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  • DC's Suicide Squad 2 Could Start Shooting Next Year, Star Says

    DC's Suicide Squad 2 Could Start Shooting Next Year, Star Says

    It may not have been a critical hit, but DC’s Suicide Squad was still one of the biggest box office smashes of 2016. Now Joel Kinnaman, who played Rick Flag in the supervillain team-up, has spoken about plans for the sequel.

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    In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Kinnaman revealed that the movie could go into production next year. “As far as I know they’re writing the script and I think the plan is to shoot it sometime in 2018, but that could change,” he said. “I think I’ll definitely come back for it.”

    Kinnaman was also asked about potential directors for Suicide Squad 2. David Ayer directed the first movie, but he is now attached to the spinoff Gotham City Sirens.

    “Ultimately, I’d love for David Ayer to direct it,” he said. “But if he doesn’t want to direct it then someone who is great with character and that’s able to ground the story and maybe put these characters in a more normal situation. It would be really interesting to see these crazy characters interact with regular people as well.”

    In related news, DC is also planning a Wonder Woman sequel. The first movie opened last weekend to record-breaking numbers, and director Patty Jenkins has confirmed that she will return to helm Wonder Woman 2.

    “The story will take place in the US,” she revealed. “She’s Wonder Woman. She’s got to come to America. It’s time.”

    “It’s a beautiful story to tell, [and it’s] an important time to tell it with people that I love.”

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  • Watch The Pokemon Nintendo Direct Right Here Tomorrow

    Tomorrow’s Pokemon-themed Nintendo Direct broadcast promises to bring “exciting” news about the monster-catching series. The stream kicks off June 6 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET, so you can bookmark this page and come back then to catch the briefing.

    The Nintendo Direct is only eight minutes long, according to Nintendo. We will add a video embed for the show as it draws closer.

    There is no word yet on what the announcement might be, but a new Pokemon game for Nintendo Switch called Pokemon Stars is rumored.

    We will report back with all the details as they are announced.

    What are you hoping to see from the Pokemon Nintendo Direct tomorrow? Let us know in the comments below!

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  • Horizon: Zero Dawn Passes 3.4M Copies Sold, PS4 Pro Sales Discussed

    Killzone developer Guerrilla Games’ new action-adventure game Horizon: Zero Dawn has crossed a new sales milestone. PlayStation boss Shawn Layden said in a new interview that the game has passed 3.4 million copies sold, up from 2.6 million units sold in its first two weeks.

    “We’ve been so proud of what that studio has been able to do,” Ryan told Glixel. “It’s a brave step for that studio to go from making shooters like Killzone to an open-world game.”

    Given the big success of Zero Dawn, it’s no surprise that the developer is supporting the game with a new story expansion. It’s possible Sony will discuss or show this off at E3, though that is not confirmed at this stage.

    Additionally, Sony confirmed that nearly 3.4 million copies sold, 915,000 were digital.

    “This kind of shift changes everything. It changes the publishing model, it allows smaller players to put out games, it affects DLC and it has a huge impact,” PlayStation boss Shawn Layden said.

    Also in the interview, Sony discussed PS4 Pro sales. While a unit figure was not disclosed, Sony said around 40 percent of PS4 Pro sales are from people upgrading from the standard PS4.

    “People just want the best,” PlayStation Europe boss Jim Ryan said. “Maybe they just want to future proof? I think we see the same thing from Apple customers too–there are people that want the best that you can buy.”

    You can read the full interview here at Glixel.

    Keep checking back with GameSpot for the latest on Sony, as E3 2017 is right around the corner and there is sure to be a lot of big news coming.

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  • Bandai Namco Releases The Final Part Of Its 8-Bit Tekken Recap

    Tekken 7 may have recently released, but if you still need a refresher on the series’ story before jumping into the newest installment, Bandai Namco has released the second and final part of its 8-bit video recap series.

    The new video picks up where the previous one left off, retelling the saga of the Mishimas’ long and enduring fued in pixelated form. This installment follows the series’ story from Tekken 4 through to Tekken 6.

    Tekken 7 is off to a strong start so far. The game debuted at No. 1 in the UK, making it the first installment to debut at that spot since Tekken 3.

    Tekken 7 is out now for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Critics have had good things to say about the title; you can read our thoughts on it in our review-in-progress.

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  • Playerunknown's Battlegrounds Adding New Skins For Twitch Prime Members, See Them Here

    Playerunknown's Battlegrounds Adding New Skins For Twitch Prime Members, See Them Here

    The hugely popular Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds is getting a new line of skins this week, developer Bluehole announced today.

    On June 9, Twitch Prime members will be able to download exclusive Twitch-themed shirts, jeans, balaclava, and shoes for their avatars. The new skins are only available to Twitch Prime members and feature the Twitch Prime logo on various parts of the clothing. You can see some images of the Twitch gear below.

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    The new line of Twitch Prime skins coincides with the service’s expansion to more than 200 countries and territories. Members can redeem their skins through the Twitch Prime website.

    Since its release this past March, Battlegrounds has sold over three million copies and become one of the platform’s most played titles. We recently had a chance to talk with the titular Playerunknown, Brendan Greene, about potential console versions, future updates, and more.

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  • Top 10 UK Sales Chart – Tekken 7 Is No. 1, Overwatch Surges After Price Drop

    Top 10 UK Sales Chart – Tekken 7 Is No. 1, Overwatch Surges After Price Drop

    The fighting game Tekken 7 launched last week and it had a strong opening, landing in the No. 1 position for the weekly sales charts in the UK for the seven-day period ended June 3.

    It’s the first time a Tekken game has debuted at No 1 since Tekken 3 for the original PlayStation opened at the top of the charts all the way back in 1999.

    Tekken Tag Tournament 2 opened at No. 2 back in 2012, outperformed that year in Week 1 by Sleeping Dogs. Tekken 6, by comparison, debuted at No. 8 in 2009.

    Rounding out the Top 5 for the UK sales charts last week included Overwatch (which benefitted from a price drop), Injustice 2, Grand Theft Auto V, and FIFA 17.

    You can see the full Top 10 chart below, while the Top 40 can be seen here. Note that these tables do not include digital sales data, and so should not be considered representative of all UK game sales.

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  • You're Invited To Our Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood VIP Launch Party! (Australia Only)

    GameSpot and Square Enix are excited to invite readers to an exclusive VIP event for the launch of Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood!

    We’re giving away 20 triple-passes to the party, meaning you and two friends will be enjoying food, drinks, DJs, sweet prizes and Final Fantasy-related fun times. We’ll also be screening an exclusive interview with director Naoki Yoshida, featuring his answers to some of the your most pressing community questions! You don’t want to miss this!

    Venue: Oxford Art Factory (Gallery Bar) // 38-46 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010

    Date: Monday June 19

    Doors: 6pm – 10pm

    To enter, complete the form below and answer the question: What’s the one thing you’re most excited for in FFXIV: Stormblood?

    Entries close Thursday June 15, so be quick and good luck! ​

    This competition is only open to residents of Australia. All entrants must be over 18 years of age. Transport to the event is not included.

    Please use the form to enter the competition, answers written in the comments section are invalid.

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  • Gold Edition PS4 Slim Apparently Confirmed, Coming Soon

    Following a leak last week, the gold edition PlayStation 4 Slim model has now been confirmed, it seems. Twitter user Wario64 has somehow gotten a hold of the Target weekly ad for the week of June 11, which clearly shows the unannounced console; it’s described as a “limited” model.

    The console is priced at $250, according to the ad, and will launch the week of June 11.

    PlayStation 4 1TB Slim Gold console confirmed for Target ad week of June 11, $249.99. pic.twitter.com/LCOQBN7kAJ

    — Wario64 (@Wario64) June 5, 2017

    As of yet, the new gold model PS4 Slim is not confirmed, and Sony has not weighed in on the rumours. This is not the first time Target has leaked some big PlayStation news, as the store also let slip that the PS4 was dropping in price back in 2015.

    According to NeoGAF, Target will have a number of gaming deals for the week of June 11 as well, including Horizon: Zero Dawn and Mass Effect: Andromeda for $40 each. Battlefield 1, Grand Theft Auto V, and NBA 2K17 are reportedly being discounted to $30 each that week.

    Keep checking back with GameSpot for more as it’s announced.

    Currently, the PS4 Slim is available in matte black and glacier white, though in the US the latter is only available through a Walmart-exclusive Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare bundle. Sony previously offered a limited run of gold-colored original PS4s in the US, exclusively through a competition with fast food chain Taco Bell.

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  • Wonder Woman Movie Sets Box Office Record, As Top 10 Movies At The US Box Office Revealed

    The latest US box office figures have come in, showing that Wonder Woman ruled the weekend, bringing in $100.5 million across the country for the Friday-Sunday period.

    As EW reports, that’s good for the highest US opening for a female director in history. Patty Jenkins passes Sam Taylor-Johnson ($85.1 million; Fifty Shades of Grey), Catherine Hardwicke ($69.6 million; Twilight), and Elizabeth Banks ($69.2 million; Pitch Perfect 2).

    Internationally, Wonder Woman brought in $122.5 million for the weekend, boosting its global haul to $223 million after just one weekend.

    Wonder Woman‘s US opening numbers are big, but they are still below other recent DC Extended Universe films such as Suicide Squad ($133.7 million) and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice ($166 million).

    Rounding out the top five movies at the US box office this weekend were Captain Underpants ($23.5 million), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales ($21.6 million), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 ($9.7 million), and Baywatch ($8.5 million).

    The full June 2-4 US box office estimates follow below, as compiled by EW.

    US Box Office June 2-4 Estimates

    1. Wonder Woman – $100.5 million
    2. Captain Underpants – $23.5 million
    3. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales – $21.6 million
    4. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 – $9.7 million
    5. Baywatch – $8.5 million
    6. Alien: Covenant – $4 million
    7. Everything, Everything – $3.3 million
    8. Snatched – $1.3 million
    9. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul – $1.2 million
    10. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword – $1.17 million

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  • Destiny 1 Not Getting More Gameplay Changes

    With Destiny 2 on the horizon, Bungie has revealed that it does not plan to release any more gameplay balance changes for the first game.

    In its latest weekly blog post, Bungie reiterated that the Age of Triumph update for Destiny 1 is the game’s final update. “In our constant watch over the community, we’ve heard many of you asking if the current sandbox will get another design pass. Our sole focus at this time is Destiny 2,” Bungie said.

    The developer went on to say that “all hands” at Bungie are now “committed to making Destiny 2 the sequel that this community deserves.”

    When Destiny 2 comes out in September, fans can expect an “entirely new cycle of updates,” though the developer did not share any specifics.

    “Our hope is that you’ll sense what all your feedback has meant to us when you get your chance to play Destiny 2, wherever or whenever that happens,” Bungie said. “As always, we thank you for playing, and for giving the feedback that helps us to make better games.”

    Although gameplay and balance updates are ending for Destiny 1, fans can be assured that Bungie will continue to offer support services for the game, even after Destiny 2 comes out.

    Destiny 2 launches in September for Xbox One, PS4, and PC. Bungie is expected to announce more details on the game at E3 coming up next week.

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