Netflix has announced that principal photography on The Witcher Season 2 will officially resume in the UK on August 17. The Twitter account for the smash hit series confirmed that filming would resume in just under two months via a nifty little ditty, written in the poetic style of fan-favourite bard Jaskier.

I’m dusting off my lute and quill, I have some news, some mead to spill: After all the months we’ve been apart It’s time for production to restart. The Witcher and his bard – who’s flawless, Will reunite on set 17 August.

— The Witcher (@witchernetflix) June 22, 2020

"I'm dusting off my lute and quill, I have some news, some mead to spill: After all the months we've been apart it's time for production to restart. The Witcher and his bard – who's flawless, will reunite on set 17 August," the post read. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/21/the-witcher-season-1-ending-explained"] The Witcher season 2 suspended its production in London back in March, as Netflix paused filming on all of its films and TV shows in the US and Canada in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. However, several productions have recently been given the "green light" to take their first steps back into production after a new mandate of safety protocols were approved in the UK. "This is a green light that signals that the UK is open for business again for film and high-end TV production," an industry source told The Guardian at the beginning of June. "Many productions have to get up and running again in the next two months or they won't get made this year as they rely on summer weather and conditions." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-delayed-movie-due-to-coronavirus-so-far&captions=true"] The Witcher has been a huge success for Netflix, with 76 million households watching the first season of the action-packed fantasy-drama, and yet many fans were left bemused by the show's "controversial" multi-timeline format. Although showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich has stood by this as a storytelling device, she has promised that the second season will be more streamlined, now that the characters' individual stories have intersected to exist on the "same timeline." The Witcher Season 2 is due to stream on Netflix in 2021. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

Nintendo is reportedly retreating from the mobile gaming market, and currently has no new mobile games in development. A Bloomberg report indicates that Nintendo has been underwhelmed by its mobile games' financial performance, and is now preferring to concentrate on making games for its own Switch console following the huge success of games like Animal Crossing (which contributed to a 12-year high in share price). Analyst Serkan Toto told Bloomberg that "since the release of Mario Kart Tour in fall 2019, Nintendo’s mobile pipeline is empty”. The analyst added that the huge success of Switch has "reduced the need and the pressure" to create mobile game successes at the company. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/10/01/mario-kart-tour-review"] Nintendo has previously said that it will now concentrate on its current mobile games, such as Mario Kart Tour and Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. The company's mobile development partner, DeNA, has reportedly also said not to expect new games until the end of the Japanese fiscal year (31st March 2021), implying there's no Nintendo mobile games coming anytime soon. While reports have suggested that Nintendo's mobile output has grossed over $1 billion, Nintendo has apparently not been primarily motivated to make money directly from its mobile games, reportedly even asking developers to adjust their games so that they allowed players to spend less. Nintendo's move out of the mobile arena to concentrate on Switch is likely to be a popular decision among players. We've written previously about how the company's mobile output hasn't amounted to much, and how it doesn't stand up to the legacy of Satoru Iwata. [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.

Nintendo is reportedly retreating from the mobile gaming market, and currently has no new mobile games in development. A Bloomberg report indicates that Nintendo has been underwhelmed by its mobile games' financial performance, and is now preferring to concentrate on making games for its own Switch console following the huge success of games like Animal Crossing (which contributed to a 12-year high in share price). Analyst Serkan Toto told Bloomberg that "since the release of Mario Kart Tour in fall 2019, Nintendo’s mobile pipeline is empty”. The analyst added that the huge success of Switch has "reduced the need and the pressure" to create mobile game successes at the company. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/10/01/mario-kart-tour-review"] Nintendo has previously said that it will now concentrate on its current mobile games, such as Mario Kart Tour and Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. The company's mobile development partner, DeNA, has reportedly also said not to expect new games until the end of the Japanese fiscal year (31st March 2021), implying there's no Nintendo mobile games coming anytime soon. While reports have suggested that Nintendo's mobile output has grossed over $1 billion, Nintendo has apparently not been primarily motivated to make money directly from its mobile games, reportedly even asking developers to adjust their games so that they allowed players to spend less. Nintendo's move out of the mobile arena to concentrate on Switch isl ikelyt to be a popular decision among players. We've written previously about how the company's mobile output hasn't amounted to much, and how it doesn't stand up to the legacy of Satoru Iwata. [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.

Update: A new report claims that Batman: Arkham studio Rocksteady is indeed the developer behind the Suicide Squad game mentioned in the domain name registrations. According to Eurogamer, the London studio has been working on the project for years, and the "Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League" domain is potentially the game's full title, as well as a summation of it's content. Eurogamer also says that the domains were registered by WB Interactive, that Gotham Knights does refer to WB Montreal's long rumoured Batman: Court of Owls game, and that both games will be shown in some respect at the DC Fandome event. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Original Story: Domain registrations for a game seemingly titled Gotham Knights, and a potential Suicide Squad game have been found online. ResetEra user DriftingOrbit posted their findings, which include domain registrations for "suicidesquadgame.com", "suicidesquadkillthejusticeleague.com" and "gothamknightsgame.com." The source of the domain registrations isn't immediately clear but, as pointed out by user JaseC in the same thread, the company listed as the domain registrar is MarkMonitor Inc, which also registered the wbgames.com domain. This lends some credibility to the existence of these games, but it's nothing concrete. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2015/06/19/batman-arkham-knight-video-review"] Previous rumours have alluded to a Suicide Squad game being cancelled at WB Montreal, with recent teases from the studio pointing to a game based on Batman: Court of Owls. Some have taken these domain registrations to mean that WB Montreal's project is Gotham Knights, and the long-silent Rocksteady (creator of the Batman: Arkham series) have a Suicide Squad game lined up. DC is holding a digital event called DC FanDome on August 22, where WB Games will be making announcements. Many are already speculating that these games will be revealed or announced at the event. We learned earlier in June that AT&T, WB Interactive's owner, may be looking to sell its gaming division, which includes studios like NetherRealm and Batman Arkham developers Rocksteady. In other WB Games news, check out this article running through everything we know so far about the alleged Harry Potter RPG that leaked back in 2018. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

Domain registrations for a game seemingly titled Gotham Knights, and a potential Suicide Squad game have been found online. ResetEra user DriftingOrbit posted their findings, which include domain registrations for "suicidesquadgame.com", "suicidesquadkillthejusticeleague.com" and "gothamknightsgame.com." The source of the domain registrations isn't immediately clear but, as pointed out by user JaseC in the same thread, the company listed as the domain registrar is MarkMonitor Inc, which also registered the wbgames.com domain. This lends some credibility to the existence of these games, but it's nothing concrete. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2015/06/19/batman-arkham-knight-video-review"] Previous rumours have alluded to a Suicide Squad game being cancelled at WB Montreal, with recent teases from the studio pointing to a game based on Batman: Court of Owls. Some have taken these domain registrations to mean that WB Montreal's project is Gotham Knights, and the long-silent Rocksteady (creator of the Batman: Arkham series) have a Suicide Squad game lined up. DC is holding a digital event called DC FanDome on August 22, where WB Games will be making announcements. Many are already speculating that these games will be revealed or announced at the event. We learned earlier in June that AT&T, WB Interactive's owner, may be looking to sell its gaming division, which includes studios like NetherRealm and Batman Arkham developers Rocksteady. In other WB Games news, check out this article running through everything we know so far about the alleged Harry Potter RPG that leaked back in 2018. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

The Last of Us Part 2 is Sony's fastest-selling boxed PS4 game in the UK, and the biggest UK boxed launch of 2020. According to GamesIndustry.Biz, Naughty Dog's gritty sequel has beaten the previous record-holder Uncharted 4 by 1%, making it the fastest-selling PS4 game of the current generation in the UK. The UK sales charts do not include digital sales and, given the growth in digital sales in recent years, potentially means it's broken Sony's overall UK records too. The Last of Us Part 2's boxed launch sales are also "76% higher" than 2013's The Last of Us. Lots of Naughty Dog records broken by... Naughty Dog. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/12/the-last-of-us-part-2-review"] Animal Crossing: New Horizons previously held the title for the biggest UK boxed launch this year, but this was also toppled by The Last Of Us Part 2 by a 40% margin. For more on The Last of Us Part 2, check out IGN's review of the game, where we called it a "masterpiece that evolves the gameplay, cinematic storytelling, and rich world design of the original." If you've already went hands-on, check out our piece running through 14 brilliant little details that you might have missed! [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

The Last of Us Part 2 is Sony's fastest-selling boxed PS4 game in the UK, and the biggest UK boxed launch of 2020. According to GamesIndustry.Biz, Naughty Dog's gritty sequel has beaten the previous record-holder Uncharted 4 by 1%, making it the fastest-selling PS4 game of the current generation in the UK. The UK sales charts do not include digital sales and, given the growth in digital sales in recent years, potentially means it's broken Sony's overall UK records too. The Last of Us Part 2's boxed launch sales are also "76% higher" than 2013's The Last of Us. Lots of Naughty Dog records broken by... Naughty Dog. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/12/the-last-of-us-part-2-review"] Animal Crossing: New Horizons previously held the title for the biggest UK boxed launch this year, but this was also toppled by The Last Of Us Part 2 by a 40% margin. For more on The Last of Us Part 2, check out IGN's review of the game, where we called it a "masterpiece that evolves the gameplay, cinematic storytelling, and rich world design of the original." If you've already went hands-on, check out our piece running through 14 brilliant little details that you might have missed! [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

In the fifth and final installment of WWE's docuseries Undertaker: The Last Ride, on WWE Network, Undertaker (real name: Mark Calaway) said that the Boneyard Match he had with AJ Styles at WrestleMania 36 is April, which was a non-traditional fight filmed like a movie, was not only "storytelling at its finest" but also the "perfect ending" to his legendary 30-year plus career. Though Undertaker isn't totally ruling out an eventual return to the ring for a traditional final match, he said "If there was ever a perfect ending to a career, that right there was it." The booked match between Undertaker and Styles became a pre-filmed, cinematic encounter due to COVID-19 and the official nixing of WrestleMania 36's giant venue, Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The decision was then made to try something new with Undertaker, who was set to square off with AJ Styles. The two filmed for a day on a giant "graveyard" set, in a battle that involved a movie score, druid warriors, magic powers, and Undertaker riding off victorious on a motorcycle as a mix of his Deadman and American Badass personas. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=most-devastating-finishing-moves-in-wwe-history&captions=true"] "If Vince [McMahon] was in a pinch, would I come back? I guess time will only tell there," Calaway said. "In case of emergency, break glass, you pull out The Undertaker. I would have to consider that. Never say never, but at this point in my life and in my career I have no desire to get back in the ring." Of course, here Calaway in emphasizing that he has no interest in getting into a ring. He doesn't say anything about possibly filming another cinematic match down the line. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/04/27/2k-reveals-arcade-style-wwe-2k-battlegrounds-as-next-wwe-2k-goes-into-extended-development"] [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.

In the fifth and final installment of WWE's docuseries Undertaker: The Last Ride, on WWE Network, Undertaker (real name: Mark Calaway) said that the Boneyard Match he had with AJ Styles at WrestleMania 36 is April, which was a non-traditional fight filmed like a movie, was not only "storytelling at its finest" but also the "perfect ending" to his legendary 30-year plus career. Though Undertaker isn't totally ruling out an eventual return to the ring for a traditional final match, he said "If there was ever a perfect ending to a career, that right there was it." The booked match between Undertaker and Styles became a pre-filmed, cinematic encounter due to COVID-19 and the official nixing of WrestleMania 36's giant venue, Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The decision was then made to try something new with Undertaker, who was set to square off with AJ Styles. The two filmed for a day on a giant "graveyard" set, in a battle that involved a movie score, druid warriors, magic powers, and Undertaker riding off victorious on a motorcycle as a mix of his Deadman and American Badass personas. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=most-devastating-finishing-moves-in-wwe-history&captions=true"] "If Vince [McMahon] was in a pinch, would I come back? I guess time will only tell there," Calaway said. "In case of emergency, break glass, you pull out The Undertaker. I would have to consider that. Never say never, but at this point in my life and in my career I have no desire to get back in the ring." Of course, here Calaway in emphasizing that he has no interest in getting into a ring. He doesn't say anything about possibly filming another cinematic match down the line. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/04/27/2k-reveals-arcade-style-wwe-2k-battlegrounds-as-next-wwe-2k-goes-into-extended-development"] [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.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the game on everyone's mind (and consoles) these days and we were very stoked to host a series of celebrity island tours for charity this past week. Each island tour featured a different celebrity gamer, from host and author Felicia Day to WWE wrestler Xavier Woods, and more. The money raised during the stream went to the WHO Covid Response Fund and the Bail Project. If you missed the full stream, here are each island tour experiences:

Shannon Woodward's Westworld-Inspired Island Tour

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/18/shannon-woodwards-westworld-inspired-island-tour-animal-crossing-new-horizons"] Shannon Woodward of Westworld and The Last of Us Part 2 shows off her island, which includes eclectic furniture, Westworld references, and even a Delos analysis lab and milk bath!

Simu Liu’s (Shang-Chi) Marvel-ous Island Tour

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/17/simu-lius-shang-chi-marvel-ous-island-tour-animal-crossing-new-horizons"] Marvel's Shang-Chi, aka Simu Liu, takes us on an island tour in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. From expertly terraformed waterfalls, infinity pools, and a movie theater, Simu Liu delivers some true island inspiration.

Alanah Pearce's Extremely Australian Island Tour

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/21/alanah-pearces-extremely-australian-island-tour-animal-crossing-new-horizons"] IGN Alum Alanah Pearce takes us on a tour of her Animal Crossing: New Horizons island. She shows off her Australian residents, pristine coffee shops, and more!

Andrea Rene's Tropical Vacation Island Tour

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/21/andrea-renes-tropical-vacation-island-tour-animal-crossing-new-horizons"] Andrea Rene of What's Good Games shows off her Animal Crossing: New Horizons island, including her luxurious beaches, bar, nightclub, and resort areas!

Egoraptor's (Arin Hanson) Cockroach Infested Island Tour

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/18/egoraptors-arin-hanson-cockroach-infested-island-tour-animal-crossing-new-horizons"] Arin Hanson, aka Egoraptor (of Game Grumps) shows off his very modest, cockroach-infested island. Watch out for the little ghosts!

Naomi Kyle's Relaxing Retreat Island Tour

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/20/naomi-kyles-relaxing-retreat-island-tour-animal-crossing-new-horizons"] IGN alum Naomi Kyle takes us on a tour of her island where her villagers live a luxurious, pampered lifestyle.

Lauren Lapkus' Picturesque Island Tour

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/20/lauren-lapkus-picturesque-island-tour-animal-crossing-new-horizons"] Lauren Lapkus shows off her Animal Crossing: New Horizons island that's full of perfectly manicured orchards, paved streets, and an eclectic home.

Jessica Chobot's Japan-Inspired Island Tour

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/20/jessica-chobots-japan-inspired-island-tour-animal-crossing-new-horizons"] Jessica Chobot invites us into her (virtual) humble abode where she shows off her Japan-inspired island, her gothic outfits, furniture, horror inspired room and more!

Austin Creed's (Xavier Woods) Training Dojo Island Tour

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/19/austin-creeds-xavier-woods-training-dojo-island-tour-animal-crossing-new-horizons"] WWE's Austin Creed, aka Xavier Woods, invites us into his island where he shows off his dojo full of training rooms, locker rooms, and of course, a wrestling ring.

Japanese Breakfast's (Michelle Zauner) Fighting Pit Island Tour

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/19/japanese-breakfasts-michelle-zauner-fighting-pit-island-tour-animal-crossing-new-horizons"] Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast takes us on a tour of her island that is part home and part fighting arena.

Cliff & Lauren Bleszinski's Paradise Island Tour

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/19/cliff-lauren-bleszinskis-paradise-island-tour-animal-crossing-new-horizons"] Cliff and Lauren Bleszinski take us on a tour of their island full of custom designed patterns, furniture, and '80s cyberpunk vibes.

Felicia Day's Thrifty Island Tour

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/18/felicia-days-thrifty-island-tour-animal-crossing-new-horizons"] Felicia Day of Geek & Sundry and The Guild, shows off her island, including some of her least favorite residents, her rustic kitchen, and living room "straight up out of Restoration Hardware".

The Merrell Twins’ Super Cute Island Tour

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/17/the-merrell-twins-super-cute-island-tour-animal-crossing-new-horizons"] We visit Vanessa and Veronica Merrell's island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. They show off all their cute furniture, and customized homes.

Matthew Mercer’s D&D-Inspired Island Tour

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/17/matthew-mercers-dd-inspired-island-tour-animal-crossing-new-horizons"] Matthew Mercer (the voice of McCree from Overwatch), takes us on an island tour in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. This Dungeons & Dragons-inspired island is full of castles, magic, and so much more. Be sure to check out the full Summer of Gaming schedule. Lauren Gallaway is a Social Media Coordinator for IGN. Her island's name is Narnia and she plays everyday. Find her tweeting at @LaurenGallaway.