Did we see everything we expected from the Black Panther sequel? How did Black Panther: Wakanda Forever go about paying tribute to Chadwick Boseman? With Namor finally joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, how did we feel about his debut? All of these answers and more will be discussed at the below stream on IGN, so be sure to tune into our Spoilercast on Monday, November 14th!

As one of the most stand-out superhero films ever made, Marvel’s Black Panther quickly became an action-packed yet emotional crowd-pleaser that touched the hearts of many; Since the original’s release back in February of 2018, the long-awaited sequel was reworked following the death of Chadwick Boseman,although it was confirmed the original screenplay for Black Panther 2 was always going to be about grief. That said, the series moves forward despite the devastating challenge of carrying on the legacy that is Boseman’s T’Challa.

What to Expect:

Now that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever film is coming out (on Nov 11th), dive into some of the biggest moments from the movie with us including some exciting, surprise reveals. From Namor’s grand debut to the most talked about Black Panther fan theories, we’ll discuss it all; breaking down how this all ties into the future of the MCU.

TL;DR:

In this special 1-hour Black Panther stream, we’ll discuss big themes from the newly released movie, including:

• Our thoughts on Namor's MCU debut and how the film paid tribute to Chadwick Boseman
• Who the new Black Panther is and how the film stacks up with the rest of Phase 4

How to Watch the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Spoilercast Stream

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When: 11am PT, Monday, 11/14

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For more on the Black Panther sequel, see our Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review and catch up on everything you need to know about the Black Panther story so far and the biggest characters; from Namor to RiRi Williams. Long live the king.

NASA has successfully flown an inflatable heat shield down through Earth’s atmosphere, in a technology demonstration that could one day help safely land spacecraft on the surface of Mars and beyond.

Since the advent of human spaceflight, scientists and engineers have grappled with the inherent dangers of atmospheric re-entry. Without sufficient protection, the extreme aerodynamic forces and friction-induced heat triggered by a spacecraft striking the atmosphere at high speeds would inevitably tear it apart in a fiery display.

In order to make an atmospheric descent safe, NASA and its partners would need to figure out a system of heatproofing their spacecraft, and allowing them to survive long enough for aerodynamic drag to slow the spacecraft to a safe velocity to deploy parachutes.

To this end, engineers developed a series of protective coatings – often made from metallic materials or ceramic tiles – that, once attached to the bottom of a spacecraft, were designed to absorb the otherwise devastating temperatures experienced during re-entry.

This approach has remained largely unchanged up to the modern day and has been proven to work well as a thermal defense against the dense particulate soup of Earth’s atmosphere.

However, a significant down side to the conventional heat shield is that they are incredibly inflexible, and can only ever be as large as the protective rocket fairing that surrounds them. This makes them an unattractive option for scientists planning a future crewed mission to Mars.

Go #LOFTID! See our inflatable heat shield @NASA_Technology test separate from its @ulalaunch Centaur upper stage rocket. Watch live through splashdown: https://t.co/BgScjbdJW6

How LOFTID might help land future astronauts on Mars: https://t.co/eDRGA9TbKf pic.twitter.com/1y9Tf34KtJ

— NASA (@NASA) November 10, 2022

The atmosphere of the Red Planet is significantly less dense than that of the Earth, and because of this a larger surface area is needed to slow a spacecraft down in time to perform a safe landing. Developing such a heat shield is a critical step to making humanity a multi-planetary species.

To this end, NASA and its partners have been working on an inflatable cone-shaped heat shield that could be launched in a compact configuration, and later expanded in space to provide a massive surface area with which to attract atmospheric drag. The first orbital demonstration of the tech has been imaginatively named the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator, or LOFTID for short.

The LOFTID prototype is made up of a series of connected inflatable tubes that, on the atmosphere-facing side, are covered in a heat-resistant skin of woven ceramic fabric.

On November 10 at 4:49 a.m. ET, NASA launched the aeroshell into the frigid space environment atop an Atlas V rocket for its first orbital test - a literal trial by fire. During ascent, the deflated heat shield was stacked neatly beneath a state-of-the-art weather satellite en route to a high polar orbit.

Roughly an hour and ten minutes into the mission – with the weather satellite safely detached and on its way – NASA scientists gave the command for LOFTID to power up and inflate.

The process, which took around 10 minutes, saw the tightly packed 4 ft-wide inflatable expand to an impressive 20 ft in diameter. Soon after completing an orbital lap of Earth, LOFTID detached from the upper stage of the launch vehicle and began its perilous descent through the atmosphere while travelling at over 18,000 mph.

Incredibly, the aeroshell was able to survive the 2,600-degree Fahrenheit temperature of re-entry, and decelerate to safely deploy parachutes before splashing down hundreds of miles off the coast of Hawaii.

With the technology a proven success, NASA could look to use it in future missions to land humans on Mars, and explore distant worlds including Venus and the Saturnian moon Titan.

Check out IGN’s science page for more updates from the weird and wonderful world of science.

Anthony is a freelance contributor covering science and video gaming news for IGN. He has over eight years experience of covering breaking developments in multiple scientific fields and absolutely no time for your shenanigans. Follow him on Twitter @BeardConGamer

Rainn Wilson is now Rainnfall Heat Wave Extreme Winter Wilson.

The Office star unofficially changed his name to raise awareness for climate change ahead of the COP 27 summit happening in Egypt this week, where world leaders will work on solutions to a range of environmental issues.

"You see, what happens in the Arctic doesn't stay in the Arctic. As the polar caps melt, it drives up risks throughout the world, including extreme weather events that affect all of us," Wilson said.

Join me @ @ArcticBasecamp in bringing attention to the melting issue. We need world leaders to take action at COP 27!
The Arctic is melting at Millions of Liters per second, yet this problem can’t seem to make a name for itself, so we’ll make a name for it.
Go to link in bio ⬆️ pic.twitter.com/TgEG84fOmQ

— RainnWilson (@rainnwilson) November 9, 2022

Wilson launched the awareness campaign with Arctic Basecamp, a team of scientists working to educate world leaders and powerful figures on the dangers of climate change. Wilson is a board member.

But the existential threat to humanity and the planet couldn't be contained in just a single name. The actor has created at least four different variations.

In his video on social media, the actor announced that his name was Rainnfall Heat Wave Rising Sea Levels and We Have To Do Something About It Now Wilson. On his Instagram, Wilson is going by Rainnfall Heat Wave Extreme Winter Wilson. On his fancy writing paper, he's known as Acid Rainn Kills Trees Wilson. And he's Rainn Freakish Flooding Wilson on the Arctic Basecamp website.

Wilson encouraged others to change their names as well and suggested a few for the biggest stars in show business, including Cardi the Arctic B Melting, Amy Poehler Bears Are Endangered, and Leonardo Di-Polar Ice Caprio Are Melting.

"We need world leaders at COP27 to take notice and take action. The Arctic is melting at millions of litres per second, yet this problem can’t seem to make a name for itself, so it’s up to us to make a name for it," he wrote on Instagram.

Head to Arctic Risk Name Generator to become an Arctic risk name changer.

Michelle Terrible Tornados Jalbert is a social coordinator and contributing freelancer for IGN.

Winter is coming… and so is the first official Game of Thrones fan convention, featuring special guests, panel discussions, autograph signing sessions, and a whole lot more.

The latest news from King's Landing dropped on Thursday when it was revealed that House of the Dragon would be swooping into the Los Angeles Convention Center for the Game of Thrones fan convention on December 9-11, with Paddy Considine, Steve Toussaint, and Matthew Needham joining the list of guest attendees at the event.

News from King's Landing.

Paddy Considine, Steve Toussaint, and Matthew Needham will be at the #GoTConvention. #HOTD series co-creator Ryan Condal will also join for a virtual appearance. Tickets now available: https://t.co/EkEADKhC3U pic.twitter.com/cI4G2LmxFh

— Game of Thrones (@GameOfThrones) November 10, 2022

House of the Dragon co-creator and executive producer Ryan Condal will also be making a virtual appearance live from London where he is currently working on Season 2 of the epic fantasy drama. He will be joining convention hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen to reflect on the first season of the show, which is out on Blu-ray on December 20.

Other highlights at the event include a live taping of The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon podcast, a workshop with David J. Peterson about the Dothraki and High Valyrian languages, a panel with the developers of the Game of Thrones: Conquest mobile game, as well as props and set pieces, competitions, and exclusive merchandise.

Fans will also have the chance to get up close and personal with various cast members through meet and greets, autograph signings, and photo ops. The star-studded guest line-up features several Game of Thrones stars, including Alfie Allen, Kit Harington, Kristofer Hivju, Kristian Nairn, Daniel Portman, Gemma Whelan, and Isaac Hempstead Wright.

The Game of Thrones convention comes hot on the heels of HBO's House of the Dragon. After the first season wrapped, IGN noted that the spinoff series had managed to forge "its own identity and established itself as a worthy prequel to Game of Thrones" — thanks to its "strong writing, wildly overqualified cast, and veritable flock of dragons."

Tickets are now on sale for the Game of Thrones fan convention. Single-day general admission tickets are $65 per day, while other ticket types and packages are more expensive.

Adele Ankers-Range is a freelance entertainment writer for IGN. Follow her on Twitter.

Hogwarts Legacy will be getting a brand new gameplay showcase tomorrow, November 11, that will take Harry Potter fans through a "small tour of Hogwarts Castle, a deep dive into the character creator system, a first look at the UI, and an introduction to combat."

The news was announced by Hogwarts Legacy's official Twitter, and it confirmed the showcase will arrive on November 11 at 10am PT/1pm ET/6pm GMT. If you live in Australia, this translates to November 12 at 5am AEDT.

Your next adventure in the wizarding world is coming soon. On November 11th, experience a brand new look at #HogwartsLegacy during a gameplay showcase hosted on https://t.co/t4mVCPgVlo and https://t.co/LDoBiUGomX pic.twitter.com/beM2Bz68gZ

— Hogwarts Legacy (@HogwartsLegacy) November 10, 2022

The showcase will be hosted on Hogwarts Legacy developer Avalanche Software's Twitch channel and the official Hogwarts Legacy YouTube page. The show will be hosted by community guest host XpectoGO.

Hogwarts Legacy will be released on February 10, 2023, on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC. A Nintendo Switch version is also in the works, but it currently has no set date.

The last time we say Hogwarts Legacy was at September's PlayStation State of Play and it showcased a console-exclusive quest that involved a shop near Hogsmeade.

Previous footage has shown off Slytherin, Dark Magic, and zombies, and it shows a world where you can live out your Harry Potter dreams. One thing we won't be able to do, however, is play Quidditch. Luckily, we'll still be able to fly on brooms.

Hogwarts Legacy remains a controversial game following repeated transphobic comments made by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. Warner Bros. has confirmed she is not involved in Hogwarts Legacy, but she still owns IP and will earn royalties from sales of the game.

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Alongside revealing the voice cast and a new trailer, Netflix has announced that all six episodes of the animated series Dragon Age: Absolution will be released on December 9, 2022.

Dragon Age: Absolution is a new series from BioWare and Red Dog Culture House that is a spin-off of the video game franchise that began in 2009 with Dragon Age: Origins. The story will follow Kimberly Brooks' Miriam, an eleven mercenary who was once a slave in Tevinter and who must now become the hero she was born to be.

Welcome to Miriam's Story. Dragon Age: Absolution - based on BioWare's fantasy video game series - premieres Dec 9, only on Netflix. pic.twitter.com/h0JvMZMwZC

— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) November 10, 2022

"When a heist against the most powerful man in Tevinter goes south, an elven mercenary named Miriam (Kimberly Brooks) is forced into a desperate fight for survival," the official description reads. "Now, to save herself and her friends, Miriam will have to confront the tragic past she’s spent a lifetime trying to escape."

Alongside Brooks, the cast includes Matthew Mercer, Ashly Burch, Sumalee Montano, Phil Lamarr, Keston John, Josh Keaton, and Zehra Fazal. The characters and their descriptions, as revealed by Netflix, are as follows;

• Kimberly Brooks as MIRIAM - A pragmatic elven mercenary who escaped enslavement in Tevinter, Miriam is closed-off to many who know her. But her heroic nature shines through when she’s forced to confront the nation that destroyed her life, and the man at the heart of her misery.
• Matthew Mercer as FAIRBANKS - A veteran freedom fighter, Fairbanks leads our heroes with a warm-hearted sense of adventure, a pair of daggers, and a dashing smile to boot.
• Ashly Burch as QWYDION - A bubbly Qunari mage with a penchant for explosions, Qwydion is an open-hearted, easily-distracted blabbermouth who can level a building or cure a hangover, depending on the situation.
• Sumalee Montano as HIRA - An idealistic mage, Hira hopes to rekindle her relationship with Miriam while advancing her relentless crusade against Tevinter. But a terrible secret will put both at risk.
• Phil LaMarr as ROLAND - Despite his effortless demeanor, the charming Roland possesses unmatched grit. When disaster looms and all seems lost, Roland is as sure as the blade he wields.
• Keston John as LACKLON - A dwarven Lord of Fortune, Lacklon is a gruff fighter, a born brawler, a complete glory hound, and just enough of a coward to make sure he stays alive.
• Josh Keaton as REZAREN - Born to privilege and plagued by tragedy, Rezaren sees himself as a good man in a wicked world. Intelligent and charismatic, Rezaren is determined to build a better future for everyone in Tevinter, no matter the cost.
• Zehra Fazal as TASSIA - Dutiful and hardworking, Tassia turns a blind eye to everything that doesn’t meet her moral standards. But even she won’t be able to ignore the sins of Tevinter (or Rezaren) forever…

Dragon Age: Absolution will feature "an ensemble of new characters inspired by Dragon Age lore, including elves, mages, knights, Qunari, Red Templars, demons and other special surprises."

This new Netflix series will hopefully help with the wait for Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, the next main entry in the video game franchise. In October 2022, BioWare confirmed Dreadwolf had completed its Alpha milestone. This means that, while it still has a lot of work to do, the RPG is now playable from start to finish.

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The John Wick franchise has never played it safe when it comes to its jaw-dropping action set-pieces led by Keanu Reeves as the titular hero. In John Wick: Chapter 4, arriving in theaters on March 23, 2023, Reeves and director Chad Stahelski return with a new epic adventure, which will have the longest runtime in the franchise's history.

Lionsgate released an insane new trailer today, providing an action-packed look at some of the jaw-dropping set-pieces we'll see when the film is released next year. We spoke with Stahelski to learn how in the hell his team continues to push the envelope with bigger and better fights in each new entry of the John Wick saga.

"It starts with me," Stahelski told IGN. "So if you want a better John Wick 5, I've got to get better. I have to learn some tricks as a director, I have to try new lenses. I have to learn how to edit. I have to learn how to shoot better. I have to learn how to talk to my cast better. I have to be able to go out and take meetings and cast my movies better to get the best actors I can."

Getting better, according to Stahleski, also extends to long-time collaborator and friend, Keanu Reeves, who spent months learning how to properly use nunchucks for the upcoming film.

"Keanu's got to get better. I'm saying he's got to get better at John Wick. He's got to expand, he's got to get better at martial arts. He's got to get better in every way," Stahelski explained. "Keanu does nunchucks in this movie, which you've seen in the trailer. Keanu spent months knocking himself out, getting good at nunchucks. Ambidextrous, right hand, left hand, while shooting a gun. F***ing guy is great at it."

John Wick: Chapter 4 will expand the story and the world even further, adding a batch of fascinating new characters to join Reeves on this adventure. We were particularly interested in learning more about what iconic Chinese martial arts star Donnie Yen (Rogue One, Ip Man) brought to the table as Caine.

"Donnie's very collaborative. He's in the weeds with you," Stahelski said. "He's not just showing up on set, he was in it with us. He brings a work ethic much like Keanu's and he brings a very different perspective from the actual genre, especially from the Asian action side, which was very enlightening. And it was a big learning experience working with him too. He taught me a few things too, which is great."

Stahelski is keeping himself busy with other projects outside of the John Wick universe. Back in March of 2021, we learned that Stahelski was set to direct a Ghost of Tsushima film adaptation, with Takashi Doscher onboard to write the screenplay.

"As far as Ghost of Tsushima," Stahelski told IGN, adding "it's on my list of things I'm dying to direct. We have a very good script, still working out some of the details because it's a whole new kind of a ball game with that. Anyone that's played Ghost of Tsushima realizes the visual style and how intricate."

What did you think of the new John Wick: Chapter 4 trailer? Let us know in the comments. And for more on the world of entertainment, be sure to check out our reviews of The Crown Season 5, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and Andor episode 10.

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A new John Wick: Chapter 4 trailer has been released and it shows Keanu Reeves taking out countless enemies in a spectacular way only he can on his way to defeat the High Table once and for all.

John Wick: Chapter 4 will be released in theaters on March 24, 2023, and follows Wick as he "uncovers a path to defeating the High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes."

Joining Reeves on this journey will be Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, and Ian McShane, and we get a glimpse of them in this action-packed trailer.

The first trailer for John Wick: Chapter 4 was released at San Diego Comic-Con 2022 and started to reveal that this film is about finding a way for John Wick to find an end to this seemingly never-ending battle. Now, if that battle ends in victory or defeat remains to be seen.

One thing we do know, however, is John Wick: Chapter 4 will be the longest film in the franchise. Don't worry, though, as director Chad Stahelski says it's still "not that long."

For more, check out the news that Reeves may be returning as John Wick in the spin-off film The Ballerina that stars Ana de Armas and Ian McShane.

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Saints Row is getting a huge new update, and it’s said to be "a beast."

According to Saints Row’s Patch Hub, a new update is on its way in November, and it sounds as though it’s going to add a lot of new features.

“We would also like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patience while we got this update ready for release,” developers confirmed. “It includes over 200 fixes and quality-of-life updates, so it’s a beast!”

The update includes plenty of new features, but most notably, improves co-op.

That’s right – Saints Row’s co-op system is getting an upgrade, making it much easier for you to team up with friends and rain chaos upon Santo Ileso.

“Co-op has been a huge priority for us,” they explained. “Significant effort has gone into ensuring that this is working as intended – including connectivity, mini-map issues, and proper credit of player rewards. Fun with a friend in Santo Ileso should be a much smoother experience going forward!”

Additionally, players should see an improvement to Challenges & Collectibles – these will now track properly, and any challenges already completed should be awarded retroactively.

The upcoming update will launch later in November and also includes:

• More balanced combat encounters
• More Saints roaming completed districts
• More vehicle slots and 7 new garage locations
• More pedestrians and police
• Easier to escape notoriety levels
• A voice pitch slider to customize your character further
• PS5 Haptic Feedback

There are still plenty of other improvements and additions yet to come, and full patch notes will be released alongside the update when it goes live later this month.

IGN’s Saints Row review gave it 6/10 and said: “There are a few spectacular story moments and the city of Santo Ileso serves as a sprawling new playground full of surprisingly antiquated and non-interactive amusements, but the distinct lack of new gameplay ideas – and the frequency with which some of its least interesting ones are reused – means this Saints Row feels more like a repetitive retread than a proper reboot. It’s definitely a new gang of Saints, but they’re guilty of the same old sins.”

Want to read more about Saints Row? Check out every character customization in the Saints Row boss factory as well as why every Saints Row sequel should be a reboot.

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Carlos Pacheco, the legendary Marvel and DC comic book artist, has died at the age of 60.

As reported by CBR, Pacheco died on Thursday, November 9 following a battle with the neurodegenerative disease ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a diagnosis which he publicly disclosed in September. The Spanish-born artist leaves behind a lasting legacy in the world of comics, having worked in the industry since the early 1990s.

Marvel Comics posted a tribute to Pacheco on Twitter, writing: "We mourn the loss of a dear part of the Marvel family, comic artist and writer Carlos Pacheco. His legacy of iconic designs and storytelling like Avengers Forever, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Excalibur, Captain America, and more will be remembered. Our thoughts are with his loved ones."

DC Comics also shared a few words in honor of Pacheco in a tweet recalling his extraordinary work, saying: "Carlos Pacheco was a visionary artist whose contributions to the Superman, Green Lantern and the JLA/JSA legacies will have a lasting impact on the industry. DC offers its sincere condolences to his family, friends, fans and many collaborators."

In the early years of his career, Pacheco contributed to several Spanish-language editions of Marvel Comics. He then started to branch out further, gaining recognition as the sole penciller on the four-issue Marvel series Dark Guard. After that, he became a key figure on the likes of Avengers Forever, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Green Lantern, and The Flash.

My LAST piece. pic.twitter.com/ikmTO6EsJ1

— Carlos Pacheco (@Cpachecoficial) September 28, 2022

In 2003, Pacheco reunited with his Avengers Forever collaborator Kurt Busiek to work on Arrowsmith, a fantasy series that earned him an Eisner Awards nomination. He hardly put the pencil down in the subsequent years, attaining more popularity for his work on high-profile storylines such as 2009's Final Crisis and 2013's Age of Ultron.

This year, Pacheco reteamed with Busiek to produce Arrowsmith: Behind Enemy Lines, a sequel to the original fantasy series, which will be fondly remembered as one of his last published works alongside his cover for Damage Control #2. Pacheco tweeted this image as his "last piece" when he announced his retirement in September.

Adele Ankers-Range is a freelance entertainment writer for IGN. Follow her on Twitter.