Month: June 2020

In one of the year’s bigger NFL offseason moves, the New England Patriots have signed former Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton to fill the void after Tom Brady left for the Buccaneers.

We’ve yet to see Newton in a real Patriots jersey, so EA Sports has stepped in to show the athlete in his new jersey in Madden NFL 21. It’s shocking to see someone other than Tom Brady leading the Patriots, but change is the only constant, and a new era of football in New England is about to begin.

As it happens, Newton isn’t technically confirmed to be the new Patriots QB for this year. He needs to beat out Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer, the Patriots QBs who are currently leading the team during practices. Newton is expected to be the starting QB on opening day–after all, the Patriots are paying him $7.5 million USD for just one year.

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The Bourne Stuntacular, the new live show at Universal Studios Orlando that also happens to have the wildest name, is debuting at the theme park on June 30. Ahead of that, though, you can watch a special sneak peek of the show.

According to a press release from Universal Studios Orlando, the Bourne Stuntacular–which is based on the Bourne Identity movie franchise–is “the most technologically-advanced stunt show yet.” The release continues, “The all-new show will fully immerse guests in the world of Jason Bourne through groundbreaking technology, including an immense LED screen and high-tech props, to incredible live performers executing extreme stunts at heights up to 22 feet, and practical effects that will have guests feeling gusts of wind and the heat of explosive flames.”

The sneak peek will be streaming on the Universal Studios Orlando YouTube channel on June 29 at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT. It includes interviews with those involved, as well as a preview of what to expect in the full show. After that, you’ll be able to watch it on-demand on that page. If you want to experience it live beginning on June 30, though you’ll have to adhere to the new rules and guidelines required to enter the park.

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Family Guy is getting a slight cast shake-up with Mike Henry having stepped away from the role of Cleveland Brown, stating definitively that “persons of color should play characters of color.” Now, as the show looks to recast the character, one experienced actor’s campaign to take over the role is gaining traction.

Wendell Pierce, who famously played Detective William “Bunk” Moreland on The Wire, has stated his desire to take over the role on Twitter. “I am publicly starting a campaign to voice the role myself on The Cleveland Show,” Pierce has stated, tagging in show creator Seth McFarlane.

Of course, The Cleveland Show actually went off the air in 2013, but the character of Cleveland Brown now appears in Family Guy, the show that originated the character.

Wendell Pierce has never appeared on Family Guy, nor The Cleveland Show or Seth McFarlane’s other animated sitcom, American Dad.

At the time of writing, the tweet has been “liked” over 28,000 times.

Several other characters across multiple animated shows are currently looking to recast. Missy in Big Mouth, Molly in Central Park, and several characters on The Simpsons are also seeking new voice actors.

Family Guy wrapped up its 18th season earlier this year. A start date for Season 19 has not been announced yet.

The remake of Destroy All Humans is due to release for PS4, Xbox One, and PC on July 26, and ahead of its launch publisher THQ Nordic has released a new trailer showing off one of the game’s locations. The level in question is Santa Modesta, which is the game’s third level, if it follows the exact same structure as the 2005 original.

The trailer shows protagonist Crypto running through town, attacking humans with various alien rays, blowing up cars, and piloting a spacecraft to exact further havoc on the townsfolk.

The game’s environmental destruction is also showcased, as you’ll see entire buildings exploding in the trailer below. It certainly looks more technically impressive than the original game.

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The Min Min DLC is now available in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for Nintendo Switch! Here’s a playthrough of her classic mode route titled ARMS at the Ready.

Turn 10 Studios, the stewards of the Forza racing series, have updated their enforcement guidelines to include a ban on “notorious iconography” including the Confederate flag.

The Forza games allow players to create custom content, but going forward, the developers will be more strict in their enforcement of what is allowed. The list of “notorious iconography” that is not allowed has been updated to include the Confederate flag, as well as the Swastika, SS-runes, Wolfsangel, Black Sun, Arrow Cross, Iron Cross (with contextual clues), and the Rising Sun.

Additionally, the studio will take action against user-generated content that uses phrases like “ACAB,” “FTP,” and “CIP.” Players are also advised against creating stuff that depicts “certain notorious individuals, organizations, or events.”

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The Last of Us Part II is out now for PS4, and players who have been eager to dive into the continuing story of Joel and Ellie for years now are digging deep into every aspect of the game. The sequel, which has sold over 4 million copies, has impressed players with its technical achievements, one of which has now been detailed at length by one of the game’s designers.

Jesse James Garcia, a sound designer at developer Naughty Dog, has detailed how they made the sound of breaking glass in The Last of Us Part II. In a Twitter thread spanning 23 different tweets, Garcia dives deep into why the shattering, tinkling noise of glass being destroyed in the game is so satisfying.

The tweet below is the beginning of the thread, which breaks down as many details as possible.

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While July is known historically as a slower period for game releases, that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything noteworthy coming out. Quite a few exciting games are launching this month that you should keep on your radar.

Sony is continuing to hit summer hard with its latest first-party developed game, Ghost of Tsushima, while last year’s limited-time PS4-exclusive Death Stranding will finally be arriving to PC. On the other hand, Nintendo is releasing a couple of Switch-exclusives, which includes the sequel to the cult-classic Deadly Premonition and a new entry in the Paper Mario series. There’s even some notable remasters re-releases on the horizon with the Switch port of Catherine: Fully Body and THQ Nordic’s remaster of PS2-era sandbox favorite, Destroy All Humans!

To give you a look at what’s ahead for PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Switch, we’ve rounded up all the biggest games of July 2020 below. For a wider look at the titles still to come this year, be sure to check out our list of game release dates in 2020. Otherwise, be sure to check this article often for the latest during this month, as we’ll be sure to update it with more new release dates that get announced.

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The big Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone Season 4 Reloaded update is scheduled for 11 PM PT on June 29, but developer Infinity Ward has posted the patch notes ahead of time.

The update includes a new limited-time mode with 200-player Warzone Quads, while it also introduces new Supply Run Contracts. There is also a new Spotter Scope item that will help snipers move through the map without flashing the familiar “glint” that exposes their location.

This big new Modern Warfare/Warzone update also makes a series of weapon balance changes. The AX-50 sniper rifle now has an increased damage range, while the HDR sniper now delivers a guaranteed one-hit kill when you land a shot to the lower torso from any range. The Dragunov sniper rifle now has faster aim-down-sight (ADS) speed, while it fires faster as well.

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