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  • RUMOR: ‘Prince of Persia’ Remake Leaked Ahead of Ubisoft Forward

    RUMOR: ‘Prince of Persia’ Remake Leaked Ahead of Ubisoft Forward

    Prince of Persia is a rather fascinating series. Most might fondly remember 2003’s Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. It laid the groundwork for many future third-person action-adventure games. Yet, the franchise has a long history. The first one was released back in 1989 for Apple II. It is crazy to think the last entry in the franchise was ten years ago. Forgotten Sands was as direct continuation of The Sands of Time. Afterwards, the franchise just vanished. Yet, if rumors are true, there is a good chance it might make a triumphant return.

    The next Ubisoft Forward on September 10th will give us another slew of reveals. Just recently, we reported that the game once known as Gods & Monsters had changed its title. So far, this is the only rumor that started circulating for the Forward event. That was pretty much it. Some weeks ago, a retailer  did list a Prince of Persia remake for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch but it seemed like a mix-up at the time. The lack of an Xbox release was rather strange. Yet, during the podcast Triple Click, Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier confirmed that the “leaks” at the time may have been true. Ubisoft seems to be working on a Prince of Persia remake.

    It would be great to see this game return. Ubisoft Montreal has been very focused on Assassin’s Creed for many years. Returning to one of their biggest franchise releases would make for a great reveal during the event. There is also still the rumor of a new Splinter Cell release going around. Who knows, the upcoming Ubisoft Forward might be their biggest yet.

    Source: Ubisoft, Video Game Chronicle, Digital Spy

  • ‘Batwoman’ Season 2 Officially Started Production

    ‘Batwoman’ Season 2 Officially Started Production

    Looks like CW is slowly starting its show’s productions. In an official tweet by Batwoman‘s account, Camrus Johnson and Nicole Kang shared a video from the set confirming that production has started for the upcoming second season. This will see a massive change with Javicia Leslie taking over the lead from Ruby Rose. It is good to see that Luke Fox and Mary Hamilton will remain as part of the main cast. They will help Javicia‘s character ease into her new role as Batwoman, while they uncover what happened to Kate Kane.

    The last season ended earlier due to the pandemic. Alice poisoned her closest ally, as Mouse was just about to leave her. Hush finally made his dream come true, as Alice gave him the face he always desired. Now, he looks like Bruce Wayne. Somehow he looks nothing like Kevin Conroy, who Kate seemed to recognize during the Crisis on Infinite Earth’s crossover. We get a tie-in to Supergirl, as Kate reveals she is still in possession of kryptonite that Cara entrusted to her.

    The ending kept a lot of storylines open. It is uncertain if Alice will return, as her relationship with Kate was the main focus throughout the season. We still don’t know why exactly Bruce Wayne left Gotham behind. There is the plot thread with the death of Lucius Fox potentially leading to a bigger mystery. It will be interesting to see how they tie everything together while making way for Javicia‘s to take over as the new Batwoman.

    Source: Twitter, Deadline

  • ‘Super Mario 3D World’ Port Heading for Switch With Additional DLC

    ‘Super Mario 3D World’ Port Heading for Switch With Additional DLC

    Can you believe that it’s Mario’s 35th anniversary? To celebrate, Nintendo shadow dropped a giant Anniversary special that had quite a few reveals in it. There will be a Battle Royale-inspired Super Mario Bros. game where 35 players compete. They created a Game&Watch system that plays the original Super Mario Bros. and the Lost Levels. We also got the reveal of a brand new Super Mario 3D All-Stars game that will revisit 64, Sunshine, and Galaxy. Not only that, but we also have one more massive reveal for the year. Wii U’s Super Mario 3D World will also get a port for Switch.

    That ending teaser is a rather interesting surprise. Bowser’s Fury seems to be an additional world that is themed around the game’s main cat mechanic. Strangely, we do see Mario in his catsuit but it reminds me more of Super Mario Odyssey. Perhaps they are adding a DLC that unlocks a brand new world for the other game. It most likely isn’t the case, as most Nintendo game additions were visualized in the same way. It is quite close to how they revealed the addition of Bowser’s Minions for the Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga remake. I am still surprised that Odyssey hasn’t received any additional world that explores different aspects of the game’s past. Either way, this is a great way to celebrate the franchise’s history and give people that didn’t own a Wii U the chance to try out the game.

    Source: Nintendo YouTube

  • ‘Super Mario 3D All-Stars’ Confirmed for a Limited Release

    ‘Super Mario 3D All-Stars’ Confirmed for a Limited Release

    It has been heavily rumored for so long, it almost seemed like it was just a pipedream. Surprisingly, in a random Direct reveal it was confirmed for the Switch. Super Mario 3D All-Stars will feature Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy in one little package. It will be made available as of September 18th but is only available for a limited time. Yes, in a bizarre move, Nintendo has limited the release until the celebration ends March 2021. This means it will be quite the hot commodity once it is released in a few weeks.

    There is a bizarre lack of Super Mario Galaxy Sunshine 2. It makes to highlights the biggest mainline Super Mario games in one collection. Still strange, as the sequel to Galaxy only improved on the original to make it an even better experience overall. Still, this is a fantastic reveal and is a must-have for any Mario fans out there. It is also great to see them keeping the All-Stars branding that they haven’t used since the release of Super Mario All-Stars in 1993. That will also be made available for owners of Nintendo’s online subscription service.

    In the Anniversary Direct, they did confirm the games will be playable in a higher resolution. Also, they have outfitted the games to also fit in the You can also play through the music from the game in an audio player mode. This was a trend that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate started, as the Switch can also be used as an audio player while on the go. Mario has been an icon for many generations and with Odyssey‘s recent success it is just the beginning. Here’s to another 35 years.

    Source: YouTube

  • ‘Shang-Chi’ Faces His Family History in Motion Comic Trailer

    ‘Shang-Chi’ Faces His Family History in Motion Comic Trailer

    We still have to wait for a bit until Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is finally released. Luckily, Marvel is using the time to give us a brand new storyline featuring the master of martial arts. To celebrate the launch of a brand new ongoing series for Shang-Chi, Marvel has created a motion comic trailer for the first issue’s upcoming release. The new series will be written by Gene Yang and penciled by Philip Tan and Dike Ruan.

    As the trailer suggests, Shang-Chi will be hunted by an ancient secret society. After their leader, Zheng Zhu died, his son Shang-Chi was to take over the role of a leader. This forces the master of martial arts to return to a world he tried his utmost to leave in a past life. Of course, this release is to build up some hype towards Shang-Chi‘s film release. It’s also a perfect time to expand the iconic martial artist’s mythology.

    It will be interesting to see if they will intersect Shang-Chi’s new secret society with the mythology that is being set up with the Ten Rings. While he won’t have the Mandarin connection, they might explore a similar dynamic with Zhu. He will be dead during this ongoing series but that doesn’t mean there won’t be any flashbacks. I also have to say that I love the art for this series. I cannot wait to get my hands on it. Personally, I am a huge fan of series that build up mythology so this is right up my alley.

    Source: Twitter, Marvel

  • New ‘Black Widow’ Image Teases Showdown with Taskmaster

    New ‘Black Widow’ Image Teases Showdown with Taskmaster

    There has been a drought when it comes to Marvel Studios news. Ever since Black Widow got delayed, we’ve been just waiting for any sign of life. It has finally arrived as Empire released an exclusive image that teases a stand-off between Natasha and Taskmaster. This is our first look at the movie since the last trailer was released five months ago. It was still set to release in May at the time.

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    Is it much? No, not really but it is something. One of the highlights is the tease of Taskmaster throughout the trailers. Even after the delay, we have no idea who is playing Tony Masters. We did get a look at him using various abilities from iconic Avengers. So far, we know that he copied Captain America, Hawkeye, and Black Panther but who knows what else they are hiding from us.

    There is still something we can take from this image. We get our first real look at Taskmaster’s back which seems to include some strange metal backpack. This could be a jet pack like we saw in the Marvel’s Avengers game, or just where he keeps his weapons. Also, going by Natasha’s outfit, this is during their first fight on the bridge. Cannot wait to see this in action, as Natasha slowly realizes that her adversary is copying her every movie. I hope this is just the beginning for the character and we get much more of Taskmaster moving forward.

    Source: Empire

  • Robert Pattinson Tests Positive for COVID on ‘The Batman’ Set

    Robert Pattinson Tests Positive for COVID on ‘The Batman’ Set

    Just a few hours ago, a crew member of DC’s The Batman had been tested positive for COVID-19. Warner Bros. was quick to put out a statement that they followed isolation protocols once it was uncovered during filming in the U.K. Now, Vanity Fair has revealed that Robert Pattinson has also been tested positive putting the film’s entire production on hold. All of us here at Murphy’s Multiverse hope that anyone affected by the virus on set will make a quick recovery soon.

    The Batman was among the few films to resume production in Europe. Alongside Jurassic World: Dominion it would be the test for Hollywood to see how the new regulations can keep people safe while filming. The film had just recently released the first trailer based on just 25% of the film’s overall production. Everything seemed to be picking up speed again but with this news, it is uncertain how this may delay the production. Of course, the health of Pattinson and anyone else that has been infected are top priority.

    Source: Variety, Vanity F

  • New ‘James Bond: No Time To Die’ Trailer Teases Rami Malek’s Villainous Safin

    New ‘James Bond: No Time To Die’ Trailer Teases Rami Malek’s Villainous Safin

    Many films have been delayed this year, way too many to count. Among them was the hotly anticipated return of Daniel Craig as 007. It is tough to imagine that the last trailer was released last year in December. Crazy to think the film was originally going to release back in April. Now we finally got a brand new trailer. After a long hiatus, we get a closer look at what we can expect for James Bond: No Time to Die. The latest trailer teases quite a bit. We get a lot more of this film’s villain played by Rami Malek.

    This trailer certainly is promising a lot more action and stunts. We get some amazing shots of Ana de Armas taking down some bad guys. Lashana Lynch was a great choice as a younger 00 agent that competes with Bond. Once again we are only getting a glimpse at the plot that may unfold once Bond’s returns into action. The most interesting aspect is that this trailer puts more focus on Malek‘s Safin. There are quite a few theories that he may actually be playing a new version of Dr. No. Joseph Wiseman portrayed the character in the first film adaptation of the franchise back in 1962. Also, this isn’t the first time the modern interpretations renamed these iconic characters. Christoph Waltz‘ was given the name Franz Oberhauser before revealing that he was, in fact, Blofeld all along. It will be interesting to see which direction they may head with his character. He already gives a chilling performance in the trailers alone.

    Source: YouTube

  • ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Reveals Release Window for Both Hawkeye DLCs

    ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Reveals Release Window for Both Hawkeye DLCs

    Just a few days ago, we got the official announcement that Kate Bishop would be the first addition to Marvel’s Avengers. The game is only a few days away from its official release, so it is exciting to know what to expect once we’ve finished the main campaign titled Reassemble. Some might have noticed that they also were very open about the release being shortly after launch. They did not offer a specific release window but did tease that they would reveal their road map in a future War Table update. Surprisingly, taking a closer look at their press release, they included when we can expect not just Bishop’s DLC but also that of Barton. The press release states that Kate’s Operation titled “Taking AIM” will kickstart late October followed by Clint’s to finish the double-feature in November.

    Here an excerpt from the official press release:

    The Marvel’s Avengers WAR TABLE also revealed a new post-launch Hero coming as part of the game’s Avengers Initiative, Kate Bishop. Kate’s Operation, “Taking AIM,” kicks off in late October featuring a new villain and new mystery. Bishop, who is mentored by Clint Barton, comes with distinct Heroic Skills and takedowns that only an Olympic-caliber gymnast and master archer like Kate can pull off.

    Kate Bishop will be the first new Hero introduced to Marvel’s Avengers after its launch on September 4. Taking AIM’s story begins shortly after the conclusion of the game’s Reassemble campaign and is just the first half of the two Hawkeyes’ Story Arc. Clint Barton’s Hawkeye takes the stage in November to complete the double-feature and lay the groundwork for what’s next.

    Interestingly, they’ve decided to include it in the press release but not their video. The fact that they describe these stories as a singular story arc may also hint at the nature of these characters. Taking a closer look during the video, you can see that both characters share the same symbol. As such, we could see some double-features more often in the future, or smaller story arcs from the leaked line-up. Still, we shouldn’t expect monthly character updates like this every time. Some characters will require more work than others and might also include bigger updates. These could be either new areas, new mission types, or completely new enemy factions. Interesting to note is that the press release also ends on additional post-launch content being revealed soon, so we might see a follow-up War Table early next month to confirm the release date.

    Source: Square-Enix

  • UPDATE: Ed Boon Denies ‘Mortal Kombat 11’ Bruce Campbell Addition

    UPDATE: Ed Boon Denies ‘Mortal Kombat 11’ Bruce Campbell Addition

    Update: Looks like series creator Ed Boon took to Twitter yesterday to deny the confirmation of Bruce Campbell joining Mortal Kombat 11. In a tweet, he stated that many of the leaks are wrong with the video in question attached. There has been much discussion around the addition of Ash Williams to the game. At one point, it was heavily rumored until some pointed to RoboCop being added instead due to rights issues. Hopefully, one day we will see the icon join the franchise.

     

    It has been getting crazy with how easy information gets online about upcoming releases or DLC. Mortal Kombat 11 is the next on the chopping block. This time data miner thethiny got their hands on the games’ files that revealed a total of 19 DLC characters. Unlike the Marvel’s Avengers data leaks, these don’t name the various characters. As such, it is likely possible that this includes the first Kombat Pack and the Aftermath DLC. Still, that means 10 more are currently planned. It was already teased that fan-favorite Mileena would be included but the rest were uncertain.

    That’s not where this story ends. the voice actor behind Raiden, Richard Epcar recently held an Instagram live video to answer questions. During this video, he may have accidentally leaked another fan-favorite addition to the game’s roster. He openly states that Bruce Campbell will appear in the game in the next Kombat pack. The only thing that isn’t confirmed is if he will return as his Evil Dead character, Ash Williams.

    Ash makes a lot of sense as an additional character. We’ve seen some amazing additions of third-party characters in MK11. As Epcar points out, Peter Weller returned to voice his iconic character RoboCop for the game. They even were allowed to recreate Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s Terminator with his face. Sadly, he did not voice the character as well. Either way, Campbell is a fantastic addition to the game. There may be a chance that Epcar was only informed that they plan on adding him but he seemed pretty sure it was already a done deal. We will see if they announce him as part of the next Kombat Pack in the coming weeks.

    Source: GameRant (DLC), GameRant (Bruce Campbell), YouTube