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Rogue Prince of Persia, a modern reboot of the classic platformer published by Broderbund in 1989, is still in early access mode, but next week brings a ton of cool-sounding new stuff. Developer Evil Empire posted a blog on the game’s Steam page with information about the new update and premiered a new teaser trailer with some gameplay footage.The Steam page states that the update “effectively doubles the game’s content since launch.” “Act 2” includes “a ton of narrative polish from Act 2 and Act 1,” plus more biomes, bosses, and enemies. The update also adds “quality of life” features…
These are very difficult times, and it’s understandable that someone can go a little off the edge from time to time. As Norman Bates said in Psycho, “We all go a little crazy sometimes.” However, the new Xbox ad campaign has us a little concerned.Microsoft has launched a new marketing campaign for its Xbox console and cloud gaming services called “This is an Xbox.” It features posters and commercials filled with various objects that are all “Xbox”, including laptops, smartphones, and Meta Quest 3.Through thorough fact-checking, we have confirmed that none of these objects are Xboxes. That may sound like…
On Thursday, the European Union published the first draft of the Code of Practice for General Purpose AI (GPAI) Models. The document, which will not be finalized until May, sets out guidelines for risk management and provides a blueprint for companies to comply and avoid heavy penalties. The EU’s AI law came into force on August 1, leaving room for further details of GPAI regulation. This draft (via TechCrunch) is a first attempt to clarify what is expected from these more advanced models, and gives stakeholders time to provide feedback and refine the models before launching. give.GPAI was trained with…
Back in 2020, Warner Bros. erected a life-sized statue of Batman in Burbank. Last year, Wonder Woman received a 7.5-foot tall statue of herself at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood. One might expect Man of Steel to be the next to complete the DC trinity. Apparently not. I think it’s only a matter of time before Superman gets the recognition he deserves, but I’m sure DC Comics fans will be just as excited to hear that Green Lantern John Stewart has received his own statue. I can only imagine that Guy Gardner is consumed by jealousy. Check out the…
Marvel Comics has been revealing more details about One World Under Doom and its companion works, and today we got new information about Thunderbolts: Doomstrike. The five-issue series, written by Jackson Lansing and Colin Kelly and illustrated by Tommaso Bianchi, will be released on February 19th.”We can’t wait for everyone to see what Ryan and friends have planned for One World Under Doom. It’s a Marvel event with brains, heart, and incredible scope.” said Kelly and Lansing. “Thunderbolts is a key piece of the puzzle. It’s about what happens when the heroes openly oppose Doom, and how they must learn…
Super Graphic has released “MARVEL SUPER GRAPHIC: A VISUAL GUIDE TO THE MARVEL COMICS UNIVERSE”. The latest installment in the visual compilation series of infographics, this latest book by talented editorial director and writer Tim Leung will be available soon, following both Star Wars and comic book themed versions . This 175-page Marvel Super Graphic is packed with interesting statistics and graphics, making it the perfect coffee table book. As a beginner’s guide, it features events, charts, and random pieces of Marvel history, presenting easily accessible data in a visual realm. Photo courtesy of Christian Angeles An interior page of…
DC Comics added a new statue to the city of Burbank today as Jon Stewart was officially put on display. The design for the over 600-pound Green Lantern statue was inspired by acclaimed Washington, D.C., artist Jamal Campbell and created by American Fine Arts Foundry and Fabrication in Burbank. . Burbank Deputy Mayor Nikki Perez, D.C. president, publisher and chief creative officer Jim Lee, D.C. authors Jeremy Adams, Morgan Hampton and Tim Sheridan were among those in attendance.”John Stewart represents a significant milestone in DC’s history as the first superhero to wear a modern black costume, making his first appearance…
Action Comics #1075 has a lot to offer. This is a major milestone for one of the longest-running comic books in history. This provides a massive update to the Superman legend. It also features major changes to the status quo of Superman’s supporting cast members. Any of these three would be a big problem in an issue like this, but since Action Comics is now published weekly and has preliminary stories in that format, this problem can be solved.Let’s start with the main story. Part 6 of Phantom, by Mark Waid, Clayton Henry and Matt Harms, finds Superman and his…
As announced in School Library Journal, Penguin Random House’s children’s graphic novel publisher, Random House Graphic, has launched Ink, a line showcasing print versions of manga, manga (Korean comics), and webtoons. We have announced Pop. The upcoming comic line will be an age-appropriate counterpart to Inklore’s publications, which sell similar titles, albeit aimed at adults. The line starts with I Wanna Be Your Girl, a youth manga by Kai Takase that was originally published online from 2018 to 2020. A queer romance, the series follows a young girl who falls in love with her childhood friend, but the complexities of…
Skybound expands its Creepshow offering with the launch of Creepshow in Love #1 this February. The one-shot version scheduled to be released on February 12th includes three stories.”The Creep is replacing Cupid this year, and we can’t wait to show our readers why Valentine’s Day is the scariest holiday!” said Alex Antone, Skybound’s Editorial Director.Check out the cover by Chris Burnam, Mirka Andolfo, and Patrick Horvath below.LOS ANGELES, November 14, 2024 — Creepshow is here to help you have some fun this Valentine’s Day! Today, Skybound and Image Comics announce the release of an all-new spooky Hearts Day issue, “Creepshow…