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Fresh off helming the most popular movie musical of last year, IndieWire can exclusively share that acclaimed “Wicked” filmmaker Jon M. Chu will receive the Vanguard Director Award at the 2025 Scad Savannah Film Festival. The honor, in recognition of his visionary storytelling, will be bestowed upon Chu on Sunday, Oct. 26, during an award presentation that will include a conversation about his career, featuring select clips from Chu’s filmography, as well as chatter about his upcoming film with Universal Pictures, “Wicked: For Good.”

“Jon M. Chu embodies what it means to be a Vanguard,” said Christina Routhier, senior executive director of the Scad Savannah Film Festival via a statement. “From guiding global icons with a steady, inspired hand, to collaborating with authors, designers, and musicians at the highest level, Chu’s vision turns cultural moments into cinematic milestones. For Scad students, his career is a masterclass in how storytelling shapes culture,...

Marvel Rivals fans finally got their wish to have another Vanguard in the game, after Season Three brought two more Duelists to an already lopsided roster. Thor's sister Angela has been revealed as the first Season Four addition, with Daredevil coming down the line, but until then, fans seem worried about Angela's playstyle and kit being similar to the game's most hated character.

In a Reddit post by GigaAkais, fans are divided on Angela. Some praise having a flying Vanguard in the game, while others are concerned she may be a stronger Wolverine, with the ability to kidnap multiple characters at once. Ok_Hedgehog6502 even said: "...may god have mercy on you,...

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Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 141: Mup Shorts: Mup at ÖRB Wars 3

Kodos interviews at ÖRB3 in Austria, taken over the day of the event including interviews with the Tournament Organizer (Stefan).

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Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 140: Mup Halo: Assault on the Control Room

Wiki Dave and James-005 get their hands on the Rise of the Banished Box and discuss whats inside. Edited by Dave.

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Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 139: Mup Short – Kev & Tom King(s) of Ireland

Mup is all about chatting to friends, old and new about Toy Soldiers, and this episode is no different. Kevin & Tom give us the low down on the recent Northern Kings Gt, and we chat about things old and new. What are we taking to Clash of Kings 2025? Edited by Chris.

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There is a quiet intensity in the seconds before a real-time strategy match begins. The countdown appears, your heart rate quickens, and you take a final breath before your command center and workers materialize on screen.

That specific thrill, a pure contest of strategy and reflexes, is the feeling Stormgate aims to recapture. Developed by Frost Giant Studios, a team of Rts veterans from StarCraft II and Warcraft III, this free-to-play title seeks to modernize a classic formula.

It takes the familiar loop of building bases, gathering resources, and commanding armies, then layers on a host of improvements for a new generation. The game’s universe sets a grand stage for this conflict, pitting the high-tech Human Vanguard against the demonic Infernal Host and the mysterious, angelic Celestials in a desperate battle for Earth.

A Polished Engine with Deliberate Pacing

At its foundation, Stormgate feels like coming home for anyone...

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Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 138: Mup Halo: Truth and Reconciliation w/ The Truth and Reconciliation Podcast

Wiki Dave and James-005 board the Truth and Reconciliation and talk with Jesse and Kevin from The Truth and Reconcilation Podcast. Come listen to some roundtable discussions and a bit of a quiz too. Edited by Dave.

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The first open beta weekend for Battlefield 6has come to a close, and post-beta, fans are discovering that there are some weird and surprising consequences resulting from the game's anti-cheat software. Battlefield 6 has made a triumphant comeback in the eyes of a lot of fans, but the use of Electronic Arts' Javelin anti-cheat software has been a headache for PC players, resulting in some not even bothering with the beta because of all its restrictions.

According to an X post from Riot Games' anti-cheat team lead Phillip Koskinas, PC players cannot run Battlefield 6 and Valorant simultaneously due to the conflicting anti-cheat programs. Valorant uses a different anti-cheat system called Vanguard. While they are compatible with each other and can be installed together, they cannot run at the same time.

Vanguard is compatible with Javelin, and you don't need to uninstall one anti-cheat to use the other.However, BF6 does not...

The preload for the Battlefield 6 beta just became available, but some users are running into a Secure Boot error. But worry not, we’re here to help you fix the “Secure Boot is not enabled” error. And in case you think this is a bug, it’s not. It’s a security requirement introduced by Electronic Arts (EA) to support its new Javelin anti-cheat system.

If you’re stuck at the launch screen with this message, you’re not alone. The first beta weekend scheduled for this month starts tomorrow, and we’re going to make sure that you’re ready and prepared for it. Here’s everything you need to know about how to enable Secure Boot and why Battlefield 6 needs this in the first place.

Here Is a Step-By-Step Guide on How to Enable Secure Boot on Your PC Kernel-level anti-cheats require Secure Boot and have better protection.

According to a surprising Marvel Rivals‘ stat, Magneto is the one character that is being used rigorously in the higher-ranked lobbies. This is likely because of the versatile arsenal of this X-Men antagonist, which is also overlooked by a lot of players.

The numbers don’t lie, as according to a Reddit post by u/Dontaskmemyname9723, over 50% of players pick Magneto in a lobby that belongs to the Grandmaster or higher ranks.

It doesn’t add up, right? How can a character whom you barely see in a lobby be of such great value in the toughest lobbies? From a diverse roster where characters like Hulk, Thor, and Iron Man take all the spotlight, this marks a surprising shift in perception in Marvel Rivals.

Magneto Is One of the Most Overlooked Superheroes in Marvel Rivals

Despite having great similarities with Doctor Strange, Magneto was never really chosen by a lot of players.

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Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 137: Mup Short: Kings of Warsaw Gt Mini-Report

Lead Editor Fred has a moment at the Airport to discuss the aftermath of the Kings of Warsaw Gt. Join him, Rob Phipps and Martin discuss the tournment and hopefully finish in time before their flight. Edited by Fred.

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NetEase finally dropped the reveal trailer for Marvel Rivals‘ newest vampire hunter, and this character might as well be wearing a name tag that says “Hello, I’m basically Vergil.” The developers didn’t even try to hide their Devil May Cry obsession with this design.

Blade carries two swords and a hand cannon that looks ripped straight from Nero’s arsenal. His combat animations have that unmistakable Capcom flair, especially the way he handles weapon transitions. But the real kicker comes with his ultimate ability.

He charges up his sword, shouts “A thousand cuts!” and unleashes what’s obviously Vergil’s Judgement Cut End. The attack creates those signature red slash marks across the battlefield. Then, just to remove any lingering doubt, the man drops the line “Bury the Light” at the trailer’s end.

That’s Vergil’s theme song from Devil May Cry 5. NetEase basically stamped “Dmc Approved” on this character.

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Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 136: Pannithor Lore: La’Theal Voidheart

Mark and Wiki Dave grab some eyeballs and explore the infamous La’Theal Silver/Bleak/Voidheart. We discuss her whole history going from her first introduction in Edge of the Abyss to Kings of War Champions. Edited by Fred.

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Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 135: Mup Deadzone: Episode 2 Command Protocol

Matthias talks to Claudio from the Deadzone Rules Committee about the upcoming releases for Deadzone, balance changes and the next big update coming in summer 2025. Edited by Fred.

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The cheating situation has gotten pretty out of hand in Rainbow Six Siege X, but wasn’t unexpected. Ubisoft already struggled with their anti-cheat system, and going free was an open invitation to cheaters. At least, that’s what is happening at the moment.

The problem of cheaters has been there for a long time, and every competitive game struggles with it. Some even take desperate measures, like Valorant did with their Vanguard anti-cheat. But there are simple yet effective solutions.

Instead of depending on complex algorithms, why not take the help of select trusted players? That’s exactly what Valve does with their Overwatch system for Counter-Strike 2. It’s not a permanent solution for Rainbow Six Siege X, but it helps nonetheless.

Rainbow Six Siege X Should Take Inspiration From Valve for Curbing Cheaters

Rainbow Six Siege X is one of a kind shooter game, but it also needs...

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Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 134: Planet Lore: Cabot III

Wiki Dave and Claudio land on Cabot III to talk about all things Green, Marauder and Radioactive. Edited by Fred.

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Remember when The Thing felt like dead weight? Back in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5, playing Benjamin J. Grimm was basically volunteering to get dunked on by every Iron Man and Storm in the lobby. You’d charge forward with all the confidence of a freight train, only to watch enemies casually float above your head like you were some kind of ground-bound peasant.

Those were dark times for Vanguard players. The flyer meta turned half the tank roster into expensive paperweights, and The Thing got it worst of all. Here’s a character whose whole identity revolves around being an unstoppable force, reduced to helplessly swinging at air while Storm laughed from the clouds.

But Season 3 has changed everything. NetEase finally remembered that The Thing is supposed to be, you know, threatening. Now, he might actually be your best bet for climbing ranked, assuming you can stomach playing a character everyone forgot existed.

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Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 133: Mup Halo: The Silent Cartographer

Wiki Dave and James-005 are joined by Rc member Commander Ash Keyes to discuss the recent Halo: Flashpoint news and attempt to rank every current spartan model from 1 – 5….there is no .5 option in this ranking system so don’t get too excited.

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Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 132: Mup Monthly – The Xirkaali Empire & the Loch Ness Monster

Chris & Clem celebrate 3 years of Mup by going searching for the Loch Ness Monster. Edited by Lead Editor Fred. Music & Sound Effects by Tam (Red Glen Productions).

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Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 131: Mup Short: KoWmunity in France with Nico

In this episode, Clem and Nico chat about the state of Kings of War and Mantic in France, about big events that international players should put on their agendas, french masters, and what they hope Mantic will do to keep growing the kowmunity in France! Edited by Fred.

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Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 130: Pannithor Lore: The Timeline

Mark Z and Wiki Dave dives into the timeline of Pannilore and attempts to give some insight into the story so far of Pannilore. Journey from the creation of Pannithor to the Deepwater Crusade. Edited by Fred.

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Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 129: Mup Champions: Chris’ Champions Unboxing

Chris’ recieves a gift from Mantic Studio and records his live reaction to the unboxing of the new Champions 2-player box set, Faith and Fury. Edited by Fred. Music & Sound Effects by Tam (Red Glen Productions)

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Stars: Sonny Chiba, Koichi Iwaki, Yūsuke Natsu, Junko Matsudaira, Tomoko Ai, Hiroshi Nawa, Kotoe Hatsui, Masami Tamagawa, Akihiko Yokoo, Hisaya Nakamura, Yuji Tamamushi, Masao Tsumori, Susumu Toyooka | Written by Teruo Ishii, Isao Matsumoto | Directed by Teruo Ishii

It is time to strap yourself in for one wild ride with the new 88 Films Blu-ray release of Detonation! Violent Riders. This cult exploitation action flick. This film explodes in high definition with full Grindhouse grit, biker gang mayhem and over-the-top 1970s violence cinephiles just love. 88 Films have been impressing with so many deluxe Blu-ray releases lately, especially with the addition of the Obi Strips. Of course, I am talking about such films as Gates of Flesh, Jakoman and Tetsu and Yakuza Wives. But now it is time for Detonation! Violent Riders to shine on physical media.

Iwaki (Koichi Iwaki) is a motorbike mechanic with big dreams of racing professionally. Then temptation...

We have all had our fair share of experience playing healers in Marvel Rivals, and you could either be termed the crown jewel of the team or get hit with a “healer diff” from an Iron Man who couldn’t get any heals because he was flying all over the place.

Maining a Support is a tedious job, especially with teammates who are incapable of switching to other roles because they have a soft spot for their favorite characters. While the dedication is respectable, it could cost you the entire match.

Supports are the backbone of any team in Marvel Rivals, yet they hardly get treated like one. To become the Mvp of the match, here are 10 tips to reach your full potential as a healer and earn the support of your entire team for the rest of your Marvel Rivals journey.

10. Find out who you’re up against

As a healer in Marvel Rivals,...

For months, Overwatch 2 has been the laughing stock in the gaming community as it continues to bleed players to Marvel Rivals while hitting new lows in active players. The NetEase Games title came out of nowhere and had everything under its belt to wreck Blizzard’s failed sequel.

At one point, it seemed like Marvel Rivals had figured out the formula for success and was the future of hero-shooter space. However, as is often the case, the reality is often disappointing. In the last couple of months, Marvel Rivals has seen a steady decline in its player count, and now, it’s dangerously close to that of Overwatch 2.

Marvel Rivals is dealing with a mass player exodus

Remember when the so-called “Overwatch 2” killer hit over 600,000 active players on Steam after the launch of Season 1? With NetEase actively engaging with the community and releasing new heroes, many believed that Marvel Rivals...

Vanguard mains have endured enough punishment this season.

Between dodging Hawkeye arrows from across the map and watching Iron Man and Ultron zip around like annoying mosquitoes, tank players already feel like they’re fighting an uphill battle against gravity itself.

And now, Marvel Rivals Season 3 leaks suggest things are set to get significantly worse. NetEase appears ready to introduce a vampire hunter whose kit reads like a love letter to making tank players question their life choices. The community’s already in full panic mode, and frankly, they have every right to be.

Blade’s leaked abilities spell doom for tank players

The upcoming Marvel Rivals season, titled “The Abyss Awakens”, will reportedly bring both Phoenix and Blade to the roster, but tank mains should fear the latter far more than any cosmic entity. Recent leaks from credible sources paint a picture of a duelist essentially designed as a...

The team-up system in Marvel Rivals has always been one of the standout features introduced by NetEase. When two or three Heroes combine their powers and one of them becomes the team-up anchor, they unleash new spectacular combos. Well, if you’re a daily consumer of the title, you’ll know how these things work. Sounds fun, right? It may sound like a piece of cake, but that isn’t the case every time.

Despite playing Marvel Rivals for so long, several players often find the abilities confusing and fail to pull them off immediately. While two or three Hero team-up systems sound fun, there’s one particular move that can put NetEase in the driving seat by implementing a revolutionary idea in Hero Shooter history. Can you guess about it?

Without real synergy, Marvel Rivals will keep falling apart

Honestly, Marvel Rivals currently has a great set of team-up...

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Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 128: Mup Deadzone: The Beginning (New Companion Additions)

Matthias and Claudio start a new journey with the Mup Deadzone Podcast. They go through the new profiles added to the Companion from March to May and Matthias tries to squeeze some information out of Claudio regarding Dz overall! Edited by Tam.

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Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 has introduced tons of new team-up abilities that work fine in this meta. While some are broken and players are losing their marbles over it, the rest are working like a charm. However, players miss a few team-up abilities from the previous patch that used to be considered top-tier, especially for the Vanguards.

Such is the case with a recent Reddit post about the forgotten Metallic Chaos, where Scarlet Witch used to be the main team-up anchor that benefited Magneto. That was one of the reasons why he was so popular and a S-tier Vanguard till Season 2. And let’s be honest, everyone enjoyed their favorite X-Men character with a great sword in his hand, slashing through everyone in competitive matches.

This one nerf turned Magneto’s role from team anchor to dead weight in Marvel Rivals

It all started with chaos, as many players complained...

Whenever you see Lord icons on any Marvel Rivals Hero, you usually think that the player will know how to use their abilities in a timely manner. But wait, till you see one particular Lord Icon. You might want to change your thought process here a little bit, as it has now become a sign of a bad omen. Yes, we’re talking about the Cloak & Dagger players featuring Lord icons.

Surprisingly, Cloak & Dagger has the highest pick rate among PC and Console users, and can be considered one of the S-tier Strategists in-game. With Dagger’s auto-aim system and Cloak’s Darkforce’s auto-tracking, anyone can easily learn how to use them. So, it’s evident that it’s easier to reach Lord status with this duo. However, are they good?

Cloak & Dagger’s Lord Icon has become the symbol of doom and despair in Marvel Rivals

Yes, you’ve heard it right.

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Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 127: Mup Shorts: 10mm Kings of War Episode

Mark and Clem talk about Chris’s favorite thing in the world: playing Kings of War in small scale! This as of now unofficial way to play kings has several advantages, and is very easy to get started with. So give it a listen, and come chat with us about it on our facebook group and on discord! Edited by Fred.

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Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 126: Mup Warpath Lore: Exham IV

Wiki Dave and Claudio examine everything going on on Exham IV, the Priory Station, Veer-Myn and all the factions involved. And of course start with some planet licencing! Edited by Tam

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The official YouTube channel for the Cardfight!! Vanguard multimedia franchise began streaming a new trailer for the upcoming Deluxe Final Arc of the Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez TV anime series. The clip tells the protagonist Akina Myodo's decision to join the finals of the “Deluxe” tournament, and also introduces the new arc's opening theme song "Feathered Dreams" performed by BanG Dream! franchise's five-member violin rock band Morfonica . Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Deluxe Final Arc New Trailer As the fourth unit from the BanG Dream! franchise following Poppin'Party, Roselia, and Raise A Suilen, Morfornica was formed in March 2020, releasing seven singles, one mini-album and two full albums to date. This is the third time the band has provided a theme song to the Cardfight!! Vanguard franchise, following "Fateful..." ( Cardfight!! Vanguard overDress Season 2 ending theme) and " Ryouyoku no Brilliance" ( Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Season 1 ending theme). As Morfornica's eighth CD single, "Feathered Dreams" is set...

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Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 125: Mup D-a-ch: Episode 1 – Interview with Christian Schlumpberger

Matthias and Claudio break the line and speak German instead of English… In this episode, we’d like to briefly address the Dach community and have invited a guest: Christian Schlumpberger, editor-in-chief of Brueckenkopf-Online Tabletop Magazine, translator of various Mantic products, and designer of Summoners at Neverrealm Industry.

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Swedish drama Vanguard and German TV movie On A Day In September landed multiple accolades at the Monte-Carlo TV Festival’s Golden Nymph Awards, while the cast of Good Cop/Bad Cop was given the Special Jury Prize.

Vanguard won Best Series. It follows Jan Stenbeck after the Swedish media mogul’s transformative years in 1970s New York. Jakob Oftebro won Best Actor for his portrayal of the Stenbeck in the series.

German drama On A Day In September won Best Film. It revolves around a 1958 meeting of two charismatic leaders: French Prime Minister Charles de Gaulle and German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer. Hélène Alexandridis won Best Actress for her portrayal of Yvonne de Gaulle, wife of Charles, in the TV movie.

Good Cop/Bad Cop star Luke Cook, series creator John Quaintance, and Jeff Wachtel, whose Future Shack produces the show were at the Monte-Carlo TV Festival this week. The cast of...

Sweden’s “Vanguard” won the Golden Nymph Award for best series at the 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival Tuesday, while Germany’s “On a Day in September” won best fiction film. Robin Wright received the Crystal Nymph Award from Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco to recognize her career achievements.

The ceremony made an awkward start when during an energetic dance sequence between the co-hosts, British actor Ricky Whittle and French singer Shy’m, the latter suffered a wardrobe malfunction (à la Janet Jackson at the Super Bowl). Despite the fact the incident aired live on TVMonaco and was captured by photo agencies like Getty, the pair maintained their savoir faire and continued with the ceremony without referring to it.

British actor Ricky Whittle with co-host French singer Shy’m at Monte-Carlo Television Festival. Courtesy of Getty

“Vanguard,” starring Jakob Oftebro, tells the story of real-life media mogul and technological trailblazer Jan Stenbeck.

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Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 124: Mup Halo: Halo

Wiki Dave and James-005 are back again to talk about the new Halo: Flashpoint App and recent rule changes while James sits at the top of the world rankings (as of recording). James talks about his list building technique and runs through a recent list he played with while Dave tries to seem like he knows things too. Edited by Tim.

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Someone just pulled off the most elaborate prank in Marvel Rivals history, and honestly, it’s beautiful.

A Redditor recently posted what looks like a serious Doctor Strange rework concept that has half the community nodding along and the other half completely losing their minds.

The best part? It’s not actually about Strange at all. This whole thing is peak tank player energy, and if you don’t get why that’s hilarious, you’ve probably never solo-tanked for three Dps instalockers.

This Marvel Rivals rework post is actually genius disguised as madness

The original poster went full method actor with this one. They wrote out this incredibly detailed Strange rework that sounds totally legitimate on the surface. New abilities, cooldown adjustments, team-up changes—the works. You’d think NetEase hired them as a consultant.

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The 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival opens on Friday with CBS Studios’ “Watson,” starring Morris Chestnut. Over the following days, nine drama shows will vie for the Golden Nymphs. Here are the competitors:

“Vanguard” (Sweden), miniseries, international premiere; produced by Flx with Film i Väst for Svt; distributed by Viaplay Content Distribution

“Vanguard” tells the story of an unlikely media mogul and trailblazer of technological reform, torn between passion and duty. It’s a tale of fearless entrepreneurship, a desire to change the world — and a sibling rivalry in a powerful family fractured by old wounds.

“Vanguard”

“The Bombing of Pan Am 103” (U.K.) miniseries, international premiere; produced by World Productions; released by BBC in the U.K., and Netflix worldwide

A drama based on the events surrounding the 1988 Lockerbie bombing and the joint U.K.-U.S. investigation that sought to bring the perpetrators to justice. Flight Pan Am...

A Reddit user might have solved one of the biggest gameplay issues Marvel Rivals has had. In most cases, Vanguard players often complain about not getting heals from the backline even after mitigating tons of damage for the team. However, they sometimes forget the basic mechanics that you must protect your Supports to receive a sufficient amount of heals.

With the Flier meta still active, it became a nightmare for Support players to stay alive as they get jumped on almost all the time. Ask any Cloak & Dagger main, and they can confirm that it’s not easy to survive Iron Man’s Repulsor Blast or Human Torch’s Supernova. It’s not like NetEase has provided no cooldown to Dark Teleportation to avoid those deadly attacks all the time.

Vanguards complain a lot about not getting heals in Marvel Rivals

While the out-of-position Vanguard mains are screaming their lungs out for heals,...

Here’s the latest episode of the Mantic Universe Podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. Listen to long-time Nerdly writer Chris and his co-hosts Clem, Mark, Walt and Fred share their passion for Mantic Tabletop games. Deadzone, Kings of War, Firefight and more!. Battle reports, hobby talk, growing the community and more.

Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 123: Mup Champions: Game Play & Rules Review

Mark and Mathias discuss early test games and take a deep dive into the rules and scenarios in the new Champions rulebook. Edited by Fred.

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“Vanguard,” a drama about Swedish mogul Jan Stenbeck, has sold to TG4 (Ireland), Err (Estonia), Viaplay SVOD on Amazon Prime, Viaplay Select on Cindie (LatAm), Prima+ (Czech Republic) and Vodafone (Greece), Variety has found out exclusively.

Flx’s Lejla Bešic produced the five-episode show – about to screen at Monte-Carlo Television Festival – for Svt in collaboration with the N8 alliance, while Viaplay Content Distribution handles international sales.

The story, based on Per Andersson’s biography “Stenbeck: A Biography of a Successful Businessman,” kicks off with Stenbeck returning to the family he has spent his whole life rejecting.

Just like … Michael Corleone. “I wanted to do a homage to ‘The Godfather,’” laughed director Goran Kapetanović.

He’s happy, working in New York and romancing an American socialite. But when tragedy strikes, twice, he needs to lead his family’s industrial group.

The king is dead. Long live the king.

“He was this prince,...

Here’s the latest episode of the Mantic Universe Podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. Listen to long-time Nerdly writer Chris and his co-hosts Clem, Mark, Walt and Fred share their passion for Mantic Tabletop games. Deadzone, Kings of War, Firefight and more!. Battle reports, hobby talk, growing the community and more.

Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 122: Mup Shorts: Ronnie Renton Interview 2025

Chris sits down with Ronnie Renton to talk all things Mantic. Edited by Fred.

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Kathy Bates is still relatively new to leading a major network juggernaut, but at IndieWire Honors, the “Matlock” star declared herself part of Hollywood’s “old guard.” Surrounded by friends and collaborators from the CBS legal drama, IndieWire’s Vanguard award winner began her acceptance speech on June 5 by reflecting on the definition of the accolade.

“I looked up the word ‘vanguard’ and it means ‘a group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas,'” said Bates. “If you use that in a sentence, it would be the experimental spirit of the modernist Vanguard. So you folks at IndieWire have provided me the perfect opportunity to thank the army of folks who continue to champion our incredible show.”

The acting legend began her litany of thanks for CBS with executives George Cheeks, Amy Reisenbach, and David Stapf. She also tipped her hat to Eric Kim, Yelena Chak,...

Season 2.5 of Marvel Rivals introduced a new unit – Ultron, who is the first flight-based Strategist in the game. Naturally, his release brought with it a ton of speculation as to Netease Games’ ongoing direction and the possibility of future aerial units.

Marvel Rivals could do well to introduce a flight-based tank to the mix, and there is simply no better candidate than War Machine here. War Machine could be an excellent addition to the game, and shake things up just a little to keep it fresh.

War Machine is the flying Vanguard we deserve in Marvel Rivals

Vanguards are a class of tanks, characterized by their ability to absorb ridiculous amounts of damage (on account of them having a massive Hp pool), and often being able to retaliate with a counter at times.

War Machine would be the perfect flying tank | Image Credits: Epic Games

They are an essential part...

Our beloved Call of Duty franchise has been known to delve into all kinds of eras when guns were used. From the beaches of Normandy to Clean House, the video games have done it all.

However, not every video game in the franchise has been successful. One of the most disastrous video games in the franchise is Call of Duty: Vanguard, which, despite strong commercial sales, received mixed or average reviews. What many people fail to notice is that Call of Duty: Vanguard tried to break free of a trend that every Call of Duty game had followed.

Call of Duty: Vanguard was not your average Band of Brothers experience

It was in 2021 that Vanguard was released, and thousands of copies had been pre-ordered, and thousands more were sold on the day of the release. Call of Duty: Vanguard was one of the highest-selling video games in 2021.

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Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti is set to receive the Variety Vanguard Award, which will be presented in October at the Mipcom global content market in Cannes.

The award recognizes television industry leaders who have made a significant contribution to the global business of entertainment. Bassetti, who leads the French-headquartered TV production and distribution giant behind hits including “Survivor” and “Peaky Blinders,” will receive the award, presented by Variety and Mipcom, on Oct. 13 as part of his keynote conversation at the Palais de Festivals.

“Marco Bassetti is one of the most entrepreneurial, visionary and impactful television executives of our era who has led Banijay Entertainment to be the world’s largest production and distribution group through his championing of creativity, independence, and innovation,” said Lucy Smith, director of Mipcom Cannes and Mipjunior. “It is our privilege to partner with Variety to recognize his achievements in front of the global TV industry...

Here’s the latest episode of the Mantic Universe Podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. Listen to long-time Nerdly writer Chris and his co-hosts Clem, Mark, Walt and Fred share their passion for Mantic Tabletop games. Deadzone, Kings of War, Firefight and more!. Battle reports, hobby talk, growing the community and more.

Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 121: Mup Monthly: Samurai Vampires

Chris, Mark & Gerry talk all things Mantic. Gerry was at Salute! Here are some time stamps:

0:57:00 Introductions 0:02:20 Mantic News 0:23:15 Pannithor/Kings of War 1:03:12 Warpath/sci fi 1:10:20 Painting and terrain 1:19:40 Topic of the Month: Salute

Edited by Lead Editor Fred.

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Sometimes, the biggest plot twist in Marvel Rivals isn’t who wins the match—it’s why a genocidal robot suddenly cares about teamwork.

Season 2.5 just gave us Ultron as a playable Strategist, and the community’s been scrambling for answers ever since. Why is Marvel’s resident extinction enthusiast suddenly patching up heroes instead of vaporizing them?

The answer, as it turns out, isn’t about redemption or some cosmic threat. It’s about the oldest supervillain origin in the book: unresolved family drama—or, put simply, daddy issues™.

The real reason Ultron is fighting for the good guys

Ultron’s heel-turn isn’t about saving the world—it’s about saving his memories. Marvel Rivals’ latest “Fathers and Sons” lore drop finally pulled back the curtain, and the reveal is almost too poetic: Iron Man threatened to wipe Ultron’s memories of Hank Pym, his own creator.

That’s right—Ultron,...

In the last couple of days, we’ve heard rumors suggest that Marvel Rivals is going to plunge right into the Symbiote lore in Season 3. Several leaks have surfaced online suggesting that characters such as Rocket Raccoon, Moon Knight, Storm, and Captain America are all set to get some Symbiote-infused skins.

It’s crystal clear, folks. We’re most probably getting Knull, the god of Symbiotes himself, as the protagonist in Marvel Rivals Season 3. The community waits to see how NetEase Games integrates such an iconic villain into the hero-shooter and elevates the gameplay. For me personally, the arrival of Knull could finally realize my dream of seeing Carnage in Marvel Rivals.

Let there be Carnage in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals‘ roster allows everyone to play with some iconic villains such as Magneto, Loki, and Venom. However, I don’t really think they’re the level of evil we’ve seen in comics or films.