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The Direct • 4th November 2023

Spider-Man 2 PS5 Writer Confirms What We All Suspected About the Ending

The writers of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 have finally confirmed the true meaning behind its emotional ending. The hit sequel to PlayStation's iconic Spider-Man game from Insomniac Games is the main topic of conversation among gamers after showcasing an incredible story filled with dark twists and turns. In a nutshell, PS5's Spider-Man 2 featured the returns of Peter Parker and Miles Morales as they come face to face with two notorious Marvel villains: Kraven the Hunter and Venom. What Is the Mean

The Direct • 19th September 2023

Spider-Man 2 PS5 Reviews: Critics Share Strong Reactions to First Gameplay

The first reactions to Marvel and Insomniac's Spider-Man 2 demos are positive, building more hype for its upcoming October release on the PlayStation 5. At this year's San Diego Comic-Con, PlayStation officially revealed the first look at the game's stunning new gameplay alongside confirming some of the new and returning Marvel characters from its stacked ensemble. What Are Critics' Reactions to Spider-Man 2 Previews? The first wave of reactions from critics to Marvel's Spider-Man 2 emerged o

The Direct • 27th August 2023

The Last of Us Season 2 - 5 Controversial Scenes to Expect from the Game

The Last of Us Season 2 is expected to showcase these controversial scenes from The Last of Us Part II. After the hit HBO show's debut in 2022, the anticipation surrounding The Last of Us' sophomore run is high, especially after Season 1 so faithfully adapted the events of the first game. In January 2023, The Last of Us showrunner Neil Druckmann confirmed that they have "no plans to tell any stories beyond adapting the game," strongly indicating that Season 2 will closely adapt the game's seco

The Direct • 30th June 2023

The Last of Us Season 2 Cast: Every Actor Expected to Appear

The Last of Us Season 2 is set to return with franchise mainstays and more characters from Naughty Dog's hit video game. The Last of Us had a stellar first season that was highlighted by game-accurate moments and capped off by a controversial finale. While Season 2 is confirmed to be based on the thrilling events of The Last of Us Part II, showrunner Craig Mazin revealed that it "won’t be exactly like the game," noting that "sometimes it will be different radically, and sometimes it will be fa

The Direct • 27th June 2023

The Last of Us Showrunner Defends Joel's Most Controversial Scene

The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin opened up about Joel's decision in the Season 1 finale. In the show's highly-discussed Season 1 finale, Pedro Pascal's Joel learned that the doctors would need to perform an operation on Ellie in order to make the cure for mankind, but it would result in her death. As a result, Joel went on a violent killing spree to save his surrogate daughter from the Fireflies before hiding the truth from her in the end. The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey, who plays Elli

The Direct • 27th June 2023

Ubisoft's Avatar Game Receives Exciting Movie Crossover Update

Ubisoft's Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora's crossover future with the movies received an exciting update from its creative director. The upcoming open-world game set in Pandora is expected to further expand the Avatar franchise. However, some are confused if whether or not this video game is canon to the world that filmmaker James Cameron created for the big screen. During this month's Ubisoft Forward event, Cameron, via Screen Rant, confirmed that Frontiers of Pandora is canon, noting that it wi

The Direct • 25th June 2023

Spider-Man 2: PlayStation Reveals 6 New Suits for Miles Morales

PlayStation's Spider-Man 2 unveiled new suits for Miles Morales ahead of the video game's release this October. The anticipation surrounding Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has been sky-high ever since Insomniac Games released a game-changing gameplay trailer that featured first looks at the Symbiote suit, Kraven, and Lizard. Pre-orders are already ongoing for the said game, with a good chunk of bonuses available for early purchasers. Moreover, the game's digital deluxe and collector's editions highligh

The Direct • 23rd June 2023

The Last of Us Season 2 Writer Addresses If Joel Will Die

The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin opened up about Joel's fate in Season 2. The Last of Us Part II surprised everyone when Joel was killed by Abby during the opening minutes of the game. As a result, this led to speculation if Pedro Pascal's Joel will meet the same fate, especially after a game-accurate Season 1. In April 2023, Pascal addressed if Joel will die in the show's sophomore season, coyly remarking that if it were to happen, "[he doesn't] know that [he's] emotionally ready for it.

The Direct • 10th June 2023

New Spider-Man 2 PS5 Trailer Spoils Venom's Big Weakness (Theory)

Marvel's Spider-Man 2's gameplay trailer may have teased how Venom will be defeated in the game. The symbiote was first shown off during the post-credits scene of Marvel's Spider-Man. At the end of the first game, Harry Osborn was seen inside a tank that is infused with the symbiote, with Norman promising a cure to his son. PlayStation's Spider-Man 2 is set to show the aftermath of that sequence and the gameplay trailer revealed that Peter Parker has already been affected by the symbiote. Dur

The Direct • 7th June 2023

Spider-Man 2: PlayStation Announces 5 New Powers for Miles Morales

PlayStation and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is set to push Miles Morales' new powers and abilities into the forefront. Insomniac Games' upcoming Spider-Man game will feature Miles and Peter Parker in a new adventure, with the pair poised to clash against Kraven the Hunter. Spider-Man 2's first gameplay trailer showcased a glimpse of its story, hard-hitting action, and new and returning villains from the first game. Web wings can be deployed by Peter Parker or Miles Morales in the game as one of Spi

The Direct • 21st April 2023

The Last of Us Star Bella Ramsey Abruptly Leaves Twitter

After Twitter removed blue checkmarks from legacy verified users, The Last of Us actress Bella Ramsey announced an unsurprising decision. Ramsey had a memorable stint as Ellie in The Last of Us Season 1 on HBO, with the actress using Twitter as a means of promoting the show every week. From sharing behind-the-scenes images to hyping up the weekly episodes, Ramsey was clearly having fun on the app. However, all good things must come to an end. In a tweet, Game of Thrones and The Last of Us sta

The Direct • 19th April 2023

The Last of Us Season 3 Gets Surprising Development Update from Producer

While fans are highly anticipating the release of The Last of Us Season 2, a surprising update from its producer about Season 3 has emerged. The Last of Us had a stellar first-season run on HBO. The show was filled with game-accurate moments and incredible performances from its lead stars, Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. As a result, Season 2 is on the horizon. However, given the expansive story of Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Part II, original Tommy voice actor Jeffrey Pierce pointed out that

The Direct • 4th April 2023

Super Mario Bros. Movie Off to Disappointing Start on Rotten Tomatoes

As The Super Mario Bros. Movie prepares for its premiere, the first wave of critic scores on Rotten Tomatoes might be a tad disappointing for some fans. On top of the movie's interesting premise,The Super Mario Bros. Movie also boasts an all-star cast headlined by Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black. Marketing for the movie has ramped up in the past weeks, with Illumination unveiling a new trailer and a collection of posters to boost anticipation for its release. While the first revi

The Direct • 27th March 2023

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Open-World Game Gets New Promotional Poster

Pre-orders of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora could begin soon as marketing appeared to be kicking off due to newly-leaked promotional material online. After the success of Avatar: The Way of Water at the box office, James Cameron's otherworldly franchise is looking to make history in the video game landscape by introducing Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Little is known about Ubisoft's upcoming game, but it was confirmed that it is a first-person open-world game that will explore the secrets of Pa

The Direct • 22nd March 2023

Spider-Man 2 PS5 Merch Confirms Multiverse Plot in Game (Update)

While Insomniac Games and PlayStation's Spider-Man 2 is expected to continue the story of the first game and Spider-Man: Miles Morales, a new description of official merchandise may have teased the PS5 game's connection to the Multiverse. After the successful release of Marvel's Spider-Man, the anticipation is sky-high for its sequel. Marketing has yet to ramp up, but its first trailer teased some story details, such as the inclusion of Kraven the Hunter and Venom. Ahead of its potential relea

The Direct • 17th March 2023

The Last of Us Season 2's Time Jump Plan Addressed by Showrunner

HBO's The Last of Us showrunner and director Craig Mazin explained why Season 2's time jump will be "important" in telling the evolution of Joel and Ellie's relationship. The Last of Us Season 2 has been making headlines even within the duration of the show's successful first run on HBO. Troy Baker, who portrayed Joel in the video game, teased the sophomore run's controversial plot points, expressing his hope of seeing a similar reaction from fans when the events of The Last of Us Part II get

The Direct • 8th March 2023

The Last of Us: HBO Reveals First Photos from Season Finale

HBO is hyping up the highly-anticipated season finale of The Last of Us by releasing new photos. The upcoming Season 1 finale of The Last of Us has been a subject of discussion among fans, especially after a plethora of gut-wrenching moments from recent episodes of the series. Bella Ramsey, who plays Ellie in the series, recently teased that the finale will be controversial, saying that it will "massively divide" fans. Although the finale has a surprisingly short runtime, the trailer already

The Direct • 6th March 2023

The Last of Us: HBO Reveals New Look at Ashley Johnson's Special Character

HBO's The Last of Us finale trailer featured a new look at Ashley Johnson's special character in the series. The Last of Us has received widespread acclaim every week due to its game-accurate scenes. Moreover, it also garnered high praise because it brought back voice actors from the game into live-action. Episode 3 showcased the arrival of Jeffrey Pierce, Tommy's voice actor, as Kansas City revolutionary Perry. Meanwhile, Episode 8 saw the debut of Troy Baker, Joel's voice actor, as "buddy b

The Direct • 2nd March 2023

The Last of Us Season Finale Will Be Controversial, Reveals Star

As HBO's The Last of Us rapidly approaches its finale, a new tease from one of its lead stars indicated that it will be controversial. The highly-talked-about HBO series has received widespread acclaim weekly due to strong performances from its lead stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, an incredible story, and game-accurate moments. As a result, the show's success led to an early Season 2 renewal. So far, Season 1 has been a faithful adaptation of the game, leaving many to realize that it will

The Direct • 2nd February 2023

HBO Just Edited The Last of Us Trailer, And Now It’s Worse

Amid the impressive run of The Last of Us, HBO made a surprising move by removing an iconic song in its official trailer that fans loved from the game. HBO's The Last of Us has received widespread acclaim among fans of the franchise because the show has plenty of Easter eggs and accurately portrays scenes from the video game. Before it premiered, its two trailers even used songs straight from the game, with the first one utilizing Hank Williams' "Alone and Forsaken" (from Part 1) while the lon