Nexon Is Developing a Free-to-Play Titanfall Game
Nexon is partnering with Electronic Arts to develop and publish a PC online version of Respawn’s Titanfall for the Asian market called Titanfall Online.
While today’s announcement was light on game details and launch window, Nexon revealed that the game will be a free-to-play version of the Xbox One exclusive.
“We look forward to working with the talented teams at Respawn and EA and leveraging Nexon's free-to-play expertise to deliver a new and engaging online game based on Titanfall To the Asian market," Nexon president and CEO Owen Mahoney said in a prepared statement.
An untitled sequel to the 2014 sci-fi first-person shooter is also in the works. Respawn founder and CEO Vince Zampella confirmed with IGN in March that Titanfall 2 is in development and will be released on multiple platforms.
Gambit: Channing Tatum’s Deal Reportedly Falling Apart
Channing Tatum’s deal with 20th Century Fox to play leading man Remy LeBeau in its upcoming X-Men spin-off film Gambit is allegedly in danger of falling apart, claims a report on TheWrap.
The rumour comes via an unnamed source who claims the star is planning to exit the project.
A second source confirmed to TheWrap that representatives for Tatum remain in active discussions with Fox but apparently conceded that “something is up.”
Fox and Tatum are yet to comment on the matter.
At this stage Gambit is set to hit cinemas on October 7, 2016 and is reportedly due to begin filming this October, with Rise of the Planet of the Apes director Rupert Wyatt at the helm.
Microsoft’s Already Upgrading Some PCs to Windows 10
Windows 10's official release isn't until tomorrow, but some users are seeing their PCs downloading and updating to the new operating system early.
As Windows Central reports, Microsoft has already begun to roll out the last version of Windows to certain computers in what may be an attempt to take some pressure off of their servers. Lucky users will know if they're getting Windows 10 early if they find a new folder called "$windows.~BT." The move will, presumably, make the whole upgrading process faster and smoother when even more people decide to make the jump on Wednesday.
Sense8 Creator “Optimistic” About Season 2 Renewal
Today, during Netflix's presentation at the Television Critics Association Press Tour, Sense8 co-creator/executive producer J. Michael Straczynski weighed in on the show's chances for renewal. An announcement many thought might happen today side-by-side with the news that Netflix had picked up Bojack Horseman for a Season 3.
"We're still awaiting word," Straczynski said. "We're in the process. We're waiting for a final determination. We're cautiously optimistic, but ultimately it's Netflix's call."
343 on Why Halo 5 Has No Split-Screen Support in Any Mode
343 Industries has elaborated on why it decided to “sacrifice” split-screen support from Halo 5: Guardians, explaining the “difficult” decision in a post on Halo Waypoint.
“The decision to remove split-screen support from Halo 5: Guardians was one of the most difficult ones we’ve ever had to make as a studio,” wrote 343’s studio head Josh Holmes. “We know that for many of our fans, Halo has meant playing together with friends in the same room. We all have great memories of past Halo split-screen multiplayer matches.”
Holmes explained the “tough” choice was made due to the team’s desire “for scale, fidelity and focus.”
Banshee to End with Season 4
When Cinemax renewed Banshee for an eight-episode Season 4 - two episodes less than the usual 10 - fans wondered if it signaled the end. Well, that plus the fact that Banshee EP/Showrunner Greg Yaitanes was also developing a new series for Cinemax called Quarry - and that he'd be directing all eight episodes of its first season.
Now TVLine.com has learned that Banshee is in fact ending with Season 4 - though still unconfirmed by Cinemax at this point.
Antony Starr as Lucas Hood in Banshee.
Director Talks New Spidey
Jon Watts, the director set to helm Marvel and Sony's upcoming Spider-Man reboot, believes the recently cast Tom Holland will be "perfect" for the role of the web-slinging hero.
"He can be a real high school student," Watts told EW. "That’s why people love Spider-Man. He’s the most grounded, relatable of superheroes. And Tom can really do that. He captures that. And he can do a standing back-flip. He’s perfect."
Holland will appear as Spidey before the standalone film in Captain America: Civil War, requiring a collaborative process within the Marvel film universe that Watts only had good things to say about.
Will the New Doom Feel Like Old Doom?
Id's upcoming Doom uses some game mechanics usually associated with older shooters: Health doesn't regenerate, you don't need to reload, and your movement speed is incredibly high.
But in other ways, Doom feels more contemporary. It uses loadouts in multiplayer, and you can mantle to move through the environment, for example.
At QuakeCon, I spoke with Marty Stratton, the Executive Producer on Doom, about how his team is blending old and new. It turns out the answer isn't so simple.
"Ultimately, I don’t think it’s about old and new," Stratton said. "It’s about what’s fun and what’s Doom. We started early on with trying to figure out the game’s identity. Not what is 'old Doom,' but what is Doom? How does it make us feel? What do we want from a Doom experience? When we boil it down, are the things we’re doing feeding into that?"
Pine Signs on to Wonder Woman
Warner Bros. appears to have found Wonder Woman’s love interest in the upcoming DC movie.
The Wrap reports Star Trek's Chris Pine has closed on a deal to star as Steve Trevor in Wonder Woman, with Gal Gadot of course playing the titular role. According to sources, Pine signed a multi-picture deal, including sequel options.
In the comic books, U.S. Army intelligence officer Steve Trevor crashes a plane on Paradise Island, Princess Diana's home. She cares for him, follows him home, and eventually becomes Wonder Woman.
Pine was previously rumored to be up for the role of Steve Trevor and was most recently rumored to be in the running to star as Hal Jordan in the Green Lantern Corps movie. It would seem that is no longer the case.
Meta Knight Statue Announced from First 4 Figures
Collectible company First 4 Figures has revealed its next video game-inspired creation, a statue of Kirby's rival Meta Knight.
The 16-inch statue is cast in polystone resin and hand-painted, showing Meta Knight dashing into battle with a trail of flames and wielding his sword, Galaxia. It's now available for pre-order on the official site.
