Nicolas Cage, who was recently cast as Joe Exotic in Kate McKinnon's Joe Exotic-Carole Baskin Series, from NBCUniversal, is set to star in and executive produce a series in development at Amazon based on Artemis Fowl author Eoin Colfer's book Highfire. Per THR, Cage will voice the lead character, which is a "vodka-swilling, TV-loving dragon who lives in seclusion in the Louisiana bayou." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-best-movie-twins-ever&captions=true"] Highfire is "set in a world where dragons once ruled the earth, and Lord Highfire ruled the dragons. Now, however, all Highfire rules is his shack in Honey Island Swamp. He now goes by 'Vern' and spends his days hiding out among the alligators, watching cable TV and drinking obscene amounts of vodka. Vern's world soon collides with that of Squib, a teenager mixed up in running booze for the local mob, and their mutual struggle for survival becomes entangled in a most unlikely friendship." The book is being adapted to series by Davey Holmes (Shameless, Get Shorty TV Series), who will also executive produce. Back in January, Cage starred in Richard Stanley's Color Out of Space, based on H.P. Lovecraft’s short story. Our review said that Cage's "deliriously big performance" anchored a "delightful surprise" of a movie. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/03/08/tesla-vs-lovecraft-official-launch-trailer"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

Nicolas Cage, who was recently cast as Joe Exotic in Kate McKinnon's Joe Exotic-Carole Baskin Series, from NBCUniversal, is set to star in and executive produce a series in development at Amazon based on Artemis Fowl author Eoin Colfer's book Highfire. Per THR, Cage will voice the lead character, which is a "vodka-swilling, TV-loving dragon who lives in seclusion in the Louisiana bayou." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-best-movie-twins-ever&captions=true"] Highfire is "set in a world where dragons once ruled the earth, and Lord Highfire ruled the dragons. Now, however, all Highfire rules is his shack in Honey Island Swamp. He now goes by 'Vern' and spends his days hiding out among the alligators, watching cable TV and drinking obscene amounts of vodka. Vern's world soon collides with that of Squib, a teenager mixed up in running booze for the local mob, and their mutual struggle for survival becomes entangled in a most unlikely friendship." The book is being adapted to series by Davey Holmes (Shameless, Get Shorty TV Series), who will also executive produce. Back in January, Cage starred in Richard Stanley's Color Out of Space, based on H.P. Lovecraft’s short story. Our review said that Cage's "deliriously big performance" anchored a "delightful surprise" of a movie. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/03/08/tesla-vs-lovecraft-official-launch-trailer"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon has gotten new gameplay, showing new characters, locations and weapons. In a new gameplay clip, we get a look at an early part of the Peril on Gorogn storyline, taking us to the Sprat Shack (a good spot to talk through the DLC's mysteries with locals), and the Gorgon Overlands. We also see a new Science weapon, the Pest Extermination Tool, able to use grav-plating to pull enemies towards the pointy end of your weapon. Check out all that and more in the video below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/30/reunite-with-parvati-and-felix-in-this-the-outer-worlds-peril-on-gorgon-dlc-gameplay"] Set on an asteroid and featuring a noir-inflected storyline, Peril on Gorgon will have you investigating the origins of the Adrena-Time drug. It's the first of two narrative DLC expansions for The Outer Worlds. Make sure to check out our full gamescom schedule to find out what else is on the way and our roundup of gamescom 2020 highlights. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon has gotten new gameplay, showing new characters, locations and weapons. In a new gameplay clip, we get a look at an early part of the Peril on Gorogn storyline, taking us to the Sprat Shack (a good spot to talk through the DLC's mysteries with locals), and the Gorgon Overlands. We also see a new Science weapon, the Pest Extermination Tool, able to use grav-plating to pull enemies towards the pointy end of your weapon. Check out all that and more in the video below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/30/reunite-with-parvati-and-felix-in-this-the-outer-worlds-peril-on-gorgon-dlc-gameplay"] Set on an asteroid and featuring a noir-inflected storyline, Peril on Gorgon will have you investigating the origins of the Adrena-Time drug. It's the first of two narrative DLC expansions for The Outer Worlds. Make sure to check out our full gamescom schedule to find out what else is on the way and our roundup of gamescom 2020 highlights. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

As part of a special Sunday evening to remember the life of Chadwick Boseman, Marvel Studios, ABC Entertainment, and ABC News are presenting Black Panther, commercial-free, on August 30 from 8:00-10:20pm EDT on ABC. Following the movie will be an ABC News special called "Chadwick Boseman – A Tribute for a King," from 10:20-11:00pm. It will celebrate Chadwick Boseman’s life, legacy, career, and the cultural imprint he made on and off-screen. It will feature tributes from celebrities, political figures, and fans across the world, as well as special words from those who starred alongside him and knew Boseman best while also shining a light on the medical condition he privately battled. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=7-milestones-for-black-superheroes-on-screen&captions=true"] On Friday evening, it was confirmed that Boseman had died at the age of 43. Along with playing King T'Challa in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the actor had starred in a number of productions throughout his life, playing real-life figures Jackie Robinson in 42, James Brown in Get on Up, and Thurgood Marshall in Marshall. Those who worked with Boseman, including the community of the MCU, shared their condolences and thoughts on his death on social media. Black Panther was the first superhero film to receive a Best Picture nomination and the first MCU film to win an Academy Award. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/10/05/black-panther-scene-easter-egg-in-assassins-creed-odyssey"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

As part of a special Sunday evening to remember the life of Chadwick Boseman, Marvel Studios, ABC Entertainment, and ABC News are presenting Black Panther, commercial-free, on August 30 from 8:00-10:20pm EDT on ABC. Following the movie will be an ABC News special called "Chadwick Boseman – A Tribute for a King," from 10:20-11:00pm. It will celebrate Chadwick Boseman’s life, legacy, career, and the cultural imprint he made on and off-screen. It will feature tributes from celebrities, political figures, and fans across the world, as well as special words from those who starred alongside him and knew Boseman best while also shining a light on the medical condition he privately battled. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=7-milestones-for-black-superheroes-on-screen&captions=true"] On Friday evening, it was confirmed that Boseman had died at the age of 43. Along with playing King T'Challa in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the actor had starred in a number of productions throughout his life, playing real-life figures Jackie Robinson in 42, James Brown in Get on Up, and Thurgood Marshall in Marshall. Those who worked with Boseman, including the community of the MCU, shared their condolences and thoughts on his death on social media. Black Panther was the first superhero film to receive a Best Picture nomination and the first MCU film to win an Academy Award. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/10/05/black-panther-scene-easter-egg-in-assassins-creed-odyssey"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

Update 02/12/2021: Chivalry 2 will be released on June 8 for PC (via Epic Games Store), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. All versions will feature cross-play. Pre-ordering on PC will get you guaranteed access to a Cross-Play Closed Beta event, open from March 26-29. That beta will, of course, run for all consoles, but PC is seemingly the only platform with guaranteed beta access for pre-orders. Pre-orders on all formats will net you a Royal Zweihander sword. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/12/chivalry-2-developer-diary-beta-announce-and-release-date-video"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Chivalry 2 has been delayed and will now be released in 2021 on PC (Epic Games Store), Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Announced by Torn Banner Studios, this delay is "necessary to allow Chivalry 2 to be the greatest game it can be, and one that realizes our vision of a “true sequel” to the original Chivalry: Medieval Warfare." The developer cites COVID-19 as a big factor for the updated timeline, but the extra time will allow them to "incorporate several quality of life improvements and also include what was originally post-launch content, in the release." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/10/chivalry-2-console-and-crossplay-announcement-trailer"] While this will mean that more maps and game features will be playable at launch, horses will still be arriving after launch as they "need a bit more time in the training stables." Chivalry 2 recently completed its sixth round of its Alpha stage, and Torn Banner Studios reassures fans that this delay will not impact the previously-planned Summer beta. There is no specific date given yet, but more information will be coming soon. Chivalry 2 was announced during E3 2019 and looks to bring players into their favorite medieval movie battle scenes. It features first-person melee battles of up to 64 players and will allow players to relive moments that invoke battles like Game of Thrones' Battle of the Bastards. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=chivalry-2-two-new-screenshots&captions=true"] During our IGN Expo earlier this year, we were able to exclusively confirm that Chivalry 2 would be headed to consoles alongside the previously confirmed PC version. Furthermore, they will all feature cross-play with each other. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Update 02/12/2021: Chivalry 2 will be released on June 8 for PC (via Epic Games Store), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. All versions will feature cross-play. Pre-ordering on PC will get you guaranteed access to a Cross-Play Closed Beta event, open from March 26-29. That beta will, of course, run for all consoles, but PC is seemingly the only platform with guaranteed beta access for pre-orders. Pre-orders on all formats will net you a Royal Zweihander sword. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/12/chivalry-2-developer-diary-beta-announce-and-release-date-video"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Chivalry 2 has been delayed and will now be released in 2021 on PC (Epic Games Store), Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Announced by Torn Banner Studios, this delay is "necessary to allow Chivalry 2 to be the greatest game it can be, and one that realizes our vision of a “true sequel” to the original Chivalry: Medieval Warfare." The developer cites COVID-19 as a big factor for the updated timeline, but the extra time will allow them to "incorporate several quality of life improvements and also include what was originally post-launch content, in the release." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/10/chivalry-2-console-and-crossplay-announcement-trailer"] While this will mean that more maps and game features will be playable at launch, horses will still be arriving after launch as they "need a bit more time in the training stables." Chivalry 2 recently completed its sixth round of its Alpha stage, and Torn Banner Studios reassures fans that this delay will not impact the previously-planned Summer beta. There is no specific date given yet, but more information will be coming soon. Chivalry 2 was announced during E3 2019 and looks to bring players into their favorite medieval movie battle scenes. It features first-person melee battles of up to 64 players and will allow players to relive moments that invoke battles like Game of Thrones' Battle of the Bastards. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=chivalry-2-two-new-screenshots&captions=true"] During our IGN Expo earlier this year, we were able to exclusively confirm that Chivalry 2 would be headed to consoles alongside the previously confirmed PC version. Furthermore, they will all feature cross-play with each other. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Ubisoft has decided to remove the black raised fist imagery from Tom Clancy's Elite Squad's intro, as it has been deemed "insensitive and harmful" and appears to connect a fictional terrorist group called Umbra to the Black Lives Matter movement. Ubisoft posted its statement on Twitter, and confirmed it will be removing this "raised fist" imagery from Tom Clancy's Elite Squad in the next title update on Tuesday, September 1 on Android and "as soon as possible on iOS." "Imagery that appeared in the opening video sequence of Tom Clancy's Elite Squad featuring a 'raised fist' was insensitive and harmful in both its inclusion and how it was portrayed," Ubisoft tweet reads. "We have listened to and appreciate the players and the broader community who have pointed it out and we apologize. This 'raised fist' imagery will be removed in the next title update this Tuesday, September 1 on Android and as soon as possible on iOS." In Elite Squad's intro video, the narrator describes Umbra, this fictional terrorist group, as "a new threat has emerged to take advantage of escalating civil unrest." It continues by calling them a "faceless organization that wants to build a new world order." When the narrator says "They claim to promote an egalitarian utopia to gain popular support," the "raised fists" in question come into view. The raised fist has been used for many years as a symbol for revolution, and most recently has been used by those in the Black Lives Matter movement in the fight against police brutality and systemic racism. This controversy is yet another one for Ubisoft, a company that has been dealing with the fallout of the multiple sexual allegations against some of its employees. Ubisoft has committed to "major changes" and is putting systems in place to ensure these issues will not happen again. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Ubisoft has decided to remove the black raised fist imagery from Tom Clancy's Elite Squad's intro, as it has been deemed "insensitive and harmful" and appears to connect a fictional terrorist group called Umbra to the Black Lives Matter movement. Ubisoft posted its statement on Twitter, and confirmed it will be removing this "raised fist" imagery from Tom Clancy's Elite Squad in the next title update on Tuesday, September 1 on Android and "as soon as possible on iOS." "Imagery that appeared in the opening video sequence of Tom Clancy's Elite Squad featuring a 'raised fist' was insensitive and harmful in both its inclusion and how it was portrayed," Ubisoft tweet reads. "We have listened to and appreciate the players and the broader community who have pointed it out and we apologize. This 'raised fist' imagery will be removed in the next title update this Tuesday, September 1 on Android and as soon as possible on iOS." In Elite Squad's intro video, the narrator describes Umbra, this fictional terrorist group, as "a new threat has emerged to take advantage of escalating civil unrest." It continues by calling them a "faceless organization that wants to build a new world order." When the narrator says "They claim to promote an egalitarian utopia to gain popular support," the "raised fists" in question come into view. The raised fist has been used for many years as a symbol for revolution, and most recently has been used by those in the Black Lives Matter movement in the fight against police brutality and systemic racism. This controversy is yet another one for Ubisoft, a company that has been dealing with the fallout of the multiple sexual allegations against some of its employees. Ubisoft has committed to "major changes" and is putting systems in place to ensure these issues will not happen again. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.