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A new Planet of the Apes film reboot is in the works, with The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman at the helm. Shakman is developing an original story separate from the previous installment, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. This move seemingly shelves the planned trilogy, with the release date and impact on Shakman's Fantastic Four commitments uncertain.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has confirmed that 2K's NFL game project is dead due to creative issues, not business disagreements with the NFL. Zelnick also ruled out a return to baseball games, citing significant financial losses from their previous MLB 2K series. The door, however, might not be entirely closed for another NFL attempt if the right opportunity arises.
Nintendo's surprise announcement brings Star Fox (2026) to Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25, technically a remake of Star Fox 64, complete with a 4K upgrade, co-op, and 4v4 multiplayer. This marks the fifth iteration of Star Fox 64 in some form. Can it redeem the series after the maligned Star Fox Zero?
After 6 years in development and multiple delays, Mina the Hollower, a pixel art top-down adventure from Yacht Club Games, is set to release on PC (Steam) on May 29 for under $20. This orthodox take on the Zelda-esque genre promises a challenging yet nostalgic experience. The game's success is crucial for the studio, with sales targets set at 500,000 for a "golden" outcome.
Pokémon Go's latest event, "Choose Your Path," introduces a unique timed research quest with branching paths, offering exclusive rewards and bonuses. Players can influence the event's outcome through their choices, affecting the availability of certain Pokémon. This interactive approach promises a fresh experience for trainers worldwide.
Stranger Than Heaven, the upcoming action-adventure game from Sega's Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, has narrowed down its release to this winter (Dec 2026 - Mar 2027) and will launch day-one on Xbox Game Pass. The game promises a unique blend of deep entertainment management minigames and a novel combat system with independent limb control. Players will navigate five distinct Japanese locations across different time periods, from 1915 to 1965.
Take-Two Interactive's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, expresses deep disappointment over the prolonged delay in developing a new BioShock game, citing challenges in finding the right creative concept. The project, under Cloud Chamber, has faced setbacks, including over 80 layoffs and a restart under Rod Fergusson's leadership. Despite these hurdles, Zelnick feels more optimistic about the game's current state.
Nintendo surprised fans with a dedicated Direct announcing a Star Fox remake for Switch 2, a photorealistic reimagining of Star Fox 64 set to launch on June 25. The game promises to blend classic space, land, and underwater combat with new challenges and objective-based multiplayer. With a mix of modern controls and nostalgic options like Nintendo 64 controller support, this remake aims to revitalize the beloved series.
Star Fox's unexpected redesign has ignited a firestorm of opinions online, with fans and critics alike weighing in on the character's fresh appearance. The new look, revealed in a recent announcement, has been met with both enthusiasm and skepticism. As the gaming community continues to debate, one thing is clear: Star Fox's updated visuals are undoubtedly a talking point.
Nintendo surprised fans with a direct showcasing a new Star Fox game for Switch 2, set to launch June 25, 2026. The title promises updated visuals, a single-player campaign, multiplayer matches, and innovative Switch 2 Game Chat video filters. However, the reveal was met with disappointment over the game's surprisingly realistic character designs.
