Looks like zombie shooters are getting more attention once again, as Left 4 Dead is finally getting a sequel. Well, it turns out that it is more of a spiritual successor titled Back 4 Blood. They even gave us gameplay reveal that looks a lot like the zombie shooter we all have missed. Valve is infamous for not continuing their games beyond the second entry, so it is great to see this popular franchise make its return after a long hiatus. They teased that it will also be story-heavy and continue the spirit with even larger zombies. The alpha will also be available next week.
Blog
-
‘Final Fantasy VII’s Sephiroth Joins ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’
It looks like all our expectations were completely off. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has officially added Sephiroth as the next playable character. Not just that, he will be made playable already in December. We all guessed it would be Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon or, if they add someone from Square-Enix, it would be Sora from Kingdom Hearts. Well, it looks like Cloud will be joined by his iconic villain, which may also include a brand new Final Smash for our Final Fantasy VII hero.
https://twitter.com/Nibellion/status/1337186932019912704?s=20
-
Dragon-Riding Game ‘Century: Age of Ashes’ Revealed
We all have that one dream of potentially riding a dragon in our life. At least I did when I was a kid. Okay fine, I also wish I could do that now. Well, luckily The Game Awards has unveiled a brand new game titled Century that allows you to do exactly that. The brand new game Century: Age of Ashes lets you traverse the world to fight other dragon riders to see who can dominate the sky.
-
First Look at ‘Nier Replicant’ Gameplay Released
Finally, we got an in-depth trailer of Nier Replicant. It was briefly teased at the Tokyo Game Show, as they have updated the game not just graphically but also made sure the gameplay is closer to that of Nier Automata. As a huge fan of the franchise, it is great to see the original get a remake to bring it back to the forefront. Automata was quite a success when it released but many forget that the original game that started this Drakengard spin-off was more of a niche release. The music alone makes me want to revisit this franchise in the upcoming remake.
-
“Peacemaker”: Casting Breakdowns Tease Sarge Steele and Judo Master
The production of HBO Max’s Peacemaker will begin early next year in Canada. James Gunn already started work on the series before cameras get rolling. The project is set to film under the codename “Scriptures” and will film from January 11th to June 9th. We still have no release date, but it’ll most likely release sometime after Gunn‘s The Suicide Squad. This show will serve as a prequel focusing on the character of Peacemaker, played by John Cena, who is reprising the role.
New casting breakdowns have hinted at Peacemaker joining some characters from his days at Charlton Comics once again. Charlton went bankrupt in 1986 and lost the rights to a variety of its characters such as Peacemaker, Blue Beetle, Captain Atom, The Question, Nightshade, Sarge Steele and Judo Master. A few of these characters have come to be quite popular and staples within the DC Universe, while others have faded into obscurity.
According to the report, the production is looking for a character with the puny name Marshall Artist. They are looking for a male, who is 20-40 years old. His description states he is small with knowledge in martial action. It is pointing to a lot of fight scenes with him. It wasn’t easy to figure out who it is, but it seems Gunn could be adapting the character of Judo Master. He is a former Charlton Comics character who served in the military during World War II. After rescuing a Pacific Island chief’s daughter, he was taught the ways of Kung-Fu. While this character is obscure and hasn’t seen the pages of a comic book in a while, that’s all about to change with him joining the newest line-up of the suicide squad following next year’s Future State event.
The next Charlton character that may be joining the series is Sarge Steele. The production is looking for a male in the ’50-’60s age range to play a “strong, tough leader.” Gunn seems to be eyeing Lance Reddick to play the role, who seems like a perfect fit for the character. Once a private-eye, Steele would quite literally lead with an iron fist. He was involved with multiple government agencies that dealt with keeping an eye on superhuman activities, one of which is that of the CBI (Central Bureau of Intelligence).
These characters seem perfect for the vibe Gunn is known for and the characters he chooses to put into his stories. From his past endeavors and additions, it wouldn’t be crazy to see these two pop up, especially since they once stood side by side with Peacemaker back in the days of Charlton Comics.
-
Patty Jenkins Directing ‘Star Wars: Rogue Squadron’ Film
Looks like Star Wars expanding its film slate. After teasing Taika Waititi‘s upcoming film, they also revealed that Wonder Woman’s Patty Jenkin‘s is directing a brand new film titled Rogue Squadron. It won’t release until December 2023 so there is still a lot of time until we find out more about the series. Still, the group is familiar to Star Wars fans, as they are a legendary starfighter squadron that was part of the Rebel Alliance. It will be interesting to see how they expand upon this famous story. Maybe we get some tributes to the original arcade game as well just for fun.
https://twitter.com/PattyJenks/status/1337177394625478656?s=20
-
‘Star Wars: Lando’ Series Announced
They are pushing out one series after another. It looks like Lando Calrissian has finally gotten his own show. It was just announced that the creator behind Dear White People Justin Simien will be developing a series focused on Lando. We sadly couldn’t see it but this is quite a surprise. There is a chance that this series will continue after the storyline that was set-up in Solo. It is still in early development so a lot can change.
-
Lucasfilm Releases the First Trailer for ‘THE BAD BATCH’
The first trailer for the upcoming Disney+ animated show is now out.
Announced in July 2020, The Bad Batch will follow the Clone Force 99 a.k.a. The Bad Batch, which was the focus of the first story arc of the last season of The Clone Wars. Set in the post-Clone War era, the series will see the uniquely skilled clones take on merc work as they transition into a new life.
-
‘Rogue-One’ Spin-Off Officially Titled ‘Andor’ with Sneak Preview
Finally, the story focused on Cassian Andor has gotten a title and it is as simple as you expect it to be. The series is titled Andor, which includes Stellan Skarsgard. Mon Mothma will also make her return in the series. Not just that, we even got a trailer, which we can actually watch, that showcases the show’s direction. The Rogue One spin-off is described as a spy spin-off that will continue to explore Cassian’s story before the events of the film.
-
Title Confirmation and First Look at ‘OBI-WAN KENOBI’ ‘Star Wars’ Series
The first look at the upcoming Disney+ Star Wars show is now out. Ewan McGregor will reprise his character from the Star Wars prequels, with Hayden Christensen also returning as Anakin Skywalker.
The title was confirmed as being ‘OBI-WAN KENOBI’ as was expected.
According to a recent report from The New York Times there would be a “significant expansion of the Star Wars universe” and this show is a big part of that.
