifted to focus on some other parts of the Grand Line. Exploring the death of King Cobra and Sabo's encounter with the FIve Elders, and the higher-up pulling their strings, it's clear that Oda is letting out all the stops when it comes to ending the journey of his beloved anime characters.

Egghead Nami

Like Luffy, Nami received a new outfit when she arrived on Egghead Island that makes her look far more futuristic than she had while being a part of the Wano Arc. Each of the Straw Hat Pirates has an iconic look that has been perfected over the decades, with the manga, anime series, and movies able to show off their fits. As One Piece continues, we're sure to see a few more outfits given to the shonen heroes before the final chapter arrives.

egghead nami cosplay is ready for anime expo!!??? pic.twitter.com/B36tzdWNjq

-- vero ? @AX (@ginkgocrown) June 27, 2023

One Piece is planning to have a big role at this year's Anime Expo, the convention wherein Netflix is planning to reveal new tidbits when it comes to the upcoming live-action adaptation of the series. Debuting on August 31st, anime fans are biting their nails in anticipation of the series and wondering if it will do justice to the manga. If the live-action series were to ever reach the Egghead Arc, it would take quite a few seasons.

What is your favorite look for Nami throughout One Piece? What did you think of the Egghead Arc? Feel free to let us know in the comments or hit me up directly on Twitter @EVComedy to talk all things comics, anime, and the world of the Grand Line.

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken star Annie Murphy talked about female friendship in the animated movie. Comicbook.com's Aaron Perine interviewed the Schitt's Creek actress about her dynamic with Ruby Gillman as Chelsea. Mermaids and Kraken don't see eye to eye in the world of the Dreamworks animated feature. However, it seems like the two young girls try to break the cycle. Sometimes though, jealousy can drive a wedge in friendships that look to be going well. So, there's a familiarity to this Ruby Gillman friendship dynamic that will resonate with young viewers.

"Yeah, I mean, it's not the ideal female friendship dynamic," Murphy began. "Uh, it's kind of the opposite for a minute. There you feel like maybe it is. And it's this, you know, this girl who sees another girl for who she really is and decides to befriend her and encourage her and embrace her, which is great."

"That's what we want in female friendship! And then, it's just like, nope, that's not it at all," she continued. "But, the good news is that Ruby has real family who do love her for who she really is. So, she's okay, even though that relationship with Chelsea fell apart in a big way. She's got her real people with her."

Ruby Gillman and Positive Characters For Young Viewers

Lana Condor stars as Ruby Gillman in the movie and talked to Aaron Perine about how she strives to deliver characters that fans feel great rooting for. It's not hard to find a character Condor has brought to life that doesn't fit into this framework. Check out what she had to say about it down below.

"I think something that I've always really wanted in my career is... I really like playing characters, like goodhearted characters that, maybe will help? Like, I have a bunch of nieces and like younger cousins," Condor said. "I've always wanted to hope that they would watch something of mine and feel like, growing up, 'Like, I can be a good person,' you know? And so, I find that in Ruby a lot."

"I think we were able to portray the multitude of emotions that teenagers will go through. So, you ca have a really great day," she mused. "And in the same day, you could have the worst day of your life. I think that showing that there's dynamic range in young adults emotions. I think it's what makes her relatable."

How Does Ruby Gillman's Adventure Begin?

This summer, DreamWorks Animation dives into the turbulent waters of high school with a hilarious, heartfelt action comedy about a shy teenager who discovers that she's part of a legendary royal lineage of mythical sea krakens and that her destiny, in the depths of the oceans, is bigger than she ever dreamed. Sweet, awkward 16-year-old Ruby Gillman (Lana Condor, To All the Boys I've Loved Before franchise) is desperate to fit in at Oceanside High, but she mostly just feels invisible.

Will you be checking out Ruby Gillman this weekend? Let us know in the comments!

At the time of writing, thousands of AAA games for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and more are eligible for the B2G1 free deal, and you can shop them all right here at GameStop while the sale lasts. Some of the games up for grabs include:

• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo Switch)
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo Switch)
• Super Smash Bros Ultimate (Nintendo Switch)
• Pokemon Legends: Arceus (Nintendo Switch)
• Diablo IV (PS5 / Xbox)
• Street Fighter 6 (PS5 / Xbox)
• Hogwarts Legacy (PS5)
• Resident Evil 4 (PS5 / Xbox)
• Jedi Survivor (PS5)
• Final Fantasy XVI (PS5) - On the list, but probably unavailable

The fact that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is still available pre-owned is something of a surprise, given that it's only a month old and a super hot seller in that time. In his review for ComicBook.com, Christian Hoffer gave The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom a 5 out of 5 calling it "a bigger and bolder Hyrule":

"The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a worthy successor to Breath of the Wild and is easily a Game of the Year contender. In addition to making you fall in love with the world of Hyrule all over again, this game feels much more like a traditional Zelda game, while retaining all of the charm and beauty of Breath of the Wild."

Hogwarts Legacy has been another huge seller in 2023. In the ComicBook.com review, Cade Onder gave the game a 4 out of 5, calling it "exceptionally close to being the Harry Potter game that many have yearned for."

While it doesn't do everything perfectly, Hogwarts Legacy stimulates the imagination with a rich world to explore and gameplay that empowers and thrills the player."

Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag is apparently getting a remake within the next few years. The Assassin's Creed series is one of gaming's biggest franchises and certainly Ubisoft's most prominent. It captured the hearts of players by creating rich, new characters and plopping them in some of the most interesting periods throughout world history. It has allowed for us to experience historic wars from new perspectives, visit ancient cities, immerse ourselves in times and cultures long forgotten, and so on. It has evolved a lot over time, but to many, the series peaked in 2013 with the release of a fairly innovative game in the series: Assassin's Creed 4. It saw players sailing the seas as a pirate who stumbles into the assassin culture and was a really expansive open world that players enjoyed exploring.

It was so successful it even launched another game called Skull and Bones... which has been delayed multiple years and will seemingly continue to be delayed until Ubisoft either gives up and releases it or cancels it. In the meantime, Ubisoft Singapore has begun work on a remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, according to Kotaku. The exact extent of this remake is unknown at this time, so we don't know if it will completely overhaul the gameplay to better fit within the more RPG-y era of the recent games or if it'll be more faithful to the original vision. Given so much time has been spent fleshing out naval gameplay for Skull and Bones, we may get a much more refined, in-depth naval experience in this remake.

As of right now, it's not expected to see the light of day for at least a few more years. Skull and Bones is still being worked on, so this will not be salvaging a scrapped game, at least as of this moment. It remains to be seen when Ubisoft will lift the curtain on this remake, but it probably won't be until much, much closer to release.

What do you think of an Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake? Let me know in the comments or hit me up on Twitter @Cade_Onder.

Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered and Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales have both been included in the massive Steam Summer Sale by developer Insomniac Games and publisher PlayStation. And as a result of the sale, each game is as cheap as they have ever been on digital PC storefront. The discounts aren't as big as many other discounts featured in the sale, but the pair of games are rarely discounted on Steam in the first place.

Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered is a 2020 PS5 remaster of 2018 PS4 game Marvel's Spider-Man that came to PC in 2022. Also in 2022, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, a follow-up spin-off of 2018's Marvel's Spider-Man that was originally released in 2020, came to PC. Now, both of these PC versions of each game are on sale as part of the Steam Summer Sale, which includes a highly rated game for just $0.44.

Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered: "This isn't the Spider-Man you've met or ever seen before. This is an experienced Peter Parker who's more masterful at fighting big crime in New York City. At the same time, he's struggling to balance his chaotic personal life and career while the fate of Marvel's New York rest upon his shoulders."

• $40.19 -- LINK

Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales: "Following the events of Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered, teenager Miles Morales is adjusting to his new home while following in the footsteps of his mentor, Peter Parker, as a new Spider-Man. But when a fierce power struggle threatens to destroy his new home, the aspiring hero realizes that with great power, there must also come great responsibility. To save all of Marvel's New York, Miles must take up the mantle of Spider-Man and own it."

• $33.49 -- LINK

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is set to release worldwide on October 20, 2023 via PS5. Of course, you don't need to play either of these games in order to enjoy it, but they are all connected. Further, they are both great games, so they are worth checking out if you haven't already.

The summer anime season might have its biggest second season in Jujutsu Kaisen's return, but that doesn't mean there aren't some other big second seasons that are slated to arrive. Mushoko Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation is currently considered by many anime fans to be one of the biggest examples of isekai and new episodes are set to begin next month. Prior to Rudy and company's return, the franchise released a new trailer to get fans prepped for the upcoming new season of the fan-favorite.

Isekai has become a major genre in the anime world in recent years, with the genre typically focusing on a mundane protagonist who is transported to a magical world and given a major boost in their power. For a number of these tales, the protagonist will often die in an accident as way to be reincarnated or transported to the new locale. What Jobless Reincarnation is able to do so effectively is play up the strengths of isekai's tropes and has garnered quite the following from anime fans as a result.

Jobless Reincarnation: Episode 0 Preview

Oddly enough, Mushoku Tensei will begin its second season with "Episode 0". Luckily, this installment will not be a recap of the first season, but will rather adapt a previous chapter of the manga that had not been told previously. In the promotional footage that has been leaked so far, we have yet to see whether Rudy will take an active role when the first episode arrives on July 3rd.

If you haven't had the opportunity to dive into one of the biggest isekai anime series, you can check out Mushoku Tensei's first season on Crunchyroll. Here's how the streaming service describes the story of Rudy, "When a 34-year-old underachiever gets run over by a bus, his story doesn't end there. Reincarnated in a new world as an infant, Rudy will seize every opportunity to live the life he's always wanted. Armed with new friends, some freshly acquired magical abilities, and the courage to do the things he's always dreamed of, he's embarking on an epic adventure--with all of his past experience intact!"

Is Jobless Reincarnation your current favorite isekai? What are your predictions for Rudy's second season? Feel free to let us know in the comments or hit me up directly on Twitter @EVComedy to talk all things comics, anime, and the world of Mushoku Tensei.

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Disney Lorcana is the hotly anticipated trading card game due out in August by Ravensburger. The new card game draws from a variety of different Disney movies and characters, with already confirmed characters including Robin Hood, Stitch, Elsa, Mickey Mouse, and more. Interestingly, the game not only involves "Storyborn" characters that are pulled directly from beloved Disney movies and cartoons, but also "Dreamborn" characters (such as Donald Duck above) which appear to be new interpretations of the characters. Some characters are "Floodborn" characters, which tie into the yet-to-be-revealed storyline narrative. The new card game involves players trying to be the first to gain 20 Lore, which is generated when a player's characters "Quest." Questing leaves a character open to a challenge from opposing player's characters, which damages both characters simultaneously. Players summon characters and items by spending Ink, which is generated by players placing cards from their hand into their Inkwell area. Most Disney Lorcana cards can be used as Ink, with players limited to adding one card to the Inkwell per turn. Ink is expended when a player summons cards, but is reset at the beginning of the turn, meaning that a player's Inkwell grows over time.

ComicBook.com had the opportunity to sit down with Disney Lorcana brand manager and co-designer Ryan Miller, and you'll see our full coverage of Disney Lorcana coming soon, with a deep dive into the game's design and more. Consider Donald Duck, Strutting His Stuff to be a tease of more Disney Lorcana surprises and excitement to come!

Autobots roll out and Decepticons attack on covers for the upcoming Transformers comic book series. The mega-popular franchise has given fans several animated series and live-action movies to enjoy over the years, but comics fans have a lot to be excited about later this year. Skybound and Hasbro are collaborating on a new shared universe between Transformers and G.I. Joe, which they have dubbed the Energon Universe. The stealth launch took place in Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici's Void Rivals #1, with the story continuing in October's Transformers #1. Now, we have our first look at which Autobots and Decepticons will make up the comic's lineup.

Last week, Skybound revealed the Autobots team for Transformers #1 will feature Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Cliffjumper, Arcee, and Wheeljack. Today, we have the Decepticons team revealed. Instead of being headlined by Megatron, the Decepticons present are Starscream, Rumble, Skywarp, Laserbeak, and Soundwave. Skybound promises that more Autobots and Decepticons will be introduced throughout the first story arc in Transformers, so expect to see a lot more familiar faces after the series debuts on October 4th.

What Is Skybound and Hasbro's New Transformers Series About?

The description of Transformers #1 reads, "Transformers #1 begins an all-new era for the iconic Robots in Disguise from Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb, DC's Wonder Woman: Dead Earth) and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon). Optimus Prime was supposed to have led the Autobots to victory. Instead, the fate of Cybertron is unknown, and his allies have crash-landed far from home, alongside their enemies--the Decepticons. As these titanic forces renew their war on Earth, one thing is immediately clear: the planet will never be the same. New alliances are struck. Battle lines are redrawn. And humanity's only hope for survival is Optimus Prime."

Robert Kirkman Talks Transformers and G.I. Joe Shared Universe

Duke #1 kicks off the G.I. Joe side of things this December before expanding with Cobra Commander #1 in January. Joshua Williamson of Superman fame is writing both stories while Tom Reilly draws Duke and Andrea Milana handles art for Cobra Commander.

"It's a tremendous honor to be able to reintroduce this world to a new audience under the Skybound banner," Skybound boss Robert Kirkman said in a press release. "I've loved these characters for most of my life and to have the opportunity to add to the already rich tapestry Hasbro has built with the all-new Void Rivals is an unbelievable opportunity. If you look at everything done with Transformers and G.I. Joe, you can see the inkling of a vast universe with tremendous potential for crossovers and interaction that will enhance the fan experience while staying true to the individual identities of both concepts. I look forward to exploring that potential for years to come."

Transformers #1 goes on sale October 4th.