Supermassive Games has revealed that Tony Pankhurst has passed away recently at the age of 67. He was the face of the Curator in The Dark Pictures Anthology.In a post on Twitter, Supermassive Games said, "We are all saddened to hear of Tony Pankhurst's passing. He was the face of The Curator, and we loved working with him." On a tribute page, his family stated that he passed away on May 9, and shared that he was an avid Briton Hove Albion FC football fan. The family is also open to donations to "Hospice in the Weald," to which Supermassive Games itself donated £200.We are all saddened to hear of Tony Pankhurst's passing. He was the face of The Curator, and we loved working with him. 🤍 pic.twitter.com/ZZQbeViE8S — Supermassive Games (@SuperMGames) July 29, 2024 In The Dark Pictures Anthology, The Curator is the omniscient narrator in each of the games, often speaking to players about and reacting to what choices they made during their playthroughs. While Pankhurst's likeness was used for The Curator, the character's voice and motion-capture credits belong to actor Pip Torrens. Pankhurst portrayed The Curator in the live-action trailer for the series' House of Ashes entry.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Marvel's one and only movie for 2024, Deadpool & Wolverine, is a smashing success at the box office. After its first weekend, Deadpool & Wolverine earned $211 million in North America and $233.3 million from international markets for a global start of $440+ million.That's the biggest opening for an R-rated movie of all time, surpassing a record held by 2016's Deadpool. It's also the biggest opening weekend for any movie so far in 2024, surpassing Inside Out 2 ($155 million).Some of the other records for Deadpool & Wolverine include the 34th consecutive MCU movie to launch at No. 1 at the US box office; biggest opening weekend ever for July (beating The Lion King; $191.8 million); and biggest global opening weekend since Avatar: The Way of Water.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

During San Diego Comic-Con, Showtime shocked fans and announced a new Dexter TV show that brings back Michael C. Hall. Dexter: Resurrection, as it's called, is the next series from the franchise, which takes place in the present day.The 2021 spin-off Dexter: New Blood ended with Dexter lying dead in the freezing cold snow. But Dexter didn't actually die, it seems."I don't know what I am authorized to say other than, it's really cold out there," Hall told Variety. Whereas the original Dexter series was set in Miami, New Blood took the series to a much-colder climate. The setting and story for Resurrection is unknown for now.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford has teased the studio's next game, saying fans will learn more about what's coming next "sooner rather than later." He said this new game, whatever it might be, should be intriguing for fans of the Bordelands series, so naturally, people think he's referring to the rumored Borderlands 4 or Tiny Tina's Wonderlands 2."Oh man, I don't think I've done a good enough job of hiding the fact that we're working on something," Pitchford told TheGamer. "And I think people that love Borderlands are going to be very excited about what we're working on. These are fuzzy words, but sooner rather than later, we're going to be talking about what we've been working on, and I can't wait."The executive went on to say that there are "so many great things coming with Borderlands" spread across different types of media.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The final countdown has begun for the Xbox 360 store, which officially shutters today after opening shop almost 19 years ago. That means you won't be able to buy Xbox 360 games or DLC on the marketplace in a matter of hours. However, they will still be available to play and redownload for people who already purchased that content.Larry Hryb, also known as Major Nelson, marked the occasion on X, saying it was his "pleasure sharing all the thousands of marketplace sales and updates I've given over the years." Just over a year ago, Hryb left Xbox after spending 22 years with Microsoft, with his last position being senior director of corporate communications.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

PlayStation VR 2 $349 (was $550) See at Walmart See at Best Buy See at Amazon (Sold out) PlayStation VR 2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle $399 (was $600) See at Amazon See at Best Buy See at Target The price of the PlayStation VR 2 headset has arguably been one of its biggest barriers to entry, but right now, you can save a staggering $200 on this impressive virtual reality system. As part of the PlayStation Back to School Sale, the starting price of the PlayStation VR 2 headset has been reduced to $349, while the bundle deal that throws in Horizon Call of the Mountain is available for $399. These PlayStation hardware deals are already starting to sell out at some retailers, so grab one before they're gone if interested.PlayStation VR 2 — $349 ($550)See at Best BuySee at WalmartSee at Amazon | Sold outSee at TargetSee at GameStopPlayStation VR 2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle — $399 ($600)See at AmazonSee at Best BuySee at TargetSee at GameStopWhile it lacks the wireless design of the Meta Quest 3 VR headset, the PlayStation VR 2 is easily one of the most powerful and comfortable VR devices on the market. Like the PS5 console, it has an elegant design coupled with a plug-and-play design that allows a user to start playing games on it right out of the box. The Sense controllers are also great and have inherited a number of haptic feedback features from the PlayStation DualSense controllers to add extra layers of immersion to your games.Speaking of games, the PSVR 2 library has increased nicely since the headset arrived early last year. There aren't too many exclusives available, but third-party games like Synapse, Pistol Whip, and Arizona Sunshine 2 run very nicely on the headset.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Warner Bros. Games has released a new gameplay trailer for Quidditch Champions, providing the best look yet at how the game actually looks in action. The gameplay footage shows off the game's stylized graphics, gameplay, and character-creator tool.Players don't need to make their own character, though, as iconic Harry Potter characters like Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Draco Malfoy are on the roster of playable characters. The game also lets players choose from a selection of different brooms. Take a look at the full trailer below, which also highlights some of the different Quidditch venues.Quidditch Champions has a solo campaign mode and online multiplayer for when you're ready to put your skills to the test against the wider community.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Abubakara Salim is on a roll. Following his BAFTA-nominated performance of Bayek in Assassin's Creed Origins, he has starred in two critically acclaimed HBO series--House of the Dragon and Raised by Wolves--voiced characters in World of Warcraft, Diablo 4, and Stray Gods, and has even shipped his own game at his own studio, Tales of Kenzera: Zau.Recently, Salim joined GameSpot for an episode of Star Players, during which he shared his history with video games and which ones hold a special place in his heart. Turns out, one game in particular has massively shaped not only his work, but his life as a whole: Kingdom Hearts.According to Salim, Kingdom Hearts' "earnestness" and focus on sincere friendship has been a powerful force in his life. He told host Lucy James that the game has influenced not only his work, but "everything [he does.]"Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is the first player to be welcomed into Club 99 by Madden NFL 25. The honor means Hill has a 99 overall rating in the upcoming football game.On X/Twitter, the official Madden NFL account shared a video of Hill receiving his Club 99 gifts and honor. Also known as "Cheetah," the wide receiver was surprised with a suitcase bearing gifts as well as a video message from former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning. "This is absolutely the greatest, or the second-greatest day of my life--well, actually the third greatest," Hill said.Best WR in the game @cheetah is surprised with his #99Club Gear!Welcome back to the club 👑 #Madden25 pic.twitter.com/qB9uwpD2Ce — Madden NFL 25 (@EAMaddenNFL) July 29, 2024 It also means Hill is the top wide receiver for Madden NFL 25, after being listed as the second-best option at the launch of Madden NFL 24. However, he was bumped to a 99 overall in last year's game as the season progressed and became the first Dolphins player ever to achieve that rating.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 $50 (was $70) See at Amazon See at Best Buy See at Walmart PlayStation's Back to School Sale is now live, and if you're looking for a marvelous discount on Marvel's Spider-Man 2, you're in luck. You can pick the game up for just $50 at multiple major retailers. This $20 discount matches the best price yet for Insomniac's excellent PS5-exclusive sequel. And it's just one of many PlayStation games on sale as part of the annual Back to School promotion.Get Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for $50 ($70)AmazonBest BuyWalmartTargetGameStopSet shortly after the events of Marvel's Spider-Man and Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the Spidey sequel features both of New York's resident webheads facing their toughest challenge to date. Between Kraven the Hunter turning the Big Apple into his personal hunting ground, the Lizard going on a rampage, the arrival of Venom, and the havoc of their personal lives, the two web-slingers have their work cut out for them in a sequel that serves as a fun showcase for PS5 owners.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The final episode of House Of The Dragon Season 2 will air next week, but the show's creators hid a special treat for eagle-eyed viewers in the penultimate episode of Season 2, which premiered over the weekend: a cameo from Game Of Thrones author George R. R. Martin, hidden in just about the last place one would think to look.The blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo takes place fairly early on in the episode, during a confrontation between Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) and young Oscar Tully (Archie Barnes). The scene is set in the courtyard of Harrenhal, with a massive weirwood tree serving as the backdrop. But a closer look at the tree reveals that the face it bears is that of none other than George R. R. Martin. The story behind the enormous prop was shared in the most-recent episode of The House That Dragons Built, a companion series that tells the behind-the-scenes story of each episode's creation.Martin's likeness appears in Game Of Thrones for the first time as the face of a special kind of weirwood known as a heart tree."What's lovely about the show is everything's so character-based that even the tree is a character," VFX producer Thomas Horton said of the huge prop-tree, which was sculpted specifically for the scene.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

PlayStation and Team Asobi are gearing up for Astro Bot's release on September 6, which will give the quirky robot more planets to explore, more enemies to overcome, and a whole new set of skills to master. Considering Astro's Playroom served as a brilliant (and free!) demonstration of the DualSense Controller's unique features, it feels rather fitting that PlayStation has unveiled the Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense Controller. Taking design cues from Astro Bot, the striking gamepad will go up for preorder on August 9 ahead of its September 6 release. Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense $80 Preorders will open on August 9 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET and will be available in limited quantities at select retailers. That means you'll want to set a calendar alert if you're looking to get your hands on the stylish controller, as there's a good chance it'll sell out fast. We'll update this article the moment preorders are available, so you can bookmark this page and circle back next week.Along with a white and blue design, it features several accents and a pair of beady eyes staring out at you from the touchpad. See at PlayStation Blog While it may boast a striking new design, this is your standard DualSense. That means you won't get back buttons or customizable components as you would on the DualSense Edge, but it has all of the hallmarks that make the DualSense such a cool controller: haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and a built-in microphone.Preorders for the controller don't open until August 9, but preorders for the Astro Bot game are now available. You'll get some cool swag for reserving a copy ahead of time, including a bunch of in-game goodies and an adorable physical poster for your game room.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Deadpool and Wolverine has finally arrived in theaters, and if you can't get enough of watching the merc with the mouth violently interact with the X-Man, you can check out some great action figures of the destructive duo. Heck, you can even make your own Deadpool and Wolverine sequel with them, because they're going to be doing this until they're 90 thanks to all of that Disney cash.Right now, there are three figures available to purchase of each character--Deadpool, Logan and Headpool, and Wolverine--or if you want all of them in one convenient package, you can pick up the entire wave from Entertainment Earth. These figures will be released later this year, so they could make for some excellent Christmas geeks for the Marvel fan in the house. Preorders are selling out, so grab these Marvel Legends action figures before they're gone! Marvel Legends Deadpool $25 First up, there's the regenerating degenerate himself, Deadpool. As part of the Marvel Legends line, this action figure features screen-accurate details, plenty of articulation, and several accessories. You get alternate hands, his signature adamantium katanas, a pair of guns, and his baby knife. What's nice about this $25 figure is that it has storage for all of his weapons, so you can have a Deadpool on your shelf that's fully armed and loaded. Or if you'd prefer to keep him in mint condition, the packaging on the box makes it perfect for display purposes.Preorders are already sold out at Amazon, so snag it from Walmart or GameStop while you can. Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Amazon (Sold out) Preorder at GameStop Marvel Legends Logan and Headpool $25 Next up, there are two Wolverine figures to choose from. The standard one is dressed in Logan's typical loner attire, but it does have 20 points of articulation, multiple hands in case you don't want him equipped with his stabby appendages, and best of all, a Headpool accessory. In case you're unfamiliar with him, Headpool is a disembodied zombie-head Deadpool and is also known as the merc with only a mouth. Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at GameStop Marvel Legends Wolverine $25 The real attention-grabber Wolverine action figure here is the version that's fully suited up for battle. Sporting the signature blue and yellow costume, this Wolverine comes with both regular hands and a pair with his adamantium skewers extended. You're also getting masked and unmasked headsculpts with this version, to give you more options for displaying him.Preorders are sold out at Amazon, Walmart, and Entertainment Earth at this time. But you can still preorder the Wolverine figure at GameStop. Preorder at GameStop Preorder at Amazon (Sold out) Preorder at Walmart (Sold out) More Gaming, Tech, and Entertainment Deals & Preorders Super Mario World Lego Set Is Up For Preorder At Target PlayStation Back To School Sale: Save Over 50% On PS5 Exclusives, $200 On PSVR 2, And $50 On Consoles Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Drops To Best Price Yet Alongside More Great PS5 Game Deals + Show More More Gaming, Tech, and Entertainment Deals & Preorders Links (5) PlayStation VR 2 Gets Massive Limited-Time Discount At Amazon And More Retailers Seagate 8TB Starfield Game Drive Restocked At Best Buy, Discounted To Only $150 Best Buy's Great Summer Sale: Huge Discounts On Games, Laptops, Action Figures, And More Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is Only $44 At Amazon, But Probably Not For Long Get A Free Year Of Netflix Premium When You Sign Up For Peacock Through Verizon Info from Gamespot.com

By now you've probably heard that Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, not as Iron Man, but as masked villain Doctor Doom. This is not the first time he's been tapped for the role, as he was considered to play the menacing physician before Iron Man even entered pre-production.This information was first revealed a little over a year ago, when Marvel Studios released promotional material celebrating the first Iron Man movie's 15th anniversary. In a conversation between director Jon Favreau and producer Kevin Feige, Favreau recalled, "You had all met with him already for like Doctor Doom or something, on another project... so everybody sort of knew who he was." Feige apparently confirmed with a simple "right." Model and actor Julian McMahon played Doctor Doom in the original two Fantastic Four films, both released before Iron Man. Robert Downey Jr. won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar, as well as a Golden Globe and a BAFTA, for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer. At San Diego Comic Con, Marvel announced the titles of the next two Avengers movies: Doomsday and Secret Wars. The Russo brothers, who directed two Captain America films, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame, are also returning to direct the next two Avengers films.Info from Gamespot.com

Microsoft's vision for the future of Xbox goes beyond its own hardware--as the company looks to extend into streaming and mobile--but that doesn't mean Microsoft is abandoning Xbox hardware--far from it. The company has said, time and again, that it aims to offer a range of ways for people to become Xbox customers, and that includes via Xbox consoles.But what's coming next after the Xbox Series X|S? The future is still fuzzy, but Microsoft has dropped clues and made statements about what's next. In this post, we're rounding up everything we know so far about the next Xbox console.Keep checking back for more, as we will update this post with new details as they become available.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com