While the week was a little slower with attention focused on the Presidential election, there’s plenty of gaming and movie news you may have missed. Let’s Recap!
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Game Overview
Part 3 of the Metal Gear Solid Legacy Series featured a deep dive into the gameplay for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater with none other than Naked Snake himself, David Hayter.
Still no release date for the game, however, though it’s set to hit PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and PCs.
First Trailer for Dear Santa Starring Jack Black
Jack Black plays the Devil in the upcoming holiday film, Dear Santa, which hits Paramount+ later this month. This week brought the first trailer.
When a young boy mails his Christmas wish list to Santa with one crucial spelling error, a devilish Jack Black arrives to wreak havoc on the holidays. From the hilarious minds behind Dumb & Dumber, Christmas is about to go up in flames.
Dear Santa hits Paramount+ and digital retailers on November 25, 2024.
New S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Trailer
The latest trailer for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 offers a deeper dive into the gameplay (specifically weapons), gamers will use to survive!
You can’t survive in the Zone without a weapon. But just owning one is not enough. You have to maintain it properly, upgrade it with the help of a technician, or use attachments that can be installed on the go. Physics and ballistics still apply, as every gun feels and fires differently.
Which tool should you grab for a mission? What type of ammo should you load? Which attachments will be the right ones? These are just some questions to consider before the foray. Just remember — preparation is the key to survival.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Heart of Chornobyl hits PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and PCs on November 20, 2024.
Swan Princess Royal Collection Coming in December
Sony Pictures is launching a massive 12 movie collection for The Swan Princess, bringing together the entire animated franchise together on December 3rd.
Celebrate 30 enchanting years of the magical, musical world of The Swan Princess! Enjoy all 12 amazing animated features, each filled with timeless songs and captivating adventures in one must-own complete DVD collection! This once-in-a-lifetime limited-edition set includes a gorgeous Swan Princess music box— a keepsake for every collector who is eternally young at heart. Includes THE SWAN PRINCESS, THE SWAN PRINCESS AND THE SECRET OF THE CASTLE, THE SWAN PRINCESS: THE MYSTERY OF THE ENCHANTED TREASURE, THE SWAN PRINCESS CHRISTMAS, THE SWAN PRINCESS: A ROYAL FAMILY TALE, THE SWAN PRINCESS: PRINCESS TOMORROW, PIRATE TODAY!, THE SWAN PRINCESS ROYALLY UNDERCOVER, THE SWAN PRINCESS: A ROYAL MYZTERY, THE SWAN PRINCESS: KINGDOM OF MUSIC, THE SWAN PRINCESS: A ROYAL WEDDING, THE SWAN PRINCESS: A FAIRY TALE IS BORN and THE SWAN PRINCESS: FAR LONGER THAN FOREVER.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Dramatic Showdown Announced
Bandai Namco have announced the first tournament for Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO. The Dramatic Showdown will happen in-person January 2025, with a series of qualifying tournaments leading up to it.
The DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO DRAMATIC SHOWDOWN! will begin as a series of online national tournaments that will take place throughout November and December 2024 leading up to a 2-day physical event at DRAGON BALL GAMES BATTLE HOUR 2025 in Los Angeles. Players from the following nine regions are eligible to enter: United States, Mexico, Japan, France, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, and Spain. They will be vying for the top spot in each region to determine the top nine players who will compete in the GRAND FINALS. Additionally, an on-site qualifier at DRAGON BALL GAMES BATTLE HOUR on January 18, 2025, will determine another top seven players from among those attending the event. The GRAND FINALS will take place as a final showdown between these top 16 players in a physical tournament at BATTLE HOUR on January 19.
For more details, head over to the Dramatic Showdown official webpage.
Never Let Go Physical Release Details
Lionsgate revealed the Blu-Ray Release details for Alexandre Aja’s latest film, Never Let Go, which arrives on December 3rd!
From visionary director Alexandre Aja (Crawl) and the creative minds behind “Stranger Things” comes this psychological horror-thriller. As an evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, a mother (Halle Berry) and her twin sons find their only protection is their house and their deep-rooted family bond. Needing to stay connected at all times — even tethering themselves with ropes — they urge each other to never let go. But when one of the boys questions if the evil is real, the ties that bind them together are severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival.
BONUS FEATURES:
Making Never Let Go: Meet the talented team of filmmakers and learn more about the intricate creative process behind the film’s particular look and atmosphere.
Creating Momma’s House: Take a step inside and learn how filmmakers were able to find and prepare Momma’s house in the middle of nowhere to make the film as authentic and scary as possible.
Deleted Scenes
Theatrical Trailer
First Look at Live-Action Lilo & Stitch
During their showcase panel at D23 Brazil, Disney revealed the first look image of Stitch from the upcoming live action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch. While I’m still not sold on needing their live action remakes, I’m very glad to see the overall design of Stitch remain consistent. Consider me intrigued!
Lilo & Stitch hits theaters on May 23, 2025.
Mass Effect TV Adaptation Reportedly in the Works
Variety reported on N7 Day that Amazon Prime’s next game-to-TV adaptation is a Mass Effect series. According to the report, Fast & Furious 9 writer Daniel Casey will write and executive produce. With Karim Zreik reportedly as executive producer under his Cedar Tree Productions, along with Ari Arad and EA’s Michael Gamble.
StarCraft: Remastered And StarCraft II on Game Pass
StarCraft: Remastered and the StarCraft II: Campaign Collection both hit Xbox Game Pass this week, well worth the download for real-time strategy fans who somehow missed the opportunity to play the iconic Blizzard series.
Which news this week were you most excited about?
