Johan Pilestedt, the CEO of Arrowhead and creative director of Helldivers 2, recently stated that it's very unlikely that the studio will ever have a crossover with Halo.

The news comes from a quoted tweet by Pilestedt on X/Twitter, in which they responded to a video showcasing Master Chief, Buzz Lightyear, and Starlord in Helldivers 2 fighting Lightning Mcqueen and Skibidi Toilet via mods. The tweet simply reads, "Halo x Helldivers whennnnnnnnn."

Shortly after that tweet was posted, Pilestedt responded in a tweet that reads:

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Prior to Arkane Austin's closure earlier this week, the studio was reportedly pitching a new single-player immersive sim game. Additionally, more cuts at Xbox are apparently still to come.

According to Bloomberg, Arkane Austin wanted to return to its development roots and possibly revisit the Dishonored series to create a new entry. Xbox executive Matt Booty and ZeniMax boss Jill Braff reportedly suggested that the reason for Xbox's recent studio closures was due to them needing additional staff to pitch new projects. The cuts are not done, according to the report, with a focus on reducing costs likely leading to more job losses.

Furthermore, Booty reportedly claimed Redfall's poor critical and commercial reception wasn't connected to Arkane Austin's shutdown. Braff also reportedly said that the shuttering of studios would help divert resources to Bethesda's bigger franchises such as Fallout and Doom.

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Before Dark Souls and Elden Ring, From Software was best-known for its Armored Core series, and right now, you can score the latest entry in the challenging action series for its lowest price yet. Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon has just received a 50% discount at Walmart and Amazon, reducing the game's price from $60 to $30. Armored Core 6 has been on sale for $30 before, but it usually doesn't stay in stock for long. You could the money you're saving toward Armored Core 6's official hardcover strategy guide.

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This deal is for both the PS5 and Xbox Series X (and Xbox One) versions. Amazon is matching Walmart's deal, though only the PS5 version is in stock. Depending on your location, you may not be able to get delivery from Walmart, but you can order online and pick up at your local store.

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Gundam Breaker 4

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Building a Gundam (model) is one of the most cathartic experiences in life, but in case you don't want to spend several dozen hours assembling one, there is a digital solution. Specifically, Gundam Breaker 4, where you can not only combine parts to create your ultimate mobile suit but also test it out in battle once you're done. Preorders for the game are now live ahead of its launch on August 29 for PC, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. You can grab the game from a variety of retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and GameStop.

Gundam Breaker 4 preorder bonuses

As a bonus for buying Gundam Breaker 4's launch edition, players can get a poster and reversible box art alongside digital extras like more builder's parts and an early unlock of the RX-78 Gundam Recirculation color palette. Keep in mind that "launch editions" sometimes sell out prior to release, and games typically shift to a standard edition without the goodies once the first printing is out of stock.

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The summer sunshine is nearly here, and there's no better way to welcome the warmer weather than by retreating into dark, dank dungeons full of monsters and loot with Humble's new dungeon crawler-focused game bundle. The Humble FUNgeon Crawlers bundle offers up to seven highly rated PC dungeon crawlers of various genres, including strategic turn-based RPGs, tense roguelikes, fast-paced hack and slashers, and more. The full seven-game bundle costs $15, but there are smaller options if you want to spend less.

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The cheapest tier is a $7 pack that includes Going Under, which is a fast and colorful Diablo-style action RPG where you loot abandoned office buildings rather than dungeons. You also get Hellslave, which mixes strategic turn-based combat with point-and-click dungeon exploration, and Devil Spire, which offers a challenging roguelike crawl up a deadly tower with first-person gameplay that takes cues from classic 90s games like King's Field and Dungeonhack.

If you pay $11 you get two more games, including the monster-collection RPG Sirilam, and Lunacid, which is another first-person dungeon crawler inspired by older titles like Shadow Tower and Arx Fatalis, and features metroidvania-style level design and survival horror elements.

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Select Razer gaming chairs are on sale online right now, saving up to $90 on several Enki and Iskur models. The majority of the deals are at Amazon, where you can grab the Razer Enki in Pink Quartz for $416 (was $500) and Black for $450 (was $500). You can also grab the Enki X Black model for $350 (was $400).

Then, over on Razer's online store, you can grab the Razer Iskur V1 for just $510 (was $600). It's available in black or green color options. The larger Razer Iskur XL chair is also available at Amazon for $600, which is $50 less than buying from Razer's online store.

You can check out all of the Razer gaming chair deals below, but if you're in a position to splurge, Herman Miller chairs are on sale for 20% off for a limited time.

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Ubisoft is hosting a big sale on its website, and if you're looking to bridge a few gaps in your Assassin's Creed collection or check out one of the best games of the year on your PC, you're in luck. One of the best deals here is for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, a recent release. This new entry in the franchise puts a metroidvania spin on the series, and considering how it started life as a 2D adventure, it works surprisingly well! Seriously, it's one of the best metroidvanias around. Normally $50, you can get this fun and energetic blast of platforming fun for just $20.

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To get the full discount on Prince of Persia--and all of the other games on the list below--you'll need to enter promo code LEGEND24. This code drops the price of all games priced $20 or more an extra $10. With the help of this promo code, you can get all of Ubisoft's recent big releases for their lowest prices yet. By the way, Prince of Persia works wonderfully on Steam Deck and just takes a small bit of extra work to get up and running.

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Epic has temporarily removed the Yoda back bling in Fortnite due to a bug that caused the game to crash for specific players whenever they performed the Zoidberg-inspired emote.

Just a few days after the Yoda black bling was introduced as part of the May 4th update, some players quickly discovered that their game would crash whenever they combined the two. Below, you'll find a tweet shown by iFireMonkey, a well-known Fortnite content creator, demonstrating how the bug works.

If you do the Zoidberg Scuttle emote while wearing the Yoda backbling, there is a high chance that you will crash your game.
This is due to Yodas face bugging out with the emote.
There is also reports that this will crash people in your squads games as well pic.twitter.com/N0N5LLuIEp

— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) May 7, 2024

As Kotaku pointed out, Epic was made aware of this issue just a day before iFireMonkey's video was posted. On the official Fortnite Status X/Twitter account, the studio released a statement saying:

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After several release date changes, A Quiet Place: Day One will finally be in theaters late next month. However, fans won't have to wait that long for their next glimpse of the prequel film. Paramount has announced that the next trailer for Day One will premiere tomorrow, May 9. A teaser video accompanied that announcement on Instagram, which invited fans to "hear how it all began."

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Although this is the first film in the series not directed by John Krasinski, he did co-write the script with director Michael Sarnoski. This prequel also moves away from the Abbott family, who were featured in the first two movies. Instead, Lupita Nyong'o will play the new lead character, Sam, as she finds herself trapped in New York on the day the sightless aliens invade.

Stranger Things and The Fantastic Four's Joseph Quinn co-stars as Eric, one of the first survivors that Sam meets after the rest of the human population in New York is slaughtered. Together, Sam and Eric realize that their only chance to get out of the city alive is to be as quiet as possible. But even under the best of circumstances, that's going to be very difficult.

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For anyone looking to get a new iPad Pro--or iPad Air--and have been waiting to see what Apple's new models will bring to the table, the wait has been worthwhile. The flagship tablets for 2024 come with some of Apple's best technology packed inside of an incredibly slim form factor, as well as an OLED screen to make every activity and task on them pop with vivid detail. Apple's 2024 iPads and the upgraded Apple Pencil Pro are available to preorder now ahead of their May 15 release. as is the new Apple Pencil Pro that is compatible with both the iPad Air and iPad Pro.

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• Preorder iPad Pro (11-inch) -- Starting at $999
• Preorder iPad Pro (13-inch) -- Starting at $1,299
• Preorder iPad Air (11-inch) -- Starting at $599
• Preorder iPad Air (13-inch) -- Starting at $799
• Preorder Apple Pencil Pro -- $129

While the iPad Pro does have a premium price, you can save $50 on your order by becoming a My Best Buy Plus member. Best Buy's rewards program costs $50 a year, but you're getting some great perks like exclusive discounts, free two-day shipping, and early access to sales. And if you're getting the new iPad Pro, you're getting the membership for free as a result of the discount--so there's no reason not to sign up. If you trade in your old iPad to Best Buy, you can get the new iPad Pro for as little as $399.

The iPad Pro is a workhorse device, one that allows for high-power performance and is ideal for creative people on the move. Ever since the line was first introduced several years ago, they've been popular with artists, video editors, and other creative professionals, and their potential for productivity is increased when paired with an Apple Pencil Pro. Admittedly, the new iPad Pro is pure overkill if you're looking for an entertainment device for when you want to sit back at night and chill with some Netflix or a few rounds of Marvel Snap, but the other draw of an iPad Pro is that it can realistically replace a laptop or PC for many people.

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Access-Ability has announced that the Access-Ability Summer Showcase will return on June 7 at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET. As the name suggests, the showcase will highlight various accessibility options to help inform disabled gamers about upcoming games designed with accessibility features.

Thanks to Access-Ability, we also know that the showcase will feature release dates, exclusive trailers, and details on new gameplay features. Although little is known about what'll be shown, Access-Ability has confirmed that games from the following studios will be featured: Whitethorn Games, PlayTonic, and Fiction Factory Games. In addition, viewers can win a copy of Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan by watching the stream.

The showcase will be livestreamed on Twitch and will then be published on YouTube. It will also feature ASL (American Sign Language) and BSL (British Sign Language). Audio Described versions will play simultaneously for those who are hard of hearing.

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The return of MultiVersus is mere weeks away, and the team at Player First Games has begun teasing what's new and improved in the platform fighter. Following a pair of blog posts detailing netcode improvements and combat adjustments, the first roster addition of the new era has been announced: The Joker is coming to MultiVersus, with Mark Hamill once again providing his voice.

The Clown Prince of Crime was revealed in a brief teaser posted to the official MultiVersus Twitter account, which shows Batman approaching his archnemesis while passing Bugs Bunny, Shaggy, and Arya Stark, who had all been defeated. Joker emerges from a cloud of billowing smoke, taunts Batman, and the teaser ends.

A few snippets of gameplay for The Joker were then shared to the official MultiVersus Discord server, which show off the character's standard emote and a flashy air combo. His info card was also unveiled, which lists a few of the moves in his repertoire:

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Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav is reportedly looking for even more ways to cut costs and make more money, and this could include a price hike for Max and additional layoffs. Bloomberg reported these details and more ahead of WBD's earnings briefing on May 9.

WBD has already cut more than 2,000 jobs in the past year, though the scale and timing of any future cuts is unknown. The report also said WBD might look to slash "hundreds of millions of dollars" from the company's streaming division, mostly in marketing and technology.

In terms of a price hike for Max, the report said a price increase is coming, but it's not clear when this could take place or what the new rate might be. Currently, Max costs $10/month with ads or $16/month without ads.

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Amazon has announced that Prime Video's ads are getting more intrusive. In a blog post (via The Verge), Amazon announced an "expanded suite" of ad formats with the aim of pushing you to buy stuff and to help Amazon make more money.

Amazon said Prime Video will soon have "shoppable carousel ads" on TV shows and movies. This will display a sliding lineup of products that viewers can quickly add to their Amazon cart. Upon interacting with it, this ad will pause to allow users to browse through it. Whenever the viewer stops interacting with the ad, the programming will continue.

The next type of ad is what's called an "interactive pause ad." This means when you pause a TV show, movie, or live sport on Prime Video, an ad may pop up, along with options for "Add to Cart" and "Learn More." Viewers can resume their TV show or movie whenever they want.

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One of the big surprises in Dune: Part Two was the reveal that Anya Taylor-Joy had a small cameo role in the film as a future version of Alia Atreides, the unborn younger sister of Timothée Chalamet's Paul Atreides. But getting that small scene together and keeping it a secret was no easy feat for Taylor-Joy. During a profile with Variety, Taylor-Joy revealed that the biggest obstacle that almost kept her out of the movie was her leading role in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.

Taylor-Joy also told Variety that she's a big fan of Dune director Denis Villeneuve, but she was dismayed to learn that his sequel was filming at the same time as Furiosa.

"I skipped all the stages of grief and went straight to begging," recalls Taylor-Joy. "I was like, 'I can do this. I can be in Australia and Abu Dhabi at the same time.' He wanted me to be part of the universe. We kept in touch. I just had this feeling that it wasn't over."

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Furiosa, a prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road, has a new trailer out now--and it's absolutely epic. Not only that, but tickets to the George Miller-directed movie are on sale now.

Furiosa stars Anya Taylor-Joy as the title character, Furiosa, who was played by Oscar-winner Charlize Theron in Fury Road. Chris Hemsworth plays the main antagonist, Dementus. Furiosa is a standalone Mad Max movie that digs into the origins of Furiosa, and as this newest trailer shows, there is a lot to know about who Furiosa is and where she came from.

"As the world fell, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus," reads a line from the movie's description. "Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel presided over by The Immortan Joe. While the two Tyrants war for dominance, Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home."

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Earlier this year, Greg Daniels, the man who developed the American version of The Office, revealed that he was planning a new follow-up series for the hit comedy. Now, Peacock has officially ordered The Office follow-up series, and set production to begin this summer.

Daniels co-created the new show with Michael Koman, who previously co-created Nathan For You. The duo cast Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore in the leading roles in April. While details about their characters have yet to be revealed, the connecting thread between this show and the original series will be the documentary crew that followed Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton employees for over a decade. The crew will reunite to chronicle the story of "a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters."

"It's been more than ten years since the final episode of The Office aired on NBC, and the acclaimed comedy series continues to gain popularity and build new generations of fans on Peacock," NBCUniversal Entertainment President Lisa Katz in a statement. "In partnership with Universal Television and led by the creative team of Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, this new series set in the universe of Dunder Mifflin introduces a new cast of characters in a fresh setting ripe for comedic storytelling: a daily newspaper."

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Ever thought of yourself as a top-notch video editor? Now is your chance to put hundreds of hours honed by creating anime music videos to the test in Bandai Namco's Elden Ring contest. The publisher of 2022's hit game has challenged players to create their own Elden Ring trailer, and the first-place winner of the Return to Grace contest will win a 10-foot statue of Messmer the Impaler as a prize.

Tarnished, can you feel the anticipation for ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree?
Begin the celebration by entering the Return to Grace Video Contest.

To enter: Submit a video under 5 minutes to the website below that commemorates your experience in #ELDENRING. pic.twitter.com/zKqYedMPuZ

— Bandai Namco US (@BandaiNamcoUS) May 6, 2024

The runner-up winners of the best narrative, best action, and best direction awards won't be walking away empty-handed either, because Bandai Namco will reward them with a life-sized replica of Malenia's prosthetic arm. Or maybe that means they are walking away empty-handed.

Finally, the winners of the best comedy, best use of sound, best armor design, and the most original use of the Elden Ring IP will win a replica of Messemer the Impaler's helmet. This contest is only open to US residents, trailers must not be longer than five minutes, and they must be uploaded to YouTube to be eligible. You're probably going to want to see if you have enough space for the grand prize in case you win, because that is a big collectible.

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Twisters will apparently explore what happens when you shoot fireworks into a tornado. The act is courtesy of Glen Powell's character Tyler Owens, who confidently says at one point in the sequel's new trailer: "We don't need PhDs and fancy tech. Sometimes the old ways are better than the new." Not to be outdone, Kate Cooper (portrayed by Daisy Edgar-Jones) responds: "Well, you can always trust a guy who puts his face on a T-shirt."

This banter and more are part of the action-packed new trailer for Twisters, which can be seen below. The video also features a fire tornado and Owens walking in the rain with a cowboy hat and wet white T-shirt. There's also a truck getting pulled into the air by a tornado and a water tower collapsing, among other destruction.

The twin tornadoes from the first Twisters trailer also make an appearance, combining to create a super whirlwind. We also, once again, see how Cooper is roped back in to chasing storms and comes across the boisterous Owens, who's known as the Tornado Wrangler. While there don't appear to be any connections to the original Twister, there is a chance Cooper, for example, could be the daughter of Helen Hunt's Jo Harding and Bill Paxton's Bill--especially since his last name is never given.

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The newest patches for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Warzone have arrived, fixing some key issues that were introduced in the recent Season 3 Reloaded update.

Specifically, this update fixes an issue pertaining to sprinting. After the Season 3 Reloaded update went live, players noticed that when using the Commando Gloves perk, reloads became canceled when running with automatic tactical-sprint. However, this bug is now fixed.

The update also fixes an issue on the Skidgrow map that previously allowed players to reach an "exploitable location" on the roof. For Zombies, the patch fixes bugs pertaining to reloading and AI incorrectly targeting players, and it also clears out an issue that caused players to get stuck outside the map.

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