Marvel has released new character posters for Ant-Man and the Wasp a month ahead of its release date, and they are as cool as they are revealing. This is the first time we've gotten a good look at Michelle Pfeiffer as Janet Van Dyne--the original Wasp--people seem to be pretty hyped at the idea of the Oscar-nominated actor in this role.
Pfeiffer looks pretty hardcore in the poster where she gives the viewer some serious side-eye. Other notable cast members who got a poster include Paul Rudd (obviously) as Ant-Man, Lost's Evangeline Lilly as the new Wasp, Laurence Fishburne as Dr. Bill Foster/Goliath, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, and Michael Douglas as Dr. Hank Pym.
Ant-Man and the Wasp is said to be centered around Scott Lang balancing home-life and hero-life as he is approached by Dr. Pym and the Wasp for a mysterious new mission. Taking place in the aftermath of Captain America: Civil War, Lang is beginning to come into his own as a superhero, but you know what they say about great power.
Ant-Man and the Wasp is set to be released July 6.
E3 2018 is fast approaching and our excitement for the biggest upcoming games continues to build. The show is bound to yield plenty of announcements and surprising reveals from companies, like Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, Bethesda, Square Enix, and more. To prepare you for the upcoming event, we've created multiple features on the biggest games we're likely to hear more about at E3, detailing everything we know so far about them and everything we'd love to hear. Below you can find a list of all the features we've made thus far. Be sure to check back often as we update this roundup with even more features.
There's a lot of excitement around Anthem leading into E3 2018 since it's BioWare's next big project and new IP. Expectations are high given this is a franchise debut from the same studio that brought us a slew of iconic RPGs: Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic, Mass Effect, and Baldur's Gate to name a few. To give you a look at what's ahead, here's what we know about Anthem, as well as what we're hoping to see from it at this year's E3. [BioWare's Anthem: What We Want At E3 2018]
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
A new Assassin's Creed game is inevitable; it's only a matter of time before it comes along. May's big Walmart Canada leak suggested an announcement could be coming soon, and it increasingly looks as if E3 might be when we get to hear about the game. A new leak has revealed a possible name--Odyssey--and setting for the next Assassin's Creed, which may be coming out by the end of March 2019. [Assassin's Creed Odyssey: What We Want At E3 2018]
Battlefield V
EA's Battlefield V is definitely a game we're excited to learn more about at E3 2018. Following the game's announcement earlier this month, EA and developer DICE plan to talk a lot more about it next month at E3. In this feature we're rounding up important details about the game including what we know about it so far, what's confirmed for E3, and what we hope to see from the game at the show. [Battlefield 5: What We Want At E3 2018]
Borderlands 3
A new Borderlands game has been expected for some time now. The series is among 2K's most successful franchises, and Borderlands 3 has been teased time and again. We know 2K has a new (but as-of-yet unannounced) game for one of its big franchises in the works, although it was recently delayed--rather than releasing by the end of March 2019, it's not due until sometime between April 2019 and March 2020. That suddenly makes it less likely that E3 2018 is where we get a look at Borderlands 3--or whatever the game ends up being called. Nevertheless, here's what we know about the potential project, as well as what we'd hope to see from an E3 reveal. [Borderlands 3: What We Want At E3 2018]
Call of Duty Black Ops 4
Treyarch is planning some interesting changes to the familiar Call of Duty formula with Black Ops 4. While every game in the long-running FPS series has had its own spin on things over the years, this year's game is looking to buck some trends that has already made the community stand up and take notice. There was a lot to take in from the May 17 reveal event, so here's a more detailed breakdown of what's coming up for Blacks Ops 4, and we want to see at E3 2018. [Call Of Duty Black Ops 4: What We Want At E3 2018]
Cyberpunk 2077
E3 promises to bring news on lots of big games, and CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 is definitely one we're excited to learn more about. While it is not confirmed to be at the event, signs are pointing to some kind of reveal in June. In this feature we're rounding up important details about the game like what we know about it so far, what's confirmed for E3, and what we hope to see from the game at the show. [Cyberpunk 2077: What We Want At E3 2018]
Days Gone
The setting is the Pacific Northwest. Freakers are on the loose. A biker gang rides on at the end of the world. This is Days Gone, the latest game from Sony's Bend Studio, the team behind the Syphon Filter series and the handheld Resistance and Uncharted games. But Days Gone is bigger than anything Bend has done before. It's an ambitious, open-world game in which you can travel vast distances while being stalked by hordes of zombie-like enemies. [Days Gone: What We Want At E3 2018]
Death Stranding
Death Stranding is one of the most exciting upcoming games appearing at E3 2018. The next project from famed developer Hideo Kojima has had us intrigued ever since its provocative E3 2016 reveal trailer. With the game confirmed as one of the four major games Sony intends to primarily focus on during its press conference, our hype and anticipation only continues to build. To prepare you for what's ahead, here's what we know about Death Stranding. [Death Stranding: What We Want At E3 2018]
The Division 2
Tom Clancy's The Division came out in 2016 and it seemed like an ideal cross between shooter and MMORPG. The game immediately set itself apart with its contemporary setting, a realistic depiction of a snow-covered New York City enveloped in a pandemic crisis. Two years later, Ubisoft has announced that a sequel is in the works and that it's set to appear at E3 2018. [The Division 2: What We Want At E3 2018]
Fallout 76
After nearly 24 hours of teasing on their official livestream, Bethesda has revealed the next installment in its post-apocalyptic series with Fallout 76. Set for release on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, the next game looks to focus a lot more on life within the insular inner-worlds of Vaults, and what comes after. Though the trailer was a satisfying teaser for what's the come, there's still a lot we want to know--so here's a more detailed breakdown of what Fallout 76 is all about, and we want to see at E3 2018. [Fallout 76: What We Want At E3 2018]
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Square Enix dumbfounded naysayers and hopeful fans alike when it announced Final Fantasy VII Remake at E3 2015. Given the resulting hype, you'd think that we would've seen more about the game over the past three years, but apart from a second trailer at PlayStation Experience 2015 a few months later, only rumors and scraps of info have surfaced. We've got our fingers crossed that this will be the year--that E3 2018 will be the event--when the curtain is raised and Final Fantasy VII Remake is properly unveiled. Square Enix will have a dedicated presentation at the show, and while we can reasonably expect to see Shadow Of The Tomb Raider, Kingdom Hearts 3, and a few indies from the Square Enix Collective label, the publisher would do very well to feature Final Fantasy VII as much as possible. [Final Fantasy 7 Remake: What We Want At E3 2018]
Ghost of Tsushima
Revealed at Paris Games Week 2017, Ghost of Tsushima is one of Sony's newest exclusives. There's much excitement around the upcoming open-world game, as its premise as a historically authentic samurai action game is one its most unique aspects. Here's what we know about Ghost of Tsushima, as well as what we're hoping to see from it at this year's E3. [Ghost of Tsushima PS4: What We Want At E3 2018]
Kingdom Hearts 3
Kingdom Hearts III has been a long time coming. While the series has had several spin-offs and side-stories since Kingdom Hearts II released 13 years ago, this is the game fans have been waiting for. To ready you for what's ahead, here's what we know about Kingdom Hearts III today, and what we're hoping to see from it at E3 2018. [Kingdom Hearts 3: What We Want At E3 2018]
The Last Of Us Part II
The Last of Us Part II is one of the most highly anticipated games appearing at E3 2018. As one of the games Sony intends to focus on during its press conference, we're expecting to gain a lot of new insights and hopefully see a bunch of fresh gameplay. To prepare for what's ahead, let's breakdown what we already know about The Last of Us Part II, and what we're hoping to see at this year's E3. [The Last Of Us 2: What We Want At E3 2018]
Metroid Prime 4
Knowing full well that it would leave fans wondering what's to come, Nintendo's E3 2017 reveal that Metroid Prime 4 is in development was short but sweet. All we got was a logo, and Bill Trinen's word that it is due to ship sometime "beyond 2017." We are well into 2018 now and there's still nary a word about what the game will look like, let alone what studio is currently piecing it together. Assuming that Nintendo makes a big show at this year's E3, here's what we hope to find out about the secretive sequel. [Metroid Prime 4: What We Want At E3 2018]
Pokemon Switch
Though not confirmed to appear during Nintendo's E3 2018 presentation, the upcoming Nintendo Switch Pokemon game is high on our wishlist this year. Here's everything we know about the game and everything we really want to see come June. [Pokemon On Nintendo Switch: What We Want At E3 2018]
Rage 2
After a retailer leak and a series of teaser images, we finally got confirmation that Rage 2 is real. Bethesda released a live-action reveal trailer that set the tone for the game and a follow-up gameplay trailer that gave us a glimpse at some in-engine action. Senior vice president of Bethesda Pete Hines has confirmed that we'll find out even more about the game at E3, so in preparation for that, here's a wrap-up of everything we know so far and what we want to see more of when June rolls around. [Rage 2: What We Want At E3 2018]
Red Dead Redemption 2
Rockstar Games doesn't usually have a large presence at E3; it tends to announce details about its latest games on its own schedule. But seeing as Red Dead Redemption II is only a few months away, it's possible we'll hear more about the upcoming open-world Western at this year's big event. [Red Dead Redemption 2: What We Want At E3 2018]
Shadow Of The Tomb Raider
Lara Croft returns in the upcoming Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the last entry in the Tomb Raider origin trilogy, which began with the titular series reboot in 2013. As one of Square Enix's biggest upcoming games, we're more than likely to hear about it at E3 2018. To prepare for what's ahead, let's breakdown what we already know about Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and what we're hoping to see at this year's E3. [Shadow Of The Tomb Raider: What We Want At E3 2018]
Splinter Cell
The Splinter Cell series has been dormant for quite some time now. Ubisoft has done little with its signature stealth-action game franchise for half a decade, but there have been enough shreds of potential information to think a new Splinter Cell game might finally be happening. With Metal Gear Solid in a weird place after Hideo Kojima's departure from Konami, the time is certainly right. Here's what we know about the status of Splinter Cell, as well as what we'd hope to see at E3 2018 if Ubisoft does decide to surprise us. [Splinter Cell: What We Know And Want At E3 2018]
Super Smash Bros. Switch
E3 promises to bring news on lots of big games, and Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. for Switch is unquestionably one of the show's most anticipated titles. Nintendo has already said the fighting game will be the focus of its overall showing this year, so you can expect a lot of news and reveals during the event. In this feature we're rounding up important details about the game like what we know about it so far, what's confirmed for E3, and what we hope to see from the game at the show. [Super Smash Bros. Switch: What We Want At E3 2018]
Rockstar Games doesn't usually have a large presence at E3; it tends to announce details about its latest games on its own schedule. But seeing as Red Dead Redemption II is only a few months away, it's possible we'll hear more about the upcoming open-world Western at this year's big event. To prepare for what's ahead, let's break down what we already know about Red Dead Redemption II, and what we're hoping to see at E3 2018.
What We Know So Far
Red Dead Redemption II was revealed on October 20, 2016. Developer Rockstar Games had initially teased the project on social media two days prior with images in the color and theme of Red Dead Redemption, but eventually confirmed its development with a trailer. While Red Dead Redemption II is a sequel in name, it's actually a prequel to the original's story.
Set 12 years before the events of Red Dead Redemption, the prequel focuses on the exploits of the infamous Van der Linde gang--who fans should already be familiar with. After a robbery in the town of Blackwater goes wrong, the gang is forced to flee. You play as outlaw Arthur Morgan, who must help keep the gang in-check in the midst of its desperate attempts to avoid the pursuit of government agents and rival gangs. It's also worth noting the gang includes a younger, less-experienced version of the original's protagonist, John Marston.
Red Dead Redemption II is expected to play much like its predecessor, focusing on exploration, hunting, shoot-outs, heists, and other side-activities where you'll interact with a number of unique characters. However, it also features a far more expansive map to explore. Based on what we've learned from trailers and early previews, your impact on the world is a bigger focus. As Morgan, you'll have to handle various responsibilities, such as resource gathering, earning money, and making sure everyone in the community is happy. Average citizens and members of your gang will react to how well or how poorly you treat them from day to day. This also impacts the honor system, which makes a return from the original, but now with more complex tracking.
What's Confirmed For E3?
Red Dead Redemption II is not confirmed to appear at E3 2018. However, Rockstar Games has a habit of debuting new trailers for its latest games at E3 press conferences. For example, Rockstar released a trailer for Grand Theft Auto V during E3 2013. Given the sequel's upcoming release, there's potential for at least another brief look at the game at this year's show.
What We Hope To See At E3
There are still unexplored mysteries about how Red Dead Redemption II actually plays. We're hoping E3 can be a place where such details are divulged. While Rockstar has typically been fine showing off trailers, a full-on gameplay demonstration could serve as a nice way of showcasing what Red Dead Redemption II's combat and exploration looks like.
Customization was an underutilized aspect in Red Dead Redemption. While you could craft a few new outfits, you couldn't really alter the cosmetics of anything else. We're hoping Rockstar confirms more customization options for clothing, weapons, and even your horse.
Multiplayer has been an important pillar for Rockstar's most recent games, so it would be great to get a better idea of what's in store. There's still so much we don't know about Red Dead Redemption II's multiplayer. Will the mode have heists like Grand Theft Auto Online? Will there be co-op? Hopefully, this year's show yields answers.
Lastly, we're still eager to hear more details about Red Dead Redemption II's story. From the synopsis, Arthur Morgan is a conflicted individual; his loyalty to the Van der Linde gang is slowly faltering due to the extreme circumstances they're embroiled in. It would be fantastic to learn about how these elements affect Morgan's relationships with his fellow gang members and those he cares about.
Hitman 2 is official; publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment revealed the game during a pre-E3 stream on its site. We've learned a few details about the game. It will be a direct sequel to Hitman, but unlike the previous title, which featured regular updates to its story via live content, Hitman 2's story will be revealed all at once on the day of launch (though there will still be some additional DLC released over time). Check out the reveal trailer in the video above.
Hitman 2 will feature "hyper-detailed sandboxes full of living, breathing environments." During the reveal stream, its developers hinted that interacting with environments and objects would play a bigger role and "everything in the environment can be deadly." It features multiple international locations, but it will highlight Miami and an in-progress motorsport race that form a key part of the game's story.
For the first time, this Hitman game will be a direct follow up to the previous one. The story will delve deeper into Agent 47's past, and get closer to Agent 47 and Diana's story than before. You embark on a mission to hunt the Shadow Client and unravel his militia for good, but after revelations about Agent 47, "nothing will ever be the same."
Hitman 2 will also bring co-op to the game. Sniper Assassin mode allows you to jump into the Hitman series with another player and work together to take down targets. The mode can also be played by a single player and is available now for those who pre-order the standard, Gold, or Collector's editions of Hitman 2. Get a look at Sniper Assassin mode in action in this video.
The game releases on PS4, Xbox One, and PC on November 13. Standard and Gold editions of the game are available for pre-order now, with the Collection's Edition coming soon. For more of the latest news and updates, follow GameSpot's full E3 2018 coverage.
By Anonymous on Jun 07, 2018 11:07 pm Ahead of E3 2018, WB Games revealed the release date and co-op mode for Hitman 2, which hits PS4, Xbox One, and PC later this year.
E3 2018 is almost upon us, and with it comes a wide array of press briefings. This year a new publisher is entering the mix, as Square Enix has announced its very own presentation to highlight its upcoming library. Among those are franchise heavy hitters like Kingdom Hearts 3 and Shadow of the Tomb Raider.
We're hosting the livestream of the event here on GameSpot, but if you can't watch it for yourself, you can follow this liveblog instead. We'll make sure you're kept up-to-the-minute on all the big reveals and announcements, along with anything else Square Enix talks about.
Square Enix's presentation starts on Monday, June 11 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. Come right back here at that time to follow along with our liveblog to get all the latest news from Square Enix. Once the show is finished, we'll also be rounding up all the news stories in one place for your reading convenience. Check out the full conference schedule to plan out when to check in for our other livestreams and liveblogs.
While we patiently wait, check out all we know about some of Square's biggest games.
All three games are currently on sale on the Xbox marketplace for Xbox Live Gold members. So if you've been looking for an excuse to buy any of these games, there's no better time like the present. Both San Andreas and Midnight Club have a 35% discount and Table Tennis is 60% off.
Red Dead Redemption is also on sale with a 67% discount. The game is already Xbox One backwards compatible. It might be a good time to pick up this classic before playing its sequel later this year.
Once a game is on the backwards compatibility list, it stays there for good. However, these discounts are only available until Tuesday, June 12. If you want to take advantage of any of them, act now.
Bethesda's E3 2018 briefing kicks off on Sunday, marking the third such presentation in a weekend chock full of them. We know that Rage 2 and Fallout 76 are on the docket. Both were announced just weeks before E3 and so far have been kept largely mysterious. Bethesda has promised its biggest showcase ever, though, so we expect to see more surprises in store.
We're hosting the livestream on GameSpot, but if you can't watch that you can follow along with all the news here on our liveblog. We'll keep you posted on all the big announcements and trailers as they're happening.
The Bethesda showcase starts at 6:30 PM PT / 9:30 PM ET on Sunday, June 10. Stop by then to follow along with the liveblog. If you miss out, we'll have a roundup summarizing all the announcements in one place to catch you up.
Until then, take a look at GameSpot's breakdowns of the two games we know for certain will be there: Rage 2 and Fallout 76.
Valve no longer has to make difficult decisions in regards to which games go live on Steam. In a blog post, Valve's Erik Johnson wrote that, from now on, Valve would simply let everything go live with the exception of "things that we decide are illegal, or straight up trolling."
Valve recently endured a significant amount of backlash for removing a large number of visual novels from Steam's library after Valve's new guidelines relabeled quite a few games as adult content. The company is probably taking this position in response to that controversy.
The wording Johnson uses implies Valve wants to maintain a certain amount of distance when it comes to the content of Steam's game catalogue. For example, Johnson writes that "if we allow your game onto the Store, it does not mean we approve or agree with anything you're trying to say with it." So if a player accidentally stumbles upon something triggering, they can't accuse Valve of supporting racist, sexist, or other discriminatory ideologies.
However, Valve can still bite back against developers or businesses that refuse to work within Valve's guidelines. "Our current thinking is that we're going to push developers to further disclose any potentially problematic content in their games during the submission process, and cease doing business with any of them that refuse to do so honestly," Johnson wrote. "We'll still continue to perform technical evaluations of submissions, rejecting games that don't pass until their issues have been resolved."
Johnson did not disclose what would constitute "problematic content," nor when Valve would start implementing these changes in Steam's submission process.
At this point it's no surprise when publisher 2K reveals a new annual installment of the official NBA basketball video game. NBA 2K19 is slated to come out for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC on September 11, 2018, but you can pre-order a copy now.
The cover athlete for this year's special 20th Anniversary Edition is the Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, who also appeared on the cover of NBA 2K14. The 20th Anniversary Edition celebrates the series' two-decade history. The franchise began as a Sega Dreamcast launch title in 1999.
If you might be interested in pre-ordering NBA 2K19, keep on reading. We've rounded up all the information about what comes in each edition, what kinds of pre-order bonuses to expect, and where you can pre-order the game right now to secure your copy for this September.
Pre-Order NBA 2K19 Standard Edition
Pre-order NBA 2K19, and you'll receive "5,000 Virtual Currency, 10 MyTeam packs (delivered one a week), and more." It's unclear what "more" is referring to here, but if it's revealed later, we'll update the article.
If you pre-order NBA 2K19 20th Anniversary Edition, you'll get to play the game four days early, on September 7. This version of the game costs $40 more than the standard edition, so what do you get for that extra money? Here's a rundown.
100,000 Virtual Currency
50,000 MyTeam points
20 MyTeam League Packs (delivered one a week). Build your perfect fantasy team featuring a guaranteed Sapphire LeBron card and more.
10 MyTeam Heat Check Packs (delivered one a week beginning at the start of the NBA season)
The comic book TV landscape is about to get even more crowded with the premiere of Freeform's Cloak & Dagger. The series, based on a Marvel comic book of the same name, follows two teenagers that don't know each other but are linked by a mysterious power that brings them together.
It's entirely possible you aren't all that familiar with Cloak & Dagger. Though the characters have been in the Marvel universe since first debuting in a 1982 issue of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man, they've yet to attain the kind of popularity Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, and Captain America enjoy. Still, even Iron Man wasn't the mainstream favorite he is now before being adapted into a live-action movie. Perhaps this show will do that for Cloak & Dagger.
Before you dive into the TV series, though, GameSpot wants to get you caught up on who, exactly, Cloak and Dagger are. After all, though they've been around for over three decades, chances are you've never heard of them.
Who are these people?
Tyrone Johnson (Cloak) and Tandy Bowen (Dagger) are a pair of runaways that met in New York City--not to be confused with Marvel's Runaways, though they do have a connection to that story. They couldn't have been raised more different; Ty from a poor Boston neighborhood, Tandy from a privileged life in Ohio. Still, the two become fast friends and are ultimately taken captive by an evil chemist.
While being held captive, the chemist uses them as test subjects for a synthetic heroin he's developing. What he doesn't expect is it giving them superpowers. They get away and with their new abilities, become vigilantes.
Truth be told, their origin story in the comics is pretty severe. It should come as no surprise that the Freeform version of Cloak & Dagger is going to alter how, exactly, they get their powers--along with other aspects of the story. Thankfully, the characters remain largely the same, as do the superpowers. You just shouldn't expect to see a crazed scientist shooting them up with heroin.
What are their powers?
This is where things get bizarre. The two have different powers, for some reason. Tandy is able to emit daggers of light from her hands. In the comics, she can control where they are thrown, for the most part. It makes for a powerful weapon at her disposal. She also has the ability to purge a person of drugs and toxins using her "living light," which is made of her lifeforce.
Ty is connected to the Darkforce Dimension, another universe of energy that has popped up a number of times in the Marvel universe. For instance, X-Men member Nightcrawler uses the Darkforce Dimension as a means of teleportation. In the comics, Cloak has a similar ability and can also engulf those around him in Darkforce energy.
What's their comic book history?
As previously mentioned, the two characters first appeared in Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #64, which was released in 1982. It was a year later when they finally got their own four-issue limited series, before getting a regular bi-monthly comic in 1985.
From there, the duo appeared in a number of their own comics, as well as the Strange Tales series, which was shared with Doctor Strange. Cloak and Dagger have also appeared in a number of Marvel video games, and even the animated series Ultimate Spider-Man.
However, they never attained the mainstream popularity of a number of Marvel's characters--and never got a movie. However, that almost happened in 2006. Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe launches, Cloak & Dagger was one of the properties Paramount Pictures wanted to adapt into a live-action film. Sadly, that never came to pass.
Who is the big bad?
Cloak & Dagger isn't your typical comic book in that way. While they have gotten involved in bigger Marvel stories against more notable foes--including roles in the Civil War and Secret Invasion events--for the most part, they are street-level heroes. They fight for those in need around them, taking on drug dealers, gangs, and anyone who threatens those on the streets.
It seems as though the Freeform adaptation will be similar, as the two come up against street crime, social injustices, and other decidedly non-supervillain problems.
What other MCU characters do they connect to?
Everyone pretty much knows everyone in the Marvel universe. Cloak and Dagger have been affiliated with everyone from the Dark X-Men to the Secret Avengers during their three decades of history. However, it's the Runaways that pose the most interesting connection.
Cloak and Dagger had a comic book crossover with the Runaways that see them attempting to join forces to defeat the Pride--the chief antagonists of Runaways--that never quite came together. However, this could be something the MCU rectified.
It's not going to happen anytime soon, sadly. Speaking at the Television Critics Association press tour in July 2017, Marvel Television head Jeph Loeb made it clear he wants the show--and others in the MCU--to find their footing before worrying about crossovers. "You'll see things that comment on each other; we try to touch base wherever we can," he said of Runaways and Cloak & Dagger at the time (via THR). "It's very much like real life--things that are happening in L.A. are not exactly going to be affecting what's happening in New Orleans, or what's happening in New York isn't on the minds of everyone living in Chicago. It's being aware of it and trying to find a way for it to be able to discuss in a way that makes sense."
Cloak & Dagger premieres Thursday, June 7, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Freeform.
The first trailer for the The Girl in the Spider's Web is here. It's the latest movie to focus on iconic hacker Lisbeth Salander, with The Crown star Claire Foy taking over the role last played by Rooney Mara in David Fincher's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Despite the change of actress, the movie looks like it will be a similarly dark tale of crime and revenge. Salander is described as "the girl who hurts men who hurt women," and this first trailer gives us a brutal taste of what to expect when it arrives in November 9. Check it out above.
The Girl in the Spider's Web is directed by Fede Álvarez, who previously helmed 2016's horror hit Don't Breathe. The film also stars Lakeith Stanfield (Get Out), Stephen Merchant (Logan), Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread), and Sylvia Hoeks (Blade Runner 2049). It hits theaters on November 9.
The movie is based on the 2015 novel by David Lagercrantz, which was a continuation of the Millennium trilogy created by the late Stieg Larsson. Fincher's 2011 adaptation of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was not a commercial success, and plans to adapt the next two books went no further, leading to this reboot. There was also a successful Swedish adaptation of Larsson's trilogy, starring Noomi Rapace (Prometheus) as Salander.
Days Gone is looking more and more like fuel for your post-apocalyptic nightmares, and now we know when players will be able to get their hands on this PS4 exclusive. During its pre-E3 announcement video, PlayStation announced the game will release February 22, 2019. Get a look at the new release date trailer above.
Days Gone is set in an open world in the Pacific Northwest. The action-adventure/survival horror game puts you in the shoes of Deacon St. John, once an outlaw and now trying to survive in a devastated world. We don't yet know what caused the apocalypse, but it's resulted in some pretty scary occurrences. Freakers, zombie-like humans and animals that have become mindless and violent, travel the roads, and Deacon must evade and battle them. It looks like a challenge, as they tend to travel in fast-moving hordes, much like the zombies in World War Z.
While plot points are still mostly unknown, Sony is pitching Days Gone as a story-driven game, with a heavy emphasis on the "golden path" rather than on dozens of side quests like some other open-world games throw at you. In the release date trailer, we see new animal threats: mountain lions (or cougars) and infected ravens. There's also an ambush event, as Marauders torch an old vehicle and roll it onto the highway trying to knock Deacon from his bike. We're introduced to a new enemy human faction, called Rest In Peace, or R.I.P., who worship the Freakers and kill those who don't.
The game was originally slated for release in 2018 but was pushed back to 2019 in March. It's expected we could see more details about Days Gone revealed during Sony's E3 press conference on Monday, June 11. You'll be able to watch Sony's press conference here, and for all the latest news and updates on Days Gone and other games, check out GameSpot's full E3 coverage.
Update 2: The next Sony announcement has come, and this time around it's a Days Gone release date. Following a previously announced delay, the open-world zombie game will launch for PS4 on February 22, 2019.
Update: The first of Sony's reveals has happened, and it's for an unexpected new Tetris game from the creator of Rez and Lumines. It's called Tetris Effect and is headed to PS4 with optional PSVR support. Stay tuned for more details on the upcoming announcements. The original story follows.
E3 2018 starts in a little under a week, and ahead of the massive showcase, Sony has released an announcement schedule on the PlayStation Blog leading up to its press conference on Monday, June 11. Starting Wednesday, June 6, Sony plans to announce three new games, a release date for an upcoming game (more than likely a PlayStation 4 exclusive), and details of "An Eagerly Anticipated Game [Coming] to PS VR," each being offered once a day for the next five days, effectively concluding on Sunday, June 10. From Wednesday to Sunday, each announcement will be held at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET (4 PM BST), as we join Sony for its countdown to E3 2018.
It's difficult to say what those three new games could be, as a few of Sony's studios are already working on named projects: Bend Studio is working on Days Gone, Japan Studio is supposedly working on Astro Bot: Rescue Mission, London Studio is working on Blood & Truth, Media Molecule is working on Dreams, Naughty Dog is working on The Last of Us Part II, and Sucker Punch is working on Ghost of Tsushima.
However, in the past four or so years, Sony has opened four new studios: PixelOpus, established in 2014; Manchester Studio, established in 2015; ForwardWorks, established in 2016; and San Mateo Studio, also established in 2016. PixelOpus is currently working on Concrete Genie, which is slated for a 2018 release, but there's no official confirmation of what the other studios are working on, so Sony could have these three studios announce their projects.
Sony's E3 2018 press conference is Monday, June 11 at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET (2 AM BST / 11 AM on June 12). Be sure to check our E3 2018 page for coverage of all the latest games, including interviews, previews, trailers, and more.
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