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Peter Serafinowicz, the voice of Darth Maul in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, expresses deep disappointment with the film, citing both creative and financial letdowns. Despite being a huge Star Wars fan, Serafinowicz found the experience and the final product underwhelming. He also criticizes his pay for the role, likening it to "s* money."
Tom Holland hints at his involvement in upcoming Avengers films, subtly confirming Spider-Man's likely appearance in either Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars. Despite Marvel's efforts to keep details from him due to his history of spoilers, Holland's enthusiasm suggests a significant role. His appearance in Secret Wars seems assured, potentially reuniting him with other Spider-Men.
Sony has officially shifted its strategy, omitting PC releases from its first-party single-player game launches, as revealed in its latest SEC filing. This move confirms exclusivity for titles like Marvel's Wolverine and God of War Laufey on PlayStation consoles. The decision contrasts with its approach to live-service games, which will still see PC launches.
Activision confirms that the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 re-releases for PS4 and PS5 are merely ports, not remasters, set to arrive in July. Developed by Treyarch and ported by Iron Galaxy, these versions include Campaign, Zombies, and Multiplayer modes but lack native PS5 optimization. Players are advised to temper expectations due to potential multiplayer issues stemming from outdated server infrastructure, which may lead to hacked lobbies, a common problem in the original PS3 releases.
Discover the relaxing world of Two Point Museum, free to play on Steam and Xbox (with Game Pass) until June 22. This strategy management simulator combines the best of Two Point Hospital and Two Point Campus, offering a supremely chill experience. With a lengthy campaign, sandbox mode, and extensive design options, it's an excellent way to spend a weekend.
Valve's Steam Controller, designed to enhance the PC gaming experience, is currently unavailable for reservation and won't be accessible again until next year. This delay affects all interested PC gamers looking to pre-order the device. The wait until next year may impact holiday gift plans for some.
Prime Video's hit Fallout TV series gears up for Season 3 with notable cast additions, including Manny Jacinto from Star Wars: The Acolyte and The Good Place, alongside Thomasin McKenzie and Emily Mortimer. The new season, set to film in Los Angeles, promises a fresh location, potentially exploring Colorado, a novel setting not featured in the games. With over 100 million viewers worldwide, Fallout's third season aims to capitalize on its immense success.
Discover The Unleaving, a chilling Chinese Cthulhu-inspired folk-horror RPG, set to haunt PC gamers worldwide via Steam. This title promises to blend ancient folklore with Lovecraftian terror, offering a unique gaming experience. With its announcement, The Unleaving positions itself as a must-watch for fans of horror and RPG genres.
Amazon's 'Buy 2, Get 1 Free' sale includes The Hunger Games Deluxe Edition paperbacks, offering the original trilogy for just $19.99. This limited-time offer is perfect for fans looking to enhance their bookshelves before the upcoming movie adaptation of "Sunrise on the Reaping" hits theaters in November 2026. Don't miss out on this incredible deal on Suzanne Collins' influential series.
PlayStation is reportedly pulling out of PC ports for single-player games, citing inconsistent releases and lack of revenue, as stated by Herman Hulst. This move means upcoming titles like Marvel's Wolverine will be exclusive to PS5. The decision does not affect live-service games, which will continue on PC.
