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Someone Already Modded Invincible Series 2 Finale Cameo Into Marvel’s Spider-Man

That was fast! The Invincible Season 2 finale aired just this week, and already a modder has put its standout cameo character into a video game.

Warning: this article contains full spoilers for Invincible: Season 2, Episode 8!

Season 2, Episode 8 toys with the idea of the multiverse, with Mark hurtling through other dimensions and encountering heroes on alternate Earths. In one scene, Mark meets a very Spider-Man-esque character named Agent Spider, voiced by The Spectacular Spider-Man’s Josh Keaton. This scene is a tribute to the comic book team-up between Spider-Man and Invincible from 2005’s Marvel Team-Up #14.

Josh Keaton as the role of agent spider (spider-man) in the Season 2 Finale of invincible pic.twitter.com/NIS8OPglsV
— REUS | رويس (@iREUS_SA) April 4, 2024

Hot on the heels of the episode’s release on Prime Video, Spider-Man PC modder Rezauddin Nur recreated Agent Spider inside the PC version of Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, the 2020 re-release of Insomniac’s smash-hit PlayStation 4 Spider-Man game from 2018. The impressive-looking mod gives Agent Spider a cel-shaded look similar to that seen in the Prime Video show. The mod is available to download from NexusMods.

Speaking this week, Invincible creator Robert Kirkman explained how the Season 2 finale’s multiple cameos came to be, revealing Amazon’s lawyers were particularly interested in the Spider-Man cameo.

“It was just trying to figure out a way to keep that moment somewhat intact from the comics,” Kirkman told Variety. “It seemed like something that would be a fun and surprising way to do it. Amazon legal, painstakingly, was like, ‘No, the costume can’t be that color. We gotta get away from this and that.’ There were a lot of eyes on that scene.

“We wanted to find an actor who had done Spider-Man before. [Supervising director] Dan Duncan came in immediately and was like, ‘Josh Keaton needs to do it. Spectacular Spider Man is a great series.’ He had worked on it and said Josh was great. He seemed like the best possible choice because it’s animation to animation. It seemed like it would be a fun thing.

“That said, he’s not playing Spider-Man. That’s Agent Spider. There might be some similarities, but I think Josh’s nuanced performance as Agent Spider is completely different than the way he played Spider-Man in Spectacular Spider-Man. But who knows? My opinion may be somewhat biased.”

Remarkably, Kirkman said he’s “pretty sure” Marvel only found out about the Agent Spider scene this week. “We didn’t call any Marvel lawyers or anything,” he added. “No, that was Amazon’s legal department’s job to make sure that Marvel didn’t need to know.”

With Invincible Season 2 done and dusted, thoughts now turn to Season 3, which Invincible star Steven Yeun discussed with IGN in a recent interview.

Image credit: Rezauddin Nur / NexusMods

Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

WOW Classic’s Season Of Discovery doesn’t player test new content, leading to more bugs – but more fun

As World Of Warcraft Classic – an MMORPG that is, confusingly, a new version of the old version of World Of Warcraft – enters phase 3 of its Season Of Discovery, PCGamer has an interview with some of the devs where they talk about the decision to not run Player Test Realms – servers where they roll out the new content to smaller numbers of players to road test it. This means that when they launch new stuff for Seasons Of Discovery it’ll probably break more often, but it means players get to discover brand new things together. Which is great! And the developers think it’s good too.

Thrones of Decay, the upcoming expansion for strategy game Total War: Warhammer 3, will now be available to purchase as either three separate faction packs, or as a bundle at a discount. So, if you don’t fancy shelling out the full £19.10 for all three factions, you can grab new bits for either Nurgle, the Empire, or the Dwarfs for £7.49. If you do buy just one to start off with – say, to get a feel for the quality of Thrones of Decay as a package – you’ll get a 15% discount on the remaining two packs in the future.

Video: Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Second Official Trailer Released

Now arriving “one week earlier”.

Following the announcement of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance in February, Atlus has now released the second official trailer for the game.

In case you missed it, this will be the “definitive version” of Shin Megami Tensei V – featuring a brand new storyline, new locations, new demons to add to your team and new choices to make. Here’s some additional PR:

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Random: Nintendo Releases Endless Ocean Luminous ASMR Style Video

Deep dive.

Nintendo yesterday dropped new details about the upcoming Switch release Endless Ocean Luminous, and now it’s released a new ASMR-like video highlighting the “sights and sounds” of the game.

This video is almost four minutes in length, and as you listen to it, you’ll be able to hear all the sounds of the ocean, straight out of the game.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Goblin Stone is an XCOM-like with card combat, colony building and goblin breeding

Goblin Stone released almost a month ago, but we haven’t written about it yet, and it feels like you should know about it. It’s a turn-based RPG, it’s a roguelike with permadeath, it’s got XCOM-style base-building, its got card-based combat; it is extremely your sort of thing, if you’re the exact statistical average of Rock Paper Shotgun readers.

Stellar Blade Director Says No Microtransactions Outside of Potential Crossover Collaborations

In a recent interview with Ruliweb translated by Genji and confirmed by IGN, director Kim Hyeong-tae talked about what players can expect on launch day. One feature Stellar Blade fans shouldn’t expect is microtransactions… at least not initially.

“We want to make it clear at this point that Stellar Blade will not require any additional expenses that gamers are not aware of beyond what they paid for the package,” Kim told Ruliweb.

Although Kim assured fans that Stellar Blade won’t have any microtransactions, Shift Up hasn’t entirely ruled out selling them in the future.

“The only exception is if we create collaboration costumes with another company’s IP, those may be sold for a fee,” Hyeong-tae said. “Also, there is no New Game+ in the launch version, so please look forward to it being updated very soon.”

While Shift Up has no plans for premium DLC at the outset, Hyeong-tae did tease players with free updates post-launch, chief among them being additional costumes for its protagonist, Eve. Regardless, come release day, Stellar Blade’s base game won’t have any microtransactions.

Stellar Blade is a Playstation 5 exclusive action-adventure game by the developers of the popular mobile game, Goddess of Victory: Nikke. It follows a girl named Eve as she combats mysterious invaders known as NA:tives, to reclaim a post-apocalyptic Earth.

In our preview, we likened Stellar Blade’s combat to Sekiro meets Nier: Automata, saying, “While the depth of its exploration remains to be seen, Stellar Blade’s action alone was more than enough to get me excited for its April 26 release on PlayStation 5.”

Isaiah Colbert is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow them on Twitter @ShinEyeZehUhh.

Stop Killing Games hopes to petition regulators to stop developers from shutting down games

Ubisoft racing game The Crew shut down on March 31st, rendering the game unplayable for everyone who bought it since its release ten years ago.

In response, YouTuber Ross Scott has launched Stop Killing Games, “the largest campaign ever to stop publishers destroying games”. The initiative exists to encourage people to petetiion their governments about the issue.

Xbox Insider Release Notes – Omega (2404.240402-1830)

Hey Xbox Insiders! We have a new Xbox Update Preview releasing to the Omega ring today.

It’s important we note that some updates made to these preview OS builds include background improvements that ensure a quality and stable build for Xbox consoles. We will continue to post these release notes, even when the noticeable changes to the UI are minimal or behind the scenes, so you’re aware when updates are coming to your device.

Details can be found below!

System Update Details

OS Version: XB_FLT_2404ZN25398.4086.240402-1830
Available: 4 p.m. PT – April 4, 2024
Mandatory: 4 p.m. PT – April 5, 2024

Note: This update may not occur automatically before it has already become mandatory. You can always find the most current update as soon as it is available by opening the Guide > Profile & system > Settings > System > Updates.

Remember: Newly enrolled users in this ring are not guaranteed to receive all early updates, but they’ll receive the update prior to the GA release. Additionally, a small subset of users may remain on their current GA build once they enroll until the next system update becomes mandatory for the public. Visit the Xbox Insider Program FAQ to learn more.

Fixes Included

Thanks to all the great feedback Xbox Insiders provide and the hard work of Xbox engineers, we are happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented with this build:

Rewards

Fixed an unexpected error that could occur when trying to change your auto redeem selection without canceling the existing one first.

System

Various stability and performance fixes.

Known Issues

While known issues may have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes, they are not being ignored! However, it may take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution. If you experience any of these issues, we ask that you please follow any guidance provided and file feedback with Report a Problem.

Audio

Some users have reported experiencing intermittent audio issues across the dashboard, games, and apps.
- Troubleshooting: If you do experience issues, please confirm your TV and all other equipment have the latest firmware installed. If you are unsure, you may need to contact the manufacturer for assistance. You can also find additional troubleshooting tips here: Troubleshoot audio on your Xbox console.
- Feedback: If you continue to experience issues after applying the latest firmware and troubleshooting further, please submit feedback via Report a Problem when you are experiencing the issue. Use the “Reproduce with advanced diagnostics” option, then select the category “Console experiences” and “Console Audio Output Issues”.
  - Note: Be sure to include as much information as possible about the issue, when it started, your setup, troubleshooting you have completed, and any additional information that will help us reproduce the issue.

Networking

We are investigating reports of an issue where the console may not connect to the network immediately on boot. If you experience this, be sure to report the issue via Report a Problem as soon as you’re able.
- Workaround: Wait a minute or two for the connection to establish. If your console still hasn’t connected, restart your Xbox from the Power Center or the guide then file feedback with Report a Problem. Learn more about restarting here: How to restart or power cycle your Xbox console.

As always, be sure to use Report a problem to keep us informed of any issues you encounter. We may not be able to respond to everyone, but the data we’ll gather is crucial to finding a resolution.

If you’re an Xbox Insider looking for support, please visit the community subreddit. Official Xbox staff, moderators, and fellow Xbox Insiders are there to help with your concerns.

When posting to the subreddit, please look through the most recent posts to see if your issue has already been posted or addressed. We always recommend adding to existing threads with the same issue before posting a new one. This helps us support you the best we can! Also, don’t forget to use “Report a Problem” before posting – the information shared in both places helps us understand your issue better.

Thank you to every Xbox Insider in the subreddit today and welcome to the community if you’re just joining us! We love that it has become such a friendly and community-driven hub of conversation and support.

For more information regarding the Xbox Insider Program follow us on Twitter. Keep an eye on future Xbox Insider Release Notes for more information regarding your Xbox Update Preview ring!

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This Slim Anker 10,000mAh USB Type-C Power Bank Is Marked Down to $12.64 Today

If you’re looking for a well-rated power bank from a reliable brand, then we’ve got a deal for you here. Amazon is offering Amazon Prime members an Anker PowerCore PIQ 10,000mAh Power Bank for a mere $12.64 after you clip the 24% off coupon on the product page. The power bank is as simple as they come come by, but it’s inexpensive, compact and lightweight, and has both USB Type-A and Type-C outputs.

Anker 10,000mAh USB Type-C Power Bank for $12.64

Amazon Prime members only

The 10,000mAh power bank is the perfect compromise between battery capacity and size. The Anker Powercore model measures about 6.3″ long, 3.2″ wide, and 0.65″ thick, which makes it easy to carry with you just about anywhere, including on airplane carry-on. There are two ports: a USB Type-C port that serves as both output and input and one USB Type-A port that is output. The maximum power output at any one time is 12W. Note that the Nintendo Switch console accepts up to 18W of delivery. That means that although this power bank can and will charge your Switch to max (over two times), it will do so at a slower rate than the wall adapter that your Switch comes with.

Anker is one of the most trusted brands on Amazon when it comes to quality control and reliability. They are on our list of best power banks of 2024. Usually that means Anker commands a higher price point, but this 10K power bank is inexpensive even compared to other “no-name” brands give its featureset. If you’re in need of an inexpensive and universal battery backup, then Anker is usually a very safe bet.

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