Cardy, Joe and Matt are here to dissect the great corporation war of 2020 between Epic and Apple. But don’t worry they get back onto the usual nonsense like which Cyberpunk 2077 life path is most like Elijah Wood’s in Green Street, Agent 47 whispering naughty words into his victims ears and finally, the best velvet in games is revealed. Plus, Matt has been playing Outriders while Joe and Cardy are getting round to Alan Wake in preparation for Control’s upcoming DLC.
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An investment platform is planning to sell ownership shares in a rare copy of Super Mario Bros., which it has valued at $150,000. The particular version of the game is a sealed 1987 “hangtab” edition rated at a near-perfect 9.8 A+ by Wata Games, one of only 14 factory-sealed copies in existence according to the video game grading company.
Purchased by Rally for $140,000 in a private sale, the company plans to sell 3000 individual shares in the game, starting on August 21. Each $50 share purchased will give investors partial ownership and the option to sell their shares in Rally’s own marketplace. If the price of those shares plummet, Rally will liquidate its investment in the game and pay owners out, according to a decision made by their advisory board.
When Super Mario Bros. isn’t kept secure in a temperature-controlled vault in Delaware, Rally plans to display the game in their Soho museum in New York, or loan it out to other museums around the country where it will be on show.
“Over the last year or so we’ve heard from our members and have observed the industry grow, and it’s clear that there is a community that believes in both the financial and emotional value of these games and wants access to invest in them,” Rally VP of Operations Fitz Tepper said to Ars Technica. “We’ve seen this demand from asset classes already on the platform, like sports memorabilia, trading cards, or collector cars and are now thrilled to add video games to that list.”
This isn’t the only rare sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. that has been in the news recently, as last month saw a new record set for the public sale price of an individual game, earning its seller $114,000.
After a leave of absence from Ubisoft in June, former creative director on Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Ashraf Ismail, has now been fired. This follows an external investigation into his inappropriate relationships with community members.
Ismail’s termination has been communicated to employees at Ubisoft Montreal through a company-wide email, which Kotaku has obtained a copy of. Although the letter doesn’t specifically state why Ismail was fired, it does note that it comes after an external investigation into allegations brought against him left no other choice.
“Following an investigation by an external firm, it was determined that Ashraf’s employment with Ubisoft had to be terminated,” reads the message. “We cannot provide any details about this confidential investigation.”
A Ubisoft representative confirmed the report with Bloomberg News, saying, “As a result of investigations, Ashraf Ismail has been dismissed from Ubisoft and is no longer an employee.”
Allegations against Ismail initially surfaced on June 21, when a video game streamer named Dani divulged her interaction with the Ubisoft director. She claimed that Ismail lied about his marital status to her, while also claiming that he had done the same to several other fans within the Ubisoft community.
“I don’t want other women to go through the same, and I’ve already had several tell me he did all the same stuff to them, and they’ve all been in the gaming community,” wrote Dani in June. “After verifying he was married, I figured I wasn’t the only one he had done this to.”
Ismail responded by stepping away from Ubisoft Montreal and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla on June 24, citing personal issues that he needed to deal with. Since then Ubisoft has been the target of numerous sexual harassment and assault allegations, which has led to several resignations and public terminations.
DC FanDome is a virtual event dedicated to fans of all things DC. Whether it be Comics, Films, Games, or TV Shows, this 24-hour event will feature over 100 hours of programming for fans to take part in, including panels with people from DC productions, exclusive world premieres, behind-the-scenes looks at worlds and characters from the DC Universe, fan-curated content, and more. Below we’ve included the DC FanDome Schedule and how you can watch them.
How to Watch DC FanDome Panels and Other Events
You can head over to the official DC FanDome Schedule, create an account, and browse through all the programming featured. If something piques your interest, you can add it to your personal DC FanDome schedule and calendar so you can keep track of when it starts and where it will be broadcasting.
There are six “verses” to choose from: Hall of Heroes, WatchVerse, YouVerse, InsiderVerse, FunVerse, and DC Kids FanDome. Each has its own unique theme that we will go over below so you can have a better sense of what to look for within each one.
Hall of Heroes: is where all the major programming will happen such as new content and panels about your favorite DC shows, movies, and games.
WatchVerse: features four theatres (like McDuffie’s Dakota which will be celebrating Black nerd culture and its global impact) where fans can watch hours of DC Content.
YouVerse: puts the fans at the forefront and displays their art, cosplay, and other fan-made content inspired by the characters and worlds in the DC Universe.
InsiderVerse: where fans can take behind-the-scenes looks at how their favorite DC Comics, games, TV Shows, and more were created.
FunVerse: is an interactive space where fans can view free digital comics, buy merch, and participate in other “fun” activities.
DC Kids FanDome: is a verse made just for kids, featuring a Teen Titans tower and DC Super Hero Girls’ Sweet Justice Cafe.
Make sure to check out these frequently asked questions if you’re having trouble navigating the schedule or are interested in DC Fandome’s accessibility settings, which include a variety of translations and time zone adjustments.
DC FanDome Schedule
Below is the complete DC FanDome schedule. Everything is separated by Verse and we’ve bolded some of the panels we’re most excited about. This schedule only includes the first showing of each program. Those of you who reside in other time zones, keep in mind that there are some encores included in the official schedule in case you missed something when it was shown for the first time.
Hall of Heroes – Saturday, August 22
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Wonder Woman 1984 – Panel
10:30 AM PT/1:30 PM ET: Warner Bros. Games Montreal Announcement
10:45 AM PT/1:45 PM ET: The Sandman Universe: Enter the Dreaming – Panel
11:15 AM PT/2:15 PM ET: Multiverse 101 – Panel
11:45 AM PT/2:45 PM – Introducing Flash – Panel
12:00 PM PT/3:00 PM ET: The Suicide Squad – Panel
12:45 PM PT/3:45 PM ET: BAWSE Females of Color Within the DC Universe – Panel
1:15 PM PT/4:15 PM ET: Legacy of the Bat – Panel
1:30 PM PT/4:30 PM ET: Chris Daughtry: Performance
1:45 PM PT/4:45 PM ET: The Joker: Put on a Happy Face
1:45 PM PT/4:45 PM ET: Jim Lee Portfolio Review – DC Super-Villain Fan Art
2:00 PM PT/5:00 PM ET: Surprise DC Comics Panel
2:30 PM PT/5:30 PM ET: I’m Batman: The Voices Behind the Cowl – Panel
2:45 PM PT/5:45 PM ET: The Snyder Cut of Justice League – Panel
3:00 PM PT/6:00 PM ET: Black Adam – Panel
3:30 PM PT/6:30 PM ET: CNN Heroes: Real-Life Heroes in the Age of Coronavirus
4:00 PM PT/7:00 PM ET: Aquaman – Panel
4:00 PM PT/7:00 PM ET: To Be Announced
4:15 PM PT/7:15 PM ET: “Ask Harley Quinn”
4:15 PM PT/7:15 PM ET: Tomorrow’s Super Heroes with Jim Lee brought to you by Gold House
9:15 PM PT/12:15 AM ET: GLSEN Presents: You Brought Me the Ocean with Alex Sánchez – Panel | WatchVerse – McDuffie’s Dakota/Blerd & Boujee House
9:30 PM PT/12:30 AM ET: Batman: Three Jokers | WatchVerse – Monarch
10:15 PM PT/1:15 AM ET: All Super-Villains – Panel | WatchVerse – Monarch
11:00 PM PT/2:00 AM ET: Take a Tour of DC’s Death Metal Metalverse! | WatchVerse – Monarch
WatchVerse – Sunday, August 23
12:45 AM PT/3:45 AM ET: DC Down Under: Australia and New Zealand – Panel | WatchVerse – Athena
1:45 AM PT/4:45 AM ET: Great Big Story: Magic Wheelchair | WatchVerse – McDuffie’s Dakota/Blerd & Boujee House
2:30 AM PT/5:30 AM ET: Discover DC in Japan – Panel | WatchVerse – Kandor
7:00 AM PT/10:00 AM ET: From the Middle East to DC, with Love – Panel | WatchVerse – Kandor
7:45 AM PT/10:45 AM ET: DC Art Mzansi Masterclass: South Africa – Panel | WatchVerse – Kandor
8:15 AM PT/11:15 AM ET: Mostly DCeased – Panel | WatchVerse – Monarch
9:15 AM PT/12:15 PM ET: Superman: An Enduring Symbol of Hope – Panel | WatchVerse – Kandor
YouVerse – Saturday, August 22
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: DC Virtual Run
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: And the Winner Is…
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Fan Art Gallery
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Portfolio Reviews
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Original Content from CNN and Great Big Story
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Fan Cosplay and Fandom
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Talent Answer Fan Questions
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: DIY Series
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Super Stars, Super Fans
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: To the Batmobile!
FunVerse – Saturday, August 22
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: The Batcave
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Customize Your DC Chevy Trailblazer
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Amusement Mile
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Comic Reader
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Discover a Rare LEGO® Batmobile™
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Selfie Station
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Interactive Kiosks
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Wonder Woman’s Golden Armor
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Art Installation
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Official DC FanDome Store
InsiderVerse – Saturday, August 22
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Designing the Animated Heroes of the DC Universe – Panel | InsiderVerse – SJR
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Artists Around the World Draw – How I Broke into Comics: Amanda Conner (U.S.) | InsiderVerse – Alfred Beagle’s Haberdashery
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Hot Wheels: An Inside Look at Batmobiles and Beyond – Panel | InsiderVerse – Mason’s Garage
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: DK Book Publishers: How DC Books Get Made – Panel | InsiderVerse – Comic Store
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Penguin Random House – Panel | InsiderVerse – Comic Store
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Insight Editions – Panel | InsiderVerse – Comic Store
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Artists Around the World Draw – How I Broke Into Comics: Gabriel Picolo (Brazil) | InsiderVerse – Alfred Beagle’s Haberdashery
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Artists Around the World Draw – How I Broke Into Comics: Emanuela Lupacchino (Italy) | InsiderVerse – Alfred Beagle’s Haberdashery
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Artists Around the World Draw – How I Broke Into Comics: Jamal Campbell (Canada) | InsiderVerse – Alfred Beagle’s Haberdashery
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Artists Around the World Draw – How I Broke Into Comics: Artgerm (Singapore) | InsiderVerse – Alfred Beagle’s Haberdashery
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman | InsiderVerse – Comic Store
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: The Sonic Landscape of Man of Steel | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics | InsiderVerse – Comic Store
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Creating DC Lands & Rides at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi | InsiderVerse – The Mill Store
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: DC Spotlight: SHAZAM! | InsiderVerse – Comic Store
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Visualizing Gotham: The Production Design of Batman | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Legends of the Dark Knight: The History of Batman | InsiderVerse – Comic Store
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Sleek, Sexy and Sinister: The Costumes of Batman Returns | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Crafting the Wonder | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: The Magical World of SHAZAM! | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Returning to the Roots of Arrow: Prometheus | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: The Magic Behind the Cape | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: I’m Batman: The Voices Behind the Cowl – Panel | InsiderVerse – Alfred Beagle’s Haberdashery
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Artists Around the World Draw – How I Broke Into Comics: Mikel Janín (Spain) | InsiderVerse – Alfred Beagle’s Haberdashery
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Going Deep Into the World of Aquaman | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Smallville – Absolute Justice: From Script to Screen | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Gotham: A Modern Mythology | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Gotham by Noir Light: The Cinematography of Crime Fiction | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Gotham – The Dark Within the Dark: The Court of Owls | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Gotham Invented: Building Our Gotham | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Gotham Invented: Fractured Villains of Gotham | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Gotham – Villains: Modes of Persuasion | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Krypton – Bringing the Home World to Life | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Smallville – Behind Closed Doors: Inside the Writers’ Room | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Supergirl – Pilot EPK | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Lucifer – Pilot EPK | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Masterpiece: Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Black Lightning – Comic-Con 2018 Sizzle Reel | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Watchmen – Becoming Sister Night | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Pennyworth – Season One Inside Look | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Black Lightning – Pilot EPK | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Batwoman – Pilot EPK | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Titans – Jason Todd: Fate by the Fans | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Gotham Invented: Paving the Way for the Caped Crusader | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Supergirl – A World Left Behind: Krypton | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Gotham – Pilot EPK | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Black Lightning – DC in D.C. Highlights | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: How Supergirl Celebrates Strong Women | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Long Live Superman | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: iZOMBIE – Pilot EPK | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Accelerating Design: The New Batmobile | InsiderVerse – Mason’s Garage
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Reflections – Tracy Martin, DC Manager of Talent Relations | InsiderVerse – Warner Bros. Crew
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: The Flash – Pilot EPK | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Reflections – Behind the Scenes: Black Lightning | InsiderVerse – Warner Bros. Crew
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Cold Red War from Superman: Red Son (2020) | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Interactive Credit Roll | InsiderVerse – Warner Bros. Crew
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: DC’s Legends of Tomorrow – Pilot EPK | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Reflections – Odetta Watkins, Executive Vice President, Current Programming, Warner Bros. Television | InsiderVerse – Warner Bros. Crew
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Reflections – Pam Morrow, First Warner Bros. Female Labor Department Foreperson | InsiderVerse – Warner Bros. Crew
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Reflections – Kiki Aguilar, Mail Services, Warner Bros. Studio Facilities | InsiderVerse – Warner Bros. Crew
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood: The Wonder Woman Costume | InsiderVerse – Tour Cart
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Wonder Woman Drone Video | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: The Batmobile | InsiderVerse – Mason’s Garage
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Batman and Me: The Bob Kane Story | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Collecting the Grades | InsiderVerse – Comic Store
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Arrow – Pilot EPK | InsiderVerse – Stage 16
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood: Picture Cars | InsiderVerse – Tour Cart
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: Lights on Leavesden | InsiderVerse – Alfred Beagle’s Haberdashery
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: CNN’s Great Big Story | InsiderVerse – Animation Billboard
10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET: The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of the Dark Knight Trilogy | InsiderVerse – TBD
DC has unveiled the panel lineup for DC FanDome, a 24-hour event set to begin on Aug. 22, and among its lineup will be the first look at two long-awaited, rumored, and teased games based on DC characters.
The panel description currently reads: “Will Arnett hosts the highly anticipated video game reveal from Rocksteady Studios, creators of the Batman: Arkham franchise.”
Also confirmed to be at DC FanDome is WB Games Montreal’s currently untitled game, the studio’s first since Batman: Arkham Origins. The panel promises an announcement and first look at the game, which has long been teased and rumored to be a Batman game. The studio released teaser images for the game on Batman Day last year, followed by one additional tease of another logo and website earlier this year, only for silence to follow. After E3 2020 was cancelled,reports suggested that WB Games had been planning to show the alleged Batman game at a company-focused E3 showcase.
The Montreal game panel description for now only reads “Gamers! You won’t want to miss this first look at an exciting new game, and Q&A with its developers.”
For several years now, speculation and some teases from the studio have led many to believe WB Games Montreal’s possible Batman game will feature some form of Court of Owls adaptation, but the studio has yet to release any official details about the game.
Jonathon Dornbush is IGN’s Senior News Editor, host of Podcast Beyond!, and is glad that Barrett Courtney will finally know if we’re getting a new Batman game soon. Talk to him about it on twitter @jmdornbush.
The huge Brunhilde lumbers towards enemy lines, a walking dreadnought. Its dorsal mortar thunders before it turns and opens fire with a broadside. It’s commanded by the disciplined, honorable Gunter von Duisburg, who barks orders at his men and demands obedience above all else. I’ve barely spent a few hours with von Duisburg but I feel an attachment to him because his character has been precisely communicated by both action and dialogue. When he leads the naive Prince Wilhelm into combat at the dawn of the great war, I can’t help but be curious about the nascent conflict between the two and where it’s going to lead.
The single-player RTS campaign is a beloved thing, but has become rare in recent years. In Iron Harvest, King Art Games is doing their best to make a campaign that will appeal deeply to anyone who ever loved an RTS campaign. If the preview I played of the first three Saxony missions is anything to go on, Iron Harvest will have enough plot twists, nail-biting missions, and narrative drama to keep me engaged to the end.
Iron Harvest’s setting, the 1920+ world of polish painter Jakub Różalski, is a roaring engine of diesel mechs and World War 1 themes. It’s an alternate history world where the problems that arose in our own are amplified by the powerful automachines and mechs that stride its battlefield. Fully industrialized warfare is sprung on the people of Eastern Europa and its nations, Saxony, Polania, and Rusviet, as a terrible thing. Saxony is a powerful nation with a proud imperial military tradition; My job was to be the fist of the nation.
The story seems written with a self-awareness of our own history. The characters that populate Iron Harvest know that the war they’re locked into is futile and horrible, but couldn’t be foreseen nor avoided. The Saxony campaign I played used a complex narrative structure of cutscenes, interspersed with flashbacks to the great war in the form of missions, to show how the war had changed the characters—including a hugely satisfying plot twist and a surprising character arc for Prince Wilhelm. I went into the campaign expecting some fun missions, but I got a more interesting and dramatically compelling story than I expect from most games, let alone an RTS.
But story won’t carry a game on its own. The core of Iron Harvest is a mid-paced RTS similar to Relic’s Company of Heroes or Dawn of War. It’s really somewhere in between the two. It eschews out-and-out lethality in favor of combat that cares more about unit composition and positioning over split-second tactics. Some units very effectively counter others, but even the fastest times-to-kill in the game aren’t faster than you can click the retreat button. To put it bluntly, the plodding mechs aren’t asking you for Starcraft-tier reflexes.
And it works great in single-player. The missions I played had excellent level design that not only showcased the way the game works, but offered up some pretty fiendish challenge at times. Some segments gave you limited units, requiring you to be careful how much damage you took and how you deployed—and especially what weapons you brought to a fight.
In Iron Harvest, infantry units can swap between roles by picking up new equipment from the ground. That can be weapons another unit dropped when killed or gear that you found in a supply cache. The levels with a limited number of units really shone once I figured out how to manipulate my units by changing gear. I swapped weapons as I went—units would grab shovels to build field defenses, defend them, then pick up grenades off the enemy dead to become grenadiers for a new offensive.
These more freeform mission segments would segue into base-building sections fairly often – either to build up and defend an area, go on the offensive, or both. Capturing resources was never too easy, and it was obvious that the AI prioritized both attacking my base and taking resource nodes for itself. In some missions, it was all I could do to survive waves of attackers as I clawed my way up the tech tree.
Difficulty made the comebacks and victories all the more satisfying. I loved the final pushes in those games, as the towns I so desperately defended were literally crushed beneath the steel feet of my heaviest mechs going to obliterate the enemy’s stronghold, or capture the final objective. I’m looking forward to seeing more when Iron Harvest releases for PC on September 1.
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Jon Bolding is a contributor to IGN. Talk real-time strategy games with him on Twitter at @JonBolds.
The WB Montreal reveal is one of the first events of the day, scheduled for 10:30 AM PT, and will take 20 minutes. “You won’t want to miss this first look at an exciting new game and Q&A with its developers,” the description reads.
The studio has been teasing what looks like a new Batman game for some time now, and they’ve used the phrase “Capture the Knight” in their hints. Back in May, the studio tweeted that it was not ready to show its next project just yet. One popular theory is that the game will feature the Court of Owls, the shadowy cabal introduced in Scott Snyder’s opening run of The New 52 reboot of Batman. We’ll finally know for sure soon.
At 5 PM that same day, a 20-minute panel called “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League” is scheduled, and will be hosted by Will Arnett (who played Batman in LEGO Batman). The panel’s one-line description reads “Will Arnett hosts the highly anticipated video game reveal from Rocksteady Studios, creators of the Batman: Arkham franchise.”
It seems likely that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will be the game’s final name–or, if not, killing the Justice League will at least be your objective within the game. The game’s poster shows a version of Superman–or possibly Bizarro–with an ominous purple light emanating from his eyes.
It’s unclear what systems these games are for, how they’ll play, or whether they will be single-player or multiplayer titles. Hopefully all will be revealed at DC FanDome. Fans can also expect more information on the Snyder Cut of Justice League during the event.
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With the global COVID-19 pandemic canceling major events like San Diego Comic-Con in 2020, there’s been a lot of pivoting in order to figure out how to bring the convention experience to people at home. Thus far, we’ve seen Funimation’s and Comic-Con’s attempts at a virtual convention. And now, DC is bringing its DC FanDome event to fans on August 22. The panel schedule has been released, and the show is looking very promising.
The big standout when comparing DC FanDome is the panels. While Comic-Con@Home gave us info on a couple of highly-anticipated movies, DC FanDome is delivering panels around numerous DC movies: Wonder Woman 1984, The Flash, The Batman, The Suicide Squad, Shazam 2, Black Adam, and the Snyder Cut of Justice League, all of which will include some massive stars.
Additionally, there are two DC games panels, including the recently teased Suicide Squad game from Rocksteady, the developer behind the Batman: Arkham trilogy. There is also a WB Games Montreal announcement as well, where it will debut a new game believed to be tied to Batman.
In addition to the Hall of Heroes, there is the WatchVerse, which focuses on TV shows like The Flash, Pennyworth, Black Lightning, Doom Patrol. This section will also have screenings of DC animated moves as well. You can check out a curated selection of the must-watch panels from there as well. We recommend the Young Justice panel which will be moderated by GameSpot’s Chris E. Hayner.
There are also the WatchVerse, KidsVerse, YouVerse, FunVerse, and InsiderVerse, each section offering up something different for fans.
This virtual event will run for 24-hours straight–with many of the panels having encore presentations in the early hours of the morning–and it will be free to attend for fans.
Below you’ll find a curated list of the most-notable panels coming to DC FanDome along with their official descriptions. This primarily includes both video gaming and movie panels for products DC has planned in the future. Additionally, there are many panels revolving around comic books as well. Most of the panels run for about 30 minutes, except for The Flash and Shazam, which will both be 10 minutes long.
DC FanDome Hall of Heroes panels to check out on Saturday, August 22:
Wonder Woman 1984: 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET
“Wonder Woman 1984 stars Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, and Pedro Pascal, and director/co-writer/producer Patty Jenkins join forces with Brazilian hosts Érico Borgo and Aline Diniz to celebrate the fans in a big way. They will answer questions from fans from all over the world, talk fan art and cosplay, and reveal an all-new sneak peek at the upcoming film–plus a few more surprises!”
Warner Bros. Games Montreal Announcement: 10:30 AM PT / 1:30 PM ET
“Gamers! You won’t want to miss this first look at an exciting new game, and Q&A with its developers.”
Multiverse 101: 11:15 AM PT / 2:15 PM ET
“Get schooled in this engaging refresher course on the creation of the Multiverse with DC Chief Creative Officer/Publisher Jim Lee, Warner Bros. Pictures President of DC-Based Film Production Walter Hamada, and Berlanti Productions founder/DCTV mega-producer Greg Berlanti.”
Introducing Flash: 11:45 AM PT / 2:45 PM ET
“This 101-style conversation with The Flash filmmakers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti, star Ezra Miller and screenwriter Christina Hodson will give fans a speedy rundown on the first-ever Flash feature film.”
The Suicide Squad: 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET
“What else would you expect from The Suicide Squad but the ultimate elimination game? First up, writer/director James Gunn takes on fan questions, then brings out Task Force X for a fast-paced, no-holds-barred Squad Showdown that tests every team member’s Squad knowledge–and survival skills!”
The Snyder Cut of Justice League: 2:45 PM PT / 5:45 PM ET
“Zack Snyder fields questions from fans and a few surprise guests as he discusses his eagerly awaited upcoming cut of the 2017 feature film and the movement that made it happen.”
Black Adam: 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET
“Star of the first-ever Black Adam feature film Dwayne Johnson sets the stage for the story and tone of the new movie with a fans-first Q&A…and a few surprises.”
Aquaman: 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET
“Aquaman director James Wan and King Orm himself, Patrick Wilson, take a deep dive into the world of Atlantis that Wan created, revealing their favorite behind-the-scenes moments from the largest DC movie ever!”
Shazam: 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET
“Zac Levi and the cast can’t tell you s#&t! Sworn to secrecy on the new script for their upcoming movie, Zac and a few of his Shazamcastmates talk with the Philippines’ #1 DC fan, Gino Quillamor, about what the next movie might be about, while commenting on everything from panels to the other Zack’s cut–and even have a few surprise guests drop in!”
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League: 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET
“Will Arnett hosts the highly anticipated video game reveal from Rocksteady Studios, creators of the Batman: Arkham franchise.”
The Batman: 5:30 PM PT / 8:30 PM ET
“The Batman filmmaker Matt Reeves joins host and self-professed fangirl Aisha Tyler for a discussion of the upcoming film…with a surprise (or two) for the fans!”
DC FanDome WatchVerse panels to check out:
The Flash: 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET
“Executive producer Eric Wallace joins cast members Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes, Danielle Nicolet, Kayla Compton and Brandon McKnight to discuss all things Flash with Entertainment Weekly’s Chancellor Agard. Team Flash will break down both parts of season six and look ahead at what is to come with an exclusive trailer for season seven. Fans will also get a look at the exclusive black-and-white noir episode ‘Kiss Kiss Breach Breach,’ which will be available on The Flash season six Blu-ray and DVD on August 25.”
Black Lightning: 10:45 AM PT / 1:45 PM ET
“Join Black Lightning stars Cress Williams, China Anne McClain, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, Marvin Jones III, Jordan Calloway and James Remar with actor/filmmaker Robert Townsend moderating as they pay homage to the ’90s. Whether it was hit television shows like Living Single and Family Matters, films such as Boomerang, House Party and Blade, the Chicago Bulls domination of the NBA, or rap artists breaking ground–the ’90s were lit!”
Pennyworth: 11:30 AM PT / 2:30 PM ET
“Join series stars Jack Bannon, Ben Aldridge, Paloma Faith, Emma Paetz, and executive producers Bruno Heller and Danny Cannon as they talk about this unique origin story of the famed butler behind Batman, Alfred Pennyworth. Join in for a fond look back at the show’s exciting first season and the inspiration behind its stunning and edgy 1960s London setting, plus a few unexpected secrets about the new season ahead!”
Doom Patrol: 1:15 PM PT / 4:15 PM ET
“From DC FanDome to FanDOOM! Join the ‘world’s strangest heroes’–the Doom Patrol–for a deep-dive discussion into the beloved and bizarre series. Panel will feature executive producers Jeremy Carver and Chris Dingess, co-executive producer Tamara Becher-Wilkinson, and series stars Matt Bomer, Diane Guerrero, April Bowlby, Joivan Wade, Timothy Dalton, Karen Obilom, Abigail Shapiro, Riley Shanahan and Matthew Zuk.”
Superman & Lois: 2:35 PM PT / 5:35 PM ET
“It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Superman & Lois! Join DC Chief Creative Officer/Publisher Jim Lee in a conversation with executive producer/showrunner Todd Helbing and series stars Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch as they discuss the history of Superman from the comics to the screen, what fans can expect from the upcoming series, and the significance of the characters in the world of today. Fans will be encouraged to follow along as Jim Lee shows the panelists how to draw the iconic Superman emblem and then share their own versions. Join the fun and Show Your Hope using #DCFanDome.”
Superman: Man of Tomorrow – World Premiere: 4:15 PM PT / 7:15 PM ET
“Be among the first fans to witness the world premiere screening of Superman: Man of Tomorrow, the latest entry in the popular series of DC Universe Movies. It’s the dawn of a new age of heroes, and Metropolis has just met its first. But as Daily Planet intern Clark Kent–working alongside reporter Lois Lane–secretly wields his alien powers of flight, super-strength and X-ray vision in the battle for good, there’s even greater trouble on the horizon. Follow the budding hero as he engages in bloody battles with intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo and fights for his life to halt the attack of power-hungry alien Parasite. The world will learn about Superman — but first, he must save the world! Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award winner Darren Criss (Glee) and Emmy nominee Zachary Quinto (Star Trek, Heroes) lead a star-studded cast as the voices of Superman/Clark Kent and Lex Luthor, respectively. The cast also includes Alexandra Daddario (San Andreas) as Lois Lane, Brett Dalton (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) as Parasite/Rudy Jones, Ryan Hurst (Sons of Anarchy, The Walking Dead) as Lobo, and Iké Amadi (Mass Effect 3) as Martian Manhunter. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the feature-length animated film will be released by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital starting August 23, 2020, and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack and Blu-rayTM Combo Pack on September 8, 2020. 90 min”
Lucifer: 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET
“Lucifer is back from Hell, and the series is bringing a never-before-seen blooper reel from season four along with an exclusive clip of ‘Another One Bites the Dust’ from the upcoming musical episode. Director Sherwin Shilati and Lucifer executive producers/showrunners Joe Henderson and Ildy Modrovich discuss what it took to put together such a massive musical episode–and how they have been able to keep it under wraps for so long.”
Young Justice – Cast Audio Play Performance and Panel: 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET (Moderated by GameSpot’s Chris E. Hayner)
“Calling all Young Justice fans! Can’t wait for season four? Well, we couldn’t wait either, so DC FanDome has something special guaranteed to leave you feeling more than just “whelmed.” Join executive producers Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti plus voice cast members Jason Spisak, Khary Payton, Stephanie Lemelin, Nolan North, Denise Boutte, Danica McKellar and Crispin Freeman for a special audio play performance of a brand-new Young Justice episode. After the table read, stick around for a Q&A session previewing the new season. It’s gonna be crash!”
DC’s Stargirl: 6:45 PM PT / 9:45 PM ET
“DC’s Stargirl creator/executive producer Geoff Johns joins cast members Brec Bassinger, Amy Smart, Yvette Monreal, Anjelika Washington and Cameron Gellman for a panel full of fun and inside scoop. Join the new Justice Society of America as they dive into that epic showdown and learn a little more about each other through some special lenses.”
Batwoman: 7:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM ET
“Gotham’s newest hero is suited up and ready–and she’s here! Join executive producers Caroline Dries and Sarah Schechter plus cast members Rachel Skarsten, Meagan Tandy, Camrus Johnson and Nicole Kang for the exclusive first discussion with the highly anticipated new Batwoman Javicia Leslie as she prepares to step into the iconic role. The cast will break down season one and give a sneak peek at Season 2, featuring new arrival Ryan Wilder, aka Batwoman.”
Harley Quinn: 8:15 PM PT / 11:15 PM ET
“Drop the kiddies off at the DC KidsVerse and head over to the Harley Quinn panel. The hilarious voice cast of Kaley Cuoco, Lake Bell, Ron Funches, Matt Oberg and Alan Tudyk will join executive producers Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, Dean Lorey and supervising producer Jennifer Coyle to break down the most f@#king outrageous moments of the show. #Harlivy Forever!”
Batman: The Three Jokers: 9:30 PM PT / 12:30 AM ET
“Ahead of the launch of their highly anticipated miniseries, join master storytellers Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok to learn the secrets behind Batman: Three Jokers and how the Clown Prince of Crime continues to loom large not only in the life of Batman, but also in the lives of his allies in the war on crime.”
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Horizon Zero Dawn launched on PC earlier this month and the former PlayStation 4 exclusive hasn’t had a smooth ride on its new platform thus far. Some notable issues have held back the PC version, but developer Guerrilla Games announced last week that it’s trying to fix the crashes and other technical issues many players have encountered since launch. That begins today, as patch 1.01 is now live.
While the latest update doesn’t fix everything, Guerrilla has outlined some of the high priority issues it’s currently working on. For instance, patch 1.01 fixes some of the game’s start-up crashes but not all of them, so this is something the studio is hoping to address in future updates. There are also some GPU-related hangs during gameplay, performance issues on specific GPUs and hardware combinations, and graphical settings issues such as 4K not displaying correctly or anisotropic filtering not working, that are being worked on.
Aside from this, patch 1.01 does fix a number of issues related to functionality, improved diagnostic data, and more.
“We’re very grateful for all the reports and posts from our players so far,” Guerrilla said in a post on Reddit. “Some issues still need more investigation and testing, so our team is hard at work on the next patch which will go live next week. If you are experiencing issues, please continue to send us your crash reports; additionally, you can go here to report any other problems you might encounter.”
Horizon Zero Dawn PC 1.01 Full Patch Notes
Known Issues
In addition to the issues identified previously, we’re working on a number of high-priority issues:
Some players are experiencing startup crashes. Patch 1.01 fixes a few, but not all, of these crashes.
Some players are experiencing GPU-related hangs during gameplay. The improved diagnostic data collection added in Patch 1.01 is aimed at making it easier to track these down.
Some players are experiencing graphical settings issues, such as Anisotropic Filtering not working, 4K not displaying correctly, or HDR not working correctly.
Some players are experiencing performance issues on specific GPUs or hardware combinations.
Fixed an issue where the game would crash if the SteamUI didn’t initialize properly on startup.
Functionality Issue Fixes
Fixed an issue where Concentration and other slowdown mechanics wouldn’t work for everyone.
Fixed an issue where Windows/Steam profile names containing special characters would prevent some players from saving the game. We are still investigating other saved game issues as well.
Fixed an issue where Windows/Steam profile names containing special characters would prevent some players from saving screenshots in Photo Mode.
Other Fixes
Added improved diagnostic data collection when submitting a crash report.
Fixed several backend issues.
Fixed a video corruption issue for specific hardware. We’re continuing to look at other hardware configurations as well.
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