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Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Delayed to 2024

Anyone that loves to play games like Bloodborne and Dark Souls has another game to look forward to from the developers of Ashen. Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is an action RPG that has you taking down deities in the City of Dawn. It has the makings of an interesting fantasy role-playing game that looks great and is super challenging. But it looks like those interested in Flintlock will have to wait longer, as the game has now been officially delayed.

On the official Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Twitter page, A44 Games (the developers of Flintlock) announced that the game’s release is now delayed until 2024. In the thread, the team stated that they wanted to provide the best experience possible and are working hard crafting every element of the game to meet the high expectations.

“…It’s important to our whole team that Flintlock is a special experience, and we owe it to ourselves and to all of you who have been following the game since we announced to make it the most impressive and unforgettable game it can be… Your ongoing and unwavering support has been incredible. Each of us at A44 Games are humbled and inspired by your excitement for what we are creating and we truly appreciate your patience. We have a lot of exciting things to show you and we’ll have updates for you soon…”

Original, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn was set to release in early 2023 for both consoles and PC. The game Players will be able to explore a dangerous open world filled with desserts and ruins filled with various creatures and foes. The story of the game will follow Nor Vanak, a member of a coalition army that travels with her companion Enki through the City of Dawn as they attempt to take on the gods in a vengeful vendetta. The combat will have you wielding various magical spells and executing combos with a battle axe, gunplay, and much more.

While there are a lot of known details about the game, no specific release date has been given by A44 Games. Many people over social media have been receptive to the announcement of the delay, citing it will help to improve the quality of the game and make the experience even better. A44 Games promises to give more updates as we get closer to 2024, which will hopefully give everyone an idea of when we’ll see Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn on PC and consoles.

Will you be checking out Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn when it finally releases? What do you think about the development team delaying the release of the game a little bit longer? Post thoughts about everything in the comment section down below!

‘Run With The Wind’ Dashes Onto HiDive

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The 2018 sports anime ‘Run With The Wind’ was based on the 2006 novel by Shion Miura and released by Shinchosha Publishing. It ran for two seasons with twenty-three episodes and was produced by the Japanese animation studio Production IG. Sentai Filmworks licensed the anime for a North American release with HiDive announcing they would stream it starting June 25, 2023.

“The Irish have a saying: “May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back.” That’s an evocative blessing for a sports anime that is as inspiring as it is relatable. If you’re looking for your next anime binge, you really can’t go wrong with the Run with the Wind anime,” HiDive said on their website. They added that both the subbed and dubbed versions would stream.

The Japanese publisher Shueisha released a manga version of the novel illustrated by Sorata Unno released between 2007 and 2009.

You can watch this clip from the dub below:

MyAnimeList describes the synopsis as follows,

“Former ace runner of Sendai Josei High School, Kakeru Kurahara is chased away from a convenience store for shoplifting. Shaking off his pursuer, he runs into Haiji Kiyose, another student from his university. Haiji is impressed by Kakeru’s agility and persuades him to live in Chikusei-sou, the run-down apartment where Haiji resides along with eight other students. Having lost his entire apartment deposit at a mahjong parlor, Kakeru accepts the offer reluctantly.

However, Haiji reveals a secret during Kakeru’s welcoming party: the apartment is actually the dormitory of the Kansei University Track Club. He unveils his ultimate goal of participating in the Hakone Ekiden—one of the most prominent university marathon relay races in Japan. Unfortunately, all the residents apart from Haiji and Kakeru are complete running novices. Worse still, none of the inhabitants are even remotely interested in being involved with Haiji’s ridiculous plan! With only months before the deadline, will the fourth-year student be able to convince them otherwise and realize his elusive dream of running in the Hakone Ekiden?”

A live action adaption was directed by Sumio Ohmori and distributed by Shochiku in 2009.

Star Wars Eclipse Development Finally Moving Forward Again

After a long period of silence and no new information, it appears that things are getting back on track for Star Wars Eclipse. With all of the new Star Wars games that have come out and are planned for release in the coming years, many have wondered what was happening with Star Wars Eclipse. It felt like a very long time since developer Quantic Dream went silent about the game as it was addressing issues within the studio. But things appear to have changed and details about the progress on Star Wars Eclipse appear to be stable once again. Is this a good sign of things to come?

A video posted on the French website for television station BFM TV shows a behind-the-scenes look at the development of Star Wars Eclipse. While there is no specific gameplay shown, the video features a look at motion capture equipment and other tools that the team has been using during development. In the video (also shared on the station’s Twitter page) Guillaume de Fondaumière, CEO of Quantic Dream, spoke with the station about the game and some of the previous issues that the studio faced which impacted development. This included allegations of a toxic work environment that was a major point of concern for everyone online.

“It is far behind us. We work with our teams every day. It’s going very, very well. We are focused on game development, that’s the only thing that interests us. We decided to lead the studio in another direction, to really have perfect editorial control over our studio.”

If you don’t remember, back in 2018 Quantic Dream was facing allegations of fostering a toxic work environment for a number of developers within the studio. Some had mentioned instances of racism and sexist jokes that were thrown around during work hours, as well as one incident involving Photoshop images of employees in compromising scenarios. This had a bad reaction from gamers online who were eagerly anticipating Quantic Dream’s next project, to the point that studio founder David Cage responded to the controversy in an interview with Edge Magazine, denying the allegations at the time.

“Of course, like any human organization, we are not perfect by any means… But are we the kind of studio that was described? Our employees have said repeatedly: it’s not true. Can we improve? Yes. Have we made mistakes in the past? Probably. But we had to do something about what was being said. We were so hurt by specific allegations that we know are wrong or false, that we had to defend ourselves. We wanted people to hear our voice.”

Besides the reassurance that Star Wars Eclipse development is moving forward once again, no other details about the game were given. This could mean we won’t be seeing the game for a long time and that not much was done since the game’s reveal trailer during The Game Awards back in 2021. Star Wars Eclipse is said to be an action-adventure game with a heavy focus on narrative, including multiple characters with a branching plot. The game’s story was shown to take place within The High Republic era of Star Wars canon, placing it hundreds of years before Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. No release date has been officially given for the game, but some people online have speculated that if development continues without issues, then we might be seeing Star Wars Eclipse anytime in 2024 or 2025. Hopefully, we’ll have a better idea of where the game stands when Quantic Dream is ready to reveal more about it in the months to come.

What do you think about Star Wars Eclipse? Are you happy Quantic Dream is getting back to working on the game? Share your thoughts about everything in the comments down below!

New Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends Loungefly Pieces Are Coming Soon!

When you think of fun animation from the early 2000’s Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends is bound to pop into your head. The Cartoon Network show was incredibly fun and popular! Now, Loungefly is bringing some amazing pieces to help us all remember our favorite imaginary friends!

These are listed as “Coming Soon,” which likely means sometime between now and the end of July.

All pieces are officially licensed Cartoon Network items!

Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends Figural Bus Crossbody Bag – $75

I adore this fun crossbody!

It measures 11.5”W x 9.5”H x 4”D.

It’s time for a field trip! Climb aboard the Loungefly Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends Figural Bus Crossbody Bag for an outing with your favorite make-believe pals. Eduardo sets the course as he drives the home’s colorful commuter bus, which runs on moveable wheels that set things in motion. Turn the bag around to see some of Foster’s most beloved residents wave from the windows! Zippered pockets at the top and front of the bus help to keep your belongings safe at hand. Perfect for anyone looking to adopt a new look, this accessory makes a loyal travel companion for any adventure.

The Loungefly Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends Figural Bus Crossbody Bag is made of vegan leather (polyurethane). Bag has adjustable (detachable) shoulder strap and shiny silver hardware. Additional features include applique, embossed, debossed, printed, and moving part details. Take note of the coordinating inside lining.”

Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends House Mini Backpack – $80

The mini backpack measures 9”W x 10.5”H x 4.5”D.

Man, oh, man! You should see all the friends we’ve got on the Loungefly Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends House Mini Backpack. On the front, Madame Foster’s grand mansion rises from a scenic background. Down below, Max greets some of his favorite imaginary pals on the front zipper pocket. Look closely and you’ll find Wilt, Coco, Eduardo, Bloo, and Cheese as they stand near the mansion’s gates. Turn the bag around to see forest details continue onto the bag’s side pockets. On the back, Mr. Herriman, Frankie, and Madame Foster join the group for an encore appearance. Filled with childlike wonder, this accessory is the perfect companion for any after-school adventure.

The Loungefly Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends House Mini Backpack is made of vegan leather (polyurethane). Bag has adjustable shoulder straps and shiny silver hardware. Additional features include applique, embroidered, debossed, and printed details. Take note of the coordinating inside lining.”

Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends Mac and Bloo Zip Around Wallet – $40

The wallet measures 6”W x 4”H.

Loungefly Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends Mac and Bloo Zip Around Wallet. On the front, Mac hits the ground running with his best pal as Madame Foster’s grand mansion rises in the background. On the back, more friends join the fun. With four slots for holding cards and a clear slot for ID, this accessory is the perfect companion for any after-school adventure.

The Loungefly Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends Mac and Bloo Zip Around Wallet is made of vegan leather (polyurethane). Wallet zips closed with shiny silver hardware. Additional features include applique, debossed, embroidered, and printed details. Take note of the coordinating inside lining.

I am loving these pieces! The bus is especially fun!

What do you think?

Amazon Drops Teaser For Thriller Series ‘Harlan Coben’s Shelter’

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Amazon Studios dropped a teaser for their upcoming thriller television show ‘Harlan Coben’s Shelter.’ The series is based on a novel by Coben who will work as an executive producer on the project. Ed Decter works as the showrunner.

“Prime Video debuted the first-look images and revealed the premiere date for the highly-anticipated book adaptation of new pulse-pounding thriller series, Harlan Coben’s Shelter from New York Times best-selling author Harlan Coben. The eight-episode series will premiere globally on August 18 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide, with new episodes available each Friday, leading up to the season finale on September 22. Harlan Coben’s Shelter is part of the savings, convenience, and entertainment that Prime members enjoy in a single membership,” Amazon said in a statement.

The cast for the show includes Jaden Michael as Mickey Bolitar, Constance Zimmer as Shira Bolitar, Adrian Greensmith as Arthur “Spoon” Spindell, Abby Corrigan as Ema Winslow, Tovah Feldshuh as Bat Lady, Sage Linder as Rachel Caldwell, and Brian Altemus as Troy.

You can watch the trailer below:

Amazon describes the synopsis as follows,

“Harlan Coben’s Shelter follows the story of Mickey Bolitar after the sudden death of his father leads him to start a new life in Kasselton, New Jersey. Mickey quickly finds himself tangled in the mysterious disappearance of a new student at his school, Ashley Kent, which leads to uncovering unimaginable secrets within their quiet suburban community. With the help of his friends—the inventive Spoon and the secretive Ema—Mickey pulls back the sleepy facade of Kasselton to reveal a dark underground that may hold the answers to decades of disappearances, deaths, and legends … and perhaps even his own complex family history.”

‘Shelter’ was originally published in 2011 by Orion Books in the United Kingdom and Puffin Books in the United States.

Apple Wants Sole Ownership Over Depictions Of The Fruit?

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Apple, the company that once revolutionized the mobile phone and personal computer markets, appears to be going off the deep end. Much like what Monster Cables was doing in the 2000s, Apple now thinks it should own the mere depiction of the fruit it’s named after.

The news came down from Wired that businesses specializing in the fruit are worried about the Tim Cook-run Apple pushing to own the “intellectual property rights over depictions of apples.” The company’s journey to own the IP rights of one of the world’s most recognizable fruits isn’t to be taken lightly.

Apple has, so far, filed several requests all over the globe to grant it the privilege of being the sole owner of the likenesses of the genus Malus. According to the article, four countries have given into Apple Inc: Armenia, Turkey, Israel, and, surprisingly enough, Japan.

But why do this? Apple’s logo is iconic and easily recognizable as is. What use would an image of various types of red and green fruits be to the company? It could be to keep other companies from using an apple-shaped logo like theirs. Or they want to be the only game in town (really the planet) that uses fruit as its sole identifier.

This idea is backed up by the tech company’s litigation over the oddest fruit-based companies and even a musical artist named Frankie Pineapple. It has got to go if it’s close, even if the logo is shaped like a friggin’ pear!

Bullying smaller companies into complying with what initially appears like an innocuous request can turn into a slippery slope. The scheme all comes down to getting several businesses to agree that all Apple wants is to own the rights to a black-and-white image of nature’s candy.

This seemingly small request can spiral into Apple taking ownership of several variations of that image, according to the University of Bern’s Cyrill Rigamonti. He asks, “… is there a likelihood of confusion with regard to some other not-exactly-identical apple?

Have you ever seen an image of an apple on a business’s sign and confused it for a technology company? Let us know what you think about the tech giant’s pursuit below.

[Source: Wired] [Source: SFGate] [Source: Futurism] [Source: The Verge] [Source: WIPO]

Tubi Brings Mock Film Posters To Cannes Lion

The Fox Corporation streaming service Tubi decided to have some fun with audiences at the Cannes Lion festival where they brought fake movie posters as part of a promotional campaign with help from Mischief @ No Fixed Address. ‘The Idea Someone Else Did’ and ‘Creative Déjà Vu’ were just a handful of the promos aimed at marketers who were present at the event.

“Created specifically for the creative ad community, the campaign will feature nine different posters for fictitious films with titles that will ring all-too-true for festival-goers, from The Idea Someone Else Did to Creative Déjà Vu, and an activation on the ground at the festival,” Tubi revealed in a statement.

Other titles included ‘Tears In My Rose,’ ‘The Lions Are Crying,’ and ‘Business As Usual.’

You can take a look at a few posters on the official Mischief Twitter:

Tubi Vice President of B2B Marketing Cynthia Clevenger said, “On the heels of our latest Upfront-timed trade campaign, featuring short films geared towards the advertising community, we wanted to create content specifically for Cannes attendees, highlighting the sometimes irreverent experiences we all share at the festival.”

“Tubi is the fastest-growing free ad-supported TV streaming service in the U.S. because of our foundation in ad tech and our massive hyper-personalized library, which has something for everyone. We hear from our users all the time that they ‘feel seen,’ and we hope to exude that same sentiment to the ad community heading to France this month,” she added.

Tubi will also be hosting several panels to discuss the streaming and television industry. They are letting participants know that they can purchase or win copies of the posters.

The tongue-in-cheek marketing ploy also includes the titles ‘Show Me The Receipt: The Dilemma Of The 25 Euro Beer,’ ‘The Economy Class,’ and ‘Posing As A Lion.’ Tubi declared that they have something for everyone “even ad people.” Tubi recently signed a deal with Lionsgate to stream titles in their film library.

Batman Rejects Bruce Wayne In Upcoming DC Black Label ‘Gargoyle of Gotham’

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Bruce Wayne is no longer part of the equation. In an upcoming DC Comics Black Label miniseries, Batman will reject his Wayne heritage and become a new kind of Dark Knight in ‘Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham.’ The story will have artists Rafael Grampá and Mat Lopes on board as the creative team for all four issues.

DC Comics said in a statement, “Available just in time for Batman Day (Saturday, September 16), Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham brings Grampá’s twisted vision of both the Dark Knight and the city of Gotham to life in a tale that reaches its icy black tendrils into the deepest and darkest corners of human nature to leave you gasping for breath—and begging for more!”

The story takes place in “a Gotham City where every day feels darker and more irredeemable than the last, Batman makes a definitive choice—to kill off the Bruce Wayne identity for good and embrace the cape and cowl full-time. But though he knows the streets of Gotham, Batman will soon come to find that he hardly knows himself. A serial killer is on the loose, and while the murder victims seem random at first, every clue draws Batman closer to the terrifying truth—that they are all connected, not just to each other, but to him as well. When an all-new rogues gallery of utterly depraved villains begins to emerge from the depths of the city, Batman will have to contend with the very nature of evil—including that which lurks in the darkest corners of his own heart—to face what is coming for the city he has sworn to protect.”

DC also revealed a variant cover of the first issue from David Finch:

Frank Miller, Jim Lee, Paul Pope, and Priscilla Petraites will also be creating variant covers of the first issue.

Savage Animated Series ‘PRIMAL’ Returns For A Third Season

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The fan-favorite animated series ‘PRIMAL’ is returning to Adult Swim for a third season. The series, created and directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, has entered production with most of the original staff returning.

“Combining artistry, emotion and pulse-pounding action, the first two seasons of the series followed a caveman at the dawn of evolution as he forms an unlikely friendship with an almost extinct dinosaur. After bonding over unfortunate tragedies, they ostensibly become each other’s only hope of survival until a final standoff becomes fatal,” Warner Bros. Discovery said in a statement.

“The second season of “Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal” reached nearly 4 million viewers on Adult Swim last year, ranking as a top 10 animated series on cable in P18-49 and among the top 5 most watched Adult Swim original series on linear. On Max, “Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal” is the 6th most popular Adult Swim series since the platform launched domestically. Outside of the US, the series is the 2nd most popular Adult Swim series since launch,” they added.

Tartakovsky expressed his excitement saying, “It’s happening!! ‘Primal’ has become a contagious disease that I don’t ever want to cure. Every episode flows out like an unstoppable force beyond my control. Prepare yourselves ‘Primal’ fans for Season 3 is coming!!!”

The show was launched in 2020 for its premier season and the second season arrived in 2022.

You can watch the trailer below:

The premise explains that the show is set, “in an anachronistic and fantastical prehistoric world, the premise is a bond between a Neanderthal named Spear and a female Tyrannosaurus Rex named Fang as they struggle to survive, encountering various dangerous fauna and people that live in their world while also encountering different creatures and Iron Age homo sapiens.”

The series has won several awards including the Outstanding Animated Program at the 2021 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards and the Outstanding Achievement for Directing in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production at the 2021 Annie Awards.

Romantic Anime Drama ‘Scum’s Wish’ Streams To HiDive

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All twelve episodes of the 2017 romantic drama anime ‘Scum’s Wish’ is heading to the HiDive streaming service. Directed by Masaomi Ando, the series was produced by the Japanese animation studio Lerche with Sentai Filmworks owning the license for release in North America including an English dub version.

“If you thought the love triangle between Aqua, Akane and Kana in [OSHI NO KO] was unhealthy, just wait until you see the love polygon in Scum’s Wish. That anime argues the hit Spring 2023 simulcast is pulling rookie numbers with twisted romance. If you love romantic dramas where “it’s complicated” is a vast understatement, then tune in Saturday, June 24, 2023,” HiDive said on their website, adding they will stream the subbed and dubbed versions.

The anime is based on the manga from Mengo Yokoyari and publisher Square Enix, who released the stories between 2012 and 2017. Yen Press acquired the license to debut the manga in the United States.

You can watch the trailer below:

The English version is directed by Shannon Reed and features:

  • Hanabi Yasuraoka voiced by Avery Smithhart (Rika Sonezaki in O Maidens in Your Savage Season)
  • Mugi Awaya voiced by Greg Cote (Shogo Sena in Love Stage!!)
  • Akane Minagawa voiced by Maggie Flecknoe (Shinka Nibutani in Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions)
  • Narumi Kanai voiced by Adam Noble (Crull in Reincarnated as a Sword)
  • Sanae Ebato voiced by Molly Searcy (Rory Mercury in GATE)
  • Noriko Kamomebata voiced by Brittney Karbowski (Rimuru Tempest in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime)

MyAnimeList describes the synopsis as follows,

“To the outside world, Hanabi Yasuraoka and Mugi Awaya are the perfect couple. But in reality, they just share the same secret pain: they are both in love with other people they cannot be with.

Hanabi has loved her childhood friend and neighbor Narumi Kanai for as long as she can remember, so she is elated to discover that he is her new homeroom teacher. However, Narumi is soon noticed by the music teacher, Akane Minagawa, and a relationship begins to blossom between them, much to Hanabi’s dismay.

Mugi was tutored by Akane in middle school, and has been in love with her since then. Through a chance meeting in the hallway, he encounters Hanabi. As these two lonely souls spend more time together, they decide to use each other as a substitute for the one they truly love, sharing physical intimacy with one another in order to stave off their loneliness.”

Fuji TV produced a live action version of the series in 2017 directed by Shogo Miyaki and Shunsuke Shinada that ran for twelve episodes.

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