Proximus Caesar Reigns In Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Clip
While Andy Serkis’ Caesar was last seen in 2018’s War for the Planet of the Apes, he’s been gone a much longer time in the upcoming sequel, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Nearly 300 years have passed since Caesar’s death, and apes are now the dominant species on Earth. However, Caesar would probably be horrified by his self-proclaimed successor, Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand). Especially since Proximus twists and perverts the meaning of Caesar’s teachings while enslaving apes and humans alike.
Perhaps the most disturbing aspect of the newly released preview clip from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is how many of Proximus’ followers hang on his every word, especially when he gets them to chant “apes together strong.”
The only ape in this scene who isn’t in Proximus’ thrall is Noa (Owen Teague), the young and heroic ape who is the new protagonist of the franchise. It’s unclear if Noa is a prisoner or if he has infiltrated Proximus’ seaside fortress. Either way, he’s vastly outnumbered by Proximus’ followers.
20th Century Studios has also released a new video where Serkis expresses his admiration for director Wes Ball’s work on Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and the feeling is apparently mutual for Ball.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will be released on Friday, May 10.
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Humble Bundle’s Spring Sale Is Stacked With Great Game Deals
Humble Bundle’s Spring Sale 2024 is underway, offering big price cuts on hundreds of PC games, including titles from big publishers and small indies. Many of the games in the sale are even Steam Deck compatible.
The sale is kicking off at the perfect time for anyone who recently got into the Fallout TV series on Amazon Prime and wants to experience the post-apocalyptic games the show is based on. Every mainline Fallout game is discounted in the sale, including the two original isometric 90s RPGs available in the Fallout Classic Collection for $5 (was $20). If you want to play modern, first-person titles in the franchise, Fallout 3: Game of the Year edition is just $5 (was $20), Fallout New Vegas: Ultimate Edition is $6.49 (was $20), and Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition is $15 (was $60). You can also get Fallout 76, which offers an online multiplayer spin on the series’ open-world RPG formula, for just $8 (was $40). Many of Bethesda’s other open-world RPGs like Skyrim and Starfield are also part of the sale.
If all those Fallout deals aren’t enough post-apocalyptic roleplaying for you, there’s also Wasteland 3: The Colorado Collection, which features an isometric perspective and turn-based combat like Fallouts 1 and 2, but with modern graphics, controls, and presentation.
While big sales like this are the perfect chance to pick up older releases for cheap, you’ll also find discounts on newer games like the first-person survival shooter Abiotic Factor and the medieval city-building strategy game Manor Lords. It’s also a good time to grab acclaimed indies like Celeste, Inscription, Slay The Spire, and more while they’re on sale.
Many of the deals in Humble’s Spring Sale are continuations of several discounts from the recent Golden Week sales from Japanese publishers like Capcom, Sega, and Square Enix. Check the list below for a bunch more of our favorite deals in Humble’s Spring Sale. The sale only runs through May 21, so be sure to take advantage of these discounts before they’re gone.
While you’re shopping at Humble, you should also check out May’s Humble Choice lineup. Subscribers can get eight PC games (Steam keys) for $12, including Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Hi-Fi Rush. Once you claim the games, they will stay in your library forever, even if you cancel your subscription, so you can view Humble Choice as a traditional game bundle. Active subscribers can also the Humble Vault, a rotating library of 50-plus DRM-free games.
For even more PC game deals, check out our roundup of the 75 best deals in Fanatical’s massive May Madness sale.
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Disney CEO On Password-Sharing Crackdown: “We Feel Quite Bullish About It”
There will be no one to stop Disney from going after Disney+ subscribers who share passwords soon, and CEO Bob Iger seems quite pleased with the plan. On an earnings call this morning, Iger expressed feeling “quite bullish about it.”
Interestingly enough, part of Iger’s optimism stems from a streaming competitor in Netflix. “Obviously, we’re heartened by the results that Netflix has delivered in their password-sharing initiative and believe that will be one of the contributors to growth, as [CFO Hugh Johnston] noted going forward,” said Iger on the call, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Netflix reportedly saw a huge growth in subscribers following a new ban on password-sharing by subscribers. In 2022, it was believed that roughly 100 million Netflix subscribers shared their accounts with family and friends.
The Disney password-word sharing crackdown will start in June before going fully operational in September. In fact, the first steps already took place in March when Disney updated terms for Disney+ and Hulu subscribers that prohibits offering your account info to people outside your residence.
Before the full rollout of the crackdown, Disney+ gained almost 8 million subscribers in the US and Canada for the company’s quarter ending March 30. For more, find out what’s new to Disney+ this month.
Looking ahead, Iger also talked about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, saying the new status quo will roughly be two Disney+ shows yearly in the superhero franchise.
How Persona 5 Dev’s New Game, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Changes Combat And Relationships
Metaphor: ReFantazio–the upcoming RPG from the developers of Persona 3, 4, and 5–has received a substantial news update prior to its release later this fall. The update delves into more of the game’s systems, including combat, archetypes, and bonds, as well as offers fans a closer look at some of the game’s art and locations.
According to Studio Zero, Metaphor: ReFantazio’s combat will be one of its more innovative features and “an evolution in command battle.” Rather than traditional turn-based battle, the game will implement a “Fast and Squad” system that allows players to switch between real-time action, or Fast mode, and traditional command based combat, referred to in the game as Squad mode. When in Fast mode, players can use the lock-on, dash, and evade functions while they are exploring, eliminating the need to enter traditional turn-based combat. Studio Zero recommends reserving this function when in an area filled with lower-level enemies you’ve previous encountered, though it can also be used to gain advantage on an enemy before entering Squad battle.
Squad battle will resemble the more strategic command battle system we’ve come to expect from Studio Zero, and allows four characters to engage in turn-based combat using their Archetypes and special skills. Based on the description, it seems like Archetypes will play out very similarly to summoning a character’s persona in the Persona series, and will allow players to perform powerful attacks that strike enemies’ weaknesses. Studio Zero stated the “difficulty level of battles in this game is intentionally made to be high,” meaning players should be prepared to enter a lot of strategic battles. Fortunately, the studio shared that the protagonist’s fairy companion, Gallica, will have an ability known as Fae Sight, which allows you to understand the strength of the monsters within a dungeon.
Understanding and using Archetypes will be vital to player’s success in battle, according to Studio Zero. Archetypes are awakened when party members “face their fears” and form bonds with “their supportive followers to awaken the power of heroic images.” The protagonist can transform into a number of Archetypes in battle, with different Archetypes possessing different benefits and personalities. Some of the confirmed Archetypes are the Seeker, the Mage, and the Thief.
To power up these Archetypes, players will need to form bonds with party members and various people throughout their journey. As the protagonist strengthens his bonds with others, he will both awaken and strengthen different Archetypes. Additionally, forming connections with others allows for what Studio Zero refers to as “followers’ stories” to play out. These stories will add context to the game and “greatly influence party development and the story experience.”
Metaphor Re:Fantazio will contain both main dungeons and side dungeons, all of which the game’s party will travel to via Gauntlet Runner. Studio Zero described a Gauntlet Runner as “a large armored vehicle designed to move safely through such a wilderness.” In addition to providing transportation, it will also act as the party’s mobile base–similar to a “camper van” according to the developers. While in the Gauntlet Runner, players will be able to cook, read, chat with teammates, and even take a nap.
The studio then shared a first look at two of the game’s primary locations: Castle Town Martira and the Royal Capital. Whereas the Capital is a massive city with bustling markets–and extreme wealth inequality–Martira is more pastoral, and will offer shops, a tavern, and an inn players can go to to take on bounties and meet up with informants for pertinent information. Both locations reside in the Kingdom of Euchronia.
Once in a location, players must “conquer the main quest within their designated period of stay in each region,” making it seem like the game will be more linear rather than open-world. Each main quest will have a designated deadline, making completing side quests and strengthening the party an “important option,” according to Studio Zero.
On the subject of deadlines, Studio Zero has also confirmed the game will use a date system and the entire game will be set over the course of six months. To become king within that time, players must “win the trust of the people of the country over powerful rivals” and increase their overall popularity with Euchronia’s citizenry.
Lastly, Studio Zero shared a bit more about the game’s Collector’s edition. In addition to the base game, this version of Metaphor: ReFantazio contains an art book, soundtrack, steel book, Kingdom of Euchronia cloth map, metallic pins, stickers, and several digital goodies, including costume packs based on the Persona games. Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Collector’s edition retails for $150.
Metaphor: ReFantazio will be available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on October 11, 2024. For more information about the upcoming RPG, check out our Metaphor: ReFantazio hub as well as some of the new images below.
Disney Plus Gains Almost 8 Million Subscribers In US And Canada
Whether it was the mutant powers of X-Men ’97 or the star power of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, Disney+ added almost 8 million subscribers in the US and Canada for the company’s last quarter ending March 30. That helped offset smaller decreases internationally for the streaming service.
Disney also boasted that entertainment streaming–Disney+ and Hulu–was profitable during the company’s second-quarter results for fiscal 2024. This specific division saw a $47 million operating income after losing $587 million a year ago for this same quarter.
Domestically, Disney+ now has 54 million subscribers, compared to 46.1 million at the end of December. Worldwide, the streaming service sits at 153.6 million subscribers after previously being at 149.6 million. It’s a positive upswing for the House of Mickey Mouse after Disney+ lost 1.3 subscribers following a price hike last quarter.
The Disney+ gains also appear to be a positive result from the start of a password-sharing crackdown that the company will continue to ramp up this summer in North America. Looking ahead, Disney also unveiled in an earnings call that an “ESPN tile will be added to Disney+” by the end of 2024.
For more, see what’s new on Disney+ in May and check out GameSpot’s X-Men ’97 review.
Diablo Immortal’s New Tempest Class Is A Water-Bending Warrior-Priest
Diablo Immortal will receive its second new class since launch on May 23, and it’s another brand-new addition to the franchise–the Tempest.
Described by Blizzard as warrior-priests hailing from the Cold Isles, a region to the north of Sanctuary’s western continent, Tempests are chosen among the pure of heart and trained in the art of “blade-dancing, wavewalking, and seafaring.” Using the power of the storm itself, Tempest’s dual wield swords and daggers that can move and morph like water to both maneuver around the battlefield and damage enemies.
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A new 2.5D cinematic trailer gives fans their first look at the class, and while it’s mostly an animated cutscene, there is a snippet of gameplay footage at the end. It shows the Tempest using their weapon to bring the might of a stormy sea onto their foes, lashing enemies with water whips, pulling them together in whirlpools, and dashing through them as if they were water.
The class will be added as part of a free update to Diablo Immortal, along with a new quest specifically for the Tempest. Thanks to Diablo Immortal’s class-change feature, players will be able to convert one of their existing characters into the new Tempest class and take it for a spin right from the jump.
Tempest is the second new class addition to Diablo Immortal. Last year, Blizzard introduced the Blood Knight, a vampiric class that used blood as both a resource and a weapon. Both classes are new additions to the larger Diablo lore.
As for what’s next for Diablo Immortal, Blizzard has previously detailed a yearlong content roadmap for the free-to-play mobile ARPG it’s calling “The Year of Unmaking,” one that will culminate in the return of Diablo himself. The game’s previous update introduced a new form of equipment, a new endgame activity in the form of Terror Rifts, and a new quest diving into the past of fan-favorite character Deckard Cain.
Meanwhile, Diablo 4 will receive a major itemization revamp as part of its Season 4 Loot Reborn update on May 14. The update will see players rewarded with fewer, but more meaningful and powerful drops, as well as introduce two new item progression systems that will give players more control over fine-tuning their items in the endgame. Diablo 4’s first expansion, Vessel of Hatred, is slated to release in late 2024.
Nvidia Update Makes GeForce Now Play Nice With The Steam Deck
While it’s always been possible to use Nvidia’s GeForce Now streaming service on the Valve Steam Deck, it’s now a whole lot easier thanks to new tools from Nvidia, as picked up by IGN. The latest update from the hardware giant includes a script to automate configuration on the Steam Deck, as well as adding support for gamepads when playing in a browser.
Setting up GeForce Now on a Steam Deck will now require a lot less messing around, thanks to a new script from Nvidia designed to automate the process. The script will automatically install Google Chrome to a Steam Deck, then add all the settings and configuration needed to easily stream games from GeForce Now.
The script is still in beta so it may not work flawlessly straight away, but it should still streamline the process for players who want to get game streaming set up on the Steam Deck. The script can be found through the GeForce Now downloads page. As pointed out by Nvidia in its blog post, the script will also easily enable players to play games from their non-Steam libraries, like GOG or the Epic Games Store, through the cloud.
Nvidia’s most recent update for GeForce Now also added support for gamepads while using GeForce Now in a browser, including when playing in browser on the Steam Deck, further optimizing the experience for players who want to stream games on Valve’s handheld.
GeForce now recently introduced ads to its free tier, with up to two minutes of ads displayed while users are loading into a session.