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  • ‘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

  • Live-Action ‘SILK’ Series in Development by Sony

    Live-Action ‘SILK’ Series in Development by Sony

    Last year it was revealed that Sony hoped to join into the superhero series game by signing the creative duo of Phil Lord and Chris Miller to a 5-year deal to develop series based on their library of Spider-Man characters. It’s been all quiet on that front since…until now. According to Variety, Lord and Miller have their first project lined up in a live-action series focusing on the character Silk.

    First appearing in 2014, Silk stepped unto Spidey’s life in a major way when his famous origin story was retconned to include a second bite victim for the radioactive spider. Cindy Moon, a high school student attending the same demonstration as Parker, was bitten in the ankle by the spider just moments after it bit Parker. Moon developed her own series of super powers but remained hidden in a bunker for 13 years until just before the “Spider-Verse” event.

    Lord and Miller are working with Korean-American writer Lauren Moon to develop the project which is reportedly being pursued by Amazon. No word yet on a potential timeline for release.

  • 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

  • EXCLUSIVE: Working Title of ‘DOCTOR STRANGE’ Sequel Revealed

    EXCLUSIVE: Working Title of ‘DOCTOR STRANGE’ Sequel Revealed

    Murphy’s Multiverse has learned that the working title of Doctor Strange: In the Multiverse of Madness is “Stellar Vortex.” As reported by Murphy’s Multiverse yesterday,  the Doctor Strange sequel is planning to begin filming this November in the UK.

    The vortex part of the working title certainly sounds like it would ring true for something called “Multiverse of Madness.” The stellar part is even more interesting, however, as it might hint at a certain Young Avenger’s super powers and may point to there being a bigger part for Miss America Chavez in the film than first expected.

    Last but certainly not least, here’s a shout out and big thank you to Twitter user @sky_waller  for their assistance with this information.

  • ‘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

  • ‘THE MANDALORIAN’ Season 2 Release Date Announced

    Disney struck gold with the release of The Mandalorian, created by Disneys golden boy, Jon Favreau; the show quickly caught on due to the appearance of a certain small green creature that captured the hearts of fans around the world. With production on the second season wrapping right before the pandemic hit, many wondered what the status of the highly anticipated second season was if it would still make its October release. Today Disney+ made the announcement that the second season of the galactic western would begin streaming new episodes weekly starting on October 30th. The shows sophomore season is sure to be an exciting one with Mando and friends diving deeper into what the galaxy once was, learning about the force and those who once wielded it to bring peace or chaos to the galaxy.

    It’s unclear if the second season will follow the release pattern of the original or if we’ll only see one episode at launch. Either way, the much anticipated sophomore season is right around the corner!