HBO's Harry Potter series teaser updates us on new cast

Warner Bros is teasing a casting update for the new Harry Potter reboot series, which will premiere on HBO in 2025/2026.The upcoming series will once again tell the tale of the famous book series, completely disregarding the films. While it’ll follow the same plot points it’ll tell the story in a different way as well as make some changes to the cast to promote greater diversity.Check out the teaser trailer for the series belowFans have been relentlessly beggingWarner Brosfor more details regarding the reboot, with the most demand being for an update on who will play some of the most iconic characters inHarry Potter,as well as the chosen one himself....

February 14, 2024 · 6 min · 1234 words · Teresa Underwood

Hogwarts Legacy devs tease the next '12 months' as new content looms

It’s been over a year since the release ofHogwarts Legacyand the developers at Avalanche Software have been celebrating the milestone and it may have teased that something new is on the way. Hogwarts Legacywas initially released in February 2023 forPC,PlayStation 5andXboxSeries X/S, before arriving on last-gen consoles andNintendo Switchin the months that followed. Set long before the events ofHarry Potter,Hogwarts Legacyis set in the 1890s and you play as a student who has begun their academic career at the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the fifth year to the surprise of students and tutors alike....

February 14, 2024 · 2 min · 268 words · Jessica Nichols

Mario Vs Donkey Kong review - Back to basics

I’ve never related much to Donkey Kong as a character. Presumably because he’s a tie-wearing gorilla who loves bananas and sometimes wrestles large reptiles, and I’m… not that. Although I do occasionally wear a tie. And I love bananas. But beyond that? We have little in common. However, as I booted upMario VS Donkey KongonNintendo Switchfor the first time and saw how obsessed the cheeky ape was with running away with as many plastic Mario toys as he could carry, I saw a kindred spirit....

February 14, 2024 · 4 min · 766 words · David Lowe

Marvel and DC teaming up for major crossover

If you thought an ultimate team-up couldn’t get any better than the Avengers or the Justice League, think again because an epic Marvel and DC crossover is on the way.Crossovers are nothing new in bothcomicsandanimatedmovies which has graced us with the likes ofBatmanand Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Predator and Archie,Supermanand Aliens, and much more. There have even been crossover comics involving Marvel and DC which began in the 1970s.Check out the Batman vs....

February 14, 2024 · 6 min · 1178 words · Randall Brown

Marvel confirms full Fantastic Four casting, includes Pedro Pascal

breaking news breaking news breaking news It’s about time. Marvel has finally announced the full cast for the upcoming Fantastic Four film, and low and behold, Pedro Pascal is indeed taking on the role of Mr Fantastic. Advert Advert Needless to say, the surprise Valentine’s Day news has delighted theMarvelfandom, with one excited fan saying, “Great ensemble ngl. Curious to see how they cook.” Hopefully, they don’t intend to literally cook the cast… though the Human Torch could help out there....

February 14, 2024 · 1 min · 142 words · Brian Strong

No major PlayStation 5 games from 'existing IP' coming for the next year, Sony confirms

According to Sony, PlayStation 5 sales are expected to decline next year due to a lack of first-party releases.ThePS5officially has no games, at least next year anyway. 2024 has some pretty big releases on the horizon likeMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater,Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,Sonic X Shadow Generations,there’s just so much good stuff on the way it’s hard to keep track of them all.Check outIndiana Jones and the Great Circlebelow though, that’s the one fans should be most excited forUnfortunately 2025’s line-up is reportedly pretty barren when it comes to big new releases and according to Sony it’s expected the PS5 is going to struggle....

February 14, 2024 · 6 min · 1266 words · Alicia Gordon

PlayStation 5 entering the 'latter stage' of its life cycle already, Sony confirms

You may not consider your PlayStation 5 to be ‘middle-aged’ but Sony certainly does. The company has now declared that the console is entering the latter stages of its lifecycle. 2025 will bring PS5 ownersDeath Stranding2: On The Beach. In a recent earnings call, Sony senior vice president Naomi Matsuokasaid(via The Malaysian Reserve), “Looking ahead, PS5 will enter the latter stage of its life cycle. As such, we will put more emphasis on the balance between profitability and sales....

February 14, 2024 · 1 min · 203 words · Spencer Harris

PlayStation 5 exclusive to be unplayable for millions of gamers following controversy

Oof. The news isn’t being kind to PlayStation today. After a week of Xbox facing the unforgiving glares from its fans, PlayStation is now in the firing line. Sony has not only confirmed that the PS5 isentering its “latter stage”already, but it’s also dropped another bombshell: a massivePlayStationexclusive won’t be available for millions of gamers. Advert Advert Don’t deny yourselves the chance to watch theRise of the Rōnintrailer to soak up the atmosphere of this stunning title...

February 14, 2024 · 2 min · 273 words · Shelly Anderson

PlayStation 6 release date is unfortunately closer than we'd have liked

Recent chatter from Sony is causing some to think that we’re closer to the next generation of consoles than we might think. The PlayStation 5 was released in 2020 and, this may seem a shock to some, details point to it being in the final third of its lifecycle. Consoles never seem to last long nowadays. Each generation cycle gets shorter for the publishers even if consumers don’t agree. In a recentSonyfinancial call and stated that thePlayStation 5will be entering the “latter stage of its life cycle....

February 14, 2024 · 2 min · 218 words · Laura Davis

PlayStation boss teases multiplatform future hot on heels of Xbox third-party controversy

Playstation gamers have been laughing from the sidelines at Xbox fans, enjoying a sense of security that they had no right feeling, especially now. Oh yes, there was no way Xbox was going to announce third-party plans and PlayStationnotjoin the party. Make sure you check out theBanishers: Ghosts of New Edenstory trailer, it’s not to be missed! Advert Advert EnterSony, its president keen to get in on the third-party controversy. “In the past, we wanted to popularise consoles and the first party titles' main purpose was to make the console popular,” reads the statement....

February 14, 2024 · 2 min · 241 words · Tonya Roberts

PlayStation Plus drops 13 more free games for February

breaking newsThis day rolls around so quickly. It’s the midpoint of the month which means that it’s time to find out which games will soon be joining PlayStation Plus’ extra and premium tiers.To recap,PlayStation Plus’ essential tierrecently gainedFoamstars, Steelrising, andRollerdrome.Foamstarsis, of course, a day one releasethat may not blow you away, but does provide for some casual fun with friends.Steelrisingwill appeal to those of you who enjoy a punishing action RPG, whileRollerdromeis a high-octane shooter with a roller skating twist....

February 14, 2024 · 4 min · 828 words · Tina Wilkins

Red Dead Redemption 2 player killed by regular dog in game's most shameful death ever

A compilation video has appeared over on Reddit that seems to show some of the more unique moments that can occur inRed Dead Redemption 2, one of which being an unfortunate death. The video shows off several features and mechanics securingRed Dead Redemption 2as being a game full of secrets and surprises. Red Dead Redemption 2 is bursting with secrets and small details Advert Advert Other features shown in the video are the ability to push and pull NPCs using button inputs, or how if you tackle a target while they’re in water, they automatically drown....

February 14, 2024 · 1 min · 188 words · Harold Peterson

Resident Evil fans need to check out this gross new sci-fi horror

Capcom’s Resident Evil series is a prominent franchise among survival horror enthusiasts and for good reason, they’re bloody good games, quite literally. While NES titleSweet Homeand the originalAlone in the Darkcan be considered inspirations for Resident Evil,Capcom’ssurvival horror series has itself inspired many titles, in particular,Resident Evil 4for the sci-fi horror,Dead Space. So when a new horror comes along that is one forResident Eviland Dead Space fans, you can bet we’re interested and hopefully, you are too....

February 14, 2024 · 2 min · 275 words · Julie Rodriguez