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Making use of the player’s microphone to enhance the player experience in horror games has been a thing for a while now, but Eyes Never Wake, an upcoming title in the genre takes it a step further by using a mechanic we wish franchises like Splinter Cell and Hitman would soon adopt.

Eyes Never Wake is an upcoming horror game with a unique mechanic | Credit: Allan Hedlund on Steam

Imagine a horror game where your webcam becomes the primary input, with your face deciding the what and how of the life-and-death situation you’ll face against monsters. In Eyes Never Wake, this simple yet brilliant mechanic is perfectly executed, something that other franchises like Splinter Cell and Hitman should take notes from.

Eyes Never Wake and its webcam mechanic The upcoming horror game makes use of your webcam | Credit: Allan Hedlund on Steam

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Anticlimactic endings can happen to every genre in manga. While in an action manga, an anticlimactic ending can occur after a disappointing final battle, in a slice-of-life manga, the main character's lack of development can be very disappointing. Although the build-up to the ending is important, the payoff is even more so. A good manga ending is one that sticks to its themes and resolves the main narrative.

Examples that have a good ending are manga like Delicious in Dungeon, which keeps its core themes and values to the end. Another great example is A Silent Voice. Although it's open-ended, it fits the theme of hope in an unknown future. Landing an ending is one of the hardest parts of telling a narrative story, so more often than not, many manga struggle with wrapping it up in a satisfying way.

Tsunayoshi Remains Too Indecisive by the Time Katekyo Hitman Reborn!

Hitman 3 is a fairly realistic game; so much so, that certain aspects of it would appear to mimic reality – including suicides. A recent discovery by multiple netizens has only stirred up a fair bit of controversy, especially regarding the depiction of self-harming behaviour in the game.

While somewhat unfortunate, it highlights an unsettling trend amongst game developers to push forward realism – at the cost of keeping things in a game, well, fictional. Overall, while this isn’t exactly a deal breaker, it does put into question the ethical and moral consequences of such a move.

Npc commits suicide in Hitman 3, over a job loss Agent 47 has had his fair share of controversy | Image Credits: Io Interactive

As depicted in an Instagram video, players can very easily find a rather depressed Npc during the events of an in-game event. Spying on the Npc, one can clearly notice the chatter – he has...

The anime industry spans a variety of genres, but arguably the action genre is the most popular and prominent of them all. By now, action anime has developed a strong appeal among all demographics, not just young boys, making anime like Bleach and My Hero Academia highly mainstream and popular. No matter the demographic, there is a variety of action anime that anyone can connect to.

The best action anime don't just feature well-animated fight scenes and cool combat systems, though. Good action anime series also entertain viewers with deep humanistic themes, strong character arcs, a unique setting/premise, and hard-hitting plot twists that keep anime fans guessing as the action unfolds. Whether the action anime is commenting on its genre, such as in One Punch Man, or helps define it, as in the case of Dragon Ball, there is something for everyone.

Updated on February 24th, 2024 by Sage Ashford:...

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Everyone’s favorite human Hulk is back! Based on the novel Persuader, it features Reacher’s undercover mission to infiltrate a crime organization. Reacher is all set for a dramatic return to our screens, with the premier of Season 3, and guess what? It’s today!!! Yes, February 20 is officially Jack Reacher S3 Day.

Jack Reacher in the series. | Credit: Amazon Prime Video.

Reacher is based on the Jack Reacher book series by Lee Child. Alan Ritchson stars as the lead character, a veteran military police investigator/ drifter who wanders the country stopping bad guys and unraveling conspiracies, to provide justice.

Outmatching the first and second seasons, it has debuted with a stellar 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and that should assure the fans that quality has not been sacrificed.

When and where to watch Reacher season 3? Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher | Credit: Amazon Prime Video.

Was Kwon Sang-Woo ranked no. 1 in the February Film Actor Brand Reputation list? ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute announced the Film Actor Brand Reputation rankings on February 18, 2025. While Kwon Sang-Woo took the first place, several big names from the South Korean entertainment industry followed in the list. From Jung Hae-In to Song Hye-Kyo, many were ranked accordingly. Even though Sang-Woo didn’t have any latest releases, he displayed a strong brand competitiveness.

Sang-Woo is a popular South Korean actor who rose to fame with the romantic comedy film My Tutor Friend in 2003. He later featured in the melodrama series Stairway to Heaven and gained massive recognition for his role. However, it was his last film, Hitman 2, that put him on a global map. Now, scroll ahead to know all about the February Film Actor Brand Reputation Rankings.

Kwon Sang-Woo secured the no. 1 spot among the...

Hollywood has a history of struggling with video game adaptations, and It Takes Two appears to be the latest project stuck in limbo. Hazelight Studios’ critically acclaimed co-op game was announced for a film adaptation three years ago, with Sonic the Hedgehog writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller set to write it.

It’ll be a shame if it never gets adapted. | Image Credit: Hazelight Studios

It’s 2025 now and we still haven’t heard of any progress. Even Josef Fares, the creator of the game doesn’t know what’s happening over in Hollywood to cause such a delay. Maybe it’s the same situation as what happened to Donnie Yen and Sleeping Dogs. We sure hope not.

Even the creator of It Takes Two doesn’t know what’s going on with the adaptation What happened to this project after the announcement? | Image Credit: Hazelight Studios

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Exclusive: Vertical has acquired U.S. and UK/Ire rights to Guns Up, a new action comedy starring actor and comedian Kevin James. Hailing from writer-director Edward Drake (Detective Knight film series) and Millennium Media, the studio behind the Hitman’s Bodyguard franchise, the film is set to hit theaters this summer.

Also starring Christina Ricci (Yellowjackets), Luis Guzmán (Wednesday), Melissa Leo (The Fighter) and Keana Marie (Dash & Lily), Guns Up follows Ray Hayes (James), an ex-cop and devoted husband and father who leads a dangerous double life as a mob henchman. On the brink of leaving “The Family” and making his dream of opening a diner with his wife Alice (Ricci) a reality, his final job goes off the rails. With the clock ticking, Ray has one night to get his unsuspecting family out of the city before he gets snuffed out.

Writer-director Drake called the film “a love-letter...

Timothy Olyphant is one of those actors who can do it all, a gritty lawman, charming rogue, and reluctant hero. But even he couldn’t escape the wild, often unpredictable world of Hollywood.

You might know him best as the unflappable Sheriff Seth Bullock in Deadwood. But rewind to 2007, and you’ll find him in a completely different role, a bald, barcode-tattooed assassin in Hitman.

Timothy Olyphant as Sheriff Seth Bullock in Deadwood | Credits: HBO

Now, video game movies have a bit of a reputation. Let’s just say that Hollywood’s track record with adapting beloved games has been… well, spotty at best. So when Hitman was announced, gamers were both excited and terrified. Would it do justice to the slick, stealthy world of Agent 47? Or would it be another case of Hollywood not understanding what makes a game special?

Unfortunately, despite raking in a respectable $101 million worldwide, Hitman ended up underappreciated.

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Throughout Hollywood history, stars have signed on and then swapped out projects for something else and only realized they made the right or wrong call when the box office numbers came in. Vin Diesel, for example, was originally down to play Agent 47 in "Hitman," the film adapted from the popular video game franchise but turned it down. Most would say the "Fast and Furious" films dodged a bullet though, considering the movie received scathing reviews upon release and currently boasts a paltry 16% on Rotten Tomatoes. Even so, that's pretty generous next to the even bigger dumpster fire he starred in the following year instead.

Initially, Diesel was the top pick for the role of 47, the iconic assassin with a shaved head and a barcode on his neck who is employed by a mysterious organization. As one of the biggest...

After the success of Arrow and The Flash, the CW dipped its toes into the Supergirl property, and even though the show itself fumbled the ball with its latter seasons, one thing it got right was the casting, at least for the most part. From Melissa Benoist’s Supergirl to Jon Cryer’s Lex Luthor, the casting for the show was arguably some of the strongest in the Arrowverse.

Supergirl | Credit: The CW

However, unlike his peers, Cryer didn’t have to undergo a rigorous acting process, which had nothing to do with his Two and a Half Men fame but one of his earlier works alongside Christopher Reeve.

Jon Cryer’s failed Superman outing earned him a shot at Supergirl‘s big bad Superman IV: The Quest For Peace | Credit: The Cannon Group, Inc.

Upon Jack Kirby’s shift to DC, Cryer took an interest in DC comics. Moreover,...

Olivia Holt as Ally and Mason Gooding as Jay in ‘Heart Eyes’ (Photo by: Christopher Moss / Screen Gems)

Just when you thought Companion was going to be the big Valentine’s Day horror crossbreed movie, along comes Heart Eyes.

Heart Eyes is about a young woman named Ally (Olivia Holt from Cloak & Dagger) who, while having a rough day at work, meets an attractive stranger named Jay (Mason Gooding from the newer Scream movies). They are forced into working together, which leads to a reluctant romance, mainly because it’s Valentine’s Day. All they have to do is survive the night. Both figuratively and literally.

See, the city where they live, Seattle, is the new hunting ground for a serial killer called The Heart Eyes Killer, or H.E.K. for short, who only comes out on this one day and stalks couples. And he has, apparently, mistaken Allie...

Are you a fan of Sleeping Dogs? Because if you are, you’ve probably been waiting for a sequel or a movie adaptation. Unfortunately for us, we almost got a movie starring Ip Man star Donnie Yen. The man spent years working on the project and even invested his own money into it, but the project has been scrapped.

This game has gone ignored for too long. | Image Credit: United Front Games

As if it was fate though, Shang Chi star Simu Liu has recently stated that he’s “working with the rights holders” for a new Sleeping Dogs project for the big screen! Let’s hope it works out this time around because we need something if a sequel isn’t coming.

Donnie Yen put so much into an adaptation but it didn’t work out Donnie would’ve been perfect for the project. | Credits: Lionsgate

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Despite the movie receiving poor reviews from critics, audiences are absolutely loving The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (that title sure is a mouthful), which recently found new success streaming for free. The Hitman's Bodyguard, released in 2017, was a moderately successful action comedy, starring Samuel L. Jackson as the notorious hitman, Darius Kincaid, and Ryan Reynolds as the "Aaa-rated" bodyguard assigned to protect him, Michael Bryce. The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard is that film's less successful younger brother, released four years later in 2021. Jackson and Reynolds returned for the sequel, with Salma Hayek's small role from the original being greatly expanded, and Morgan Freeman and Antonio Banderas joining the party.

The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard is currently streaming for free on Tubi, where it is dominating the free streaming platform. At the time of writing, the film currently holds the No. 1 spot in the streamer's Top 10 most popular movies of the week. It sits ahead of Honest Thief,...

When we think about battle choreography, John Wick stands out in most aspects. The film series is lauded for its power-packed showdowns and fights, and that’s precisely why it became an inspiration for movies, shows, and even anime.

Sakamoto Days is no exception to this considering its unique plot and setting. And while the series is making waves on the internet and elsewhere, it isn’t exempt from heavy backlash and criticism.

Lu, Sakamoto, and Shin in a still from the anime | Credit: Tms Entertainment

Of late, fans expressed their criticism and contentions regarding the manga. From pacing to characters, their reasons were tied to a lack of conclusions. And while criticisms are necessary, fans may have overlooked the mangaka’s approach entirely.

The characters, plot, and landscape are essential, though they all tie perfectly with a writer’s motive. In their criticism of the series, the fans may...

Action icon and The Beekeeper star Jason Statham is transformed into a video game icon in this concept trailer for a potential Hitman adaptation. Taking footage from Statham’s previous movies, the much-maligned Hitman movies that have already been made, and using a touch of AI (shudder), the footage (via Screen Trailers) demonstrates what a movie led by The Stath as Agent 47 could look like. And no doubt fans of The Mechanic star will be hoping it becomes reality.

The Hitman video games, which follow the mysterious assassin Agent 47 as he travels the world taking out targets assigned to him by the even more mysterious International Contract Agency (Ica), has already been adapted for the big screen twice before. But neither has really satisfied fans of the game, action fans, or, well, anyone, really.

Released in 2007, director Xavier Gens’ Hitman stars Deadwood and Justified actor Timothy Olyphant as Agent...

Sakamoto Days is in the limelight for many reasons. The Hitman series redefines badassery in most aspects, especially through its fight scenes and character development. It truly lives up to its popularity in most aspects.

With its animated adaptation, however, several fans raised their concerns and qualms. In the era of botched anime adaptations, most viewers had their fair share of valid concerns. But they may have judged the series too soon.

Taro Sakamoto in the anime | Credit: Tms Entertainment

Of late, several fans have compared the series with Koyoharu Gotouge’s magnum opus Demon Slayer. And though this seems convenient, it is a bit of a stretch to compare two completely different series.

While Tms isn’t a cult-popular studio, it is a household name that has produced some of the iconic anime. In their manner of censure, people often overlook the unrealistic standards and expectations that a series’ success would create.

Hitman: World of Assassination has reached an impressive worldwide player count, as developers Io Interactive have revealed that 75 million players have played the title, taking time to thank the loyal fanbase.

Hitman: World of Assassination acts as a compilation of the three Hitman reboot titles released between 2016 and 2021, along with other Dlc contracts released through to the present. As each title featured a new publisher, with Hitman 3 being self-published, the developers opted to compile the titles into a convenient bundle, leading to Ioi releasing a statement on X that "Ioi is more solid than ever, driven by ambition." Since its reboot in 2016, the iconic stealth series has become a leading figure in live-service updates that build upon the meticulous sandbox worlds for players to participate in engaging assassinations.

75 million players for Hitman World of Assassination! Achieving this as an independent studio is monumental. Ioi is more solid than ever, driven...

Universal Pictures has entered a first-look film partnership with Barnstorm, the production company founded by Glen Powell, the studio announced on Tuesday.

Former 21 Laps veteran Dan Cohen is set to join Barnstorm as a partner.

Powell and the studio are expanding their relationship following the success of “Twisters.” The film, where Powell starred as Tyler Owens, exceeded box office expectations and set a new record for natural disaster movie openings in the U.S. When “Twisters” was released on Peacock in November 2024, it became their most-watched new movie in its first two weeks.

“Barnstorm has been a dream of mine since I was a kid. I want our company to be a destination for world class theatrical entertainment. Throughout the process of making ‘Twisters,’ I was so impressed with the leadership of Universal and the vision and ambition of their team across so many departments. We are so honored to call them home,...

Glen Powell’s schedule isn’t about to slow down. The actor and his production company, Barnstorm, have signed a first-look deal with Universal Pictures, the studio behind “Twister” (1996) and its Powell-starring sequel “Twisters” (2024).

“Barnstorm has been a dream of mine since I was a kid,” Powell said in a statement. “I want our company to be a destination for world class theatrical entertainment. Throughout the process of making ‘Twisters,’ I was so impressed with the leadership of Universal and the vision and ambition of their team across so many departments. We are so honored to call them home.”

“Glen is the complete package: a talented, charismatic producer, creator, writer, and actor at the top of his game, who is committed to entertaining global audiences across all genres,” Universal Pictures President Peter Cramer said. “He was an ideal partner throughout the production and release of our hit ‘Twisters,’ and...

Actor Nicholas Hoult is fresh off the success of Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu remake and the positive reactions to James Gunn’s Superman trailer. As a result, 2025 promises to be a big year for Hoult as he will step into the shoes of Lex Luthor when the latter movie flies into theaters in Summer. At the same time, one of his hilarious social media interactions has resurfaced.

Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor in Superman (Credits: Warner Bros).

On X (formerly Twitter), one fan dug into Hoult’s social media profile and discovered a photograph of his pool workout. The throwback picture also had an absurd if not hilarious response from Top Gun 2 star Glen Powell. Here is what Powell had to say about Hoult’s pool workout and the history between the two actors.

Glen Powell had an absurd response to Nicholas Hoult’s pool workout

Nicholas Hoult became a prominent...

It’s a little-known fact that The Boys actually started out being published by DC Comics, but co-creator Darick Robertson revealed that Homelander, Billy Butcher, Wee Hughie and the rest were almost folded into the DC Universe itself. This stunning revelation puts a whole new perspective on Garth Ennis and Robertson’s irreverent superhero take-down, which would have drastically altered the way the original comics were portrayed.

Speaking with Retrofuturista in 2020, artist Robertson describes how the series came together, as writer Ennis approached the artist in the early 2000s with a new superhero series idea. While Robertson was eager to collaborate with Ennis once again following their work on the Fury and Punisher series, he was tied up with rebooting Wolverine with an exclusive contract with Marvel at the time.

A few years later, Robertson was free from his Marvel commitments, and reconnected with Ennis:

After a year or so on Wolverine,...

James Gunn has spearheaded the newly conceived DC Universe with much fervor and enthusiasm, as is evident from the first season of the animated series, Creature Commandos, and the trailer of Superman. The comic book studio finally seems to be headed toward a creatively rewarding future as the chief of DC Studios dreams big and isn’t afraid to take risks.

Nicholas Hoult in X-Men: Apocalypse [Credit: 20th Century Studios]

However, while DC is still a ways away from its grand opening in July 2025, the fans remain fixated on Gunn’s every move and decision, no matter how minor or benign. One of those decisions was to cast actors in one of the most anticipated films of the decade: Superman – a movie whose outcome has the power to make or break the DC comic book universe for good.

James Gunn’s DC Universe boasts a sensational dancer Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor...

The holiday season is here, and it’s the perfect time to look back on some of the best holiday specials put out by DC Comics. Though the Justice League spends most of their time trying to save the day, even they slow down to appreciate the holidays.

DC Comics fans have undoubtedly seen the publisher’s seasonal anthologies, filled to the brim with tales that celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and the New Years. But it also put out full-length stories to give fans a better look at how their favorite heroes spend their holidays. Read on to discover ten holiday-themed stories that are sure to put any reader in a festive mood.

Tommy Monaghan Kept Gotham Safe From a Radioactive Santa As Seen In: Hitman #22 (1998)

Hitman is not a conventional comic, and it doesn’t hold back for a second, even for a special Christmas issue. Garth Ennis and John McCrea...

Bloodborne is regarded as one of the greatest games of this generation. This Soulslike action RPG was released in 2015 by FromSoftware. In just a few days of its release, this game made everyone awestruck by its Gothic Victorian-era-inspired Yharnam, whose residents are suffering from Yharnamites.

Bloodborne was released in 2015. | Credit: FromSoftware.

Now, just imagine, will there be any chance that a dark and heavy game like this would have any connection with a 2005-released platform game, Madagascar? Madagascar itself is a huge franchise, but a light and colorful game like this holds a peculiar connection with the dark worlds of Bloodborne.

Bloodborne is linked with Madagascar at a certain point Madagascar‘s soundtracks have been composed by Michael Wandmacher. | Credit: Toys for Bob.

Bloodborne is a complete Soulslike package, with deep and dark lore and a heavy background. Meanwhile, Madagascar is a lot lighter and more colorful, with casual gameplay.

Christmas came a week early for DC fans worldwide, as Dcu chief James Gunn has pulled on his Santa hat to gift them the best present they could have asked for—a brand new trailer for the most anticipated superhero movie of the upcoming year, Superman. Fans were eagerly waiting with bated breath ever since a teaser was released a couple of days ago, and now that a major glimpse of Dcu’s official beginning has been shared through the trailer itself, it has delivered everything they could have asked for and more. The most notable aspect of the Superman trailer is how different it is compared to almost every other generic trailer released nowadays based on comic-book IP. For a two-and-a-half-minute clip with not a single line of major dialogue, the trailer had a lot to tell the viewers, all of which I will try to break down in...

Fateh, directed by and starring Sonu Sood, is a gripping tale of courage, resilience, and the fight against cybercrime, which is slated to release on January 10, 2025.

Sonu Sood joined forces with Yo Yo Honey Singh for a track for the film and you know your party playlist is about to be hit hard. The dynamic duo has dropped ‘Hitman’, a high-octane, bass-dropping dance anthem and we have some behind the scenes scoop from Sonu Sood, Yo Yo Honey Singh and Bosco Martin!

First, let’s drop the beat

On teaming up with Yo Yo Honey Singh, Sonu shared his excitement, “This journey started when both of us Punjabis met in Chandigarh years ago. Honey’s music had the pulse of the streets back then, and it still does today. Collaborating with him for ‘Hitman’ feels like destiny coming full circle. His beats have given Fateh the edge it needed. This...

Making a comic book live-action film is not an easy job for not only it requires delivering to fan expectations but also an immense budget thanks to the use of CGI and technology. Even an average superhero flick usually takes a $200 million budget to produce. So, when it comes to James Gunn’s upcoming Superman, fans can’t help but wonder how costly it is.

A shot from the Superman trailer | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Over the past year, there have been reports floating around alleging that the film was an extremely costly affair, stating the alleged budgeted amount to be more than Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War. However, the director himself took to social media recently and put all such queries to rest.

What is the alleged budget of David Corenswet’s Superman? David Corenswet in a still from Superman | Credits: DC Studios/WB Pictures

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The trailer for the upcoming Superman film has just been released, and it seems like the current Lex Luthor has taken heavy inspiration from Hitman’s Agent 47. He looks nothing like the Lex Luthor in the comic books.

Superman’s trailer does not do a very good job of establishing its characters. Image Credit: DC

Luthor has played a key role as Superman’s archenemy for decades, and a Superman film without him feels incomplete. However, the costume, hair, and makeup team for the upcoming film have taken the character in a very different direction.

Nicholas Hoult copied the wrong homework Fans were confused about whether they opened the right trailer or not. Image Credit: DC

Nicholas Hoult does not look anything like Luthor from the comic books; he appears to be too frail and short in comparison. Hoult appears more like Agen 47 from Hitman than Luthor due to his wardrobe and makeup.

You can predict what a person’s reaction will be to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle by what they see as the most iconic image of Indiana Jones from the films. For some, it’s the rugged adventurer stepping into the light in the South American jungle after his whip disarms an attacker. For some, it’s the silhouetted figure at sunset overseeing a dig for the Ark of the Covenant. For others still, it’s the shot of River Phoenix receiving the iconic fedora and transitioning to Harrison Ford defiantly grinning at a common hood before taking a punch. For my part, it’s the moment in Temple of Doom where Indy goes into the Thuggee temple and a mine cart’s light illuminates his bloody, sweaty, and absolutely pissed face.

For that reason, Great Circle felt like something of a strange fit for Machinegames. There was never any doubt,...

Here’s the latest episode of The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres.

For those unfamiliar with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro-budget indie films to bigger-budget studio films and everything in between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk about how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their filmmaking experiences from directors, writers, producers and screenwriters, to actors, cinematographers and distributors.

The Filmmaker’s Podcast #428: Richard Linklater & Glen Powell on hit movie...

Timothy Olyphant may have become known by a new generation of fans as Cobb Vanth in The Mandalorian, the original Star Wars Disney+ show that spawned a new franchise in a different corner of the universe, but 17 years ago he toplined a critically maligned video game adaptation that just got a new streaming home. Hitman, the 2007 conspiracy thriller that stars Olyphant alongside Prison Break veteran Robert Knepper, has officially begun streaming on Vizio Watchfree+, the free streaming service that can be accessed by anyone with a Vizio TV or even just with a Vizio account and the mobile app. Hitman earned a 16% score from critics and a 57% rating from general audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and the film also stars Olga Kurylenko, who recently played Taskmaster in Black Widow and will reprise the role in Thunderbolts*.

After delivering horror to the holiday season this month with the Creepshow 2024 Holiday Special, Skybound and Image Comics will usher in the new year in scary style with Creepshow Vol. 3 #5, featuring a killer camping tale by writer Ed Brisson and artist Kael Ngu and a haunted house story by writer Kami Garcia and artist Isaac Goodhart, all tied together with coloring by Miquel Muerto and lettering by Pat Brosseau.

Before Creepshow Vol. 3 #5 lurks onto shelves beginning January 22nd, we have a look at perilous preview pages from the anticipated issue as well as the delectably deadly main cover art by Martín Morazzo & Chris O’Halloran and the amazing variant covers by Kael Ngu and Steve Beach, respectively. Below, you can check out the cover art, preview pages, and press release with additional details:

Press Release: Los Angeles — Today Skybound and Image Comics revealed covers and interior pages from Creepshow Vol. 3 #5, the...

Keanu Reeves' $86 million action thriller offers a very accurate depiction of the Russian mafia, except for one myth. Reeves stars as the titular assassin, who has managed to build a life outside the mob world. However, his peace is disturbed when he runs into someone from his old life, which forces him back to the criminal underworld. The premise was rejected by six studios, and Reeves also helped to fund the project with his own salary.

Independently-made with a budget around $20 to $30 million, the film tripled its budget at the box office. Its success then led to three more movies and a growing franchise. With immersive world-building, relentless action sequences and a star-studded cast, the action thriller co-directed by Chad Stahelski and David Leitch is regarded as a cult classic in the crime thriller genre. The franchise also became what Reeves is most famous for, aside from his lead role...

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s combat stands out for its visceral, hand-to-hand style. Each punch feels powerful, reminiscent of classic brawlers, while the whip adds a distinct element, allowing players to disarm opponents and clear space. This tactile approach recalls the melee mechanics of The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay, where physicality is essential.

Improvised weaponry, which can range from musical instruments to tools, enhances gameplay by encouraging creativity and humor. This not only reflects Indy’s inventiveness but also adds a comedic element to combat, making encounters memorable and thematically appropriate.

The first-person perspective enhances exploration by immersing players in intricate locales such as Vatican City and ancient catacombs. This design creates a sense of immediacy, encouraging players to engage meaningfully with their surroundings.

Hitman-inspired stealth mechanics emphasize deliberate navigation over simple visibility cues. Players must time their movements carefully to avoid detection, encouraging a deliberate approach to exploration.

The role of James Bond has been one of the most coveted and sought after, ever since Sean Connery donned the famous dinner suit, and left everyone shaken, and stirred in 1962's Dr No. Many great actors have played the iconic British spy, but there have also been numerous actors linked to the character over the years who have starred in identical roles.

The search for Daniel Craig's successor as James Bond has yet to be found, but a breakthrough in casting the next James Bond could be forthcoming. Landing the next Bond is absolutely key for Eon, and it's the toughest call they've had to make yet. Whoever the next Bond is, has to fit into a universe with massive built-in audience expectations, so the best route for any aspiring 007s is arguably to seek out roles that are identical to the suave spy.

Michael Caine As Harry Palmer...

If any blockbuster franchise should be easy to adapt into a good video game, it's Indiana Jones, but spinning the source material into a truly great game is a less enviable task. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle ends a long hiatus for the archaeologist's interactive adventures, re-appearing in a world where the Uncharted series has already redefined the genre. With the newest outing, developer MachineGames attempts to avoid retracing Nathan Drake's steps while wrangling a game into something that genuinely resembles the movies, an ambitious venture with an appropriate touch of daredevilry.

The game opens with a bit of fan service that more or less stakes out this claim, diligently recreating the set piece from the start of Raiders of the Lost Ark before pivoting into its own story. Situated between Raiders and The Last Crusade, The Great Circle is interested in the same subjects as the franchise's most memorable films.

With Indiana Jones and the Great Circle just days away from its highly anticipated release, fans are eagerly awaiting their chance to don the iconic fedora and crack that trusty whip. As the Early Access countdown ticks down to mere hours, MachineGames has been sharing some fascinating insights into their approach to bringing Dr. Jones’ world to life.

Please be good. Please be good! | Image Credit: Bethesda Softworks/YouTube

In a recent interview, design director Jens Andersson—who, in a twist worthy of an Indy adventure itself, was originally hired to work on a different Indiana Jones game back in 2009 that never saw the light of day—revealed a refreshing philosophy about exploration and player freedom that might just change how we think about open-world game design.

And let’s just say, it’s not your typical “climb the tower to reveal the map” approach.

A New Approach to Indiana...

A leaked trailer for a canceled Lego James Bond game was leaked on November 26. This scrapped project was reportedly pitched as a standalone title during Lego Dimensions’ final development year in 2016. It would have featured iconic moments from the Bond franchise recreated in the signature Lego style.

We missed out on a Blocky Bond adventure. | Image Credit: Reddit/Tt Games

The project was shelved due to concerns about James Bond’s mature themes conflicting with Lego’s family-friendly image. It eventually got replaced by the Mission Impossible Level Pack in Lego Dimensions. After the leak, fans have just been left thinking what could’ve been. It would’ve been blocky brilliance.

James Bond Could’ve Given Us a Real Lego Adventure

The trailer, uploaded by Reddit user Kecskecske6, features recreated scenes from classics such as Casino Royale, Live and Let Die, and GoldenEye. It even humorously adapts the iconic gun barrel sequence,...

To me, to you: comedian Paul Chuckle is going to the dark side for his latest role in thriller Fall To The Top.

Words you never expect to type – Paul Chuckle is playing a hitman.

Beloved by millions for his decades long career as one half of The Chuckle Brothers alongside his late brother Barry, they dominated children’s television for many years. ChuckleVision ran on the BBC from 1987 to 2009, clocking up a whopping 292 episodes and very nearly rivaling shows like Last Of The Summer Wine for the title of longest running sitcom.

Since Barry sadly passed away in 2018, Paul has continued working in pantomime and has taken on sporadic television roles, appearing in an episode of Doctors with Su Pollard and Ruth Madoc, and he has a recurring role in The Madame Blanc Mysteries.

His next role is very much against type, though. He will play a violent hitman...

Ryan Reynolds' production company, Maximum Effort, is working on reviving a classic superhero from 1942. Reynolds has been a Hollywood movie star for decades, but the last 10 years have seen his career reach soaring new heights. After appearing in Deadpool as the titular character in 2016, Reynolds has gone from strength to strength, with his business and marketing endeavors, his production company, and numerous other developments. Now Reynolds appears to be one of the most influential people in Hollywood, with many of his projects finding huge success.

Beyond the superhero genre, Reynolds has succeeded in creating films like Free Guy, The Adam Project, Detective Pikachu, and If, which all managed to rake in hundreds of millions of dollars. In total, Ryan Reynolds' acting career has resulted in excess of $4.4 billion dollars generated at the box office (via The Numbers), putting him ahead of many of the most profitable franchises in cinema. And now,...

Conor McGregor’s wife Dee Devlin has announced her support for the Mma fighter while accusing Nikita Hand of lying. On November 22, a jury at the Dublin High Court found McGregor had assaulted Hand in December 2018. The court ordered McGregor to pay Hand €250,000 in damages. Following the verdict, McGregor released a statement, denying the claims and apologizing to Devlin for stepping out of the marriage.

Conor McGregor in a still from Road House | Credits: Prime Video

Hand accused McGregor of assault and r*pe. The alleged crime happened on December 9, 2018, when Hand attended a party with McGregor and James Lawrence at the penthouse suite of the Beacon Hotel. Devlin claimed that the CCTV footage evidence in the lift before the alleged incident proved Hand’s real intentions.

Dee Devlin Shows Support For Her Husband Conor McGregor While Bashing Nikita Hand Conor McGregor with wife Dee Devlin and their kid | Credits:...

If you’re unaware, Mma fighter Conor McGregor joined the world of Hitman: World of Assassination as a brand-new Elusive Target back in June. It was arguably one of the most hyped crossovers in the gaming industry.

The Mma fighter had a special Dlc in the game. (Image via Io Interactive)

However, it’s all coming crashing down. Io Interactive has announced that the Mma fighter will be removed entirely from the Hitman: World of Assassination after his recent court ruling that might destroy his $200 million empire.

Hitman Removes Conor McGregor Dlc After Sexual Assault Court Ruling Mma fighter Conor McGregor | image: Instagram/@thenotoriousmma

Hitman’s developer Io Interactive has announced that it’s going to stop selling Dlc featuring Conor McGregor after a civil court found him guilty of sexual assault.

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Content Warning: The following article contains references to sexual assault and abuse.

Hitman developers Io Interactive has announced that it's cutting all ties with Mma fighter and Boxer Conor McGregor in light of being found guilty of sexual assault. McGregor has previously appeared in the Hitman 3 as The Disruptor, a multi-millionaire assassination target.

In a statement shared on the official Hitman X account, Io Interactive state that "In light of the recent court ruling regarding Conor McGregor, Io Interactive has made the decision to cease its collaboration with the athlete, effective immediately." The company will remove all content featuring McGregor from their storefront.

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After previously being accused of multiple assault and s*xual abuse cases, Conor McGregor recently faced another civil trial at Ireland’s high court, for r*ping a woman named Nikita Hand at a hotel in Dublin, in 2018. At the end of the trial, Hand won her claim against the Ireland-born martial arts fighter, and the jury ordered him to pay nearly $258,559 in damages.

Conor McGregor as Knox in 2024’s Road House | image: Amazon MGM Studios

Meanwhile, as Conor McGregor’s notorious civil trial started making headlines, a rumor emerged online surrounding the status of his relationship with his long-time fiancée Dee Devlin. After Devlin accompanied McGregor during his trial, netizens sparked speculation about the couple being in an open relationship.

Jury Ordered Conor McGregor to Pay Repercussions to Nikita Hand

According to the Washington Post, Irish martial arts fighter Conor McGregor has faced a string of lawsuits and charges in the past few years.

Hitman 3 is one of the greatest stealth games of all time. Besides Splinter Cell and Dishonored, this franchise from Io Interactive has made a special place in everyone’s hearts. The game right now has become part of Hitman: World of Assassinations clubbed with the previous two Hitman titles.

Hitman 3 was released on 20 January 2021. | Credit: Io Interactive.

The huge popularity of this game is solely based on its badass character, Agent 47, and its intricate stealth gameplay. People liked the pure single-player experience. However, Io Interactive too followed a path, that most developers have delved in.

Hitman 3 Had to Follow the Live-Service Model Hitman 3‘s Season 1 was criticized. | Credit: Io Interactive.

Fortnite or Apex Legends may come to mind when you think of live service games. Perhaps you’re a huge Marvel Snap fan or have mixed feelings about EA Fc. Nowadays, live service games are commonplace, and most players spend hours playing Warzone,...

Hitman’s last trilogy, the World of Assassination series, provides what we consider some of the finest stealth-action gameplay that someone can get into, offering what is, without a doubt, one of the most intricate sandbox environments in all of gaming.

Agent 47 in Chongqing – Image Credit: Io Interactive.

That’s quite the hyperbole for one series, though, isn’t it? But you see, for our money, such a statement is well deserving of a franchise that has given birth to one of the greatest memes in gaming, a bug that even the developers could never forget even by the trilogy’s end.

The Homing Briefcase Was One of the Hitman Series’ Greatest Gifts to Mankind A sniper next in Mendoza – Image Credit: Io Interactive.

Before we get into the meat of things, let us refresh our memories and take a trip down memory lane. So, you might remember the “homing...

It’s hard to imagine a time when Ubisoft was actually the leading pioneer of innovation in gaming. But back in the day, they weren’t just churning out cookie-cutter open worlds—they were shaping entire genres with groundbreaking series like Splinter Cell, Prince of Persia, and the early Assassin’s Creed games.

The series that turned sneaking through shadows into an art form. | Image Credit: Ubisoft

These days, though, pure stealth games seem about as rare as a Ubisoft game that isn’t a flop at launch. While they continue to work on a remake of the original Splinter Cell (fingers crossed they remember what made it special), fans of the genre are left wondering if there’s any room left for games that prioritize patience over spectacle.

The irony isn’t lost on anyone—the company that once revolutionized stealth gaming now treats it as an optional afterthought. But...

The Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell video game series is a highly-popular series of stealth action-adventure video games that started with 2002’s Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell. The last game in the series, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist, was released in 2013 and the series has been stalled since then. Ubisoft was so eager to expand the franchise that even a movie was announced in 2012, starring Tom Hardy.

A movie based on Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell series was announced in 2012 (Image via Ubisoft)

Just like the seventh Splinter Cell game, even the Splinter Cell movie was delayed for many years. Fans got some updates throughout the 2010s about the movie, but it was clear that no progress was being made. Finally, it has been confirmed that the Splinter Cell movie is dead because they couldn’t get it right. This news is certainly disappointing but it might be a blessing in disguise.

Under Paris, a shark thriller from genre regular Xavier Gens, was released through the Netflix streaming service on June 5th (you can read our review Here) and turned out to have the best launch for a non-English language film on Netflix, drawing in more than 102.3 million views. So it’s no surprise to hear, via Variety, that a sequel is in development. Both Gens and star Bérénice Bejo, who received an Oscar nomination for her role in the 2011 silent film The Artist, are expected to return for Under Paris 2. Bejo has even been quoted as saying that the sequel would begin filming in September of next year, but Variety’s sources cautioned that the project is still in early stages and might not make it into production until 2026.

Under Paris was so successful, Gens was already being asked about a sequel just nine days after the movie was released. At that time,...