Netflix earlier tweeted the announcement of a Sonic the Hedgehog 3D animated series for 2022, but removed the tweet soon after. You can see a screenshot of the announcement below. It reads, "Rings? Check. Sneakers? Check. Speed? SONIC. SEGA's legendary video game icon Sonic the Hedgehog races onto Netflix in a new 3D animated series from @SEGA, @WildBrainHQ and @ManOfActionEnt premiering in 2022." It may well be that the announcement was meant to be made at The Game Awards later today (which you can watch live on IGN), and was removed after going live early. We've contacted Netflix for comment. Aside from Sonic creator Sega, the other companies mentioned in the tweet are children's TV media company Wild Brain (Teletubbies, Carmen Sandiego) and Man of Action Entertainment, creator of Ben 10 and Big Hero 6. It's not clear if this series would connect to the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, which will receive a sequel on April 8, 2022. We awarded the first film a 7/10 review, saying, "Sonic's first foray into live-action is a fast-paced joyride that’ll ring in entertainment for both fans and children." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-video-game-movie-in-development-almost&captions=true"] [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.

With DC weeks away from launching its Future State crossover event, the company is finally revealing the identity of the new Batman featured in Future State: The Next Batman. This new Dark Knight is none other than Tim Fox, the estranged son of Lucius Fox and brother of former Batwing Luke Fox. Along with that reveal, DC is debuting a new variant cover for Future State: The Next Batman #2, one which shows the new Batman unmasked for the first time. Check it out below: [caption id="attachment_245030" align="aligncenter" width="1988"] Art by Doug Braithwaite. (Image Credit: DC)[/caption] Tim's journey as Batman will be chronicled by 12 Years a Slave screenwriter John Ridley and Doom Patrol artist Nick Derington. While it's unclear what, if any, lasting role this future Batman will have in DC's publishing lineup after Future State ends, DC revealed Ridley will also collaborate with Thor artist Olivier Coipel on another Next Batman tale in the Batman: Black & White anthology series. That story (slated for release on February 23, 2021) will introduce Tim's superhero sidekick, implying DC does have long-term plans for the character. While not as well-known as his father and brother, Tim is a character with a long history in the Batman franchise. He first appeared in 1979's Batman #313. More recently, Tim resurfaced in Batman #101, returning to Gotham City in the aftermath of the Joker War crossover to help his father deal with the challenges of inheriting Wayne Enterprises and the Wayne family fortune. Though Future State: The Next Batman is set ten years into the future of the DC Universe, it seems the flagship Batman comic is laying the groundwork for Tim to one day become Batman. In addition to Ridley and Derington's lead story, Future State: The Next Batman will feature several recurring stories focused on other members of the Batman family fighting to liberate Gotham from the villain known as The Magistrate. Those other stories include Arkham Knights (by Paul Jenkins and Jack Herbert), Outsiders by Brandon Thomas and Sumit Kumar, Batgirls by Vita Ayala and Aneke and Gotham City Sirens by Paula Sevenbergen and Emanuela Lupacchino. While Bruce Wayne is believed by most to be dead in this futuristic setting, DC has confirmed the classic Batman will be the focal point of Future State: Dark Detective. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=future-state-every-comic-in-dcs-massive-2021-crossover&captions=true"] Future State will run throughout January and February, as most of DC's monthly comics are temporarily replaced by a new lineup of books exploring the state of the DCU ten years in the future and beyond. While Clark Kent, Diana of Themiscyra and Bruce Wayne are still active in 2030, Future State will reveal what happens when their superhero mantles are taken up by younger heroes like Clark's son Jon, Brazilian Amazon Yara Flor and - as we've just learned, Tim Fox. After Future State wraps up in February, DC will launch a number of new comics in March 2021, including a new monthly books for Swamp Thing and Harley Quinn. Many creators involved with Future State will remain on board the books in March, suggesting that these newer characters still have a role to play despite the DC timeline reverting to the present. We're also already seeing signs Future State is inspiring future DC adaptations. Yara Flor will be the star of a new Wonder Girl series on The CW. With Luke Fox playing a major role in Batwoman, we wouldn't be surprised to see his brother appear in a future season. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

Apple TV Plus' Servant received an early Season 2 renewal before the show even premiered, and this January, prolific writer/director M. Night Shyamalan is back with a second helping of the psychological thriller, which is set to premiere on Friday, January 15, 2021. Here's how Apple TV+ describes Season 2 of Servant: "Following its suspenseful Season 1 finale, the second season of Servant takes a supernatural turn. As Leanne returns to the brownstone and her true nature is revealed, a darker future for all lies ahead." Season 2 sees the return of leading cast members Lauren Ambrose (Six Feet Under), Toby Kebbell (Kong: Skull Island, Black Mirror), Nell Tiger Free (Game of Thrones), and Rupert Grint (Harry Potter franchise). IGN can exclusively reveal the official Servant Season 2 trailer, which you can check out in the video below or at the top of the page: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/12/10/servant-exclusive-official-season-2-trailer-m-night-shyamalan"] Servant's second season is once again helmed by creator Tony Basgallop, with Shyamalan serving as an executive producer alongside Ashwin Rajan, Jason Blumenthal, Todd Black, and Steve Tisch. The series will follow a weekly release schedule, with new episodes premiering every Friday following the Season 2 premiere on January 15. In our review of Servant's series premiere, we praised it as a "hyper-moody suspense piece" that "starts off with enough of a sinister spine to spark interest." What did you think of the new trailer? Be sure to let us know in the comments. For more on Apple TV+, be sure to check out our review of Ted Lasso Season 1. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=servant-season-2-gallery&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] David Griffin still watches DuckTales in his pajamas with a cereal bowl in hand. He's also the TV Editor for IGN. Say hi on Twitter.

Disney’s upcoming four-hour investor presentation is reportedly set to detail a “significant expansion of the Star Wars universe” according to a new report from The New York Times. The publication revealed no details as to what that expansion will entail, but cites three anonymous sources with knowledge of the matter as having confirmed the plans. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/28/how-much-youd-have-to-pay-for-the-full-story-to-star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker"] The investor call is focused on streaming, and will reportedly reveal a variety of projects that will bolster the Disney+ streaming platform, be they films that will have initial theatrical runs or ones that will go straight to streaming. Alongside the Star Wars announcements, the report suggests that new Marvel footage will be shown and further details provided on Barry Jenkins’ Lion King prequel and the live-action Pinocchio film allegedly featuring Tom Hanks. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=george-lucas-would-have-killed-luke-skywalker-and-other-weird-star-wars-facts&captions=true"] Full details of Disney’s plans will no doubt be made public in the wake of the investor presentation, which takes place on December 10. For Star Wars that’s happening right now, take a look at our latest coverage from The Mandalorian: why we’re seeing Baby Yoda’s dark side, how an iconic character has been redeemed, and the translation of episode 6’s chain code. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. 

Bob Odenkirk plays a very different type of suburban dad in the upcoming action film Nobody, slated to open in theaters on February 19, 2021.

If the prospect of a new comic book series combining the best of Power Rangers and Invincible sounds appealing, then you'll definitely want to check out Image Comics' new series Radiant Black. This new ongoing series draws on elements of both franchises for a decidedly different take on the superhero genre. IGN can exclusively reveal several new pages from Radiant Black #1. Check them out in the gallery below: [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=radiant-black-exclusive-preview-of-the-new-image-comics-series&captions=true"] Radiant Black is a collaboration between writer Kyle Higgins and artist Marcelo Costa, both of whom previously worked on BOOM! Studios' Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series. This new project revolves around Nathan Burnett, a struggling 30-year-old forced to move back in with his parents after a financial implosion. When Nathan discovers a powerful cosmic artifact known as the Radiant, he unlocks the key to turning his life around. Unfortunately, the Radiant's creators are anything but happy about that power being stolen by an Earthling. “I’ve loved superheroes my entire life, the narrative exploits of Spider-Man, Nightwing, Daredevil, Superman, Batman and countless others serving as equal parts wish fulfillment and a safety net," Higgins told IGN. "There’s no way I would be where I am today without superheroes. Which is what makes it so incredibly exciting to build RADIANT BLACK, a superhero for a new time, a new generation and—hopefully—a superhero who resonates for others the way that my favorite heroes resonated for me.” “It’s very hard to put into words how amazing it is, as someone who loves both superheroes and Sentai, to see the way that RADIANT BLACK has come to life," said Costa. "Even at this early stage, my email and timelines are filled with the incredible work of professionals and fans alike, who have been gracious enough to share their takes on RADIANT BLACK. I’m so excited and honored to be building a new superhero for a new generation.” Radiant Black #1 is slated to hit stores on February 10, 2021. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/08/invincible-official-teaser-trailer-2021-steven-yeun-jk-simmons"] It's definitely a great time to be a comic book reader and Power Rangers fan. BOOM! recently relaunched their monthly Power Rangers comics in the form of two interconnected titles - Mighty Morphin and Power Rangers. Check out IGN's interview with writer Ryan Parrott for more on how the two books will intertwine in the months ahead. There's also new movement on the Power Rangers movie/TV front. The co-creator of Netflix's I'm Not Okay With This, Jonathan Entwistle, has been tapped to helm a new shared universe of Power Rangers movies and TV adaptations. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

Nintendo has announced that the next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fighter will be revealed at The Game Awards 2020. In a tweet from the company's European Twitter account, a message simply stated that "A new #SmashBrosUltimate fighter will be revealed at #TheGameAwards tonight." It was accompanied by an envelope with a Smash Bros. seal and a gold backdrop that does little to hint at who the fighter could be.

A new #SmashBrosUltimate fighter will be revealed at #TheGameAwards tonight. pic.twitter.com/f7bFkHVZFD

— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) December 10, 2020

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate added Steve from Minecraft to the fight in October earlier this year, who came with a rather unfortunate NSFW victory pose. Outside of the game, amiibo for Persona's Joker and Dragon Quest 11's Hero fighters were released in October, too. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/14/super-smash-bros-ultimate-12-minutes-of-minecraft-steve-gameplay"] For more on what to expect at The Game Awards 2020, check out the nominations, the news of 12-15 new reveals, and that Ghost of Tsushima has won the Player's Voice award. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.

Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red has issued an apology and notification that the game’s streaming mode - designed to prevent DMCA strikes - still contains a copyrighted music track. In a tweet from the Cyberpunk 2077 Twitter account, the developer said “We just noticed there's a song in the game which might put a DMCA strike on your channel even when playing with “Disable Copyrighted Music” option on.” The track plays during the first two Braindance sequences of the game, which occur early on during the story’s first string of quests.

We just noticed there's a song in the game which might put a DMCA strike on your channel even when playing with “Disable Copyrighted Music” option on. While we work on fixing it, please make sure to turn the sound off during the first two Braindance sequences. Apologies! pic.twitter.com/yfP6Tbdta0

— Cyberpunk 2077 (@CyberpunkGame) December 9, 2020

CD Projekt Red advises that players streaming the game turn off the game’s sound while playing through these sections, at least until they have fixed the problem. This will certainly prove an inconvenience for early streamers, provided of course they have even seen this warning. Prominent streaming platform Twitch has recently clamped down on copyrighted material, issuing strict DMCA takedowns in a manner it admits has been handled poorly. DMCA - Digital Millennium Copyright Act - enforces that videos containing copyrighted material such as songs must be taken down, and Twitch users have had accounts banned in the past for repeated infringements. According to Twitch itself, the issue is generally streamers playing music over games rather than the music in games themselves, but the increase in DMCA pressures has clearly made CDPR cautious, hence the included “Disable Copyrighted Music” option. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/12/10/cyberpunk-2077-review-with-new-gameplay"] For more on Cyberpunk, be sure to take a look at our massive Cyberpunk 2077 guide which will help you find your feet in Night City, as well as the news that the PS4 and Xbox One versions are experiencing issues, and that the game sold 8 million copies before it even released. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. 

Cyberpunk 2077 has seen an epileptic seizure warning added to the PC version.

Cyberpunk has set a new record for the highest number of concurrent players in a single player game, dominating the previous high by more than double. As tracked by Steam Database, Cyberpunk 2077 saw a record high of 1,003,262 players within hours of it launching at midnight GMT on December 10. The previous peak players for a single player video game on Steam was held by Fallout 4, which back at its launch in 2015 achieved 472,962 players. As you can see, Cyberpunk 2077 has more than doubled that record. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/12/09/cyberpunk-2077-the-first-20-minutes-of-corporate-path-gameplay-4k-60fps-ultra-rtx"] It’s worth noting that this will not account for every PC player; Cyberpunk 2077 is also available across GOG and Epic Games Store, too, and so the true concurrent peak for PC is likely to be higher. Factoring in consoles and Stadia, too, and there were certainly a lot of people playing Cyberpunk within hours of its release. If you’re starting out on your Cyberpunk 2077 journey, don’t forget that we’ve got all the help you could need; check out our Night City map to plan your missions and visit our Cyberpunk 2077 walkthrough if you need a guide for the quests. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.