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What's up, everybody! Daemon here and in today's gaming news: Not everyone is loving the changes introduced in Halo: Campaign Evolved, the next Xbox will reportedly play PlayStation games, and a Spider-Man 4 with Toby Macguire is still on the table. #Halo #gaming #IGN

Battlefield 6 appears to have suffered yet another leak, this time relating to its battle royale. Max has all the details on your Daily Fix.

In today's Daily Fix:According a report from Bloomberg, Xbox's recent layoffs and game cancellations were due to a lofty profit margin goal set by Microsoft. Currently, the gaming industry standard is around 17%-22% profit margins, but Microsoft has allegedly pushed Xbox into hitting a high 30% profit margin. The goal was apparently set around the time Xbox was completing its acquisition of Activision Blizzard in 2023. In other news, Borderlands 4 is off to a great start for Gearbox and publisher 2K Games. The game is reportedly outpacing Borderlands 3 in terms of dollar sales in its first month of release (it's worth noting that Borderlands 4's different editions are more expensive than Borderlands 3's). Borderlands 4 also debuted as the number one premium title for September. And finally, Elden Ring's Switch 2 port has been delayed. The Tarnished Edition, which includes the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, has been pushed to sometime in 2026.

In today's Daily Fix:Hot off the heels of their ASUS collab, the ROG Xbox Ally X, Xbox president Sarah Bond has said that the next Xbox will be a 'premium' console/PC hybrid with a 'very high-end, curated experience.' This has lead many to speculate that the next Xbox following the Series X and S will be considerably more expensive, akin to high-end gaming PCs (a mid-range gaming PC already costs upwards of a thousand dollars). In related news, the price of Xbox development kits has gone up, but considerably more compared to retail consoles. Series X and S dev kits are now selling for $2,000, up 25% from $1,500. And finally, Xbox Game Pass Wave 2 for October has been revealed, and The Outer Worlds 2 leads the pack.

In today's Daily Fix:Adam Driver has revealed there was a Kylo Ren movie he was attached to that was rejected by Disney. Academy Award winning director Steven Soderbergh was also involved, possibly to direct, and the script was co-written with Soderbergh's frequent collaborator, Scott Z. Burns. Although approved by Lucasfilm, Disney CEO Bob Iger rejected the pitch and the whole thing fell apart. In other news, Warner Bros. Discovery may be up for sale again. The company was previously acquired by ATT and then merged with Discovery Networks, and is now in the middle of spinning off some of its entertainment subsidiaries like HBO and DC into a separate company. And in related news, HBO Max is raising prices again.

In today's Daily Fix:Microsoft is saying the controversial price of the ROG Xbox Ally X wasn't set by them, but rather hardware maker ASUS. The Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X are $599 and $999 respectively, and feature Xbox-themed UI and connect to the users' Xbox accounts, but are technically ASUS products under the ROG brand. Despite the price, Microsoft claims the devices have sold out on the Xbox store and other retailers, and the critical response has been overall positive, despite the steep price. In other news, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3's co-director is saying that the game's combat system is not yet decided, despite calls for the series to return to turn-based roots. This comes after the surprise success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which features many game mechanics popularized by JRPGs like classic FF titles. And finally, a leak about more Resident Evil remakes may prove to be real, with reports saying Resident Evil 0 and Code Veronica are next on Capcom's to-do list.

In today's Daily Fix:The new Pokémon Legends: Z-A is going viral in Japan, but not for any reason you're probably thinking of. A quick mention by an NPC about his Pikachu's bowel movements started trending on social media, and though it was altered for the North American release, it's still one of the few canon mentions of Pokémon doing normal real-world things like going to the bathroom. In other news, Sony is pressing ahead with their Horizon: Zero Dawn live-action movie. Sony is now looking for a director and the studio hopes to shoot sometime next year. In related news, Sony filed an injunction against Tencent over the reported Horizon clone, Light of Motiram. That game has been accused by gamers and Sony of being a rip-off of Horizon: Zero Dawn. Motiram is slated for release sometime in 2027.

In today's Daily Fix:Dead Space's original co-creator wants another crack at the franchise. Glen Schofield, who worked on the original Dead Space, thinks it's possible a new entry in the series could happen in light of the industry-shaking EA buyout. In fact, according to Schofield, he's already been making calls to try and make a fourth Dead Space happen. In other news, Quantic Dream has announced a new 3v3 multiplayer game called Spellcasters Chroncles. Quantic Dream is mainly known for single-player narratives like Detroit: Become Human and Heavy Rain. They also have Star Wars Eclipse still in development, although it's been years since they've shown off anything from that game. And finally, legendary and controversial game designer Tomonobu Itagaki has passed away at age 58. He left a final message on his Facebook page, which was posted in the event of his death. Itagaki was behind the Ninja Gaiden revival in 2004 and the fighting game franchise Dead or Alive. His last game as a director was Devil's Third for the Nintendo Wii U.

In today's Daily Fix:Last year's massive server breach at Pokémon developer Game Freak is still providing fresh leaks of info. A new dump of leaked material not only provided early looks at the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A, but also details on unannounced projects and even new Pokémon species. The leaks also suggest the new Gen 11 games are aiming to be released in 2030. In other news, Microsoft is adamant that they're not giving up on console hardware by showing off the lab where the ROG Xbox Ally X was tested, and where the next generation Xbox is being prototyped. And finally, Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella spoke with GQ, reflecting on his career and admitting that CoD only exists because "EA were dicks."

In today's Daily Fix:The Walking Dead TV series had an impressive run with 11 seasons and more than 170 episodes. But even after that, plus six spin-off shows, executive producer Scott Gimple thinks there's still plenty of story to tell. Taking a cue from the France-set Daryl Dixon spin-off, the cast's core characters could find themselves all over the globe, with Gimple saying it could provide for 15 more years' worth of stories. In other news, Jar Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best is returning to the character in a one-shot comic. Star Wars: Jar Jar Binks will be co-written by Best, and will feature the character playing a pivotal role in the rebellion after Revenge of the Sith. And we've got a look at the thrills you can experience in The Isle of Berk at Universal Epic Universe.Presented by Universal Orlando Resort and its new theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

In today's Daily Fix:Disney's Tron: Ares is glitching at the box office. The Jared Leto-led movie pulled in $33.5 million at the domestic box office during its opening weekend, lower than Leto's 2022 flop Morbius, which earned $39 million domestic in its opening weekend. Globally, Tron: Ares sits at just over $60 million, and faces a steep climb to earn back its $180 million production budget. In other movie news, Channing Tatum says his solo Gambit movie was a little too much for Disney. The movie was going to be an R-rated rom-com andwould've featured "mutants having sex." Gambit was stuck in development hell and eventually dropped, but Tatum was able to finally put on the Cajun accent for Deadpool & Wolverine. Tatum is also featured in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. And take a peek into a four-park family vacation at Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay, and the newest park, Universal Epic Universe.Presented by Universal Orlando Resort.

In today's Daily Fix:James Gunn recently admitted he wanted to add a Deadpool cameo in Peacemaker's Season 2 finale. Ryan Reynolds was apparently on board, but Gunn knew getting the okay from both Warner Bros. and Marvel/Disney would've been too big of a legal hurdle. Gunn has big plans for Peacemaker outside of his HBO show, with the DCU expanding next year with Supergirl, the Lanterns series, and the Clayface film. In other news, Warner Bros. has set a date for the Minecraft movie sequel. It's expected in July of 2027, and director Jared Hess is expected to return along with most of the cast. And finally, join the stars of the live-action How to Train Your Dragon as they explore the new Isle of Berk in Universal Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort.Presented by Universal Orlando Resort and its new theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week Daemon, Max, and Ryan take a look at Microsoft's recent comments committing itself to another generation of gaming console hardware. The Xbox brand had a pretty rough week recently, when they announced a price hike on their Game Pass Ultimated service, on top of the already-announced hardware price hike. Fan response was, as expected, not great, with the Game Pass membership website reportedly crashing due to the number of people logging on to unsubscribe. Does another generation of Xbox hardware make sense for Microsoft? And how can they go about fixing the Game Pass service?

In today's Daily Fix:A Simpsons-themed mini-season event could be coming to Fortnite, with rumors fueled by the appearance of a Simpsons cosmetic in the game. Kang and Kodos, the two tentacled aliens that pop up in The Simpsons' Treehouse of Terror episodes, have been spotted on a Fortnite glider. Currently, Fortnite is doing their annual Halloween event, but with the game already partnered with other Disney-owned properties like Family Guy and Star Wars, a Simpsons collab makes sense. In other news, HBO Max has dropped the first trailer for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. It's an adaptation of the novella series set in the Game of Thrones universe but before the events of the main series. It features a hedge knight named Ser Duncal the Tall and his squire, a little boy named Egg. If you know your Thrones lore, you know that the two go on to become legends in the "present-day" Thrones stories. And finally, take a peek into a four-park family vacation at Universal Orlando Resort where one lucky family got to enjoy all things Jurassic!Presented by Universal Orlando Resort.

In today's Daily Fix:The sequel to Michael Mann's 1995 crime epic, Heat, is slowly coming together at Amazon MGM after the company bought the rights from Warner Bros. Mann already wrote Heat 2 in novel form back in 2022, with writer Meg Gardiner, so the plan is to adapt the book into movie form. Heat famously brought together Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro in a movie where they would finally share scenes, after the two already became Hollywood legends throughout the 1970s and 80s. Rumor has it that Leonardo DiCaprio is circling the role played by Val Kilmer in the original movie. In other news, the Hulu-exclusive Predator prequel, Prey, might finally get a theatrical release. AMC Theaters may be holding double-feature screenings this November, pairing it with the upcoming sequel, Predator: Badlands. And finally, journey to The Isle of Berk at Universal Epic Universe, and its brand-new ride - Hiccup's Wing Gliders.Presented by Universal Orlando Resort and its new theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

In today's Daily Fix:Elon Musk has set an ambitious goal for his xAI Studio to make a "great" AI-generated game by the end of next year. xAI is the Musk-owned company behind Grok, the chatbot built into X (formerly Twitter). AI-generated games are nothing new, but so far they've been limited in scope. Game industry experts, such as Epic's Tim Sweeney, are bullish on the technology, claiming that eventually AI prompts can be used to make games in the scope of Nintendo's Zelda games. Speaking of Nintendo, the company dropped an animated short film today, featuring a baby chasing after a pacifier. It doesn't seem to be connected to any exisiting Nintendo IP, so it's a bit of a mystery as to why it was even made. And finally, the Predator is returning to Call of Duty as part of Black Ops 6's "The Haunting" seasonal event. This coincides with the release of the latest Predator, Predator: Badlands, which recently earned a PG-13 rating.

In today's Daily Fix:Microsoft had to release a statement today clearing up a rumor that they were abandoning the console hardware business and switching to a third-party publishing model. A rumor from a supposed insider claims that Microsoft has paused development on their next-gen Xbox hardware, prompting many to agree that this seems the likeliest route, especially after hardware and Game Pass price increases have led to severe backlash from fans. Microsoft insists the company is moving forward with the next generation of Xbox hardware. In other news, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 has popped up on the ESRB site, prompting speculation that an official announcement is coming soon.

In today's Daily Fix:Following yesterday's bombshell news from Microsoft that Xbox Game Pass is getting a features and price overhaul, retailer GameStop has said via X that they will continue to sell one-month subscriptions to Game Pass Ultimate for the pre-hike price of $19.99. Other retailers such as Best Buy and Walmart continue to list subscriptions for that price, but have not yet publicly commented if they will follow Microsoft's MSRP for the service. In other news, developer Starbreeze has officially canceled its Dungeons & Dragons game, codenamed "Project Baxter," laid off some of its developers, and recommitted to its troubled Payday 3 and the "heist genre." And finally, Quentin Tarantino's martial arts western epic, Kill Bill, is returning to theaters as one four-hour film titled "Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair." Originally released in two volumes six months apart, the two halves have been slightly re-edited as one film as originally envisioned by Tarantino.

In today's Daily Fix:Xbox did it again, and by "did it" we mean a Game Pass price hike. And by "again," we mean this is the second time in just over a year that they raised subscription prices. So far, only the Ultimate tier is getting a price increase, from $19.99 to $29.99 — an jump of 50%. In the U.K., the increase is about 53%. The lower tiers aren't changing in price, but are getting re-branded as Essential (replacing Core), and Premium (replacing Standard). There's also some extra perks coming to subscribers, but already the response from gamers has not been great. And in The Witcher news, creator Andrej Sapkowski regrets a single line that he wrote in the early days of the books, that now has become a big deal in the video games.

In today's Daily Fix:Hollywood's major performers' union, SAG-AFTRA, has responded to an AI-generated 'actress,' named Tilly Norwood, who is seeking representation at a talent agency. Tilly Norwood is the creation of Eline Van der Velden, founder of AI production company Particle 6. Van der Velden claims several agencies have expressed interest, but Hollywood actors and the SAG-AFTRA union have expressed shock that a talent agency would consider signing software that may end up competing with real actors for jobs. In other news, Terminator 2D: No Fate has been delayed to November. The publisher says it's because of the ongoing complications with global tariffs, and the game is still planning on shipping physical editions. And finally, Capcom devs working on Resident Evil aren't quite sure they know what's scary anymore.

In today's Daily Fix:Electronic Arts has announced plans to sell itself to a consortium of investors led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners (formed by President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner). The deal is worth about $55 billion and will be the largest take-private investment in history. Once finalized, EA will no longer be listed on any stock exchange, and stockholders will receive $210 per share in cash. In other news, IGN spoke with Rockstar Games co-founder Dan houser at LA Comic-Con, and he confirmed he had nothing to do with GTA 6. Houser also explained why they never made Bully 2, among other topics discussed. Houser wrote almost every GTA game, including Red Dead Redemption 2, and left Rockstar in 2020. And finally, Fortnite is disabling a Peacemaker emote following the massive plot twist of the recent HBO Peacemaker episode.

In today's Daily Fix:Sony is touting the current PS5 generation as the most successful of all the PlayStation generations. This comes from SIE CEO Hideaki Nishino after announcing the PS5 has made $136 billion in sales so far. In other news, the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X have finally revealed their prices, and they won't come cheap. The most powerful one, the Xbox Ally X, will start at $999 and also comes with AI-specific features not available in the Xbox Ally, which is priced at $599. And finally, despite lukewarm sales, the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy will end on a high note, according to the game's director.

Welcome back to Next-Gen Console Watch! This week Daemon, Max, and Ryan take a look at this week's big reveals, starting with the Sony State of Play that dropped on Wednesday. We have a first real look at the (very M-rated) Wolverine game, gameplay of Housemarque's Saros, and more. On the Xbox front, there's a brand new trailer for Hideo Kojima's OD starring a very scared Sophia Lillis, and a teaser for Forza Horizon 6. And speaking of Xbox, the crew give their thoughts on the second price increase for Xbox hardware this year. Plus we have last week's poll results, and a new poll for you to vote on at IGN.com.

In today's Daily Fix:Resident Evil: Requiem is one of the most anticipated titles of 2026, and of course Capcom had to get it on one of the fastest-selling consoles of all time: the Nintendo Switch 2. And getting the game running on the hybrid was actually easier than expected. In other news, The Pokémon Company has responded to reports that the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security used the Pokémon theme song from the anime in a propaganda video, and it doesn't seem like TCPI will be taking any legal action. And the multiplayer mode for Metal Gear Solid Delta will be arriving October 30th.

In today's Daily Fix:Hideo Kojima celebrated 10 years of Kojima Productions with a special livestream during the Tokyo Game Show. The event also looked forward to some of the company's upcoming projects, including a new trailer for OD—now titled OD: Knock—and a new poster and casting updates for his spy thriller, Physint. There's also a Death Stranding anime called Mosquito, and updates on the live-action A24-produced Death Stranding movie. In other news, Sony has announced the replacement for the PlayStation Stars rewards program, only this new Franchise Rewards system miight end up costing you money instead. And finally, Sony has announced a new State of Play for tomorrow, Wednesday September 23rd. We'll get new looks at Housemarque's Saros, and updates and new reveals on other games.

In today's Daily Fix:Fresh off the success of the Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remake, Konami is polling fans (Japan for now) for their thoughts on the next Metal Gear remake. The poll includes the original two Metal Gear games from the '80s, and the remaining Metal Gear Solid console games, including Peacewalker. We're running our own poll at IGN.com, so let us know which Metal Gear game deserves the remake treatment. In other news, more details about the cancelled Perfect Dark reboot have emerged, and at one point, the developers were considering making it an episodic game. Unfortunately, we'll never know how that would've turned out because developer The Initiative has been shuttered and the project canned earlier this year. And finally, there's one Borderlands 4 bug that fans DON'T want patched out: a 'cricket jumping' glitch that lets players skip large sections of the map.

In today's Daily Fix:CD Projekt RED is staffing up for Cyberpunk 2 with a job post looking for a lead network engineer. Responsibilities would include developing and optimizing "multiplayer systems, including matchmaking." So it sounds like Cyberpunk 2 is going to include a multiplayer mode, possibly similar to the scrapped mode that was supposed to be post-launch content for Cyberpunk 2077. Cyberpunk 2 isn't supposed to go into full development until after The Witcher 4 is out the door, so it may be a long while before we hear more. In other news, Fortnite is going head-to-head with Roblox in the creator economy space, with Epic revealing plans to allow players to sell user-generated content. The real kicker: Epic is pushing incentives for creators to earn quite a bit more than they would with Roblox. And finally, more DLC content for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has leaked, thanks to some retailers selling copies early.

In today's Daily Fix:Tencent has fired back at Sony in the ongoing lawsuit over Tencent's Light of Motiram video game. Sony is alleging Motiram is a 'clone' of Horizon Zero Dawn; now Tencent is saying Sony has copied other games when Horizon was being developed, citing Ninja Theory's Enslaved: Oddsey to the West as an example. In other news, former IGN staffer Destin Legarie was sent what he believes to be legitimate leaks of the price for the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally X, and it's not going to be cheap. And finally, Borderlands 4's latest patch hopefully fixes some of the performance issues plaguing the PC version of the game.

In today's Daily Fix:Another rumor about the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake has been making the rounds on the Internet. According to the latest, Ubisoft will cut all the present-day Abstergo portions of the game, and instead will add in new content featuring Edward Kenway and Marie Read. Fans are upset that Ubisoft might cut any of the original content, but this follows recent trends in the franchise, which focuses heavily on the historical eras of the games. The recent Assassin's Creed Shadows, for example, doesn't feature any present-day gameplay sections at all. In other news, developers for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 are backtracking some of their DLC plans. Two of the playable vampire factions will originally going to be behind a paywall, but after fan backlash, they will be playable from the start. And finally, RGG Studio may have accidentally leaked that they're working on Yakuza Kiwami 3.

In today's Daily Fix:Randy Pitchford is at it again. The Gearbox CEO took to social media to continue addressing concerns about Borderlands 4's PC version. Players have reported considerable performance issues, even on high-end systems, with the game currently at a 'Mixed' rating on Steam. Pitchford suggested using AI tools like DLSS to improve performance and to 'request a refund' if player's aren't satisfied with the game. In other news, Xbox Game Pass Wave 2 for September has been revealed, with games like RoadCraft, the remake of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, and Hades leading the way. And Team Cherry has detailed what to expect in the latest patch for Hollow Knight: Silksong.

Randy Pitchford is on the offensive when it comes to Borderlands 4 PC performance. He spent the weekend responding directly to complaints on social media to Claptrap back at disgruntled fans. Plus, Rockstar has some particularly grand hopes for Grand Theft Auto 6, with the developer referring to its upcoming project as "the largest game launch in history."

In today's Daily Fix, we're running down a few of the release dates for highly anticipated upcoming games that were announced in this morning's Nintendo Direct. We'll be playing on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in just a few weeks, and soon after that, brand new remasters of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, which are include new features and up to 4k resolution. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment also got a release date, along with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which we've been waiting way too long for. In other news, the Virtual Boy is back, Neil Druckmann is hard at work on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and Balatro's free update 1.1 is not coming out in 2025.

IP lawyers have criticised the U.S. patent system after Nintendo was awarded a Pokémon patent that revolves around summoning a character and letting it fight.

In today's Daily Fix:Gamers around the world collectively groaned when Rockstar Games announced GTA 6 would be delayed into 2026, but it wasn't bad news for everyone. Speaking to MinnMax, Ghost of Yōtei's co-creative director, Nate Fox, admitted that the delay was good news for his team. Yōtei is scheduled to arrive this fall, around the same time as GTA 6, and no one—not even another Triple-A game—wants to go toe-to-toe with what could be the biggest video game launch of all time. In other news, Assassin's Creed Shadows' expansion, Claws of Awaji, arrives next week, and the devs are excited for you to take on the new bosses. Some of them are even inspired by classic Metal Gear Solid boss fights. And finally, Nintendo has a new Direct scheduled for this Friday, just in time for the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. Will we finally get a release date for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond?

In today's Daily Fix:Online sleuths have spotted a bunch of website domains registered by Grand Theft Auto publisher, Take-Two. While these websites don't mean really point to anything, they could be in-game websites found in the upcoming GTA 6. Similar websites were found in GTA 5, and Take-Two could be squatting on these domains in preparation for GTA 6's launch next year. In other news, Hollow Knight: Silksong is getting its first pos-launch patch, and there's some slight balance tweaks that might make the game a little easier. Gamers have called out Silksong's steep difficulty, with some saying it's 'unfair.' And finally, Dead Island 3 could be in the works at developer Dambusters. The team celebrated the franchise's 14th anniversary on Steam and teased that the outbreak isn't over.

In today's Daily Fix:Former Bethesda executive Pete Hines is the altest gaming exec to come out against Xbox Game Pass. Hines was the Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and Communications as Xbox-owned Bethesda, and in a recent interview has questioned the value Game Pass provides to developers. He joins former PlayStation exec Shawn Layden, who has come out against gaming subscription services in general. Another former Microsoft VP, Shannon Loftis, backed up Hines' comments, adding that games launched on Game Pass need to have post-release monetization plans to make up for lost retail revenue. In other news, Keanu Reeves is open to returning to the Cyberpunk franchise for the sequel, Cyberpunk 2. Reeves played Johnny Silverhand in Cyberpunk 2077, and famously made a huge impression at E3 2019 when his role was formerly revealed. And finally, Gearbox's Randy Pitchford says the Borderlands 4 Day 1 Patch 'does a lot,' but you really should be playing the game on at least a minimum-spec PC, and that's it's 'a miracle' the game runs at all on very low-end hardware.

In today's Daily Fix:Hollow Knight: Silksong was finally released yesterday and broke just about every digital retailer that was selling it. It was even released in a DRM-free version on GOG.com, which of course was cracked by hackers. However, despite now being available to savvy gamers for absolutely free, gamers who have openly supported piracy are making an exception for Silksong, based on the good will developer Team Cherry has earned in the community (charging a more-than-reasonable $20, making it available without DRM, letting original Kickstarter backers get first dibs on the game, etc). In entertainment news, James Gunn wants you to watch Peacemaker Season 2 if you care about the Superman movie sequel, and Tom Holland is pestering his producers on the set of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

In today's Daily Fix:Hollow Knight: Silksong's release was just as big as many predicted. Not only did it break 500,000 concurrent players on Steam, it actually crashed the service, along with many other digital storefronts like Xbox and the Nintendo eShop. The $20 indie title is the sequel to the award-winning Hollow Knight and has been in development for more than six years. In other news, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II is celebrating its first anniversary by dropping a huge Patch 10 with tons of free content. New weapons, armor, playable characters, and multiplayer modes are now available. And finally, the massive 9,000+ brick LEGO Death Star set is real and will set you back $1,000. But you get a detailed cross-section of the battle station and 30+ minifigures (and another Star Wars set for free as a gift).

In today's Daily Fix:James Gunn has announced the next Superman film in the rebooted DCU: Man of Tomorrow. Gunn already has a treatment for the story written, and is expected to go into production in the very near future. Next up in the DCU theatrical schedule are Supergirl and Clayface, due out next year. In other news, Amazon Prime Video's Tomb Raider series has found its Lara Croft in Sophie Turner. The Tomb Raider series will be written and executive produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. And finally, the Perfect Dark reboot was almost saved at the last minute by Take-Two Interactive. Developer Crystal Dynamics was in discussions with Take-Two to handle publishing duties, but the deal ultimately fell through. Work on the game reportedly continued even after the game was officially canceled by Microsoft.

In today's Daily Fix:Paramount has finally greenlit the long-gestating Call of Duty live-action movie. No plot, casting, or filmmaker details are available, but Paramount CEO David Ellison said they're looking at Top Gun: Maverick for how to do a military-themed action blockbuster. In other news, Xbox Game Pass Wave 1 games for September have been revealed, and the highly-anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong headlines the offerings. Other games include I Am Your Beast, Cataclismo, and more. And finally, Sony's mulitplayer shooter Fairgame$ has lost another key developer. Creative Director Daniel Drapeau has left the team for WB Games Montreal. Jade Raymond, founder of Fairgame$ developer Haven Studios, left the company earlier this year.

In today's Daily Fix:A fresh batch of PlayStation 6 rumors claim that the next Sony console will be a family of devices, including a handheld and an 'S' version of the console, similar to the Xbox Series S. The PS6 has not been announced, but Sony has teased they're working on the console. The PS6 handheld will reportedly be dockable and be cheaper than the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally X handheld (which does not yet have a price). In other news, Cyberpunk 2077's Switch 2 edition is selling well, and maybe unsurprisingly 75% of sales are of the game's physical release. The full base game and the Phantom Liberty DLC are included on the 64GB cartridge, unlike some Switch 2 game key carts that only provide a license for the game which still needs to be downloaded from the eShop. And finally, Elden Ring Nightreign's ultra-hard Deep of Night mode has an official release date of September 11.

In today's Daily Fix:Lucasfilm dropped the first official image from the set of the latest Star Wars movie, Starfighter. There's not much going on in the black-and-white photo—just star Ryan Gosling and costar FLynn Gray hanging out on what looks like a landspeeder—as production has only recently gotten underway. It's directed by Deadpool & Wolverine's Shawn Levy, and will be out in 2027. In other news, Crystal Dynamics has let go of an unknown number of workers following the cancelation of Perfect Dark. The game was in development hell for years, but showed signs of life last year with a new gameplay video, until Microsoft ultimately decided to pull the plug. And finally, PlayStation Plus is getting an Xbox game, with Psychonauts 2 leading the pack of new games coming to the service. The game was developed by Microsoft-owned Doublefine Studios.