Nintendo Announces Arms Global Testpunch Beta
During a Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo announced the Arms Global Testpunch, a limited beta period where you can play the company's new fighting game for Switch.
The first Global Testpunch will run on the following dates:
North America:
- Friday, May 26 to Sunday, May 28
- Friday, June 2 to Sunday, June 4
Europe:
- Saturday, May 27 to Sunday, May 28
- Saturday, June 3 to Sunday, June 4
Nintendo said it will outline a more detailed schedule for the beta at a future date, but you can download the Testpunch app right now. Similar to the Splatoon 2 Global Testfire, anyone with a Switch can participate in the beta trial period.
Major DC Hero Returns in ‘The Button’ Finale
The Flash #22 wrapped up "The Button" with another major DC Rebirth development.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for The Flash #22!
There's no point in burying the lede, as the cover to this issue makes it clear which hero made their return. Batman and Flash's ongoing investigation into the culprit behind the New 52 put them squarely in the path of Golden Age Flash Jay Garrick. Not the younger Jay Garrick seen in comics like Earth 2: Society, but the one fans have known and loved for decades.
These 5 Stars Reportedly in the Mix to Star in Bloodshot
Sony has reportedly put together a wish list of several actors to star in its upcoming film adaptation of the Valiant comic, Bloodshot.
TheWrap reports five of the eight actors Sony wants to lead the movie are Jake Gyllenhaal, Oscar Isaac, Mark Wahlberg, James McAvoy and Nicholas Hoult. Sony is preparing to make an offer for the lead role, but the studio may not necessarily be in talks with everyone on its wish list.
Bloodshot #1, Valiant Entertainment
The Witcher Dev Not Involved in Netflix TV Series
While The Witcher will soon become a television series, the development team behind its successful video game adaptation won't play a role in the show.
CD Projekt RED, developer of the successful Witcher game franchise has confirmed to IGN that the studio "is actually not involved in" The Witcher Netflix series announced earlier today.
"CD Projekt RED is actually not involved in this. We wish this project all the best and are looking forward to watching the series on Netflix," a representative for the studio told IGN.
The studio's comment lines up with the announcement of the series, which briefly mentions the game adaptations but makes no mention of direct involvement from the studio, while going on to explain that the series is based on "the globally popular fantasy saga from Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski," who does not receive royalties from the game franchise. The Witcher games have of course been part of that global popularity, as evidenced by The Wticher 3: Wild Hunt selling six million copies in its first six weeks of release in 2015 and the overall Witcher series having sold more than 25 million copies.
Man Sues His Date for Texting During Guardians Vol. 2
A man is suing his date for texting during a screening of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
The plaintiff, Brandon Vezmar, is suing for the price he paid to a 3D screening of the film, which is exactly $17.31, the Austin-American Statesman reports. Vezmar claims that, 15 minutes into the movie, his date (who remains anonymous) started texting and ignored Vezmar's request to turn off the phone after using it "10-20" times.
"While damages sought are modest, the principle is important as defendant's behavior is a threat to civilized society," reads Vezmar's petition filed to a small claims court. Vezmar's date said she was asked to pay him back for the ticket but refused to do so because "he took me out on a date."
Darksiders 3: 11 Gorgeous Concept Art Photos
We showed you some glimpses of Darksiders 3 in our gameplay reveal, but a majority of the game world is still a mystery.
Today, we're exclusively revealing some gorgeous concept art, including ghastly looking enemies and environments shrouded in cobwebs. Click right to see them all:
For a more detailed discussion of what we know about Darksiders 3's world, check out our hands-on preview, and if you want to get your hands on Darksiders and Darksiders 2 at a discounted price, you can get them both as part of a bundle called Fury's Collection.
The Flash: Crudup Reportedly Still on Board as Barry’s Dad
Update: Billy Crudup is reportedly still on board to star in The Flash after all.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, sources close to the project say Crudup remains "firmly on board" to star as Barry Allen's father Henry in the upcoming DC solo movie.
Original Story: Billy Crudup, who will star as Henry Allen in Justice League, has reportedly dropped out of The Flash.
According to Entertainment Weekly, Crudup won't reprise his role as the father of Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) in the upcoming solo film. A source has also told the outlet that Sam Raimi and Marc Webb, both of whom helmed Spider-Man films for Sony, have passed on directing the movie.
Wrestling Wrap Up: Braun Out With Injury (Which is Terrible)
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Braun's out. Down for six months with a shattered elbow and now the struggle to muster interest in weekly WWE programming begins. We'd already settled into the post-WrestleMania slump, with little to light our way -- save for Fashion Files, Alexa promos, watching Sami Zayn constantly get ambushed, and the errant Drifter -- and now the promotions largest and most bulldozer-y star is gone.
Logan Director Says X-23 Could Return
Dafne Keen's X-23 could return in a future X-Men film, according to Logan directer James Mangold.
During the recent Q&A with Mangold and Hugh Jackman following the premiere of Logan Noir, Mangold was asked if he'd like to see Keen reprise her role as Laura/X-23 in a future film. While nothing's set in stone, Mangold said he's had conversations with 20th Century Fox about the character's potential return.
"Anything's possible," Mangold said. "I've certainly talked to them about it. I even talked to them about it before we made the movie. I thought she was just such a great character, but with what Dafne did, I think that certainly that's possible."
First Hellboy Reboot Promo Poster Revealed
The first promotional art for the upcoming Hellboy reboot film has been revealed.
IGN can reveal the promo art, drawn by Hellboy artist Mike Mignola, which is current on display at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival in France. The art includes the film's current working title, Hellboy: Rise of the Blood Queen.
Hellboy: Rise of the Blood Queen Promo Art