It’s a topic that’s well overdue for a genuine conclusion. As the title of the upcoming Dragon Ball film is Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, we thought it was an appropriate time to put an important, decades-long and still ongoing debate to bed. Could Dragon Ball’s Goku beat DC Comics’ Superman?

Now that both characters appear in Fortnite, we gave Goku’s English voice actor, Sean Schemmel a platform to, once and for all, publicly settle the argument:

“Yes is the short answer,” said Schemmel. “The long answer is yes: Goku is a god. There's two scenarios where this would occur: if Earth is not in trouble, Goku would ask Superman to get close to the sun and get [as] charged up as possible, and then he'd fight him. But if Earth was in danger, he would fight him as long as he could but then, probably, if he wasn't having any success, he would probably just Instant Transmission Superman to a planet without a yellow sun – and then he would lose all his powers and Goku would win.”

Continuing, Sean adds “That's the short version. I can talk to you about how I read a scientific article about how Superman's only vulnerable to magic and kryptonite and that Goku's energy that comes out of his hands is technically plasma and Superman would be unaffected by plasma energy, which is probably true. So again, there's a much longer answer."

So even Goku himself, while positive about his chances, still accounts for the possibility of failure. We’ll likely never get a definitive answer within a piece of official work, but it's nice to know Schemmel's had some deep thoughts about it.

Goku vs. Superman has been a fan culture debate for decades at this point – likely because the pair seem so evenly matched in their abilities. They both possess the physical strength of gods, the ability to fly in mid-air and keep coming back from the dead. Despite both of their abilities making them capable of ruling the earth, they keep their identities hidden and almost always keep a positive attitude despite the intensity of the threat ahead of them.

Why does the debate still rage on? With both characters acting as their respective universes' greatest depiction of power, they’re so evenly matched that it’s tough to tell which would come out on top in any battle between the two – but Schemmel seemingly seems to have chosen his victor with a measure of logic, not just sentimental attachment.

The new Dragon Ball movie, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, sadly doesn't include a Superman battle but our review called it "a fun, low-stakes love letter to Gohan fans with exciting momentum as well as room for some moving sentimentality amidst earth-shattering fights." Ahead of it hitting western theaters on August 19 in the US and UK, and August 18 in Australia, we also spoke to the cast and got their opinion about another long-running fan discussion as to whether Piccolo is a true father to Gohan, rather than Goku.

German director Wolfgang Petersen has died at the age of 81.

The filmmaker, who directed classics such as Das Boot and Air Force One, died of pancreatic ancer at his home in Brentwood, Los Angeles.

Over a career spanning five decades, he directed a slew of classics including The NeverEnding Story, The Perfect Storm, and Troy, working with the likes of Clint Eastwood, Harrison Ford, and Brad Pitt.

Glenn Close, who starred alongside Ford in Air Force One, told AFP News that working with Petersen remains a “special memory”.

“Even though the script was thrilling and incredibly intense, I remember a lot of laughs, especially in the scenes around the huge table in the War Room. My memory is of a man full of joie de vivre who was doing what he most loved to do.”

Petersen made his theatrical debut in 1974 with the psychological thriller, One or the Other of Us. However, his first big success came with the West German war movie, Das Boot, which earned him two Oscar nominations at the 55th Academy Awards in 1983.

His first English language film, The NeverEnding Story, debuted in 1984 to critical acclaim and is still a beloved children’s classic to this day, going down in history for that scene with the horse.

Petersen eventually made moves into Hollywood action thrillers, making In the Line of Fire with Clint Eastwood and John Malkovich in 1993. He followed this up with Outbreak and Air Force One before a sidestep into disaster movies with The Perfect Storm and, later, Poseidon.

“My heart is sad today,” Diane Lane, who starred in The Perfect Storm, told Deadline. “Wolfgang was a big, loving soul. A natural leader via positive encouragement; dare I say, he was a spiritual channel for us, grounding truly big stories to move us all through heights and depths. Literally, just being near him made me a better actor. My sincere condolences and love to his family.”

Petersen was first married to German actress Ursula Sieg in 1970 until their divorce in 1978. He then married Maria-Antoinette Borgel, a German script supervisor and assistant director.

He is survived by his wife, son Daniel Petersen and two grandchildren.

Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

Final Fantasy producer Naoki Yoshida thinks revolutionary leaps in the video game industry are on the horizon.

Speaking to Insider, Yoshida said the next decade could see revolutionary gaming experiences due to the development of new devices, citing virtual reality chips as an example. In fact, Yoshida expected things to move a bit quicker than they have, but said the semiconductor shortage is likely to blame.

“This would dramatically increase server performance and elements that could be simulated," Yoshida said. "That could lead to the creation of a living world that resembles reality, or even new ideas that create an actual online world. There is the possibility that game development styles will drastically change and culminate in a major turning point not only for video games but everyday life itself.”

If the chip shortage is truly holding the industry back from advancement, we may not be out of the woods just yet. as Intel's CEO expects the chip shortage and other supply chain issues to last until at least 2024. So it may be a few years until we see if Yoshida's prediction for a bold new future comes true.

Yoshida is best known for his work as producer on Final Fantasy XIV, the MMORPG that's recieved several critically-acclaimed expansions over the last decade. Final Fantasy XIV fans will also be happy to hear that Yoshida would like to tackle another MMO at some point in his career.

“I am a game designer, so I always have several ideas for games. I can't talk about them here, but I think that goes for any game designer.” Yoshida said. “I am the kind of person who’s happy as long as they can make games, so while there isn’t anything in particular, I occasionally think that I would like to make one more MMORPG title, from scratch, before I die.”

Elsewhere in the same interview, Yoshida shared his thougts on why the Final Fantasy series is struggling right now.

Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN. You can find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.

Xbox's official PC Game Pass Twitter account may be teasing the arrival of Death Stranding on PC Game Pass.

Earlier today, the account changed its profile picture to a foggy landscape featuring grassy hills and rocks. After changing the photo, the account posted, saying, "sometimes we just like a good landscape picture #NewProfilePic".

sometimes we just like a good landscape picture #NewProfilePic

— PC Game Pass (@XboxGamePassPC) August 16, 2022

This afternoon, some eagle-eyed fans believe they've already uncovered the location within Death Stranding that the new profile picture was taken from, with user @naven0m posting the area in a reply... along with an image from the game of Sam Bridges urinating.

Found it pic.twitter.com/xlHwrqz0qD

— NV (@naven0m) August 16, 2022

Most seem to agree that this is the correct location featured in the profile picture, meaning PC Game Pass is likely teasing a Death Stranding release on the service.

After originally launching exclusively on the PlayStation 4 in 2019, both the original Death Stranding and the Director's Cut have already come to PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Sony Interactive Entertainment did publish the PS4 version, but the PC version was handled by 505 Games. Inclusion on PC Game Pass would mark the game's first appearance under the Xbox umbrella.

Death Stranding is the first project from Kojima Productions following Hideo Kojima's breakup with Konami. The game stars Norman Reedus' Sam Porter Bridges, who trudges across a post-apocalyptic America delivering packages. Reedus seemingly leaked the existence of Death Stranding 2 earlier this year, although it hasn't been officially announced yet.

While the true meaning behind Xbox's tease isn't officially confirmed, we do know that Kojima and Xbox are working together for a project separate from Death Stranding. Earlier this year, Kojima announced a partnership with Xbox to create "a game I have always wanted to make." We don't know much about the game yet, other than that it will include Microsoft's "cutting-edge technology".

Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN. You can find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.

Xbox's official PC Game Pass Twitter account may be teasing the arrival of Death Stranding on PC Game Pass.

Earlier today, the account changed its profile picture to a foggy landscape featuring grassy hills and rocks. After changing the photo, the account posted, saying, "sometimes we just like a good landscape picture #NewProfilePic".

sometimes we just like a good landscape picture #NewProfilePic

— PC Game Pass (@XboxGamePassPC) August 16, 2022

This afternoon, some eagle-eyed fans believe they've already uncovered the location within Death Stranding that the new profile picture was taken from, with user @naven0m posting the area in a reply... along with an image from the game of Sam Bridges urinating.

Found it pic.twitter.com/xlHwrqz0qD

— NV (@naven0m) August 16, 2022

Most seem to agree that this is the correct location featured in the profile picture, meaning PC Game Pass is likely teasing a Death Stranding release on the service.

After originally launching exclusively on the PlayStation 4 in 2019, both the original Death Stranding and the Director's Cut have already come to PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Sony Interactive Entertainment did publish the PS4 version, but the PC version was handled by 505 Games. Inclusion on PC Game Pass would mark the game's first appearance under the Xbox umbrella.

Death Stranding is the first project from Kojima Productions following Hideo Kojima's breakup with Konami. The game stars Norman Reedus' Sam Porter Bridges, who trudges across a post-apocalyptic America delivering packages. Reedus seemingly leaked the existence of Death Stranding 2 earlier this year, although it hasn't been officially announced yet.

While the true meaning behind Xbox's tease isn't officially confirmed, we do know that Kojima and Xbox are working together for a project separate from Death Stranding. Earlier this year, Kojima announced a partnership with Xbox to create "a game I have always wanted to make." We don't know much about the game yet, other than that it will include Microsoft's "cutting-edge technology".

Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN. You can find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.

Despite critical praise and commercial success for recent projects like Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy VII Remake, series producer Naoki Yoshida has higher hopes for the franchise. Specifically, Yoshida thinks the series has some catching up to do with the rest of the industry.

“In terms of whether Final Fantasy is successfully adapting to industry trends, I believe the series is currently struggling," Yoshida told Inverse. "We’re now at a point where we receive a wide variety of requests regarding the direction of our game design. To be honest, it’d be impossible to satisfy all those requests with a single title. My current impression is that all we can really do is create multiple games, and continue creating the best that we can at any given time.”

If one of Yoshida's main goals is to create many different types of Final Fantasy titles, then Square Enix is doing a pretty good job as of late. This year has seen the release of Chocobo GP, Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster, and Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, along with continued support for some of the franchise's mobile offerings. A Crisis Core remaster is due out later this year, and 2023 is scheduled to see the release of Final Fantasy XVI and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

These titles also check off a wide variety of boxes, from remasters, to remakes, to spinoffs, to a brand new mainline entry in the Final Fantasy series. So, it's unclear exactly what direction Yoshida wants to see the series go in terms of matching or exceeding the rest of the industry.

Yoshida has been involved with the Final Fantasy franchise for a while now, most notable serving as the producer for Final Fantasy XIV and its expansions, as well as the upcoming Final Fantasy XVI. Final Fantasy XIV has been very well received since its A Realm Reborn reboot back in 2013, with its most recent expansion, Endwalker, launching just last year to rave reviews.

For more, you can check out IGN's own interview with Yoshida from earlier this summer, where we took a deep dive into new Final Fantasy XVI details.

Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN. You can find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.

Despite critical praise and commercial success for recent projects like Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy VII Remake, series producer Naoki Yoshida has higher hopes for the franchise. Specifically, Yoshida thinks the series has some catching up to do with the rest of the industry.

“In terms of whether Final Fantasy is successfully adapting to industry trends, I believe the series is currently struggling," Yoshida told Inverse. "We’re now at a point where we receive a wide variety of requests regarding the direction of our game design. To be honest, it’d be impossible to satisfy all those requests with a single title. My current impression is that all we can really do is create multiple games, and continue creating the best that we can at any given time.”

If one of Yoshida's main goals is to create many different types of Final Fantasy titles, then Square Enix is doing a pretty good job as of late. This year has seen the release of Chocobo GP, Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster, and Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, along with continued support for some of the franchise's mobile offerings. A Crisis Core remaster is due out later this year, and 2023 is scheduled to see the release of Final Fantasy XVI and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

These titles also check off a wide variety of boxes, from remasters, to remakes, to spinoffs, to a brand new mainline entry in the Final Fantasy series. So, it's unclear exactly what direction Yoshida wants to see the series go in terms of matching or exceeding the rest of the industry.

Yoshida has been involved with the Final Fantasy franchise for a while now, most notable serving as the producer for Final Fantasy XIV and its expansions, as well as the upcoming Final Fantasy XVI. Final Fantasy XIV has been very well received since its A Realm Reborn reboot back in 2013, with its most recent expansion, Endwalker, launching just last year to rave reviews.

For more, you can check out IGN's own interview with Yoshida from earlier this summer, where we took a deep dive into new Final Fantasy XVI details.

Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN. You can find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.

James Bond producers are reportedly searching for a younger 007.

According to Ross King, the search is currently on to find the next James Bond, but producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have already ruled out 42-year-old Sam Heughan.

“The latest rumour — and in some ways part of this is very much true — which is, basically, the Bond producers are looking for a younger Bond,” he explained on Lorraine. “Someone probably in their 30s.”

Heughan is perhaps best known for Outlander, the 2014 historical drama but also starred in the 2018 spy comedy, The Spy Who Dumped Me.

Unfortunately, it sounds as though he’s too old to take over from 54-year-old Daniel Craig.

Of course, Craig was a lot younger when he first suited up as the iconic British secret agent, starring in Casino Royale at the age of 38. But 15 years as James Bond is a long time, and with producers now looking to the future of the franchise, it’s understandable that they would want someone who can carry the torch for some time.

“At the end of the day they want someone who will be Bond for the next three movies,” explained Ross. “For the franchise, they want someone who will carry it through the same way Daniel Craig did it.”

Another 15-year run is a lot to expect of the next 007, but it’s not impossible. Especially if they’re still searching at the younger end of their age range. But there’s apparently another stipulation – 007 will have to be tall.

“The other thing they’re saying is they have to be taller than 5’10,” said Ross.

Craig himself was 5’10 while the other Bonds were largely over 6 feet tall. Now, it looks as though the Bond producers are looking for a taller, younger Bond. And that counts out a lot of early fan favorites.

Tom Hardy, for instance, is now 44 years old… not to mention nowhere near 6 feet. Meanwhile, Idris Elba may fit the height requirement but comes in at 49 years old.

Even Henry Cavill, another former favorite, may be too old for the role, pushing the upper limits of these requirements at the age of 39.

Who will be the next James Bond? For now, we’ll have to wait and see. But it looks as though some of our favorites are already out of the running.

Want to read more about 007? Check out how the Oscars honored 60 years of James Bond, as well as how the next Bond will be a complete reinvention of the franchise.

Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

James Bond producers are reportedly searching for a younger 007.

According to Ross King, the search is currently on to find the next James Bond, but producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have already ruled out 42-year-old Sam Heughan.

“The latest rumour — and in some ways part of this is very much true — which is, basically, the Bond producers are looking for a younger Bond,” he explained on Lorraine. “Someone probably in their 30s.”

Heughan is perhaps best known for Outlander, the 2014 historical drama but also starred in the 2018 spy comedy, The Spy Who Dumped Me.

Unfortunately, it sounds as though he’s too old to take over from 54-year-old Daniel Craig.

Of course, Craig was a lot younger when he first suited up as the iconic British secret agent, starring in Casino Royale at the age of 38. But 15 years as James Bond is a long time, and with producers now looking to the future of the franchise, it’s understandable that they would want someone who can carry the torch for some time.

“At the end of the day they want someone who will be Bond for the next three movies,” explained Ross. “For the franchise, they want someone who will carry it through the same way Daniel Craig did it.”

Another 15-year run is a lot to expect of the next 007, but it’s not impossible. Especially if they’re still searching at the younger end of their age range. But there’s apparently another stipulation – 007 will have to be tall.

“The other thing they’re saying is they have to be taller than 5’10,” said Ross.

Craig himself was 5’10 while the other Bonds were largely over 6 feet tall. Now, it looks as though the Bond producers are looking for a taller, younger Bond. And that counts out a lot of early fan favorites.

Tom Hardy, for instance, is now 44 years old… not to mention nowhere near 6 feet. Meanwhile, Idris Elba may fit the height requirement but comes in at 49 years old.

Even Henry Cavill, another former favorite, may be too old for the role, pushing the upper limits of these requirements at the age of 39.

Who will be the next James Bond? For now, we’ll have to wait and see. But it looks as though some of our favorites are already out of the running.

Want to read more about 007? Check out how the Oscars honored 60 years of James Bond, as well as how the next Bond will be a complete reinvention of the franchise.

Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

The first season of Disney+'s Star Wars: Visions included involvement from some of the best Japanese animation studios in the world, but for its second season, the show is looking to go even bigger.

Speaking to Deadline, Executive Producer James Waugh said the next season of Visions will take a more global approach.

"The first anthology is anime because we all loved the style of it, but personally my intention for Visions was to always let it be a more broad palette, because there’s so much great animation work going on in the world," Waugh said. "There’s so many interesting voices in all sorts of other mediums that are really focused on animation right now."

There's plenty of precedent for great animation coming from all over the world. For example, last year's smash hit Arcane was developed by French animation studio Fortiche. Beyond the new partnerships with global studios, Waugh said they want those studios to take the ball and run with it, and really decide what Star Wars means to them and their cultures.

"And we really wanted [Visions] to be, in a way, a 'sub-brand' that allowed for different creators to come celebrate Star Wars from their own unique cultural perspective. And so Visions volume two is sort of a global tour of some of the most interesting animation studios on a global level. We have studios from Africa, Chile, England, Ireland, France, India… and the guiding light there was that we wanted their storytelling to be a reflection of what Star Wars meant in their culture, but also a reflection of the myths and stories that could only come out of their cultural context."

Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 is coming to Disney+ in Spring 2023. The first volume contained nine episodes created by some of the most influential Japanese anime studios, with stories following Jedi, a rock opera, and more.

We were fans of the first volume in our Star Wars Visions review, saying, "With breathtaking animation in a wide variety of visual styles, Visions should please both avid anime watchers and casual fans."

Visions is just one in a handful of upcoming Star Wars series and movies. The next show set to release is Andor, which is heading to Disney+ next month.

Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN. You can find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.