Yes, Tom Hardy Voices Venom in the New Trailer
Tom Hardy is pulling double duty in Sony's upcoming Venom film, as both journalist Eddie Brock and the voice of the titular monster.
When the second trailer dropped following a footage presentation at the Las Vegas-based CinemaCon event, some audience members seemed to question whether the deep, gravelly voice of the symbiote was an entirely separate actor. Nope, that's still Hardy doing his thing. The actor has a history of including distinct voices in his roles. He voiced a Storm Trooper in Star Wars: The Last Jedi last year with an odd Southern drawl that was cut from the film, and who could forget that Bane performance in The Dark Knight Rises? Check out the finally revealed Venom voice in the trailer below:
Strange Brigade Release Date Revealed
Sniper Elite developer Rebellion's next game, Strange Brigade, is coming out on August 28.
The studio confirmed the 1930s-set co-op shooter will be released on PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One. Players will be able to select one of four different explorers, each with their own arsenal of weapons and superhuman abilities, before embarking on their dangerous adventure.
You'll explore and discover forgotten civilizations and dangerous tombs, and battle an Egyptian witch queen's mythological army. Check out the brand new story trailer below.
Microsoft Being Sued for Game Engine Patent Infringement
Microsoft is being sued by Infernal Technologies and Terminal Reality for the "egregious and wilful" patent infringement of the Infernal Engine.
GamesIndustry.biz reports that the company is being accused of infringement of two patents (Nos. 6,362,822 and 7,061,488) pertaining to graphical lighting and shadowing methods. Terminal Reality licensed the Infernal Engine to a number of studios, including Microsoft.
The filing states that game engines used in a number of Microsoft's games, including Gears of War 4, Halo 5, and Sea of Thieves demonstrate this, and that "Microsoft’s knowing infringement
If You Finished Xenoblade Chronicles 2, You’re Getting a Gift
There's a Xenoblade Chronicles 2 update on the way this week that brings with it two new blades, and if you've cleared the game, you'll be gifted one of them straight off the bat.
Monolith Soft director, Tetsuya Takahashi, shared details on the two new blades, translated by Gematsu. T-elos Re is a rare blade reserved for players who have cleared the game. If you qualify for the blade, you'll see a star next to your currency. You'll also have lost countless hours of your life playing through the game, so that should also tip you off.
Deadpool Two Year Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Announced
It's been two years since Deadpool came out in theaters and 20th Century Fox is releasing a special Blu-ray for the hit film to celebrate the milestone.
The Deadpool Two Year Anniversary Edition Blu-ray will be released today, April 24, complete with new collectible packaging and an assortment of limited edition party favors, including temporary tattoos, car decals, stickers, and a set of paper dolls.
Best Buy will have a Deadpool Two Year Anniversary Edition 4K UHD Steelbook with new cover art, the aforementioned party favors, and two exclusive patches. Check out an image gallery of the Deadpool Two Year Anniversary Edition below.
The Deadpool Two Year Anniversary Edition will include the following special features:
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Dark Souls: Remastered Switch Network Test Delayed
The Dark Souls: Remastered network test for Switch has been delayed, following news that the full game has been delayed until this summer.
Bandai Namco will hold a network test for the game on all consoles, but the Switch's outing will come at a later date to those on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
News of the network test was announced last month, calling for the "assistance of as many souls as possible." Last week, Bandai Namco confirmed that the Switch release of the game has been delayed, and this week it took to Twitter to assure fans that the Switch network test will still go ahead, but that it will be "arranged separately" from the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One tests.
Battlefield 1 Monthly Content Updates Stopping Soon
Battlefield 1's monthly content updates are coming to an end this summer, says DICE content lead, Jonas Elfving.
The monthly updates bring new content, tweaks, and fixes to the game, but Elfving announced that they would continue on this schedule only up until June 2018.
He also announced the new Shock Operations mode, dropping in June. Described as "bite-sized epicness" the new mode is essentially the same as Operations, but plays out on a single map, making it shorter than a full Operations match.
The new mode will be playable on Giant’s Shadow, Prise de Tahure, Lupkow Pass, Zeebrugge, and River Somme. The maps will be accessible to all players during Shock Operations, but you'll need a Battlefield 1 premium pass to access them across all modes.
Venom Trailer: Secrets and Comics Easter Eggs You May Have Missed
The second trailer for Venom is out, and it's markedly better than the first...because it actually, y'know, shows Venom.
If you haven't seen it already, check it out:
We've highlighted our favorite Easter eggs and comic secrets in the slideshow below, but check out our video at the top of the page for a full breakdown.
That's everything we found in the second trailer for Venom - let us know anything we missed in the comments!
Lucy O'Brien is Games & Entertainment Editor at IGN’s Sydney office. Follow her on Twitter.
Avengers: Infinity War First Reactions
Disney screened Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War for members of the Los Angeles media, some lucky fans and members of the Marvel family tonight ahead of its upcoming premiere. Those in attendance were allowed to share their opinions on social media directly after the screening, and the reactions thus far have been positive, albeit with some issues and a firm warning to expect the unexpected. Here's a roundup.
An effusive Kevin Smith broke embargo by a good couple of hours, saying that Avengers: Infinity War was "epic beyond compare".
