Deadpool And Wolverine's Villain Was Inspired By Willy Wonka - Games news - NewsLocker (2025)

Casual comic book movie fans have probably never heard of Cassandra Nova before Deadpool and Wolverine. That's because this will be the first time that the X-Men villain has been featured in live-action. But when it came time to develop Cassandra's on-screen persona, Emma Corrin had an unconventional source of inspiration: Gene Wilder's portrayal of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory."There's something extravagant in Gene Wilder's performance," Corrin told GQ. "And it's a sim

Harmonia Full HD Edition review - ChristCenteredGamer

CCG writes - "It's a charming, lovely story with memorable characters, great music, art, and stellar voice acting. I will say that it is relatively short at around five hours, and some readers may prefer Key's other works, and I can understand that. "

Zenless Zone Zero actually runs well on Steam Deck - here's how to install it

Zenless Zone Zero is out on PC, but how well does it perform on Steam Deck? Here's how to play the game on Steam Deck and gameplay footage.

Steam Deck is perfect for Zenless Zone Zero if you tweak a few of the default settings

Jack writes: "Looking for the best settings for Zenless Zone Zero on Steam Deck? We've put them all in one place, plus gameplay footage running at 60 FPS."

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Kingdom Hearts 3 finally gets Steam Deck Verified after missing out at launch

The first two titles in the trilogy were already Steam Deck Verified, but now Kingdom Hearts III has gotten its coveted green checkmark.

Giant Bomb Series Metal Gear Scanlon Is Now Free On YouTube

To celebrate GameSpot sister-site Giant Bomb's sixteenth anniversary, the entirety of Let's Play series Metal Gear Scanlon is now on YouTube for free.So named for co-host Drew Scanlon, the series sees him and Dan Ryckert, among other guests, tackle each of Metal Gear Solid's major titles, from the original PlayStation game to Metal Gear Rising Revengence to The Phantom Pain. Scanlon had never played Metal Gear before doing the series, so Ryckert acts as a tour guide. On YouTube, each season has

The mystery puzzler The Operator is coming to PC via Steam on July 22nd, 2024

"The Bordeaux-based (France) indie games developer Bureau 81, today announced with great joy and excitement that their mystery puzzler The Operator, is coming to PC via Steam on July 22nd, 2024." - Jonas Ek, TGG.

The pixel-art metroidvania "Alruna and the Necro-Industrialists" is coming to Steam in Q3 2024

"The Stockholm-based (Sweden) indie games publisher Burning Planet Digital and Gothenburg-based (Sweden) indie games developer Neckbolt (Niklas Hallin), are today very pleased and proud to announce that their pixel-art metroidvania "Alruna and the Necro-Industrialists", is coming to PC via Steam in Q3 2024.Furthermore, Neckbolt and Burning Planet Digital has also just announced that they have released a brand-new demo for "Alruna and the Necro-Industrialists"." - Jonas Ek, TGG.

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"Papetura" is coming physically to the PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch in EU this year (2024)

"Meridiem are today very happy and excited to announce that it will be publishing a physical boxed edition of Papetura, the intriguing action-adventure game handcrafted with paper cutouts. Developed by Petums and digitally published by Feardemic, the physical Papetura Craft Edition will be available later in 2024 across European specialist retailers for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PS4." - Meridiem.

XDefiant PS5 Frame Rate Issues, Ability Locked Getting Patched Soon; Spiderbot Counter Explained

XCDefiant PS5 frame rate issues are still plaguing gamers, and the devs confirm it is getting patched in a few days' time.

The first-person horror game Scholars Mate is now available for consoles

"The Barcelona-based (Spain) indie games publisher and developer JanduSoft, today announced with great happiness and thrill that their first-person horror game Scholars Mate, is now available for consoles (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One)." - Jonas Ek, TGG.

Is The Matrix Deckbuilding Game Real, Or Is It A Simulation?

There was a time when there were a few games based on The Matrix movies, and they were even pretty good at times. Today, while video game adaptations are tougher to come by (although you can be Neo or Trinity in Fortnite), fans shouldn't sleep on a tabletop opportunity to delve into the Matrix, with Upper Deck's Legendary Encounters: The Matrix deckbuilding game, available on Amazon. See at AmazonIf you're a tabletop or deckbuilding game fan but unfamiliar with the Legendary series, you're missi

Haters Be Damned: Elden Ring Summoning Leads To Shadow Of The Erdtree's Best Moment

Igon is the best character in Shadow of the Erdtree. He's the best character in all of Elden Ring, in fact. He might be the best character in any From Software game. And if you're the kind of person who makes "git gud" a cornerstone of your personality, you probably missed out on him.You find Igon at the base of the Jagged Peak, and at first, he's kind of a pathetic figure. He's already injured when you discover him, and from his wailing laments, you learn that he's trying to kill a huge and hor

Epic Games Calls Out Apple For "Arbitrary" Rejection Of Its New App Store

Epic Games has taken to Twitter to call out Apple for rejecting the company's app submission, claiming that it's arbitrary and obstructive."Apple has rejected our Epic Games Store notarization submission twice now, claiming the design and position of Epic’s 'Install' button is too similar to Apple's 'Get' button and that our 'In-app purchases' label is too similar to the App Store's 'In-App Purchases' label," Epic Games explained.Epic Games continued, saying that it is using the same "Inst

Get A 55-Inch PC Gaming Desk With Built-In RGB Lighting For $70

If you're looking for a cheap gaming desk, you can grab GTRacing's 55-inch gaming desk with integrated RGB lighting for just $70 at Walmart right now. The desk is already a budget-friendly option at its normal $250 listing price, but $70 is a steal. See at Walmart GTRacing 55-inch gaming desk with RGB lightingThe desk's 55-inch carbon fiber tabletop sits atop a 30-inch tall steel base that can support up to 300lbs. It includes a headphone storage hook and two cable management ports to help keep

Diablo 4 Bug Fix Will Make A Popular Barbarian Build Even Better: Full Patch Notes

Diablo 4 is getting a new update on July 10, and while the patch is mostly bug fixes, one of those fixes will make an already incredibly strong and popular Barbarian build even better.The build in question is the Whirlwind Dust Devil Barbarian, which revolves around the Dust Devil Legendary Aspect. Come patch 1.4.4, a bug fix to a number of Legendary Aspects that "were not dealing as much damage as intended" will be applied, and lo and behold, the Dust Devil's Aspect is somehow on Blizzard's lis

Republic of Priates Review (PC) The Gamer's Lounge

Welcome to Republic of Pirates from Crazy Goat Games, which surprisingly isn't a game about Congress. So avast ye scurvy dogs and all that, grab your cutlass, load the carronade and come find out if Erik chum bucket Kubik has to walk the plank because he drank all the Captain's rum.

Magic: The Gathering's Assassin's Creed Crossover Is Available Now

Fresh on the heels of a crossover with Fallout, Magic: The Gathering has teamed up with another popular video game franchise for a new expansion: The Assassin's Creed x Magic TCG set is now available (as of July 5). You can purchase the new set at Amazon and Best Buy. You can save big on booster boxes with 24 packs of Magic x Assassin's Creed cards at Amazon. See all decks at AmazonSee all decks at Best BuyAll told, five unique Magic: The Gathering: Assassin's Creed items are up for grabs. Here'

The First Descendant Best Freyna Build

Freyna is the perfect character for players who like to fight using damage-over-time effects. One of the best damage dealers out there, Freyna uses poison and similar effects to deal with single targets and groups of enemies with ease. Unfortunately, shes not among the starting characters and youll have to grind for a while to unlock her.

Palworld Community Shares Tips on Using the Nocturnal Trait

Does this Trait affect breeding? Which Pal benefits the most from it? Learn all the best tips on how to use the Nocturnal Trait in Palworld.

A Dog Hit A Walk-Off Homer In The Greatest GDQ Moment Ever

Regular viewers of Games Done Quick are probably familiar with Peanut Butter the dog, a Shiba Inu who has been trained by his owner, JSR_, to play older video games in return for treats and praise. For a canine, Peanut Butter's gaming skills are impressive even though he's largely following his owner's lead. But in this year's Summer Games Done Quick, Peanut Butter may have delivered the highlight of the annual event by hitting a walk-off home run to win the game.An extra innings walk-off 2-run

Genshin Impact Summer Patch Coming July 17, Brings A New Map And New Five-Star Character

Genshin Impact's summer patch drops later this month and brings a new character, a limited-time map, and multiple seasonal events.The patch, titled “Summertide Scales and Tales,” will introduce a new map called Simulanka, which features origami animal characters and clockwork towns and trains. The world will also feature various minigames, such as "Metropole Trials" where you'll assemble teams of characters to take on combat challenges and "Flying Hatter's Trick," where you'll captur

How The Apex Legends Team Manages The Sisyphean Task Of Writing For A Live-Service Game

I love the episodic storytelling used in Apex Legends--it's a big reason why I'm still logging into the game every week after five years. How developer Respawn has told this story has changed numerous times since 2019, ranging from social media posts and evolving in-match quips to datamining bamboozles and a YouTube miniseries. The battle royale's story is always changing and evolving in both how it's told and what it's focusing on, shifting most recently by killing off a long-standing major vil

Elden Ring's Latest Patch Nerfs Multiple Weapons

Elden Ring got its latest patch and multiple nerfs have arrived for some of the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion's most-powerful weapons. To start, the arcane scaling of the Bloodfiend's Arm has been decreased and the status buildup associated with the weapon's heavy attack was also reduced. Pre-patch, the weapons Lightning Perfume Bottle and Frenzyflame Perfume Bottle occasionally dealt double damage, but that bug has now been repaired.There are a few fixes in the patch that make weapons more po

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Slashes A Power-Hungry Senator And Its Own Price In New GOG Deal

One of the best action games of the 2010s just got its price slashed almost in half, as you can pick up Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance for just $18 on GOG, until July 11. Like other GOG games, this is a DRM-free version of the classic Platinum Games adventure starring Raiden, and it comes with several other bonus features.Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance See on GOG A spin-off from the Metal Gear Solid series, Metal Gear Rising follows Raiden, a cyborg ninja armed with a high-frequency sword, as he

Could The Next Sims 4 Expansion Break Your Sex Mods - Or Even Put Them Behind A Paywall?

The next big expansion for The Sims 4, Lovestruck, is going to be a momentous one. It's slated to dramatically overhaul the game's romance mechanics to add depth and better reflect the social dynamics we experience in real life--including a new romantic skill for your sims to level up. The free update that will accompany the new content will even introduce new relationship preferences (including polyamory) for those who don't shell out the $40 that Lovestruck costs. All of that, on its own in a

How To Get Smooth Stone In Minecraft

Plain old cobblestone or regular stone are fine building blocks in Minecraft, but why not add some flair to your next project? Smooth Stone is a variation of stone that unlocks some new recipes as well as looks extremely clean and unique compared to other blocks like it. Below, you can see the whole process of acquiring Smooth Stone and what it can be used for in Minecraft.How to get Smooth Stone in MinecraftFortunately, Smooth Stone is crafted in a similar way to regular stone. In fact, you nee

Ys X: Nordics Releases October 25, Preorders Come With Multiple Collectibles

Preorder Ys X: Nordics Deluxe Edition$60Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at WalmartYs X: Nordics launched in Japan last year, and it's finally slated for a stateside launch on October 25. The game features a reimagined combat system with naval exploration to provide a change of pace for the long-running series. It earned solid reviews in Japan, and fans of the series should find much to love about this latest installment. Preorders for Ys X: Nordics are live now, and you can gra

Where Is Xur Today? (July 5-9) Destiny 2 Exotic Items And Xur Location Guide

After a busy month in Destiny 2: The Final Shape, things have calmed down ahead of a visit from Xur. The first act of Episode: Echoes is over, and something dangerous is brewing beneath the surface of Nessus. What's a Guardian to do? Pay a visit to the arms dealer and get some new gear, that's what. Here's where Xur is this weekend and what he has for sale.Xur is offering the Exotic weapon catalysts for Prometheus Lens and Fighting Lion. For Exotic armor, Hunters can pick up Liar's Handshake; Ti

Fantastic Four's Jessica Alba Would Love To Return To Marvel

Nearly 20 years ago, Jessica Alba co-starred in the first theatrically released Fantastic Four movie. Alba played Susan Storm aka the Invisible Woman in both the 2005 Fantastic Four and its 2007 sequel, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Although there's a new Fantastic Four film on the horizon, Alba has revealed that she would love a chance to rejoin the world of Marvel."I loved those movies and [it] also changed my life, that series," Alba told Entertainment Tonight. "No one has talked