Footage from next year's long-awaited The Flash reveals Ezra Miller's Barry Allen hanging out in a lab. Though Miller joined the DCEU years ago, his first solo movie has been a long time coming. After dealing with director changes and release date delays, The Flash finally kicked off production earlier this year with Andy Muschietti at the helm. Miller will step back into the role of Barry alongside fellow DCEU alums Kiersey Clemons (Iris West) and Ben Affleck (Batman). Even more excitingly, The Flash will feature the highly-anticipated return of Michael Keaton as Batman. That's right: There are two Batmen in this movie.

Most plot details for The Flash are still being kept under wraps, though it's certain the movie will be depicting its own version of the Flashpoint storyline from the comics. In the original source material, Barry uses his super speed to run back in time and prevent the tragic death of his mother. However, this leads to multiversal consequences. The Flash is expected to follow a similar arc, but with its own DCEU twists. The movie is currently scheduled for release in November 2022.

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This Saturday marks the second-annual DC FanDome, the go-to event for all things DC. The virtual convention will feature breaking news and first looks at upcoming films and television shows, including The Flash. In a recently revealed trailer, Miller can be spotted in Barry Allen dress while at a lab. Perhaps this is Star Laboratories? Fans might find out later this week. You can see the trailer down below; the Flash footage comes at 37 seconds into the video.

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So far, Barry's DCEU appearances have been kept to the ensemble effort Justice League (plus Zack Snyder's director's cut) and a quick cameo in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Because of that, the DCEU has so many things it can still explore with Barry. That includes his work at Star Labs and, perhaps, his first introduction to his powers. The Flash isn't expected to be a direct origin story, but it could still touch upon how he got them in the first place.

The bit of Flash footage revealed in the DC FanDome trailer looks to be a part of a behind the scenes featurette, which will likely be shown at the convention on Saturday. The Flash's production is just about wrapped up, but it still seems a bit early to get something like a clip or an official trailer. A behind the scenes video will still give fans a peek at what The Flash has in store; in addition to showing more of Miller's latest outing as Barry, it could reveal the first official looks at Keaton and new Supergirl actress Sasha Calle. In other words, those looking forward to The Flash should probably tune into DC FanDome to learn more about this movie.

Marvel has cast Will Poulter (The Revenant, Detroit) as Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The third film in James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy series was initially supposed to launch Marvel's Phase 4, but plans went awry when some of Gunn's old social media posts resurfaced, and he was briefly fired by Disney. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is set to start filming later this year, ahead of its release date in 2023.

Marvel is being typically secretive about the plot. Still, it's generally been assumed it will pick up where Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 left off, with Ayesha of the Sovereign creating a powerful being to use as a weapon against the Guardians. Ayesha had created a birthing pod that radiated cosmic energy, and she believed the being within would be the ultimate evolution of her race. She named him Adam - and viewers immediately realized Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2's post-credits pointed to the introduction of the MCU's Adam Warlock, one of the most powerful superheroes in Marvel's comic book universe.

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Now, with production on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 soon to begin, Deadline has confirmed Marvel Studios has cast Will Poulter (The Revenant, Detroit) as Adam Warlock. Apparently, Marvel conducted a lengthy search to find the right actor, with Poulter and several other actors called in for auditions. Since late August, James Gunn and Marvel execs have reportedly discussed this and eventually decided Poulter's test was too good to pass on. The reports have been confirmed by James Gunn himself, who welcomed Poulter to the team on Twitter.

When the Guardians of the Galaxy made their big-screen debut in 2014, they were unlike anything comic book readers had seen before; Gunn seems to be taking the same kind of creative, inventive approach with Adam Warlock because Poulter doesn't feel like the comic book character at all. But then, the MCU's Adam Warlock will be so very different from the comics; there, he's a super-evolved human being, and he became bonded with the Mind Stone. The Infinity Stones were destroyed by Thanos in Avengers: Endgame, meaning Adam Warlock's most significant comic book arc can't happen in the MCU, and with Thanos having been killed when Tony Stark snapped his fingers, Adam Warlock's greatest foe has already been taken off the table.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 seemed to set Adam Warlock up as an antagonist to the Guardians, rather than as an ally; he was created by Ayesha as a weapon to be used against them, after all. Still, it's worth noting the space-faring superheroes may have had a power-up, given Thor has been traveling with the Guardians; Star-Lord may resent the God of Thunder, but he may well have good reason to be thankful for his presence in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

The director of Eternals, Chloe Zhao, reveals the films that she drew inspiration from for her debut directorial feature in the MCU. The film boasts a tremendous cast that includes Game of Thrones alumni, Richard Madden and Kit Harington, along with Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Kumail Nanjiani, Gemma Chan and Barry Keoghan, to name a few. Eternals is Zhao's first film at the helm following Nomadland, for which she won multiple Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Picture. It's also the third film on the MCU Phase 4 roster and is set to release worldwide on November 5th.

The story revolves around the Eternals, an immortal alien race created thousands of years ago by the space gods known as the Celestials, as they are forced to emerge from hiding to take on their evil counterparts, the Deviants. The plot takes place after the events of 2019's Avengers: Endgame where Thanos' snap is reversed by Earth's mightiest heroes. The reverse-snap, however, provides the energy to spark the creation of something called the "emergence," which could endanger humanity and incinerate the planet.

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Zhao sat down with Fandango for an interview to discuss the upcoming MCU feature and talks about the films that she drew inspiration from. She mentions how she paid homage "to many films and filmmakers" that made a lasting impact on her for Eternals and joked about how it became "a fanfare" for her. She also expressed her thoughts on how she could "do a lot of things differently," because of the "visual diversity" on show in the film. She continued to list some of the iconic movies that she watched with the Marvel team to find inspiration for the film. Read what Zhao said below:

"I would say I pay tribute to many films and filmmakers that had great influence on me in this movie. It becomes fanfare for me… I try to let them inspire me in different parts of the movie because the film is so diverse, visually. I could do a lot of different things. Particularly with the team at Marvel — our visual effects team, the action units, the design teams — we watched [Terrence] Malick films, particularly The Tree of Life and The New World. We watched The Revenant a lot, and Interstellar a lot. We watched Blade Runner 2049 and a film called Samsara. We watched that a lot. Obviously 2001: A Space Odyssey was very important, too. So, these were the films we had on repeat, and of course, there’s many other things in my life that I’ve watched that snuck into it."

The list mentioned by Zhao is quite a spectacular one to choose from with the aforementioned films being from some of the best directors working today, which includes Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve and Alejandro Gonzales Innaritu. The Chinese-born director also gave special mention to 2001: A Space Odyssey, which is no surprise, considering that the sci-fi film from the legendary Stanley Kubrick has continued to inspire and impact filmmakers for over half a century. It's also worth noting that most of the films from the list are of the sci-fi genre, which would make sense because of the cosmic nature of the story.

Zhao, like many other directors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has been tasked with making an epic franchise blockbuster straight after producing and directing a low-budget feature. Though, it's important to remember that the critical and eventual widespread success of Nomadland following its Oscar win is what helped her earn her place in the director's chair for the upcoming Marvel tentpole. The fact that Zhao was also given complete creative freedom with the project will surely be a massive boost to fans of the original comics and casual cinemagoers alike and provide her with a chance to add her singular style and stamp to the MCU. Audiences will get a chance to catch Zhao's highly anticipated Eternals when it releases in theaters next month.

Timothée Chalamet recently shared that he was told never to do superhero movies. The 25-year-old actor stars in two upcoming October releases, Wes Anderson's The French Dispatch and Denis Villeneuve's Dune (2021). Chalamet studied performing arts at LaGuardia High School in New York City, the city in which he was born and subsequently still lives in. In 2014, he landed his first feature film role in Men, Women & Children, and his second followed closely when he appeared in Christopher Nolan's sci-fi drama Interstellar, alongside Matthew McConaughey and Jessica Chastain. His breakthrough role, however, is considered to be his portrayal of Elio in Luca Guadagnino's Call Me By Your Name, a film adaptation of the titular novel by André Aciman, for which Chalamet received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in 2018. The star has also appeared in two films from Greta Gerwig, Lady Bird and Little Women (2019), both of which propelled him into further fame.

Chalamet's next major blockbuster, Dune, is based on Frank Herbert's sci-fi novel of the same name. It sees the actor take on the protagonist role of Paul Atreides, alongside a star-studded cast including Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Stellan Skarsgård and Javier Bardem. As well as this major release, Chalamet will appear in Wes Anderson's latest film, The French Dispatch, a newcomer to the famous faces that reside within the Wes Anderson universe. If his diverse ability as an actor wasn't already cemented, it was announced in May 2020 that Chalamet would play the part of Willy Wonka in a new Warner Bros origin tale, Wonka, about the well known Roald Dahl character.

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As the cover star of TIME magazine this month, Chalamet has revealed that he received an interesting piece of advice from one of his heroes. Refusing to name the person who offered him said advice, so as to not get in trouble, Chalamet admits he was told to avoid both hard drugs and superhero movies. See his full comment below:

“One of my heroes—I can’t say who or he’d kick my ass—he put his arm around me the first night we met and gave me some advice,” he says. [...]

“No hard drugs,” Chalamet says, “and no superhero movies.”

It appears that Chalamet's impressive filmography to date is in part due to the actor being selective in his roles. Instead of placing himself in a particular category, as is the case with many actors who belong to a movie franchise, the 25-year-old has demonstrated his broad range by moving from one genre to the next. Furthermore, the advice to stay away from the infamous Hollywood party scene, emphasizes that his "hero" has his best interests at heart. Chalamet also admits that he tries not to dwell on how he is perceived by the public, and doesn't take himself too seriously.

October is set to be a busy month for Timothée Chalamet, with the filming of Wonka and release of both Dune and The French Dispatch, but it appears that the young actor will continue to remain calm, collected and focused on his future roles. It will certainly be interesting to see if Chalamet will actually avoid superhero movies or if he will one day decide to enter that world. The star has undoubtedly made a name for himself, and it seems unlikely that any role he chooses, superhero or not, would have a negative impact on the career he has built.

Mass Effect is ostensibly a series of games about a small group travelling through space trying to save their galaxy. To most players, however, it's mostly about characters that are well written and defined - with Garrus being particularly popular.

Garrus is one of the more consistent characters in Mass Effect, both in terms of characterization and actual presence throughout the original trilogy. To say that Garrus is much beloved by many in the community is an understatement, and with Mass Effect games being well renowned for their romance, the bond goes well beyond friendship for many. Lots of people love Garrus, with some caring about him enough to make tributes to that love.

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Fan art of Garrus is pretty common, as is art of Garrus and Female Shepard together. Only introduced as a romantic option after the first game in the series, Garrus was not many players' choice for a lover on the first playthrough. After all, his appearance doesn't exactly lend itself to romantic thoughts right off the bat, in large part due to his craggy carapace, mandibles, and a head even pointier than Yugi Moto's. But there's enough personality beneath that hide that one fan created some beautiful art of a wedding between him and Commander Shepard.

Even among other artwork focused on Garrus and Shepard's relationship, this particular piece stands out for its detailed, beautiful characters. Garrus looks smart in a human style tuxedo that, it can only be assumed, was tailored for him specifically. Shepard, meanwhile, is in a wedding dress that shows off her muscular arms. She also wields two guns that are all done up in flowers and bows, which is a nice touch. Garrus, meanwhile, is wielding Shepard's hamster. It's an image made all the more bittersweet by the trilogy's ending, as fans get to see what could have been.

The artist behind this work is ElynGontier, who has a lot of video game fan art up on DeviantArt. This piece in particular was made as a gift for her sister, clearly a fan of this particular relationship. It's far from the only tribute players have made to Garrus in one way or another, with some very detailed Garrus cosplay showing off the fan base's appreciation for the Turian.

Through the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, new players are learning what made the trilogy such a ubiquitous conversation piece when it was still fresh and innovative. As such, now is the perfect opportunity to learn how to romance Garrus and find out what all the hype is about.

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is out now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

October is underway, and as fans anticipate Halloween by playing influential horror games, FromSoftware's seminal titles are considered. Dark Souls' morbid high fantasy and Bloodborne's gothic, cosmic horror make for festively spooky atmospheres, though they may not necessarily be considered as part of the standard horror genre.

Rather, Soulstober is fun art challenge that provides prompts for artists and creators to ascribe to the theme of their inspired works for the month of October. Soulstober's prompts, based on the activity's namesake, are purposely relative to elements in Dark Souls, such as "Soul", "Undead", and "Ritual". Soulstober's participatory event is only ten days into the month thus far, but fantastic illustrations have already been produced for the activity's initial prompts.

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Jess Seto, a concept artist and illustrator, has shared their extraordinary contributions to this year's Soulstober. Soulstober demonstrates that the eerie and paranormal characteristics of Dark Souls games are represented in these prompts, which highlight many of FromSoftware's more haunting storytelling mechanics. Seto's artwork punctuates each of Soulstober's prompts with mindful references to Bloodborne as well as particular titles in the Dark Souls franchise, with the first weekly deadline having been reached today.

頑張ります https://t.co/QlZ825n2LD

— J Seto (@l_aciel) September 29, 2021

Seto's Soulstober illustrations are all black-and-grey sketches with stunning detail that represents FromSoftware's character and environment art beautifully. Seto's first illustration was shared for the original prompt, "Soul", with Demon's Souls' Maiden in Black NPC. But going above and beyond the daily prompt quota, Seto has also shared a "Soul" prompt for the second day of the month in order to depict a Chosen Undead player-character harnessing a soul in their hand.

It has been a long, dark year for many, but at least for those in the United States, the danger of Coronavirus is not as severe as it was back in 2020. Players have new games to look forward to at the start of 2022, and plenty of good options right now, including the option to go outside.

That last choice is one that people have been making more and more, to the point where there's not as much time for gaming as there once was. Many turned to video games for the first time over the worst of the pandemic, or returned to an old hobby, but now that the danger has lessened, they are gaming less than before.

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According to the NPD Group, roughly half of the players who picked up gaming as a hobby have stopped playing regularly. The number of people who played video games on the regular in the United States of America jumped from 73% to 79% over 2020, but has now fallen back to 76%. Half the people who were trying it for the first time or wanted to become re-acquainted gaming have put down their controllers once more, or long time players have finally moved on.

Obviously. with the quarantine mostly lifted, players don't have to stay home and confine themselves to indoor activities anymore, but it's not just that. The gears of business are grinding back to full speed, as opposed to the crawling pace they took during the pandemic's worst, and people must once more keep up. Players don't have as much time to take photographs in Red Dead Redemption 2 anymore, as things have to get done. Despite that, players are still spending more on video games than before the pandemic.

Not only is the amount regularly being spent still going up, so is the amount of time people are collectively playing games. This is due in large part to older players picking up gaming again. Some people who saw Dark Souls appear, blow up, and turn ten years old clearly want to jump back into the gaming scene.

The upward trend in spending and time spent playing video games is definitely one that merits further examination, but the statistics of fewer people playing games with the pandemic's decline is a pretty healthy one. The fact that there's more to do than stay inside and play all day once more is a good one. After all, the pandemic did much more harm than just causing Ubisoft to change a game's name, and no one wants to experience it again.

Simultaneously a reboot and continuation of the franchise, 2018’s God of War reimagined the celebrated series into Norse mythology as a third-person action-adventure title. Developed by Sony Santa Monica and released to critical acclaim, God of War and its upcoming sequel, God of War: Ragnarok, feature an older, wiser Kratos as he battles with Norse gods and raises his son Atreus.

Kratos’ Viking-inspired update from the new God of War has been a big hit with fans. Now calmer and more reserved, Kratos no longer lets his rage get the best of him. His fighting style has changed with the gameplay revision of the newer games, too, as Kratos is now less agile but seemingly more powerful. This has led to fans pondering whether the older Norse Kratos would beat the younger Greek Kratos in a straight-up fight.

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A Reddit discussion has emerged asking that very question alongside an excellent idea for God of War: Ragnarok. Reddit user Gauri_aya11 has created a post featuring black and white art of the two distinctive versions of Kratos squaring up against each other, asking fans if they want to see the fight.

The pitch has prompted plenty of discussion on Reddit, earning over three hundred comments on the God of War Subreddit as of writing. Users are debating which version of the God of War protagonist would reign supreme, with some selecting the controlled strength and added wisdom of God of War 2018's older Kratos over the pure rage and agility of young Kratos from the original trilogy, and vice-versa.

While old Kratos’ character model certainly looks stronger, young Kratos has likely accomplished the more impressive battle feats, as he has killed nearly the entire pantheon of Greek gods throughout the original God of War games. Young Kratos also has seething rage and hatred to fuel his fighting spirit, although it could be argued that that may be a hindrance as well. Old Kratos is more of a controlled tactician, despite still being possibly even more powerful in terms of raw strength, and his added experience that might just help him best his former self.

The concept of Kratos having to battle his inner demons, personified as his younger Greek version, is an excellent one, as the fight could be used to show narratively that Kratos has finally moved on from his past. He could learn to control his previous rage in a more effective way, combining the two versions of himself into an even more powerful fighter. Unfortunately, due to God of War: Ragnarok’s delay to 2022, fans will have to wait longer to see where Sony Santa Monica decides to takes Kratos’ saga.

God of War: Ragnarok is set to release sometime in 2022 for the PS4 and PS5.

Because of its emphasis on absolute freedom detached from narrative consequences, Red Dead Online is essentially a bare blackboard for players to experiment and create. Red Dead Online's elaborate character customization has enabled players to produce inspired iterations of popular fictional characters, such as Trevor from Grand Theft Auto 5 and Patrick Star from SpongeBob SquarePants. The latest creation is an iconic horror character with a penchant for invading dreams.

A Nightmare on Elm Street's Freddy Krueger is one of the slasher genre's most revered characters. But Freddy has also become somewhat of a staple for downloadable-content that features iconic horror movie killers, particularly with his inclusion into the hyperviolent Mortal Kombat as well as the asymmetrical, horror-themed Dead by Daylight. Recently, a Red Dead Online player has concentrated their efforts on recreating Freddy inside the open world Western.

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HeySoloSoyYo shares a remarkable interpretation of the dreamscape serial killer as a custom character in Red Dead Online. HeySoloSoyYo's intricate use of blemishes and mottling perfectly imitates the look of Freddy's third-degree burns and reddish discoloration. It may have been simple enough to make a bald male character with a wide-brimmed fedora, but the particular facial features, sunken eyes, and pointed ears bear an uncanny resemblance that could be made even without HeySoloSoyYo offering a comparison photo.

ChefGuapo states that, after seeing HeySoloSoyYo's Freddy, they "never quite realized how Western Freddy Krueger actually looked." This is a testament to how well HeySoloSoyYo was able to put the character together, but it also strikes a chord with Freddy's aesthetic having a fedora and a unique style comparable to Western folk in America's heartland. Without the horrific burns and bladed glove, at least.

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition was one of the worst-kept secrets in gaming, with numerous leaks revealing the collection well before Rockstar Games made the official announcement. But even though Rockstar Games has finally announced Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, there's still a lot that fans don't know about it. This includes how much the trilogy will cost, and if a recent leak is to be believed, it could be pretty expensive.

Retailer Base.com is accepting pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, and the prices listed suggest that the game will retail for full price. What this means is that it's possible that Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One versions of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition will cost $60, whereas the next-generation versions on PS5 and Xbox Series X will cost $70. This has not been confirmed by Rockstar Games at the time of this writing, and it's entirely possible that these are simply placeholder prices, and so fans should keep that in mind.

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While the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy games will have some improvements, fans are used to remasters selling at budget prices. For example, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy had a budget price when it launched, and it included significant graphical upgrades compared to the original versions of the game.

It's possible that the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy games will all be getting similar visual upgrades, but that remains to be seen. It's just as possible that the games won't look much different than the HD versions released for PS4 a few years back, and so fans should brace themselves for that reality. Ultimately, until Rockstar Games itself decides to show Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition in action, all fans can do is speculate.

Despite announcing Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition and confirming that it's releasing by the end of the year, Rockstar has yet to release a proper trailer for the game. The latest rumors suggest that the Grand Theft Auto 3 20th anniversary on October 22 could be when the trailer for the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy drops, but again, nothing official has been announced by Rockstar, so fans should take this information with a grain of salt.

Rumors also point to the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy release date being November 11, but fans will just have to wait and see if there's any truth to those claims.

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition is in development for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and mobile devices.

This past week, multiple reports shared news regarding Konami partnering with developers to release games tied to some of the publisher's largest brands. Titles including new games in the Silent Hill and Castlevania franchises were reported to be in development, but the most substantial reveal was the existence of a Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater remake that is believed to be made by developer Virtuos Games. Now, a recently discovered job listing could provide further evidence of the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake's existence.

Twitter user Faizan Shaikh shared a LinkedIn profile for Virtuos lead software engineer Zhiyang Li on Sunday which featured what could be important information. Li's most recent job experience listed is for what he describes as an "Unannounced 3A Action Adventure game remake," in which he led a team of 12 developers working on the project's game engine. While a game title is never mentioned, Metal Gear Solid 3 fits the description of a AAA action-adventure game remake.

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Also notable in Li's profile is that his work on this unannounced AAA game began in October 2018 and not recently. This is actually somewhat contradictory to previous reports, which insisted that the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake is currently in early development. It's still possible for a game to be in development for three years and still be considered "early," but it could mean that it's a different project or that theres' more to Metal Gear Solid 3's development than is apparent.

One other detail from the original report on Metal Gear Solid 3's remake is that Konami is planning to release smaller remasters of other original Metal Gear Solid tiles ahead of Metal Gear Solid 3. It's possible that Li is referring to one of these other projects, plans for which could stretch further back than for Metal Gear Solid 3 itself.

Ultimately, the original report for Metal Gear Solid 3's remake is unconfirmed, and Li's connection to that rumor is just another layer of rumor itself. As such, Metal Gear Solid fans should probably take these leaks with a grain of salt.

The key issue behind all Konami-related rumors is that Konami's been distanced from game development for not just Metal Gear Solid, but most of its franchises for years. While it's absolutely possible (if not likely) that Konami is trying to resurrect these franchises, it's also possible that it changes its mind or shifts directions. Without an official announcement from Konami, it's best to maintain a healthy amount of skepticism regarding Metal Gear Solid 3's remake and all adjacent Konami rumors.

Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake is rumored to be in development.

Destiny 2 is one of those games where players can truly notice just how much attention to detail there is, with Bungie crafting every tiny aspect of the experience very carefully. This includes cinematics, with all the audio and video departments combining to create something truly unique, but even the base game is full of those moments where everything sort of falls into place. Those who played the game at launch will know how this feeling was always there during Destiny 2's Red War, right from the beginning of it all, when Guardians were forced to leave the City, Lightless.

This carried on in Forsaken, of course, with a wonderful soundtrack blending perfectly with the narrative and the characters. A striking example is the cinematic with Cayde-6's last stand against the Scorn in the Prison of Elders, moments before his Ghost is murdered by Pirrha, one of the Scorned Barons. That cinematic is the pinnacle of detail in Destiny 2, even including sounds like that of Ace of Spades reloading and gaining Memento Mori, or that of the Golden Gun Super as soon as Cayde uses it.

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However, a Reddit user by the name of warlockShaxx reported how Bungie missed something big, or maybe paid the notorious Cayde-6 a terrible homage in that same cinematic. In fact, Cayde is seen hitting many Scorn enemies and is known to be an excellent Gunslinger who never misses a shot, and yet the trailer never shows Firefly explosions from precision kills. As such, warlockShaxx states that is possible that canonically speaking, Cayde never actually landed a headshot, or maybe Firefly was for some reason absent from Cayde's version of the Ace of Spades.

Another Redditor called asylumprophet promptly replied to warlockShaxx's post by stating that this happens because Cayde was voiced by Nathan Fillion, and his sci-fi series, Firefly, was canceled. The joke is a brilliant one, and it ties with the original post perfectly, so much so that asylumprophet garnered more upvotes than the actual post itself, and plenty of awards too.

While many Destiny 2 players are still upset about Cayde's death in Forsaken, it may have been a blessing in disguise due to how many major story moments it created. Regardless, the reason why Cayde's shots never cause Solar explosions through Firefly remains a mystery, and with Forsaken being vaulted soon, it's likely Bungie will never really share the answer to this.

Destiny 2 is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S

Metroid fans finally have a new game to play, after waiting 16 long years. Fortunately, Metroid Dread has been praised by critics and fans alike, with some going to great lengths to secure the Collector's Edition and the matching Samus and E.M.M.I amiibo. For those that decided to skip the amiibo, it seems they've missed out, as a fan has discovered an exploit that helps restore in-game health and missiles in mass amounts.

Metroid games are known for their difficulty, and Metroid Dread is no exception. Many players have mentioned how hard it is, and mentioned how often they've seen Samus' suit explode open as they die in the game. However, it seems that by accident, those who own Metroid amiibos are at an advantage, as they offer in-game health and missile refills when used daily - the 'daily' part being the keyword.

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One fan on Twitter who happens to own the new Metroid Dread amiibos has reportedly found that if players suspend the game, enter their Switch user settings with the game still going, and change their system clock a day forward before going back into Dread, the amiibo can give the player another recharge of health and missiles. While the amount of health players get depends on the "day," it's possible to continuously use the exploit to refill Samus' health back to full if fans are patient enough with going through the menus over and over.

Another fan that has backed up this statement has stated that it isn't just the Dread amiibos that work, but all Metroid amiibos like the re-released Ridley amiibo. As such, dedicated players who happen to have a whole set of series-related amiibos could easily use this exploit to the fullest against the difficult bosses found on planet ZDR.

While the exploit may be tiring for some to use, it could definitely help a few players in a pinch when needed. All Metroid fans need to do to redeem the amiibo bonuses is open up the pause menu mid-fight, and enter the amiibo menu. Once the bonuses are redeemed, they can skip forward another day for more.

This is most likely not intentional and may get patched in the future like games with similar daily resets. Still, it could only be patched out somewhat in the same way Animal Crossing: New Horizons' time travel exploits were. At the very least, those that are currently having trouble in the game could use it to get ahead while they can.

Metroid Dread is available now for Nintendo Switch.

After a surprise reveal out of nowhere during this year's E3, Metroid Dread is in the hands of gamers after a 16-year-long wait. Naturally, fans of the series are incredibly excited. After waiting so long for a new title in the franchise, gamers are hoping for it to succeed by urging other players to give it a try.

While the idea of a 16-year hiatus may seem startling to those new to Metroid, older fans have known about a game called Metroid Dread being in the works since 2005. Back when rumors first circulated about Dread being in development, it was believed to be a sequel to Metroid Fusion on the Game Boy Advance. As the title had been reportedly in development limbo for some time, there hadn't been a 2D Metroid game released in 19 years, now broken by Dread's release.

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Metroid Dread has been reviewed positively by critics and fans alike. With gorgeous visuals and wonderful art direction that fans seem to adore to pieces, the Metroid series looks to have a bright future ahead of it. With that in mind, many fans of Samus and her adventures know that the best way to show support and a desire for more is sales. In order to make sure that the series gets yet another title in the works, players have taken to social media to urge more people to buy the new game with "#BuyMetroidDread."

While some are trying to advertise it and sing its praises, others are pointing out how Metroid Dread is already successful, hitting number one on online sales charts for preorders and purchases with ease. As the title may be already set for success, some fans are rallying together under the hashtag "#ThankYouMercurySteam" to thank the developers directly for their time with the game.

With a game as enjoyable for plenty of gamers like Metroid Dread, it's only natural that some players would want a sequel as fast as possible. The game promises to end the current story arc of the franchise with as much of a bang as it can muster, and if it delivers, then the only thing left for fans to wonder about is what awaits Samus Aran next after the game's events.

Still, Metroid fans at least hopefully won't have to wait too long for news, as Metroid Prime 4 is still in development. U

Lorde made a conscious decision to explore a "lighter" sounder with her new album, Solar Power.

The New Zealand-based singer-songwriter delved into a range of serious topics with her 2013 debut album Pure Heroine and its follow-up, 2017's Melodrama.

However, in an interview with Variety, Lorde - real name Ella Yelich-O'Connor - explained that she wanted to invoke a much more optimistic feel for her latest record.

"Oh, this sound is so light," she joked of her critics, before adding: "Yes, it's light intentionally. I actually think optimism is super cool. I begrudge no one what they want from me, but as someone whos done both, lightness is way harder to achieve than darkness."

To date, Mood Ring and Stoned at the Nail Salon have been among the most popular singles from Solar Power.

And while the star knew it was a risk to experiment with a new sound, she is pleased with the final result.

"If I'm having a joyful, transcendent time, I'm going to write about that," the 24-year-old continued. "I don't know if I'd be doing my job very well if people knew exactly what I was going to do. I take it as a massive compliment that people are super surprised.