Pirates of the Caribbean Producer Confirms Franchise Is Getting a ‘Reboot’ With Sixth Movie

Pirates of the Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed that the franchise is getting a “reboot” with the long-in-development sixth movie. ComicBook.com recently quizzed Bruckheimer about both Top Gun and Pirates of the Caribbean, to which the producer hinted that the latter might have a better chance of returning to the big screen first because… Continue reading Pirates of the Caribbean Producer Confirms Franchise Is Getting a ‘Reboot’ With Sixth Movie

Hasbro Calls Larian an ‘Incredible Partner’ After Studio Confirms it Won’t be Making Baldur’s Gate 4

Larian Studios is officially finished with Baldur’s Gate. Director Swen Vincke revealed the news at GDC, confirming that the studio has scrapped its DLC plans and won’t be making Baldur’s Gate 4. In a statement sent to IGN, a Hasbro spokesperson responded by calling Larian “an incredible partner,” but offered little insight into what’s coming… Continue reading Hasbro Calls Larian an ‘Incredible Partner’ After Studio Confirms it Won’t be Making Baldur’s Gate 4

New Naruto Game Will Let Xbox Series X Players Block Users on Xbox Series S, Bandai Namco Confirms

If you’re a Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5 player and you don’t want to be stuck with 30 FPS in online fights in the upcoming Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections, Bandai Namco has you in mind. The developer is offering a feature to PS5 players to block PS4 from online matching, as… Continue reading New Naruto Game Will Let Xbox Series X Players Block Users on Xbox Series S, Bandai Namco Confirms

Todd Howard Confirms Starfield Has New Game Plus

Starfield is just a few weeks away and ahead of its release, Bethesda’s Todd Howard has confirmed that Starfield will have a New Game+ mode. In an interview with GQ, Howard confirmed that New Game+ does exist in Starfield, noting it was another way to incentivize repeat playthroughs for players. “Starfield delivers [Bethesda Game Studios’]… Continue reading Todd Howard Confirms Starfield Has New Game Plus

Konami Confirms Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Resolution and Framerate

Konami has issued a fresh clarification on the resolution and framerate of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1. In a statement issued to IGN, Konami said Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 has a 1080p/60fps “target” on all platforms except for Nintendo Switch. This means the collection targets 1080p/60fps on PC, PlayStation 4,… Continue reading Konami Confirms Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Resolution and Framerate

Microsoft Submits New Activision Blizzard Deal for Review After CMA Confirms Original Deal Block

Microsoft has submitted a new Activision Blizzard deal for review after the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed the original deal is blocked. To address the CMA’s concerns, Microsoft has restructured the deal to buy a “narrower” set of rights. This includes signing a deal with Assassin’s Creed maker Ubisoft to transfer the cloud… Continue reading Microsoft Submits New Activision Blizzard Deal for Review After CMA Confirms Original Deal Block

Nintendo Confirms Original Mario Voice Actor Charles Martinet Is ‘Stepping Back’ From Recording

Nintendo has confirmed that Charles Martinet, the original voice actor of Mario who has played the character since 1991, will be “stepping back from recording character voices for our games” and will now serve as a “Mario Ambassador.” Nintendo shared the news on Twitter/X, saying fans can also expect a special video message from Shigeru… Continue reading Nintendo Confirms Original Mario Voice Actor Charles Martinet Is ‘Stepping Back’ From Recording

Tekken 8 Director Confirms Game Won’t Have Denuvo

Tekken 8 director Katsuhiro Harada confirmed that the next main installment in the Tekken franchise will not include the anti-piracy software Denuvo. In a post on the social media platform X (spotted by PCGamer), Harada confirmed that the development team will not introduce Denuvo “or anything else” into Tekken 8. Harada made the statement after… Continue reading Tekken 8 Director Confirms Game Won’t Have Denuvo

Target Confirms PS5 Consoles Will Drop to Just $450 This Weekend

Update: Target has reinvigorated the PlayStation 5 deal and confirmed that it will have PS5 consoles for just $449.99 on August 6. Target also confirmed we’ll see a slew of other discounts including DualSense controllers for $49.99, The Last of Us Part 1 for $49.99, and Spider-Man Miles Morales Ultimate Edition for $39.99. We are… Continue reading Target Confirms PS5 Consoles Will Drop to Just $450 This Weekend

Callisto Protocol Publisher Confirms 32 Striking Distance Studios Layoffs to ‘Realign Priorities’

Striking Distance Studios, the studio behind the 2022 survival horror and Dead Space spiritual successor the Callisto Protocol, has laid off 32 employees in what it’s calling a move to “realign the studio’s priorities to better position its current and future projects for success.” Spotted first by X user @bogorad222 and independently confirmed by IGN,… Continue reading Callisto Protocol Publisher Confirms 32 Striking Distance Studios Layoffs to ‘Realign Priorities’