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First official Warcraft movie images unveiled

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The long awaited Warcraft movie may not be coming out for another year but that doesn’t mean we can’t get a teeny tiny snippet of it. Specifically, the first official image that features the iconic leader of the orcs, Orgrim Doomhammer (son of Gerald and Mary Doomhammer, I’m guessing).

The film based on the infamous videogame series was originally slated to release this year, but Universal chose to push the film back to next summer due to the lengthy post-production schedule. It’s believed that the main reason for the delay is the no doubt massive task of creating and implementing the CGI-heavy effects to help make the film resemble the games as much as possible. Whether they’ve succeeded or not depends on you.

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Doomhammer is played by Robert Kazinsky, who has appeared in True Blood and Pacific Rim. In an interview with Wired Magazine, director Duncan Jones said “We were looking for someone who would be able to perform the gruffness, the humour, and the toughness of this character.” Kazinksy’s performance was a combination of mo-cap and CGI provided by ILM (a studio whose work dates back to 1977 with the original Star Wars); think of how Mark Ruffalo did his role as the Hulk in the two Avengers movies.

The film will also star Ben Foster, Paula Patton, Toby Kebbell, Dominic Cooper, Daniel Wu and Clancy Brown, and will portray the origin story of the first encounters between the humans and orcs, as well as feature other recognisable characters like Durotan and Lothar.

Duncan Jones is probably most well-known for being the writer and director of multi-award winning sci-fi film Moon, so he clearly has talent. He’s also the son of David Bowie (not making this up).

One of the main reasons why most videogame films tend to fail is because of how little they resemble their source material but these images prove that Warcraft is in good hands. The film is currently scheduled to open in the US on June 10th 2016.

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Joker’s Free Suicide Squad DLC on PS5

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There hasn’t been much buzz surrounding Suicide Squad since its release in February. Warner Bros. was let down by the game’s underwhelming sales, but they remained committed to turning their live service vision into a reality. An exciting new DLC update has been released, introducing The Crown Prince of Crime to the game.

As the game’s first live season begins, players will have the chance to take on Green Lantern and, in the end, unlock The Joker as a playable character. Which Joker are you referring to? This is quite intricate. Furthermore, players can look forward to the inclusion of a Battle Pass, a variety of new shop items available for purchase, exciting Incursions and Strongholds to partake in, as well as an expanded selection of Infamy Sets and Notorious Gear to amass.

What are your thoughts on this? Does the allure of The Joker entice you to return to Suicide Squad, or have you remained a loyal fan all along? We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

 

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Documentary Explores the Making of the Highly Praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5

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Square Enix has launched a captivating documentary series that explores the intricate process behind the creation of the highly praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In the first episode, titled “Shaping the World,” the developer delves into the process of reimagining the expansive PS1 map of the original game into a vast sandbox for the PS5. The film includes personal stories shared by directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other important members of the team.

This reimagining of the all-time PlayStation classic was truly enjoyable. In our review, we praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for its ability to enhance the already impressive combat system of Remake. The game truly shines in its portrayal of an iconic RPG setting. If you have a deep appreciation for the original PS1 game and found enjoyment in Remake, then Rebirth’s character-focused adventure will surely captivate you from start to finish.

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Gran Turismo 7 for the PS5 and PS4 shows continuous improvement

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While Sony may not classify Gran Turismo 7 as a live-service game, the team at Polyphony Digital certainly approaches it with a similar mindset. The game continues to impress with every new update, and although v1.44 may be smaller compared to previous versions, it still manages to enhance the already extensive content of this simulation racer.

The update, now available worldwide, introduces three new cars: the Audi R8 Coupé V10 Plus ’16, the Lamborghini Urus ’18, and the Toyota GT-One (TS020) ’99. Furthermore, it introduces three fresh events to World Circuits, an extra menu to conquer in the GT Café single-player campaign, and a collection of livery stickers inspired by the upcoming Highspeed Étoile anime, set to debut next week in Japan.

If you’re not already acquainted with Highspeed Étoile, you can watch a trailer right here. “Sony has announced that a collection of 26 stickers, consisting of 8 title logos and 18 main character stickers, will be made available for a limited time,” stated Sony on the PS Blog. In addition, Fukushima will be included as a backdrop in the title’s beloved photography mode.

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