'F***ing awesome' Ben Affleck Batman movie teased by storyboard artist

The world really hasn’t been given enough of Ben Affleck’s Batman. Having first appeared in 2016’sBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice(which, admittedly, wasn’t fantastic), he’s popped up in just four films since, with his most recent appearance being inThe Flash(2023).What you may not have known, however, is thatAffleckwas originally supposed to get his own soloBatmanmovie, but it was cancelled before it could ever hit our screens. Now though, speaking to Inverse in a newinterview, DC storyboard artist, Jay Oliva, who also apparently worked on the cancelled film before it was shelved, teased more details about thefilm....

August 4, 2023 · 6 min · 1149 words · Michael Washington

Acclaimed Xbox exclusive confirmed for PlayStation 5

Another Xbox console exclusive is officially coming to the PlayStation 4 and 5. Indie adventureSomervilleis set to arrive on Sony’s consoles later this month. It wouldn’t be the firstXboxexclusive to reachPlayStationso far this year.High On Life, the comedic first-person shooter from Squanch Games,was released on PlayStation 4 and 5just a few short weeks ago on 22 July.Scorn, the survival horror game from Serbian studio Ebb Software, is also set to finally release on PlayStation later this year after landing on Windows PC and Xbox in October 2022....

August 4, 2023 · 1 min · 169 words · Marc Diaz

Animal Crossing LEGO is reportedly on the way, and it sounds adorable

Animal Crossing is one of the most wholesome video game series of all time. Unless you consider the weird black market that emerged overNew Horizons’ cat villager, Raymond. Those were dark times. Take a look at ourreviewofAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsbelow. According to both exabrickslegogo_ (via Instagram) andYouTubeuserBrick Clicker, a total of five sets are on the way. In comparison to some of the big, pricey LEGO sets (such as the recently revealedGringotts Wizarding Bank - Collectors’ Edition), these sound quite affordable, but that’s also because they’re rather small....

August 4, 2023 · 2 min · 241 words · Hannah Smith

Assassin's Creed Odyssey's Kassandra returning for new open-world game

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey protagonist, Kassandra, will return in Assassin’s Creed Jade, but not in the way you think. The closed beta forUbisoft’sopen-world mobile game,Assassin’s Creed Jade, is currently underway for a selection of lucky players who received an invite. Take a look at Assassin’s Creed Jadebelow TakingAssassin’s Creedto third-century BCE China, the title is introducing several first-time features for the series, most notably a customisable character. That’s right, the assassin you play as is entirely your own, and can have whatever face and features you’d like....

August 4, 2023 · 2 min · 296 words · Tracy James

Baldur's Gate 3 surprise nudity keeps getting Twitch streamers into trouble

Uh oh.Baldur’s Gate 3features a fair bit of nudity and it’s getting some Twitch streamers into trouble. If there are any Twitch streamers reading this, don’t press the ‘Hide Clothes’ button. You’ve been warned. Take a look atBaldur’s Gate 3in action below. Streamers AnnieFuchsia, shroud, sodapoppin, and Etalyx all had similar experiences. AnnieFushcia simply responded with a short scream.Baldur’s Gate 3isn’t currently on Twitch’s banned nudity list, but it’s recommended that streamers only engage with nudity “for as much time as required”....

August 4, 2023 · 1 min · 102 words · Lucas Nunez

Batman: The Animated Series is finally back

It’s been 25 years sinceBatman: The Animated Seriesaired its final episode. While plenty ofBatmanshows have come and gone since they never lived up to the legacy the animated show left in its wake. Here’s a peak at the next major DC project on the horizon, theBlue Beetlefilm. Boasting incredible storylines, a timeless art style and spectacular performances fromthe late Kevin ConroyandMark Hamillas Batman and Joker respectively, it truly is the definitive choice for classic dark knight adventures....

August 4, 2023 · 2 min · 272 words · Kimberly Humphrey

Elden Ring teases further expansions after Shadow Of The Erdtree

Elden Ringis already an enormous game, and although we don’t know quite how big its upcoming DLC expansion,Shadow of the Erdtree, is going to be, we can only assume that it’ll follow in its chonky footsteps.This can only be good news for gamers. SinceElden Ring’s release in February last year, fans have truly pushed the limits of what’s possible within the game, from the countless lightning-fast speedruns, to evenbeating the final boss using a dance mat, of all things (that really puts the rest of us who struggled to defeat it using a regular controller to shame)....

August 4, 2023 · 6 min · 1173 words · Pamela Hall

Free game alert: acclaimed 2013 game plus DLC available now

It’s another day, which means we have some new free gaming goodness for Amazon Prime members. Amazon is not only the top online retailer in the world, but it also offers other popular services such as the streaming services Prime Video and Prime Music Unlimited, as well as Kindle, Audible, and more. Check out the PAYDAY 2 Ultimate Edition trailer below! What’s more, Amazon also owns theTwitchstreaming platform and as such, it offers Amazon Prime members free games (via Prime Gaming) and DLC on a monthly basis, adding even more value to the service....

August 4, 2023 · 2 min · 292 words · Jason Sutton

Hogwarts Legacy fans rejoice as new open-world Harry Potter game spotted online

Fans of the Wizarding World simply cannot get enough of the enchanting franchise, and this latest news is bound to please the Hogwarts masses. Check out the LEGO Harry Potter Collection trailer now! In 2010,LEGOHarry Potter: Years 1-4was released for multiple platforms, which included the first four movies/books in the franchise, namelyThe Philosopher’s Stone,The Chamber of Secrets,The Prisoner of AzkabanandThe Goblet of Fire. Advert Advert Then the following year,LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7arrived which includedThe Order of the Phoenix,The Half Blood Princeas well asThe Deathly Hallows - Part 1andPart 2....

August 4, 2023 · 2 min · 353 words · Rodney Lopez

Hogwarts Legacy remains 2023's best-selling game despite Zelda launch

Despite steep competition from all sides,Hogwarts Legacyis clinging onto to its title of the best-selling game of the year. Since its release earlier this year,Hogwarts Legacy’spopularity hasn’t dwindled, as thousands ofHarry Potterfans are still playing the game on several platforms, includingXbox,PlayStationandPC. Take a look at the video below of exploring the school of Hogwarts inHogwarts Legacy Players have had a blastexploringthe famous School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and many have been hard at work adding their own features to the game via mods....

August 4, 2023 · 2 min · 246 words · Brandy Benitez

Justice League: Warworld is a brutal new R-rated movie

DC’s latest animated film, Justice League: Warworld, is available now, and is significantly better than the recent live-action projects. Compared toMarvel’s Cinematic Universe, theDClive-action films are usually a hit-or-miss, with its latest superhero flick,The Flash, bombing at the box-office, losingWarner Brosmillions in the process. Check out the trailer forJustice League: Warworldbelow However, something DC always does well is animated movies and shows, and the newest comic book adaptation, Justice League: Warworld is no exception....

August 4, 2023 · 2 min · 265 words · Lisa Park

LOTR: The One Ring RPG announces massive new expansion

The One Ring RPG has announced its most significant expansion yet, exploring the history of Khazad-dûm and the hills of Moria. If you’re a big fan ofThe Lord Of The Rings, you’ll likely have heard ofThe One Ring RPG, a tabletop game set in J.R.R. Tolkien’s highly-successful fantasy world. It’s like Dungeons and Dragons in the sense that you roll dice, make important decisions and continuously improve your character. Advert...

August 4, 2023 · 2 min · 261 words · Joe Bailey

PC free games: grab endlessly replayable 2021 RPG now

Roll up, roll up. It’s Friday which means the weekend is almost upon us. If you’re a PC gamer looking for some light weekend entertainment, Epic Games have just released their latest batch of freebies. Take a look at the very funLoop Heroin action below. PC users can now grabLoop HeroandBloons TD 6entirely for free, no strings attached. The two freebies are available until 10 August at 4PM, so act quick if you want to grab these latest offerings....

August 4, 2023 · 1 min · 106 words · Lisa Lee