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The Failure of the DC Extended Universe

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For years geeks have loved seeing their favorite comic book superheroes on the big screen. Batman has consistently done well. With the success of the Dark Knight trilogy and even Man of Steel, fans of DC began thinking that maybe they could have an extended universe as good or perhaps better than the MCU. Unfortunately, this seems not to be the case. The DC extended universe has consistently done poorly with the exception of Wonder Woman and Man of Steel.

Most don’t claim the movies as truly terrible, each one lacked some a special element and consistency throughout. In fact, so far only Wonder Woman seems to have the pizazz that the others are consistently missing. Although DC chose a different style than Marvel for their cinematic universe, that’s not the reason for the poor performance of DC movies. So why? Why do DC moves perform so poorly besides a few exceptions?

The short answer is greed and apathy. DC is owned by Warner Brothers, and Warner Brother execs seem to simply push for more movies regardless of quality. DC should build something slowly that fans will love and have everything connected and make sense like in the MCU. Instead, DC has a disjointed universe where the actors are changed on a regular basis and the stories aren’t very well fleshed out. TO make matters worse the producers don’t seem to understand the comic fans at all.  They simply look at the success of the MCU and think that its because they’re comics. So they try to cobble something together and hope that it does well rather than taking the time and planning the universe out so that everything makes sense.

DC is slowing turning fans away from their movies by simple apathy and laziness. One can only hope that They realize what needs to be done, then wipe the slate clean and restart their whole universe. And this time take the time to make sure that their casting and plan is perfect.

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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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