Nintendo Switch Online Launch Date Revealed

Nintendo has revealed that its upcoming Nintendo Switch Online service will be launching next Tuesday, September 18, and will be arriving with a 7-day free trial from the Nintendo eShop.

Announced via Twitter, Nintendo confirmed that its paid Nintendo Switch Online Service will be launching next week and that more information will be revealed at tomorrow’s 35-minute Nintendo Direct that will focus on upcoming Switch and 3DS titles.

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Henry Cavill Reportedly Quits Superman Role

Henry Cavill has reportedly quit the role of Superman.

Per the Hollywood Reporter, the actor has apparently parted ways with Warner Bros. after three films in the role.

Following Man of Steel, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League, Cavill was in talks to cameo in the upcoming Shazam! According to THR, contract talks broke down, and the chances for a further appearance are all but through.

Apparently, scheduling conflicts have become an issue for Cavill and the studio, which is supported by the actor’s new role as Geralt in Netflix’s The Witcher.

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The Flash and Swamp Thing Join DC’s Walmart-Exclusive Line

DC is expanding its line of “Giant,” Walmart-exclusive comics with the addition of books based on The Flash and Swamp Thing, as well as a third, unannounced character.

According to the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (via THR), the 100-page Swamp Thing Halloween Horror Special will debut first on October 7. That will be followed by an 80-page special holiday edition comic on November 11 — details for which have not been announced at this time.

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How Marvel’s Spider-Man on PS4 Sets Up the Sequel

Marvel’s Spider-Man on PS4 reinvents the wall-crawler’s mythology with a story that both pulls from the classics and forges its own new path. Based on the events of the game, the story could go in a number of directions, so here’s our breakdown of what might be in store for the sequel based on the comics and our good ol’ Spidey-sensibilities.

Warning: full spoilers for Marvel’s Spider-Man on PS4!

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Creed 2 Will Keep the Legacy of Ivan Drago Alive

In a small Philadelphia suburb on a hot summer’s day, IGN was invited to visit the set of Creed II, MGM’s upcoming sequel to the 2015 critically-acclaimed movie that introduced the world to Apollo Creed’s son, Adonis, played by Black Panther’s Michael B. Jordan.

Some spoilers follow for what we saw being filmed for Creed II!

One of the scenes we observed took place at what was supposed to be the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, but was actually a large interior set, filled with hundreds of extras dressed in formal attire as they booed and cheered Adonis’ entrance to the ring. We also learned that the scene is a prelude to a fight that takes place in the first half of the film, however, we were not privy to who Adonis’ opponent would be. For a look at more behind the scenes photos from Creed II, click through the slideshow below. 

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