Avalanche Software and Warner Bros. have confirmed that they are working on an extended version of Hogwarts Legacy, as well as a sequel titled Hogwarts Legacy 2. This news has excited fans, who are eagerly awaiting updates on the development of both projects. The expansion of the original game is scheduled to be released sometime in 2023, promising to offer more content and an enriched gaming experience. Meanwhile, players are looking for ways to enjoy Hogwarts Legacy while waiting for these updates. In this context, the free mod Night Curfew, developed by nathdev and available on CurseForge, has caught […]
Avalanche Software and Warner Bros. have confirmed that they are working on an extended version of Hogwarts Legacy, as well as a sequel titled Hogwarts Legacy 2. This news has excited fans, who are eagerly awaiting updates on the development of both projects. The expansion of the original game is scheduled to be released sometime in 2023, promising to offer more content and an enriched gaming experience.
Meanwhile, players are looking for ways to enjoy Hogwarts Legacy while waiting for these updates. In this context, the free mod Night Curfew, developed by nathdev and available on CurseForge, has caught the community’s attention. This mod introduces a new level of difficulty by allowing prefects to patrol the halls of Hogwarts at night, between midnight and 6 a.m., adding a stealth component to the game.
A mod that turns the game into a different game
With eight customized prefects, the mod imposes a penalty of 100 knuts if the player is caught by one of them. However, there is a safeguard: if the player has less than 1000 knuts, they will not have to pay this penalty. Additionally, the use of magical spells, such as the Disillusionment spell, can help players evade the prefects during their nighttime explorations.
The mod will also offer future updates that will further expand its content, making it an interesting addition for those looking for a new challenge in Hogwarts Legacy. These developments not only enrich the gaming experience but also demonstrate the commitment of the community and the developers to the work. With both projects underway, fans have much to look forward to in the magical world of Hogwarts.
Warner Bros has one of the strongest video game divisions in the industry. That doesn’t change the fact that it is also one of the ones facing the most problems currently. With 2,000 employees spread across more than a dozen subsidiaries, they have been struggling for almost a decade to meet expectations. This has led to a situation of constant game cancellations and massive layoffs among its studios. What is the reason for this? The management of a man who is no longer with the company. All of Warner Bros’ problems have a specific name At the end of […]
Warner Bros has one of the strongest video game divisions in the industry. However, it is also one of the ones facing the most problems currently. With 2,000 employees spread across more than a dozen subsidiaries, they have been struggling for almost a decade to meet expectations. This has led to a situation of constant game cancellations and massive layoffs among its studios. What is the reason for this? It is due to the management of a man who is no longer with the company.
At the end of January, the departure of David Haddad, the president of Warner Bros. Interactive, was announced. Having been invited to leave, rather than being fired, it was a move that was expected to happen sooner rather than later after he had a series of consecutive failures and there was not only a lack of clear direction in the video game division but also evident discontent among the studios.
Why? Because Warner Bros. Interactive reported losses of 200 million dollars associated with Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, in addition to another 100 million dollars associated with Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions and MultiVersus. The first and last are the games that were supposed to lead the division during these years.
According to Bloomberg in an extensive report, the reason this has happened is due to Haddad’s lack of vision. With little to no interest in the world of video games, lacking knowledge of it, he was focused on chasing trends and wasting resources in useless ways, both by changing approaches midway through development and assigning games to studios that did not have clear experience in that kind of genre. This became especially evident in the case of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Additionally, sources from the studies claim that communication was also poor. This often resulted in months passing without knowing what the company’s next game would be or whether they would participate in the next E3.
Closures, chaos, and various nonsense
This lack of communication is something that was perceived at many points during his presidency. When it was decided to close the Cartoon Network Games division, not only were a dozen games removed from physical and digital stores, but the developers were not notified in advance, who had to find out through the press. Creating a small chaos that could have been avoided had the situation been communicated beforehand.
In the same way, the lack of communication has a lot to do with the failure of MultiVersus and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. The former was launched in open beta, with great success, only to be closed and relaunched months later, with poor communication and extremely aggressive monetization, which led players to turn away from it. The latter was developed by a studio that was not specialized in that genre, when it was no longer trending, simply to try to ride a wave that was already passing.
Because that has defined the last years of Warner Bros. Interactive. From the presidency of David Haddad. Chasing trends at the wrong time, not knowing what the audience wants, and not listening to either developers or players. With the expected results.
The situation of Warner Bros’ four crown jewels
Thanks to Boomblerg, we know the specific situation of the four main studios of Warner Bros. Although not very encouraging, it seems that all four are working on different projects, to some extent. All of them demonstrating the obvious: that there is a very serious management problem within the company.
At Monolith Productions, responsible for the two Middle-earth: Shadow games, they have been working for years on a Wonder Woman game. Announced in 2021, changed directors last year, and restarted in early 2024, ensuring that we won’t see it for a long time. And aside from the fact that it will feature an evolution of the Nemesis system from their Lord of the Rings games, we know absolutely nothing about this game. Or if it will ever be released.
Warner Bros. Games Montreal, on the other hand, is in a delicate position. After the failure of Gotham Knights following several changes imposed by management, they have been serving as a support studio sending several proposals, all of which have been rejected. They finally accepted the proposal to make a Flash game which, after the box office failure of the movie, was canceled. This led to a large part of the studio’s management resigning and the rest trying to get approval for a project based on Game of Thrones.
Avalanche Software may seem to be on the other end after the success of Hogwarts Legacy. But we fear it is not that easy. The failure of Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions makes them fear that the success of the first game may not be plausible again and they needed external help from almost all Warner Bros studios to lift it, which puts them in a very delicate position regarding a hypothetical Hogwarts Legacy 2. Not to mention another project.
On their part, Rocksteady Studios is in a terrible position. Working on a new Batman game, the directors left the studio in 2022 and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice is the biggest failure in Warner Bros history and one of the biggest recent failures in video games. This puts them on the brink.
Is it possible to get out of this situation?
All of this does not mean that Warner Bros is not in a position to come back in full form. But to do so, they need to make concrete plans, measure their steps very carefully, and take into account their strengths and weaknesses. Continuing to chase trends and blindly swinging will only lead them to what they are currently heading towards: ruin.
Inviting David Haddad to leave has been a good start. But now they must do more. Much more. They need to secure interesting projects, in the right project, and pray that the talent to do so hasn’t been burned out by the disastrous management of the previous administration. All of this assuming that the current administration is not only better but suitable. Because Warner Bros is facing some very tough years ahead. They have come out of worse situations, Warner Bros included. But for that, future vision is needed, and it remains to be seen if they will have it.
The popular game MultiVersus, developed by Player First Games and released in full version in 2024, will shut down its servers in May of this year. Despite having a successful launch in open beta in 2022 and reaching a peak of over 150,000 concurrent players on Steam, the latest figure shows a drastic drop, with just 700 players in the last 24 hours, highlighting the significant decline in its popularity. Tony Huynh, the studio director, expressed his sadness over the closure and thanked Warner Bros. and the gaming community for their […]
The popular game MultiVersus, developed by Player First Games and released in full version in 2024, will shut down its servers in May of this year. Despite having a successful launch in open beta in 2022 and reaching a peak of over 150,000 concurrent players on Steam, the latest figure shows a drastic drop, with just 700 players in the last 24 hours, highlighting the significant decline in its popularity.
Tony Huynh, director of the studio, expressed his sadness over the closure and thanked Warner Bros. and the gaming community for their support. He highlighted the importance of maintaining respectful dialogue and condemned threats of violence towards developers, emphasizing that while fans have the right to express their opinions, boundaries should not be crossed. “No one wanted this outcome and it wasn’t for lack of effort,” Huynh stated.
It will still be playable in offline mode, but will not receive updates
MultiVersus, a fighting game in the style of Super Smash Bros., will feature an offline mode after its closure, allowing for local multiplayer and matches against AI opponents, although no new content will be released. Huynh bids farewell by expressing hope that fans enjoy the fifth and final season of the game and encourages them to support other titles in the genre.
On the other hand, the future of Player First Games remains uncertain, as there is no news of new projects or open positions on their careers page. Warner Bros. has not clarified the reasons behind the game’s closure, although it has been speculated that this is part of a broader company strategy to focus on a smaller group of successful franchises in its gaming division.
Player First Games and WB Games have announced that MultiVersus will shut down its servers on May 30, 2024, marking the end of its run as a popular online fighting game. Season 5, which will begin on February 4, will be the last content update and will add two new playable characters to the roster: Aquaman from DC and Lola Bunny from Looney Tunes. Players will be able to unlock Aquaman as a battle pass reward and Lola through a daily login system. Starting January 31, players will not be able to use […]
Player First Games and WB Games have announced that MultiVersus will shut down its servers on May 30, 2024, marking the end of its run as a popular online fighting game. Season 5, which will begin on February 4, will be the last content update and will add two new playable characters to the roster: Aquaman, from DC, and Lola Bunny, from Looney Tunes. Players will be able to unlock Aquaman as a battle pass reward and Lola through a daily login system.
Starting January 31, players will not be able to use real money to purchase Gleamium, the in-game currency. However, those who have already accumulated Gleamium or character tokens will be able to use them until the service closes. The company has confirmed that players will be able to access local game modes after the closure, allowing them to play against artificial intelligence or with up to three more friends.
You still have time to play it even when its servers shut down
Online access will be available during Season 5 until 9 AM PT on May 30. To enjoy local features, players must download the new update between February 4 and the server shutdown date. It is essential to log in to create a local save file that includes previously unlocked and purchased content.
Since its launch in open beta in 2022, MultiVersus has faced several disruptions, with this being the most recent after its return in 2024 with new content. Despite the difficulties, the game established itself as a significant competitor in the platform fighting genre. With its closure, it leaves a legacy in the gaming community and in the world of video games.
The renowned British actor Sir Ian McKellen, famous for his role as Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings saga, revealed in a recent interview that he declined the offer to play Albus Dumbledore in the successful Harry Potter franchise after the death of Richard Harris in 2002. McKellen’s decision was partly due to disparaging comments Harris had made about his acting ability, which led him to respectfully reject the proposal. McKellen and Harris: a rivalry for the ages In his conversation, McKellen recalled how Warner Bros. reached out […]
The renowned British actor Sir Ian McKellen, famous for his role as Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings saga, revealed in a recent interview that he declined the offer to play Albus Dumbledorein the successful Harry Potter franchise after the death of Richard Harris in 2002. McKellen’s decision was partly due to disparaging comments Harris had made about his acting ability, which led him to respectfully reject the proposal.
McKellen and Harris: A Rivalry for the Ages
In his conversation, McKellen recalled how Warner Bros. contacted him to offer the iconic role of Dumbledore. However, upon learning that it was the character that had been played by Harris, the actor decided not to accept. “I couldn’t take on the role of a man I knew and who publicly declared that he disparaged my work,” McKellen expressed, alluding to Harris’s criticisms, who had stated that some actors, including McKellen, were “technically brilliant but without a shred of passion.”
Over the years, the confusion between McKellen and the late Michael Gambon, who took on the role of Dumbledore in the films starting from the third installment, has also been a recurring theme. McKellen revealed that Gambon often received photos of him to sign, indicating how the public confused them. “All the time,” Gambon responded when asked if he was mistaken for McKellen, which led to comedic situations between the two actors.
The interconnection between these two fantasy sagas has left an indelible mark on the film industry, featuring protagonists that have captivated audiences worldwide. Therefore, although McKellen never portrayed Dumbledore, his legacy as Gandalf continues to resonate, and his decision regarding the challenge of Dumbledore adds a layer of respect to his career.
A reboot of Resident Evil is being worked on, with director and screenwriter Zach Cregger, known for his acclaimed film Barbarian, leading the project. According to reports, the new film aims to return to the horror roots that characterize the original games of the franchise, marking a significant change from the previous movies that focused on the creation of the character Alice, played by Milla Jovovich. An attempt to finally make a version faithful to the games. The announcement has generated an intense conflict among four major studios, including Warner Bros. […]
A reboot of Resident Evil is in the works, with director and screenwriter Zach Cregger, known for his acclaimed film Barbarian, at the helm of the project. According to reports, the new film aims to return to the horror roots that characterize the original games of the franchise, marking a significant shift from the previous movies that focused on the creation of the character Alice, played by Milla Jovovich.
An attempt to finally make a version faithful to the games
The announcement has sparked an intense conflict among four major studios, including Warner Bros. and Netflix, to acquire the rights to this new adaptation. This is partly due to the critical success of Barbarian and the high ratings that Cregger’s upcoming film, Weapons, has received in screen tests, even though it has not yet been publicly released. Fans of the franchise hope that this new installment will be more faithful to the narrative and spirit of the games that have captured their interest for decades.
The latest Resident Evil movie, Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City, was released in 2021 and was criticized for its poor box office performance, as well as for not capturing the essence of the games. Unlike the previous six films, which were widely discredited and focused on the character of Alice, this new project aims to fully leverage the original material that started the popular saga.
Pushing once again the possibility of a successful return to cinema, Cregger’s fresh offering could signify a new era for Resident Evil adaptations. The competition among studios also reflects the ongoing interest in the franchise, which has already expanded its universe with various animated films and series on platforms like Netflix, where a live-action series starring Lance Reddick was also released. Additionally, it seems that we will have more video games from the franchise very soon.
This upcoming 2025 is going to be quite intense, especially for those of us who love going to the movies and enjoying a good action film with popcorn and the full experience. For that reason, we have decided to look a few months ahead and bring you the best releases of the year. The list is made up of the six movies that we consider the most anticipated of 2025, keeping in mind that we are talking about action movies, although within this genre it is possible that a horror movie might make it onto the list (you know by […]
This upcoming year is going to be quite intense for those of us who love going to the movies and enjoying a good action film with popcorn and the full experience. Here’s a look at the few months ahead and what the best releases of the year will be.
The list is made up of the six movies that we consider the most anticipated of all 2025, considering that we are talking about action movies, although within this genre it is possible that a horror movie might make it onto the list (you surely know where this is going).
The cinema in 2025 will not be a strange place for all of us here reading this article, we can assure you! 12 months full of powerful premieres and highly anticipated movies are coming. Let’s review!
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (May 23, 2025)
Tom Cruise returns for the last time in the upcoming Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, which marks the end of Ethan Hunt’s journey in his most dangerous mission to date.
As the fascinating teaser trailer shows, the action scenes have the potential to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. With Cruise (of course) performing his own stunts once again, The Final Reckoning is expected to be an epic conclusion to the Mission: Impossible franchise. We are not ready to say goodbye to Ethan. I’m not.
Ballerina (June 6, 2025)
Ballerina is the new and exciting spin-off of the John Wick franchise, following a young assassin seeking revenge for her family’s death. Ana de Armas will shine in the lead role and, as John Wick fans know, the world of highly skilled assassins offers endless possibilities for intense action.
Ballerina will premier on June 6 of this year. With promises of expanding the universe of its predecessor, Ballerina offers the perspective of a new and entertaining protagonist after so much Keanu Reeves (he deserves a break).
28 Years Later (June 20, 2025)
28 Years Later, by Danny Boyle, one of the most anticipated horror movies coming in 2025, will return to the post-apocalyptic world of the well-known universe of 28 Days Later.
The sequel will pick up the aftermath of the rage virus, this time focusing on the new survivors navigating the wasteland and offering an exciting continuation of the franchise. The aim is to delve into the consequences of living in an apocalyptic world and fans can expect returning characters and new faces, all exploring the harsh reality of surviving in a chaotic world. Can it be June 20th already?
The Jurassic Park franchise is also set to return with Jurassic World: Rebirth. This chapter will explore additional territories within the familiar realm of dinosaurs, bringing back known characters and introducing new faces (including Scarlett Johansson).
The film will delve into the consequences of coexistence between humans and dinosaurs, with the return of Colin Trevorrow as director. Jurassic World: The Rebirth promises more thrilling action and tense dinosaur chases for a summer blockbuster in 2025.
Under the direction of James Gunn, an exciting reboot of Superman is being prepared that will bring a new perspective to the iconic superhero. Following Henry Cavill’s departure, David Corenswet will don the cape and tights.
Corenswet promises to reinvigorate the character for a new generation and has a great responsibility. Superman will begin a new chapter in the DC Universe, focusing on Clark Kent’s early days as a hero in Metropolis. This new 2025 version of a classic hero is expected to present a more grounded and nuanced Man of Steel. It is a key year for Warner and its superheroes.
Avatar: Fire and Ash (December 19, 2025)
Avatar: Fire and Ash, by James Cameron, will continue the epic saga of Pandora. Picking up the story of Avatar: The Way of Water, this third installment of the Avatar series will dive even deeper into the planet’s ecosystems and the ongoing conflict between the Na’vi and the human invaders, pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling with innovative special effects and astonishing world-building.
Fans can expect more impressive visual effects along with a classic portrayal of the environmental themes that define the first movie. This continuation of the saga promises to be an epic journey for both fans of the franchise and newcomers. Will it surprise the audience for the third time?
The situation of the video game industry is very precarious. After two years of weekly, if not daily, announcements of studio closures and massive layoffs, it’s easy to see the state it is in. Even so, it may seem that this doesn’t have to affect users. But that’s not the case. Games are made by people, and the less accumulated knowledge there is, the worse games will be created. And games are not exempt from this kind of dynamics. If you’re interested in Warner Bros games, buy them before Warner Bros. Discovery and Cartoon Network disappear […]
The situation of the video game industry is very precarious. After two years of weekly, if not daily, announcements of studio closures and massive layoffs, it’s easy to see the situation it is in. Even so, it may seem that this doesn’t have to affect users. But that’s not the case. Games are made by people, and the less accumulated knowledge there is, the worse games will be created. And games are not exempt from these kinds of dynamics either.
If you’re interested in Warner Bros games, buy them before they disappear
Warner Bros. Discovery and Cartoon Network Games have been planning for months to shut down their video game division. This also means removing all their games from physical and digital stores. They have decided to do this in the worst possible way: by surprise and without prior notice.
According to Wario64, at least five Cartoon Network Games have disappeared overnight. Later confirmed by Michael McWhertor of Polygon, the games that can no longer be purchased, although they can still be downloaded if you already own them, are OK K.O.! Let’s Play Heroes, Adventure Time: Finn and Jake’s Epic Quest, Adventure Time: Magic Man’s Head Games, Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time, Steven Universe: Save the Light, and Steven Universe: Unleash the Light.
Although there is no case where something like this is good, or even less bad, there is a particularly glaring case in all of this. That is Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time. A game that is not only excellent and underrated by critics and the public for being the license of an animated series, but it is also the canonical ending of the series. Leaving fans of the series with no way to enjoy the end of the story legally, unless they turn to the few second-hand copies of the game that may exist.
This deeply anti-consumer move is just one more example of Warner Bros.’ policies. Or the future of the video game industry if it continues down the same path. Because if it started with mass layoffs and continued with studio closures, the next step is the games. Both the removal of existing ones and the cancellation of those that should be released. This is just another reminder of how what happens in the industry also affects us as consumers.
MultiVersus está siendo todo un éxito para Warner Bros, por eso han decidido invertir todavía más en él, asegurándose el futuro del juego.
Multiversus has been quite a roller coaster. No one expected anything from it, but its beta was a huge success. So much so that at Riot, they decided not to continue with their plans to make a Smash-style game. As time went on, its reception cooled down and Warner decided to withdraw the beta. When they relaunched it, the reception was lukewarm due to certain questionable business decisions, but the quick action of Player First Games, the developing company, has brought it back into the public’s favor.
Due to its success, Warner Bros has decided to continue investing in the game and, specifically, in its development studio. That’s why Warner Bros. Games has announced the acquisition of Player First Games. And while the amount for which the operation has been closed has not been made public, we do know that the co-founders of Player First Games, Tony Huynh and Chris White, director of MultiVersus and director of technology respectively, will continue to lead the company.
Regarding the purchase, both sides have wanted to emphasize how satisfied they are with it. David Haddad, president of Warner Bros. Games, has stated that he is very happy to welcome Player First Games to the company. On the other hand, Huynh has stated that they will continue working to make the experience with MultiVersus the best possible and that the integration of their development team with the publisher is optimal for the players.
In fact, we will have news from MultiVersus very soon. The second season is already coming, and with it will come a new character, the legendary Samurai Jack, and a new stage, inspired by the Warner Bros water tower. On the other hand, one of the most requested modes by the community will be added. The ranked mode will be added, with 1 vs. 1 and 2 vs. 2 battles, which will serve to obtain ranking points that, at the end of the season, will translate into exclusive cosmetic items according to our position in the rankings.
If you are interested in playing MultiVersus, it has never been easier. MultiVersus is available for free download, with microtransactions, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, and PC.
Suicide Squad Isekai ya tiene fecha de lanzamiento, aunque aún no sabemos en qué plataformas estará disponible para los territorios fuera de Japón.
We’ve been following Suicide Squad Isekai, the anime of Suicide Squad, for some time now. Even if the video game hasn’t performed very well, it seems that Warner Bros. has faith in the group. That’s why, when they finally announced the release date, we felt we had to come running to tell you.
Suicide Squad Isekai will premiere worldwide on Friday, July 5th. Among the streaming platforms where it’ll be available are Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and Google TV, though only in Japan. At a later date, Warner Bros. will clarify which services will be airing the series to the rest of the world.
This news arrives accompanied by a brand-new trailer. In it, we can see that there’ll be events both in the DC universe and in the fantasy world where our beloved antiheroes will be transported, with a group comprising Harley Quinn, The Joker, Deadshot, Peacemaker, Clayface, King Shark, Katana, and Rick Flag. The trailer shows that the characters have 72 hours to complete their mission. If they fail or exceed the time limit, the collars around their necks will explode, and that’s not good!
Although we’ll have to wait for the series premiere to know more details, everything points to this anime being, at long last, a truly good adaptation of The Suicide Squad. To find out, we’ll have to wait till July 5th, and we’re counting down the days.
