Telltale Confirms No Reveals at Game Awards, So Don’t Expect The Wolf Among Us 2
Bad news for fans of The Wolf Among Us. Telltale Games has confirmed it will not be showing any new look at the sequel to its cult hit adaptation of the Fable series at 2020’s Game Awards.
Telltale posted a message on Twitter to let fans know the company plans on taking more time on the series, saying they are developing the entire season at once.
“We know you’re excited to hear more about TWUA2 [sic],” Telltale wrote. “And we look forward to telling you more when the time is right. What we can say is that we are developing the entire season at once and there is more to do before we’re ready to share what’s next for the Fabletown gang. It’s just not time yet.
Telltale also reiterated that the rights to some of the properties they previously developed games for have reverted back to their original owners, and “their fate is not currently in our hands.”
“For now, think of us as fans -- just like you!” Telltale’s statement continued. “We are a team dedicated to the Telltale legacy for narrative games, here to celebrate the classics with an eye on what’s to come. And trust us, when the time is right, we’re going to have a LOT to talk about.”
[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-wolf-among-us-2-reveal-screens&captions=true"]The Wolf Among Us 2 has had something of a tumultuous development history, to put it lightly. The sequel series has actually been announced at the Game Awards twice now -- once in 2017, which was then followed by Telltale Games being shut down in 2018 due to longrunning management issues, crunch, and creative meddling. That was then followed by Telltale Games being purchased by Malibu-based LCG Entertainment and revived as a new brand, although no creative leads or game designers from the original team have returned.
The Wolf Among Us 2 was then finally announced again at the 2019 Game Awards for consoles and an Epic Games Store PC exclusive.
Sad news for fans of gritty detective noir starring talking pigs, but the 2020 Game Awards are sure to feature some high-profile game reveals. Here’s how to watch the Game Awards today. Famous stars like Keanu Reeves, Brie Larson, Tom Holland, and others are scheduled to appear. We also know that a new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fighter reveal is coming, plus a first look at Call of Duty: Black Ops Warzone season one, and a look at the next Dragon Age, and more. Click the link above for more info. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer/mundy for IGN.Rachel McAdams Is Returning for Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness
Netflix Seemingly Working on Sonic the Hedgehog Animated Series for 2022
It may well be that the announcement was meant to be made at The Game Awards later today (which you can watch live on IGN), and was removed after going live early. We've contacted Netflix for comment.
Aside from Sonic creator Sega, the other companies mentioned in the tweet are children's TV media company Wild Brain (Teletubbies, Carmen Sandiego) and Man of Action Entertainment, creator of Ben 10 and Big Hero 6.
It's not clear if this series would connect to the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, which will receive a sequel on April 8, 2022. We awarded the first film a 7/10 review, saying, "Sonic's first foray into live-action is a fast-paced joyride that’ll ring in entertainment for both fans and children."
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Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.Batman in Future State: DC Reveals the Identity of the New Dark Knight
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Tim's journey as Batman will be chronicled by 12 Years a Slave screenwriter John Ridley and Doom Patrol artist Nick Derington. While it's unclear what, if any, lasting role this future Batman will have in DC's publishing lineup after Future State ends, DC revealed Ridley will also collaborate with Thor artist Olivier Coipel on another Next Batman tale in the Batman: Black & White anthology series. That story (slated for release on February 23, 2021) will introduce Tim's superhero sidekick, implying DC does have long-term plans for the character.
While not as well-known as his father and brother, Tim is a character with a long history in the Batman franchise. He first appeared in 1979's Batman #313. More recently, Tim resurfaced in Batman #101, returning to Gotham City in the aftermath of the Joker War crossover to help his father deal with the challenges of inheriting Wayne Enterprises and the Wayne family fortune. Though Future State: The Next Batman is set ten years into the future of the DC Universe, it seems the flagship Batman comic is laying the groundwork for Tim to one day become Batman.
In addition to Ridley and Derington's lead story, Future State: The Next Batman will feature several recurring stories focused on other members of the Batman family fighting to liberate Gotham from the villain known as The Magistrate. Those other stories include Arkham Knights (by Paul Jenkins and Jack Herbert), Outsiders by Brandon Thomas and Sumit Kumar, Batgirls by Vita Ayala and Aneke and Gotham City Sirens by Paula Sevenbergen and Emanuela Lupacchino. While Bruce Wayne is believed by most to be dead in this futuristic setting, DC has confirmed the classic Batman will be the focal point of Future State: Dark Detective.
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Future State will run throughout January and February, as most of DC's monthly comics are temporarily replaced by a new lineup of books exploring the state of the DCU ten years in the future and beyond. While Clark Kent, Diana of Themiscyra and Bruce Wayne are still active in 2030, Future State will reveal what happens when their superhero mantles are taken up by younger heroes like Clark's son Jon, Brazilian Amazon Yara Flor and - as we've just learned, Tim Fox.
After Future State wraps up in February, DC will launch a number of new comics in March 2021, including a new monthly books for Swamp Thing and Harley Quinn. Many creators involved with Future State will remain on board the books in March, suggesting that these newer characters still have a role to play despite the DC timeline reverting to the present.
We're also already seeing signs Future State is inspiring future DC adaptations. Yara Flor will be the star of a new Wonder Girl series on The CW. With Luke Fox playing a major role in Batwoman, we wouldn't be surprised to see his brother appear in a future season.
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New Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighter to Be Revealed at the Game Awards 2020
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate added Steve from Minecraft to the fight in October earlier this year, who came with a rather unfortunate NSFW victory pose. Outside of the game, amiibo for Persona's Joker and Dragon Quest 11's Hero fighters were released in October, too. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/14/super-smash-bros-ultimate-12-minutes-of-minecraft-steve-gameplay"] For more on what to expect at The Game Awards 2020, check out the nominations, the news of 12-15 new reveals, and that Ghost of Tsushima has won the Player's Voice award. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.A new #SmashBrosUltimate fighter will be revealed at #TheGameAwards tonight. pic.twitter.com/f7bFkHVZFD
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Cyberpunk 2077’s Streaming Mode Still Plays a Copyrighted Song
CD Projekt Red advises that players streaming the game turn off the game’s sound while playing through these sections, at least until they have fixed the problem. This will certainly prove an inconvenience for early streamers, provided of course they have even seen this warning. Prominent streaming platform Twitch has recently clamped down on copyrighted material, issuing strict DMCA takedowns in a manner it admits has been handled poorly. DMCA - Digital Millennium Copyright Act - enforces that videos containing copyrighted material such as songs must be taken down, and Twitch users have had accounts banned in the past for repeated infringements. According to Twitch itself, the issue is generally streamers playing music over games rather than the music in games themselves, but the increase in DMCA pressures has clearly made CDPR cautious, hence the included “Disable Copyrighted Music” option. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/12/10/cyberpunk-2077-review-with-new-gameplay"] For more on Cyberpunk, be sure to take a look at our massive Cyberpunk 2077 guide which will help you find your feet in Night City, as well as the news that the PS4 and Xbox One versions are experiencing issues, and that the game sold 8 million copies before it even released. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.We just noticed there's a song in the game which might put a DMCA strike on your channel even when playing with “Disable Copyrighted Music” option on. While we work on fixing it, please make sure to turn the sound off during the first two Braindance sequences. Apologies! pic.twitter.com/yfP6Tbdta0
— Cyberpunk 2077 (@CyberpunkGame) December 9, 2020
