Kuwait Blocks Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Release, Activision Cancels All Preorders and Offers Refunds
Authorities in Kuwait have blocked the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 just days before it was due to launch.Black Ops 6 was set to hit store shelves globally on October 25, including in Kuwait, but regulators have prohibited its release.A spokesperson for Activison told IGN that it remained “hopeful” that the authorities in Kuwait would reconsider. Here’s the statement in full:Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has not been approved for release in Kuwait. At this time, the title will not be available for release in region. As a result, all preorders in Kuwait will be cancelled and refunded to the original point of purchase. We remain hopeful that local authorities will reconsider, and allow players in Kuwait to enjoy this all-new experience in the Black Ops series.Activision failed to e…
DC Studios is one step closer to creating its Justice League, as actor Kyle Chandler is reportedly in talks to star in the upcoming Max Green Lantern show, Lanterns.Details on the latest superhero casting news comes from Deadline, which says Chandler is currently negotiating to potentially lead the series as Hal Jordan. If he were to secure the role, it would only be the show’s latest addition to a strong lineup, which includes Lost and Watchmen creator Damon Lindelof, Ozark veteran Chris Mundy, and DC Comics legend Tom King.Kyle Chandler might play Hal Jordan for Max's upcoming Lanterns show.Chandler’s time as an actor dates back to the late ‘80s. He’s since made a name for himself by starring in projects like Peter Jackson’s 2005 King Kong movie, Argo, Game Night, The Wolf…
The new Apple Watch Series 10 was announced today at Apple's "It's Glowtime" September Event. The Series 10 is the biggest Apple watch yet, with approximately 30% more screen area than previous versions. The case is a bit taller, but has smooth, rounded corners giving it a sleek look. Despite the larger screen size, the device is approximately 10% thinner than the previous-generation Apple Watch. It's also lighter – the standard aluminum version is about 10% lighter than the previous generation Apple smartwatch – with a new titanium case variant the similarly about 20% lighter.The new Apple Watch Series 10 features a thinner design and a larger display. Image source: IGN.The Series 10 has a wide-angle OLED display that Apple says is 40% brighter when viewed fro…
As the October 31 release of Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered draws near, we spoke with the 2011 game’s two legendary creators – Shinji Mikami (Resident Evil) and Goichi Suda (No More Heroes) – at gamescom. While the conversation focused mainly on Shadows of the Damned and its remaster, the pair also reminisced on their work together on Killer7 and told us a tiny bit about what to expect from their next projects, with Suda’s Grasshopper Manufacture and Mikami’s newly founded Kamuy Inc each working on new games. Mikami also gave us his thoughts on the closure and ensuing liberation of Tango Gameworks, the studio he founded.Shinji Mikami (left) and Goichi Suda (right) were at gamescom to talk about Shadows of the Damned, Tango Gameworks, and more. Photo source: IGN Japan.…