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Ryan Reynolds made waves with this recent Deadpool and Korg crossover. But what about Deadpool and Bambi?

In a new interview with IGN, Reynolds revealed that he pitched a rather dark short film to Disney about an interrogation between the hunter from Bambi and Deadpool. You might be thinking that perhaps Deadpool wants to exact revenge on behalf of Bambi and his mother, but… that’s not the case. In a surprising twist, Reynold’s said this short film would reveal that Deadpool is actually a big fan of the hunter.

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“I wanted to do a short film of Deadpool interrogating the hunter who killed Bambi’s mom,” Reynolds told IGN. “But the whole gist of it is that Deadpool is actually just a huge fan. He’s not interrogating — he just wants to know how he could be the most loathed Disney character in the history of Disney… and of course, Disney was like, ‘well, I don’t think that’s ever going to happen.'”

Reynolds actually pitched this short film to Disney before pitching the Deadpool-Korg collaboration that was technically Deadpool’s first MCU crossover. After his short film was rejected, Reynolds returned to Disney’s pitch table to pitch the Deadpool-Korg piece that would serve as marketing for his upcoming film, Free Guy.

“Then we came back to them — we wrote the Deadpool-Korg piece… and we sent it to them, and they said, ‘yes!’,” Reynolds told IGN. “So, my next call was to Taika and Taika was in. He’s also in Free Guy so it wasn’t that hard… Taika’s an actual genius so I was thrilled to collaborate with him as this kind of character.”

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Reynolds said putting Deadpool and Korg in the same room was “amazing.” Perhaps we’ll see the two cross paths again some time in the MCU. It seems almost certain that we’ll see the two team-up again before we see the Deadpool-Bambi Hunter team-up that Reynolds desires.

For more about Deadpool and Free guy, check out the latest Free Guy spoof that features Deadpool and then watch this IGN exclusive Free Guy clip. Read about how Xbox and Reynolds teamed up to host an NPC awards show and then read about how Reynolds lost the Best NPC Award from Xbox.

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Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes.

Monster Hunter Rise players can now add two more special buddies to their hunting party. Capcom is distributing a Palamute and Palico based on ones used by the Monster Hunter community team.

The Palamute is named Thor, while the Palico is named Mimi. To receive them, first speak to Senri the Mailman in Kamura Village and download the buddies from the Add-on Content menu. After that, talk to Iori the Buddy Handler at the Buddy Plaza and select Hire a Special Buddy to add them to your roster.

These aren’t the only special buddies available right now. Capcom is also distributing a Palamute named Wanogre, who is based on one used by a member of the Monster Hunter Rise development team. You can also receive Wanogre by downloading it from Senri and then hiring it at the Buddy Plaza.

The special buddies arrive shortly after the release of Monster Hunter Rise’s 3.2.0 update, which added the game’s second Capcom Collab Event Quest. This one is a crossover with Okami, giving you a chance to craft layered Palamute armor based on Amaterasu. Here’s a full breakdown on how to get the Okami layered armor.

In other Monster Hunter news, the series’ recent RPG spin-off, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, is receiving its second free update this week on August 5. The update introduces two new Monstie companions–Hellblade Glavenus and Boltreaver Astalos–as well as a new Co-Op Quest featuring Kulve Taroth.

James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad is the kinda-sequel to the 2016 DC movie Suicide Squad (no “The” needed). While some characters are returning from that film, like Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn, Joel Kinnaman’s Rick Flag, Viola Davis’ Amanda Waller, and Jai Courtney’s Captain Boomerang, the cast is made up of mostly new players for this particular Squad. That includes Idris Elba as Bloodsport and also a more mysterious character called TDK — a.k.a. The Detachable Kid — who is played by Gunn’s real-life buddy Nathan Fillion.

We don’t know much about this character, other than that he appears to be a new creation of Gunn’s… albeit one based on a very obscure, very weird player from DC Comics canon. Read on for what we know about TDK in The Suicide Squad, and watch the clip below to see him in action…

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Who Is TDK in The Suicide Squad?

Firefly and Castle’s Nathan Fillion reteams with James Gunn for The Suicide Squad after appearing in a cameo role in Guardians of the Galaxy as well as starring in Slither and co-starring in Super, all of which were helmed by the director.

TDK is an original creation of Gunn’s, but we think we know who he’s based on. Take a look at the character poster of TDK:

The character sports a fairly standard superhero look: armor, dramatic stare, piercing eyes, arms crossed, ready to do battle. But then you notice that, well, TDK’s arms don’t seem to be connected to his body! That’s because TDK stands for… The Detachable Kid!

Rumors had indicated that this was Fillion’s character’s name, but now we know that’s what the TDK means. And diehard comics fans also know that there’s a precedent for a hero with this modus operandi, even if he went by a different name… Arm-Fall-Off-Boy!

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Arm-Fall-Off-Boy Explained

Arm-Fall-Off-Boy — yes, that’s his actual superhero name — dates back to 1989, and has made only a rare appearance here or there in the pages of DC Comics as far as we can tell. First appearing in Secret Origins #46, Arm-Fall-Off-Boy has the power to, yes, remove his limbs. He can then use said limbs as weapons to, you know, beat on folks. He tried to join the Legion of Super-Heroes but was rejected because… come on. What super-group would want this guy on their team?

After one of DC’s many continuity reboots, the character was renamed Splitter (and given the real name Floyd Belkin), but was still a wash-out in terms of trying to make it into the Legion.

The thing is, the Legion of Super-Heroes are from the far-off future of the 30th century, so for Gunn to use the actual Arm-Fall-Off-Boy doesn’t quite make sense in terms of keeping to the canon of the comics universe. But then again, maybe he just decided to rename the Fillion character from the ridiculous Arm-Fall-Off-Boy to the catchier, if still ridiculous The Detachable Kid. (Fillion previously shot down rumors he was playing Arm-Fall-Boy.)

Whatever the case, this character and his unique power set are certainly perfect for a James Gunn film. Based on the roster of characters coming in The Suicide Squad, TDK would seem to fit right in with the zanier side of the cast alongside folks such as Weasel, King Shark, The Thinker, and Polka-Dot Man. But then again, before Guardians of the Galaxy came out, a talking tree and a talking raccoon also sounded pretty ridiculous. And then we all cried when Groot died and Rocket mourned for him, so let’s hold off judgment on how TDK will really be depicted until after The Suicide Squad is released, OK?

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For even more on the film, speculate with us on who Taika Waititi is playing in The Suicide Squad, check out the behind-the-scenes teaser, and read up on the history of Idris Elba’s character Bloodsport.

Aug. 4, 2021: This story has been updated with the latest information about The Suicide Squad.

Psyonix Games has announced that Rocket League will launch its first Creator’s Garage tomorrow, starting with content creator Athena. Creator Garages are a way to celebrate Rocket League’s core community members.

They also have unique collections of existing Rocket League items gathered and curated by content creators from the community, and Athena kicks off this initiative that will run through this year and 2022.

For 2,000 Credits (about $20), Athena’s Garage includes the orange painted Octane and Shisa decals, titanium white-colored Luminous Trail and Dueling Dragons Goal Explosions, an orange Standard Boost, and black-colored Yamane wheels.

Additionally, you can use Athena’s Support-A-Creator code, “ATHENAART,” in the game’s Item Shop in order to support her. Athena will also be the first Rocket League content creator who will release a song under the Canadian independent electronic music label, Monstercat. Created alongside smle, the song is called “Eternal” and will be featured as the main track on the Rocket League menu just before its official release on August 6.

Athena’s Creator Garage will be available for a limited time starting tomorrow, August 5 at 9 AM PST. There is no confirmed end date for Athena’s, but presumably, specific Creator Garages will be eventually phased out to make way for upcoming new ones as they are announced and launched.

In related news, James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 is now available in Rocket League.

A computer science student and software developer has created their own take on Google Maps, except that it’s for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Zelda Breath of The Wild Street View is the project of Nassim (who goes by the Twitter handle @LabNassim), and has its own dedicated site where fans of the game can take in various scenic views handpicked from Breath of the Wild’s stunning landscapes. Upon entering the website, you’re greeted with a vibrant map of Hyrule decorated with Google Maps-style pinpoint cursors.

Added new locations to Zelda BotW Street View!
Try it out : https://t.co/ePzaDSIKnX

Watch how I made this project (Also maybe subscribe to my channel ?) : https://t.co/BogD8xfdMR#Zelda #Zelda35th #ZeldaBreathoftheWild #ZeldaBotW pic.twitter.com/d3gUcNBF7r

— Nassim’s Software (@LabNassim) August 2, 2021

In a similar vein to Google’s own software, clicking on a pin transports you to a first-person perspective view of the scenic location, in which you can control a 360-degree panoramic camera. Amongst other in-game areas, fans of the game can find panoramas for Whistling Hill, the Torrin Wetlands, Gut Check Rock, and Eldin’s Great Skeleton.

Currently, the westernmost portion of the map appears to contain more viewable locations than that of the east. To remedy this, the site includes a link where players can submit their own locations and screenshots for approval. If anyone would like to submit some stunning landscape shots of the Tanagar Canyon, that’d be most appreciated!

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In other Breath of the Wild related news, it was recently reported that the community had finally managed to open the last of the game’s thought to be impossible to reach chests.

For more on Breath of the Wild, you can read up on the game’s sequel Breath of the Wild 2 and what we currently know about the upcoming title. And if you’d like to recap the story so far, you can check out the video below:

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Jared Moore is a freelance writer for IGN who often jumps into BotW just for the game’s stunning landscape. You can follow him on Twitter.

Street Fighter V’s final DLC fighter is an entirely new character who will be “key” to the future of the series.

Revealed by Director Takayuki Nakayama at the Street Fighter V Summer Update 2021, Luke specialises in moving fast and hitting hard. He will be added into the game in November 2021 and can be acquired through either the Character Pass or the Premium Pass.

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Luke will be the fifth character to be added to the game as part of Season 5, and will bring the roster of characters to a final count of 45. A tweet from the Street Fighter Twitter account said that Luke is “a key player in the future of Street Fighter”, while Capcom added in a press release that the new character will “help expand the world of Street Fighter and provide fans with a glimpse into the future”.

Two other characters were also shared during the digital Summer Update event. Oro, the wandering hermit, who first appeared back in Street Fighter III will return to the series, turtle in hand. Oro is set to retain a portion of his moves from Street Fighter III, however the character will also come with some newly learned tricks up his sleeve too.

Alongside Oro, Akira Kazama will finally be making her long-awaited Street Figher debut. Kazama was first introduced into the Rival Schools series in 1997 where she originally donned a motorcycle helmet and biker gear. Arriving to the series in trademark style, Kazama will be both dangerous up close and at range. Capcom has said that she will bring a variety of new moves to her playstyle, ready to strike anyone who comes before her. Oro and Kazama, along with a new map titled Rival Riverside, will be available in-game on August 16.

In other Street Fighter V news, it was recently officially announced that two fighters, Cammy and Guile, are officially joining Fortnite. The pair will be the latest characters to join the Battle Royale since Ryu and Chun-Li’s arrival in February 2021.

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Jared Moore is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

Sony has broken its own financial first quarter profit records, with its Game & Network Services division (driven by PlayStation sales) also breaking its own revenue records for the same period.

Announced in Sony’s Q1 financial earnings report, the company’s operating profit rose to approximately $2.57 billion USD – a 26% rise year-on-year, and a record for the quarter. That rise has been driven by increased demand for games and home entertainment during COVID-19 restrictions across the world.

A major part of that profit stems from the company’s Game & Network Services division, which itself broke records in Q1. The division comfortably saw the highest revenue for Sony in Q1, bringing in approximately $5.6 billion – itself a first-quarter record for Game & Network Services.

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While revenue and unit sales for gaming hardware dipped slightly from the last two quarters – PlayStation 5 moved 2.3 million units in Q1 – game software sales rose slightly from last quarter, with 63.6 million games sold, 10.5 million of which were first-party exclusives. 71% of games sold were done so digitally, continuing the steady domination of digital gaming over physical formats.

It marks a period of continuing success for Sony’s gaming unit, which has seen PS5 sell 10 million units (outpacing the incredibly successful PS4) and become the fastest selling console in US history. Seemingly the only thing holding the console back right now is the global semiconductor shortage, which could drag on for years longer.

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An officially licensed tabletop RPG set in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra has crowdfunded over $1 million in just one day.

Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game, a tabletop RPG from Magpie Games, launched on Kickstarter on August 3 with a crowdfunding target of $50,000. Upon going live, the project became fully funded in just 16 minutes with subsequent donations continuing to break through a number of Magpie Games’ stretch targets across the day.

Avatar Legends: The RPG has been on Kickstarter for an hour…what an hour it’s been! We funded in 16 minutes and we’re at 1,600 backers and climbing! Thank you to the community for all the support! We’re excited to be on this journey with you! Yip yip!https://t.co/7I0r3uV7HY pic.twitter.com/q7SAzjqCnE

— Magpie Games (@MagpieOfficial) August 3, 2021

After reaching their initial funding goal, Magpie Games thanked fans for their enthusiasm towards the game. The company said in an update post on Kickstarter, “Avatar Legends: The RPG  is fully funded at $50,000! That’s absolutely incredible! We’re so grateful for the excitement and support you’ve all shown us and all your love for the Avatar Legends world!”

At the time of writing, the game has raised over $1.3 Million in funds, meaning that a number of additional features will be added at launch. Stretch goals that have been reached include a velvet dice bag, various PDF playbooks, a saddle-stitched softback adventure booklet, a range of additional NPCs, and more for those who have contributed to specific pledge targets on Kickstarter.

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So what is Avatar Legends: The RPG? Magpie Games says that the game is a “heroic fantasy game set in the universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra in which you and your friends take on the role of young heroes from across the Four Nations who have joined together to make the world a better place.” The game is stated to be for players of all ages who want to experience the world of Avatar and Korra “beyond the scope of the existing stories”.

In terms of gameplay, Magpie Games has said that the RPG is all about balance. “Your hero fights for balance in the world, but also wrestles with maintaining balance within while trying to achieve the goals they’ve set for themselves,” explains the company. “The villains of Avatar Legends: The RPG are never simply monsters, never mere antagonists who must be struck down by blasts of fire; they are instead people with their own desires, personal struggles, and goals, no matter how misguided.”

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Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game is set to remain on Kickstarter until September 3. For more on Avatar: The Last Airbender you can check the news about the planned universe of multiple series and movies. Similarly, you can read more about Avatar Legends: The RPG, and the Avatar game being made in Dreams.

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Jared Moore is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.