Monthly Archives: August 2022

Batman: Caped Crusader Isn’t Dead, Reportedly Drawing Interest From Apple, Hulu, and Netflix

While Bruce Timm, Matt Reeves, and J.J. Abrams' Batman: Caped Crusader won't be coming to HBO Max, the animated series is reportedly very much alive and drawing interest from Apple, Hulu, Netflix, and more.

As reported by THR, Batman: Caped Crusader was one of six animated titled that was pulled from HBO Max's upcoming slate and will no longer be produced by the company. It was stated that these shows were not necessarily canceled, but instead would be shopped to other studios.

The other projects - Merry Little Batman, The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Toons Movie, Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Toons Musical, Did I Do That to the Holidays: A Steve Urkel Story and The Amazing World of Gumball: The Movie - are all in "various stages of production," and the decision to not put them on HBO Max is "not a quality issue, but an economic and strategic issue."

According to THR's sources, "it is believed that the various Warners divisions making the show and movies will make more money on the titles by selling them to other outlets than having them on Warners’ own streamer."

Batman: Caped Crusader is definitely one of the most high-profile projects of the bunch, as it looks to be taking inspiration from Batman: The Animated Series.

This shift is but another chapter in the fallout following the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, which has already seen Batgirl's cancellation, 36 shows removed from HBO Max, and over 200 episodes of Sesame Street taken down.

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Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Here’s How to Stream the Maiden Launch of NASA’s Super Heavy Moon Rocket

Update 08/29/2022 14:40: NASA has scrubbed the August 29 launch of its SLS Moon rocket (and therefore postponed the Artemis-1 mission) after several issues were discovered during fuelling.

The next available launch opportunity for the SLS opens on September 2 at 09:48 Pacific / 12:48 Eastern / 17:48 UK. However, NASA’s ability to meet this window will be dictated by the severity of the issue, with more details expected to follow soon.

Early on the risk of lightning from a nearby storm delayed the start of fueling operations for around an hour, and once underway, mission handlers had to contend with a minor liquid hydrogen fuel leak.

However the main issue came when engineers clocked a problem with bringing one of the four refurbished shuttle-era RS-25 engines - located at the base of the core stage - down to the correct temperature for launch. Ordinarily, engineers intentionally increase the pressure in the fuel vast liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen tanks located in the main body of the rocket in order to force a small amount of the supercooled fuel into the engines.

“They’re gonna work it, they’ll get to the bottom of it, they’ll get it fixed, and then we’ll fly.”

This gets the engines to the right temperature, and effectively conditions them to make them ready for the onslaught of supercooled fuel that will be fed through the engine’s plumbing when the rocket lifts off.

However, engineers watching the temperature gauges noted that engine number three wasn’t getting the correct liquid hydrogen flow.

To combat this, engineers shut off the valves leading to the other three RS-25s, leaving the tanks to vent solely through engine three. Unfortunately, this failed to have the desired effect, prompting the launch director to call a halt to today’s attempt. The delay will also give mission operators extra time to examine a small stress crack that appears to have formed in the heat-resistant outer foam layer at one of the connection joints of the core stage.

According to NASA the rocket is in a “safe and stable configuration”, and engineers are currently working to evaluate what went wrong with the fuel bleed.

In a post launch appearance, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said of the SLS team, “They’re gonna work it, they’ll get to the bottom of it, they’ll get it fixed, and then we’ll fly.”

Original Story: NASA is set to undertake the historic launch of its super heavy moon rocket for the first time on Monday. Here's how and when you can watch it live.

The Space Launch System (SLS) is the single most powerful rocket ever created. It is, to all intents and purposes, the modern day equivalent of the mighty Saturn V rocket that sent the first humans to the Moon in the 1960s and 70s.

Nations across the globe have once again set their sites on putting boots on the Moon, and NASA hopes that the SLS will be instrumental in returning humans to the Moon in the coming decades as part of the Artemis Program.

However, launching an untested rocket is a risky endeavour, and so before it can safely hurl a human crew into orbit - and far beyond - NASA has to prove that it can actually fly.

When Is the Launch Happening?

The first uncrewed flight of the SLS, known as Artemis 1, was set to take place on Monday, August 29, but as outlined in the update (above), this has been delayed to at least Friday, September 2.

The rocket was rolled out to Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Spaceflight Center in Florida on August 17 atop a leviathan crawler, and by all indications the SLS is well on track for launch.

NASA completed its Flight Readiness Review on the 22nd, giving the rocket a green light to lift off, and as of the most recent reports there’s a 70 percent chance that weather conditions will remain favorable for the two hour launch window.

In other words, after a decade of planning and engineering, it may finally be time to light the biggest candle on Earth, and here’s how you can watch it live.

How to Watch the Launch Live Online

Update 08/29/2022 14:40: As outlined in the update (above), the launch on August 29 did not go ahead. NASA is yet to announce the exact timings of the next launch attempt, but IGN will update the below times as soon as it does.

Original Story: NASA is set to provide live coverage of the August 29 launch throughout the day on its NASA TV channel on the official website or via its YouTube channel.

Hardcore space nerds can tune in early from 9pm Pacific / 12 am Eastern / 5am UK onwards to watch coverage of propellant loading, wherein the gargantuan tanks housed within the core stage of the SLS are filled with 730,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen.

Full launch coverage will kick off at 3:30pm Pacific / 6:30am Eastern / 11am UK and will provide buildup and coverage of the launch window, which opens at 5:33am Pacific / 8:33 am Eastern / 1:33pm UK. Assuming that liftoff is successful, the broadcast will continue to follow the massive rocket as it shrugs off Earth’s atmosphere, separates, and shunts the upper part of the spacecraft including the Orion crew capsule into a rendezvous trajectory with the Moon.

At 9am Pacific / 12pm Eastern / 5pm UK, NASA TV will host a postlaunch news conference, followed at around 1pm Pacific / 4pm Eastern / 9pm UK by coverage of another upper stage rocket burn. Assuming everything goes to plan, viewers who tune in at 2:30pm Pacific / 5:30pm Eastern / 10:30pm UK will be rewarded by Earth views captured from the Orion capsule as it makes its way to the Moon.

What to Expect From One of the Biggest 'Please Don't Explode' Moments in NASA History

Make no mistake, this is a historically important launch, the success, or failure, of which will help shape the trajectory of NASA's lunar exploration plans in the decades to come.

A massive amount of money has been poured into the creation of the SLS, whose launch and development - as is commonplace when it comes to space exploration - has been fraught with multiple delays and budget increases.

It is also worth pointing out that, in a modern space age setting where SpaceX is innovating the use of reusable rockets such as the phenomenally successful Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and the upcoming Starship, the SLS is a one and done rocket. It is entirely non reusable, and considering that each launch comes with a pricetag of around $4.1 billion U.S. dollars, its fair to say that NASA will be desperate to see the rocket perform impressively on its first outing.

The standard set of prelaunch checks will be a nervy affair, but if mission operators are satisfied and the green light is ultimately given, it will be a historic sight to behold. After all, It's not often that you get to witness a 320 foot tall rocket that weighs in at 5.75 million pounds kick out 8.8 million pounds of thrust as it battles to escape Earth's gravitational influence.

Under perfect conditions, the launch could occur very close to the launch window opening. Equally, if there are any bad weather or issues downrange, NASA won't hesitate to make the most of the two-hour launch opportunity or to ground the rocket altogether. It's still far from a sure thing.

Regardless, along the way we can expect constant commentary from the NASA team, both prior to and during the launch, breaking down the capabilities of the rocket. We're also sure to get interviews with its creators discussing the goals and challenges surrounding the Artemis-1 mission.

As an added bonus, the broadcast will also include appearances from celebrities Keke Palmer, Jack Black and Chris Evans, along with musical performances from Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock and the Philadelphia Orchestra accompanied by Yo-Yo Ma and conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

In short, Nasa really wants people to enjoy the maiden launch of their very, very expensive rocket.

Throughout the mission, you'll be able to track the exact location and of the Orion capsule and key mission stats via NASA's Artemis Real-time Orbit Website (AROW), which will go online on August the 28th.

Anthony Wood is a freelance writer at IGN

Here’s How to Stream the Maiden Launch of NASA’s Super Heavy Moon Rocket

Update 08/29/2022 14:40: NASA has scrubbed the August 29 launch of its SLS Moon rocket (and therefore postponed the Artemis-1 mission) after several issues were discovered during fuelling.

The next available launch opportunity for the SLS opens on September 2 at 09:48 Pacific / 12:48 Eastern / 17:48 UK. However, NASA’s ability to meet this window will be dictated by the severity of the issue, with more details expected to follow soon.

Early on the risk of lightning from a nearby storm delayed the start of fueling operations for around an hour, and once underway, mission handlers had to contend with a minor liquid hydrogen fuel leak.

However the main issue came when engineers clocked a problem with bringing one of the four refurbished shuttle-era RS-25 engines - located at the base of the core stage - down to the correct temperature for launch. Ordinarily, engineers intentionally increase the pressure in the fuel vast liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen tanks located in the main body of the rocket in order to force a small amount of the supercooled fuel into the engines.

“They’re gonna work it, they’ll get to the bottom of it, they’ll get it fixed, and then we’ll fly.”

This gets the engines to the right temperature, and effectively conditions them to make them ready for the onslaught of supercooled fuel that will be fed through the engine’s plumbing when the rocket lifts off.

However, engineers watching the temperature gauges noted that engine number three wasn’t getting the correct liquid hydrogen flow.

To combat this, engineers shut off the valves leading to the other three RS-25s, leaving the tanks to vent solely through engine three. Unfortunately, this failed to have the desired effect, prompting the launch director to call a halt to today’s attempt. The delay will also give mission operators extra time to examine a small stress crack that appears to have formed in the heat-resistant outer foam layer at one of the connection joints of the core stage.

According to NASA the rocket is in a “safe and stable configuration”, and engineers are currently working to evaluate what went wrong with the fuel bleed.

In a post launch appearance, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said of the SLS team, “They’re gonna work it, they’ll get to the bottom of it, they’ll get it fixed, and then we’ll fly.”

Original Story: NASA is set to undertake the historic launch of its super heavy moon rocket for the first time on Monday. Here's how and when you can watch it live.

The Space Launch System (SLS) is the single most powerful rocket ever created. It is, to all intents and purposes, the modern day equivalent of the mighty Saturn V rocket that sent the first humans to the Moon in the 1960s and 70s.

Nations across the globe have once again set their sights on putting boots on the Moon, and NASA hopes that the SLS will be instrumental in returning humans to the Moon in the coming decades as part of the Artemis Program.

However, launching an untested rocket is a risky endeavour, and so before it can safely hurl a human crew into orbit - and far beyond - NASA has to prove that it can actually fly.

When Is the Launch Happening?

The first uncrewed flight of the SLS, known as Artemis 1, was set to take place on Monday, August 29, but as outlined in the update (above), this has been delayed to at least Friday, September 2.

The rocket was rolled out to Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Spaceflight Center in Florida on August 17 atop a leviathan crawler, and by all indications the SLS is well on track for launch.

NASA completed its Flight Readiness Review on the 22nd, giving the rocket a green light to lift off, and as of the most recent reports there’s a 70 percent chance that weather conditions will remain favorable for the two hour launch window.

In other words, after a decade of planning and engineering, it may finally be time to light the biggest candle on Earth, and here’s how you can watch it live.

How to Watch the Launch Live Online

Update 08/29/2022 14:40: As outlined in the update (above), the launch on August 29 did not go ahead. NASA is yet to announce the exact timings of the next launch attempt, but IGN will update the below times as soon as it does.

Original Story: NASA is set to provide live coverage of the August 29 launch throughout the day on its NASA TV channel on the official website or via its YouTube channel.

Hardcore space nerds can tune in early from 9pm Pacific / 12 am Eastern / 5am UK onwards to watch coverage of propellant loading, wherein the gargantuan tanks housed within the core stage of the SLS are filled with 730,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen.

Full launch coverage will kick off at 3:30pm Pacific / 6:30am Eastern / 11am UK and will provide buildup and coverage of the launch window, which opens at 5:33am Pacific / 8:33 am Eastern / 1:33pm UK. Assuming that liftoff is successful, the broadcast will continue to follow the massive rocket as it shrugs off Earth’s atmosphere, separates, and shunts the upper part of the spacecraft including the Orion crew capsule into a rendezvous trajectory with the Moon.

At 9am Pacific / 12pm Eastern / 5pm UK, NASA TV will host a postlaunch news conference, followed at around 1pm Pacific / 4pm Eastern / 9pm UK by coverage of another upper stage rocket burn. Assuming everything goes to plan, viewers who tune in at 2:30pm Pacific / 5:30pm Eastern / 10:30pm UK will be rewarded by Earth views captured from the Orion capsule as it makes its way to the Moon.

What to Expect From One of the Biggest 'Please Don't Explode' Moments in NASA History

Make no mistake, this is a historically important launch, the success, or failure, of which will help shape the trajectory of NASA's lunar exploration plans in the decades to come.

A massive amount of money has been poured into the creation of the SLS, whose launch and development - as is commonplace when it comes to space exploration - has been fraught with multiple delays and budget increases.

It is also worth pointing out that, in a modern space age setting where SpaceX is innovating the use of reusable rockets such as the phenomenally successful Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and the upcoming Starship, the SLS is a one and done rocket. It is entirely non reusable, and considering that each launch comes with a pricetag of around $4.1 billion U.S. dollars, its fair to say that NASA will be desperate to see the rocket perform impressively on its first outing.

The standard set of prelaunch checks will be a nervy affair, but if mission operators are satisfied and the green light is ultimately given, it will be a historic sight to behold. After all, It's not often that you get to witness a 320 foot tall rocket that weighs in at 5.75 million pounds kick out 8.8 million pounds of thrust as it battles to escape Earth's gravitational influence.

Under perfect conditions, the launch could occur very close to the launch window opening. Equally, if there are any bad weather or issues downrange, NASA won't hesitate to make the most of the two-hour launch opportunity or to ground the rocket altogether. It's still far from a sure thing.

Regardless, along the way we can expect constant commentary from the NASA team, both prior to and during the launch, breaking down the capabilities of the rocket. We're also sure to get interviews with its creators discussing the goals and challenges surrounding the Artemis-1 mission.

As an added bonus, the broadcast will also include appearances from celebrities Keke Palmer, Jack Black and Chris Evans, along with musical performances from Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock and the Philadelphia Orchestra accompanied by Yo-Yo Ma and conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

In short, Nasa really wants people to enjoy the maiden launch of their very, very expensive rocket.

Throughout the mission, you'll be able to track the exact location and of the Orion capsule and key mission stats via NASA's Artemis Real-time Orbit Website (AROW), which will go online on August the 28th.

Anthony Wood is a freelance writer at IGN

Netflix Cancels Resident Evil Series After One Season

Netflix's Resident Evil series has been canceled after one season.

Deadline reports that Netflix will not renew its adaptation of the Capcom survival horror series which premiered its first eight-episodes season on July 14.

While it debuted in the Top 10 rankings, the series quickly fell off the radar following lukewarm reception from viewers and critics.

Netflix's Resident Evil series told an original story set in the Resident Evil universe. In this alternate timeline, the Umbrella Corporation has founded New Raccoon City which Albert Wesker and his two daughters, Jade and Billie, move together to.

The series follows two timelines, this New Raccoon City storyline and 14 years later when the T-Virus decimates the human population.

While the TV series didn't follow any storyline from the video games, iconic monsters like Licker appeared in the show.

Resident Evil has been adapted numerous times including a series of financially successful films, and the reboot Welcome to Raccoon City. While the latter might be the most direct adaptation of the games to date, most Resident Evil adaptations have mostly taken the source material to create original stories.

This is the most recent cancellation over at Netflix, which previously shuttered other adaptations such as the Cowboy Bebop live-action series.

IGN's review was more positive on the adaptation, citing Lance Riddick's portrayal of Albert Wesker as a particular highlight.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

Netflix Cancels Resident Evil Series After One Season

Netflix's Resident Evil series has been canceled after one season.

Deadline reports that Netflix will not renew its adaptation of the Capcom survival horror series which premiered its first eight-episodes season on July 14.

While it debuted in the Top 10 rankings, the series quickly fell off the radar following lukewarm reception from viewers and critics.

Netflix's Resident Evil series told an original story set in the Resident Evil universe. In this alternate timeline, the Umbrella Corporation has founded New Raccoon City which Albert Wesker and his two daughters, Jade and Billie, move together to.

The series follows two timelines, this New Raccoon City storyline and 14 years later when the T-Virus decimates the human population.

While the TV series didn't follow any storyline from the video games, iconic monsters like Licker appeared in the show.

Resident Evil has been adapted numerous times including a series of financially successful films, and the reboot Welcome to Raccoon City. While the latter might be the most direct adaptation of the games to date, most Resident Evil adaptations have mostly taken the source material to create original stories.

This is the most recent cancellation over at Netflix, which previously shuttered other adaptations such as the Cowboy Bebop live-action series.

IGN's review was more positive on the adaptation, citing Lance Riddick's portrayal of Albert Wesker as a particular highlight.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

Ezra Miller Reportedly Meets With WB Discovery Execs to Save The Flash

Ezra Miller has been on an apology tour over the past couple weeks, with their latest stop reportedly being a meeting with the heads of the Warner Bros. film division.

THR reports that Miller and their agent, Scott Metzger, met with WB film chairs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, where they reportedly apologized for bringing negative attention to the The Flash. Miller also reportedly reaffirmed their commitment to the movie, which has been rumored to be under threat amid a flurry of controversy surrounding the actor.

Miller is said to have sought the meeting after reports emerged that the film might be canceled, not the least because The Flash is reportedly "one of their favorite characters to play," according to one of THR's sources. Miller was reportedly apologetic and reaffirmed their commitment to getting care.

According to THR, the mood around The Flash has improved of late at WB Discovery, buoyed by strong audience test scores and Miller's recent about-face.

Still, even if WB Discovery goes ahead with The Flash, Miller's problems are far from over. The actor faces legal trouble in multiple states, including a felony burglary charge in Vermont. They also have been accused of grooming a teenager. Miller only recently reappeared after abruptly deleting their Instagram and vanishing.

In the wake of their reappearance, Miller apologized for their recent behavior, claiming they are suffering from "complex mental health issues."

"Having recently gone through a time of intense crisis, I now understand that I am suffering complex mental health issues and have begun ongoing treatment," Miller said earlier this month. "I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior. I am committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life."

In the meantime, WB Discovery is said to be preparing for multiple scenarios, including canceling the film outright. The Flash is one of many difficulties that the studio is currently facing amid the blowback over Batgirl's cancellation and more.

As for Miller, they're set to appear in in a Vermont court on September 27 to face their felony burglary charge.

Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot.

Ezra Miller Reportedly Meets With WB Discovery Execs to Save The Flash

Ezra Miller has been on an apology tour over the past couple weeks, with their latest stop reportedly being a meeting with the heads of the Warner Bros. film division.

THR reports that Miller and their agent, Scott Metzger, met with WB film chairs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, where they reportedly apologized for bringing negative attention to the The Flash. Miller also reportedly reaffirmed their commitment to the movie, which has been rumored to be under threat amid a flurry of controversy surrounding the actor.

Miller is said to have sought the meeting after reports emerged that the film might be canceled, not the least because The Flash is reportedly "one of their favorite characters to play," according to one of THR's sources. Miller was reportedly apologetic and reaffirmed their commitment to getting care.

According to THR, the mood around The Flash has improved of late at WB Discovery, buoyed by strong audience test scores and Miller's recent about-face.

Still, even if WB Discovery goes ahead with The Flash, Miller's problems are far from over. The actor faces legal trouble in multiple states, including a felony burglary charge in Vermont. They also have been accused of grooming a teenager. Miller only recently reappeared after abruptly deleting their Instagram and vanishing.

In the wake of their reappearance, Miller apologized for their recent behavior, claiming they are suffering from "complex mental health issues."

"Having recently gone through a time of intense crisis, I now understand that I am suffering complex mental health issues and have begun ongoing treatment," Miller said earlier this month. "I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior. I am committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life."

In the meantime, WB Discovery is said to be preparing for multiple scenarios, including canceling the film outright. The Flash is one of many difficulties that the studio is currently facing amid the blowback over Batgirl's cancellation and more.

As for Miller, they're set to appear in in a Vermont court on September 27 to face their felony burglary charge.

Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot.

Anti-Piracy Software Denuvo Announced for Switch

Anti-cheat and DRM software Denuvo is coming to the Nintendo Switch.

In a press release, Denuvo developer Irdeto announced that its software will now cover Nintendo Switch games from piracy.

“Nintendo consoles have long suffered from piracy issues and the Switch is no different,” Irdeto writes. “Even if a game is protected against piracy on its PC version, the released version on Switch can be emulated from day one and played on PC[.]”

Denuvo will block this emulation and make it so anyone will need a legitimate copy of a game to play.

Denuvo is a popular anti-piracy software that’s been utilized in the biggest PC releases. However, the software is also known to affect a game’s performance and the always-online requirement has made it unpopular among certain gaming communities.

A well-known example is when Resident Evil Village was released on PC with Denuvo, hackers found that it caused performance issues. Capcom later released a patch that adjusted the anti-piracy software in question.

Irdeto is hoping to clamp down on pirates who dump Nintendo Switch games online so that they can be played with emulators. A move that is in line with Nintendo’s strict stance against piracy.

Nintendo previously sued websites that host pirated games and has won millions of dollars in compensation and successfully shut down piracy websites.

No word on when the anti-piracy software will be implemented and for which games, nor will we know about any potential effects on performance until it is released.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

Anti-Piracy Software Denuvo Announced for Switch

Anti-cheat and DRM software Denuvo is coming to the Nintendo Switch.

In a press release, Denuvo developer Irdeto announced that its software will now cover Nintendo Switch games from piracy.

“Nintendo consoles have long suffered from piracy issues and the Switch is no different,” Irdeto writes. “Even if a game is protected against piracy on its PC version, the released version on Switch can be emulated from day one and played on PC[.]”

Denuvo will block this emulation and make it so anyone will need a legitimate copy of a game to play.

Denuvo is a popular anti-piracy software that’s been utilized in the biggest PC releases. However, the software is also known to affect a game’s performance and the always-online requirement has made it unpopular among certain gaming communities.

A well-known example is when Resident Evil Village was released on PC with Denuvo, hackers found that it caused performance issues. Capcom later released a patch that adjusted the anti-piracy software in question.

Irdeto is hoping to clamp down on pirates who dump Nintendo Switch games online so that they can be played with emulators. A move that is in line with Nintendo’s strict stance against piracy.

Nintendo previously sued websites that host pirated games and has won millions of dollars in compensation and successfully shut down piracy websites.

No word on when the anti-piracy software will be implemented and for which games, nor will we know about any potential effects on performance until it is released.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

Corsair Made a 45-Inch Gaming Monitor You Can Bend With Your Hands

Corsair has announced a new gaming monitor, the Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240, which has an interesting (albeit niche) feature: you can physically bend the display with your hands.

My first immediate thought when seeing the announcement was, "How is this possible??" According to Corsair, thanks to LG's W-OLED display technology and close collaboration with LG, the company was able to create the monitor. Of course, this would not be the first time a concept was created; LG created a 48-inch bendable TV prototype and demoed it at CES 2021.

As for how you bend it, Corsair did not explicitly mention it in the announcement material. However, YouTuber Bitwit uploaded a hands-on video of the Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240, revealing that you bend the monitor's curve using a pair of handles located on each side of the monitor.

Outside of the abilidy to adjust the curvature, the Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240 features an OLED screen with a 45-inch 21:9 ultrawide panel, a refresh rate of 240Hz, and a peak brightness of 1000 nits. Additionally, the monitor supports variable refresh rate technologies made by AMD and Nvidia — FreeSync and G-Sync.

The Corsair Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240 is one of the more interesting monitors to be announced this year. At CES 2022, Samsung unveiled the Odyssey Ark, a 55-inch curved gaming monitor that does the work of three monitors and allows you to switch from landscape to portrait mode instantly.

Corsair has not yet shared any info on pricing or the Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240 it will release, but the company plans to share more details later this year.

Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.