Video Game Tie-ins
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Casper Kelly’s Horror Movie Buddy Is Getting a Retro Game Boy Color Game
Casper Kelly's upcoming mascot horror movie Buddy is receiving a video game tie-in for the Game Boy Color. The retro-style game is scheduled for release later this year.
Marvel's Wolverine was inspired by one of the few video game movie tie-ins that doesn't suck: "We had the…
Marvel's Wolverine game director Mike Daly revealed that Insomniac Games drew inspiration from the 2009 game X-Men Origins: Wolverine for its approach to authentically representing the character's abilities. While acknowledging the difficulty in translating Wolverine's powers effectively, the team found common ground with the developers of the earlier tie-in game. A preview suggests Insomniac has successfully captured the essence of the character, differentiating it from their previous Spider-Man titles.
The Odyssey: Defy The Gods is an official tie-in with Christopher Nolan’s film on Roblox
The Odyssey: Defy The Gods is an official Roblox game tie-in for Christopher Nolan's upcoming film, The Odyssey. The game allows players to experience a Greek mythic adventure, featuring island navigation, puzzle-solving, and survival elements, though its target audience is noted as being over 18.
Baldur’s Gate TV Show Gets A Positive-Sounding Update About The Cast
Craig Mazin, the showrunner for the upcoming Baldur's Gate TV series, has indicated a desire to feature the key cast members from Baldur's Gate 3 in the show. Samantha Béart, who voices Karlach in the game, shared this positive update, noting Mazin's personal outreach. Larian Studios' Swen Vincke also confirmed discussions with Mazin, who is a fan of the game, and stated that the game's endings were designed to allow for future narrative expansion.
Stern Pinball SGF Hands-On – Gotta Ball ‘Em All!
Stern Pinball showcased several new machines at Summer Game Fest, including ones themed around Transformers, King Kong, and two versions of Pokémon Pinball. The Pokémon machines, based on the anime, feature a "catch 'em all" mechanic where players can catch Pokémon by hitting the ball into a Poké Ball on the board, recording them in a digital dex. The article highlights the nostalgic elements and fan-oriented designs of each machine.
James Bond’s Omega from 007 First Light Is Now A Real Watch You Probably Can’t Afford
Omega has released a real-world version of the Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph 007 First Light, inspired by the watch featured in the upcoming James Bond video game. This limited edition watch, priced at $9,400, incorporates bronze gold elements and is the first Omega Bond watch not to debut in a film. The article also notes the trend of video games collaborating with watch brands, citing examples like Hamilton's tie-ins with Death Stranding 2 and Resident Evil Requiem.
New Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition Trailer Celebrates Mortal Kombat II Movie Release Showcasing Film-Inspired In-Game Outfits
Warner Bros. Games has released a new trailer for Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition, highlighting character outfits inspired by the upcoming Mortal Kombat II movie. The Definitive Edition includes the base game, movie-inspired outfits, and previously released DLC. A promotion offers in-game currency for movie ticket purchasers, though it excludes the Nintendo Switch version.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Is More Than Just Plastic Arkham
Hands-on impressions of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight indicate it is a joyful evolution of Lego movie tie-in games, rather than just a plastic imitation of the Arkham series. The game aims to build upon the established Lego formula with new gameplay elements.
Fortnite's new partnered Star Wars games are a bad look for both Fortnite and Star Wars
The new Star Wars-themed games within Fortnite, including Galactic Siege, Droid Tycoon, and Escape Vader, are criticized for their low quality and lack of polish, resembling dated movie tie-in games. The article argues these experiences, developed by Fortnite Creative partners, fail to leverage the Star Wars IP effectively and highlight limitations in the platform's user-generated content capabilities.
Baldur's Gate 3 Is Getting A Novel Featuring Everyone's Favorite Vampire, And That's Just The Start
Penguin Random House is launching a new publishing program for Baldur's Gate 3, including a prequel novel focusing on the character Astarion, a real-life version of the Necromancy of Thay book, a coloring book, and a cookbook. While Larian Studios is returning to its Divinity franchise, other studios are working on new Dungeons & Dragons games.
The Official Persona Cookbook Is 38% Off At Amazon
The official Persona cookbook, featuring recipes from Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal, is currently available at a discounted price of $17 on Amazon. The book contains 55 recipes, ranging from beginner to advanced, inspired by iconic in-game meals and drinks. Atlus has not yet announced Persona 6, but the Persona series will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026.
Talking Point: If The Star Fox Rumours Are True, Where The Heck's Our Captain Toad Sequel?
Amidst rumors of a new Star Fox game, this article argues that Nintendo should prioritize a sequel to Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. The author points to Captain Toad's increased visibility in The Super Mario Bros. Movie and its sequel as evidence of his potential, contrasting it with the long gap since the last Captain Toad game and the lukewarm reception of the most recent Star Fox title.
Going Platinum: SpongeBob's Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated My Nostalgia for Old Tie-Ins
This article details the author's experience earning the platinum trophy for SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated, a modernization of a beloved PlayStation 2 tie-in game. It reflects on the era of licensed video games and how titles like this remake, alongside others like The Simpsons: Hit & Run and Batman: Arkham Asylum, have improved the reputation of tie-in games.
