Internet Reacts To Palworld And Its Massive Success
Initially known as Pokemon with guns, Palworld has set the gaming world on fire by selling millions of copies in a matter of days and fueling internet discourse with AI art accusations. It’s even led to Arkane Lyon studio director Dinga Bakaba creating a fascinating thread on X (formerly known as Twitter) about the survival game, touching on its mechanics and lightning-rod aspects.
Bakaba, who was game director on Deathloop, notes upfront that Palworld isn’t actually a Pokemon-like and feels more mechanically inspired by Rust and Ark: Survival Evolved. He adds, though, that the title does obviously have similarities to Pokemon, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Fortnite, and more.
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Read moreInvincible's Omni-Man Has His Butt Nerfed In New Fortnite Skin
With Invincible Season 2 releasing this month alongside Mortal Kombat 1 introducing Omni-Man to its roster of fighters, it seems more Invincible cameos are on the horizon. Fortnite’s next battle pass, expected in December, is said to also include the villain according to a recent leak, but fans have been quick to point out a flaw in Fortnite’s depiction of the comic book character.
According to some, Omni-Man’s Fortnite model has been nerfed. Specifically, his butt is much flatter in Fortnite than it is in the series and in Mortal Kombat 1. Twitter/X user DewEnjoyer did well to highlight the differences between Mortal Kombat 1’s Omni-Man character and Fortnite’s Omni-Man skin.
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Read moreJohn Turturro Reveals Why Carmine Falcone Was Recast In The Penguin
Although Colin Farrell agreed to reprise his role as Oswald “Oz” Cobb in HBO’s The Penguin, the series was forced to recast the part of the late crime boss Carmine Falcone, as played by John Turturro in The Batman. Now, Turturro has suggested that he turned down the chance to return over objections to violence against women in The Penguin.
“I did what I wanted to with the role,” said Turturro during an interview with Variety. “In the show, there was a lot of violence towards women, and that’s not my thing.”
There was violence against women in The Batman as well, and Turturro’s Falcone was personally responsible for the murder of Annika Kosolov (Hana Hrzic), the best friend of Selina Kyle/Catwoman (Zoe Kravitz). Falcone even chokes Selina onscreen during one of their scenes together.
When asked about the film’s depiction of violence against women, Turturro responded that, “It happens off-screen. It’s scarier that way.” Annika’s murder does happen off-screen, but Fal…
Read moreJoker- Folie à Deux Actor Breaks His Silence About The Film's Twist Ending
As soon as Joker: Folie à Deux hit theaters earlier this month, the film’s ending immediately proved to be very divisive. That may have contributed to its disappointing $37 million opening, which was far below the $96.2 million that the first Joker had in its opening weekend in 2019. Now, one of the actors who appeared in that controversial conclusion is sharing his thoughts about the fate of Arthur Fleck and the Joker.
Warning: There are spoilers ahead for Joker: Folie à Deux. If you haven’t seen the movie or don’t want to know what happens, stop reading now.
Connor Storrie, an actor with only a few credits to his name, has a small role as a “young inmate.” But in the closing seconds of the film, Storrie’s character viciously attacks and murders Joaquin Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck before carving a Glasgow Smile on his own face and essentially taking Arthur’s Joker identity for himself.
During an interview with TMZ, Storrie revealed that he kept the s…
Read moreLevel Up Your Gaming Life With One Move You Won’t Regret
If you’re a PC player looking to take your experience to the next level, it’s time to talk about PC Game Pass.
For just $13.95 a month, your PC Game Pass subscription opens the door to a massive library of high-quality games — including major day-one releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, as well as exclusive perks you won’t want to miss.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 needs no introduction, promising to deliver the intense gameplay and engaging narratives fans expect from this blockbuster franchise, making it a must-play for FPS enthusiasts.
Meanwhile, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is set to elevate your virtual flying experience with stunning graphics and realistic environments, perfect for aviation enthusiasts and cosy gamers.
For adventure lovers, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle o…
Read moreLast Of Us 2 Director Talks About The Golf Club
There is a key moment in The Last of Us: Part II involving a golf club, and game director and writer Neil Druckmann has now provided more context on the matter. Druckmann also shared his own personal history with golf and how he sustained a permanent head injury from it.
MASSIVE SPOILERS FOLLOW BELOW
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Read moreLife is Strange- Double Exposure Preorders Are Live, Including An Item-Packed Collector's Edition
Life is Strange: Double Exposure debuted during the latest Xbox Games Showcase, giving fans their first look at the return of Max Caulfield. Max served as the protagonist of the original Life is Strange, and this time she’s trying to (literally) turn back time and stop the death of one of her friends. It looks to be another impressive narrative-driven game from Deck Nine, and preorders are now open ahead of its October 29 release.
Three different versions are up for grabs, with two offering tons of in-game goodies. There’s also a collector’s edition loaded with physical collectibles, though it doesn’t include the base game.
For more Life is Strange content, consider picking up the Life is Strange Box Set (1-3) for $29 (down from $50) and Box Set (4-6) for $29 (down from $60). And if you missed the last few entries in the series, you can get the Arcadia Bay Collection for $40 or True Colors for $36.
Life is Strange: Double Exposure Preorder Bonuses
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Read moreLumines Remastered- Groove Is In The Heart
Seconds after I started up Challenge Mode in Lumines Remastered, Mondo Grosso’s “Shinin'” perked up and the energetic sounds of an acoustic guitar began to weave around a trance beat. I dropped my first block, and quickly cleared the first sparkling squares of the stage, triggering that familiar twinkle sound effect. Suddenly, it was like 2004 was yesterday, 10 stages were unlocked before I even knew 45 minutes had passed, and I realized just how much I missed Lumines.
It shouldn’t have been a surprise. Many of Tetsuya Mizuguchi’s music-based games dabble in synesthesia, the concept of associating one kind of sensory memory with another. In Mizuguchi’s games, it’s the persistent marriage of sound, sight, and even touch. Lumines isn’t as all-encompassing an experience as Rez or Child of Eden–though, in a nice touch, if you have the extra controllers, Lumines Remastered does include Rez’s Trance Vibration options–but the way that it plays havoc with your senses is ve…
Read moreMacBook Air 15-Inch Preorders Are Live, Releases June 13
The newest MacBook Air was just revealed during WWDC 2023, but its launch is right around the corner on June 13. Preorders are now open for the premium, ultra-thin laptop, and multiple models (and colors) are up for grabs. The 2023 MacBook Air starts at $1,300–though Amazon is taking preorders for $1,250–which is fairly pricey compared to existing MacBook Air models. But there’s no doubt you’re getting a lot for your money.
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