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Mass Effect TV Show Still Going Ahead After EA Cancels Mass Effect 5 And Closes BioWare, Report Says
A report indicates that Electronic Arts has closed BioWare and canceled the development of Mass Effect 5, despite the ongoing production of a Mass Effect TV show for Prime Video. Key creative personnel remain attached to the television project, which has been in development since 2021. The studio closure and game cancellation follow EA's privatization and subsequent cost-saving measures, which also led to layoffs and the halt of other projects like a new The Sims game.
The Greatest American Hero - A new shooter for the C64 by Commodore Spain
A new video game adaptation of the 1980s television series 'The Greatest American Hero' has been released for the Commodore 64 by Commodore Spain. The game celebrates the show's 45th anniversary and follows Ralph Hinkley's quest to retrieve the lost instruction manual for his superpowers.
Amazon is adapting one of Spider-Man's most controversial stories, and it's not going down well with fans
Amazon's Prime Video is reportedly developing a television series based on "The Clone Saga," a controversial and divisive storyline from the Spider-Man comics. The adaptation, which will focus on clones Ben Reilly and Kaine Parker, has been met with significant fan backlash due to the original comic arc's convoluted plot and perceived flaws. While changes are expected, Tom Holland is not anticipated to be involved.
Naughty Dog Is Working On Two New The Last Of Us Projects
Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann confirmed that the studio is working on two new projects within The Last of Us franchise, both of which will expand the series' canon. He also provided an update on the studio's other main project, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, stating it will be fully revealed in 2027. Additionally, work on the third season of HBO's The Last of Us television adaptation is progressing.
The Last Of Us Season 3 Adds John Goodman And Even More Actors From The Games
HBO has announced additional casting for the upcoming third season of The Last of Us, including veteran actor John Goodman and game voice actors Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander. Bailey, who voiced Abby in The Last of Us: Part II, will play Elizabeth, while Alexander, who voiced Lev, will portray Paco. Goodman joins as Joey. While the season is expected to be the last, creator Naughty Dog and writer/director Neil Druckmann are not creatively involved in Season 3.
Game of Thrones star Kit Harington says he joined the Harry Potter show because he thinks it's a "great"…
Actor Kit Harington discussed his excitement for joining HBO's Harry Potter series, where he will play Gilderoy Lockhart, replacing Nicholas Hoult. Harington, who previously starred in Game of Thrones, believes the series format allows for a deeper exploration of the books than the films did. He also voiced Lockhart in the audiobooks.
Mike Flanagan's long-awaited The Dark Tower TV show is still "very much on the table" despite his move…
Mike Flanagan has confirmed that his long-awaited TV show adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower is still in development and "very much on the table." Despite his move to Prime Video, Flanagan stated that the project requires significant studio commitment and that adapting the complex series will involve five seasons and two films.
Animated Diablo Show in the Works at Netflix
Netflix is developing an animated show based on Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo franchise. The announcement was made at Blizzcon 2026, with potential for further content related to the series.
Neil Druckmann försäkrar att Naughty Dog inte är klara med The Last of Us
Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann has stated that the company is still the steward of The Last of Us brand, even though they are not involved in the third season of the TV series. He confirmed that Naughty Dog has "a couple of projects" in development, hinting at potential future installments in The Last of Us franchise.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet's writing hasn't been influenced by Neil Druckmann's time on The Last of Us HBO show, but production lessons are being learned
Neil Druckmann, co-creator of The Last of Us, stated that his involvement in the HBO show's third season did not influence his writing for Naughty Dog's upcoming game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. However, he has learned production lessons from the TV adaptation, such as considering lighting and makeup, which are being applied to the game's development. Druckmann also confirmed Naughty Dog is not finished with The Last of Us franchise.
Neil Druckmann doubles down on distancing Naughty Dog from The Last of Us season 3, saying he had no involvement in the…
Neil Druckmann, creator of The Last of Us, has stated that neither he nor Naughty Dog had any creative involvement in the upcoming third season of the HBO adaptation. While Naughty Dog remains the steward of the IP, Druckmann emphasized that his focus is on other upcoming projects related to The Last of Us.
Naughty Dog 'Not Done' With The Last of Us, but Studio Not Involved With HBO Show's 3rd Season
Naughty Dog president Neil Druckmann stated that neither he nor the studio are involved in the third season of the HBO television adaptation of The Last of Us. However, he also indicated that the developer is not finished with the franchise.
Dave Bautista Shows Off His Transformation Into God Of War’s Kratos
Dave Bautista has begun training to portray Kratos in the upcoming Amazon adaptation of God of War, replacing the injured Ryan Hurst. Bautista shared a video on Instagram showing his progress in weight training, indicating filming will resume in late October or early November.
Kratos actor Christopher Judge says he read for the God of War TV show, but thinks Dave Bautista is "going to be…
Christopher Judge, the voice actor for Kratos in God of War Ragnarök, revealed he read for the role in the upcoming Prime Video TV show adaptation but has no desire to take it on. He expressed well wishes for Dave Bautista, who was recently cast as Kratos after Ryan Hurst was injured. Judge also reflected on his past lead role in Stargate and his current age.
Rumor: Xbox is considering TV adaptations of World of Warcraft, Elder Scrolls, and more
Xbox is reportedly in talks with Netflix, Paramount, and Universal to develop TV adaptations for several Microsoft-owned video game franchises, including Elder Scrolls, World of Warcraft, and Diablo. A new Halo adaptation is also being discussed, following the success of the recent Fallout series.
New Kratos Found for God of War TV Series Second Season
Prime Video has cast Dave Bautista as Kratos for the second season of the God of War television series, replacing Ryan Hurst who was injured during filming. Bautista, known for his role as Drax in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his WWE career, was a popular fan choice for the role. The series will also see a recasting of the actor playing Atreus for Season 2 due to a planned time jump.
God Of War TV Show Has Found Its New Kratos, And It’s Dave Bautista
Dave Bautista has been cast as Kratos in Prime Video's God of War television series, replacing Ryan Hurst due to an injury. Bautista, a former WWE star known for his physicality and acting roles like Drax the Destroyer, is expected to bulk up for the part. The series is planned for two seasons, with a new game, God of War Laufey, set to release on PlayStation 5 in February 2027.
Dave Bautista officially cast as Kratos in live action Amazon adaptation
Dave Bautista has been officially cast as Kratos in Amazon's live-action God of War series, replacing Ryan Hurst due to an on-set injury. Filming is set to resume shortly with reshoots of previously filmed scenes. The series is expected to be released on Prime Video, with a spin-off titled God of War Laufey scheduled for PlayStation 5 on February 16, 2027.
Prime Video's God of War TV show reportedly casts Dave Bautista as main hero Kratos
Dave Bautista has reportedly been cast as Kratos in Prime Video's upcoming God of War television series, replacing Ryan Hurst who departed due to injury. This casting news puts the troubled adaptation back on track for filming. The series has faced previous criticism for its initial promotional images.
Amazon's God of War show brings in Dave Bautista as its new Kratos
Dave Bautista has been cast as Kratos in Amazon's upcoming God of War television series, replacing Ryan Hurst due to an injury sustained on set. The series is an adaptation of the popular video game franchise.