Issa Rae will dive into the Spider-Verse for the upcoming Into the Spider-Verse sequel, where she'll voice Jessica Drew--better known as Spider-Woman--according to The Hollywood Reporter.Rae is best known for her HBO series Insecure and the 2020 film The Lovebirds. She's also the first new addition to the Spider-Verse sequel's cast. Only stars Shameik Moore and Hailee Steinfeld are confirmed so far.Details on the movie--and Rae's character--are light. The original film had Shameik Moore's Miles Morales discovering his self confidence with help from Peter B. Parker (Jake Johnson) and Spider-Gwen (Hailee Steinfeld) to defeat the Kingpin and stop the multiverse from collapsing, but the end of the film left the multiverse open for future adventures. Writer and producer Phil Lord has previously hinted that Japanese and Australian Spider-Men could join the cast of characters in addition to Rae's Spider-Woman.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Actors Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II are teaming up for Emergency Contact, an action film to be produced through Warner Bros., according to The Hollywood Reporter.Emergency Contact is an original concept, not based on an existing property, so plot details are light. The film will reportedly be a "high-octane action film set amid the underground music scene of Austin, Texas."Johnson is currently filming Black Adam for Warner Bros., and the upcoming Disney film Jungle Cruise is completed. Abdul-Mateen II is all over the place recently, having starred in HBO's Watchmen as Cal Abar, and in Aquaman (and the upcoming Aquaman 2) as Black Manta. He also stars as the titular character in the completed Candyman, and will appear in The Matrix 4 and Mad Max: Fury Road prequel Furiosa.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Saint-14 is one of Destiny's greatest heroes. Unlike the powerful figures who rose in the game's distant history with the power of the Light, granted immortality but not guidance for how to use it, the "Risen" known as Saint-14 never became a tyrannical warlord who sought his own power. Instead, he was always a protector of the rest of humanity, wandering the post-apocalyptic wilds to save humans from the many alien threats on Earth that sought to destroy them. Saint-14 is beloved by children and animals--a big, cuddly, Russian bear of a guy.He is also a rampaging, bloodthirsty monster, from a certain point of view.We got that point of view in the latest weekly story quest in Destiny 2's Season of the Splicer. A quick catch-up: the robotic Vex have done some kind of weird computer simulation shenanigans, and that has blanketed the Last City, where most humans and Guardians live, in an "endless night." That night is sapping electrical power, spreading sickness, and straining the City's resources. The Guardian leadership known as the Vanguard has recruited the help of the House of Light--a friendly group of Eliksni aliens, the species otherwise known as the Fallen throughout the game--to help deal with the Vex threat. In exchange, those Eliksni have been allowed refuge in the Last City.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

PC game hosting site itch.io has announced a new indie bundle with thousands of games and other accouterments that directly benefits Palestine in a time when the state's people are subjugated to a humanitarian crisis.The Indie Bundle for Palestinian Aid is a pay-what-you-want (above $5 USD) bundle that packages an assortment of experiences, with the headliner being Liyla and The Shadows of War, an atmospheric side-scrolling adventurer based on actual events about a young girl living in Gaza during the 2014 war. All proceeds will go directly to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency.The UNRWA is a nonprofit dedicated to assisting and advancing Palestinian people, providing food assistance and mental and physical health protection. UNRWA was one of the many organizations we featured in our charity list aimed at aiding displaced Palestinians by the recent Hamas-Israel conflict.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

After E3's forced cancellation back in 2020, the video game industry's biggest event of the year is back and merely a week away. On June 12, E3 2021 is kicking off and in addition to hours of exciting showcases, we're bound to get a whole lot of new titles for everyone's favorite portable platform, the Nintendo Switch. While the Nintendo Direct presentation on June 15 is definitely the one to watch for an update on all your favorite first-party games from Nintendo, there are a handful of E3 events that are sure to be filled with Switch titles. The Guerilla Collective showcases, which take place on June 5 and 12, are two of them.Over the course of the Guerilla Collective showcases, over 80 indie games will be featured--many of which are coming to Nintendo Switch. On June 5, titles such as Kung Fu Kickball, Endling, Beasts of Maravilla Island, and The Lightbringer will be making appearances. On June 12, you'll get a closer look at Archvale, Black Book, Death Trash, Batora: Lost Haven, and more. In addition, the June 12 event will feature a Wholesome Direct, a Nintendo Direct-esque showcase of feel-good games, many of which are indies and may be coming to Nintendo SwitchOn June 14, Capcom is hosting their own showcase, and while they've yet to announce just what games they'll be presenting, the studio has a close relationship with Nintendo, making it likely they'll have some Switch titles there. For instance, both Great Ace Attorney Chronicles and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin are coming to Switch in 2021, making it highly probably we'll see a bit more of them during the conference. A leak earlier this year alleged a new Resident Evil game is coming to Switch, though that's still extremely up in the air. It is also possible we could see a new entry in the Mega Man series there, as a Mega Man film is currently in production, making the time ripe for Capcom to release a new game to help support it.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

While Virtua Fighter has gotten attention in other games, such as guest characters in Dead or Alive 5 and as minigames in various Yakuza titles, the once-venerated 3D fighter seemed to be forgotten for a very long time. But with Virtua Fighter 5 once again revamped and re-released, does this star of the fighting game world still shine as brightly? Yes... but, speaking as a veteran Virtua Fighter fan, there are a few issues that keep Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown from claiming its crown as an all-time champion.Considered the granddaddy of 3D fighting games, Virtua Fighter sparked revolutions in visuals and gameplay and, even now, it holds a great deal of respect among fighting game fans. Its simple three-button control scheme and comparatively small character roster hides an incredibly complex and rewarding game--provided you're willing to put in the time to learn and improve at it. Some games in the series--such as the excellent Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution--are known for amazing tutorials and learning tools, along with engaging and replayable single-player modes. Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown, however, eschews that to focus on competition, and more specifically, online competition.Gameplay-wise, Ultimate Showdown will feel very familiar to veteran Virtua Fighter players. The base fighting engine is based around the earlier Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown, with all of the moves, characters, and stages carried over from that game. There are a few minuscule changes, such as different colors of hit flashes to indicate normal and counter hits, but the overwhelming majority of the gameplay is unchanged. And that's perfectly fine--VF5FS had some of the best fighting action you could find anywhere, with incredible depth of gameplay that has kept many playing for years on end. What is new, however, are the graphics and music, which have been completely redone in the Dragon Engine that Sega's RGG Studio has been using for its Yakuza series. Character models and stages have been rebuilt from the ground up, and it all shines with a visual polish that has Virtua Fighter looking better than ever.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Netflix has canceled Jupiter's Legacy after the first season debuted on May 7. According to Deadline, the cast has been released from their obligations and contracts to the series. Instead, the franchise will pivot to become an anthology.In closing that door, Netflix has also opened a window--Deadline is also reporting that the streaming service has greenlit a live-action adaptation of Supercrooks, which goes deeper into Millar's world of super-villains featured in Jupiter's Legacy. Said Millar, "We're confident we'll return to [Jupiter's Legacy], which could come back in a different iteration. Netflix also has an anime adaptation of Supercrooks on the way, so this all amounts to a lot of great news and content for Supercrooks fans.Jupiter's Legacy star Andrew Horton (Doctors, It Came from the Desert), however, took to Instagram to express why he thinks this isn't such great news. "I'm gutted," Horton wrote. "Jupiter's Legacy was a once in a lifetime experience, and one I will never forget. I'm sad and sorry that we don't get to continue this journey. I feel as though we had barely scratched the surface." Horton's co-star Leslie Bibb (Iron Man 2, The League) also took to Instagram to share similar sentiments, saying she "will miss wholeheartedly" the rest of the cast and crew.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Destiny 2's next big update has brought significant changes with it to Stasis abilities in the multiplayer Crucible mode, according to the latest patch notes. Long considered too powerful for PvP in comparison to other Guardian subclasses due to its ability to completely freeze other players, developer Bungie's latest patch has a number of tweaks to the Hunter, Titan, and Warlock subclasses that are designed to stop Stasis from dominating in multiplayer.For starters, the duration of all non-Super freezes against other players has been reduced to 1.35 seconds, Stasis slow no longer reduces weapon accuracy, and the movement speed penalty while slowed down has been reduced by 20%. One of the biggest general changes for all Stasis subclasses is that weapon damage against frozen players has been greatly reduced from 50% to 5%.For specific Guardian classes, Titan Behemoths have slightly reduced damage resistance when using Glacial Quake, Howl of the Storm has a narrower crystal-creation freezing radius, and Shiver Strike's flight speed and distance has been reduced as well.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Call of Duty: Warzone's weekly update for June 3 brings the '80s Action Hero event to an abrupt close. Raven Software confirmed Nakatomi Tower's special contracts have been removed and the vault is now closed. Additionally, Verdansk's CIA outpost is no longer operational and the survivor camps have been abandoned.New PlaylistsBlood Money Trios returns to the Verdansk '84 map, while Power Grab and Plunder Trios have been removed.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Someone on eBay is selling a McDonald's chicken nugget shaped like a character from Among Us, and the bidding has exploded to unthinkable heights.An eBay seller polizna listed the chicken nugget recently and so far there have been more than 180 bids. The current high bid is $99,897 at press time.This is not just any chicken nugget--it's from the recently launched Happy Meal produced in partnership with the South Korean boy band BTS.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

We've got good news for you PC gamers that have been looking to upgrade your GPU: The Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti goes on sale today...wait, never mind. Yes, despite Nvidia's attempts to curtail the existing GPU shortage with new releases and anti-crypto mining measures, the highly-anticipated card sold out almost immediately after being listed for sale on Thursday, June 3.As the Ti version of the already-out RTX 3080, this new card is slated halfway between the 3080 and the 3090, which is the most powerful card in the 30-series. In our review of the RTX 3080 Ti, tech critic Alessandro Barbosa noted that the card delivers very similar performance to the $1500 3090, but he also wondered if anyone would be able to find one.Many industry observers were hoping that the RTX 3080 Ti's release would help deal with the existing GPU shortage, which is driven in part by the ongoing pandemic and a global dearth of semiconductors. Nvidia also announced that the card would have the Lite Hash Rate feature, which makes it less useful for mining cryptocurrency like Ethereum. Best Buy recently stated that they would only sell the Founders Edition of the cards in-person to help fight the bots who snatch the cards up .While such measures may alleviate the shortage in the long term, in the short term, it appears that the RTX 3080 Ti will be just as difficult to buy as other cards in the 30-series.Info from Gamespot.com

A weekly playlist refresher arrives to Black Ops Cold War, as we continue Call of Duty's '80s Action Hero event. Today's June 3 patch notes include new playlists, a Gunfight tournament, and a double weapon XP event.New PlaylistsA new playlist has arrived for fans of Black Ops Cold War's '80s Action Hero modes. The Action Hero Moshpit playlist combines Die Hardpoint and Rambo’s Gun Game.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The first-ever LegoCon is happening June 26, and it will be an all-digital event promising live entertainment, exclusive announcements, and more.Lego says the event, which is less a convention and more a livestream, will run for 90 minutes and include behind-the-scenes access, never-before-attempted builds, appearances from special guests, and, of course, announcements regarding new sets. The stream will be happening live from the Lego House in Billund, Denmark, close to the company's main headquarters.It’s our first EVER official #LEGOCON! 🎉 Join us online on 26 June for an epic show, live from LEGO House! Find out more here: https://t.co/2JrJOQ2MEY pic.twitter.com/IrgNkNs9fW — LEGO (@LEGO_Group) June 1, 2021In keeping with the "Con" part of LegoCon, Lego is emphasizing that the event is also a way for the Lego community to connect, as viewers will be able to share their Lego creations as well as "vote" over the course of presentation, though what exactly fans will be voting on is unclear.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Chivalry 2 is officially coming out on June 8, and the game's launch trailer focuses on the mayhem and violence that the medieval multiplayer battler brings to the table. It features characters getting their limbs hacked off, explosive catapults, and even a good old-fashioned Sparta kick for good measure.As mentioned in the game's preview material, Chivalry 2 will feature 64 players on the battlefield at once, which can make for a chaotic but fun experience. The game has gone through a number of preview phases and open betas in the past few months, but June 8 is the official launch of the game. It will release for PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, where it's only available through the Epic Games Store.The game also features the usual over-the-top battle screams and rousing speeches you would expect from this sort of milieu. "This is a day that your grandchildren will ask you about!" one warrior shouts as you sprint your way towards the line of archers.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Quentin Tarantino has directed nine movies, but will he make a tenth? The director spoke about his plans for the future on the Pure Cinema podcast, saying he hasn't made a decision about retirement yet, but he wants to avoid the curse he observed of directors ending their careers on a low note.Tarantino's latest movie, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, was generally well-received and considered by some to be among his best work. As such, Tarantino said that if he retired from filmmaking now, it would be a mic drop kind of moment."Maybe I should not make another movie because I could be really happy with dropping the mic," he said (via IndieWire). "That's the frustrating part… a lot of the really terrific directors, it's like their third-to-the-last movie would have been an amazing, amazing one to end on, which goes back to what I was saying about myself. Or you know, if Don Siegel had stopped with Escape from Alcatraz, oh my f**king god. What a career…he really said it all. The other two were just jobs."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com