Studios Reportedly Assembling Franchise “Superfans” for Advice on Battling Toxic Fans

Thanks to the internet, online fan culture has been undergoing fascinating transformations in unexpected directions. Recently, there’s been a growing concern about toxic fandom, as hostile remarks have tarnished the enjoyment of series like Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A new report from Variety explores this trend, explaining how certain studios are now enlisting “a specialized group of superfans” to evaluate potential marketing materials for upcoming franchise projects. This strategy aims to gauge a title’s possible reception among the broader fanbase. Although specific studios or projects aren’t mentioned in the article, it hints at innovative ways the industry is addressing this issue. Additionally, some actors are reportedly being trained in “social media boot camps” before their projects launch.

Palworld is Now Available for PS5 in Japan

In a recent development, Pocketpair’s game Palworld, which resembles Pokemon and offers a survival experience, was released for PS5 last month. However, the developer initially halted its release in Japan. Initially, there was no information about when this situation might change, but it appears that Pocketpair has addressed the issue that caused the hold-up.

Silent Hill 2 Remake Pre-Order Deal Saves You $15 on the Horror Game

The much-anticipated remake of Silent Hill 2, set to send shivers down the spines of gamers on October 8 (available for PC, PS5, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X), can now be pre-ordered with a 22% discount. That means you’ll save $15 off the price if you decide to secure your spot early. With its impressive review scores, it seems horror enthusiasts might want to take advantage of this offer before Halloween 2024, which could very well belong to Bloober Team and Konami as their highly-rated remake takes center stage among other horrifying releases this month.

Daryl Dixon Season 2 Episode 2 Exclusive Preview: Welcome to Greenland

In the universe of “The Walking Dead”, spinoffs have transported Daryl to France, relocated Maggie and Negan to New York City, and followed Rick and Michonne on their journey from Philadelphia to Wyoming. The upcoming installment of “Daryl Dixon: The Book of Carol” is delving into uncharted territories once again: Greenland. ComicBook has released an exclusive sneak peek (above) from this Sunday’s “Moulin Rouge” episode, where characters Carol (played by Melissa McBride) and Ash (Manish Dayal) take a break in Greenland to fix a fuel leak before resuming their flight across the Atlantic Ocean en route to Paris.