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Mega Man Movie Announced By Fox

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Mega Man is the latest in the world’s most beloved video game series to be getting a movie adaptation, according to the Tracking Board. 20th Century Fox and Chernin Entertainment announced they will bring the fan favorite series to the big screen. There hasn’t even been a title given to the movie yet, but many are already pessimistic about the thought of yet another attempt to bring video game franchises to the movie world.

The good news is that David Ready and Michael Finfer of Chernin Entertainment will be overseeing the movie’s creation and Peter Chernin will be the producer. Those are the guys behind the recent Planet Of The Apes films and together they have a solid biography of successful science-fiction and action movies. Chernin Entertainment has also worked on TV shows like Terra Nova and New Girl. On the Fox side of things, Mike Ireland and Ryan Horrigan will oversee the film.

Mega man is known as one of the most popular video game franchises in the world. The first game was released in Japan under the title Rock Man back in 1987 for the Nintendo Entertainment System and was Capcom’s first attempt at making a game specifically for home consoles rather than for arcades. The story revolves around Dr Light and the android lab-assistant he built, Rock, fighting the evil Dr Wily and his evil androids. Dr Light reconfigured his lab assistant into a battle droid and renamed him Mega Man.

Many are understandably pessimistic about the idea of a Mega Man movie adaptation. Ever since Super Mario Bros got a film adaptation in 1993, movie-goers have been swamped with bad video game films. Most recently we saw the movie adaptation of the Hitman series, Hitman: Agent 47, completely slammed by critics and fans alike. That movie is now sitting at 7% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes and is not an exception to the rule. Video game movies are pretty much universally bad. It’ll be interesting to see if Mega Man can finally break that pattern.

Rhiannon likes video games and she likes writing, so she decided to combine them. As well as writing about video games, she also belts out the occasional science fiction or fantasy story, edits videos, and eats strawberry oreos. In that order.

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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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TopSpin 2K25 appears to be a standout title in the recent PS5 and PS4 gameplay showcase

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This author has consistently praised the realistic portrayal of tennis in TopSpin 4. After more than a decade, we are thrilled to witness the release of TopSpin 2K25, which expands upon the success of its renowned predecessor. This gameplay video provides a comprehensive overview of the features discussed in our recent preview while also incorporating relevant footage to enhance understanding.

The series’ swing system sets it apart from arcade-style games like Virtua Tennis, as it requires players to charge up their shots in a different way. In order to succeed, timing is crucial, and fortunately, a new meter above your player will assist you in achieving that. Surfaces have their own distinct characteristics, such as clay, where you’ll experience a noticeable amount of sliding.

The game ensures that every player has a distinct set of animations, adding a touch of individuality to each competitor. The courts, found in all Grand Slams, possess a remarkable amount of individuality and charm. It is mentioned in the video that with each in-game season, players can expect a plethora of additional content, such as animation packs. This indicates that there will be plenty to anticipate even after the game’s initial release.

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