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Spyro’s rumored remaster trilogy has been leaked. The original three games will be coming to PS4 and Xbox One on September 21, 2018, according to an Amazon listing.

Amazon India states the remaster–officially titled Spyro: Reignited Trilogy–will contain “all three original Spyro games fully remastered in HD.” That means you’ll get the first Spyro the Dragon, as well as Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage (known as Spyro 2: Gateway to Glimmer in Europe and Australia), and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. In total, the bundle includes “100+ levels, remastered with breathtaking graphical updates and improved gameplay controls,” according to the listing, which also displays what looks to be final box art and a bunch of screenshots, which you can see below.

Amazon Mexico has a similar entry for Spyro: Reignited Trilogy, while a screenshot that looks very similar to the above box art has been spotted on the official Spyro website. The trilogy has been rumored in the past, and these latest leaks make the possibility of a Spyro remaster seem more plausible. However, that report stated the bundle would be a timed exclusive to PS4–similar to last year’s Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy–and that it would be developed by Vicarious Visions; the new box art appears to cite Skylanders developer Toys for Bob as the studio behind the Reignited Trilogy.

This September marks the 20th anniversary of Spyro the Dragon’s original release on PS1. That game, as well as the subsequent two that will be included in this remaster, were developed by Insomniac Games, the studio that would go on to create Ratchet & Clank, Resistance, and Sunset Overdrive. Later entries in the series were handled by other studios, with the biggest recent success being the spin-off Skylanders series.

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The new God of War game is coming to PS4 on April 20. A reboot of sorts for the series, the game takes Kratos (and his son Atreus) to Scandinavia and mixes up the combat with some welcome changes. Sony is also saying the game will show a softer side of Kratos, a man dealing with his violent tendencies while also trying to raise a son. Basically, the game is doing some new things in an attempt to shake things up and reinvigorate the long-running franchise. Not everyone is thrilled with these changes, however.

Game director Cory Barlog told Kotaku that he’s aware of the criticisms and the campaigns some are staging against the game. But he urges that you give the game a fair shot before passing judgment. He added that Sony has intentionally held back showing too much of the game because he wants players to “experience this game as a whole.”

“I know there are a lot of people who are out there saying, ‘It’s totally different. They’re changing a lot of things. Hashtag Not My God Of War. Hashtag Cancel My Pre-Order,’” Barlog said. “But I think a lot of people have to play it.”

He added: “We’ve been very restrictive of the information and what we’re showing visually, and part of that is my paranoia. I want people to experience this game as a whole. Everybody who made this game–or a good portion of this team–has been a part of God of War from the very beginning. Nothing has changed cynically or under pressure or just willy-nilly. All of us put a lot of heart and soul into this game, and the DNA of what this franchise is still pumps through the blood of this game.”

At the end of March, Sony announced that God of War had gone gold, meaning development on the game is finished, and it’s ready to be sent off for manufacturing. It is scheduled to release for PS4 on April 20. It will launch alongside a special edition PS4 Pro bundle that features a God of War-themed console and some digital content. It also gets a performance mode with PS4 Pro even if you don’t have a 4K display.

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The upcoming fifth Indiana Jones movie will be series star Harrison Ford’s last in the series, director Steven Spielberg says. Speaking to The Sun, Spielberg said he is “pretty sure” that Ford will walk away after the next movie, though he expects the franchise to continue.

“This will be Harrison Ford’s last Indiana Jones movie, I am pretty sure, but it will certainly continue after that,” Spielberg said.

The fifth Indiana Jones movie was announced in 2016, at which time Lucasfilm confirmed that Ford and Spielberg were attached to star and direct, respectively. In September 2017, screenwriter David Koepp talked about how he and Spielberg were “mostly happy” with the current draft, and that the film will follow “some precious artifact that they’re all looking for.” He also confirmed that Indy’s son Mutt, played by Shia LaBeouf in 2008’s Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, will not return for this latest film.

Back in March 2016, Ford spoke about why he was returning to the role of the iconic archeologist for the fifth time. “The opportunity to work with Steven again on this character which has brought pleasure to so many,” he said. “Not to mention me. It’s great fun to play this character. It’s great fun to work with Steven, I’m looking forward to it.”

Although Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was considered a disappointment by many fans, it still grossed more than $786 million worldwide. Altogether, the series has brought in nearly $2 billion at the global box office across all four releases.

Going back to The Sun’s interview, Spielberg added that it is time now for Indiana Jones the character to take “a different form,” and this could be with a woman in the lead role. “We’d have to change the name from Jones to Joan. And there would be nothing wrong with that,” Spielberg said.

The Indiana Jones series premiered with 1981’s Raiders of the Lost Ark, which was followed up by Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008).

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Guillermo Del Toro has been one of the leading filmmakers in sci-fi, fantasy, and horror for the past two decades, with movies such as Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy, and Pacific Rim helping him build a devoted fanbase. While Pacific Rim was a big budget blockbuster, it is The Shape of Water that has brought him the biggest acclaim, as well as this year’s Best Movie Oscar. It has now been announced that Del Toro has struck a deal with Shape of Water producers Fox Searchlight to develop a slate of genre movies.

As reported by Deadline, Fox Searchlight signed the deal after being pitched by Del Toro. The movies to be developed will be “horror, sci-fi, and fantasy,” and will be a mix of projects written, produced, and sometimes directed by the filmmaker. The first movie to be released under banner will be Antlers, which is described as “a story about an elementary school teacher who takes in a troubled student that harbors a mysterious family secret with deadly consequences.”

In a statement, Del Toro said, “For the longest time, I’ve hoped to find an environment in which I can distribute, nurture, and produce new voices in smart, inventive genre films and channel my own. In Fox Searchlight, I’ve found a real home for live-action production–a partnership based on hard work, understanding of each other and, above all, faith. After the wonderful experience I had with Fox Searchlight on The Shape of Water, I am honored to have the opportunity to continue the relationship.”

The future of Fox Searchlight has been under some uncertainty since it was confirmed that Disney is in the process of buying all of parent studio Fox’s entertainment assets. Searchlight has had one of its strongest years for a long time, with both The Shape of Water and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri scoring major awards success. However, some have questioned whether Disney will be interested in continuing to produce adult-orientated movies such as these, which despite the critical acclaim and modest budgets, only have limited audience appeal. However, the type of sci-fi and horror movies that Del Toro specialises in do potentially have bigger commercial potential.

For more Del Toro coverage on GameSpot, check out this guide to his greatest monsters, our ranking of all his movies to date, and Pacific Rim‘s Kaiju ranked in order of awesomeness.

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As it so often does, Twitch is offering another batch of free in-game goodies to Amazon Prime members, this time for Epic’s popular shooter Fortnite. Right now, those with a Prime account will be able to claim the Fortnite Twitch Prime Pack, which includes cosmetics and other items for both Battle Royale and Save the World modes.

The Twitch Prime Pack is redeemable on all platforms–PC, PS4, and Xbox One–and comes with two exclusive gliders and outfits for Battle Royale: the Havoc Outfit and Back Bling, plus the Sub Commander Outfit and Slipstream Glider. Additionally, users will receive four exclusive Twitch chat emoji and two heroes for Save the World: Havoc and Sub Commando Jonesy. You can take a look at some of the freebies below. [Update: As an added bonus, Prime members also now receive a special pickaxe for free as well.]

Twitch Prime regularly offers free items and games for Amazon Prime members, so anyone who’s a subscriber to the premium service is able to take advantage of this offer. To grab the Fortnite Twitch Prime Pack, simply click on the Prime Loot icon at the top of Twitch’s homepage or visit Epic’s official website for more details about how to claim the free items.

The Twitch Prime Pack isn’t the only freebie that Fortnite players can get right now. PS Plus subscribers can also download the PlayStation Plus Celebration Pack on PS4, which includes an exclusive glider and outfit. You can grab the pack here. Meanwhile, the next free game for Twitch Prime members is the original Devil May Cry, is also available to download now after being temporarily delayed due to “unforeseen technical circumstances.”

Epic recently rolled out update 3.0.0 for Fortnite, which kicked off Season 3 of Battle Royale. It also introduced a new Battle Pass, which features 30 additional rewards tiers to unlock–you can take a look at all of the new Battle Royale rewards in our gallery.

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