Continuing its recent series of competitive changes that have included a gaming service and price hikes, Netflix now is speeding up the addition of its cheaper, ad-supported tier to beat Disney+.

According to a report by Variety, Netflix is moving its ad-supported tier to a November 1 release date in the U.S., Canada, U.K., France and Germany. Netflix had initially revealed the plan with a release date of "early 2023," though according to ad buyers, it's now being sped up to compete with Disney+. which is set to release its own ad-supported tier on December 8 alongside a price hike for its main plan.

While Variety's sources confirmed this new date, Netflix representative told Variety that no final decision has been made. “We are still in the early days of deciding how to launch a lower-priced, ad-supported tier and no decisions have been made,” a Netflix representative told Variety.

Netflix's ad-supported tier is reportedly now heading to screens in just two months, but the company still hasn't revealed what else this subscription might include (or lack). It's possible that it might not include every Netflix show, and it's also likely to block users from downloading shows for offline viewing.

Amelia Zollner is a freelance writer at IGN who loves all things indie and Nintendo. Outside of IGN, they've contributed to sites like Polygon and Rock Paper Shotgun. Find them on Twitter: @ameliazollner.

Continuing its recent series of competitive changes that have included a gaming service and price hikes, Netflix now is speeding up the addition of its cheaper, ad-supported tier to beat Disney+.

According to a report by Variety, Netflix is moving its ad-supported tier to a November 1 release date in the U.S., Canada, U.K., France and Germany. Netflix had initially revealed the plan with a release date of "early 2023," though according to ad buyers, it's now being sped up to compete with Disney+. which is set to release its own ad-supported tier on December 8 alongside a price hike for its main plan.

While Variety's sources confirmed this new date, Netflix representative told Variety that no final decision has been made. “We are still in the early days of deciding how to launch a lower-priced, ad-supported tier and no decisions have been made,” a Netflix representative told Variety.

Netflix's ad-supported tier is reportedly now heading to screens in just two months, but the company still hasn't revealed what else this subscription might include (or lack). It's possible that it might not include every Netflix show, and it's also likely to block users from downloading shows for offline viewing.

Amelia Zollner is a freelance writer at IGN who loves all things indie and Nintendo. Outside of IGN, they've contributed to sites like Polygon and Rock Paper Shotgun. Find them on Twitter: @ameliazollner.

DC FanDome has been one of the biggest entertainment events of the past two years, but it looks like Warner Bros. Discovery is retiring its streaming event focused on DC movies, games, and television, at least for this year.

DC confirmed that DC FanDome would be taking a break in a statement to Popverse: "With the return of in-person events, Warner Bros. Discovery is excited to be able to engage with our fans live at numerous comic-cons around the world and will not be scheduling DC FanDome for 2022."

That means Warner Bros. won't be on hand to promote its upcoming array of DC projects, which include Gotham Knights, Black Adam, and Shazam! Fury of the Gods. But with several DC projects being delayed or canceled outright, it's not surprising that WB Discovery is taking a break.

DC FanDome first appeared in 2020, where it found great success showing the "Snyder Cut" of 2017's Justice League, The Suicide Squad, and Wonder Woman 1984. DC FanDome 2021, meanwhile, debuted new trailers for The Batman and The Flash.

This year, WB Discovery has mostly focused on events like San Diego Comic-Con, where it held a major panel detailing Black Adam among other projects. Otherwise, WB Discovery's presence has been more muted this year, possibly because the DCEU itself is in flux amid the ongoing search for the company's own Kevin Feige-like figure.

In the meantime, WB Discovery is prepping for the release of Gotham Knights, which recently had its release date moved up to October 21. You can check out out exclusive preview via IGN right here.

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.

DC FanDome has been one of the biggest entertainment events of the past two years, but it looks like Warner Bros. Discovery is retiring its streaming event focused on DC movies, games, and television, at least for this year.

DC confirmed that DC FanDome would be taking a break in a statement to Popverse: "With the return of in-person events, Warner Bros. Discovery is excited to be able to engage with our fans live at numerous comic-cons around the world and will not be scheduling DC FanDome for 2022."

That means Warner Bros. won't be on hand to promote its upcoming array of DC projects, which include Gotham Knights, Black Adam, and Shazam! Fury of the Gods. But with several DC projects being delayed or canceled outright, it's not surprising that WB Discovery is taking a break.

DC FanDome first appeared in 2020, where it found great success showing the "Snyder Cut" of 2017's Justice League, The Suicide Squad, and Wonder Woman 1984. DC FanDome 2021, meanwhile, debuted new trailers for The Batman and The Flash.

This year, WB Discovery has mostly focused on events like San Diego Comic-Con, where it held a major panel detailing Black Adam among other projects. Otherwise, WB Discovery's presence has been more muted this year, possibly because the DCEU itself is in flux amid the ongoing search for the company's own Kevin Feige-like figure.

In the meantime, WB Discovery is prepping for the release of Gotham Knights, which recently had its release date moved up to October 21. You can check out out exclusive preview via IGN right here.

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.

Microsoft is testing a new feature that will allow you to manage your Xbox subscription through the Settings app in Windows 11.

In a new blog post, Microsoft notes that it has begun rolling out the feature to Windows 11 Insiders. Those with access to the feature will be able to check information and details on their subscriptions to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass, or Xbox Live Gold through their settings. Users can check billing recurrence and the type of benefits and perks included in their current Xbox subscription.

Microsoft also confirmed that Xbox subscription management will allow users to manage or upgrade their Xbox subscription plan, redeem gift card tokens, and "be up to date on any actions required to continue your subscriptions without disruptions."

The feature is nothing new; Microsoft released a 365 subscription management experience, offering subscribers similar functionality and valuable information. The feature finally rolling out to the Xbox brand will be useful instead of going on a web browser and signing into your Microsoft account or adjusting your subscription through an Xbox console.

The news comes nearly a month after Microsoft announced that it was testing an Xbox Game Pass widget with Windows Insiders.

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

Microsoft is testing a new feature that will allow you to manage your Xbox subscription through the Settings app in Windows 11.

In a new blog post, Microsoft notes that it has begun rolling out the feature to Windows 11 Insiders. Those with access to the feature will be able to check information and details on their subscriptions to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass, or Xbox Live Gold through their settings. Users can check billing recurrence and the type of benefits and perks included in their current Xbox subscription.

Microsoft also confirmed that Xbox subscription management will allow users to manage or upgrade their Xbox subscription plan, redeem gift card tokens, and "be up to date on any actions required to continue your subscriptions without disruptions."

The feature is nothing new; Microsoft released a 365 subscription management experience, offering subscribers similar functionality and valuable information. The feature finally rolling out to the Xbox brand will be useful instead of going on a web browser and signing into your Microsoft account or adjusting your subscription through an Xbox console.

The news comes nearly a month after Microsoft announced that it was testing an Xbox Game Pass widget with Windows Insiders.

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

Sharpen your fangs because IGN is hosting a virtual premiere for the upcoming series, Vampire Academy, only on Peacock.

We'll be streaming "Welcome to St. Vlads: Peacock's 'Vampire Academy' - A Virtual Premiere Event" on September 15 at 4 pm PT/7pm ET. IGN will have exclusive interviews with the entire cast including Sisi Stringer, Daniela Nieves, Kieron Moore, and Andre Dae Kim as well as showrunners Julie Plec and Marguerite MacIntyre.

Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at the supernatural drama series hours before it premieres on Peacock.

Vampire Academy is based on a series of novels by Richelle Mead. Starring Rose Hathaway (Stringer) as a dhampir teenager who is training to be a guardian at St. Vladimir's Academy. Hathaway must protect her best friend and princess Lissa Dragomir while fending off the deadly Strigoi, a group of evil vampires.

All while navigating the romance and challenges of Vampire Academy.

You can also stream the Vampire Academy virtual premiere at any of the below places:

• IGN.com (homepage)
• IGN's Twitch Channel
• IGN's YouTube Channel

Sharpen your fangs because IGN is hosting a virtual premiere for the upcoming series, Vampire Academy, only on Peacock.

We're partnering with Peacock on a fully virtual premiere for Vampire Academy on September 15 at 4 pm PT/7pm ET. IGN will have exclusive interviews with the entire cast including Sisi Stringer, Daniela Nieves, Kieron Moore, and Andre Dae Kim as well as showrunners Julie Plec and Marguerite MacIntyre.

Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at the fantasy horror series hours before it premieres on Peacock.

Vampire Academy is based on a series of novels by Richelle Mead. Starring Rose Hathaway (Stringer) as a dhampir teenager who is training to be a guardian at St. Vladimir's Academy. Hathaway must protect her best friend and princess Lissa Dragomir while fending off the deadly Strigoi, a group of evil vampires.

All while navigating the romance and challenges of Vampire Academy.

You can also stream ONL the Vampire Academy virtual premiere at any of the below places:

• IGN.com (homepage)
• IGN's Twitch Channel
• IGN's YouTube Channel

Spoiler Warning: This article contains details about She-Hulk episodes 1-3.

Tim Roth's children grew up between his Marvel Cinematic Universe appearances.

When he first appeared as Hulk villain The Abomination/Emil Blonsky in 2008's The Incredible Hulk, he told IGN he was "just there to make his kids smile" and "slightly embarrass them at school", which he declared a success. So what happened when Roth got the call to return to the MCU over a decade later?

"I laughed. I thought it was hilarious," Roth said in an interview with IGN. "When [Marvel] told me what they had in mind, I just laughed, I thought it was wonderful, and impossible, and mad... It also in a sense was nice because then I could revisit my kids' childhood."

It was a much different time when Roth first played Abomination, back when Edward Norton was Bruce Banner and nobody knew the global phenomenon the MCU would blossom into. Then, Roth got the call he never expected: first to return for a cameo in last year's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and then for a very different take on the character in the She-Hulk Disney+ series.

But even though a decade passed without Marvel using the character, there were still conversations about what Abomination's return could look like. In fact, one of Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige's original ideas was much more sinister than the zen-filled version of Abomination we see in She-Hulk.

Prior to Shang-Chi, the last we saw of Abomination was at the end of The Incredible Hulk, where Hulk nearly strangled Abomination to death, before handing him over for arrest. In the MCU, we know he spent the next decade-plus in isolation, leading to his eventual parole hearing seen in She-Hulk. But that wasn't always the plan, according to Roth.

"I remember talking to Kevin [Feige] on set of [The Incredible Hulk] and Stan Lee as well," Roth said. "The idea was that they locked him up in a steel vault and sank it to the bottom of the ocean and left it there. So that when you found it at the beginning of whatever film that might have been... That's where you found him. And he'd had time to think. About what he wanted to do and where he wanted to go."

While that exact scenario didn't play out on our screens, elements of the concept made it into Abomination's story in She-Hulk.

"Well in a sense they kind of did it in She-Hulk. He's in isolation, dealing with his inner monster... and he's been in a bubble... in a maximum security [prison] in total isolation, for many years. So now what do we get? Who is he? And the journey he goes on will possibly dance around the knife edge of 'is he or isn't he [reformed]?' And I know I had some fun with him."

Roth also spoke about the pressures the MCU's visual effects artists are facing, which has been a big part of the conversation surrounding She-Hulk.

"They're extraordinary, that team. And I'm sure it's a lot of pressure, my God. It's a huge part of what this all is. Hopefully they get the recognition they deserve. They're quite stunning, [it's] an extraordinary thing."

She-Hulk is currently airing on Disney+. You can check out our review of this week's She-Hulk episode, where we said, "She-Hulk: Attorney At Law delivers another strong episode that highlights Jen taking control of her narrative amidst knock-out cameos, overzealous construction workers, and the delicious destruction of overconfident blowhards while still managing to save them from themselves."

Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN covering video game and entertainment news. He has over six years of experience with bylines at IGN, Nintendo Wire, Switch Player Magazine, Lifewire, and more. Find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant, where he's probably pleading for an F-Zero revival.

Spoiler Warning: This article contains details about She-Hulk episodes 1-3.

Tim Roth's children grew up between his Marvel Cinematic Universe appearances.

When he first appeared as Hulk villain The Abomination/Emil Blonsky in 2008's The Incredible Hulk, he told IGN he was "just there to make his kids smile" and "slightly embarrass them at school", which he declared a success. So what happened when Roth got the call to return to the MCU over a decade later?

"I laughed. I thought it was hilarious," Roth said in an interview with IGN. "When [Marvel] told me what they had in mind, I just laughed, I thought it was wonderful, and impossible, and mad... It also in a sense was nice because then I could revisit my kids' childhood."

It was a much different time when Roth first played Abomination, back when Edward Norton was Bruce Banner and nobody knew the global phenomenon the MCU would blossom into. Then, Roth got the call he never expected: first to return for a cameo in last year's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and then for a very different take on the character in the She-Hulk Disney+ series.

But even though a decade passed without Marvel using the character, there were still conversations about what Abomination's return could look like. In fact, one of Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige's original ideas was much more sinister than the zen-filled version of Abomination we see in She-Hulk.

Prior to Shang-Chi, the last we saw of Abomination was at the end of The Incredible Hulk, where Hulk nearly strangled Abomination to death, before handing him over for arrest. In the MCU, we know he spent the next decade-plus in isolation, leading to his eventual parole hearing seen in She-Hulk. But that wasn't always the plan, according to Roth.

"I remember talking to Kevin [Feige] on set of [The Incredible Hulk] and Stan Lee as well," Roth said. "The idea was that they locked him up in a steel vault and sank it to the bottom of the ocean and left it there. So that when you found it at the beginning of whatever film that might have been... That's where you found him. And he'd had time to think. About what he wanted to do and where he wanted to go."

While that exact scenario didn't play out on our screens, elements of the concept made it into Abomination's story in She-Hulk.

"Well in a sense they kind of did it in She-Hulk. He's in isolation, dealing with his inner monster... and he's been in a bubble... in a maximum security [prison] in total isolation, for many years. So now what do we get? Who is he? And the journey he goes on will possibly dance around the knife edge of 'is he or isn't he [reformed]?' And I know I had some fun with him."

Roth also spoke about the pressures the MCU's visual effects artists are facing, which has been a big part of the conversation surrounding She-Hulk.

"They're extraordinary, that team. And I'm sure it's a lot of pressure, my God. It's a huge part of what this all is. Hopefully they get the recognition they deserve. They're quite stunning, [it's] an extraordinary thing."

She-Hulk is currently airing on Disney+. You can check out our review of this week's She-Hulk episode, where we said, "She-Hulk: Attorney At Law delivers another strong episode that highlights Jen taking control of her narrative amidst knock-out cameos, overzealous construction workers, and the delicious destruction of overconfident blowhards while still managing to save them from themselves."

Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN covering video game and entertainment news. He has over six years of experience with bylines at IGN, Nintendo Wire, Switch Player Magazine, Lifewire, and more. Find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant, where he's probably pleading for an F-Zero revival.