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Disney Fox Deal Facing Hurdles

It’s learned the Disney purchase of Fox Studios is facing a hurdle in getting approved by Brazil.  While the pending purchase has been approved by the U.S., Europe, and China, Brazil’s antitrust body filed a report offering there are reasons for concern. Brazil’s antitrust regulator Cade said on Monday that a deal by Disney to buy Fox’s assets raises […]

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Justice League Rocksteady Game Rumored With Superman

A pair of rumors has hit the net offering that next DC video game from Rocksteady could either be Justice League or “Superman: World’s Finest.” A Superman video game has been rumored for literally years and it is known Rocksteady has been working on a new DC game. Superman: World’s Finest Regarding “Superman: World’s Finest,” the

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Movie News Marvel

China Approves Disney Fox Deal

The X-Men and Fantastic Four are one step closer to returning home as it is learned China has approved the Disney Fox deal. As CNBC notes, several countries still need to approve the merger, but the unconditional approval by China is a big step forward for Disney. In addition to the X-Men and Fantastic Four, Disney will

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Marvel Video Game News

Marvel Strike Force Gets X-Men Update

Get ready, Strike agents — the Brotherhood of Mutants have arrived in MARVEL Strike Force for a brawl of mutant proportions! Bestial Super Villain Sabretooth, the unstoppable Juggernaut, and the powerful shape-shifting Mystique are now available to join your super squad, with Pyro and Magneto hot on their trail.   With razor-sharp fangs, claws, and

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Disney Fox Deal May Be Done By Avengers 4

In a new report about Fox Studios executives getting promoted, it is mentioned the Disney and Fox deal has the potential to go through much earlier than anticipated, maybe even prior to The Avengers 4. While initial reports offered the Disney purchase of Fox Studios wouldn’t go through until Spring or early Summer next year,

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Fortnite Season 6 Now Out

Fornite Season 6 is now out with the latest Battle Pass also available, which introduces pets, plus those who purchased Season 5 get a tier bonus and more.  “Darkness Rises in Season 6! The more you play, the more rewards you unlock. Level up faster by completing Weekly Challenges to unlock additional rewards like progressive

Superman Video Game Pitched By God of War Director
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Superman Video Game Pitched By God of War Director

A new Superman video game has been rumored to be in development for literally years, and even Henry Cavill said he would voice the character, but so far there is nothing from the Man of Steel. The topic of no Superman video game came up at the recent PAX West 2018 where the director of

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Madden Shooting Leaves Multiple Fatalities and Suspect Dead

Today at a Madden 19 tournament in downtown Jacksonville, Florida saw multiple fatalities and many wounded following a suspect going off on a mass shooting spree, reportedly after losing a game, and then proceeding to kill himself. Police and witnesses have taken to social media to describe the scene as it unfolded and after the

Disney Fox Merger Approved; X-Men, FF Back At Marvel!
Movie News Marvel

Disney Fox Merger Approved; X-Men, FF Back At Marvel!

As expected, the Disney and Fox Studios merger has gone through as shareholders voted today on both sides to approve the deal, which sees Disney getting the Fox Studios assets including Marvel, James Cameron’s Avatar and the FOX TV networks. Disney bid a whopping $71.3 billion, which followed Comcast’s rival bid of $65 billion, but

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LEGO DC Super-Villains Comes To Comic-Con

Chaos is coming to San Diego Comic-Con 2018, courtesy of LEGO DC Super-Villains, the first LEGO game to put players at the center of a villain-centric adventure packed with favorite locations and characters from across the DC universe. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO Group and DC Entertainment will be hosting a LEGO

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Teen Titans Comes To DC Universe Online

Today Daybreak Games brings to life the beloved Teen Titans story, The Judas Contract, in DC Universe Online (DCUO). DCUO’s latest episode, named Teen Titans: The Judas Contract, introduces:  New Characters! Iconic characters like Damian Wayne, Terra, Jericho, Adeline Wilson and H.I.V.E. Master will be joining the Teen Titans family. Other characters like Starfire and

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Marvel

Ant-Man 2 Thoughts

Yesterday I finally got a chance to see Ant-Man and the Wasp, the sequel to the 2015 movie, and overall I was pretty happy with the film. I felt the movie was a good follow-up to The Avengers: Infinity War, and I agree with what Kevin Feige had to say in that “it felt right

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Agents Of SHIELD Doesn’t Need The MCU

A Review For Agents of SHIELD Season 5   I recently finished binge watching Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD Season 5 on Netflix, and I have to say that I was blown away! Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD Season 5 saw the cast go off to space, back and beyond in one hell of a cosmic ride!

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Where Is The Superman Game?

Prior to the E3 rumors swirled that a new Superman video game was going to be unleashed with gameplay footage from Rocksteady Studios, the maker behind the popular Batman Arkham franchise. The E3 came and went, and there was no big Superman reveal, and actually, Rocksteady didn’t even attend the gaming convention. Now Sefton Hill, game director

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The Walking Dead: The Final Season Announced

Telltale Games announces the premiere of The Walking Dead: The Final Season and releases an E3 trailer. Watch the trailer and find the info and images below. Telltale’s The Walking Dead: The Final Season Premieres August 14, Pre-Orders Available June 8 The final chapter of Clementine’s journey begins August 14 on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation

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Marvel Video Game News

Avengers: Ultimate Alliance Rumored

January of 2017 saw Marvel and Square Enix announce plans for the Avengers Project video game, but it has basically been quiet ever since. Now new rumors have hit the net suggesting it will be a reboot of the popular Marvel: Ultimate Alliance game titled Avengers: Ultimate Alliance. The rumor comes prior to E3 from a

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Superman Video Game Rumored Again

New rumors are flying that a Superman video game is in the works from Warner Bros. and Rocksteady. A Superman video game has been rumored for quite a while, but the latest is that it will be announced, according to 4Chan, at the upcoming Microsoft’s E3 conference on Sunday, and that gameplay footage with be showed off

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Marvel Video Game News

Marvel Battle Lines Announced

Marvel announces MARVEL Battle Lines, a new strategic card battle game featuring hundreds of iconic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains. In MARVEL Battle Lines, players collect and build the ultimate deck of Super Heroes and Super Villains to take into battle across an expansive single-player campaign with an original story written by Marvel writer

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Marvel Video Game News

Fortnite Thanos Gameplay

Thanos is now available for Fortnite. Players gain control of the Infinity Gauntlet and get transformed into the Mad Titan himself from The Avengers: Infinity War! Upon finding the Infinity Gauntlet somewhere in the map, players become Thanos and are able to use three powers, which includes an Infinity Gauntlet blast, a super jump and

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Marvel Video Game News

Thanos Coming To Fortnite

Following the Fortnite Season 4 update which included new super hero skins, it’s learned The Avengers: Infinity War‘s Mad Titan himself, Thanos, is coming to the game in a limited time mashup starting Tuesday, May 8! Thanos is coming to the Battle Royale mode, which will be the same except that the Infinity Gauntlet will be

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Fortnite Season 4 Launches

Epic Games launches the highly anticipated Fortnite Season 4, which includes new skins, an updated map and more. “Brace for impact! Season 4 starts with a BANG. Play now!” the video below teases. In Fornite Season 4, updates include that the map has been changed to reflect the impact of meteorites as players can battle

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Marvel Video Game News

Iron Spider Announced For PS4

Following the leak from a couple of weeks ago, now the Iron Spider suit from The Avengers: Infinity War is officially announced for Marvel’s Spider-Man PS4 game. Pre-order Marvel’s Spider-Man to unlock instant access to the Iron Spider suit inspired by the film when the game launches September 7. SYNOPSIS: Swing into action with this

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Marvel Video Game News

Infinity War Revealed For LEGO Marvel

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today revealed the content for the Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War Character and Level Pack, the new DLC for LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes 2. The upcoming pack, available at $2.99, adds a level and characters straight from the comics in celebration of the upcoming film, Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War, in theaters

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Marvel Video Game News

Infinity War Updates For Marvel Gaming

Movie goers won’t be the only ones setting their sights on Thanos as The Avengers: Infinity War will also be coming to Marvel Gaming starting tomorrow. Check out the updates and info below! “Spanning two months across seven games, our Avengers: Infinity War event brings the excitement of the highly anticipated film in appropriately epic style by

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Classic Superman Joins Injustice 2

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and NetherRealm Studios are celebrating Superman’s 80th anniversary in Injustice 2 for mobile by adding Classic Superman to the roster. The new character was inspired by Superman’s first appearance ever in Action Comics #1, red trunks and all! Classic Superman pays homage to the cultural icon’s first appearance 80 years ago