Games

Animator Matt Braly, known for creating the Disney series Amphibia, recently announced he has two major updates to share this week – one positive, and one less so. While he didn’t say if the news concerns Amphibia, Braly has a strong background in animation, having worked on popular shows like Gravity Falls, Steven Universe, Big City Greens, and The Owl House. He also contributed to the animated film The Mitchells Vs. The Machines. Currently, Braly is developing another film with Sony Pictures Animation, but details about that project remain secret.

Gamers often enjoy collecting art books, and The Art of Death Stranding 2 is a fantastic example. Releasing on February 17th, this book is filled with gorgeous concept art and imagery that helped shape the game. It includes hundreds of designs for characters, gear, environments, and creatures, featuring the work of Yoji Shinkawa, the director of character and mechanical design. ComicBook is excited to offer an exclusive first look at some of these stunning artworks.

Gina Prince-Bythewood’s historical action film, The Woman King, will no longer be available on HBO Max after February 12th. It premiered on the platform in August and tells the story of the Agojie, a powerful all-female warrior group who defended the West African Kingdom of Dahomey. The movie received high praise in 2022, being named a top ten film by both the American Film Institute and the National Board of Review, and earning nominations for Critics’ Choice, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild awards. Despite the recognition, The Woman King didn’t win any of these awards, and many critics were upset when it wasn’t nominated for any Oscars.

Even though science fiction is popular with audiences worldwide, not every promising movie gets a chance to continue its story. It’s frustrating when a film clearly sets up a sequel, but one never happens, and the wait can be agonizing. Some fans have been hoping for continuations for over ten years, and sadly, some of those movies may never be made.

Based on the company’s recent sales numbers, the game has been quite popular. However, because it was immediately available on Xbox Game Pass and as part of the PS Plus Essential subscription last year, many more people have likely downloaded and played it.

Okay, so pre-orders are up now on PlayStation and Xbox, and here’s a sweet deal: if you pre-order, you automatically get the Digital Deluxe Edition for free! It comes with a bunch of cool stuff like outfits inspired by the other Dark Pictures games. Plus, you can change how the game looks with some cool filters – think black and white or super high contrast. There are also three digital figurines you can collect in the game. Oh, and you also get the digital artbook and soundtrack, which is awesome for any fan!

A recent report from Daniel Richtman (via ComicBookMovie) indicates that Ghost Rider won’t be appearing in the upcoming Avengers Doomsday movie. Richtman stated that while they had previously considered casting Ghost Rider, he’s no longer slated to be in the film, suggesting a change of plans.

Netflix will release the new One Piece series, Into the Grand Line, in March. The show will cover the beginning of Luffy’s adventures in the Grand Line, including his encounters with Dr. Kureha, who will be voiced by Katey Sagal (known for Futurama, Sons of Anarchy, and Married…With Children). A first look at Sagal as Dr. Kureha has just been released and can be viewed below.

The unusual nature of Horizon Hunters Gathering, and the generally negative reaction it’s received from fans and new players, boils down to a core issue: it doesn’t quite feel like a natural extension of the main Horizon games in terms of its overall style and mood. While I understand the criticism of the game’s art style, I actually think it fits the setting and tone quite well. My concern is that Guerrilla Games didn’t fully realize its potential.

The house of Slytherin has a complicated past, as its founder’s beliefs unfortunately became linked to prejudice and power struggles, leaving a lasting mark on the school’s atmosphere. While this history is intriguing to consider, it creates problems when you think of Slytherin as a genuine part of Hogwarts. Many details simply don’t make sense if you treat it as a real, functioning house.