Last year, Embracer Group acquired Middle-Earth Enterprises and along with it, the rights to The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and other works. With the rights changing hands, many have wondered what this means for the future of LOTR in film. As it turns out, not much will be …
Read More »Warner Bros. accidentally(?) announces Mortal Kombat 12 with 2023 release year
NetherRealm Studios is one of Warner Bros. premiere video game developers, known best for their work on the Mortal Kombat and Injustice fighting game franchises. Following the launch of MK11 in 2019, NetherRealm has been slowly teasing the team’s next game. In a surprise move however, Warner Bros. themselves – …
Read More »MultiVersus loses 99% of its daily player base
Following the overwhelming success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, we witnessed many developers and publishers take heavy inspiration for their own titles, with a number of Smash Bros. “clones” released in the years since – to various degrees of success. One of the standouts was Warner Bros, free-to-play ‘MultiVersus’. Unfortunately, …
Read More »Gotham Knights will not have any graphics modes on PS5 or Series X|S
One of the core advantages to owning a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S has been the fact that games which release on these new-gen systems typically offer multiple graphics options – allowing you to play at 30fps, 60fps and even beyond, depending on the game. Unfortunately, WB have now …
Read More »WB reportedly trying to sell their studios again
Last year we reported that Warner Bros was looking to sell its games division. This never came to be, with the publisher later choosing to remain within the industry. It seems the latest round of acquisitions has sparked WB’s interest once again, as the publisher is reportedly looking to sell …
Read More »Scooby Doo’s Velma joins WB’s MultiVersus fighting game
With Super Smash Bros. Ultimate finally concluded, many fans are looking for a new crossover-focused fighting game to fill the void. One game that is trying is WB’s MultiVersus. Planned to release some time this year, the game’s roster is slowly being revealed. In 2021 we saw Nickelodeon release their …
Read More »2K to publish LEGO sports and racing games
LEGO has had a long history in the video games industry, with many of the toy manufacturer’s partner franchises getting their own video game adaptations. Following the likes of LEGO Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Marvel, DC, Harry Potter and more from WB, 2K has now acquired the rights to develop …
Read More »Avalanche might be working on a Mad Max video game sequel
Back in 2015, WB Games and Avalanche Studios teamed up to release a Mad Max video game, setting players up in a post-apocalyptic open world with great driving a vehicle combat. The game had its flaws but ended up being well-liked by many, and now, it looks like we could …
Read More »WB is working on a Smash Bros. style fighter, character roster leaked in screenshot
There have been several attempts to capture the magic of Super Smash Bros. and apply that formula to other franchises. Recently, talk of a Warner Bros attempt at a Smash Bros. style fighting game hit the internet and well, those rumours now appear to be completely true, as more details …
Read More »WB Games reportedly working on Smash Bros. style cross-over fighting game
There have been several attempts to capture the magic of Super Smash Bros. and apply that formula to other franchises. Soon, it looks like WB Games will be making its own attempt at a Smash Bros. style fighting game with crossovers with Warner Bros' IP. The game first appeared in …
Read More »NetherRealm Studios’ next game is reportedly another Mortal Kombat
For the past decade or so, NetherRealm Studios has developed two core franchises of fighting games: the Injustice titles, and Mortal Kombat. Following the release of a Mortal Kombat game would be an Injustice title and vice-versa, however it seems that despite their most recent title being Mortal Kombat 11, …
Read More »Warner Bros denies claims it is selling off NetherRealm or TT Games
With WarnerMedia being spun off and merging with Discovery to form a new company, questions have been raised around the future of certain WB Games studios. Recently, it was suggested that NetherRealm and TT Games could be sold to another publisher, but WB has now denied these rumours. The rumour …
Read More »Back 4 Blood is getting an open beta in August
Turtle Rock Studios' upcoming game, Back 4 Blood, finally returned to the spotlight last night during Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest. During the event, the game's open beta was announced, which is now officially taking place in August. Turtle Rock Studios has been working on Back 4 Blood for a …
Read More »Back4Blood will be WB Games’ only title at E3
E3 offers many developers and publishers a massive stage with which to show off their latest and upcoming games. In recent years however, E3 has become less of a centralised focal point for gaming, with publishers creating their own independent showcases. WB Games, who currently have many projects in development, …
Read More »Warner Bros patents Shadow of Mordor’s ‘Nemesis System’
It has been years since Shadow of Mordor introduced us to the Nemesis System, a dynamic in-game mechanic that turns NPCs into long-term rivals throughout the single-player campaign. Many of us expected to see similar systems appear in other games over the years but there have been very few attempts …
Read More »Hogwarts Legacy is the Harry Potter RPG fans have been waiting for
It has been a couple of years since we first saw the leak of a Harry Potter RPG in development at Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Insiders had previously reported that this game would be unveiled in 2020 and sure enough, last night during the PS5 showcase, Hogwarts Legacy was officially …
Read More »Warner Bros’ games division seemingly no longer up for sale
Just a few weeks ago, it looked like AT&T was preparing for a shake-up of Warner Media, starting with the possible sale of Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment – the company's gaming division. This would have been a huge deal that would have seen studios like Rocksteady change ownership. It would …
Read More »Microsoft is reportedly interested in buying WB Games
Back in June, we reported that the gaming division of Warner Bros. was reportedly up for sale. At the time, it was claimed that Take-Two, EA, and Activision Blizzard were all interested in the acquisition. Now, according to one publication another major name can be added to the list of …
Read More »Development of Harry Potter RPG ‘on track’ as new details leak
It has been almost two years since Warner Bros' Harry Potter RPG first leaked, with very early gameplay footage and screenshots hitting the web. Things have been quiet since then, but sources are beginning to speak up, confirming that the game is set in an open-world Hogwarts and other details. …
Read More »Developer reveals $1 million demo for cancelled game based on The Hobbit
For many years now, British studio ‘Traveller's Tales' has specialised in Lego video games based on movies and other IP. Once upon a time though, the studio pursued non-Lego versions of The Hobbit, spending $1 million on the demo that would be pitched to Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment. Traveller's Tales …
Read More »Warner Bros. registers domains for multiple Batman games
In preparation for the reveal and release of a new game, publishers will often register domain names related to the title in question. As it is done prior to the announcement, these domains can give fans an idea of what to expect from a publisher in the future. Such is …
Read More »Warner Bros. gaming division reportedly up for sale
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Read More »Long-rumoured Harry Potter RPG could come out next year
Back in 2018, footage leaked of what was claimed to be an upcoming Harry Potter RPG. What little footage was shown excited fans as the game was said to feature character creation, a morality system, and a fully explorable world set 100 years before the events of Harry Potter. Though …
Read More »GeForce Now adds Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry but loses Xbox, Warner Bros and other titles
GeForce Now is getting another library update this week, bringing in support for streaming more Ubisoft titles, although Xbox Game Studios, Warner Bros, Codemasters and Klei Entertainment titles will be dropping out for the time being. In the latest update, Nvidia confirms that as of today, Ubisoft is allowing all …
Read More »Warner Bros. were planning to reveal Batman, Harry Potter, and Rocksteady’s game at E3 2020
For years now, fans have been eagerly anticipating Rocksteady’s next game. Since Batman: Arkham Knight’s release in 2015, the studio has remained relatively quiet regarding its next project. Furthermore, very little is known about the Harry Potter game which leaked back in October 2018. All this and more was allegedly …
Read More »Warner Bros. have been trying to make a Superman game for years
Industry insider James Sigfield recently revealed via Twitter that Warner Bros. have been trying to get a Superman game off of the ground since 2013. He details two specific projects that were cancelled, but indicated there were more, and that Warner Bros. continue to pursue the idea of a Superman …
Read More »Rumour: WB to announce ‘Destiny-like’ DC game ‘Outlaws’ soon
Update: Following on from an apparent leak last week, Warner Bros is reportedly going to announce its next DC game on Friday. According to updated rumours, a teaser image for ‘Outlaws' is set to go live on social media within the next couple of days, we will then see a …
Read More »Rumour: WB preparing to announce DC-universe ‘Destiny-like’ game in June
Earlier this year, an internal marketing plan document leaked much of Warner Bros pre-release plans for Mortal Kombat XI. As time went on, the leak was proven to be completely accurate. Now, a very similar leak has seemingly given us a look at an unannounced DC game, which will seemingly …
Read More »Westworld mobile game will shut down following Bethesda settlement
A couple of weeks ago, it was announced that Bethesda had settled its lawsuit against Warner Bros over the Westworld mobile game. The Westworld game was developed by the original team behind Fallout Shelter and Bethesda believed that Fallout Shelter source code had been used to build the Westworld equivalent …
Read More »Bethesda amicably resolves lawsuit against Behaviour Interactive
Last year, Bethesda filed a lawsuit against publisher Warner Bros. Entertainment and developer Behaviour Interactive, claiming that their Westworld mobile game was a Fallout Shelter rip-off. Fortunately, Bethesda has reached an agreement with Behaviour Interactive, settling the matter out of court. Promoting the show of the same name, Westworld hit …
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