Looks like fans of the numerous brands from the folks at Hasbro have something pretty awesome to look forward to next month, as Hasbro Pulse has officially announced "Hasbro Pulse Con 2020" - a virtual toy convention where exclusives, reveals, and surprise announcements are in store for collectors and toy enthusiasts of lines such as G.I.Joe, Transformers, Marvel Legends, Star Wars, and more!
In what is definitely a weekend of mourning over the unexpected loss of a rising star and "King", Marvel and ABC have announced that they are airing a special presentation of Chadwick Boseman's blockbuster superhero solo flick "Black Panther" on the US Channel - which will be followed by the ABC News Special: Chadwick Boseman - A Tribute For A King. This is all to honor the sudden passing of the Hollywood star and Marvel Cinematic Universe actor - who lost his battle with colon cancer and died at the age of 43.
Tonight, ABC will celebrate the legacy of Chadwick Boseman with a special presentation of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther followed by the ABC News Special: Chadwick Boseman - A Tribute for a King. It all starts tonight at 8/7c on ABC. pic.twitter.com/1hQRox5FRC
In what is certainly become a very very sad way to end the last weekend of August 2020, the world got the devastating news that actor Chadwick Boseman - best known for portraying King T'Challa/ Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - succumbed to his battle against colon cancer at the age of 43. It was sudden as it was depressing - Boseman battled the disease privately and no one knew he was suffering from it until the very end. :(
Here is the official statement from Chadwick Boseman's Facebook page:
It's definitely a sad time and a terrible year for all, and I even had to pay tribute in a video and post dedicated to this talented actor gone too soon. What the future of Black Panther be in the MCU remains to be seen... But now we mourn the loss of a king.
Rest well Chadwick. Thank you and "Wakanda Forever". :(
Set to be released in selected theaters at long last after years of delays and reshuffles, Josh Boone's "The New Mutants" will forge ahead with its opening in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic - as cinemas in the US enforcing strict social distancing protocols finally welcome the long overdue X-Men Movies spin-off film. To promote that, a new "Final Poster" and "Smile" clip have been released (as posted in Comic Book Resources), showing the cast all lined up together and a scene from the film.
The New Mutants | Smile | 20th Century Studios
The New Mutants is now playing in selected theaters c/o 20th Century Studios.
Fans of video games and Playstation may want to subscribe or maintain their Playstation Plus plans this September for the PS4, as the Playstation Blog has revealed the next slate of games that will be free for users to get the entire month of September - Capcom’s Street Fighter V and PUBGCorporation’/ s MMO Battle Royale game “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds”. Both games are quite popular in the multiplayer market, with Street Fighter V being the latest installment in the long running fighting game franchise. However, the version that will be up for free will be the base version of SFV - and those who want to get the rest of the DLC characters and content will have to purchase and upgrade to the latest version of the game -Street Fighter V: Champion Edition.
You can read up more details, as well as the announcement of Street Fighter V PS4 Tournaments, over at the Playstation Blog! These games become available this September!
One of the most anticipated DC storylines that has been in the works for the past couple of years finally sees its first of three issues released this week in comic book shops and digital download, as DC Comics unleashes Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok's "Batman: Three Jokers" - a storyline that addresses the mystery build during "Justice League: The Darkseid War" and the beginning of "DC Rebirth" - where Batman discovers the existence of not one... But THREE VERSIONS OF THE JOKER. How and why this is the case is still a mystery, but the entire three issue run under the DC Black Label imprint will focus on the deadly trio of clowns, along with the members of the Bat Family that have been severely traumatized and affected by them - Batman, Batgirl, and Red Hood.
Batman: Three Jokers first issue is now available at your local comic book shops and in DC's digital app store.
As if last weekend's DC FanDome didn't have enough announcements in the live-action film department to share to the DC Universe worldwide, Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment have more in store for fans of their DC Animated Movies line - including their next adaptation of a classic Batman storyline that's getting not just one animated film, but two!
As reported by Superherohype and revealed during DC FanDome's "Superman: Man Of Tomorrow" panel, DC announced that "Batman: Soul of the Dragon" would be the first DC Universe Original Movie released in 2021. Following that will be the very first Justice Society centered animated film in "Justice Society: World War II". However, the big bombshell announcement for Batman fans was the confirmation that Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's critically acclaimed "Batman: The Long Halloween" - which will be split into two parts. The storyline, released originally as a 13-issue comic book limited series in 1996 and 1997. features Batman teaming up with James Gordon and Harvey Dent in order to solve the mystery of the Holiday killer. Elements of the story also served as an inspiration to Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight".
Batman: The Long Halloween Parts 1 and 2 will be released on the second half of 2021.
DC fans definitely had the time of their lives with all of the awesome announcements and reveals in last weekend's "DC FanDome" virtual event, and one of the most entertaining panels was undeniably for "The Suicide Squad" - which saw director James Gunn share a poster promoting the film and revealing the insane cast of actors who will be playing some pretty awesome roles - including the return of Viola Davis, Joel Kinnaman, Margot Robbie, and Jae Courtney as Amanda Waller, Rick Flagg, Harley Quinn, and Captain Boomerang, and new additions like Idris Elba, Michael Rooker, and John Cena as Bloodsport, Savant, and Peacemaker!
Check out the Roll Call below!
THE SUICIDE SQUAD - Roll Call
Then, we get an exclusive sneak peek treat and a look behind the scenes with this DC FanDome video!
THE SUICIDE SQUAD – DC FanDome Exclusive Sneak peek
The Suicide Squad will be released in theaters on 2021!
Serving at the main event of DC FanDome that Batman fans have been absolutely looking forward to, director Matt Reeves and actor Robert Pattinson were on hand for "The Batman" panel to answer fan questions, talk about the movie, and of course... Showcase the very first trailer for the hotly anticipated film... Which you can FINALLY check out below. Serving as a story that follows a younger and still rising Bruce Wayne who is only in his second year as the dark vigilante fighting crime in Gotham City.
Check the trailer. It's dark, gritty, and GOOD.
The Batman - Teaser Trailer
The Batman is currently filming and is slated for a Fall 2021 release.
One of the most hyped and anticipated releases in recent memory finally got its long awaited first teaser trailer and details to its name, as director Zack Snyder joined the DC FanDome celebration for "The Snyder Cut of Justice League" panel. After answering some questions and giving some insight on his vision for the movie - he showcased the very first trailer for "Zack Snyder's Justice League" - which is coming to HBO Max in 2021.
Zack Snyder’s Justice League | Official Teaser | HBO Max
Before showing the trailer, Snyder also revealed details about his cut of the film - it will be split into FOUR "One Hour" parts in HBO Max. He also mentioned that there are plans to distribute "The Snyder Cut" in other mediums - so fans who have no access to the streaming service or want to own this version of the superhero team up movie can pretty soon!
Zack Snyder's Justice League will come to HBO Max sometime in 2021.
With DC FanDome in full swing as of this writing and a lot of fans looking to the news and announcements the DC Universe has to give, Warner Bros. Games Montreal pulled the curtain away from their mysterious new DC game - and it is indeed a new Batman related game... One that does not put players in control of The Dark Knight, but his extended Bat-Family instead in Nightwing, Red Hood, Batgirl, and Robin... The Gotham Knights.
Gotham Knights - World Premiere Trailer
And here's the gameplay footage!
Gotham Knights - Official Gameplay Walkthrough
Gotham Knights will be released for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC consoles next year!
As early reviews and thoughts for the film make their way online, Warner Bros. Pictures brings out what is billed as the "Final Trailer" for Christopher Nolan's hotly anticipated action spy flick "Tenet" - which is slated for an international release beginning at the end of the month but is dependent on the circumstances brought about by the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic.
Here is the final trailer for the film - with Travis Scott's "The Plan" playing as well.
Batfans who have been looking for a sign or miracle that two former Batman actors would officially reprise their roles have gotten their prayers answered, as Variety reports that Ben Affleck AND Michael Keaton are returning as their respective versions of Batman for director Andy Muschietti’s “Flashpoint”! An adaptation of the 2011 alternate timeline Flash centered storyline that set up the DC Universe reboot initiative in “The New 52”, the film will see The Flash - once again played by Ezra Miller - making a time travel decision using the Speed Force which will seemingly impact the DC Films universe... And in some way traveling the DC Multiverse (as seen in the Arrowverse) where he’ll be encountering these two Batmen.
Affleck, who last played Batman/ Bruce Wayne in “Justice League”, will be returning the role for the first time since stepping away from starring and directing “The Batman” - which went on to Robert Pattinson and Matt Reeves respectively. Michael Keaton has been heavily rumored to reprise his role as Bruce Wayne/ Batman from “Batman” and “Batman Returns”, & now that’s officially confirmed too.
In the story by Variety, Muschietti said about Ben Affleck’s Batman and his relationship with Ezra Miller’s Flash:
“His Batman has a dichotomy that is very strong, which is his masculinity—because of the way he looks, and the imposing figure that he has, and his jawline —but he’s also very vulnerable,” Muschietti said in an interview. “He knows how to deliver from the inside out, that vulnerability. He just needs a story that allows him to bring that contrast, that balance.”
Affleck got the script at the end of last week and agreed this week to join the project. “He’s a very substantial part of the emotional impact of the movie. The interaction and relationship between Barry and Affleck’s Wayne will bring an emotional level that we haven’t seen before,” the director added. "It’s Barry’s movie, it’s Barry’s story, but their characters are more related than we think. They both lost their mothers to murder, and that’s one of the emotional vessels of the movie. That’s where the Affleck Batman kicks in.”
“I’m glad to be collaborating with someone who has been on both sides of the camera, too,” Muschietti said. “He understands.”
With DC FanDome happening this weekend, we can expect more DC Films news and other exciting announcements to happen! Flashpoint is expected to be released on June 2022.
In what is certainly another sign that we'll be seeing BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REVEALS coming this weekend in the "DC FanDome" virtual event, Matt Reeves took to his Twitter to unveil the first look at the Official Logo for "The Batman" - which is just what we'd expect in keeping with the dark and brooding style of the Caped Crusader! It's the logo seen in Robert Pattinson's Batsuit - with the words "The Batman" glossing over it!
In what is certainly shaping up to become the definite virtual event for DC fans worldwide, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. have announced that "DC FanDome", which was originally supposed to be a one day, has now expanded to become a 2 DAY global event - now split into two beginning with this weekend's "DC FanDome: Hall of Heroes" on Saturday August 22, and then September 12th for "DC FanDome: Explore The Multiverse"! The two events will all be happening within a 24-Hour span - so DC enthusiasts best take note of their respective time zones and schedules!
DC FanDome Hall of Heroes Trailer
In addition to DC FanDome expanding to a second whole day event, DC Publisher and comic book artist Jim Lee designed a new set of images that have gone viral in the web - and you can see all three lined up above drawn by the mega artist (as posted by Twitter user Mikhail Villareal)! The event promises to reveal some new announcements and teases for new DC content in comics, film, television, and more - so stay tuned and be hyped by this trailer for DC FanDome: Hall of Heroes!
DC FanDome: Hall of Heroes begins this Sunday, August 23 in the Philippines! Check your dates and begin your plans for everything Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and more! Be sure to visit www.DCFanDome.com!
Set as a follow-up to 2017's Murder on the Orient Express, director and actor Kenneth Branagh once again returns to helm and play the part of fictional Belgian detective Hercule Poirot - as he investigates a new case and murder in the film "Death on the Nile" - adapted from Agatha Christie's novel of the same name and which features a star studded cast that includes Gal Gadot, Tom Bateman, Annette Bening, Armie Hammer, Rose Leslie, and Russell Brand.
Check out the first trailer c/o 20th Century Studios.
Death on the Nile | Official Trailer | 20th Century Studios
Death on the Nile is scheduled to be released this October in US theaters.
In 1995 - one of the most controversial and popular video game franchises got a live action film to its name - MORTAL KOMBAT. Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and based on the fighting game series of the same name created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, the movie dealt largely with the plot of the first game - where a group of martial artists battle in a tournament that will decide the fate of Earthrealm.
“Mortal Kombat “(1995) Official Trailer
Despite the simple plot, slight deviations from its source material, and the campy comedic moments and dialogue it had, the movie became number at the box office at the time it was released - earning over $122 Million worldwide and becoming a cult classic and is arguably considered one of the better video game based films of all time.
With a cast led by Robin Shou as Liu Kang, Linden Ashby as Johnny Cage, Bridgette Wilson as Sonya Blade, Talisa Soto as Kitana, Christopher Lambert as Rayden, and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Shang Tsung, Mortal Kombat was a hit thanks to primarily to its martial arts performance, faithfulness to the main story, and that amazing techno song that serves as the theme song that’s catchy to listen to this day.
Techno Syndrome (Mortal Kombat)
With a cult following that’s still active to this day, the Mortal Kombat film stands as a perfect example of how to adapt a video game concept and make it into a movie. Despite getting a horrible sequel (Mortal Kombat Annihilation *cough cough*), the film’s legacy was enough to influence the modern era of Mortal Kombat games by NetherRealm Studios - with Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa reprising his role as Shang Tsung for Mortal Kombat 11!
If you haven’t seen this movie, or the animatronic Goro, you absolutely need to. Go and watch it... FIGHT!
With DC FanDome coming up this weekend, Zack Snyder didn’t hold out any punches in further teasing his upcoming cut of “Justice League” coming to HBO Max next year. Expected to make an appearance in some form during the virtual events - Snyder took to his Vero account (as reported by Comic Book.com) to tease another image: the entrance to Wayne Manor - the derelict and abandoned home of Bruce Wayne, aka Batman.
Zack Snyder’s Justice League will debut in HBO Max sometime in 2021!
Following her debut during the build up and events proper of "Joker War" in the Batman titles, Punchline - the new female sidekick and field general to The Joker, will be starring in her own 48 paged one shot book as solicited by DC Comics. Written by James Tynion IV and Sam Johns, with illustrations by Mirka Andolfo and covers by Yasmine Putri and Frank Cho - the solicits and Newsarama state that the one shot will explore "the story of Alexis Kaye, and how she’ll take Leslie Thompkins, Harper Row, and Cullen Row on a harrowing journey that reveals her radicalization to The Joker’s ideology."
You can read more about the upcoming Punchline one shot in the Newsarama interview. The issue goes on sale on November 10th.
In one week, DC fans from anywhere around the world will be given the opportunity to attend a unique virtual experience like no other - as Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment present
"DC FanDome" - a 24 hour virtual event where fans can gather, hear the latest news and updates in the world of comics, movies, and TV, and tons of other activities that only a community of superhero fans can enjoy!
Check out a sneak peek of what to expect from DC Publisher himself and legendary comic artist, Jim Lee!
DC FanDome - Jim Lee
To check out and see what the schedule of the day's activities will bring - visit the official DC FanDome page and plan it out the way you want to!
Despite the delays brought about the current global pandemic situation, Warner Bros. and Christopher Nolan are still intent on bringing the director's next epic "Tenet" to cinemas soon - and there's no better way to promote the film further than releasing a good number of international posters featuring the cast and stars of the movie!
Headlined by John David Washington and also starring Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, and Kenneth Branagh, the movie sees an operative who is on a mission to prevent World War III - while also featuring elements that seemingly defy the laws of reality as well.
Check out the new posters here, and if you haven't seen the trailer yet here it is again below.
TENET - NEW TRAILER
Tenet will be released by Warner Bros. Pictures in theaters soon.
In a brand new article spotlighting the upcoming Marvel Games hitting in the next few months, Entertainment Weekly has new details from Insomniac Games on “Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales” - their brand new expansion/ spin-off for their critically acclaimed “Spider-Man” game for the PS4! Set to be released this holiday season as a launch title for the Sony Playstation 5, the new game is set during winter time and one year after the events of “Marvel’s Spider-Man” - where Miles has to deal with the fact that his Harlem home may be collateral damage and caught in a war between an energy corporation and a criminal organization using advanced tech.
From the article alone, the game is compared to Naughty Dog’s Uncharted spin-off “Uncharted: Lost Legacy” - which is not a full blown sequel in itself and more of a companion story to “Uncharted 4”. The real Spider-Man sequel is being kept under (webbing) wraps, and we can only imagine when Sony and Insomniac Games will reveal more details on that!
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales will be a PS5 exclusive coming this holiday season!
Set to premiere on October 4th as the second spin-off series of the highly successful "The Walking Dead" TV Series, AMC released during Comic Con @ Home weekend the first trailer for "The Walking Dead: World Beyond" - which follows a group coming from Nebraska and sees their cross-country journey that sees them exploring this harsh new world filled with the dead coming back to life.
The Walking Dead: World Beyond Season 1 Comic-Con Trailer | Rotten Tomatoes TV
The official Facebook page of the new show also has a brand new teaser up, which you can view below:
Looks like Jared Leto can add more to his resume of blockbuster appearances following playing The Joker in Suicide Squad, Niander Wallace in Blade Runner 2049, and Michael Morbius in the upcoming Spider-Man Movie spin-off Morbius, as Deadline reports that the actor has been tapped to star in "Lion" director Garth Davis' "Tron" sequel for Disney. It's not yet known what the details and plot for the film are - but it would be the latest follow-up to the 1982 classic that only had one sequel - 2010's "Tron: Legacy".
After almost 30 years working with Capcom and undeniably helping steer one of its biggest IPs into a new renaissance, longtime Street Fighter series producer Yoshinori announced on the eve of his birthday (which is today) that he is departing from the company and resigning from his post as Capcom Brand Manager.
Without Ono-San, we wouldn't have seen a fighting game resurgence come forth - as he was among the figureheads behind the release of Street Fighter IV over a decade ago. Since then, the Street Fighter brand has been reinvigorated under his watch, and has seen projects like Street Fighter x Tekken (a crossover with Bandai Namco Games Tekken series) and Street Fighter V come to pass. He definitely has left an impression with fans - especially with carrying his signature Blanka toy and shouting "SHO-RYU-KEN" to hype up the community during events.
No matter the mixed opinions there are during his tenure, we owe Ono-San a debt of gratitude for his contributions to the Fighting Game scene and the community. I even recorded my own tribute to honor his career... And wish him a Happy Birthday!
Thank you for your contributions, Ono-San! Good luck in your future projects!
As the curtain call draws near for the first Marvel Cinematic Universe spin-off series, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D star and Phil Coulson himself Clark Gregg sat down with Marvel to give a special message for the fans - thanking them for the honor of playing the much beloved MCU part for seven years beginning with the very first Iron Man movie in 2008.
Check out Phil Coulson's final message to the fans below:
A message from Clark Gregg, Agent Phil Coulson
The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D finale airs this Wednesday, August 12, on ABC.
Adding another fan favorite character to the line-up of their growing roster of Tekken 7 action figures, Storm Collectibles has released some preview photos of their upcoming Jin Kazama action figure on their Facebook page. The character - a mainstay of the franchise since Tekken 3, has been long awaited and sought after by fans and players who know the character's lineage in the long running Bandai Namco fighting game series .
As the son of Kazuya Mishima and Jun Kazama, Jin was originally trained by his grandfather Heihachi Mishima in the Mishima-Ryu style of Karate and sought to avenge his mother's death at the hand of Ogre in Tekken 3. After defeating Ogre he was betrayed by Heihachi, and the Devil Gene he inherited from his father Kazuya awoke inside of him. He renounced his Mishima heritage and adopted Traditional Karate as his fighting style, however events led to him becoming the leader of the Mishima Zaibatsu for a time after defeating his great grandfather Jinpachi Mishima in battle. That led to a war between him and his resurrected father Kazuya, which engulfed the world in chaos to achieve his true goal of defeating the demon Azazel. However Jin's sacrifice to defeat the demon only led to Heihachi reclaiming the Zaibatsu - and the Mishima saga seemingly came to a front during the events of Tekken 7.
You can check out more pictures of the upcoming Jin Kazama action figure at Storm Collectibles Facebook page and pre-order it online here.
After keeping things in the dark on what exactly their next DC related video game project would be, Rocksteady Studiostook to social media and just dropped an image of Superman with a target on his head and a familiar team's name on it - A SUICIDE SQUAD GAME IS COMING.
Other than that image, the video game developer responsible for the Batman Arkham games gave nothing else except the words "Target Locked" and the date of the "DC Fandome" virtual event on August 22nd. We'll definitely get more details there!
Set to return a year after exploring parallel worlds in the “Dark Multiverse” in which well known storylines and characters branched out to darker paths, DC Comics (via a report by Newsarama) has announced that the popular “Tales From the Dark Multiverse” series will be returning this November - with two newly announced one shots that tackle two well known sagas - “Flashpoint” and “Batman: Hush” - With covers drawn by artist David Marquez.
In “Tales From the Dark Multiverse - Flashpoint” - imagine if The Flash never corrected the events of the alternate timeline, and the Reverse Flash was left to do his dirty work? What would happen to Thomas Wayne - the Batman of this reality - and the war between the Atlanteans and Amazons raging the world? That question will be answered by Bryan Hitch - who serves as writer and artist for the story.
In “Tales From the Dark Multiverse - Batman: Hush” - we are shown a world where Thomas Elliot ruined Bruce Wayne’s life as a child - leading to a series of events that brings out a dark and twisted Dark Knight called “Batman: The Silenced”. The story will be written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and drawn by artist Dexter Soy.
Tales From the Dark Multiverse returns this November, with Batman: Hush on sale November 3 and Flashpoint on November 17.
After promising some big announcements for their "Summer Update" live stream showcase for Street Fighter V, Capcom kept their word and revealed four of the five new characters that will be appearing in the fifth and final season pass of "Street Fighter V: Champion Edition". Three of these fighters are very familiar to fans of the series... While the fourth one is an unexpected yet very welcomed entry into the saga that finally brings a character from one of Capcom's fan favorite brawler into the Street Fighter canon!
Street Fighter V Summer Update
The four characters revealed are as follows -Dan Hibiki, Rose, Oro, and surprise entrant Akira Kazama of Rival Schools fame! Dan will be the first to arrive and he actually had test footage shown in the stream presentation (which also featured AEW star Kenny Omega - who's a Street Fighter player himself!). Rose and Oro were no brainers as they appeared in the story mode of SFV... But Akira's inclusion is a welcomed one - as it marks the first time a Rival Schools character is crossing over to Street Fighter instead of the other way around as Sakura did!
UPDATE: Here's Dan gameplay test footage straight from Capcom and Playstation!
Street Fighter V - Season V: Dan Hibiki Developer Footage | PS4
Fans of DC, DC Comics, and its world of heroes and villains are gearing up for the first big online virtual convention that the comic book publisher and entertainment company is hosting - and now it has a teaser trailer to hype up things more along with a familiar tune that Superman fans can get behind at!
DC FanDome | Teaser Trailer
Expect big things to happen in this 24-hour experience where all things Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and more will be featured, as well as exciting announcements! Attend DC-Fandome this August 22nd!
With just a month to go before it releases for various gaming platforms worldwide, Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, and Square Enix's Avengers game has been putting up the hype to have fans play a unique video game adventure featuring Earth's Mightiest Heroes and fan favorite characters like Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, and Black Widow. However, the DLC content for that game has taken a MAJOR SWING in a direction that will leave some fans excited (or divided) - and that's having your friendly neighborhood webslinging hero Spider-Man as an EXCLUSIVE post-launch character for Playstation sometime in Early 2021.
Spider-Man Coming to Avengers as Sony Exclusive - IGN News Live - 08/03/2020
As reported by IGN, the news was announced over at the Playstation Blog. After announcing the likes of Hawkeye as Downloaded Content heroes that are coming to the game after it launches this September, Spider-Man's reveal as a Playstation exclusive character tilts things in the console's favor while the Xbox Series X, PC, and Stadia versions of the game won't be getting the character at this point. It's no surprise either - given that Marvel's Spider-Man by Insomniac Games was also a Playstation exclusive for the PS4 and is one of the best superhero games ever made.
Marvel's Avengers will be hitting platforms starting September 4th.
After announcing "The Future of Gaming" and revealing the Playstation 5 hardware in all of its white and black glory in their digital event last June, Sony and Playstation have followed up with fans and consumers wondering if past peripherals and devices can still be used for the upcoming new device. Thanks to a Playstation Blog post, we got that answer as well as a few specifics:
Which existing PS4 peripherals/accessories will work on PS5? Specialty peripherals, such as officially licensed racing wheels, arcade sticks, and flight sticks, will work with PS5 games and supported PS4 games. The Platinum and Gold Wireless Headsets, as well as third-party headsets that connect via USB port or audio jack, will work on PS5 (the headset companion app is not compatible with PS5). The DualShock 4 wireless controller and PlayStation officially licensed third-party gamepad controllers will work with supported PS4 games. Both the PS Move Motion Controllers and the PlayStation VR Aim Controller will work with supported PS VR games on PS5.
Pretty much good news for Arcade Stick users who are into fighting games! As for Dual Shock 4 controllers, only supported PS4 games will allow those to be used. Find out more via the Playstation Blog post!
During last Saturday's Japanese Fighting Game Publisher's Roundtable Event - featuring representatives from big name publishers like Capcom, Bandai Namco Games, SNK, Arc System Works, Arika, and Koei Tecmo, longtime Tekken producer and figurehead Katsuhiro Harada was among the many familiar faces of the historical virtual gathering. Aside from providing feedback and discussions on the current state and future of Fighting Games, the man with the sunglasses also showcased a teaser trailer confirming that Tekken 7 will be getting a brand new season pass - and it will include balance updates and few surprises that have yet to be revealed... But it was teased.
TEKKEN 7 – Season 4 Announcement
Tekken 7 Season Pass 4 will be released on Fall 2020.
The month of August has arrived, and the first day is widely recognized by comic book fans as "Spider-Man Day" - when the world was introduced to Peter Parker and his amazing alter ego in the pages of "Amazing Fantasy #15" in 1962! Now each year, webheads and Spidey fans find ways to celebrate the occasion - but this particular time also marks the 30th Anniversary of one of the most dynamic Spider-Man titles released in Marvel Comics history - thanks to the art and contributions of one Todd McFarlane!
On August of 1990, "Spider-Man #1" was released to the world - with a young and enthusiastic artist by the name of Todd McFarlane getting the "keys to his own Spidey title" thanks to his game changing work in the pages of "The Amazing Spider-Man" where he created the dynamic poseable drawings of the character and the messy "spaghetti webs" that would be a signature contribution to the modernized interpretation of the wallcrawler. McFarlane's ASM run would also see the introduction of "Venom" - who would go on to be one of Spider-Man's most fearsome rivals and a fan-favorite Marvel character in his own right.
Todd McFarlane: Like Hell I Won't | Full Documentary | SYFY WIRE
While three decades have come and gone and the book is cemented as a classic, Todd McFarlane's career would further progress outside of Marvel - leading to the founding of Image Comics, the creation of Spawn, and branching out to other prospects like making toys under his "McFarlane Toys" production. His life and career was recently detailed in the SYFY Wire documentary "Todd McFarlane: Like HELL I Won't!" - which you can watch above!
Happy Spider-Man Day and Happy 30 years to Todd McFarlane's Spider-Man!
