The gaming industry has come together to show support for developers after supposed fans abused them online.

A recent rumour suggested that God of War news was coming out soon. However, no news ended up happening, and some gamers took it upon themselves to harass the game’s developers at Sony Santa Monica.

Cory Barlog had to ask everyone to remain patient, confirming that the game was still on the way this year. Despite that, he still received abuse from fans who were desperate for info on the game. And another member of the team was sent dick pics from someone asking about the game’s release date.

Furthermore, Return to Monkey Island developer Ron Gilbert stated he was no longer going to post about the game online due to receiving abuse. He said the “joy of sharing has been driven from me”.

Response from the Industry

This toxicity prompted industry figures to call out the fans’ behaviour. Neil Druckmann said “Even wholesome adventure games aren’t safe from toxic “fans” who know better than the original creators?!” He also defended Sony Santa Monica, expressing his excitement for the upcoming God of War: Ragnarok.

In addition, Xbox head Phil Spencer replied to Barlog, saying “Can’t wait to enjoy GoW when it comes out. And thanks to you and the team for the amazing work that goes into creating things we love.“

Alex Mann, a development director at EA, said “When folks continue to wonder or ask why some game studios don’t communicate or speak about games ahead of release anymore? Or why they don’t engage with communities? This is 100% why; it’s not worth the personal toll & cost to mental health to continue to try.“

Sadly, it seems toxic fans will always be a problem in the gaming industry. But hopefully it won’t dissuade any developers from creating the things they love to create.

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A major leak for Call of Duty emerged this weekend, suggesting the 2024 game could be set during the Gulf War.

The leak, which was found out from an alpha build of Warzone Mobile, hints at several things for the future of Call of Duty. Surprisingly, it includes potential details for Call of Duty 2024, the next release from Black Ops studio Treyarch.

The account that posted the leaks has been suspended. But the leaks themselves live on, and we now know a ridiculous amount of details. All the leaked details can be viewed on Reddit, but be warned as there are plenty of spoilers for content in the games.

There are files related to weapons or vehicles used by the US during the Gulf War. One such file mentions the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk. There’s also a mention of Mogadishu, where a famous battle took place in 1993.

The last Black Ops game was set during the Cold War, so if the 2024 release is going to took place afterwards it certainly adds up that it could be based on the Gulf War.

Future of CoD

It’s worth noting that there is no Call of Duty game planned for 2023. After Modern Warfare 2 this year, the franchise will take a one year break for the first time in around two decades. This could be a decision made due to the relatively underwhelming release of Vanguard.

Other details in the leak include names of maps, though whether they will all be real maps is unknown. The list includes names like “esports gym”, “fishtown”, “grandprix” and “dogtown”. However, there’s a good chance some of these are just codenames or work-in-progress maps that may not end up being completed.

Still, there’s a lot of information to take in here, and if you really wanna know more you should check out the leak yourself.

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Political parties in the Netherlands have supported a ban on loot boxes in video games.

Six of the major parties in the country support a motion to ban loot boxes. The ban would mean the Netherlands would have a similar situation to Belgium. Loot boxes were banned there back in 2018.

Loot box bans were largely accelerated by EA when they introduced loot boxes in Battlefront 2. The game created widespread controversy by giving players advantages in game if they bought more loot boxes.

Battlefront 2 even managed to get the most downvoted Reddit of all time when a member of the team tried to defend loot boxes, stating the infamous “pride and accomplishment” line. However, it’s not the only game that prompted countries to look into loot boxes.

Netherlands Loot Box Ban

The Dutch motion says loot boxes are a form of gambling, and claims that children are being manipulated into purchasing them via microtransactions. The motion has a very good chance of passing, as the six parties make up more than half of the country’s Senate and House of Representatives.

The Netherlands previously tried to regulate loot boxes but were not successful. In October 2020, EA received a $500K fine for every week it didn’t comply with the court’s demands to remove Ultimate Team packs from FIFA. That resulted in a $10 million fine after EA allowed it to reach its limit. However, the fine was overturned by the Netherlands’ highest court.

The new motion aims to finish what the country started. It could mean companies like EA will have to comply with new laws – in Belgium, EA has to stop selling FIFA points due to the government pressure on loot boxes.

Other countries following suit include Spain, which is planning to announce details of new legislation soon. The country is planning to push back against “thoughtless, compulsive or even pathological consumer behaviour” in games.

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Two developers for the upcoming Fallout London mod have been offered a job at Bethesda.

The mod, which is a huge single-player mod for Fallout 4, takes players to post apocalyptic London. It looks very ambitious and professional, and Bethesda clearly thinks highly of it, because two developers were given the chance to work at the company itself.

Ryan Johnson, lead technical advisor for the mod, announced he was leaving the mod to work at Bethesda. He’s now an associate level designer for the company.

However, Dean Carter, the project lead, turned down his job offer. He was offered a job at the UK studio Double Eleven, which is working on Fallout 76. Carter turned the offer down, choosing to remain working on Fallout London.

Fallout London Announcement

The Fallout London team posted an announcement, revealing the news. It says “It is worth remembering that many people try and use large scale mod projects like this for pure CV padding and routes into the industry. But some people like him do it truly for the community, for the team, for you.”

It also explains that Johnson told them about the job a while ago, so they were able to collate his knowledge to help the team continue his work. The post said “the man’s professionalism and dedication will honestly and truly be missed and felt throughout the team”.

Bethesda are currently working on Starfield, which is set to launch next year. After that, it’s Elder Scrolls VI, which is coming out over a decade since Skyrim. Only after that releases will Bethesda be moving onto Fallout 5, so it may take some time before we see anything about that game revealed.

As for Fallout London, the mod is making good progress. A new trailer recently launched showing off some of the environments and enemies, and it looks very impressive.

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Who is the best Marvel superhero? From Spider-Man to Blade, here are the best Marvel superheroes from worst to best.

Marvel’s impact on the comic book industry is astronomical. Legendary storytellers and artists like Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditka and Brian Michael Bendis have shaped iconic heroes. However, one of them must stand tall above the rest.

Join us as we rank ten of the best Marvel superheroes.

10. Captain America

Steve Rogers debuted in Captain America Comics No.1, back in 1941. Over the years, the All-American supersoldier has encountered some serious baddies. We’ve all seen him battle the Red Skull, but Rogers has fought Taskmaster, Baron Wolfgang Von Strucker and even fellow Avengers ally, Iron Man.

Chris Evans breathed new life into the character with his MCU debut and the rest was history. After all, he can do this all day.

9. doctor strange

The Sorcerer Supreme was created by the masterful duo, Stan Lee and Steve Ditka. Appearing in Strange Tales No.110, Doctor Strange helped usher in a colourful wave of mystical stories into Marvel Comics. As a protector of Earth and the wider multiverse, Strange has joined forces with The Avengers, The Illuminati and the Midnight Sons across his adventures. Drawing his powers from a range of arcane sources, Doctor Strange is an incredibly exciting character to explore.

Benedict Cumberbatch can be seen reprising his role as Stephen Strange in Doctor Strange: In The Multiverse of Madness on Disney+.

8. the punisher

Gerry Conway’s troubled vigilante is a hell of a character. First appearing as an assassin hot on Spider-Man’s case in 1974, Frank Castle is not to be messed with. The Punisher moniker was forged in tragedy after Castle’s family were taken out by the mob for witnessing a murder in New York’s Central Park. A master of weaponry and warfare, The Punisher may not have abilities, but his sheer unbreakable will makes Castle a deadly asset on the battlefield.

Dolph Lundgren and Thomas Jane have had their turn at portraying him on the big screen, but Jon Bernthal’s turn as Castle in the Netflix show is easily the best version yet.

7. black panther

King T’Challa has the might of Wakanda behind him, but this fierce fighter isn’t defined by his technological advancements. Black Panther is a loyal protector and honourable leader that places his people before him in conflict. While this initially limited his relationship with other heroes, Black Panther has joined the fight on numerous occasions with his supreme agility and concrete resolve.

The late Chadwick Boseman portrayed T’Challa in the MCU, leaving behind an incredibly loved performance as the Black Panther in multiple movies.

6. thor

The God of Thunder would strike us down if he wasn’t included on this list. He’s been around thousands of years in the comics, seeing all that the universe has to offer. The Eternals Saga put him face to face with Celestials and The Surtur Saga made us care about him more than ever. He may be imbued with otherworldly powers, but Thor is a man of the people under all that armour.

Chris Hemsworth can be seen as Thor gearing up to fight Gorr The God Butcher in Thor: Love and Thunder.

5. daredevil

The man without fear. The devil of Hell’s Kitchen. Matt Murdock watches over the people of New York but isn’t adverse to a team-up outside its borders. The brilliant lawyer-turned-vigilante often fights crime with the Defenders but has formed relationships with Black Widow, Captain America and even Deadpool. Daredevil is a skilled fighter but his unwavering dedication to justice makes him more powerful than anyone could anticipate.

There have been a few versions of Daredevil on the big and small screen, dating back to the 1989 TV movie The Trial of The Incredible Hulk. However, it’s Charlie Cox who has absolutely crushed it as Matt Murdock in the excellent Netflix show.

4. blade

Morbin time is over. There is only one vampire-inspired character in Marvel history that deserves such enormous hype. Mark Wolfman and Gene Colan brought the daywalker to life in The Tomb of Dracula No.10, back in July 1973. Initially imagined as a human immune to vampire bites, Blade’s powers were later retrofitted to reflect his status as a Dhampir. Able to wield the abilities of vampires without most of their weaknesses, Blade uses his prowess to hunt down any supernatural foes in the night.

Blade is one of Marvel’s most badass characters and casting Wesley Snipes in the role was a masterstroke. Let’s hope Mashershala Ali does the character justice.

3. wolverine

James Howlett, Logan or simply Wolverine is easily the best member of the X-Men. Look, we love Cyclops and Professor Xaiver, but the short and angry brawler is just too damn cool. Infused with Adamantium, Wolverine’s immense healing factor and brutal rage have helped the X-Men to victory on numerous occasions. And of course, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the iconic X-Men cartoon from the 90s, where the character became a true household name.

Hugh Jackman is the only cinematic incarnation of the character so far, but with the MCU shaking up its future, we could see a younger version very soon.

2. spider-man

We’ve all dreamed of being able to shoot webs and scale buildings like Spider-Man. Peter Parker has inspired millions of people around the world with tales of courage, willpower and sheer wonder. His scrawny stature may not seem imposing but the wall-crawler is able to lift up to ten tons while retaining immense agility. Tom Holland and Andrew Garfield reinvented Spidey for the big screen, but for many of us, Tobey Maguire is still the greatest actor to wear the red and blue spandex.

Surprised that the webhead isn’t at the top? While the lovable Peter Parker has left an incredible mark on the world of superheroes, there is another hero that deserves that time in the spotlight.

1. ghost rider

With the power of hell itself flowing through his fiery veins, Ghost Rider is able to stand toe-to-toe with the best of the Marvel Comics universe. The Johnny Blaze incarnation of the character is stronger than Spider-Man, having lifted over 25 tons in his time and more in stories like World War Hulk. Sacrificing his soul to Satan in a deal gone wrong, Blaze was the first Ghost Rider but each version possesses unique abilities.

Ghost Rider is able to take the fight to Cosmic villains in the Marvel Universe, holding his own in some hefty battles. Step aside Human Torch, the flame is truly on with Ghost Rider.

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Ubisoft will be shutting down multiplayer and online services for 15 of its games this year, staring on September 1st 2022.

A post on their support page says “Closing the online services for some older games allows us to focus our resources on delivering great experiences for players who are playing newer or more popular titles.”

The company is shutting down services for games like Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry 3 and Rayman Legends.

Full List of Ubisoft Games

Here’s a full list of all games that will no longer have multiplayer or online functionality following the shutdown in September, according to the Ubisoft post.

Anno 2070 – You will be unable to play multiplayer, link Ubisoft accounts in-game or use online features.

Assassin’s Creed II – You will be unable to play multiplayer, link Ubisoft accounts in-game or use online features.

Assassin’s Creed 3 (2012 Release) – You will be unable to play multiplayer, link Ubisoft accounts in-game or use online features. Additionally, the installation and access to downloadable content will be unavailable.

Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood – You will be unable to play multiplayer, link Ubisoft accounts in-game or use online features. Additionally, the installation and access to DLC will be unavailable on PC.

Assassin’s Creed Liberation HD – You will be unable to link Ubisoft accounts in-game or use online features. Additionally, the installation and access to DLC will be unavailable.

Driver San Francisco – You will be unable to play multiplayer, link Ubisoft accounts in-game or use online features. Additionally, the installation and access to DLC will be unavailable on PC

Far Cry 3 (2012 Release) – You will be unable to play multiplayer, link Ubisoft accounts in-game or use online features. Additionally, the installation and access to DLC will be unavailable on PC.

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier – The multiplayer for the game will be unavailable. To play the solo campaign, you will have to set your console into offline mode.

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands – You will be unable to play multiplayer, link Ubisoft accounts in-game or use online features. Additionally, the installation and access to DLC will be unavailable.

Rayman Legends – You will be unable to link Ubisoft accounts in-game or use online features.

Silent Hunter 5 – You will be unable to link Ubisoft accounts in-game or use online features.Additionally, the installation and access to DLC will be unavailable.

Space Junkies – As a multiplayer only title, you will be unable to play the game going forward.

Splinter Cell: Blacklist – You will be unable to play multiplayer, link Ubisoft accounts in-game or use online features.

ZombiU – You will be unable to link Ubisoft accounts in-game or use online features.

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EA has been criticised for posting a meme making fun of players who only play single player video games.

Single-player games have always been a huge part of the gaming world. Many of the games considered to the best of all time are single-player. Whether that’s Zelda games like Ocarina of Time or Breath of the Wild, the new God of War, a hundred different Mario platformers or indie games like Hollow Knight – single player games are beloved by many.

So it’s no surprise that when EA tried to make fun of them, they were quickly criticised. The company tweeted out their own version of the “they’re a 10 but” meme, saying “They’re a 10 but they only like playing single-player games.” This prompted all kinds of responses, with most making fun of EA for the ill-advised tweet.

One reply said “Star Wars Jedi Survivor’s really looking that bad, huh?” Others replied saying “so they’re an 11”.

Game Developers Respond

But the most brutal responses were from game developers, especially those who worked with EA in the past. Dead Space 2 producer Zach Mumbach tweeted “This is the company that shut down my studio and laid off 100 great developers because we were making a single player game.”

He then said “Also, if you break down game rating scores to a 10 point scale most EA games are a solid 6 or 7. Not because the developers are bad but because EA the corporation forces them to rush games out. EA corporate leadership wouldn’t know what a “10” looks like in terms of video games.“

All in all, the tweet seems to have backfired pretty heavily for EA. They even tried to save face by saying “roast well deserved”, but the backlash is simply too strong at this point. But after EA’s history of ruining single-player franchises and games, it’s fair to say the roast was indeed deserved.

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A Nintendo fan reportedly purchased 100 shares, worth around £30K, to ask about a potential F-Zero sequel in a meeting.

The F-Zero franchise has been dead in the water for a long time. The last games in the series were released in 2003 and 2004, with instalments on the Gamecube and Game Boy Advance. But almost 2 decades later, Nintendo has been reminded of the game’s existence by a longtime fan.

The fan spent over 5 million yen, or £30,000, on Nintendo stock just to ask about F-Zero. They wanted to know if the company would consider making new games or remakes for old franchises, mainly F-Zero. They asked the question in an annual shareholder meeting, and it certainly got Nintendo’s attention.

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa replied “It is realistically difficult to develop new titles and remakes, including sequels, for every Nintendo game that people request, but we are very grateful and appreciate the expectations our fans have for our games.“

The Nintendo Shareholder

The shareholder, known as Momiji on Twitter, tweeted about the meeting. They said “I am the one who asked the question! I delivered your enthusiasm directly to Nintendo management!“

He has called himself a die hard Nintendo fan, and confirmed that it was him who bought the 100 shares. That number is required in order for shareholders to gain access to the meeting, though being able to ask a question isn’t always a guarantee.

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If you want to get your hands on an F-Zero game currently, F-Zero X is available on the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service. It’s part of the expansion pack, which includes various N64 games like Super Mario 64, Banjo-Kazooie, and the aforementioned racer.

Despite the popularity of F-Zero mascot Captain Falcon in Super Smash Bros, there hasn’t been any news about F-Zero for many years. And it seems like we might be waiting a lot longer before we get confirmation of a new game or remake.

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God of War director Cory Barlog has called out fans on social media after a rumoured info dump for the game didn’t end up happening.

One of the biggest rumours in gaming recently was that more information on God of War: Ragnarok was coming out soon. It was suggested that a release date would be announced last month. But with June over with, and no news, some players have lashed out at Sony Santa Monica for not revealing any info.

That prompted Cory Barlog to post about the situation on Twitter. He said “if it were up to me I would share all the information when I know about it, but it is not up to me. So please, be patient. I promise things will be shared at the earliest possible moment they can be.

“We make games for you, we get to make games because of you.”

God of War Isn’t Delayed

However, some fans were still unhappy with the lack of news. One said they “planned their whole year” around the game, while others demanded to know why it was taking so long.

When one person said the game must have been delayed, Cory Barlog replied stating that it hasn’t been delayed, it’s just not ready.

And Barlog later retweeted a post by Estelle Tigani, cinematics producer on the upcoming game. She said she was sent dick pics asking for the game’s release date, showing the bizarre lengths some people will go to to harass developers for info. In response, Barlog said “show some f*cking respect.”

This isn’t the only story about developers being harassed to come out this week either. Return to Monkey Island director Ron Gilbert is no longer posting about the game due to online abuse. He said “the joy of sharing has been driven from me” after he was attacked over the new game.

While you’re here, be sure to check out our video of the week. We break down 10 of the best PlayStation 1 games of all time. What are your favourite PS1 games?

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Over six months after the game launched, Halo Infinite is finally getting campaign co-op in a new update.

343 Industries recently announced that the game will be receiving a two week long beta for campaign co-op. It’ll be running from July 11th to July 22nd, and anyone who owns the game has access to it. You can also try it out if you have Xbox Game Pass but haven’t installed Infinite yet.

In a new post on Halo Waypoint, 343 said “Campaign Network Co-Op for Halo Infinite is on its way and you’ll soon be able to take the fight to the Banished with your friends and family in the upcoming flight, which is targeted to run from the week of July 11.”

To join friends in co-op, you’ll just need to form a fireteam the same way you would in multiplayer. Then, just navigate to the campaign and choose “start co-op”. Everyone will share the same save, so everyone’s progress counts.

Four Master Chiefs?

Interestingly, everyone in Halo Infinite will be playing as Master Chief rather than other spartans. This is similar to the original Halo: Combat Evolved, where both players played as the big man himself. In future titles, players became elites like the Arbiter or played as their unique spartans from multiplayer, like in Reach.

343 have talked about how the new open-world campaign has caused problems for co-op play. It took them longer to finish it because of the unique challenges open-world posed.

One of the ways they’ve got around this is by introducing “area of operations”. There’s an 800 feet “warning radius” and a 1000 feet “kill radius” which restrict players from straying too far. However, 343 claims you’ll be able to tackle a Banished base from all directions, so hopefully the distance isn’t too limiting.

That does mean we might not be able to crazy cross-map stunts or tricks in co-op, which is kind of disappointing. I guess it’s the price we pay for having a more open campaign.

While you’re here, be sure to check out our video of the week. We break down 10 of the best PlayStation 1 games of all time. What are your favourite PS1 games?

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Jim Henson’s Creature Shop has been tasked with creating puppets for an upcoming My Neighbour Totoro stage production.

The Studio Ghibli classic is getting its own stage version, and the creators behind the Muppets is on hand to help. They’ll be creating puppets in the form of the famous anime’s characters. They’re being designed by famous puppeteer Basil Twist, known for his underwater puppet show Symphonie Fantastique.

Speaking about the opportunity, Twist said “The Jim Henson Company is synonymous with imagination and childhood. I have been building puppets since I was a young boy, and to me, there is still nothing more magical than when a seemingly inanimate object comes to life before your eyes.“

“I have worked with the team at the Shop over the course of my career, so when I accepted this challenge and needed a team who could build my designs and bring Studio Ghibli’s treasured characters to life, I knew it had to be Henson. I truly believe we are creating something extraordinary.”

My Neighbour Totoro

My Neighbour Totoro is an anime that follows Mei and Satsuki as they move houses. Their mother is ill, so they’re moving to become closer to her. On the way, they become friends with Totoro, the iconic rabbit-like creature, and soon learn about an enchanted world inhabited by spirits.

The film, created by Hayao Miyazaki, released in 1988. Now, it’s coming to Britain’s Royal Shakespeare Company as a play. It’s set to have a 15-week run in London in October 2022 through to January 2023.

“I feel an immense responsibility to bring the iconic characters of My Neighbour Totoro to life on stage,” said Twist. “I want to honor these characters and capture the enchanting mystery of this beloved story. I want audiences to be inspired by the same feeling they get from the film when they meet Totoro on stage.”

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The classic meme has finally been explained by Ant Man actor Paul Rudd, who addresses the Thanos situation in a new video.

Avengers: Endgame may have concluded years ago now, but many still wonder what might happen if a certain Ant Man strategy was put to the test. For a while, fans joked about Ant Man ending the battle by shrinking down, crawling inside Thanos then expanding again.

And while we never got that scene in the MCU, we got a similar scene play out in grotesque fashion on The Boys by Amazon. However, Ant Man himself has actually addressed the situation in a new video.

Avengers: Quantum Encounter

The video was created for Disney’s new Disney Wish cruise. It’s a part of the “Quantum Encounter” show on the cruise ship, where Scott Lang and Hope Van Dyne both make an appearance.

In the video Ant Man says “Hi, I’m Scott Lang, but you might know me as Ant-Man… Look, before we start, let me address the elephant in the room. There’s a lot of chatter out there asking why I didn’t shrink down, go in and uh… kill Thanos in a really creative way. First of all, gross. Secondly, it’s much more complicated than that. Allow me to explain-“

He’s then cut off by Hope abruptly, leaving us wondering where he was actually going to go with that discussion. Kind of a shame we don’t hear more, but this is Disney, so this is already more than I expected them to address.

Ant Man is set to return in Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, which releases next year. Before then, we have Thor: Love and Thunder to look forward to. The film sees the return of Chris Hemsworth as Thor alongside Christian Bale as new villain Gorr the God Butcher.

While you’re here, be sure to check out our video of the week. We break down 10 of the best PlayStation 1 games of all time. What are your favourite PS1 games?

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 A London based jeweller has created some incredible looking Diablo themed rings, and they look like a perfect gift idea for a significant gamer in your life.

The rings have been created to celebrate the launch of Diablo Immortal, the latest Diablo game from Activision Blizzard. The mobile game is currently in hot water as players aren’t gelling with the ‘aggressive’ microtransactions in the game.

Each of the rings on offer from the jeweller correspond to three of the classes available in Diablo Immortal. Here they are:

• Barbarian – A savage wanderer. Survivors of the disaster that struck Mount Arreat, Barbarians use brutal attacks to crush any opposition.
• Crusader – A wrathful zealot. Armed with their faith, Crusaders vanquish evil wherever they go, dominating the battlefield through sheer purpose.
• Necromancer – A manipulator of life and death. The priests of Rathma use their powers over life and death to preserve balance in Sanctuary.

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Diablo Themed Rings

While these themed rings are available to purchase now, that’s not all. Diablo fans can also expect three new themes to drop later in 2022. Those include: 

• Monk – A master of martial arts. Lightning-fast strikes that pummel enemies with a dizzying array of blows and mobility are the Monk’s specialty. 
• Wizard – A living conduit of arcane power. Wizards manipulate arcane forces to strike from a distance, disintegrating their enemies to oblivion.
• Demon Hunter – A vengeful stalker. Relentless vigilantes that assault from afar, Demon Hunters strike undeterred until their prey is at their mercy.

To celebrate the launch of these incredible rings, Sam Carter and Leahviathan visited Crazy Pig Designs to try them on for themselves. Watch what they got up to below!

A press release for these items sheds some light on the legacy of Crazy Pig Designs: “Crazy Pig Designs has been creating handmade rock ‘n’ roll jewellery since 1992 and has crafted rings for rock royalty including: Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, Slash, Gene Simmons, Nikki Sixx, Motorhead and the Rolling Stones. They even created the evil jewellery for Johnny Depp’s Sweeney Todd and Helena Bonham-Carter’s Bellatrix Lestrange in the Harry Potter films.”

Will you be picking up any of these incredible Diablo themed rings? Let us know across our social channels.

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Famous Twitch streamer Imane “Pokimane” Anys has predicted how much she’d make if she had an OnlyFans account, and the amount is pretty massive.

As one of the most popular female streamers on Twitch, it’s no surprise that she would earn a lot of money from OnlyFans. Other streamers like Amouranth or Alinity have earned huge payouts from making OnlyFans content. But unlike them, Pokimane hasn’t made an OnlyFans account, and doesn’t have any plans to.

That hasn’t stopped her from estimating how much she would earn if she decided to do so. And according to what Poki said in a recent stream, she would stand to make millions from making OnlyFans content. She said she would earn between “$1 million and $10 million” if she made an account.

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But she reiterated that if she doesn’t want to do something, it doesn’t matter how much money it would allow her to earn, she still won’t do it. She said the same about gambling streams a while ago, and made that point again here.

Poki claimed “Whether it’s OnlyFans, gambling, or whatever… I think it’s pretty clear at this point that if I don’t genuinely want to do something – and it doesn’t matter how much money I can make doing it – I’m not going to do it. There is just nothing I hate more than that torturous feeling of doing things I don’t like to do.”

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That’s a pretty good attitude to have. And it’s also worth bearing in mind that she already earns tons from her streams, so there’s even less of a reason to attempt it.

It seems there’s no future where Pokimane ends up making an OnlyFans account. Still, it’s crazy to think about what she would earn if she changed her mind one day.

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You might consider yourself a Star Wars fan, but have you had the $5,000 Star Wars themed drink on board a cruise ship?

If you answered no, you might not be as big of a fan as you thought. But jokes aside, the $5000 drink is real and you can only get it on board the Disney Wish cruise, the newest cruise ship launched by Disney.

It’s called the Kaiburr Crystal, it’ll set you back five grand, and it’s a cocktail modelled after the Star Wars universe. It comes in a big carrier with mechanical doors and smoke effects, which you can see in the video below.

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To put things in perspective, entire rooms on the cruise ship cost as little as $2000, compared to this incredibly overpriced drink. Though if you’re spending that much on a drink, you’re probably not the kind of person who worries about where your money is going.

Still, judging by the video, it doesn’t seem like you get a whole lot for your cash. It looks like a few shots in a special container. Maybe they taste absolutely incredible, but even so, I’m not sure the $5000 price tag is warranted.

Star Wars Drink – Social Media Reactions

Reactions on social media have been about what you’d expect. One tweet said “it better come with a real light saber at that price”, and I’m inclined to agree. Another said “this better include the entire cost of my wedding to Obi-Wan Kenobi, because oh my god”.

Another defended the hefty price tag, saying “there are drinks out there more expensive than the Kaiburr Crystal. It’s a one off drink for people who are into conspicuous consumption. No one is being forced to buy it.”

That’s a fair point, though you have to wonder if the drink is worth it even if you have money to burn.

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The internet is still rife with speculation about the next James Bond, who will apparently be a “reinvention” of the classic character.

Daniel Craig’s time as 007 came to an end with No Time To Die. The character went out in suitably epic fashion with the film, and ever since people have been wondering who will step up to take over as the famous spy.

Franchise producer Barbara Broccoli recently updated us on the current status of the role. She revealed that nobody is in the running currently, and they’re still a couple years away from making the next film. However, she confirmed the next version will be a reinvention of the character.

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Broccoli said “Nobody’s in the running. We’re working out where to go with him, we’re talking that through. There isn’t a script and we can’t come up with one until we decide how we’re going to approach the next film because, really, it’s a reinvention of Bond. We’re reinventing who he is and that takes time. I’d say that filming is at least two years away.”

The Next 007

It’s not really clear exactly what this reinvention will end up looking like. However, it’s safe to say it’ll be a distinct take on the character. Which, in my opinion, is what the franchise needs for a fresh start like this.

A lot of fans have speculated that Idris Elba could take over from Craig, but others worry he might be too old to start as Bond. It would make him the first black James Bond, but there are lots of other actors who could take up the same mantle too.

Hopefully the announcement of the next James Bond actor isn’t too far away. It’ll be interesting to see which direction they take this reinvented version of the character.

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The FCC has written an open letter to Apple and Google, requesting that it removes TikTok from their digital storefronts.

If you’re not yet aware of TikTok, where the heck have you been? The online video platform has shot to the top of the digital charts over the last few years. Originally starting out as a platform for short video content, it spawned the careers of several new online influencers and even has its own digital storefront.

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One of TikTok’s most compelling features is the “For You Page”, an endlessly scrolling home page that serves users content it thinks it wants you to watch. The algorithm is surprisingly accurate – almost scarily so. If you start watching a certain sport on a whim, you’re almost guaranteed to start seeing that sort of content on your For You Page.

Brendan Carr, the Commissioner of the FCC, headed the letter to the Apple and Google CEOs. In it, Carr claims that “TikTok poses an unacceptable national security risk due to its extensive data harvesting”. He goes on to write “TikTok is not what it appears to be on the surface. It is not jus tan app for sharing funny videos or memes. That’s the sheep’s clothing.

“At its core, TikTok functions are a sophisticated surveillance tool that harvests extensive amounts of personal and sensitive data. Indeed, TikTok collects everything from search and browsing histories to keystroke patterns and biometric identifiers, including faceprints… and voiceprints.”

TikTok FCC Ban – Will it happen?

There are plenty of other data metrics that Carr reckons TikTok tracks, including text, images, and videos stored in a phone’s clipboard. With so many people having TikTok installed these days, that’s some scary stuff.

At the time of writing, Google and Apple are yet to officially respond to the FCC’s request that they remove TikTok from their stores. There goes my timewasting routine if the removal does happen.

What do you think about the FCC wanting to ban TikTok? Let us know across our social channels – just not TikTok, eh?

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The Portal games are two of the best games of all time. Whether they’re the best is obviously up for discussion and completely down to preference but there is no denying the quality of the two games.

Despite it being 15 years since the series debuted it has enjoyed a long life with gamers thanks to backwards compatibility and some fantastic pricing in sales. It has also just appeared on Nintendo Switch. The Portal Companion Collection contains both Portal and Portal 2 and is pretty darn good.

With it being an older game that means that it’s obviously not going to look as fancy as a game made from scratch in 2022 but for a handheld experience it still holds up well. How does it compare though against Valve’s own console the Steam Deck?

Check out our graphics comparison video at the top of the page for a dive back into the world of Aperture Science to see whether you’re best picking up the Nintendo Switch version of the game or if you’re better with the Steam Deck version.

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Over 80 years in comics and almost 70 on the big screen, there are thankfully more good Batman films than there are bad. The caped crusader’s potential for high-quality filmmaking shows no sign of slowing down, with 2022’s The Batman being DC’s most successful film in years, along with a sequel officially on the way. That said, this still begs the question “which Batman movie is the best?”. Well, here’s the top 10 Batman movies ranked from worst to best. Although in this case, “worst” just means “the least amazing”. 

Also, check out our list of live-action Batman actors ranked from worst to best. 

10. The LEGO Batman Movie 

Transcending his fantastic addition to the LEGO movie, the Batman spin-off puts the Dark Knight in centre stage with hilarious yet heartwarming results. Whilst being a honed parody of the Batman character throughout the years, the LEGO Batman movie also works brilliantly as both a breakdown and tribute to the caped crusader. 

Will Arnett returns to bring that tongue-in-cheek mix of a dark and buffoon-ish Bruce Wayne, but never goes so far as to take away what we love about Batman over the many decades we’ve known him. 

9. Batman Returns 

After the success of 1989’s Batman, Tim Burton was given permission to go full, well, Burton, for the sequel. While Batman Returns’ dark and twisted adult charms made Warner Bros recede into overly family friendly affairs for the third and fourth films, it’s also what makes it stand to hold a special place in the Batman mythos. Danny DeVito’s brilliantly horrifying penguin, Michelle Pfeiffer’s iconic over-the-top Catwoman, and Keaton’s second stellar take on Bruce Wayne still makes Batman Returns unforgettable to this day.

8. Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

The only entry to mostly feature an alternate Batman behind the cowl, Return of the Joker holds an interesting spot. Part of the futuristic Beyond sequel to Batman: The Animated Series, the 2000 animated feature excels at utilising its premise, showcasing the long-term psychological trauma that contending with a villain like the Joker can bring. With Will Friedle, Mark Hamill and Kevin Conroy returning as Batman, Joker and an older Bruce Wayne respectively, the film’s spectacular voice performances go even further in what could only be described as some of DC’s darkest moments – with Hamill’s stints as the clown prince becoming more chilling every time we hear him.

Beyond being a fun sci-fi action adventure with Terry McGuiness holding the mantle of the Bat, Return of the Joker becomes more profound the deeper under the surface you go.

7. The Dark Knight Rises

Being the lesser of the Christoper Nolan trilogy doesn’t mean The Dark Knight Rises is any less spectacular than what we’d expect from the director. Bringing a monstrous physicality to the villain role, Tom Hardy’s Bane works as a great antithesis to Bale’s Batman, the latter of which needs to bring himself back up from physical and mental disarray to save his city one last time.  

Minor plot holes about a magically healing back and instant fast travel to Gotham aside, The Dark Knight Rises ties a poignant bow around the stellar trilogy which brought Batman back into the mainstream.

6. Batman: Year One 

The shortest of the Batman movies ranked on this list, Year One is a brilliant adaptation of Frank Miller’s 1987 comic of the same name. The 1-hour feature manages to balance two origin stories at the same time: a new-in-town pre-commissioner Jim Gordan and a 25 year-old Bruce Wayne ready to begin his war on crime. All the while, this animated film again boasts a great voice cast, this time lead by the legendary Bryan Cranston as Jim Gordan. 

Alternating between Bruce Wayne learning to strike fear into the hearts of criminals, Year One does a captivating job of also capturing Jim Gordan’s struggles with taking on crime and the corruption which stems it all – eventually leading to one of the greatest partnerships in comics. 

5. Batman Begins

The one that brought live-action Batman back from the dead. After Joel Schumacer made the Batman franchise an unintentional parody of itself, Christopher Nolan hit the reset button, went back to its roots, and brought the world of The Dark Knight back down to earth. Adding elements of the aforementioned Year One storyline and Long Halloween to its crucial dark themes, Batman Begins is unique even to comic book fans, with inclusions like the Tumbler Batmobile and the first instance of Christian Bale’s iconic take on the role. 

Despite already being 17 years old, Batman Begins is still a gem as an epic yet grounded spectacle. 

4. Batman 

Like Batman Begins, the 1989 Batman movie carried a weight on its shoulders: taking the franchise in a new direction to a much darker tone, a far cry from the Adam West series and movie from over 20 years previous. 

In execution, this Batman film holds up as a stylistic marvel 33 years later, still being clear why it’s been an inspiration for so much of the Batman media that followed to this day. In a bleak and ugly Gotham, of which it only feels Tim Burton could create, the drab city served as a canvas for the acting prowess of Michael Keaton’s Batman and the electricity of Jack Nicholson’s Joker to shine. A perfect representation of the polar opposition between hero and villain, Batman 1989 is an undoubted classic.  

3. The Batman

Fresh off his time on the modern Planet of the Apes films, director Matt Reeves pulled off a breathtaking feat with The Batman. While sharing so much of the DNA with comics, games, and other movies, this one stands out as one of the most refreshing Batman films ever. That’s especially since The Batman is more of a psychological detective thriller in lieu of a typical action adventure – something the other live-action flicks had never properly dived into. 

Robert Pattinson holds his own with a unique take on Bruce Wayne/Batman. Coming into his own as an actor long since the Twilight years, he does a brilliant job in being a dual-identity hero with too much emphasis on one over the other – his youthful recklessness making him invest all of his identity into being Batman and yet to hone his playboy Bruce Wayne persona.  

Along with iconic performances through Colin Farrell’s Penguin, Paul Dano’s Riddler, Jeffrey Wright’s James Gordan, and Zoe Kravitz’ Catwoman – all with that jaw-dropping Batmobile chase scene – The Batman is a classic in the modern day. 

2. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

The Batman movies are often masterpieces in capturing either side of the Batman/Bruce Wayne character. It wasn’t until, or since, both sides of that same coin have been portrayed on equally perfect levels as they had in Batman: The Animated series, with Mask of the Phantasm taking place within that same storyline. 

While being a riveting 20’s noir-esque gangster drama, with a haunting villain in the mysterious Phantasm, Mask of the Phantasm also goes to unrivalled emotional depths in Batman’s origins. Kevin Conroy was already incredible when voicing episodes of Batman in the animated series beforehand, but it was Mask of the Phantasm where he took – and still holds – the mantle of being the greatest Batman performer to date. 

Even though the Dark Knight is already caught in an entangled web of mafia drama and a dual identity crisis stemmed by his life-long trauma, Mask of the Phantasm even effortlessly coordinates the Joker into all without becoming convoluted. Topped off with Mark Hamill’s signature haunting, cackling laughter, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm bears the intensity of a tragic, orchestral opera, its impact staying with us all almost 30 years on.

1. The Dark Knight 

There are so many brilliant Batman movies, even beyond this list. Nevertheless, it’s Christopher Nolan’s sophomore Batman outing in The Dark Knight that takes the top spot. From start to finish, the 2008 movie is amongst the pinnacle of not just comic book movies, but filmmaking in general. That’s because no matter where the two and a half hour runtime takes you – be it the beginning’s bank heist, the interrogation, or the hospital scene – that intensity never lets up. All the while, the thought-provoking themes in its dialogue, set design, cinematography, and performances immerse you throughout. 

We love Christian Bale’s Bruce Wayne/Batman, and it’s in The Dark Knight where he’s at his best. However, it’s Heath Ledger’s Joker who steals the show – capturing the chaos, madness, and psychotic persona the character is known for, but still managing to make it his own against those like Mark Hamill and Jack Nicholson. No matter which way, The Dark Knight is both the Batman we deserved, and the one we needed. 

That’s a wrap on our list of the the top 10 Batman movies ranked. Whilst you’re here, are you ready to play the latest game from the world of The Dark Knight? You can pre-order Gotham Knights on PS5 and Xbox Series X for only £59.95.

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Mads Mikkelsen, star of the upcoming Indiana Jones 5, has suggested the movie is going back to a more classic feel.

The actor revealed this nugget of info during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. In it, he discusses his role in the new movie – which is currently under wraps. While he didn’t have much to say about his character, he did reveal a detail about the movie itself.

He indicated that Indiana Jones 5 will be closer to the feel of Raiders of the Lost Ark or The Temple of Doom. These classic Indy films are the reason many people fell in love with the franchise. So it’s nice to hear that Indiana Jones 5 is trying to recapture some of that classic feel.

Mikkelsen said Raiders of the Lost Ark was “one of my favorite films, and it just oozed that golden period of serials from the 1940s. And that’s in the fifth film as well. They’re going heavily back to the first and second film and getting that original feel, the original Indy, something dense and epic.”

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This should be exciting news for fans of the original movies. Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was a bit of a departure for the franchise back in 2008, so it’s interesting to hear the next film is going back to a classic approach.

The fifth film in the Indiana Jones franchise is being directed by James Mangold. Previous director Steven Spielberg is still attached to the project as an executive producer. Mikkelsen described the film as one that feels “like a Spielberg film, though it’s obviously James making it with the same vision”.

We don’t currently have any kind of trailer for the film, or many details about the plot. But we do know the film is planned to arrive in theaters on June 30th, 2023.

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