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  • Ubisoft’s ‘Scott PIlgrim vs. the World’ Game Finally Returns

    Ubisoft’s ‘Scott PIlgrim vs. the World’ Game Finally Returns

    Ubisoft Forward has brought us quite a few interesting tidbits. They finally revealed the Prince of Persia: Sands of Times remake. We got a good look at the retitled Gods & Monsters. There was, however, one confirmation that many were hoping for. Ten years ago, Edgar Wright brought us the amazing film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. It was an adaptation of the comic by Bryan Lee O’Malley. As a tie-in to the film, they also created a Double Dragon-inspired game. It was closer to the original comics design and offered a memorable chiptune soundtrack. Suddenly, it vanished from the marketplace and we thought we’ve seen the last of it. Luckily, O’Malley had teased that they may have been in talks to bring back the game. Well, looks like he was right.

    This version will include the DLC making Knives Chau and Wallace Wells playable. It is great to see such a fantastic game return. I spent quite a lot of time replaying the story with each character back when it released ten years ago. Now, I am a bit in denial that it’s been that long since the game originally released.

    Source: Ubisoft, YouTube

  • First Look at ‘Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake’ Revealed

    First Look at ‘Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake’ Revealed

    Ubisoft tried to keep it a secret but the remake of Prince of Persia: Sands of Time had been leaked a week in advance of their latest Ubisoft Forward event. Images were even released shortly before the event even started. The game originally released back in 2003 and was one of Ubisoft’s biggest tentpole franchises at the time. It got slowly replaced by Assassin’s Creed that let them explore different timelines. It just wasn’t the same, especially with the lack of time mechanics that made Prince of Persia so unique.

    The game’s style gave them a chance to update it easier. They mostly enhanced aspects with the visuals, combat and camera to bring the classic into the modern era. They also added a new targeting function to make it easier to perform his moves. Brand new sequences were shot with motion capture.  Yuri Lowenthal has also officially returned to voice the Prince. The remake will be released next year on January 21rd and I cannot wait to see how they brought the classic into the modern era.

    Source: Ubisoft, YouTube

  • ‘No More Heroes 3’ Officially Delayed Until 2021

    ‘No More Heroes 3’ Officially Delayed Until 2021

    Nintendo has been facing quite a lot of troubles this year. Its original release schedule has been cut down quite a bit. Especially now that everyone is forced to work remotely. Super Mario’s 35th anniversary was delayed by almost four months. It now looks like another Nintendo exclusive game will face a similar challenge. Grasshopper Manufacture has officially announced that No More Heroes 3 is officially delayed until 2021.  The game was revealed during The Game Awards back in 2019. The information has been rather sparse on the game’s production outside of the original trailer. All we know was that it was eyeing a release in 2020.

    As sad as the constant delays are, the health of everyone involved in the production should always be a top priority. It is good to see that director Goichi Suda has made a difficult decision with the best interest of his team in mind. Originally, we were supposed to get a full reveal of the gameplay in the last few months. The advantage of the delay means they can use this time to polish the game. There is no need to rush it out. Hidden within this update they also revealed that The Boys’ Darick Robertson joined the project. This is great news, as they also teased some upcoming illustrations of the game. Robertson‘s unique style will add to the ever-flashy world of No More Heroes.

    Source: Twitter, YouTube

  • ‘Gods & Monsters’ New Title Confirmed Alongside First Look at Gameplay

    ‘Gods & Monsters’ New Title Confirmed Alongside First Look at Gameplay

    Ubisoft Forward has returned for another round of gaming reveals. The event started off with the confirmation that Gods & Monsters has truly been retitled Immortals: Fenyx Rising. It also comes alongside some official gameplay that finally confirms what we can expect from the game. It teases a very colorful Greece invested with monsters.

    We see our heroine Fenyx using various abilities inspired by the Greek Gods she is saving to overcome a variety of obstacles. The teaser teases a confrontation with Medusa, Harpies, Minotaurs, and many more to come. It has changed quite a bit since the initial reveal trailer but it looks like a promising open-world game by Ubisoft. Prometheus, Hermes, and Zeus have been confirmed to show up in the game. Prometheus and Zeus are also the narrators of your story. We also got a tease of the gameplay during the event.

    An interesting reveal is that Fenyx can be customized by the player. The game looks like it will be a combination of Legend of Zelda puzzle solving with a stronger focus on combat. They also confirmed that the game will release December 3rd, and will be available on Stadia. This will also receive its own exclusive demo with a unique island to explore.

    Source: Ubisoft, YouTube

  • ‘THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER’ to Utilize “The Volume” Virtual Production System

    ‘THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER’ to Utilize “The Volume” Virtual Production System

    Taika Waititi got a taste of it while directing an episode of Season 1 of The Mandalorian and now he’s come back for seconds. When filming on Thor 4 kicks off at Fox Studios Australia, Waititi will have access to the LED virtual production service known as “The Volume.” After being designed, pioneered and piloted at Disney’s Manhattan Beach Studios by Jon Favreau for use on The Mandalorian, the transformative technology will be replicated (and almost certainly improved upon) by ILM at Fox Studios Australia and Pinewood UK in addition to a second set up being built in Manhattan Beach.

    Making of „Star Wars: The Mandalorian“: Der Einsatz von Virtual Sets - Green Screen war gestern - seriesly AWESOME

    The technology is a game changer for movie studios as it allows them to create incredibly realistic, immersive and responsive sets on location. Using hundreds (maybe thousands now?) of LED screens and a game engine, the VFX setting changes with the movement of the cameras and allows for the virtual creation of locations without green screen technology, greatly speeding up the filming process by cutting out the time needed to replace the green screen. The idea came to Favreau after working on live-action versions of The Jungle Book and Lion King, but truly originated in the mind of George Lucas who once imagined visual effects so detailed that he could film a movie from his garage. Now Lucas’ idea has come to life as one set can be transformed into location. It appears that the Pinewood “Volume” will be up and running in February 2021 and that the one being designed for Fox Studios Australia is a larger, custom version of the original that has yet to be built. Production on Thor: Love and Thunder is expected to begin early next year ahead of a February 11, 2022 release.

     

    Source: THR

  • New Video Emerges as ‘THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER’ Resumes Production

    New Video Emerges as ‘THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER’ Resumes Production

    The Falcon and the Winter Soldier has finally resumed filming the series after taking a very long break due to COVID-19 related shut downs back in March. The past few days several images and videos popped up indicating they were indeed getting ready and very close to resuming, if not filming already. Proof finally arrived Wednesday night as they filmed in the form of some eagle eyed Instagrammers (@theappgod and @nitefader)

    See below for the NEW videos of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier filming in Atlanta!

    Video by @theappgod on Instagram
    Video by @theappgod on Instagram
    Video by @nitefader on Instagram
    Video by @nitefader on Instagram

    The Falcon and the Winter Soldier production returning to filming and, fingers crossed, finishing the series has been greatly anticipated by Marvel fans. Here’s hoping they can still get it streaming before the end of 2020!

  • Hulu’s ‘M.O.D.O.K.’ Confirmed for New York Comic-Con

    Hulu’s ‘M.O.D.O.K.’ Confirmed for New York Comic-Con

    Not going to lie, I thought this project was canceled the moment Marvel TV was taken over by Marvel Studios. Yes, the official M.O.D.O.K. Twitter account has shared a logo and confirmed it will be present at New York Comic-Con. It is crazy to think that from all the announced Hulu Offenders series, this one still managed to survive. There is a good chance that they’ve already invested enough that they couldn’t pull the plug. There was no news on the show’s status with most of us believing it was another axed project once Marvel Studios CEO Kevin Feige took over creative control to focus more on their Marvel Cinematic Universe expansion into Disney+. Well, it looks like the Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing will still get his own show.

    All we know about this show is that Patton Oswalt will voice the iconic character. George Tarleton was an AIM scientist who underwent experimentation that aimed to make him smarter. This ended up enlarging his head to a freakish size. It forced him to be restricted to a floating chair, which became a part of his iconic look. He first appeared as a cameo in 1967’s Tales of Suspense #93. The character just recently became the main antagonist for the main campaign of Marvel’s Avengers, where he was voiced by Usman Ally. He has been featured in quite a lot of games, such as Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, Marvel vs. Captom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, and countless others. Really curious how they wrote a show around a giant-headed supervillain. Hope we get a trailer and release date revealed at NYCC.

    Source: Twitter

  • Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride ‘The Walking Dead’ Spin-Off Greenlight by AMC

    Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride ‘The Walking Dead’ Spin-Off Greenlight by AMC

    Crazy to think that The Walking Dead will end in 2022. As AMC’s most popular show, it seemed like nothing could take it down. It had built up quite the cast over the years featuring Andrew Lincoln, Jon Bernthal, Steven Yeun, Norman Reedus, Danai Gurira, Michael Rooker, Josh McDermitt, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and many more. It was so popular, it already has two spin-offs. Fear the Walking Dead is about to enter its sixth season with The Walking Dead: World Beyond will premiere after the tenth season finale. Well, it’s getting one more show that will continue beyond the events of the finale. The original show’s showrunner Angela Kang is set to expand the universe, which will focus on Melissa McBride‘s Carol Peletier and Norman Reedus’ Daryl Dixon. AMC Chief Operating Officer Ed Carroll shared the enthusiasm for this project.

    We can’t wait to bring viewers this expanded final season of ‘The Walking Dead’ over the next two years, and launch the fourth series in the history of the franchise, focused on the beloved Daryl and Carol characters, with the incredibly talented Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Angela Kang and Scott M. Gimple. There really is so much ‘walking’ ahead, in a number of very exciting directions, for this extraordinary creative universe we call ‘The Walking Dead.’

    That is not all, as they are currently also working on a project titled Tales of the Walking Dead that would work as an episodic anthology. Each episode or arc will focus on new, or even existing characters. This way they can explore the lives of past survivors, and still continue expanding upon this franchise. Chief Content Officer Scott M. Gimple is developing this project and teased that they are also working on a variety of projects that are set in this universe. So, even as the main series ends, we haven’t seen the last of The Walking Dead any time soon.

    Source: Skybound

  • ‘The Walking Dead’ Officially Ending in 2022

    ‘The Walking Dead’ Officially Ending in 2022

    If there was any series that seemed like it would air forever it was The Walking Dead. It had a rich history to pull from and already started splintering off. The juggernaut franchise was a mainstay for AMC as its most popular show. The series was based on Robert Kirkman‘s comic that ended back in 2019. Now, the series will officially end its run in 2022 with a final eleventh season. AMC confirms that the season will run for 24 episodes. Chief Content Officer Scott Gimple sharing his sentiment on what made the series such an important as

    It’s been ten years gone by; what lies ahead are two more to come and stories and stories to tell beyond that. What’s clear is that this show has been about the living, made by a passionate cast, team of writer/producers, producers, and crew, bringing to life the vision put forth by Robert Kirkman in his brilliant comic — and supported by the best fans in the world.

    The show’s tenth season will air it’s finally on October 4th. This will be followed directly by the spin-off premiere of The Walking Dead: World Beyond. This spin-off will take place ten years after the apocalypse and explore the story of those that grew up in this world. Fear the Walking Dead is also set to premiere its sixth season the following week. Even as the main series ends, there will be enough content to continue exploring the world of The Walking Dead.

    Source: Skybound

  • The First ‘DUNE’ Trailer Teases Denis Villeneuve’s Epic Tale

    The First ‘DUNE’ Trailer Teases Denis Villeneuve’s Epic Tale

    The first trailer for the upcoming Dune adaptation has finally made its way to eyeballs of fans! Much anticipated, Denis Villeneuve’s film looks set to deliver on some fairly lofty expectations.

    The film, which stars Timothy Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa and many, many more big stars is set for a December 18, 2020 release.