The Acolyte release schedule: When is episode 1 on Disney Plus? - games news - NewsLocker (2024)

The Acolyte kicks off a new live-action Star Wars era in The High Republic. But when exactly is it streaming on Disney Plus? With June being possibly the greatest month in the history of television (The House of the Dragon season 2, The Boys season 4, and the latest episodes served up by The Bear all say hello), you'll need to pencil in The Acolyte episode 1 release date well ahead of time so you can fit everything in.Below, you'll find all you need to know about The Acolyte's debut on Disney Pl

New Genshin Impact character Emilie revealed for update 4.8 – the first Dendro character to come to the RPG in over a year

New Genshin Impact character Emilie has been announced for update 4.8, on track to follow update 4.7 ahead of the release of the RPG's next major region, Natlan, which was recently teased.Emilie is the first Dendro user we've seen since May 2023 and the release of Kirara, as well as the first Dendro character from the region of Fontaine. This follows a spree of Dendro characters in the 3.X Sumeru patches, with the element now enjoying eight unique characters not including the Dendro Travel

Catwoman gets her paws on a Green Lantern Power Ring in the upcoming sequel to one of Batman's best ever stories

DC's iconic Elseworlds line is returning this year with a raft of new series and spin-offs including The Kryptonian Age - the long-awaited sequel to classic Batman story, Gotham by Gaslight.As previously announced, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight: The Kryptonian Age is a 12-issue limited series written by Andy Diggle with art by Leandro Fernández and colors from Dave Stewart, and is once again set in an alternative 19th-century version of Gotham City.DC has now released some first look teaser

Your Nvidia graphics card will soon be able to help you when you’re stuck in games

Nvidia just unveiled a new AI assistant for GeForce graphics cards, and it’ll effectively serve as a virtual in-game guide. If you’ve ever found yourself lost in the expanse of an open-world romp or puzzled at perplexing RPG lore, you’ll likely be hyped for the green team’s latest GPU tool. I share that excitement, but part of me is nervous about what it means for the art of game guides and human expertise. And no, it's not an April Fools joke like last time.Arguably, Nvi

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Nearly 30 years later, the devs behind one of the first MMOs are making a new "true, old-school MMORPG" with hundreds of players on persistent servers

After almost 30 years, the devs behind one of the first and longest-running MMOs, Tibia, are making a "true, old-school MMORPG" for PC, although this time it's 3D, and with zombies and guns rather than orcs and magic.CipSoft's latest creation is called Persist Online, which aims to "bring hundreds of players together on a persistent server with the greatest possible freedom." Players will be able to team up to explore the open world and smash zombies, although the implementation of friendl

Nintendo wasn't so sure about The Legend of Zelda's hack-and-slash spin-off being "good" at first, worrying that it could "drop" the revered RPG series' "pristine image"

Despite standing strong as one of Nintendo's successful spin-off titles now, Hyrule Warriors initially caused concerns regarding its overall quality and potential for popularity outside of Japan.Speaking in his recent Kit & Krysta podcast on Paper Mario and all things Switch-related, former Nintendo of America senior public relations manager Kit Ellis reveals that the US-side team wasn't so sure about Hyrule Warriors' global release. The surprising revelation comes during the Q&A portion

Helldivers 2 leaders respond to the black hole, insist it's "a symbol of justice on a galactic scale," announce more Termicide on the way because nothing bad happened last time

Helldivers 2's Super Earth government has called the imposing black hole "a symbol of justice on a galactic scale" and has announced that - for some reason - even more Termicide is on the way for deployment.Let's rewind the clock slightly. Just over a month ago, Helldivers 2 charged players with deploying the Terminid Control System, said to rid the galaxy of the bugs once and for all. That didn't happen, obviously - instead, the Terminids overcame the TCS, complete with its Termicide, and playe

Your PSVR 2 will work on PC starting this August, but there's a catch

If you've been trying everything in your power to connect your PSVR 2 up to a gaming PC so you can play the likes of Half-Life Alyx or Blade and Sorcery, you're in luck. PSVR 2 is getting full PC support come August 7, but the only downside is that you'll need to purchase a small adapter for the headset to speak to your computer.We got confirmation that PSVR 2, which we deem the best VR headset, was getting PC support back in February, and rumors last week pre-emptively revealed that it won't be

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Beyond the Spider-Verse producer assures fans that there’s no generative AI in the upcoming film, wants to "create new visual styles that have never been seen in a studio CG film"

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse producer Christopher Miller says fans need not worry about the use of AI in the upcoming sequel."Dear @SonyAnimation," one fan wrote, tagging Miller and his producing patner Phil Lord in the post. "Keep generative AI away from Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse. AI robs people of their jobs & produces nothing but slop. We don’t want that anywhere near this film or any film for that matter. Please keep it away from the filmmaking process. Thank you."

A group of "dorky demon fighters" face the forces of darkness in Youth Group - a new horror comedy that's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina"

A skeptical teenager is forced into joining a lame church youth group only to discover that it's really a front for a secretive organization of demon hunters in a new horror comedy graphic novel coming soon from First Second.Youth Group is written by Jordan Morris, the co-host of the hit Jordan, Jesse, Go! podcast, and drawn by the YALSA award-winning artist Bowen (Bones) McCurdy. We've got an exclusive preview below, but first here's Morris to tell us a little bit about the new book..."Youth Gr

Final Fantasy 14 is getting one more Live Letter before Dawntrail to focus on patch 7.0 itself

Final Fantasy 14 will get a brand new Letter From the Producer Live broadcast before Dawntrail launches later this month.The new showcase from Square Enix will take place later this month on June 14 at 8pm Japan time, which equates to 4am PT/7am ET/12pm BST. That's exactly two weeks before Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail enters early access on June 28, so it could very likely be the last Square Enix broadcast before the big new expansion drops.
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Lost is coming to Netflix very soon – and fans think it's time we re-evaluated that finale

Hit '00s sci-fi series Lost is coming to Netflix next month, and fans think it's the perfect time for the show's controversial finale to the recognition it deserves.The show follows the survivors of a plane crash who find themselves stranded on a mysterious island in the Pacific Ocean. Contending with the island's other inhabitants – both human and supernatural – Jack (Matthew Fox), Kate (Evangeline Lilly), Sawyer (Josh Holloway), and co. slowly realize that rescue or escape may not

11 years later, Monster Hunter Wilds sleuths are convinced the action RPG is a follow-up to both Monster Hunter World and Monster Hunter 4

Monster Hunter fans are, ironically, going wild over the recently released trailer for the upcoming open-world action RPG, Monster Hunter Wilds, and sleuths have already discovered what they think is evidence that it could be a follow-up to Monster Hunter 4, as well as World.Wilds has been giving off World vibes from the get-go with its more realistic visual style, and the new trailer showed off a bit more of its environment – which Capcom has teased is going to be "more hostile" than in p

Squid Game’s Lee Jung-jae on joining The Acolyte, making history as a Jedi, and why he thinks Russian Doll’s Leslye Headland has a "fresh take" on Star Wars

All eyes have been on Lee Jung-jae since his leading role as Seong Gi-hun, AKA Player 456, in Netflix’s mega-hit Squid Game.It was a performance that also put him on the radar of The Acolyte creator Leslye Headland and led to him joining a cast of Jedi in a galaxy far, far away – as a character that is an historic first for the franchise."Director and showrunner Leslye Headland had watched me in Squid Game and wanted to meet with me. We had an initial Zoom meeting that le

15 games we really want to see at Summer Game Fest

It's Summer Game Fest season starting this week, which means it's time for updates, new announcements, reveals, and more from all the big players in the industry. With the Summer Game Fest schedule filled with showcases and presentations, we should get a tonne of fresh info on our hotly anticipated new games for 2024 and beyond. So, ahead of all the big showcases, here are the 15 games we're excited to see more of this Summer Game Fest.
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Final Fantasy 14's Dawntrail benchmark gets a glow-up, now with a new "photo studio-like environment" and less "soulless" eyes

The revamped Dawntrail benchmark has finally arrived, providing us with a taste of Final Fantasy 14's massive graphics overhaul and a glimpse at how our Warriors of Light will look come 7.0 this summer.Following the initial Dawntrail benchmark debacle and subsequent apology from director and producer Naoki 'Yoshi-P' Yoshida, a new version of the software has dropped. The previous release saw fans struggle with broken textures, poor lighting, and some seriously uncanny facial features - from "sou

First Venom 3 trailer sees Tom Hardy and the symbiote up against their biggest threat yet – and a call back to Spider-Man: No Way Home

The first trailer for Venom: The Last Dance is here, and it's seriously wild.The clip follows Tom Hardy's Eddie Brock and his symbiote bestie, as the duo seem to be working like a well-oiled machine to defeat baddies. Well, almost. There are still some bumps when it comes to their catchphrase.Problems arise when it turns out there's a major threat incoming from outer space. It looks like the biggest danger Eddie and the symbiote have ever had to face, and, by the looks of things, they migh

Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 7 arrives in September with official modding tools, and Larian grants you permission to give Lae'zel a mullet

Baldur's Gate 3's modding tools will finally launch in September on PC, and you'll be able to download said mods on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms soon after.Today, Larian announced patch seven for Baldur's Gate 3, which is set to debut at some point later this year in September. The headline feature for the upcoming patch is that it'll introduce the much-requested modding tools for the huge RPG, but not before a closed alpha for said tools begins today, with a closed beta beginning next mont

Elden Ring archeologists are still finding unused content hidden in the action RPG's files, seemingly revealing that one popular NPC was almost given a completely different voice

Over two years on, and before the release of its DLC expansion, it seems that Elden Ring is still housing a few secrets and mysteries, as one fan has uncovered a set of unused voice lines which were apparently hiding in the action RPG's files on PC up until version 1.06.Well, 'unused' might not be quite the right word, as the dialogue itself can still be found in the game now, just not with this voice. As highlighted by Twitter user @MagicalShion, the lines in question belong to the NPC Nepheli

Suits star says the hugely popular sit-com could get a movie spin-off: "It is possible"

There could be a Suits movie someday, according to star Patrick J. Adams.The sit-com has been enjoying a resurgence in popularity since its release on Netflix, which saw it break a major streaming record."It's definitely something [creator Aaron Korsh] is interested in doing, trying to get the band back together," Adams said of a Suits movie during ATX's retrospective on the show (H/T Deadline). "It's gonna depend on a million things if that can happen, but is it possible."Dul&

Upcoming Lego Minecraft Crafting Table fits an entire world into an itty bitty box

To celebrate Minecraft’s 15th anniversary, Lego has just launched pre-orders for the upcoming Lego Minecraft Crafting Table (21265), marking it as the first Lego Minecraft set created specifically for adults. While builders of all ages have enjoyed previous releases, this product was designed with a particular focus on grown-up Lego lovers who value intricate builds – the kind that are perfect for displaying when you’re done.Available to pre-order for $89.99 / £79.9

New Star Wars show The Acolyte's sets were so big and detailed, the actors needed a map to get around and were literally “tripping on mushrooms”

Star Wars may be known in recent years for using The Volume – a near-360-degree LED-backed soundstage that creates virtual green screen landscapes – but its latest series, The Acolyte, was intent on making things look and feel as real as possible.To that end, The Acolyte crew built large practical sets, led by the philosophy of creator and showrunner Leslye Headland, who told GamesRadar+ that she "[didn’t] want to shoot on The Volume".That involved going above and beyond &ndash

The best monster movie of 2023 is now streaming on Netflix

If you missed Godzilla Minus One in theaters last year, you're in luck: the Oscar-winning movie is now streaming on Netflix.The film is creeping up the streamer's charts, too – it's currently the seventh most popular movie on the site worldwide and the number one title in Hong Kong, Thailand, and Taiwan (via FlixPatrol).Set in post-war Japan, Godzilla Minus One follows former kamikaze pilot Kōichi Shikishima (Ryunosuke Kamiki) who, plagued by survivor's guilt, ends up fighting a

After a bumpy Major Order victory, Helldivers 2 devs promise "more visible info" on the Galactic War table as Arrowhead discusses "various ways" of improving in-game communication

Don't worry, Helldivers 2's developer is still working to improve the Galactic War table map, as well as bolstering in-game communication between players.Answering a query in the Helldivers 2 Discord server, ever-present community manager Twinbeard spoke about the desire from players for a better Galactic War table. "Can re-confirm that more visible info on the [Galactic Map] definitely is in the works," the Arrowhead Game Studios community manager responds.The developer also adds th

A new MSI Claw handheld has leaked, and it’s dressed like a Fallout Pip-Boy

A new version of the MSI Claw might already be on the cards, and leaks suggest it’ll pay tribute to Fallout. Yes, you heard me right, the next model supposedly looks like a rusty old Valtec Pip-Boy, but it’s set to be armed with a slightly bigger screen and one of Intel’s Lunar Lake chips, meaning it could be the first handheld to use the next-generation CPU.The MSI Claw only just arrived on the best gaming handheld battlefield, but there’s cause to be one step ahea

First Arcane season 2 poster teases a troubling reversal of Vi and Jinx's relationship

Netflix has unveiled the first poster for Arcane season 2 -- and, with it, given us a troubling update on Vi and Jinx's complicated relationship going into the next chapter.In a fun (?!) reversal on some season 1 artwork, which saw an adolescent Vi (Hawkeye's Hailee Steinfeld) consoling her younger sister Powder, the new image sees the latter fully embracing her darker, shimmer-fueled Jinx persona. While its predecessor saw Vi hugging Powder, here, it looks as if the manipulative blue-haired "ba

Sorry Kingdom Hearts 4 hopefuls, Summer Game Fest's Geoff Keighley says don't expect another look at the long-awaited RPG sequel: "People are setting themselves up for failure"

It looks like Kingdom Hearts 4 will not make an appearance during this year's Summer Game Fest after all if host Geoff Keighley's latest remarks are anything to go by.Speaking during a recent Q&A live stream, SGF presenter Geoff Keighley seemingly reveals news that no Kingdom Hearts stan wants to hear - we probably won't see the upcoming RPG at this weekend's show. Following a slew of questions regarding Kingdom Hearts 4 and its possible presence during the event, Keighly notes that "people

It looks like Netflix's One Piece may be filming seasons 2 and 3 back to back

It sounds like Netflix might be filming One Piece season 2 and season 3 back to back.The hugely popular live-action anime adaptation dropped on Netflix last year, and it quickly broke a major record for the streamer. Season 2 is highly anticipated, and, according to one of its stars, the third season will be filmed straight after the second installment."Hopefully there's a flashback scene with Patty. We'll see if they flashback to it, because they're filming two seasons – season two

Manor Lords poll kicks off community-wide debate as nearly 31,000 fans show up to debate what the city builder needs next - town walls, butchers, or bug fixes

After the game's developer opened up a public vote, Manor Lords players are debating what the city builder's next update should focus on.Yesterday, June 2, developer Slavic Magic opened up a poll in the official Manor Lords Discord server. The poll, as you can see below, will dictate what the city builder's next major patch should focus on, and the choices are either town walls, butchers, or simply bug fixes and quality-of-life/balance improvements.
Let's go to vote people from r/ManorLord

Helldivers 2 players clear their latest Major Order in style, collapsing an entire planet into a newly formed black hole that definitely isn't going to become a problem sometime soon

Liberty has once again emerged victorious, as loyal Helldivers 2 players across the galaxy have successfully eradicated the democracy-hating Terminid Supercolony on Meridia, using a volatile material that previously "spaghettified" 12 Super Earth scientists. Turns out that stuff is effective on a much larger scale than it was previously tested on because Meridia, in its entirety, has collapsed into an enormous black hole, and I'm sure there's no way that this can become a problem."VICTORY. Helld