Zombieland Writers Reveal The Celebrity Cameo Scenes That Could Have Been

Can you imagine Zombieland without Bill Murray’s cameo? The writers have taken to Twitter to share some of the scenes that could have been if another celebrity were put in Murray’s place, including Patrick Swayze, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Kevin Bacon, Mark Hamill, Sylvester Stallone and more.

Swayze was actually the original choice, writer Paul Wernick has shared, but the actor’s declining health prevented him from taking the role. The original scene would have featured the potter’s wheel from Ghost, and a dancey fight number with a zombified Swayze set to (you guessed it) I’ve Had The Time Of My Life.

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The Batman Composer On The New Film — “Like It Or Not, This Is What We’re Doing”

The Batman’s composer, Oscar-winner Michael Giacchino, has shared some new insight into what to expect from the much-anticipated DC film. Speaking to Collider, Giacchino said he felt “total freedom” to write whatever music he wanted for the film, because the movie itself is aiming to stand apart from the many that came before it.

“I felt total freedom to do whatever I want,” he said. “[Director Matt Reeves] always agreed, this is our Batman, this is our version. In the same way that I always loved, what I still do about Batman comics and graphic novels, is that each of these artist, each of these authors, they take their own crack at what they want this to be. It’s their version of Batman.”

Giacchino continued: “I’m not the kind of person that says Batman must always be ‘this’. It’s like no, why? It can be whatever the artist wants to be and it has over the years done that, many times over. I love the idea of taking something and just kind of doing our version of it.”

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Doom Eternal Taras Nabad: Mission 9 Walkthrough And Tips

After vanquishing the Gladiator in Doom Eternal‘s eighth mission, it’s back to shooting some more demons. Below you can find a step-by-step walkthrough of the game’s ninth mission: Taras Nabad.

For walkthroughs of Doom Eternal’s other chapters, check out our guide hub collecting what we have up so far. We’ll be publishing more in subsequent days. But if you’re looking for more basic Doom Eternal tips, be sure to read our guide detailing everything you should know before playing. Otherwise, you can read our Doom Eternal review in progress.

Mission 9 Walkthrough — Taras Nabad

Follow the path around and jump to the lower platform on your left. A number of enemies will swarm you on the bridge, including a Hell Knight and Cyber Mancubus. Once they’re dead, melee the two contraptions at the end of the bridge on both sides to open the door.

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Doom Eternal Sentinel Prime: Mission 8 Walkthrough, Gladiator Boss Fight, And Tips

Doom Eternal‘s eight mission has a surprising focus on story, so it’s fairly straightforward. Regardless, it has a big fight in it, so you’ll still have to come in ready to shoot things up. Below you can find a walkthrough detailing exactly what you need to do to overcome the threats that lie ahead.

For walkthroughs of Doom Eternal’s other chapters, check out our guide hub collecting what we have up so far. We’ll be publishing more in subsequent days. But if you’re looking for more basic Doom Eternal tips, be sure to read our guide detailing everything you should know before playing. Otherwise, you can read our Doom Eternal review in progress.

Mission 8 Walkthrough — Sentinel Prime

Follow the path onto the elevator and keep going after the cutscene ends. Eventually, you’ll exit through a door and see a large hole in the building to your right. Carry on from here and go left in the next room and climb up the platform to reach the top. Take a right through the next door and take the stairs up to another elevator, then head straight and prepare for the next boss.

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Half-Life: Alyx – Essential Tips Before Playing

Half-Life: Alyx nails so much of what makes the series great, and VR elevates some of its best qualities. But if you’re not familiar with the ins-and-outs of VR or the way Half-Life typically does things, we have you covered. Even veterans such as myself wish I knew a few of these tips before playing, such as what weapon upgrades to spend your valuable Resin on, among other things.

One aspect you may not be familiar with is how Half-Life tends to do puzzles; there are no waypoints or objective markers, so you need to pay attention to what the environment is telling you. This extends to multitool puzzles and knowing what objects to interact with. If you’re concerned about motion sickness or if you have physical limitations, we also have some pointers about your options.

We go into more detail about Half-Life: Alyx’s accessibility options, and have a deeper dive into solving the different types of puzzles you’ll encounter. We also have a comprehensive guide on Half-Life: Alyx’s weapons and upgrades, and long-time fans won’t want to miss all the Easter eggs we’ve found so far. Be sure to read our full Half-Life: Alyx review for our thoughts on the series’ first game in 13 years.

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Stalker 2 Unveils Its First Screenshot, But It’s Not Much To Go On

Stalker 2, the sequel to Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl, was announced in May 2018, but we haven’t seen any screenshots from it since–until now. Developer GSC Game World has celebrated the 13th birthday of the original Stalker by releasing this first screenshot from the sequel, and while it doesn’t show any gameplay, there’s material here to speculate on.

The screenshot, below, came alongside a Facebook post about the series on the game’s official page, which praised the Stalker community and discussed the current isolation many are feeling as they practice social-distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“Being inspired by everything you do (including arts, stories, cosplays and mods), we fully understand we can’t let you down,” the post reads. “The second chapter of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. saga will be our most ambitious game so far. It will live to the legendary legacy. A lot of you are joining social isolation now. That’s why today, on a very special occasion, we are ready to slightly uncover the mystery of what we are working on.”

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The Story Behind Those Adorable Penguins Going for a Walk Around the Aquarium

You’ve probably seen the adorable video of the Chicago-based Shedd Aquarium penguins going for a leisurely stroll around the aquarium’s many exhibits.

After the Shedd Aquarium closed its doors in Chicago on March 13 in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a video of rockhopper penguin Wellington spread like wildfire across social media. Thanks for a report from Polygon, we now know this is a regular occurrence for the penguins as part of the their standard exercise and enrichment program.

“They are familiar with many places within the Shedd Aquarium,” Shedd’s Senior Director of Animal Behavior and Training Steve Aibel explained. “The only thing that is new is that they have the whole aquarium to themselves without guests.”

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According to Aibel, the penguins naturally show curiosity about new things, and their minders help by mixing up the places they visit.

Penguins aren’t the only ones that get to go on adventures around the aquarium. Aibel said sea lions play soccer and macaws get to fly around the entire campus. Don’t worry, though. Aibel said each animal is closely monitored to guarantee their safety while exploring.

Though letting animals run are may seem like a bad idea, their keepers aren’t worried about any escape attempts. In fact, Aibel said that when penguins find themselves in new situations, their first instinct is to run back to their caretakers, rather than flee the aquarium.

If you you by chance haven’t caught the video of the penguins in action, you can check it out below.

The Shedd Aquarium is worth a Twitter follow if you’re interested in seeing more animal adventures as the social team puts up videos and pictures of the aquarium’s many residents every day. You can follow them here. Here are some ways you can help others and stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes.