Warner Bros. and DC’sThe Suicide Squadwill feature an ensemble cast that includes Idris Elba in the role ofRobert DuBois, a.k.a. Bloodsport. Now, director James Gunn has confirmed that he wrote Bloodsport with Idris Elba in mind for the role. Before Elba’s role inThe Suicide Squadwas officially announced at Warner Bros. DC FanDome event, there were rumors he wasoriginally going to take over the role of Deadshotfrom Will Smith, who portrayed the character in David Ayer’s film about the supervillain team....

Having already been delayed beyond the PC release,Warhammer 40,000: Darktideon Xbox and its seasonal content have been pushed back further. Due to some issues with the existing version ofWarhammer 40,000: Darktide, Fatshark has decided to take more time to fix what isn’t working before prioritizing what has yet to be released.Fatshark recently made a statement regarding the delay of someWarhammer 40,000: Darktidecontent and the Xbox port that many fans are still anticipating....

Every newWorld of Warcraftexpansion brings with it a whole new set of zones to explore.Shadowlandsintroduced the dark titular realms,Battle for Azerothbrought players to Zandalar and Kul’Tiras,Warlords of Draenorwhisked players off to the alternate reality Draenor, andDragonflightwill be bringing players to the infamous Dragon Isles later this year. These new zones are promising to be some of the biggest thatWorld of Warcrafthas ever had. Not much is known about all the specific story beats of these new zones, but players have been able to explore a couple of them now that theDragonflightalpha is in full swing....

WWEhas denied a claim from influencer Lele Pons that she was offered a $20 deal to wrestle for the promotion. Pons and her husband Guaynaa recently made the claim during a podcast withWWEtalent and influencer Logan Paul, which shocked many. Apparently, it also shocked WWE. While it isn’t clear if WWE is denying that they approached Pons at all, the $20 million offer doesn’t seem to be in line with reality....

The highlight of the recent Nintendo Direct for many was the new trailer forThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomwhich showcased the state of Hyrule in the upcoming title, while teasing some new mechanics players can look forward to. One aspect of the game that still eludes fans is the plot that sees Hyrule fall once again and seemingly destroys the Master Sword in the process. While this latest trailer only offered tidbits of information about the story forThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, it may have hinted at the return of the Spirit of the Master Sword, Fi....

Covenants inDark Souls 3give players access to some unique items. They have been a part of theDark Soulsseries from the first game and have evolved from a rigid faction to something players can cycle through. Each Covenant offers different rewards for different play styles and builds. Some are better suited for newcomers to the game while others are better suited to veterans of the franchise. RELATED:Dark Souls 3: Every Starting Class, Ranked With a total of nine Covenants, there are plenty of rewards players can earn....

When it comes to making live-action video game adaptation films, there has yet to be a film that everyone across the board describes as “good.” Most fans can be heard saying, “it’s a good movie for video game adaptation standards” but never has anyone said, “it’s a good movie for movie standards.“Mortal Kombatfinally got its long-awaited reboot film this year after the less than desirableMortal Kombat Annihilationwas released to the public dismay from fans and critics alike in 1997....

It’s been more than two decades sinceAge of Empires 2launched and became an instant RTS classic and Relic is hoping to recapture that magic withits release ofAge of Empires 4this month. It’s easy to spot the inspiration that the developers took fromAoE2while pulling together their vision for the new entry in the franchise with a title that aims to please long-time fans of the series while also winning over a new generation with some accessible game modes....

An eagle-eyed Twitter account posted a screengrab revealing an Easter egg inAnt-Man and the Waspthat’s been hidden in plain sight since its release. A video interview with David Tennant(Jessica Jones,Doctor Who) posted on Marvel’s Facebook page shows him answering “Ant-Man” when asked “out of the Avengers, who would cry the most watchingThe Fault in Our Stars?” Little did he know that two years later, he’d be proven correct when early on inAnt Man and the Wasp, we see Scott Lang, played by Paul Rudd, in floods of tears while reading John Green’s infamously emotional novel....

Apex LegendsSeason 9 released today, adding the new 3 vs. 3 Arena mode, a new Bocek Bow weapon, the new legend Valkyrie, and more. Unfortunately, the servers have crashed due to high demand, preventing players from jumping intoSeason 9’s new content. The servers have been down for a little over three hours, with Respawn developers sharing updates on server fixes. Respawn has indicated that some players have been able to get into matches, however, the server issues are still occurring for many others....

Assassin’s Creed Mirageseeks to emulate the stealth-based gameplay of the franchise’s early titles, and is able to do so in a variety of ways. One of the main ways in which the game keeps players on their toes is the new Notoriety mechanic. Whenever the player is seen doing something illegal, such as performing assassinations in public or being caught stealing, their Notoriety will increase. There arefour levels to notoriety, with each one becoming increasingly severe and calling in new, harder enemies....

Summary Difficulty balancing is a supremely subjective topic, with different players finding challenges in all manners of gameplay mechanics and systems. What some players may find difficult, others may find trivial. Soulslikes such asDark Soulssoon become extremely difficult for newcomers to the genre and feature plenty of difficulty spikes throughout, requiring players to have quick reactions and well-timed dodges or deflections if they want to stay alive. On the other hand, strategy games such asXCOM 2don’t require quick reaction speeds, but they do demand well-thought-out strategy, as the difficulty will soon crank up to the point that even the slightest mistake is punished....

Breath of the Wildplayers that are following the main quests will find themselves in Kakariko Village fairly early. It’s one of the few places not overrun by monsters, and it’s where Link can get his first armor set. Despite this being a beginner-friendly area, the prices for the garb may be a bit too much for a newcomer. The Stealth Set may remind familiarZeldafans of Sheik’s garb fromOcarina of Time. InBreath of the Wild, its ability to increase Link’s stealth is ideal for players trying to farm skittish creatures such as lizards or frogs....