Update: Arnold Schwarzenegger Character’s Identity Confirmed in Terminator
Update: Tim Miller confirmed to IGN in a livestream that the T-800 is not the original from the 1984 film, but in fact a new one of the same model and that the villain of the movie is Gabriel Luna's T-1000.
Original report follows.
New footage from Terminator: Dark Fate screened at Thursday’s San Diego Comic-Con confirmed that Arnold Schwarzenegger is once again playing the T-800 and not a new human character. In fact, he appears to be the same Terminator from the original 1984 film. In the footage, we discover he has “grown old” living out in a house in the woods under the name of “Carl” and has weapons and traps around his home.
The T-800 recognizes Sarah Connor and says he will help them save Dani Ramos (Natalia Reyes) from Gabriel Luna’s Terminator. A good chunk of the footage shows her bitterness towards the character, who she promises to kill at the end of their mission. “When this is all over, I am going to kill you.”
How Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 Aims for Accessibility and Challenge
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 comes on the heels of Avengers: Endgame, the 2nd biggest film of all time worldwide. And so, understandably, there might be quite a few Marvel fans planning to dive into the series for the first time. Marvel Games and developer Team Ninja have worked to ensure the adventure remains accessible to them, while also delivering plenty of challenge for veteran players.
IGN spoke to members of Team Ninja and Marvel Games at E3 — you can read our previous coverage about the X-Men being included in Ultimate Alliance 3. But with Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 scheduled for release tomorrow, we're publishing more from our interview.
#PrayForKyoAni: Outpouring of Grief and Support After Deadly Anime Studio Fire
A suspected arson attack at Kyoto Animation studio killed 33 people and injured 36 others in Kyoto, Japan. The animation industry has responded with grief following the deadly attack, and there’s been an outpouring of support from arious animators, artists, and animation companies.
The alleged arsonist stormed the Kyoto Animation studio and doused the entrance with a flammable liquid before setting it on fire. AP News reports that the 41-year-old man shouted, “You die!” during the attack, and that he was later arrested by Japanese police.
Bathrobe Thor Steals the Show at Hasbro’s Comic Con Breakfast
Hasbro continued its annual tradition of starting Comic-Con with a Hasbro Breakfast presentation. The company showed off some new and upcoming releases for franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, Power Rangers and Transformers.
Check out our slideshow gallery for a closer look at what was on display this morning:
The Marvel Legends line was a major focus at the presentation, with Hasbro reps showing off a number of MCU and classic Marvel Comics-inspired figures. Among the showpieces was a new Avengers: Endgame wave that includes an original Avengers-era Captain America, Valkyrie, War Machine and a truly amazing rendition of Chris Hemsworth's overweight, bathrobe-wearing Thor. That wave should hit stores in early fall.
Grand Theft Auto Online: Diamond Casino and Resort Update Announced
Rockstar has announced upcoming free DLC for Grand Theft Auto Online; The Diamond Casino and Resort.
The Diamond Casino and Resort has its Grand Opening in GTA Online on Tuesday, July 23, and will be located on the corner of Vinewood Park Drive and Mirror Park Boulevard.
The casino will boast a wide variety of activities. Players will be able to use Chips to play Blackjack, Roulette, and Three Card Poker, as well as win prizes from casino Slot Machines.
The Inside Track lounge allows players to watch virtual horse races. Go to the lobby and spin the Lucky Wheel for a chance to win clothing, cash, chips, or the special Truffade Thrax supercar, available during the casino's opening week. New cars will be available each week.
Agents of SHIELD Season 7 Will Be the Final Season
Update: We learned at Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. panel that production is already well underway on Season 7. In fact, the cast and crew are currently filming the final episode, prompting emotional reactions from several panelists.
Showrunner Jed Whedon said, “We’re shooting the last episode right now. We’re going through what the characters are going through right now, which is this is our last mission together”
The panel featured a handful of noteworthy reveals. Whedon teased that the series may get a comic book spinoff, which would flesh out the missing period Agent Simmons and Quake spent in space. Whedon also said there's "always a chance" of the show's characters appearing in an MCU movie after the show wraps.
Id Software Studio Director Tim Willits to Leave Studio
Tim Willits, the studio head of id Software since 2012, is leaving the company after QuakeCon this month, he announced in a tweet Thursday morning.
“After 24 years, I’ve decided to leave id Software after QuakeCon,” Willits tweeted. “I’ve been extremely lucky to work with the best people in the industry on truly amazing games. QuakeCon has been an unbelievable part of my journey and I look forward to seeing everyone at the Gaylord Texan.”
Plants Vs Zombies 3 in Development, Pre-Alpha Available Now
EA and PopCap Games have announced that Plants Vs Zombies 3 is in development, and that sign-ups for pre-alpha testing are now open.
Plants Vs Zombies is one of PopCap's original success stories, which went on to spin out into a series of quite successful third person shooters. You’d be forgiven for thinking that we’d probably never see the franchise return to its tower defence style roots, but thanks to an announcement from EA we now know that Plants Vs Zombies 3 is not only in development, but that US Android users can sign up for a pre-alpha now.
Kyoto Animation Anime Studio Fire Kills 33, Is Suspected to Be Arson
Kyoto Animation, also known as KyoAni, has suffered a fire that has killed 33 people. The blaze is believed to have been deliberately caused by arson, and a suspect is currently being held in custody.
The New York Times reports that Japan’s Kyoto City Fire Department has confirmed 33 deaths and 36 injuries, while the Asahi Shimbun reports that 17 people remain in hospital following the incident. The death toll is the highest suffered due to arson in the last 30 years, according to The Japan Times.
Quentin Tarantino Shares His Vision of an R-rated Star Trek Movie
Quentin Tarantino has shared his vision for the much-discussed Star Trek project, which - if it is ever approved for production - is expected to mark his final film as a director.
During a recent interview with Deadline, Tarantino spoke about his interest in exploring strange new worlds with Star Trek producer JJ Abrams, who reportedly supported his idea of boldly going with an R-rated entry.
"Deadpool showed that you can rethink these things, do them in a different way," Tarantino explained. "So really, even before JJ knew what the idea was, his feeling was, if it wants to be an R rating, fine."