Warner Bros. was recently at CinemaCon to unveil a new look at its upcoming slate. Among the teases shown at the event was new footage fromThe Flashwith Michael Keaton’s Batman, as well as glimpses at Baz Luhrmann’sElvisand Timothée Chalamet’sWonka. The Flashfootage wasn’t the only DC-related news to come out of CinemaCon. As previously reported,The Batman 2was officially announcedat the convention, with Matt Reeves on hand to confirm the sequel. RELATED:Wonka Set Video Shows Timothee Chalamet With Possible New Child Character...

Summary TheBattlefieldfranchise has gone through a variety of changes since the first game was released back in 2002. As the long-running competitor toCall of Duty,Battlefieldhas managed to stand on its own thanks to its embrace of realism in its gameplay. Despite both franchises being quite similar,Battlefield’s combat mechanics have the edge of feeling more lifelike overall. Although the games are already known for their grounded gameplay, there are reports suggesting thatthe next game in theBattlefieldfranchisehas the goal of kicking the realism up a notch....

This week, a report surfaced that offered some stunning details about the production of Sony’sPlayStation 5. According to inside sources, the company is struggling to compete for specific components and as such the manufacturingcosts of the PS5have risen. This has also led Sony to cut at least one feature from its plans, in order to ensure that the next-gen console is both affordable and available this holiday season. Among the changes to thePS5plan, Bloomberg reports that there was once a mirrorless camera included with the console but Sony has since had to abandon that idea....

The PS5 may get a Pro version with improved specs and performance, says Sony. The company has confirmed that thePS5 release datewill be in holiday 2020, but it seems that Sony is also thinking about its plans for the console years after launch. Speaking toGame Informer, Executive Vice President of hardware engineering and operation at Sony Interactive Entertainment Masayusu Ito said that, while the life cycle of a new console had typically been seven to 10 years, because of the “very rapid development and evolution of technology, it’s really a six to seven year platform cycle....

Game and esports data firm Newzoo predicts that the global video game industry will shrink in 2021 after reaching record highs amid the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. This is the first time in many years the gaming industry has been forecasted to fall rather than rise. This news may seem foreboding at first, but fans of the industry don’t need to panic. It is still expected to surpass $200 billion by 2023 according to the same report, Newzoo simply finds it unlikely that 2021 will be able to beat the numbers it reached over 2020....

Summary Although Roccat is not one of the top players as far as PC peripherals are concerned, they make high-quality products for affordable prices. The Roccat Burst Pro Air is an exceptional wireless mouse that offers excellent gaming performance, a comfortable grip, and flashy RGB lighting that is sure to impress. Powered by Roccat’s Owl-eye sensor, this budget mouse is accurate and quick enough for competitive play at a casual gaming price....

There are several characters in gaming that have become iconic for a whole host of reasons. From sporting likable morals to having excellent motivations, there are several ways in which these fictional characters strive to please the overall gaming fandom. Of course, it’sthe main heroes of certain gamesthat end up being quite notable, even if their personalities might not be the greatest of the lot. RELATED:The Best Villains Turned Heroes In Gaming, Ranked That being said, certain gaming heroes are endearing mainly because of their rude nature, which is a testament to how sharply they’ve been written to accommodate for what should be a negative trait....

It almost seems like a certainty in online purchasing in the pandemic new normal: A gaming or gaming-related item goes on sale, quickly sells out on the original retail website, only to show up later on reseller sites for exorbitant prices.Razer’s Zephyr RGB masks are the latest unwitting entrants in this unfortunate series. PC Gaming and Accessory company Razer created an elaborate mask touted as a wearable air purifier and “the world’s smartest mask....

Captain Americastar Sebastian Stan talked about when he thought his time as Bucky Barnes was over. Stan has played Barnes in multiple Marvel Studios projects, includingTheFalcon and the Winter SoldierandAvengers: Endgame. The Falcon and the Winter Soldierwas met with some mixed reactions, but for the most part fans really enjoyed following these two heroes who at one point started out at each other’s throats. The dynamic these two shared duringCaptain America: Civil Warhad movie theaters laughing from both corners and made the internet react positively to the dynamic....

WhenBlack Panthersauntered into theaters in 2018, it shattered box office records and earned Marvel Studios its first-ever Oscar victories at the Academy Awards. Despite its monetary and physical recognition, the film’s most significant impact was felt through the visualization of its predominately black cast, calling attention to black stories and their importance within the fabric of a highly diverse society. Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Ringsfollowed a similar path, providing audiences with new representation as the Asian-American community bathed in the spotlight for the first time within the MCU....

Skyrimis a vast game. With diverse gameplay and so much to do, players just keep coming back to it years after its initial release. One feature that players can enjoy is the chance to own a home. While on a practical level, homeownership provides players with space to store their items and sleep after a long adventure, it also enhances roleplay as each unique player home provides a certain atmosphere suited to a variety of builds....

Summary Slitterheadis an upcoming third-person survival horror action title that looks to be taking inspiration from a range of genre games both old and new. First announced in 2021,Slitterheadrecently received another spotlight at theSummer Game Fest, where more of its characters, setting, combat, and other mechanics were shown in greater detail. The game appears to be channeling familiar vibes from recognizable franchises likeResident Evilwhile putting its own surreal stamp on them, promising players an unnerving adventure through a version of Tokyo seemingly overrun with supernatural and grotesque monstrosities....

When fans ofStar Warssat down to watchStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sithin 2005, they were about to witness Chancellor Palpatine deliver perhaps the most iconic monologue in theStar Warsfilms:The Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise. While the identity of this Darth Plagueis was relatively vague, Palpatine spoke of his rise, feats, and downfall in an effort to trick Anakin Skywalker into turning to the Dark Side. Since then, Palpatine’s tale of the Sith Lord has become a well-known bit ofStar Warsgreatness....