Microsoft has ended Project xCloud's iOS public preview today, August 5, and the limited way it tested the game streaming service on Apple devices, and the fact that it won't be available on those devices for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate users at launch, has put in question what the future holds for Project xCloud and iOS. As reported by The Verge, Microsoft's goal of having Project xCloud launch on iOS alongside Android has had some bumps in the road, mostly due to Microsoft having to "comply with App Store policies." These policies made it so those there could only be 10,000 testers trying out Project xCloud on iOS, and those accepted could only play Halo: The Master Chief Collection. This is in stark contrast to the public preview on Android that featured a wide variety of games to try for free. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/06/13/hands-on-with-microsofts-xcloud-streaming-service-and-halo-5-e3-2019"] In a statement to The Verge, Microsoft confirmed the news, and stated how their focus for the September 15 launch of Project xCloud for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will be providing the best experience possible on Android phones and tablets. “Our Project xCloud preview TestFlight period has ended on iOS and we are focused on delivering cloud gaming as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to Android customers beginning September 15,” says a Microsoft spokesperson in a statement to The Verge. “It’s our ambition to scale cloud gaming through Xbox Game Pass available on all devices.” Apple has very strict limits on "remote desktop clients," meaning that "apps are only allowed to connect to a user-owned host device or game console owned by the user. Both the host device and client must be connected on a local network, too." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=confirmed-xbox-series-x-games&captions=true"] There could be a potential workaround with in-app purchases, but this remote desktop client rule could be the big roadblock. While Microsoft hasn't confirmed that this policy is the specific problem with launching on iOS, it is important to note that both Google Stadia and NVIDIA GeForce Now also do not allow for game streaming on iPhones or iPads. Valve's Steam Link app, which is currently is on iOS, took almost a year to be approved by Apple. On the Google Play Store, Microsoft will not have in-app purchases, but it has partnered with Samsung to offer a special version of the Xbox Game Pass app that will "allow Xbox players to redeem tokens and make in-app purchases like buying skins or DLC items in the Xbox Store." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/07/23/halo-infinite-9-minutes-of-campaign-gameplay"] So, the future of Project xCloud and iOS devices is in question, but considering there are more than 1.4 billion active Apple devices in the world, finding a way to make this work would be a great benefit to so many. If you do have an Android device,your public preview will last until September 11 and Microsoft did reveal some of the 100 confirmed Xbox games that will officially launch with Project xCloud on September 15. Additionally, it also revealed mobile accessories that will help make your experience a great one. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Marvel Studios has reportedly chosen Nia DaCosta to direct Captain Marvel 2. DaCosta's next film is Candyman, Universal's return to the horror franchise, which is currently slated to open theatrically on October 16. "Although the studio met with several individuals, DaCosta seemed to have the edge for some time even as she and others met with Marvel chief Kevin Feige over the weekend," according to Deadline. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/candyman-official-trailer"] Brie Larson will reprise her role as the star-faring superhero Carol Danvers in Captain Marvel 2, which was scripted by WandaVision's Megan McDonnell. The original 2019 film, directed by Anne Bowden and Ryan Fleck, introduced audiences to the kid version of Monica Rambeau. In the Marvel Comics, Monica Rambeau adopted a number of superhero guises through the years, including that of Captain Marvel. Actress Teyonah Parris plays the adult Monica Rambeau in the Disney+ series WandaVision, and she's expected to also be a part of Captain Marvel 2. Parris also stars in DaCosta's Candyman. While Captain Marvel 2 is aiming for a July 8, 2022 release, it should be noted that Marvel's entire Phase 4 release slate has already been overhauled a few times due to production delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=marvel-phase-4-official-lineup&captions=true"]

On this week's episode of IGN's PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Max Scoville, and Lucy O'Brien to discuss the biggest PS4 and PS5 news around, even as we question whether we'll finally learn about the PS5 price and release date this month. Watch the new episode below! [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/05/will-ps5s-big-questions-be-answered-this-month-fall-guys-interview-beyond-episode-660"] Plus, the cast dives into what they're playing, the big PlayStation updates for Marvel's Avengers, and Jonathon interviews some of the team behind Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout, which is now available for PlayStation Plus subscribers! [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-playstation-exclusive-from-sonys-ps5-event&captions=true"]

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Podcast Beyond! is live every Wednesday. For more on PS5, check out the PS5 full specs list, why we're excited about PS5's 3D audio focus, and an analysis of what teraflops really mean for the PS5 and Xbox Series X. [poilib element="poll" parameters="id=5e30320c-7b56-4ab8-8333-469a99e933e9"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jonathon Dornbush is IGN's Senior News Editor, host of Podcast Beyond!, and PlayStation lead. Talk to him on Twitter @jmdornbush.

Even though he just made his debut in the pages of Dark Nights: Death Metal #2, it's safe to say the Robin King is one of the most demented and evil villains Batman has ever faced. This underage psychopath has a love of sadism that would make even Joker do a spit take. And now we know the secret origin behind this mysterious villain. Read on to learn who the Robin King is and why he's so twisted, but beware of spoilers for Dark Nights: Death Metal - Legends of the Dark Knights #1! [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-justice-league-face-the-ultimate-evil-in-dark-nights-death-metal&captions=true"] Among the several short stories included in Legends of the Dark Knights, a new story from writer Peter Tomasi and artist Riley Rossmo reveals the origin story of the Robin King. It turns out this Boy Wonder is actually a young Bruce Wayne from one of the many hellish worlds in the Dark Multiverse. This version of Bruce is shown to have been a remorseless sadist and killer almost from birth, torturing animals and even attacking poor Alfred at every opportunity. Like so many of his kind, this Bruce's life is changed when he and his parents are accosted by Joe Chill in a Gotham alleyway. But in this case, Bruce takes it upon himself to slit Chill's throat and reveal his true nature to his terrified parents. He then shoots them with Chill's gun, pretending to be an innocent victim when the police arrive. As Bruce sees it, why tolerate living parents when you can just inherit their fortune instead? [caption id="attachment_2389085" align="aligncenter" width="928"] Art by Riley Rossmo. (Image Credit: DC)[/caption] Only Jim Gordon suspects there's more to young Bruce's story than he's telling. But when Gordon pays a visit to stately Wayne Manor, he's promptly shot through the neck with a crossbow. Alfred is left to fend for his life against his murderous young ward. In the end, even Alfred falls when Bruce dons his Robin costume for the first time and bludgeons the butler to death. This issue also lends more insight into one of the big twists from Death Metal #2, which features the seemingly dead Batman Who Laughs being resurrected inside a new body with the power of Watchmen's Doctor Manhattan. We learn that body's previous owner was a Bruce Wayne who attempted to recreate Manhattan's powers after discovering his existence. The Batman Who Laughs played this experiment to his own advantage, tracking down and lobotomizing his fellow Dark Knight just as his powers began to manifest, but before his ability to see the future kicked in. The Batman Who Laughs used this spare body as a fail-safe for the day he knew would come - when Wonder Woman would rise up and kill him. Not only does he have the power to see across time and rearrange the particles of reality, the newly christened "Darkest Knight" can also draw from the memories and experiences of every one of his brethren. He's used those memories to shape himself into the ultimate Batman. [caption id="attachment_2389086" align="aligncenter" width="884"] Art by Tony Daniel. (Image Credit: DC)[/caption] The Darkest Knight believes the fundamental flaw with Batman is that he's a reactionary figure. Even as he helps his mistress Perpetua destroy and remake existence, the Darkest Knight wants to fashion himself into a bullet that spreads pain and misery across all worlds. All that remains before he achieves his full power is to fight former Flash Wally West, who's just been given a major upgrade of his own. In other words, it's no wonder The Batman Who Laughs and The Robin King have become such fast friends. They're both horrifying reflections of an iconic DC hero. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/07/25/dchome-day-two-official-panel-comic-con-2020"] For more on The Robin King, find out what Death Metal creators Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo had to say about the character at Comic-Con@Home. Then read up on Batman: Joker War and why this new crossover shows Joker finally trying to end his game with the Caped Crusader. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins is choosing to spend his post-Mixer career in a more flexible position after streaming on Twitch earlier today. Coupled with his recent debut on YouTube and it seems Blevins isn’t choosing to exclusively stream on one service over another. This marks the first time Blevins has streamed on Twitch since leaving Mixer, which shut down last month. Blevins signed an exclusive streaming deal with Microsoft’s Mixer almost a year ago, but the service has since been shuttered and absorbed by Facebook.

Super early stream planned within 14 hours was a super success on twitch with @DrLupo I really missed this.

Also! JUST HIT AFFILIATE! pic.twitter.com/Nm5xZ98pBM — Ninja (@Ninja) August 5, 2020

After streaming, Blevins shared that he hit Affiliate status on Twitch, a tongue-in-cheek joke considering his popularity. Twitch's official Twitter account responded that it was nice to see him around. Blevins was freed from his Mixer contract, rumored to be worth millions, and has since been found streaming on other services like YouTube. Blevins did not sign an exclusivity contract with YouTube, and it’s unclear if Blevins is interested in signing one with Twitch either. Video game streaming services such as Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook are locking popular streamers to their services. Rapper Logic recently retired from music to stream exclusively with Twitch, and PewDiePie signed an exclusive streaming deal with YouTube. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=ninja-career-highlights&captions=true"] These exclusive contracts have become a new battleground for competing streaming services looking to get an edge in an increasingly popular entertainment medium. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN.

NBA star Donovan Mitchell has teamed up with Adidas to release a new sneaker inspired by everyone's favorite wallcrawling superhero, Spider-Man. This Spider-Man-inspired sneaker is the second release in Mitchell's footwear line D.O.N. (which stands for "Determination Over Negativity"). Dubbed "Marvel x Adidas: D.O.N Issue #2 - Spidey-Sense," the shoe features a very striking blend of Glory Mint, Signal Green and Solar Red color tones, along with various bits of Spider-Man imagery and comic book sound effects scattered throughout. In true Radioactive Spider-Man fashion, it even glows in the dark. You can get a closer look at the Spidey-Sense footwear in the slideshow gallery below: [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=nba-star-donovan-mitchell-created-his-own-spider-man-sneakers&captions=true"] In case you're more concerned with function than form, here's how Adidas describes the sneaker:

The D.O.N. Issue #2 collection features a BOUNCE midsole that arms Mitchell with enhanced comfort and stability for explosive on-court movements. The sneaker complements his style of play when it comes to his illusive speed and power, equipped with great traction. New to the model is a higher heel counter calling attention to the guard’s spider-inspired logo. The upper features an engineered soft and breathable mesh that provides improved lateral support through a webbed lacing system.

“I’m not just a basketball player,” said Mitchell in a press release. “I want kids to have my shoes not only because they are fans but because there’s a purpose behind them... I will continue to speak on what I feel is right and what needs to change... I don’t just speak for Donovan Mitchell, I speak for Black people and minorities knowing change is not necessarily happening next year or the one after that, but it does start with the future and that is where kids are.” The Spidey-Sense sneaker is priced at $100 and will be available on Adidas.com and select other retailers beginning on August 28. Adidas teases more new designs to come in the latter half of 2020. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/05/avengers-spider-man-exclusivity-is-good-for-playstation-bad-for-players-opinion"] In other Spider-Man news, we just learned he'll be a playable DLC character in Marvel's Avengers... but only on the PS4 version. Unsurprisingly, some gamers are less than thrilled with this news. Fortunately, Spider-Man is the only playable character who will be locked to a specific system. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

At the Television Critics Association summer press tour, HBO Max revealed an epic new trailer for its upcoming sci-fi series, Raised by Wolves. Premiering on HBO Max on Thursday, September 3, Raised by Wolves "centers on two androids tasked with raising human children on a mysterious virgin planet. As the burgeoning colony of humans threatens to be torn apart by religious differences, the androids learn that controlling the beliefs of humans is a treacherous and difficult task." For a first look at the upcoming show, check out the thrilling trailer in the video below or at the top of the page: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/05/raised-by-wolves-official-trailer-2020-travis-fimmel-amanda-collin"] Raised by Wolves comes from acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott (Alien, The Martian) who will serve as an executive producer and director of the first two episodes. The HBO Max series marks Scott's US television directorial debut. Working alongside Scott on this ambitious project is the series creator and showrunner Aaron Guzikowski (writer of Prisoners). The cast includes Amanda Collin (A Conspiracy of Faith), Abubakar Salim (Fortitude), Winta McGrath (Aloft), Niamh Algar (The Virtues), Jordan Loughran (The Infiltrator), Matias Varela (Narcos), Felix Jamieson (Game of Thrones), Ethan Hazzard (The Long Song), Aasiya Shah (Call the Midwife) Ivy Wong (Star Wars: Rogue One) and Travis Fimmel (Vikings). HBO Max also revealed an atmospheric new poster showcasing Amanda Collin's android, Mother, holding a baby in the palm of her hand, which you can see in the image below: [caption id="attachment_2389044" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Photo courtesy of HBO Max[/caption] Let us know what you thought of the Raised by Wolves trailer in the comments. The series debuts on HBO Max on September 3. [poilib element="accentDivider"] David Griffin still watches DuckTales in his pajamas with a cereal bowl in hand. He's also the TV Editor for IGN. Say hi on Twitter.

Director James Gunn has revealed the very classic DC Comics-accurate logo for his upcoming movie The Suicide Squad. In a social media post, James Gunn revealed the logos for The Suicide Squad that he says were sent to him as a birthday present from the filmmaking team. Gunn's tweet included four logos for the film in different languages.

#TheSuicideSquad team just got me these amazing new official title treatments for my birthday. And the cast and I have so much more to show you guys on Aug 22 at https://t.co/ioRsge6g7f. See you there! #DC #DCFanDome @SuicideSquadWB pic.twitter.com/OwGc7nnkG2

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) August 5, 2020

Eagle-eyed aficionados of old school DC Comics will recognize the bullet-riddled logo as being a direct homage to the Suicide Squad comics of the 1980s, which Gunn is drawing inspiration from for his movie. Check it out: The gunshot logo should also be familiar to fans of The A-Team, the 1980s mercs on the run TV series. As Gunn promised, The Suicide Squad will be among the many upcoming DC movies set to present fans with first look footage and imagery at DC FanDome, Warner Bros.' virtual convention being held August 24. For more on The Suicide Squad, read up on why the film's title wasn't originally meant to be The Suicide Squad and why The Suicide Squad won't be delayed like so many other productions affected by the pandemic. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-actor-and-character-confirmed-for-dcs-the-suicide-squad&captions=true"]

The Wizarding World is changing streaming homes for the time being. Peacock, NBC Universal's recently launched streaming service, announced Wednesday that all eight Harry Potter films will soon be available to stream in windows. The Potter films had been a cornerstone of HBO Max's library when that Warner Bros. streaming service launched in May. But starting in October and lasting into 2021, Peacock will make all eight Potter films available to their customers: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007), Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 (2010) and Part 2 (2011). [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/11/24/best-25-harry-potter-characters] “The Harry Potter franchise is beloved by people of all ages and represents the caliber of quality entertainment customers can expect to find on Peacock,” said Frances Manfredi, President, Content Acquisition and Strategy, Peacock. “We’ve built a world-class collection of iconic movies and shows, and we will continue to expand the film library with treasured titles from NBCUniversal and beyond that will surprise and delight Peacock customers time and time again.” Peacock is also adding many other notable titles to their library over the next six months, including other Warner Bros. titles such as Batman Begins and Beetlejuice. While no reason for the Warners titles was given in Peacock's official announcement, it should be noted that Universal and Warner Bros. have worked together before specifically on the theme park front where Universal Studios plays home to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Meanwhile, HBO Max has notably circulated some of their most popular titles in and out of their streaming library for various reasons, whether they're DC comic book movies or a controversial classic like Gone With the Wind. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=hidden-gems-to-watch-on-peacock&captions=true"] Other titles coming to Peacock over the next six months include: Alex Cross; The Big Lebowski; Brokeback Mountain; The Conjuring; Dolphin Tale; E.T.; Moonrise Kingdom;Snakes on a Plane; Something New; Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins; Won’t You Be My Neighbor; Evan Almighty; Little Fockers; Big Fat Liar; 3:10 To Yuma; The Break-Up; Catwoman; Dawn of the Dead; Love Happens; National Lampoon’s Vacation; Trolls World Tour; Wanted; You Should Have Left; Spirit; Apocalypto; A Beautiful Mind; The Blues Brothers; The Express; Fast & Furious; The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift; Get Him To The Greek; The Great Outdoors; Hellboy II: The Golden Army; Kicking & Screaming; King Kong; Mama; Shrek; Terminator Salvation; The Wedding Date; You, Me and Dupree; The Tale of Despereaux; Any Given Sunday; The Bourne Identity; The Bourne Supremacy; The Bourne Ultimatum; Children of Men; Field of Dreams; Knocked Up; Last Holiday; The Last Witch Hunter;Parenthood; Police Academy; Scent of a Woman; Scorpion King; Wanted; What Women Want; The Kids Are All Right; Batman Begins; Beetlejuice; Changeling; The Dark Knight; Hulk; Jet Li’s Fearless; The Mummy; and Sleepy Hollow. [poilib element="poll" parameters="id=665823f6-559d-476f-9e55-4387a5d9cb87"] [poilib element="accentDivider"]