Johan Pilestedt, CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, is a very vocal man on X. One glimpse at his profile and you can see him interacting with fans from the Helldivers 2 community, answering queries, and offering his opinion on happenings within the gaming industry.
Helldivers 2 wears many of its inspirations on its sleeve. It has borrowed heavily from the cult classic Starship Troopers, but that’s not the only franchise that inspired Pilestedt. In fact, in a recent interaction, he labeled a gaming stalwart as his role model.
Hideo Kojima Played a Big Role in Johan Pilestedt’s Journey in the Gaming Industry Johan Pilestedt has learned a lot from Kojima about game directing.
Every new generation of game creators and studios is adding a new foundational layer to the history of the industry. The idea is to take what was done previously and improve upon it. When talking about people...
Helldivers 2 wears many of its inspirations on its sleeve. It has borrowed heavily from the cult classic Starship Troopers, but that’s not the only franchise that inspired Pilestedt. In fact, in a recent interaction, he labeled a gaming stalwart as his role model.
Hideo Kojima Played a Big Role in Johan Pilestedt’s Journey in the Gaming Industry Johan Pilestedt has learned a lot from Kojima about game directing.
Every new generation of game creators and studios is adding a new foundational layer to the history of the industry. The idea is to take what was done previously and improve upon it. When talking about people...
- 5/25/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
These days, any original sci-fi film is worth cheering for; one boasting genuine movie stars is even more exciting. Sadly, this Brad Peyton effort can’t deliver on its promise. The Rampage director benefits from some cool imagery and a great cast — in particular a committed lead performance from Jennifer Lopez — but wastes it on predictable character beats and a pat trauma narrative.
It’s all very sci-fi-looking: lots of flying cars and blue glowy things. No surprise given this begs, borrows and steals from classic films and games of the genre. An opening raid to capture the rebel AI known as Casca (Abraham Popoola) is heavily indebted to the attack on Trinity in The Matrix, while a computer voice asking, “Do you wish to continue?” as someone watches the news is surely meant to evoke Starship Troopers. The plot echoes the 2004 I, Robot: Lopez’s AI-sceptic Atlas must overcome...
It’s all very sci-fi-looking: lots of flying cars and blue glowy things. No surprise given this begs, borrows and steals from classic films and games of the genre. An opening raid to capture the rebel AI known as Casca (Abraham Popoola) is heavily indebted to the attack on Trinity in The Matrix, while a computer voice asking, “Do you wish to continue?” as someone watches the news is surely meant to evoke Starship Troopers. The plot echoes the 2004 I, Robot: Lopez’s AI-sceptic Atlas must overcome...
- 5/24/2024
- by Helen O'Hara
- Empire - Movies
Helldivers 2 was only released back in February, and the title from Arrowhead Games Studios was launched into success by players who fully embraced the fight for democracy. The likeness to cult classic movie Starship Troopers no doubt played some small part in the game’s popularity and although player numbers may have dipped, it still remains an enjoyable title for many.
As with many games, fans are always quick to point out what they would like to see implemented and Director Johan Pilestedt does seem open to listening to what the fans have to say. Although there is one player who feels that there is an aspect of the game that is sadly being overlooked and needs addressed.
Helldivers 2 Players Have Some Thoughts Regarding the Game
Could dual-wielded weapons be something that is implemented in a future update?
Judging by comments on Social Media Site X, the fans are so...
As with many games, fans are always quick to point out what they would like to see implemented and Director Johan Pilestedt does seem open to listening to what the fans have to say. Although there is one player who feels that there is an aspect of the game that is sadly being overlooked and needs addressed.
Helldivers 2 Players Have Some Thoughts Regarding the Game
Could dual-wielded weapons be something that is implemented in a future update?
Judging by comments on Social Media Site X, the fans are so...
- 5/16/2024
- by Andy MacGregor
- FandomWire
Helldivers 2 is the talk of the town once more after the gaming community got creative and used mods to spice up its experience. While mods are not officially supported, director Johan Pilestedt warns players to tread carefully, for they might be at risk of being banned.
Modders are creative individuals and tend to tamper with things that should be left untouched. Pilestedt is not encouraging this activity, but there are no consequences for doing so unless the in-game anti-cheat will detect these activities as cheating, which will drop the ban hammer.
Helldivers 2 Players Are Fighting Another Galactic War The modding community just added a Star Wars mod, and Helldivers 2 players are loving it.
There is no denying that the latest Arrowhead project shares a lot of similarities with different franchises, and one theater in Nashville thought it was a great idea to play an advertisement for the game before the showing of Starship Troopers.
Modders are creative individuals and tend to tamper with things that should be left untouched. Pilestedt is not encouraging this activity, but there are no consequences for doing so unless the in-game anti-cheat will detect these activities as cheating, which will drop the ban hammer.
Helldivers 2 Players Are Fighting Another Galactic War The modding community just added a Star Wars mod, and Helldivers 2 players are loving it.
There is no denying that the latest Arrowhead project shares a lot of similarities with different franchises, and one theater in Nashville thought it was a great idea to play an advertisement for the game before the showing of Starship Troopers.
- 5/14/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
The Flood features Casper Van Dien, Nicky Whelan and Louis Mandylor, and Mike Ferguson as Floyd McGraw is now available on Hulu.
5 prisoners being transported in Louisiana during a 50 year storm and have to shelter in a old sheriffs department… prisoners and police have to work together to survive… from Alligators!
Watch The Flood on Hulu:
https://www.hulu.com/movie/the-flood-b09e44b4-1316-4f2f-af7b-e6c3a1a979fa
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5 prisoners being transported in Louisiana during a 50 year storm and have to shelter in a old sheriffs department… prisoners and police have to work together to survive… from Alligators!
Watch The Flood on Hulu:
https://www.hulu.com/movie/the-flood-b09e44b4-1316-4f2f-af7b-e6c3a1a979fa
The post The Flood with Mike Ferguson & Casper Van Dien Now Available on Hulu appeared first on Horror Asylum.
- 5/9/2024
- by Michael Joy
- Horror Asylum
Oscar Award-winning visual effects artist Phil Tippett unleashed his decades-in-the-making stop-motion epic Mad God back in 2022, and Variety brings us the exciting news today that Tippett is brewing up another feature!
The website brings us a first look at Phil Tippett’s Sentinel, a brand new stop-motion animated feature film that will be pitched to potential partners in Cannes later this month.
Tippett explains to the site that he’s currently working on the script for Sentinel, which will be a mixture of “the whole history of VFX, from stop-motion to digital and now AI.”
“I can mix and match all these techniques,” he tells Variety.
From the plot details the website shared, we gather that Sentinel will begin “like a [traditional] World War One film.” From there, Variety writes in their own words, “the film’s main narrative expands wildly in the moments before a soldier’s death.”
Tippett explains,...
The website brings us a first look at Phil Tippett’s Sentinel, a brand new stop-motion animated feature film that will be pitched to potential partners in Cannes later this month.
Tippett explains to the site that he’s currently working on the script for Sentinel, which will be a mixture of “the whole history of VFX, from stop-motion to digital and now AI.”
“I can mix and match all these techniques,” he tells Variety.
From the plot details the website shared, we gather that Sentinel will begin “like a [traditional] World War One film.” From there, Variety writes in their own words, “the film’s main narrative expands wildly in the moments before a soldier’s death.”
Tippett explains,...
- 5/9/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
VFX icon and “Mad God” director Phil Tippett is working on a new stop-motion feature titled “Sentinel,” which will be pitched for the first time at this year’s Frontières section of Cannes’ Marché du Film.
Variety has been given exclusive access to the first plot details and set images from “Sentinel,” which shares a visual fidelity with “Mad God.” However, in terms of production, things will be very different this time around.
“Mad God” was a project that Tippett worked on off and on for thirty years. A similar timetable isn’t realistic for “Sentinel,” as the director would be over 100 at the film’s premiere. So, Tippett and producer Colin Geddes (Ultra 8 Pictures) say they’re pursuing a more conventional development and production plan with their new project, including a clearer narrative focus. Tippett has already begun filming bits of the film, and his team will be...
Variety has been given exclusive access to the first plot details and set images from “Sentinel,” which shares a visual fidelity with “Mad God.” However, in terms of production, things will be very different this time around.
“Mad God” was a project that Tippett worked on off and on for thirty years. A similar timetable isn’t realistic for “Sentinel,” as the director would be over 100 at the film’s premiere. So, Tippett and producer Colin Geddes (Ultra 8 Pictures) say they’re pursuing a more conventional development and production plan with their new project, including a clearer narrative focus. Tippett has already begun filming bits of the film, and his team will be...
- 5/9/2024
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Helldivers 2, the 2024 sequel to 2015’s Helldivers, can’t stay out of the spotlight. But recent concerns regarding the game aren’t for the best of reasons. The cooperative sci-fi shooter, developed by Arrowhead Studios, initially met stellar acclaim amongst fans who saw the game as a testament to putting players first.
However recent controversy surrounding Psn has sparked criticism of the studio’s business practices and even resulted in calls for refunds and boycotts of the game.
Helldivers 2: From Breakout Success to Controversy
The critical acclaim Helldivers 2 achieved without being a Aaa title is laudable. Despite being developed by a relatively small studio, and not having the budget of Aaa game studios Helldivers 2 still became a massive hit from the moment it was released.
Helldiver 2’s expectation-defying ascension saw the game sell over 8 million copies within its first two months of release. Besides the commercial success, the third-person shooter...
However recent controversy surrounding Psn has sparked criticism of the studio’s business practices and even resulted in calls for refunds and boycotts of the game.
Helldivers 2: From Breakout Success to Controversy
The critical acclaim Helldivers 2 achieved without being a Aaa title is laudable. Despite being developed by a relatively small studio, and not having the budget of Aaa game studios Helldivers 2 still became a massive hit from the moment it was released.
Helldiver 2’s expectation-defying ascension saw the game sell over 8 million copies within its first two months of release. Besides the commercial success, the third-person shooter...
- 5/6/2024
- by Chad Glapion
- FandomWire
Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton entering into a unique arrangement, J.Lo fighting evil artificial intelligence, the roasting of an NFL legend, a retelling of the invention of the Pop Tart, Brooke Shields and Benjamin Bratt at war and John Mulaney’s six-night live comedy event from Los Angeles are some of the big titles hitting Netflix in May.
Debuting on May 3 is Jerry Seinfeld’s directorial debut, Unfrosted. The comedy legend works both sides of the camera for this humorous feature take on the birth of the Pop Tart. The movie is set in 1963 as breakfast cereal giants Kellogg’s and Post compete to become the first company to create a morning pastry. Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan and Amy Schumer also star, with Hugh Grant more than likely to steal the whole film with a turn as Tony the Tiger.
May is comedy month on Netflix and to coincide...
Debuting on May 3 is Jerry Seinfeld’s directorial debut, Unfrosted. The comedy legend works both sides of the camera for this humorous feature take on the birth of the Pop Tart. The movie is set in 1963 as breakfast cereal giants Kellogg’s and Post compete to become the first company to create a morning pastry. Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan and Amy Schumer also star, with Hugh Grant more than likely to steal the whole film with a turn as Tony the Tiger.
May is comedy month on Netflix and to coincide...
- 5/1/2024
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When it comes to being over the top, few games do it as well as Helldivers 2. Everything from the dialogues to the actual gameplay involves bombastic delivery and explosive results. The game wears its Starship Troopers inspiration on its sleeve, and it’s very evident.
Given the exaggeration in the game, one would expect the CEO of Arrowhead Game Studio, Johan Pilestedt, to be quite accepting of even the most outlandish aspects of gaming. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case, and a few scenes from one of the best games of 2023 overwhelmed him.
Pilestedt Speaks on Reenacting Baldur’s Gate 3 With His Spouse Who wouldn’t be attracted to such a stately individual?
Games imitate life and sometimes it works in reverse too. Live-action adaptations, cosplays, and much more are common examples of people bringing their favorite characters and franchises to life. Some people also like to...
Given the exaggeration in the game, one would expect the CEO of Arrowhead Game Studio, Johan Pilestedt, to be quite accepting of even the most outlandish aspects of gaming. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case, and a few scenes from one of the best games of 2023 overwhelmed him.
Pilestedt Speaks on Reenacting Baldur’s Gate 3 With His Spouse Who wouldn’t be attracted to such a stately individual?
Games imitate life and sometimes it works in reverse too. Live-action adaptations, cosplays, and much more are common examples of people bringing their favorite characters and franchises to life. Some people also like to...
- 5/1/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
It’s not just the bad guys who have to watch their backs anymore. In the chilling wake of the new film Abigail, where a seemingly straightforward kidnapping spirals into a vampire-fueled frenzy, we’ve been inspired to delve into the murky depths of horror movies where it’s evil squaring off against evil. These 12 films twist the usual fright formula by pitting traditional villains—think thieves, rogue agents, and hardened criminals—against adversaries that are unexpectedly more sinister and supernatural.So, buckle up as we unleash a list that explores the darkest corners of human (and non-human) nature, where everyone’s morality is grey and the bad guys get way more than they bargained for…
Lionsgate 12. Red State (2011)
Director Kevin Smith takes a sharp turn from his usual comedic fare with Red State, a gritty, intense horror-thriller. When three teenagers are lured into an isolated compound, they expect a typical rebellious night.
Lionsgate 12. Red State (2011)
Director Kevin Smith takes a sharp turn from his usual comedic fare with Red State, a gritty, intense horror-thriller. When three teenagers are lured into an isolated compound, they expect a typical rebellious night.
- 4/29/2024
- by Kimberley Elizabeth
Paul Verhoeven's 1997 sci-fi war film "Starship Troopers," based on the 1959 novel by Robert A. Heinlein, is a vicious satire that lampoons the aggressive, unthinking language used to bolster unjust, fascistic wars. The main characters are all young, attractive, empty-headed grunts inducted into a meaningless 24th-century intergalactic war with a distant species of giant intelligent arachnids.
The most notable feature of Verhoeven's film, however, is the propaganda videos that periodically fill the screen. Clear-voiced, boldly preachy short films announce to the audience that the war needs to be fought and that the government needs as many able-bodied youths as it can wrangle to feed them into the soul-hollowing combat machine. "The only good bug is a dead bug," people growl. Anti-bug sentiment is high.
Also, the film is a comedy. Screenwriter Edward Neumeier ("RoboCop") strikes a broadly cynical tone, playfully dissecting the American war machine and the politicians who spoke of war as a grand,...
The most notable feature of Verhoeven's film, however, is the propaganda videos that periodically fill the screen. Clear-voiced, boldly preachy short films announce to the audience that the war needs to be fought and that the government needs as many able-bodied youths as it can wrangle to feed them into the soul-hollowing combat machine. "The only good bug is a dead bug," people growl. Anti-bug sentiment is high.
Also, the film is a comedy. Screenwriter Edward Neumeier ("RoboCop") strikes a broadly cynical tone, playfully dissecting the American war machine and the politicians who spoke of war as a grand,...
- 4/28/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The Netflix May 2024 originals, movies, and TV shows have been revealed and can be viewed below. The streaming service has also announced which movies and TV series will be leaving next month.
The May lineup includes Archer Seasons 1-13, Atlas, Blood of Zeus Season 2, Bodkin, Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1, Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, Mark Twain Prize Award: Kevin Hart, and Mother of the Bride.
The Netflix May 2024 slate also features Mulligan Part 2, Pokémon Horizons: The Series Part 2, Princess Power Season 3, Roast of Tom Brady, Selling the Oc Season 3, Thelma the Unicorn, Unfrosted, and more.
Netflix May 2024 Schedule
Available May Tba
Buying London (Gb) — Netflix Series
Follow luxury estate agent Daniel Daggers and the team as they navigate London’s super-prime market, where the drama is as jaw-dropping as the price tags.
The Life You Wanted (It) — Netflix Series
Gloria is finally happy after transitioning and settling down—until a longtime friend...
The May lineup includes Archer Seasons 1-13, Atlas, Blood of Zeus Season 2, Bodkin, Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1, Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, Mark Twain Prize Award: Kevin Hart, and Mother of the Bride.
The Netflix May 2024 slate also features Mulligan Part 2, Pokémon Horizons: The Series Part 2, Princess Power Season 3, Roast of Tom Brady, Selling the Oc Season 3, Thelma the Unicorn, Unfrosted, and more.
Netflix May 2024 Schedule
Available May Tba
Buying London (Gb) — Netflix Series
Follow luxury estate agent Daniel Daggers and the team as they navigate London’s super-prime market, where the drama is as jaw-dropping as the price tags.
The Life You Wanted (It) — Netflix Series
Gloria is finally happy after transitioning and settling down—until a longtime friend...
- 4/24/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
“Sentinel,” by Hollywood legend Phil Tippett, and “Sister Inconnue,” the first solo directorial outing of Rkss’ Anouk Whissell, cold well be two highlights at a 2024 Cannes Frontières Platform that looks set to underscore the robust range of genre as it is embraced by Hollywood, big independents, horror devotees and auteurs alike.
Creator of creatures for “Star Wars” and “Jurassic Park,” Tippett may have terrified more people than anybody alive. If a teaser is anything to go by, “Sentinel,” a project, may well pick up on the style of 2021’s experimental and nightmarish stop motion/animation “Mad God.”
“Sentinel” features a battleground reminiscent of WWI hellish horror, giant bugs echoing “Starship Troopers,” Tippett’s last big job, attack droids and the statuesque figures of Osiris, Horus and Anubis, the last of which saves the hero, the gas-masked Sentinel, from a gruesome battlefield.
Sure to be a huge draw, an expanded version...
Creator of creatures for “Star Wars” and “Jurassic Park,” Tippett may have terrified more people than anybody alive. If a teaser is anything to go by, “Sentinel,” a project, may well pick up on the style of 2021’s experimental and nightmarish stop motion/animation “Mad God.”
“Sentinel” features a battleground reminiscent of WWI hellish horror, giant bugs echoing “Starship Troopers,” Tippett’s last big job, attack droids and the statuesque figures of Osiris, Horus and Anubis, the last of which saves the hero, the gas-masked Sentinel, from a gruesome battlefield.
Sure to be a huge draw, an expanded version...
- 4/19/2024
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Helldivers 2 is currently the most popular game on Steam. Although the beginning of this game’s journey was far from smooth, with the path infested with several server crashes, it has managed to overcome all the obstacles. The wide variety of weapons is another major reason for this success.
From Sg-225 Breaker to Plas-1 Scorcher, from R-36 Eruptor (Dd) to Br-14 Adjudicator, Helldivers 2 features an array of weapons in the arsenal. In a recent leak, another weapon has popped up that looks almost identical to a weapon from another famous video game series, Halo.
The New Leaked Weapon in Helldivers 2 Looks Similar to Halo Halo is a famous sci-fi shooter franchise.
In a recent leaked image from a credible leaker named Helldivers Alerts, we got to see a new Helldivers 2 weapon. By looking at its looks and feel, this new weapon might be an assault rifle. Now, the interesting part...
From Sg-225 Breaker to Plas-1 Scorcher, from R-36 Eruptor (Dd) to Br-14 Adjudicator, Helldivers 2 features an array of weapons in the arsenal. In a recent leak, another weapon has popped up that looks almost identical to a weapon from another famous video game series, Halo.
The New Leaked Weapon in Helldivers 2 Looks Similar to Halo Halo is a famous sci-fi shooter franchise.
In a recent leaked image from a credible leaker named Helldivers Alerts, we got to see a new Helldivers 2 weapon. By looking at its looks and feel, this new weapon might be an assault rifle. Now, the interesting part...
- 4/18/2024
- by Nilendu Brahma
- FandomWire
Following the success of Fallout’s TV series adaptation, it seems like Fallout 4 is returning to its glory days. Almost a decade after its release, the game is seeing significant growth in player count and overall sales.
Moreover, across Europe, the game’s sales have climbed over 7500%. Those numbers are staggering, and there’s a big reason why. It seems like finally Xbox is getting a share of the spotlight, given how lately it has been hogged by Helldivers 2.
Great Video Game Adaptations Play a Big Role in Maintaining a Player Base Shows like this one prove that games can sustain a strong player base when the source material is in good hands.
At this point, it’s clear that successful TV shows and movies play a crucial role in bringing more players into the interactive experience. From The Last of Us to Fallout 4, great adaptations have shown players that...
Moreover, across Europe, the game’s sales have climbed over 7500%. Those numbers are staggering, and there’s a big reason why. It seems like finally Xbox is getting a share of the spotlight, given how lately it has been hogged by Helldivers 2.
Great Video Game Adaptations Play a Big Role in Maintaining a Player Base Shows like this one prove that games can sustain a strong player base when the source material is in good hands.
At this point, it’s clear that successful TV shows and movies play a crucial role in bringing more players into the interactive experience. From The Last of Us to Fallout 4, great adaptations have shown players that...
- 4/18/2024
- by Tanay Sharma
- FandomWire
Helldivers 2 has been out for about three months and in that time, we have seen plenty of new and interesting content, from mission types, weapons, and stratagems.
The community achieved a major milestone when they defeated the Automaton army and had their hopes swiftly dashed a few days later when they returned. Helldivers 2 is still going strong and has daily player counts in the hundreds of thousands and the speculations of crossovers are all around.
We’re Yet to See Confirmation of Franchise Crossovers
Crossovers in Helldivers 2 would make the game a much more strong contender for Goty.
There is one thing though that we have not yet seen added to the game that would surely boost the popularity of the game even further, franchise crossovers. In an interview with Cgm, Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt was asked about the possibility of guest characters from the game’s major inspirations making appearances.
The community achieved a major milestone when they defeated the Automaton army and had their hopes swiftly dashed a few days later when they returned. Helldivers 2 is still going strong and has daily player counts in the hundreds of thousands and the speculations of crossovers are all around.
We’re Yet to See Confirmation of Franchise Crossovers
Crossovers in Helldivers 2 would make the game a much more strong contender for Goty.
There is one thing though that we have not yet seen added to the game that would surely boost the popularity of the game even further, franchise crossovers. In an interview with Cgm, Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt was asked about the possibility of guest characters from the game’s major inspirations making appearances.
- 4/15/2024
- by Dustin.C
- FandomWire
There are games that can really achieve what all video games strive for: the ability to make players enjoy the experience. Helldivers 2 is one of the titles that can generate almost unlimited fun with one hilarious moment after another.
With a very active community and sense of companionship, there are epic moments that happen organically in every new mission. This time a couple of players make a dive to reach a door before it closes, like Indiana Jones in one of the chambers with treasures. Unfortunately, this didn’t go as expected.
A Helldivers 2 Player Tried an Iconic Indiana Jones Move but Ended up Without Legs Indiana Jones makes some kind of cameo in Helldivers 2.
One of Helldivers 2‘s features, like a passive skill, is the ability to generate fun and epic moments at any time. The co-op third-person shooter obligates the player to work as a team to accomplish every mission.
With a very active community and sense of companionship, there are epic moments that happen organically in every new mission. This time a couple of players make a dive to reach a door before it closes, like Indiana Jones in one of the chambers with treasures. Unfortunately, this didn’t go as expected.
A Helldivers 2 Player Tried an Iconic Indiana Jones Move but Ended up Without Legs Indiana Jones makes some kind of cameo in Helldivers 2.
One of Helldivers 2‘s features, like a passive skill, is the ability to generate fun and epic moments at any time. The co-op third-person shooter obligates the player to work as a team to accomplish every mission.
- 4/12/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
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At a Glance: The Best Multiplayer Video Games
Editor’S Pick: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Best Co-op: Helldivers 2 Best Dungeon Crawl: Diablo IV Best Sandbox: Minecraft Best Racing: Forza Horizon 5 Best First-person Shooter: Halo Infinite Best Fighter: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Best Sports: EA Sports Fc ’24
Video games are simply fun! There’s nothing like completing a mission, beating a level, or getting first place in a car race.
At a Glance: The Best Multiplayer Video Games
Editor’S Pick: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Best Co-op: Helldivers 2 Best Dungeon Crawl: Diablo IV Best Sandbox: Minecraft Best Racing: Forza Horizon 5 Best First-person Shooter: Halo Infinite Best Fighter: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Best Sports: EA Sports Fc ’24
Video games are simply fun! There’s nothing like completing a mission, beating a level, or getting first place in a car race.
- 4/11/2024
- by Rudie Obias
- Rollingstone.com
Where does The Dark Knight stand on the 43rd president of the US? According to Jonathan Nolan’s latest interview, he’s been accused of taking both sides…
Jonathan Nolan has been taking a rare trip on the interview circuit in the run-up to the release of his new Prime show, Fallout, and he’s even found time to drop a few comments about some of the blockbuster films on his resume too.
Speaking to Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the younger Nolan had plenty to say on everything from the struggle to get a US distributor for Memento to the ambiguous ending of The Dark Knight Rises.
But, remembering the appropriately blockbuster response to the release of his and his brother’s second Batman film, it sounds like Jonathan had a couple of concerns about how the film would end up being received by audiences.
“I...
Jonathan Nolan has been taking a rare trip on the interview circuit in the run-up to the release of his new Prime show, Fallout, and he’s even found time to drop a few comments about some of the blockbuster films on his resume too.
Speaking to Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the younger Nolan had plenty to say on everything from the struggle to get a US distributor for Memento to the ambiguous ending of The Dark Knight Rises.
But, remembering the appropriately blockbuster response to the release of his and his brother’s second Batman film, it sounds like Jonathan had a couple of concerns about how the film would end up being received by audiences.
“I...
- 4/8/2024
- by James Harvey
- Film Stories
The best moments in games like Helldivers 2 are spontaneous. While it’s cool to see professional set-up encounters and events, there’s something special when the dominoes all fall perfectly, resulting in a moment that wows even the most experienced gamer.
With the game featuring a wide array of weapons and explosives, each designed to offer a bigger boom, witnessing such moments is more of a question of ‘when’ rather than ‘if.’ The game does not disappoint fans looking for bombastic visuals, and when everything on screen is a potential weapon, all it takes is a single shot and timing.
Helldivers 2 Fans Demand a Movie Based on the Game Due to its Dynamic Moments Get your fill of big explosions in Helldivers 2!
Sharing videos from online games is by no means a new phenomenon. It’s been happening ever since YouTube became a thing, and people have built entire careers...
With the game featuring a wide array of weapons and explosives, each designed to offer a bigger boom, witnessing such moments is more of a question of ‘when’ rather than ‘if.’ The game does not disappoint fans looking for bombastic visuals, and when everything on screen is a potential weapon, all it takes is a single shot and timing.
Helldivers 2 Fans Demand a Movie Based on the Game Due to its Dynamic Moments Get your fill of big explosions in Helldivers 2!
Sharing videos from online games is by no means a new phenomenon. It’s been happening ever since YouTube became a thing, and people have built entire careers...
- 4/8/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
Online games getting their own live-action movie or series is not a rare sight these days. In the recent past, several games have been adapted into live-action movies or series. The most recent example is Prime Video’s Fallout TV series, based on the popular Fallout game franchise, which is all set to release in April 2024.
Like most popular games, expecting a live-action project based on the smashing hit game Helldivers 2 won’t be surprising. But what if we told you the game doesn’t need to create one, as they already have a movie they just need to partner with?
Helldivers 2
To simplify it Helldivers 2 honors fallen soldiers with a complimentary cape as part of ‘Malevelon Creek Memorial Day,’ and includes a presidential directive from Super Earth’s leader. Sounds familiar? Starship Troopers it is!
How is Helldivers 2 related to Starship Troopers?
When many players watched the trailers and...
Like most popular games, expecting a live-action project based on the smashing hit game Helldivers 2 won’t be surprising. But what if we told you the game doesn’t need to create one, as they already have a movie they just need to partner with?
Helldivers 2
To simplify it Helldivers 2 honors fallen soldiers with a complimentary cape as part of ‘Malevelon Creek Memorial Day,’ and includes a presidential directive from Super Earth’s leader. Sounds familiar? Starship Troopers it is!
How is Helldivers 2 related to Starship Troopers?
When many players watched the trailers and...
- 4/6/2024
- by Amarylisa Gonsalves
- FandomWire
Denise Richards has a face card that never declines, but one internet bully dared to criticize her appearance.
Several people defended Denise, including her friend, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Sutton Stracke.
Sutton put the critic in her place after she left a rude comment under Denise’s post, telling the 53-year-old that she needs cosmetic work on her face and body.
The woman took things a step further and went into detail, telling Denise she should spend her money on a facelift and a butt lift.
The rude remark was made after the actress posted a video showing her followers a day in her busy life.
The clip showed her returning from a trip to New York, working out at the gym, going through her skincare routine, then getting ready for another press day.
Critic tells Denise Richards to get a facelift as Sutton Strack comes to her defense.
Several people defended Denise, including her friend, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Sutton Stracke.
Sutton put the critic in her place after she left a rude comment under Denise’s post, telling the 53-year-old that she needs cosmetic work on her face and body.
The woman took things a step further and went into detail, telling Denise she should spend her money on a facelift and a butt lift.
The rude remark was made after the actress posted a video showing her followers a day in her busy life.
The clip showed her returning from a trip to New York, working out at the gym, going through her skincare routine, then getting ready for another press day.
Critic tells Denise Richards to get a facelift as Sutton Strack comes to her defense.
- 4/4/2024
- by Alicea James
- Monsters and Critics
Denise Richards is one celebrity who turned to OnlyFans to supplement her income. The actress allegedly earns a shocking amount of money through the site. Keep reading for all the details on the Real Housewives star’s major payday.
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Denise Richards left The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2020 after just two seasons. It seems she didn’t leave on good terms with her co-stars, especially after Lisa Rinna outed Denise’s alleged affair with Brandi Glanville. Despite the bad blood, Denise scored an invite to a “weed party” hosted by Kyle Richards. While the actress claims she didn’t imbibe, her behavior was odd.
At one point, she called out Erika Jayne for an earlier incident involving a threesome joke that Erika made when Denise’s children were in earshot. Erika Jayne brought up Denise’s OnlyFans account in response.
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Denise Richards left The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2020 after just two seasons. It seems she didn’t leave on good terms with her co-stars, especially after Lisa Rinna outed Denise’s alleged affair with Brandi Glanville. Despite the bad blood, Denise scored an invite to a “weed party” hosted by Kyle Richards. While the actress claims she didn’t imbibe, her behavior was odd.
At one point, she called out Erika Jayne for an earlier incident involving a threesome joke that Erika made when Denise’s children were in earshot. Erika Jayne brought up Denise’s OnlyFans account in response.
- 4/2/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- TV Shows Ace
Helldivers 2 is an impressive and unique take on a science fiction reality where mankind is dealt with an awful hand of fighting hostile alien forces to gain their freedom in the Galactic War.
While the premise may seem unoriginal with Hollywood’s oversaturated coverage of various science fiction projects, it resembles Starship Troopers. And it only takes one creative mind to bridge these two worlds together in a very opportune and prudent manner.
Movie theaters usually show previews and teasers of upcoming films before a showing, but there is one local theater in Nashville, Tennessee that helped amplify the experience for the audience.
Despite being two different media projects, it is easy to mistake that if a viewer has seen one sci-fi flick, then they have seen them all. However, a Helldivers 2 ad perfectly placed before a film could rile up the crowd for an epic science fiction adventure.
An...
While the premise may seem unoriginal with Hollywood’s oversaturated coverage of various science fiction projects, it resembles Starship Troopers. And it only takes one creative mind to bridge these two worlds together in a very opportune and prudent manner.
Movie theaters usually show previews and teasers of upcoming films before a showing, but there is one local theater in Nashville, Tennessee that helped amplify the experience for the audience.
Despite being two different media projects, it is easy to mistake that if a viewer has seen one sci-fi flick, then they have seen them all. However, a Helldivers 2 ad perfectly placed before a film could rile up the crowd for an epic science fiction adventure.
An...
- 4/1/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
"Starship Troopers" was not a big hit when it arrived in 1997, and many audiences didn't know what to make of the darkly satirical tone created by "RoboCop" filmmaker Paul Verhoeven. In the years since its release, however, Verhoeven's violent, funny, action-packed sci-fi flick has been re-evaluated and become both a cult classic and a movie that some people still don't understand.
Adapted from Robert A. Heinlein's novel, "Starship Troopers" follows a group of youngsters who get swept up in being soldiers when alien bugs attack Earth. Of course, the war ends up being hell, and many of these fresh young faces are cut down in increasingly nasty ways. And then, just in case all of the satire went over your head, Verhoeven ends things by having Neil Patrick Harris show up dressed in a Nazi uniform.
Would you like to know more?
Well, how about this: did you know...
Adapted from Robert A. Heinlein's novel, "Starship Troopers" follows a group of youngsters who get swept up in being soldiers when alien bugs attack Earth. Of course, the war ends up being hell, and many of these fresh young faces are cut down in increasingly nasty ways. And then, just in case all of the satire went over your head, Verhoeven ends things by having Neil Patrick Harris show up dressed in a Nazi uniform.
Would you like to know more?
Well, how about this: did you know...
- 3/30/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Yuri Lowenthal is one of the most popular voice actors, having voiced Peter Parker in both Marvel’s Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2 titles and in several cartoons and anime. The voice actor has been widely hailed for his role and how well he adapts as Peter Parker.
Marvel’s Spider-Man. Credit: Insomniac Games
Yuri Lowenthal has been voicing Peter Parker for over a decade. He has also voiced Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 mobile game and his biggest hit came with Insomniac’s Marvel’s Spider-Man in 2018.
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And, as he recently confirmed his involvement in Helldivers 2. Helldivers 2 is one of the surprise breakout hits of 2024.
Yuri Lowenthal Confirmed His Involvement In Helldivers 2
Yuri Lowenthal, the renowned voice actor, officially confirmed his involvement in Helldivers...
Marvel’s Spider-Man. Credit: Insomniac Games
Yuri Lowenthal has been voicing Peter Parker for over a decade. He has also voiced Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 mobile game and his biggest hit came with Insomniac’s Marvel’s Spider-Man in 2018.
Suggested“This actually looks kinda dope”: Fans Don’t Seem to Care that Marvel Rivals is a Shameless Ripoff, So Why Should You?
And, as he recently confirmed his involvement in Helldivers 2. Helldivers 2 is one of the surprise breakout hits of 2024.
Yuri Lowenthal Confirmed His Involvement In Helldivers 2
Yuri Lowenthal, the renowned voice actor, officially confirmed his involvement in Helldivers...
- 3/28/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
Helldivers 2 keeps things going with new content every day. The community of the title is very active, always trying to improve how it spreads democracy across the galaxy. Arrowhead Game Studios constantly introduces new menacing enemies, requiring the Helldivers 2 players to prepare for each one.
But the game is always looking for new ways to make reference for the players; there is even a planet called Omicron, like in Matt Groening’s animated series, Futurama. In the TV show, this planet has some terrible aliens that just hate monuments.
A Futurama Reference in Helldivers 2 Lrrr, ruler of the planet Omicron Persei 8. This Futurama reference is on a similar-named planet from Helldivers 2.
The team behind Helldivers 2 has its own way of paying homage to different pop culture things. The game has a ton of similar things, like the movie Starship Troopers, and it also has some armor that looks like Battlestar Galactica.
But the game is always looking for new ways to make reference for the players; there is even a planet called Omicron, like in Matt Groening’s animated series, Futurama. In the TV show, this planet has some terrible aliens that just hate monuments.
A Futurama Reference in Helldivers 2 Lrrr, ruler of the planet Omicron Persei 8. This Futurama reference is on a similar-named planet from Helldivers 2.
The team behind Helldivers 2 has its own way of paying homage to different pop culture things. The game has a ton of similar things, like the movie Starship Troopers, and it also has some armor that looks like Battlestar Galactica.
- 3/24/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Mahal Empire releases new teaser trailer for the upcoming horror action film, Bikers vs Werewolves starring Jake Busey, Robert Lasardo, Michael Pare, Glenn Plummer & James Duval.
Michael & Sonny Mahal are known as the kings of crowdfunding on the indie film circuit. They’ve successfully funded films including Cursed Waters, Alien Storm, Devil’s Knight, Bermuda Island, Bloodthirst, Night of the Tommyknockers, Arena Wars, Attack of the Unknown, Death Count, Bridge of the Doomed, Art of the Dead, and Bus Party to Hell. They are currently running an Indiegogo campaign to finish Bikers vs Werewolves.
Indiegogo Campaign:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bikers-vs-werewolves-finishing-funds-campaign?
Los Angeles, CA – June 23: Michael Pare attends the 37th Annual Saturn Awards at The Castaway on June 23, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)
The post Bikers vs. Werewolves stars Jake Busey, Glenn Plummer, Michael Pare, James Duval and Robert Lasardo – Official Teaser Trailer appeared first on Horror Asylum.
Michael & Sonny Mahal are known as the kings of crowdfunding on the indie film circuit. They’ve successfully funded films including Cursed Waters, Alien Storm, Devil’s Knight, Bermuda Island, Bloodthirst, Night of the Tommyknockers, Arena Wars, Attack of the Unknown, Death Count, Bridge of the Doomed, Art of the Dead, and Bus Party to Hell. They are currently running an Indiegogo campaign to finish Bikers vs Werewolves.
Indiegogo Campaign:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bikers-vs-werewolves-finishing-funds-campaign?
Los Angeles, CA – June 23: Michael Pare attends the 37th Annual Saturn Awards at The Castaway on June 23, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)
The post Bikers vs. Werewolves stars Jake Busey, Glenn Plummer, Michael Pare, James Duval and Robert Lasardo – Official Teaser Trailer appeared first on Horror Asylum.
- 3/22/2024
- by Michael Joy
- Horror Asylum
Helldivers 2 has been nothing short of a sensation in the gaming industry ever since its release on 8th February 2024. However, after a month of intense fighting and spreading managed democracy across planets infested with bugs, one player has had an errant thought.
Asking the community in the form of a meme, user yosman88 posted the question of whether the propagators of managed democracy were indeed the bad guys as they gassed a whole planet.
Fans and players had a field day in the comment section as numerous funny and witty responses emerged.
One Helldivers 2 Player Is Asking the ‘Right’ Questions
While most players will not bother as long as they get to kill a ton of bugs, one Helldiver seems to have had a moral awakening. In a Reddit post, they posted a meme where they wondered whether the Helldivers were the bad guys.
Shower thought: We are space Nazi’s…...
Asking the community in the form of a meme, user yosman88 posted the question of whether the propagators of managed democracy were indeed the bad guys as they gassed a whole planet.
Fans and players had a field day in the comment section as numerous funny and witty responses emerged.
One Helldivers 2 Player Is Asking the ‘Right’ Questions
While most players will not bother as long as they get to kill a ton of bugs, one Helldiver seems to have had a moral awakening. In a Reddit post, they posted a meme where they wondered whether the Helldivers were the bad guys.
Shower thought: We are space Nazi’s…...
- 3/18/2024
- by Arkaneel Khan
- FandomWire
Helldivers 2 has been a remarkable success, with millions of players playing the game and fighting for democracy against the Terminids and Automatons. The game has received rave reviews from fans and critics alike and has been praised for several things, including avoiding microtransactions.
The fight for democracy is well underway, with Helldivers taking on aliens, but it turns out they’re not alone because Marvel’s Spider-Man has also been confirmed to be in the game. But there’s a catch, as it’s not Spider-Man exactly, but the popular voice actor Yuri Lowenthal, who voices in the game.
Yuri Lowenthal Confirms He Is in Helldivers 2 The Spider-Man voice actor has confirmed that he is in Helldivers 2.
Yuri Lowenthal is one of the most popular voice actors, having voiced Peter Parker in both Marvel’s Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2 titles as well as in several cartoons and anime. Helldivers...
The fight for democracy is well underway, with Helldivers taking on aliens, but it turns out they’re not alone because Marvel’s Spider-Man has also been confirmed to be in the game. But there’s a catch, as it’s not Spider-Man exactly, but the popular voice actor Yuri Lowenthal, who voices in the game.
Yuri Lowenthal Confirms He Is in Helldivers 2 The Spider-Man voice actor has confirmed that he is in Helldivers 2.
Yuri Lowenthal is one of the most popular voice actors, having voiced Peter Parker in both Marvel’s Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2 titles as well as in several cartoons and anime. Helldivers...
- 3/17/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
The landscape in Helldivers 2 appears to be evolving before the player’s eyes and despite only being released for over a month, the game remains as popular as ever. The game has gained huge popularity due to its comparisons with the cult classic film, Starship Troopers and it seems that little can be done to knock it off the top spot for players worldwide.
The title remains the top-selling title currently on Steam and although the Steam Deck is the top-selling item, the game still stands as the go-to game for co-op gamers. Whilst players are busy fighting for democracy, developers are always looking at ways to improve the game and with the latest patch, a feature may have been added which has irked some fans of the game.
What is the issue with the latest patch in Helldivers 2?
Players are still loving fighting for democracy in Helldivers 2.
It was...
The title remains the top-selling title currently on Steam and although the Steam Deck is the top-selling item, the game still stands as the go-to game for co-op gamers. Whilst players are busy fighting for democracy, developers are always looking at ways to improve the game and with the latest patch, a feature may have been added which has irked some fans of the game.
What is the issue with the latest patch in Helldivers 2?
Players are still loving fighting for democracy in Helldivers 2.
It was...
- 3/15/2024
- by Andy MacGregor
- FandomWire
Helldivers 2, the co-op PvE shooter from Arrowhead, is currently dominating the Steam charts and has become a cultural phenomenon. Johan Pilestedt, CEO of Arrowhead, and the team have created not only a fun shooter but one that hits the nostalgia buttons in just the right way.
There’s little question that Helldivers 2 is inspired heavily by Starship Troopers. The game wears its inspiration on its battle suit sleeve, from the over-the-top action to the dialogues. Fans now want the two to be inextricably mixed, and only one man can make that happen.
Helldivers 2 Fans Clamor for a Starship Troopers-Style Commercial
Helldivers 2 and Starship Troopers is the crossover we need.
The post comes from Redditor ArcaverProNoob, who has taken an idea from a Facebook Helldivers 2 group. The post is a request for Arrowhead to create a commercial for the game with none other than Neil Patrick Harris. By styling the commercial as a recruitment video,...
There’s little question that Helldivers 2 is inspired heavily by Starship Troopers. The game wears its inspiration on its battle suit sleeve, from the over-the-top action to the dialogues. Fans now want the two to be inextricably mixed, and only one man can make that happen.
Helldivers 2 Fans Clamor for a Starship Troopers-Style Commercial
Helldivers 2 and Starship Troopers is the crossover we need.
The post comes from Redditor ArcaverProNoob, who has taken an idea from a Facebook Helldivers 2 group. The post is a request for Arrowhead to create a commercial for the game with none other than Neil Patrick Harris. By styling the commercial as a recruitment video,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
If you’re a fan of sci-fi films from the ’90s, there’s a chance that you’ve watched (and adored) Starship Troopers. Apparently, much of Helldivers 2’s narrative finds itself wrapped in a similar context, and this has officially been added by the film’s own star.
In a series of posts recently, Arrowhead Game Studios’ CEO and Casper Van Dien had an unexpected exchange that has given the community hope for a well-deserved crossover that might just be on its way.
Helldivers 2 x Starship Troopers Might Just Be the Perfect Collab Are you doing your part, citizen?
Live-service games like Helldivers 2 have a reputation for having multiple crossovers throughout the game’s life cycle. At the launch of this intergalactic adventure, fans were still wrapping their heads around the game’s intense mechanics and cinematic sequences. To this day, players haven’t uncovered all that the game has...
In a series of posts recently, Arrowhead Game Studios’ CEO and Casper Van Dien had an unexpected exchange that has given the community hope for a well-deserved crossover that might just be on its way.
Helldivers 2 x Starship Troopers Might Just Be the Perfect Collab Are you doing your part, citizen?
Live-service games like Helldivers 2 have a reputation for having multiple crossovers throughout the game’s life cycle. At the launch of this intergalactic adventure, fans were still wrapping their heads around the game’s intense mechanics and cinematic sequences. To this day, players haven’t uncovered all that the game has...
- 3/14/2024
- by Tanay Sharma
- FandomWire
Arrowhead Gaming Studios’ 2024 game, Helldivers 2, has been making huge waves in the gaming industry. The game features an exciting co-op combat experience with a fast pace that puts many popular first-person shooter franchises to shame, but one of the main reasons behind the game’s success is Arrowhead’s response to feedback.
Helldivers 2
Since its release, gamers have faced many bugs but Arrowhead has rolled out updates to fix things and is constantly working on new things to add to their game. Arrowhead Studios CEO and creative director Johan Pilestedt recently revealed how they make the game engaging and less boring for its fans: making a pop-culture reference and adding a twist to it.
Helldivers 2 boss Johan Pilestedt explains how they create Stratagems
Helldivers 2
Johan Pilestedt, CEO & Creative Director at Arrowhead Studios, recently appeared for an interview with Heidi Kemps for PlayStation Blog and explained how they keep the gamers hooked to their 2024 game,...
Helldivers 2
Since its release, gamers have faced many bugs but Arrowhead has rolled out updates to fix things and is constantly working on new things to add to their game. Arrowhead Studios CEO and creative director Johan Pilestedt recently revealed how they make the game engaging and less boring for its fans: making a pop-culture reference and adding a twist to it.
Helldivers 2 boss Johan Pilestedt explains how they create Stratagems
Helldivers 2
Johan Pilestedt, CEO & Creative Director at Arrowhead Studios, recently appeared for an interview with Heidi Kemps for PlayStation Blog and explained how they keep the gamers hooked to their 2024 game,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Farhan Asif
- FandomWire
Oscar Award-winning visual effects artist Phil Tippett’s Tippett Studio has engaged in an agreement to sell the majority of stakes to Indian visual effects powerhouse PhantomFX, it was announced today.
We’ve been told, “The company will continue to operate business-as-usual and will continue to provide high-level VFX and post-production services to the major studios, networks, and independents in Hollywood. The transaction represents a strategic move for both partners and will be instrumental in furthering innovation, fostering creativity, and driving growth for the VFX industry. Offices will continue to be based in the U.S., Canada, India, Dubai and the UK.”
Here’s the full press release for all the info you need…
“PhantomFX recognizes the value and prestige of the Tippett name and plans to retain the moniker as they expand into the western VFX market. A key aspect of the partnership will be PhantomFX collaborating with the...
We’ve been told, “The company will continue to operate business-as-usual and will continue to provide high-level VFX and post-production services to the major studios, networks, and independents in Hollywood. The transaction represents a strategic move for both partners and will be instrumental in furthering innovation, fostering creativity, and driving growth for the VFX industry. Offices will continue to be based in the U.S., Canada, India, Dubai and the UK.”
Here’s the full press release for all the info you need…
“PhantomFX recognizes the value and prestige of the Tippett name and plans to retain the moniker as they expand into the western VFX market. A key aspect of the partnership will be PhantomFX collaborating with the...
- 3/12/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: PhantomFX, an Indian VFX powerhouse that has worked on everything from The Avengers and The Walking Dead franchise to Outlander, is set to acquire a majority stake in Tippett Studio, the animation and visual effects production company of Oscar-winning filmmaker Phil Tippett.
Under the agreement, Tippett Studio will retain its name and continue to provide high-level VFX and post-production services to the major studios, networks, and independents. Tippett North America CEO Gary Mundell will stay on in his current role with a seat on the board alongside Cliff McDowell, who has now moved into the COO position for North America.
Retaining his seat on the board, Phil Tippett will continue his creative involvement with Tippett Studio, working alongside his team and those at PhantomFX to develop standalone intellectual property. The transaction represents a strategic move for both partners, as PhantomFX looks to elevate its status within the industry by...
Under the agreement, Tippett Studio will retain its name and continue to provide high-level VFX and post-production services to the major studios, networks, and independents. Tippett North America CEO Gary Mundell will stay on in his current role with a seat on the board alongside Cliff McDowell, who has now moved into the COO position for North America.
Retaining his seat on the board, Phil Tippett will continue his creative involvement with Tippett Studio, working alongside his team and those at PhantomFX to develop standalone intellectual property. The transaction represents a strategic move for both partners, as PhantomFX looks to elevate its status within the industry by...
- 3/12/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Helldivers 2 which is Arrowhead Game Studios’ release for the year 2024 has been a massive hit from day one. Players are having a great time teaming up with their fellow comrades to save the Super Earth from alien invasion. Many fans also haven’t failed to notice that Helldivers 2 might draw some inspiration in its content style and storyline from the fan-favorite Starship Troopers movie.
Arrowhead Game Studios’ Helldivers 2
However, it looks like users who are playing the game for the first time are having difficulty getting their hands on the game and fighting the extraterrestrial wars. But it seems that the problem doesn’t end here. The new players are also facing difficulty in coping with the veterans of the game and not getting their choice of armaments in the multiplayer game.
Helldivers 2 developer calls out on the game veterans
Helldivers 2 developers have come out to address the issues regarding...
Arrowhead Game Studios’ Helldivers 2
However, it looks like users who are playing the game for the first time are having difficulty getting their hands on the game and fighting the extraterrestrial wars. But it seems that the problem doesn’t end here. The new players are also facing difficulty in coping with the veterans of the game and not getting their choice of armaments in the multiplayer game.
Helldivers 2 developer calls out on the game veterans
Helldivers 2 developers have come out to address the issues regarding...
- 3/5/2024
- by Binayak Sharma
- FandomWire
The hype surrounding Helldivers 2 shows no sign of subsiding any time soon. Since launching last month the popularity of this title has surpassed that of the popular Palworld game which up until the launch of the game from Arrowhead, was the best-selling game on Steam. That accolade now sits with the fantastic third-person shooter and rightly so.
The game has drawn comparisons with that of the cult classic movie Starship Troopers and is perhaps that link that has proven to make the game so popular. However, as with many things in the ongoing console wars, there is always the rivalry between owners and with it, the debate about whose title is superior. Following the recent release of Helldivers 2, this has sparked many PlayStation owners to taunt their Microsoft rivals.
What was said about Helldivers 2 on Social Media?
Helldivers 2 remains exclusive to PlayStation 5 and PC.
As can be seen from Social Media site X,...
The game has drawn comparisons with that of the cult classic movie Starship Troopers and is perhaps that link that has proven to make the game so popular. However, as with many things in the ongoing console wars, there is always the rivalry between owners and with it, the debate about whose title is superior. Following the recent release of Helldivers 2, this has sparked many PlayStation owners to taunt their Microsoft rivals.
What was said about Helldivers 2 on Social Media?
Helldivers 2 remains exclusive to PlayStation 5 and PC.
As can be seen from Social Media site X,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Andy MacGregor
- FandomWire
Despite releasing less than a month ago, Arrowhead Game Studios’ Helldivers 2 has managed to become one of the most popular third-person shooters. Now, Arrowhead’s CEO and Helldivers 2‘s creative director, Johan Pilestedt, has left the fans wild as he has hinted at a possible crossover movie between 1997’s Starship Troopers and Helldivers 2.
Helldivers 2
Pilestedt recently had an interaction on X with actor Casper Van Dien, who played Johnny Rico in the 1997 sci-fi action movie. During the conversation, Pilestedt told the community that he thinks Helldivers 2 needs some “Roughnecks” in the game. So, fans can hope to see the elite unit from Starship Troopers very soon in the game. As of now, it’s not clear how this crossover will happen but Pilestedt is keen on making it a reality.
Helldivers 2 creative director hints at a crossover between Helldivers 2 and (1997)
Starship Troopers (1997)
With Helldivers 2 gaining popularity, the game’s creative director,...
Helldivers 2
Pilestedt recently had an interaction on X with actor Casper Van Dien, who played Johnny Rico in the 1997 sci-fi action movie. During the conversation, Pilestedt told the community that he thinks Helldivers 2 needs some “Roughnecks” in the game. So, fans can hope to see the elite unit from Starship Troopers very soon in the game. As of now, it’s not clear how this crossover will happen but Pilestedt is keen on making it a reality.
Helldivers 2 creative director hints at a crossover between Helldivers 2 and (1997)
Starship Troopers (1997)
With Helldivers 2 gaining popularity, the game’s creative director,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Farhan Asif
- FandomWire
NYC Weekend Watch is our weekly round-up of repertory offerings.
Museum of the Moving Image
A retrospective of snubbed performances brings the Wharton double-bill The Age of Innocence and Terence Davies’ criminally underseen The House of Mirth; World on a Wire and Thx 1138 screen on Saturday; the Stop Making Sense restoration plays throughout this weekend.
Film Forum
A retrospective of Japanese horror begins with Onibaba, Audition, Ugetsu and more; the Marx Brothers’ Horse Feathers plays this Sunday.
Bam
Films by John Carpenter, Brian De Palma, Oliver Stone, Tony Scott and more play this weekend in “The Paranoid Style.”
Roxy Cinema
The Girlfriend Experience and Cape Fear play on 35mm this weekend.
Anthology Film Archives
The General plays on Saturday.
IFC Center
A Brian Yuzna retrospective is underway; Starship Troopers and The Shining play late.
The post NYC Weekend Watch: Edith Wharton, Japanese Horror, Paranoid Cinema & More first appeared on The Film Stage.
Museum of the Moving Image
A retrospective of snubbed performances brings the Wharton double-bill The Age of Innocence and Terence Davies’ criminally underseen The House of Mirth; World on a Wire and Thx 1138 screen on Saturday; the Stop Making Sense restoration plays throughout this weekend.
Film Forum
A retrospective of Japanese horror begins with Onibaba, Audition, Ugetsu and more; the Marx Brothers’ Horse Feathers plays this Sunday.
Bam
Films by John Carpenter, Brian De Palma, Oliver Stone, Tony Scott and more play this weekend in “The Paranoid Style.”
Roxy Cinema
The Girlfriend Experience and Cape Fear play on 35mm this weekend.
Anthology Film Archives
The General plays on Saturday.
IFC Center
A Brian Yuzna retrospective is underway; Starship Troopers and The Shining play late.
The post NYC Weekend Watch: Edith Wharton, Japanese Horror, Paranoid Cinema & More first appeared on The Film Stage.
- 3/1/2024
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
Great works of art like Helldivers 2 are often signified by their inspirations. In addition to the obvious elements Helldivers 2 adapts from the 1997 sc-fi epic, Starship Troopers, there’s another curious source it draws from as well. Even though Helldivers 2‘s core focus is teamwork in multiplayer, a dedicated group of players has embraced the challenge of solo play. Driven by bugs and launch issues, they’ve developed unique tactics and unearthed a surprising stealth-oriented side to the co-op shooter, revealing semblances to the greatest stealth-action franchise in gaming. SUGGESTEDHelldivers 2 Hits the Starship Troopers Satirical Nail on the Head Again After Latest Announcement Helldivers 2 Imbibes The Spirit Of The Last True Mgs
Some movement animations in Helldivers 2 are very reminiscent of those in Metal Gear Solid 5. Image credit: NunoTheDude via Reddit
One fan over on X/Twitter posted a TikTok video that highlighted some commonalities between Helldivers 2 and the last Hideo Kojima-led game from Konami,...
Some movement animations in Helldivers 2 are very reminiscent of those in Metal Gear Solid 5. Image credit: NunoTheDude via Reddit
One fan over on X/Twitter posted a TikTok video that highlighted some commonalities between Helldivers 2 and the last Hideo Kojima-led game from Konami,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Viraaj Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
If you're tapped into the video game scene at all, you've probably spent the past few weeks hearing the name "Helldivers 2." The new release from Arrowhead Game Studios has taken the world by storm, and for good reason -- I can't recall the last time a multiplayer cooperative shooter has been this fun and addictive. Game fans have every reason to rejoice.
But so do movie fans. Because while "Helldivers 2" is technically its own franchise, set in its own universe, it owes a massive debt to one of the greatest movies of the past 30 years: director Paul Verhoeven's 1997 science fiction satire "Starship Troopers." In fact, "Helldivers 2" is, with a clear wink from its creators, a brilliant video game adaptation of that just-about-perfect movie, which tells the story of fascist soldiers in the distant future battling alien bugs on distant planets. "Helldivers 2" has the same set-up, but the similarities go beyond the cosmetic.
But so do movie fans. Because while "Helldivers 2" is technically its own franchise, set in its own universe, it owes a massive debt to one of the greatest movies of the past 30 years: director Paul Verhoeven's 1997 science fiction satire "Starship Troopers." In fact, "Helldivers 2" is, with a clear wink from its creators, a brilliant video game adaptation of that just-about-perfect movie, which tells the story of fascist soldiers in the distant future battling alien bugs on distant planets. "Helldivers 2" has the same set-up, but the similarities go beyond the cosmetic.
- 2/29/2024
- by Jacob Hall
- Slash Film
“You get me?” barks Career Drill Sergeant Zim (Clancy Brown). The young, beautiful, and vapid recruits giving him their full attention answer in kind: “Sir yes sir!” Johnny Rico (Casper Van Dien) and his fellow roughnecks might get Zim, but most people do not. Since its first theatrical run through today, viewers misread, misunderstand, and, frankly, misattribute Starship Troopers time and again, failing to see the cutting satire at work.
The most recent example comes from author Isaac Young, who took to Twitter to critique the film’s approach to satire. Young argued that director Paul Verhoeven failed to make fun of the Terran Federation because the attractive heroes, clean cities, and technologically advanced schools look nicer than the ugly bugs they fight.
Why the first Starship Troopers movie failed as a parody, a thread:
Watching the movie, it was clear the director was aiming for a campy, over-the-top depiction of the Terran Federation.
The most recent example comes from author Isaac Young, who took to Twitter to critique the film’s approach to satire. Young argued that director Paul Verhoeven failed to make fun of the Terran Federation because the attractive heroes, clean cities, and technologically advanced schools look nicer than the ugly bugs they fight.
Why the first Starship Troopers movie failed as a parody, a thread:
Watching the movie, it was clear the director was aiming for a campy, over-the-top depiction of the Terran Federation.
- 2/28/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Starship Troopers has continued to remain a cult-classic sci-fi movie that features a group of teens who undergo rigorous training to prepare themselves to fight off gigantic bugs that are invading Earth. While the movie on its own is an underrated sci-fi project in the cinematic world, many would be surprised to know why an insect was particularly chosen to be a villain.
Casper Van Dien in Starship Troopers(1997)
But, before diving into how Bugs initially got finalized as the movie’s antagonist, one must know that the movie’s development began as a separate project called, Bug Hunt at Outpost 7, written by Ed Neumeier. That was when the Bugs’ history originated!
Why ‘Bugs’ Were the Antagonists in Starship Troopers?
A still from Starship Troopers [1997]Starship Troopers was not the original script’s name as screenwriter and co-producer, Ed Neumeier began developing its story treatment which he initially titled, Bug...
Casper Van Dien in Starship Troopers(1997)
But, before diving into how Bugs initially got finalized as the movie’s antagonist, one must know that the movie’s development began as a separate project called, Bug Hunt at Outpost 7, written by Ed Neumeier. That was when the Bugs’ history originated!
Why ‘Bugs’ Were the Antagonists in Starship Troopers?
A still from Starship Troopers [1997]Starship Troopers was not the original script’s name as screenwriter and co-producer, Ed Neumeier began developing its story treatment which he initially titled, Bug...
- 2/27/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Look, I don’t want to waste anyone’s time. We all know that Starship Troopers (watch it Here) isn’t a horror movie. It’s a science fiction intergalactic comedy with a light tone and Neil Patrick Harris- but it’s also a well-made and tightly performed 90s creature feature that is sure to tickle the nostalgia bone for many JoBlo Horror fans. And with Paul Verhoeven being fresh on the mind from our Robocop episode, we thought it would only make sense to follow it up with another Verhoeven classic that showcases how far the director had come in the 10 years between these two films. If you’re still not convinced, this film also delivers on terrifying creatures, plenty of blood and guts, and even some boobies for you slasher trope seekers out there. While being more comedy/action than anything- Starship Troopers is a film that...
- 2/27/2024
- by Kier Gomes
- JoBlo.com
Helldivers 2 became one of the most-played games in 2024, second only to Palworld. While the game did not boast of a major studio or a huge budget, it delivered on its promises of engaging and interactive gameplay. Looking at the success of Helldivers 2, other major producers could learn a thing or two about how video games should be made.
Skull and Bones Shows What Not To Do
The much-anticipated Skull and Bones from Ubisoft and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League were two of the biggest flops of the year so far. After being in development for over 11 years, Skull and Bones felt like a patchwork of old games with little to no originality that left fans highly displeased.
SUGGESTEDHelldivers 2 Is So Damn Hard PC, PS5 Users Demand An Xbox Release: They Need The Halo Veterans’ Reinforcements
So, the failure of these two high-profile mega-budget games should function as a warning...
Skull and Bones Shows What Not To Do
The much-anticipated Skull and Bones from Ubisoft and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League were two of the biggest flops of the year so far. After being in development for over 11 years, Skull and Bones felt like a patchwork of old games with little to no originality that left fans highly displeased.
SUGGESTEDHelldivers 2 Is So Damn Hard PC, PS5 Users Demand An Xbox Release: They Need The Halo Veterans’ Reinforcements
So, the failure of these two high-profile mega-budget games should function as a warning...
- 2/26/2024
- by Arkaneel Khan
- FandomWire
Arrowhead Studio’s Helldivers 2 is finally out after 8 years in the making, and it’s pulling numbers far beyond what the studio could imagine. The co-op shooter recently broke 450,000 concurrent players on Steam and continues to surpass its all-time highs as more players discover this gem.
While PC and PS5 players unite to spread liberty and exterminate bugs on the fictional planet Super Earth, the game has unexpectedly roused sentiments for their Xbox brethren to join them in doing so as well, with numerous fans demanding that the game be ported to Xbox consoles.
Suggested“It’s like tuning a Vespa to compete in F1”: Helldivers 2 is Performing the Impossible
Managed Democracy For All Platforms
Helldivers 2 players need all the help they can get to fight for democracy, even if it’s from Xbox
The central tenet of Helldivers 2, which made it a runaway success, is teamwork. Four players...
While PC and PS5 players unite to spread liberty and exterminate bugs on the fictional planet Super Earth, the game has unexpectedly roused sentiments for their Xbox brethren to join them in doing so as well, with numerous fans demanding that the game be ported to Xbox consoles.
Suggested“It’s like tuning a Vespa to compete in F1”: Helldivers 2 is Performing the Impossible
Managed Democracy For All Platforms
Helldivers 2 players need all the help they can get to fight for democracy, even if it’s from Xbox
The central tenet of Helldivers 2, which made it a runaway success, is teamwork. Four players...
- 2/26/2024
- by Viraaj Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Helldivers 2, easily one of the most popular live-service games in recent times, has had its fair share of ups and downs since its launch. The game became so popular that the servers were simply unable to keep up with the large number of players trying to access the game.
This led to a lot of bugs, extended wait times, and an overall less-than-stellar experience. However, Arrowhead Games has turned that around with the latest patch, and the CEO couldn’t be happier. He took to X to share his pride with the team working on this project.
Helldivers 2 CEO Gives Huge Shoutout to Dev Team
Jumping into a Helldivers 2 game should be much easier now.
Johan Pilestadt, CEO of Arrowhead Games, has been quite vocal on X regarding Helldivers 2 and the issues it has been facing. On 21 February 2024, he took to the social media platform to share his appreciation for...
This led to a lot of bugs, extended wait times, and an overall less-than-stellar experience. However, Arrowhead Games has turned that around with the latest patch, and the CEO couldn’t be happier. He took to X to share his pride with the team working on this project.
Helldivers 2 CEO Gives Huge Shoutout to Dev Team
Jumping into a Helldivers 2 game should be much easier now.
Johan Pilestadt, CEO of Arrowhead Games, has been quite vocal on X regarding Helldivers 2 and the issues it has been facing. On 21 February 2024, he took to the social media platform to share his appreciation for...
- 2/24/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
The late 1990s had an odd fascination with the Devil and the end of days that gave audiences all kinds of crazy films with varied levels of success. Most of these seemed to come out right around 1999, the end of the millennium when people were starting to panic. However, some of these end of days films came out earlier and set the trend. 1997 was an odd year that saw the release of Dante’s Peak, The Devil’s Own, Volcano, the original Open Your Eyes, Seven Years in Tibet, and a bunch more. There was a trend for the end of days, but also a search for religion which then led to the perfect storm of both with The Devil’s Advocate (watch it Here), a bit end of days, a bit of religious mayhem, and a whole lot of cautionary tale.
In 1997, folks were getting ready for the big millennium change, but...
In 1997, folks were getting ready for the big millennium change, but...
- 2/23/2024
- by Emilie Black
- JoBlo.com
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