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South Park Creators Want To Own And Operate The Actual Casa Bonita Restaurant

Casa Bonita, a popular Colorado landmark elevated to iconic restaurant since being featured in a 2003 episode of South Park, may soon be owned by the co-creators of the popular animated series. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Trey Parker and Matt Stone have put in a bid to buy the restaurant–which was a beloved childhood institution for the pair.

Still, nostalgia isn’t clouding Parker and Stone’s vision for the restaurant’s potential. “We started talking about the changes we’re going to make–mostly with the food,” Parker said. “We’re going to make really awesome food. I was already thinking about how I was going to make Black Bart’s Cave a little bigger.”

Added Parker, “It’s just sitting there. It sucks.” He also said that it felt like the restaurant was “neglected even before the pandemic” and that owning Casa Bonita would be “the crowning achievement of my life.”

Back in April, Casa Bonita announced it was filing for bankruptcy due to the pandemic, which had forced it to close. Previous reports did not specify the exact amount of debt the company owes, though earlier in the year it was estimated as somewhere around or just below $7.5 million. The current owners, Summit Family Restaurants, have not yet provided a comment.

Best PS4 Accessories In 2021: PlayStation 4 Controllers, Headsets, Hard Drives, And More

With more than 100 million PlayStation 4 consoles out in the wild and plenty of new games still releasing for the platform, the PS4 is still alive and well despite the PS5 now occupying center stage. There’s even a very active market for prospective PS4 buyers right now, so it’s safe to say plenty of people are still spending a lot of time gaming on the console. And if you’re gaming on PS4, there is a plethora of accessories that can enhance your overall experience. With a mountain of various accessories on the market, we decided to round up the best PS4 accessories to help you narrow down your selections. Many of these accessories are also compatible with PS5, which makes them even more intriguing if you think you’ll upgrade down the line. From controllers and headsets to charging stations and external hard drives, take a peek at our list of the best PlayStation 4 accessories below.

While this roundup covers all major categories, we also have dedicated lists for the best PS4 controllers and best PlayStation headsets. If you’re looking for game recommendations, take a peek at our roundups of the best PS4 games, racing games, and split-screen games.

$60-$65

The best PS4 controller for most people is, unsurprisingly, the DualShock 4. The console comes with one controller, but it doesn’t hurt to have extras around for multiplayer. Even if you don’t regularly play couch multiplayer, it’s beneficial to have a second controller. While the DualShock 4 is an excellent controller, the battery life is pretty mediocre. While your main controller is charging, it’s useful to have a second that’s juiced up and ready to go. The DualShock 4 comes in a variety of different colors, though some of them are hard to find now. You can use the DualShock 4 to play backwards-compatible PS4 games on PS5, too.

$160

If you’re into competitive gaming across multiple genres, the Razer Raiju Ultimate could help you up your game. This wireless controller features four remappable buttons, including a pair of back paddles and two additional triggers on top. The Raiju Ultimate has a Hair Trigger mode that, when activated, requires you to only slightly pull on triggers. Meanwhile, Razer used Mecha-Tactile face buttons to create a satisfying, clicky feel, and the shoulder triggers have a more ergonomic design than the conventional DualShock 4. You can also further adjust certain settings such as clutch and rumble sensitivity with the mobile app that’s available on iOS and Android.

$45

The DualShock 4 is a great controller, but the D-pad is not exactly perfect for fighting games. That’s where the Razer Raion comes in. The Raion has an eight-directional pad that’s specifically designed for fighting games. The face button layout pays homage to arcade machines with a six-button scheme complete with R1 and R2 right there on the front of the controller. The shape of this wired controller allows you to game with either a conventional or claw grip. The Raion also has a built-in mode for competition that lets you disable select buttons to avoid inadvertent inputs.

$350

For fighting game enthusiasts who prefer a true arcade setup, you can’t beat the Victrix Pro FS Arcade Fight Stick. This premium fight stick is made of aluminum, giving it an ultra-sturdy feel. The Victrix Pro FS features high-end Sanwa Denshi parts, including an excellent joystick and eight clicky face buttons that have a lightning-fast 5ms response time. It also has a number of extra buttons, including a trio of programmable buttons, Options, Share, and a button that adjusts the built-in lighting. The case pops open to let you store the joystick when traveling. It also comes with handles and a cable organizer, which makes this bulky controller surprisingly portable. If you’re a tinkerer, the ability to pop open the case also opens up the Victrix Pro FS to easy modding. Though pricey (and somewhat hard to find in stock), this is the ultimate fight stick for PS4, and it’s also compatible with PS5.

$300

For a high-end PS4 gaming headset, we recommend the Astro A50. This wireless headset has 40mm drivers that produce superb pinpoint audio. The over-ear design features soft, comfortable earcups and a durable, adjustable headband. The A50 comes with a charging dock that cradles the headset when it’s not in use. It runs for 15 hours on a full charge. If you ever upgrade to the PS5, the Astro A50 is also our pick for the best high-end PS5 headset.

$100

Though technically designed with the PS5 in mind, Sony’s first-party Pulse 3D headset is a great wireless option for PS4 as well. While it’s not quite as durable as some higher-end headsets that cost more than 100 bucks, Sony’s Tempest 3D AudioTech delivers superb audio that pinpoints specific directional sounds. It has a hidden noise-canceling microphone that helps give it the appearance of a standard (and stylish) pair of headphones. With the detachable 3.5mm audio cable, you can connect it to any device.

Another official option for PS4 users is the PlayStation Gold headset, which was essentially the Pulse 3D’s PS4 predecessor. The Gold headset isn’t manufactured nowadays, but you can get a like-new preowned edition at Amazon for $80. However, we’d go with the Pulse 3D, simply because it doesn’t cost much more and has improved audio.

$150

The SteelSeries Arctis 7P is another headset that was made for the PS5. That said, it’s also a stellar PS4 gaming headset. The Arctis 7P has an ultra-comfy design and a more durable feel than the Pulse 3D. It features custom 40mm drivers that create an impactful and rich audio experience. The retractable bidirectional mic has built-in noise-canceling tech. In addition to working on PlayStation platforms, the Arctis 7P can connect wirelessly to PC, Android, and Nintendo Switch with the included USB-C dongle. The SteelSeries Arctis 7P is a premium headset with universal functionality, and you can even hook it up to other devices with a 3.5mm audio connection.

$50

Those looking for a budget over-ear option shouldn’t sleep on SteelSeries’ Arctis 1. This lightweight headset has nice plush earcups, a detachable Clearcast microphone, and a steel-reinforced headband. Despite its low price, the Arctis 1 produces crisp audio that likely offers a great improvement from your TV speakers.

$400

Racing games are always better with a dedicated controller, and Logitech’s G923 racing wheel is the best of the bunch for PS4. The G923 comes with a wheel and a separate set of pedals. The G923 excels because of Logitech’s TrueForce technology, an authentic system that gives you high-definition force feedback when you’re driving. While the technology is super cool, it’s only compatible with a small batch of games so far, including Grid, Gran Turismo Sport, Dirt Rally 2.0, and a few others. That said, it’s certainly possible future games will utilize the feature, and since this wheel is compatible with PS5, you’re future-proofing with this purchase. The pedals are pressure sensitive to add to the realism, and the included G Hub software lets you fine-tune your experience, including wheel sensitivity and setting up profiles. For a less expensive option, check out Logitech’s G29 racing wheel, which features dual-motor force feedback.

$80; $110 for 4TB

Regardless of the size of your PS4 hard drive, it’s a safe bet that at some point you’ll have to manage your storage and delete some games. With big AAA games taking up 50GB or more (sometimes much more), the PS4 drive gets eaten up quickly. Luckily, you can expand your storage space with portable drives. We recommend Seagate’s PS4 Game Drive, an officially licensed external storage option that you simply plug into one of your console’s USB ports. It comes in 2TB and 4TB models. You can even load games directly from the drive, so you can simply keep it plugged in at all times and not have to worry about running out of space.

$20

Though Sony never released a premium PS4 controller similar to Microsoft’s Xbox Elite controller, it did create an accessory that features one of the most important components of high-end competitive controllers. The DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment attaches to the controller and adds two rear buttons. A separate button lets you remap inputs on the fly, and you can save profiles to fine-tune your settings for different games.

$25

If you use your PS4 as a streaming device for Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, or other services, grabbing a conventional remote is worthwhile. It’s not always fun to fumble around with the DualShock 4 trying to remember how to pause, rewind, etc. PDP’s PS4 media remote is a handy little device that resembles a standard streaming remote and adds the PS4’s face buttons to navigate the UI.

$25

As mentioned already, DualShock 4 controllers don’t have the best battery life. The DualShock 4 can last anywhere from four to eight hours between charges, which is a wide and less than ideal range. That’s why it makes a ton of sense to have a charging station to dock your controllers in at all times when not playing. PowerA’s DualShock 4 Charging Station offers a simple solution that cradles two controllers, doubling as a stand as well. While there are no shortage of third-party charging stations available, PowerA’s charging dock is well-rated and officially licensed by PlayStation.

$27

The PS4 can sound like a jet engine sometimes. To help mitigate some of that noise, OIVO’s Cooling Fan Station is a great pick that also happens to have some other nice features. First off, if you like the look of your PS4 positioned upright, a stand is a must. This stand cradles the system safely and securely. It’s also fitted with a pair of DualShock 4 charging docks and a slot on the back that fits 12 game cases. The OIVO Cooling Fan Station is compatible with all PS4 models. And with over 25,000 reviews and 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon, it’s a popular pick for PS4 owners.

$25

As you accumulate physical games for PS4, you’re bound to start thinking about the best way to store and display the cases. While you could just use a standard bookshelf, a dedicated game tower is a great option, too. Skywin’s organizer is specifically designed for PS4 cases (and PS5 cases) and fits 24 games. It also has a hanger on the side for the PSVR headset; though you could use it to store a regular over-ear gaming headset. There’s an optional stand for the PS4 console itself as well, which allows you to prop it up vertically.

Sony’s Jim Ryan Confirms Nixxes Is Bringing PlayStation Games To PC

Following the acquisition earlier this month, Sony president and CEO Jim Ryan has confirmed that the Netherlands-based studio Nixxes Software is working on porting PlayStation games to PC, according to a translation by VGC.

Ryan said in a Famitsu interview published on July 28 that PlayStation is “happy to be in the early stages of bringing our IP to the PC, and look forward to working with Nixxes to help us do that.” Nixxes is known for porting games to PC and has worked on big-name titles like Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Marvel’s Avengers.

Sony scooped up Nixxes earlier this month following its acquisition of Helsinki-based developer Housemarque at the end of June. While the buyout amount remains undisclosed, PlayStation Studios head Herman Hulst praised Nixxes for its “deep technical expertise and vast experience.”

Nixxes joins “PlayStation Studios Technology, Creative & Services Group to provide high-quality in-house technical and development capabilities for PlayStation Studios,” Sony said in a press release announcing the buyout.

After PlayStation dropped Horizon Zero Dawn on PC last year, Sony said more of its games could make their way to the platform. In fact, Days Gone hit PC on May 18. God of War is streamable on PC for those with an active PS Now membership. (It’s worth noting that God of War on PC is not a port and has not been confirmed as part of these efforts.) And documentation discovered in May found that Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End may be the next PlayStation exclusive to launch on PC in the future.

PlayStation did clarify, however, that it wouldn’t release it’s games on PC right at launch. Meanwhile, Xbox has become more aggressive with its efforts in bringing games to PC in addition to consoles.

The Simpsons Producer “Would Love” A Hit & Run Remaster

The Simpsons producer and writer Matt Selman has said he “would love” to see a remaster of The Simpsons: Ht & Run, a fondly remembered action game released back in 2003. However, the producer said it may not happen soon, if ever, due to corporate bureaucracy.

“I would love to see a remastered version of [Simpsons Hit & Run], I would,” Selman told IGN. “It’s a complicated corporate octopus to try to make that happen.”

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Video game releases based on The Simpsons have slowed down in recent years. EA’s mobile game, The Simpsons: Tapped Out, is among the newest–and it was released back in 2012.

Also in the interview, Selman discussed a major point of contention with Hit & Run publisher Vivendi Games, which would later change hands. He said the publisher asked them to make a driving game, but the team at The Simpsons pushed for more of a GTA-style game due to the popularity of Rockstar’s series.

“We were all playing Grand Theft Auto at the time and publisher… they just wanted another driving game. And we were like, everyone’s playing whatever version of Grand Theft Auto, people need to get out of the cars,” Selman said. “That was a huge creative battle over whether it was just a ‘driving around doing missions’ game or a ‘getting out of the car and doing missions’ game. But I do think the battle was worth fighting.”

Hit & Run was developed by Radical Entertainment, which has since shut down.

The most recent new Simpsons title for consoles was 2007’s The Simpsons Game, in which the Simpsons family discovers they have been licensed for a video game. In 2014, The Simpsons veteran Al Jean said the team had considered making a Simpsons RPG, but nothing ever came of this.

As for the TV show, Season 33 kicks off in September with The Simpsons’ first-ever all-musical episode.

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What’s New On Peacock In August 2021? John Wick Movies, American Ninja Warrior, And More

This August, Peacock has plenty of movies, TV shows, and original programming headed your way that you’ll want to check out. This includes all the John Wick movies and new seasons of American Ninja Warrior. Check out everything coming to Peacock in August below along with some recommendations.

It may be a while before you can watch John Wick 4 and the spinoff series The Continental, so you’ll be pleased to learn that the first three John Wick movies are coming to Peacock on August 9. Revisit the story of a man and his dog, which turns into a man hunting everyone connected to murdering said dog, which turns into more films about a man now on the run from a secret underground assassins guild. Anyway, you can learn every intimate detail about the series before John Wick 4 arrives in theaters next May.

If you’re looking for an exciting competition series, keep your eye out for American Ninja Warrior Junior. Seasons 1-2 arrive on the streaming service on August 26. Much like American Ninja Warrior, this series will see competitors try and complete a super-challenging obstacle course. The difference here is that the competitors are between 9-14 years old.

Most of Peacock’s releases come on August 1, and on that day, there’s an avalanche of movies arriving. The first five Nightmare on Elm Street movies hit the service–along with the 2010 remake, but you can skip that one. Also, the first X-Men movie hits the service, which you think would be on Disney+–but it’s not. There’s also Candyman, The Goonies, and a whole lot more.

Below, you’ll find everything coming to Peacock for the month of August.

New on Peacock in August 2021:

August 1

  • 50 First Dates, 2004
  • A Child’s Christmas, 2008
  • Addicted, 2017
  • Ali, 2001
  • Apollo 13, 1995
  • Armageddon, 1998
  • Bad Boys, 1995
  • Bad Boys II, 2003
  • Black and Cuba, 2015
  • Bleeding Heart, 2015
  • Brokeback Mountain, 2005
  • Candyman, 1992
  • Celebrity Game Face, Season 1 (NBC)
  • Chase, 2021
  • Coach Carter, 2005
  • Colombiana, 2011
  • The Courier, 2013
  • Cowboys & Aliens, 2011
  • Crank, 2006
  • Crank 2 High Voltage, 2009
  • Dead in Tombstone, 2013
  • Deliver Us from Eva, 2003
  • Django Unchained, 2012
  • Don’t Talk to Irene, 2017
  • Drive, 2011
  • Extraordinary Tales, 2015
  • Flash Point, 2007
  • The Eagle, 2011
  • ​Enough, 2002
  • The Exorcist, 1973
  • Fantastic Four, 2005
  • Field of Dreams, 1989
  • Fifty Shades Darker, 2017
  • Fifty Shades Freed, 2018
  • Fifty Shades of Grey, 2015
  • The Firm, 1993
  • Fool’s Gold, 2008
  • G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, 2009
  • The Goonies, 1985
  • Haunted Hospital: Heilstatten, 2018
  • Holiday Breakup, 2016
  • How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, 2003
  • I, Robot, 2004
  • The Jackal, 1997
  • Jarhead, 2005
  • Kid Cannabis, 2014
  • Kung Fu Yoga, 2017
  • Land of the Lost, 2009
  • Leatherheads, 2008
  • Life, 1999
  • Love’s Kitchen, 2011
  • The Lincoln Lawyer, 2011
  • Little Rascals, 1994
  • McCanick, 2013
  • Meet Joe Black, 1998
  • Moneyball, 2011
  • My Generation, 2018
  • Mystery Road, 2013
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge, 1985
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, 1987
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, 1988
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child, 1989
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street, 1984
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street, 2010
  • Notorious, 2009
  • Notting Hill, 1999
  • Once Fallen, 2010
  • Paradox, 2017
  • Partisan, 2015
  • Philadelphia, 1993
  • The Proposal, 2009
  • R.I.P.D., 2013
  • Race, 2016
  • Railroad Tigers, 2016
  • Rigor Mortis, 2013
  • Rise of the Legend, 2014
  • Scorched, 2003
  • Shaolin, 2011
  • Shark Tale, 2004
  • Silver Linings Playbook, 2012
  • Skating to New York, 2013
  • Spartacus, 1960
  • Special ID, 2013
  • Steve McQueen: Desert Racer, 2015
  • Supremacy, 2013
  • Survivor, 2015
  • Swelter, 2013
  • Sword of Vengeance, 2013
  • Tai Chi Hero, 2012
  • Tai Chi Zero, 2012
  • The Timber, 2015
  • Train to Busan, 2016
  • Tyler Perry’s Boo 2! A Madea Halloween, 2017
  • Van Helsing, 2004
  • Very Bad Things, 1998
  • Warrior, 2011
  • The Wrath of Vraja, 2013
  • X-Men, 2000
  • Zoey to the Max, 2013

August 5

  • Departure, Season 2
  • Hart to Heart, Season 1, Episode Batch 1

August 6

  • Madagascar A Little Wild, Season 4

August 9

  • John Wick, 2014
  • John Wick: Chapter 2, 2017
  • John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
  • Family Game Fight, Season 1

August 12

  • Weeds, Season 1-8
  • Ex-Rated, Season 1
  • Hart to Heart, Season 1, Episode Batch 2

August 17

  • The House, 2017

August 19

  • My Little Pony, 2017
  • Five Bedrooms, Season 2
  • Hart to Heart, Season 1, Episode Batch 3

August 22

  • It’s Complicated, 2009

August 26

  • American Ninja Warrior Junior, Season 1-2
  • The Monster in The Shadows
  • Hart to Heart, Season 1, Episode Batch 4

August 31

  • The Hurricane, 1999

The Die Hard Prequel Movie Is Not Happening, At Least Not Yet

Years ago it was announced that a Die Hard prequel movie that focused on a young John McClane was in the works with the title McClane. That film is not going ahead.

Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura told Polygon simply, “Yeah, no, it’s not happening.”

“But what was really interesting was we actually came up with an idea to do it. It was a project that wasn’t Die Hard that then, eventually, shifted over to Die Hard,” he elaborated.

As the producer said years ago, McClane would have featured two timelines, not unlike The Godfather: Part II. “What was interesting about our idea was it allowed you the ability to meet the young John McClane and use Bruce,” he said. “So it was really interesting in that way. So you sort of got to see both versions of him. A bit [like The Godfather Part II].”

McClane stalled out after Disney’s acquisition of Fox, the owner of the Die Hard movie series. di Bonaventura said of the future for Die Hard in general, “I don’t know what their plans are.”

Len Wiseman, who directed 2007’s Live Free or Die Hard, was attached to directed McClane before it fell apart. While we may not get to see Bruce Willis in a new Die Hard film anytime soon, he reprised the John McClane character for a battery commercial in 2020. A John McClane character was also released for Call of Duty: Warzone as part of its ’80s event this year.

1988’s Die Hard was followed by Die Hard 2 (1990) and Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995). The series then took a break before returning in 2007 with Live Free or Die Hard and again in 2013 with A Good Day to Die Hard.

New Predator Movie Will be Called ‘Skull’ And Will Feature a Female Hero

New details have been revealed for Dan Trachtenberg’s upcoming Predator movie, as the final leg of production gets underway.

During a recent interview with Collider, producers John Davis and John Fox revealed the title of the new Predator movie is Skull and that it is “probably three-quarters of the way through” production. They also shared that Trachtenberg’s film will be a female-fronted origin story tracing the Predator’s first journey to Earth.

“It goes back to what made the original Predator movie work,” Davis said of Predator 5, which he likened to the Leonardo DiCaprio-starring film The Revenant. “It’s the ingenuity of a human being who won’t give up, who’s able to observe and interpret, basically being able to beat a stronger, more powerful, well-armed force.”

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Both producers praised Trachtenberg’s “completely unique” vision for the movie, though it’s still unknown whether the tone of the film will steer it towards an R-rating or PG-13. Davis said it “it all depends on how you end up cutting it,” admitting that it was originally “conceived as an R-rated movie” but “it could easily end up PG-13” after edits.

Wherever it lands with its rating, Davis believes the fifth installment in the mainline Predator franchise could end up being one of the film series’ standout entries. “It’s going to be, I believe, the second best — or the first… or it may be equal to the first one,” he said, expressing his high regard for the upcoming Predator movie.

“I feel like the first one was a wonderful, interesting movie and I know what worked about it. I feel like we kind of never got back there again,” he added, comparing the franchise’s later releases to the 1987 original. “We ended up in different places. I think this is a worthy complement to the first one. It’s going to be as good.”

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The franchise’s previous entry, 2018’s The Predator, was written and directed by Iron Man 3’s Shane Black. It pulled in the highest box office gross for a single Predator movie, with a worldwide gross of $160.5 million. Only Aliens vs. Predator made more at the box office for the Predator franchise, hitting $177.4 million.

Unfortunately, The Predator cost a hefty $88 million to make and likely millions more to market, according to The Numbers. IGN’s review of The Predator acknowledged that the 2018 film “splintered apart in the haphazard and shoddy-looking last half-hour, largely derailing what began as a promising entry in the wildly inconsistent franchise.”

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Bob Odenkirk Hospitalized After Collapsing On Set of Better Call Saul

Better Call Saul star Bob Odenkirk was taken to hospital on Tuesday after reportedly collapsing on the set of AMC’s Breaking Bad spinoff series.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Odenkirk, who is 58, was filming the sixth and final season of Better Call Saul in Albuquerque, New Mexico when the incident occurred. Crew members immediately responded to Odenkirk’s collapse and called an ambulance for the star to be swiftly taken to hospital, where he remained on Tuesday night.

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It’s not immediately clear what caused the collapse, though David Cross, who collaborated with Odenkirk on HBO’s Mr. Show with Bob and David, assured fans that he would provide an update when possible. “I will share what I know when I can but Bob is one of the strongest people I know both physically and spiritually,” he wrote on Twitter. “He WILL get through this.”

Michael McKean, Odenkirk’s Better Call Saul co-star, was one of many actors and industry professionals who wished Odenkirk well on social media following the news of his hospitalization. “Sending huge love to our @mrbobodenkirk,” he wrote on Twitter. “You got this, brother.”

Better Call Saul is currently shooting its sixth and final season, which will air on AMC in 2022. The series serves as a prequel to Breaking Bad, charting the evolution of Odenkirk’s character from his early days as a struggling lawyer named Jimmy McGill to becoming the popular Saul Goodman character he portrayed in the flagship series.

Odenkirk’s performance in Better Call Saul has earned him numerous awards and nominations, including three consecutive Golden Globes nominations for Best Actor in a Television Series, and four Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. He’s also picked up awards in similar categories at the Critics’ Choice Television Awards.

TMZ first reported this news.

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Dr. Mario World Will Be Unplayable After November 1

Dr. Mario World, the match-three mobile game released by Nintendo in 2019, will become unplayable after November 1.

Nintendo has shared the news on the official Dr. Mario World website where it said, “The Dr. Mario World game’s service will end on November 1, 2021”. The company offered a “sincere thanks” to players who have accessed the game since it began service in 2019.

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In the announcement, Nintendo explained, “If you start up the Dr. Mario World game after the game’s service has ended, an end-of-service notification will be displayed and you will not be able to play the game.” However, fans will still be able to access their player history once the Dr. Mario World servers shut down.

The company plans to release Dr. Mario World Memories, which “is a web page that will become available after the game’s service ends” and will act as a memento for those hoping to look back at their player history in the app.

In addition, Nintendo has also told fans that Diamonds, an in-game currency that can be obtained in exchange for real-world money on the app store, will “no longer be available for purchase from July 28, 2021.” In conjunction, Dr. Mario World’s official Twitter account announced the game’s final world in a Tweet earlier today, which you can see below.

Dr. Mario World is the second mobile app to be shut down by Nintendo after it closed its first-ever smartphone app, Miitomo, back in May 2018. We called it “fun, but flawed”

Since the release of Dr. Mario World in July 2019, Nintendo has further added to its roster of mobile games. Mario Kart Tour, a mobile take on the popular Mario Kart series, launched on devices in September 2019 and has seemingly been more successful for Nintendo. As of April 2021, SensorTower reports that the racing app has surpassed over 200 million downloads and amassed $200 Million in lifetime revenue.

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

Someone Has Been Faking a Relaunch of Fallout Studio Interplay

Publisher Interplay Entertainment has announced that a Twitter account claiming to announce a relaunch of the storied developer is a fake.

A now-closed account, @InterplayEnt, began posting last weekend, promising that a relaunch of the company (with its early “By gamers, for gamers” slogan reinstated) would come in October, with a formal announcement to come today, July 28.

The fake account then posted a press release that claimed the relaunched company would aim to release new games in many of its best-known series, including Fallout, Baldur’s Gate, MDK, and more. The release also claimed the new Interplay was actively working on 15 games, including Messiah and ClayFighter, and would re-establish multiple development divisions. You can see the fabricated release below:

The fake Interplay relaunch press release. (Source: Twitter)

The release caused some suspicion, particularly as the lucrative Fallout licence is held by Bethesda (who famously went to court with Interplay over it), and a new Baldur’s Gate game is already in development at Larian.

As expected, Interplay’s official Twitter account, InterplayGames, subsequently moved to discredit the InterplayEnt account, saying, “We have found that there are accounts impersonating Interplay across social media platforms […] Statements made by any other accounts do not represent Interplay. We appreciate those that have brought the offending accounts to our attention.”

Twitter subsequently closed the InterplayEnt account. No details have emerged as to who was behind it, or their motivations. Upon learning the account was fake, many fans subsequently asked the real Interplay to work on some of the dormant franchises it had mentioned.

Interplay has seen some troubled years since its glory days in the ’90s, facing bankruptcy, selling off many of its owned franchises, and entering into a lengthy legal battle with Bethesda over the Fallout licence. Most recently, it published Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance, which we called “a bland, boring trek through repetitive encounters that’s filled with bugs and annoying design choices“.

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