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Sebastian Stan in Thunderbolts* (2025)

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Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) - REVIEW

Let's be honest, it felt rather inevitable that Deadpool and Wolverine would come together and it's everything you'd hoped it to be. Anyone worrying about the prospect of a Disney owned Deadpool generally needn't worry as this is every bit as R rated and edgy as the first two movies and likewise goes all out. Does it give the Marvel Cinematic Universe a much needed shot in the arm? Not really for me because it doesn't quite feel like an actual part of the MCU even though it casts aside most of the side characters from Deadpool 1 and 2. This film instead does what Spider-Man: No Way Home did in effectively using the Multiverse phase to do its own thing. Deadpool and Wolverine at the very least is a tribute and final send-off to the Fox era of comic book movies that started with 2000's X-Men.

This still has plenty of fourth wall breaking quips from Ryan Reynold's Deadpool that pokes fun at everything from Hugh Jackman's perfect send-off in Logan, the Disney/Fox merger to even the state of the MCU itself. It never feels like it's ever being held back and is very funny from start to finish and most, if not all, of that comes down to Ryan Reynolds who has unquestionable mastered this role to perfection. But this movie has an added edge thanks to the return of Jackman's Wolverine who likewise has mastered his iconic character over the two decades. Reynolds and Jackman have incredible chemistry together whether they're working together, trading insults or fighting each other. The plot is a bit by the numbers that utilises the multiverse concept for some very fun moments that I won't spoil here but it is those moments that you'll remember rather than the plot. A big shout out should be given to Matthew Macfadyen's hilarious, villainous performance as Mr. Paradox. It's all terrific fun.

VERDICT

Deadpool and Wolverine may not reinvent or save the MCU as such, but it is consistently funny, bloody and a terrific night out at the cinema. What more could you want?

4/5

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Doctor Strange #177

Cover Date: February 1969 On-Sale Date: November 5, 1968

This issue we get one of the most iconic coves for the series and probably for the era. We conclude the first phase of the Sons of Satannish arc, trigger phase two and, thanks to the powers that be at Marvel, Doc gets a new look. Rumor has it that the editorial at Marvel wanted Doc to look more like a superhero. That means he's loses the baggy tunic and gains a skin tight bodysuit. Now we know Doc is as cut as some of the other heroes. His cloak's collar gets a bit of a reshaping. His cool leopard spotted orange gloves turn into blue pointy ones and his tights now end in form fitting boots. Oh, he also gets a mask. It's also blue and rather featureless.

Doc and Clea have been exiled by Asmodeus to another dimension. The first few pages of the story illustrate this journey with Doc spouting lots of flowery purple prose. Gene gives us lots of swirling color.

As they arrive at their hostile destination, the pair run into a wall. Doc blunts the impact with a hasty spell but is unsure if it protected Clea.

Oof! That had to hurt. Once he gets his senses back, he checks on the silver-haired temptress. She's okay and he gives us more purple prose.

They start to explore and it's not long before the ground itself tries to eat Clea. It then tries the same trick with Doc. Doc escapes from the trap and proceeds to look for Clea. He frets about breaking out high above the ground without his Cloak of Levitation. But Doc is a powerful wizard who can levitate without it if necessary so I'm not sure why that's a concern. The Eye of Agamotto suddenly appears and we'll soon find out how that came to be as the cloak and eye were confiscated by the Sons of Satannish last issue.

Doc finds Clea and frees her. She asks about the eye and we find out that the amulet Asmodeus confiscated is empty and he's been hiding the eye itself on their journey here.

Meanwhile Asmodeus is perusing the stolen Book of the Vishanti. While I'm sure it's pretty amazing, calling it the source of ALL occult knowledge is probably a bit of a stretch.

The Sons second-in-command, Marduk, questions Asmodeus saying "Mine" and asks if he meant "Ours?" "Of course, Marduk, of course!" Then a little surprise springs on Asmodeus as the book suddenly does a fade out. Yeah, Doc wasn't as dumb and naive as you thought. He set a trap.

Asmodeus checks out the Satan Sphere and we see the book is in the hands of an old friend.

Asmodeus the reveals his plan to the rest of his cult. He will call forth Surtur and Ymir to wreck up the place. This is the first time we learn of Vishanti magic co-mingling with Asgardian magic.

Surtur does look a bit like Heat-Miser there. I wonder if Rankin and Bass read this before they produced their "Year Without a Santa Claus" special. Next, Asmodeus and his cult perform the requested Trance of Transferal. We get a look at how slimy Asmodeus really is. Not only does he steal all their power, but he then banishes them to somewhere else. Never fear, we haven't seen the last of them and we'll find out where they went. Later.

That truly is a low blow, Asmodeus! But he's not done with the dirty tricks. He's got to go to Tibet and steal back the Book of the Vishanti. To most easily enter the old dude's pad he's disguising himself as Doc using "the very air breathed last by my vanquished foe!"

As Asmodeus heads to Tibet, we switch to Doc and Clea resting for a moment. It doesn't last as the local flora attempts to eat Doc. The plant starts to transform Doc into a likeness of itself and with his hands transformed he can't work most spells. He must resort to the Eye of Agamotto again. Oddly, the amulet has appeared at Docs neck again. Not sure how that got there. I thought it was just the Eye that came along for the ride. The Eye goes on a trip through the dimensions.

The Eye goes back to the Earth cemetery and it turns out the cloak that the cult confiscated was a fake and the real one was hidden. The Eye retrieves it and returns it to Doc and Clea.

Doc anticipated losing the first round and placed a lot of his power in the cloak. Once it returns to Doc he's able to free himself from the hungry flora. Now it's time for the pair to head back to Earth and confront The Sons of Satannish. Doc doesn't yet know it's just Asmodeus left. Doc encounters a problem. Because Asmodeus has stolen Doc's face, he can't re-enter his home dimension. But Doc is a smart guy. He has a cunning plan!

And thus we get our first view of Doc's new look. I'm not sure how a mask is able to circumvent a multi-versal law that seems to be preventing them from re-entering, but I'll just go with it for now.

Smarty-pants Doc also realizes that the spell on the Book of Vishanti has kicked and and that Asmodeus stole his image to more easily get into the Ancient One's pad. The newly clad Doc heads directly to Tibet.

Doc arrives in the nick of time to confront Asmodeus. Asmodeus jumps immediately into the fray.

Doc surmises from Asmodeus' increased power and that he's gone solo that his fellow cultists have met a miserable fate. He counters the attack.

Asmodeus thinks Doc's counter attack should have killed him and also thinks that he'll never use his full strength. Doc won't kill Asmodeus. The exchange also confirms to The Ancient One that the Doc who looks like Doc is an imposter. Despite the fact that world/universe is at stake here, The Ancient One decides to take a hands-off approach to the situation. Maybe the old duffer is a bit past it.

Doc asks Asmodeus to surrender. He has come to the decision that he will do whatever it takes to stop his evil doppelganger. Asmodeus realizes this and is about to unleash his own full strength on Doc. He doesn't get the chance. His ticker gives out.

Doc thinks it's over, but The Ancient One hints that it's not. However, before he gets into that, we have a moment that will soon be repeated over and over again on an about to debut show named Scooby-Doo. Doc unmasks the dying villain. (Note: Scooby's villains aren't usually dying in this situation.)

Jinkies Doc! It was Doc Benton all along! Benton passes to his eternal reward/punishment. The Ancient One tells Doc that he cast the spell of fire and ice. The Norse demons will soon be making an appearance! Thus begins the second and final phase of The Saga of the Sons of Satannish!

Even though I'm not a fan Doc looks that deviate too much from his classic appearance, this is definitely my favorite issue of this run. It's non-stop action. The plot drives the climax to a personal duel between Doc and Asmodeus. The method of giving Doc his new look is a bit shoehorned in and probably wouldn't have happened without interference from editorial. Roy gives Gene more opportunities to go hog wild with weirdness. We have a crazy dimension and lots of magic battles. Twice he gets to draw awesome portraits of Surtur and Ymir. And damn, if that isn't an awesome garb he gives The Ancient One. He gets a lovely high collar, a flowing cloak and robe and those wonderful pointed shoes! It's just awesome all around. Between Ditko's fashions and this The Ancient One should be taking a stroll along the catwalk. The even more dangerous phase begins next issue. And this time Doc will need help!

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So I've been stewing a bit with the whole concept of "MCU Fatigue" after my disappointment with The Marvels, and I think I've come to a realization.

See, most people when they shit on the modern MCU act like they're been putting out tons of terrible stuff. But looking at their track record, that's not actually true. In fact, I'd argue that the majority of their Phase 4 and 5 output has still been above average. The only real misses I'd count are FATWS, Dr. Strange 2, The Marvels, and maybe What If if I was feeling particularly uncharitable (and I guess Secret Invasion, but the bad response kept me away from that one so I've never watched it myself). Other than that, Marvel's still putting out a lot of good stuff.

The problem is they're not putting out a lot of great stuff.

Like, we need to take a step back and realize just how fucking insane the MCU's track record used to be. They didn't just put out good movies on a regular basis that put every other franchise to shame, they regularly released some of the most iconic superhero blockbusters of all time. They cranked out all-time classics on such a consistent basis that at this point, at least half of the top 20 greatest superhero movies of all time list would be taken up by MCU projects, maybe more. That's how they built trust with the general audience; not just consistency, but the promise of greatness. People flocked to the MCU not just because there was a near guarantee of a well-made fun time at the cinema, but because that was a strong probability you were going to see something truly spectacular.

Seriously, just look at the studio's track record through Phase 2 and 3. Iron Man 3, Captain America 2 and 3, the first two Guardians movies, Thor Ragnorak, Black Panther, Infinity War and Endgame... you could argue that over half of their movie output from this period was unqualified home runs. And sure, maybe Thor 2 was a dud and Avengers 2 was disappointing, but it didn't matter because there was always the promise of another masterpiece waiting in the wings. People weathered the occasional misstep because they could trust the MCU to always find its way back to greatness.

But now consider: how many all-time bangers can you name from Phases 4 and 5?

Like, I can name a few. Wandavision, Black Panther 2, Guardians 3, Spider-Man 3, maybe Ms. Marvel if I pretend episode 5 doesn't exist (and I've heard Loki season 2 was also great, but that's another one I haven't seen yet). But the ratio of Big Deal Events to Just Another Marvel Thing has gotten much steeper. Between the movies and the Disney+ series, Marvel's cranking out more stuff than ever, but it hasn't been cranking out landmarks any faster than it used to. It's just shoving a lot more padding between the properties that really set the world on fire. And it's training the audience, unintentionally, to no longer associate the MCU with guaranteed smash successes every other weekend.

And I still like most of the MCU's current output! But I don't love it as much as some of its older stuff. Black Widow and Shang-Chi are good, but not quite great. Eternals I will defend to my dying breath, but it was destined for cult classic status. Love and Thunder I would argue is actually pretty fantastic, fuck you fight me, and Quantummania is fine, you guys, but I wouldn't die defending them the way I would, say, Iron Man 3. And as much as I enjoyed Hawkeye, Moon Knight and She-Hulk, you can only watch so much Pretty Good TV before it starts to feel like a chore.

This deluge of content hasn't resulted in tons of more Great Marvel Stuff. It's just resulted in tons of more Good, Okay, and Not That Great Actually Marvel Stuff. It's resulted in audiences feeling like you can't trust Marvel to regularly crank out classics that change the way you view superhero media. And it turns out, it gets a lot harder to justify spending so much time on such an overstuffed time-sink of a franchise when it can't guarantee you a steady stream of masterpieces on a regular basis.

Especially with so much more of it coming out now in such a painfully short timespan. Even in Marvel's busiest years, they used to max out at three movies per year and a couple spinoffs like the Netflix shows that you didn't need to watch to feel up to date. You went out to the movies a couple times a year and were basically guaranteed a good movie every time, and that was it. Now, though, with the Disney+ content, it feels like a constant battle to not fall behind, to keep up with tons of stuff you're just kind of enjoying to justify getting to the increasingly few nuggets of true gold. This stuff would need a track record just as good as the Phase 2/3 days to justify sitting through so much of it, and it just... doesn't. And the second you drop off from exhaustion, it's already roaring ahead and leaving you with too much to ever reasonably catch up on if you're not prepared for a couple days of heavy bingeing.

The shared universe model is fucking hard. Every studio's failed attempt to copy Marvel's playbook is a testament to that. The fact it even maintained its cultural domination as long as it did is nothing short of a miracle. Because it turns out, even being consistently good isn't enough to maintain the level of trust and engagement necessary for such a long haul. You need to be consistently excellent. You need audiences to come away from every other event singing your praises as the new gold standard of blockbuster cinema. And the second you can't maintain that standard anymore, all that goodwill slowly bleeds out as more and more people decide that the effort it takes to keep up with everything is no longer worth the reward.

Does the MCU recover from this? I don't know. At this point, what it needs to do more than anything is slow the fuck down instead of overloading audiences with too many shows and movies to keep up with. Maybe it's not the dominant cultural force anymore, but with a little patience and willingness to sacrifice quantity for quality, it can at least re-establish itself as a franchise worth sticking around for. Marvel used to be special; with a little luck, maybe it can be again.

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This weekend’s MCU developments, fresh out of Comic-Con and on DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE's massive opening weekend, seem to indicate that Disney's trying to make the year 2026 - as I've mentioned before - into their proverbial next 2019.

A repeat of a year where they just dominated with billion dollar smashes, with few valleys in-between... They made *bank* with CAPTAIN MARVEL, AVENGERS: ENDGAME, ALADDIN, TOY STORY 4, THE LION KING, FROZEN II, and STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER.

Of course, that was a rare occasion where the planets pretty much aligned for them... CAPTAIN MARVEL directly preceded ENDGAME, and of course ENDGAME was the big climax to the entire "Infinity Saga" of the MCU: Three phases, 11 years of movies, all down to that one big battle. ALADDIN and LION KING were remakes of some of Disney's most iconic and beloved animated films. TOY STORY 4, following up the huge smash that was TOY STORY 3 by almost a decade, almost as long of a wait between 2 & 3. FROZEN II, sequel to their animated phenomenon. RISE OF SKYWALKER was the end of the entire Skywalker Saga, 9 movies across five decades...

I think they keep wanting to recreate that, even though the 2020s are a much different time from this past decade, and some of those "brands" are now kinda stale...

So they revealed at Comic-Con that AVENGERS 5 has dropped the Kang stuff altogether, the Russo Brothers have returned to direct (along with SECRET WARS, arriving 2027), Dr. Doom is now the main villain and is played by none other than Robert Downey Jr., and it's called AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY. A lot of fans, from what I understand, are very mixed on this. Some feel it's desperation at this point, after their Kang/multiverse plans for phases 4-6 just didn't seem to pan out, and arguably weren't planned too well in advance - Majors accusations or no Majors accusations. So, go to an iconic villain who has been portrayed in live-action before, and get the beloved actor who played Tony Stark to make his grand return as this all-time Marvel villain that could very well be a thinly-written portrayal that strips the character of what makes him compelling and richly-written in the comics... Maybe, we don't know, the movie's far from being done... But the announcement definitely caught me off guard.

But yeah, add that to 2026... A year with, tentatively, two new STAR WARS movies: THE MANDALORIAN & GROGU, and an untitled movie about Rey 15 years after the events of RISE OF SKYWALKER. Familiar faces. Also TOY STORY 5. And a live-action remake of the beloved MOANA... Though, somewhat differentiating 2026 from 2019 is the possibility of new original movies from the two animation studios: A Pixar in the spring, and a WDAS in the autumn. In 2019, both studios only offered up sequels. There are a couple other slots Disney has for 2026 as well, which will likely go to some 20th Century/Searchlight movies. 2019 was when Disney finished their acquisition of 20th Century, and... The line-up that year was either movies they didn't give a damn about, or just didn't cut it. That was the year of... DARK PHOENIX, STUBER, THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN... Movies that didn't get greenlit under Disney's watch, but these 2026 movies will be, so maybe those will do better for them.

So yes, I can kinda tell that Iger's Disney is still chasing that 2019 high. Surefire hits based on old favorites, but I think in the case of the MCU, it really isn't - say - 2017 anymore. Announce both DOOMSDAY and SECRET WARS back then, and the roof is blown off the joint. But we're in 2024 now, and while Deadpool teaming up with Hugh Jackman's iconic go as Wolverine is expectedly doing amazing business, Captain Marvel joining forces with Ms. Marvel and Rambeau (two characters largely established in two Disney+ shows) did horribly, as did a third Ant-Man movie. CAPTAIN AMERICA 4 without Chris Evans, this THUNDERBOLTS* thing, and another go at Marvel's First Family could reverse this, maybe not... Tellingly, BLADE - still ostensibly scheduled for November of next year - didn't get a mention at all during the presentation. We know it has been held up, that they just can't seem to crack what was already done w/o pools full of Disney money back in the 1990s... Maybe it goes to show that something as neat as Blade falls apart when you try to force it into the fractured framework of the MCU. BLADE would've had a much easier time, I feel, if it were being developed during the first two phases w/o Ike Perlmutter around.

I guess at this point, it either opens in fall 2026 after DOOMSDAY releases, or it'll debut after SECRET WARS. I don't know anymore. The MCU was certainly imperfect from the word-go, but the character interactions and dynamics, the fun soap opera-like tricks, and often memorable moments got us through the big tangle of it all. The novelty of this big cinematic universe with all these characters from multiple movies crossing over was just such a real novelty circa 2010-2019, it was done on a scale that no one really saw beforehand. But that has now worn off, what with many of the OGs having died or left. It's not too late to reinvent it, and go a new direction after SECRET WARS. One that doesn't recreate what came before.

I think audiences have gravitated towards that kind of superhero movie now... The likes of the SPIDER-VERSE movies, THE BATMAN, etc. Both a handful of recent MCUs and the last of the old DC movie-verse films largely got rejected, so the tricks of the 2010s no longer work. It's about personal stakes and distinct style and a vision now. Unless it's a pre-established portrayal of a character that audiences love (like Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool and Jackman's Wolverine), you gotta be more than just a garden variety CG spectacle. It's why I'm curious as to how James Gunn and Peter Safran will launch the live-action end of their new DC Universe. Do SUPERMAN, SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW, THE AUTHORITY, BRAVE AND THE BOLD, etc. all stand out on their own? Or do they feel like episodes with little to no visual/storytelling differences?

Either Marvel Studios are onto something, or this is some last-ditch attempt to drum up a lot of interest again and make the end of Phase 5 and all of Phase 6 flop-less. Less MARVELS, more GUARDIANS/DEADPOOL 3-sized stuff.

What caught **my** interest the most were the details revealed about their new Fantastic Four film, now titled THE FANTASTIC 4: FIRST STEPS. Continuing their little way of differentiating their movies from the adaptations that came before. Fantastic Four already had two* iterations (*not counting the unreleased 1994 Roger Corman film), the 2005 movie was called FANTASTIC FOUR, as was the 2015 movie, though everyone calls it FANT4STIC. This tells you it's the Marvel Studios MCU F4 movie! Just like how their Hulk movie was THE INCREDIBLE HULK, five years after the release of the 2003 movie HULK. And how their first Spider-Man solo movie added the subtitle HOMECOMING. Also, it's like we get an F4 every 10 years now. The Tim Story-directed movie with Chris Evans in 2005, the next version in 2015, and now this version. Next year. 2025.

It had been teased that this film would have a more '60s flavor to it, which always made sense, given that the Fantastic Four debuted in the early 1960s and directly correlated with space age exploration. The setting of this film is described as a sort-of '60s retro future, and the first look at it certainly confirms it... And what's more, Michael Giacchino is doing the score.

This is literally THE INCREDIBLES!

I remember for many years, some people joked that they didn't need to make a "good" Fantastic Four movie. One already existed: THE INCREDIBLES. And of course, THE INCREDIBLES is highly inspired by the same space age aesthetics that inform the original F4 comics and most superhero/sci-fi stuff of that era. They both have stretchy and invisible characters. And Giacchino did the score for that film. Brad Bird grew up during that period, and it's all over his animated classic. Tim Story's FANTASTIC FOUR was in post-production when THE INCREDIBLES came out, and he had made changes to his movie, fearing similarities that were always inevitable.

So maybe this 2025 movie, part of the MCU, finally works. That Marvel's First Family finally works as a live-action movie, and can stand on its own in a world where an amazing animated equivalent exists. Matt Shakman directs, who helmed WANDAVISION, which had three episodes heavily patterned after sitcoms made in the '50s, '60s, and '70s, so maybe I'll quite like this movie. It's the one future MCU movie, outside of BLADE, that actually has my interest.

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We've been waiting with bated breath for some official news on Marvel's Fantastic Four movie for a long time. The wait, though, is finally over, as the comic book giant has dropped some massive news about its hotly-anticipated film.

First up, the biggest reveal of the lot: the Fantastic Four movie's official cast. Making the announcement on its social media channels – including X/Twitter – Marvel confirmed that Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us), Vanessa Kirby (Napoleon), Joseph Quinn (Stranger Things), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear) have officially signed on to play Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman, Johnny Storm/The Human Torch, and Ben Grimm/The Thing.

But wait, there's more… Marvel also revealed that the movie will now fly into theaters on July 25, 2025. That was the date previously held by Marvel Phase 5 film Thunderbolts, whose latest release delay is sure to bump it out of that lineup of movies and Disney Plus shows and into Marvel Phase 6.

The movie also has a new title: it's now called The Fantastic 4, which is a two-fold marketing plot from Marvel Studios. For one, it's a nostalgic call-back to the title of the iconic superhero group's first-ever comic book – The Fantastic Four #1, which was released in November 1961. Perhaps more importantly, though, The Fantastic 4 title differentiates it from the superhero team's previous big-screen outings – those being 2005's Fantastic Four and its 2015 reboot namesake.

Lastly, The Fantastic 4's first piece of official artwork has been unveiled by Marvel (see the X post above). The Disney subsidiary revealed the film's new name and release date alongside said artwork, which is certainly giving off the retro-futuristic vibes that the supergroup are renowned for. Marvel's Fantastic Four poster also teases when the movie might be set, too.

The end of a drawn-out, rumor-filled era

The Fantastic Four casting rumor mill can finally rest (Image credit: Marvel Comics)

It's about time we learned official details about The Fantastic 4. Ever since the superhero movie was first announced in July 2019, there's been no end to the speculation about who'll play the iconic quartet. Indeed, the rumor mill has been in overdrive for at least 18 months, with a number of big-name stars reportedly holding talks with Marvel.

In January 2022 we first reported that Marvel was ready to cast the lead roles in its Fantastic Four film, only for the comic book giant to, well, not do so. Since then, Jurassic World star Bryce Dallas Howard batted away suggestions she would play The Invisible Woman, Star Wars alumnus Adam Driver was linked with playing the group's legendary villain Doctor Doom and Richards, and the likes of Margot Robbie, Paul Mescal, and Dev Patel were reportedly tapped for various roles.

In January 2022 we first reported that Marvel was ready to cast the lead roles in its Fantastic Four film, only for the comic book giant to, well, not do so. Since then, Jurassic World star Bryce Dallas Howard batted away suggestions she would play The Invisible Woman, Star Wars alumnus Adam Driver was linked with playing the group's legendary villain Doctor Doom and Richards, and the likes of Margot Robbie, Paul Mescal, and Dev Patel were reportedly tapped for various roles.

All in all, the sheer number of Fantastic Four movie cast rumors sent Marvel fans into a tailspin, and led director Matt Shakman to ask fans to ignore the growing speculation about who would feature.

Things, though, continued to escalate. Per an unlikely source, Marvel was said to have officially cast Pedro Pascal as Mr. Fantastic in early February – the apparent confirmation coming three months after Pascal was reportedly tapped to star in the Marvel film. Shakman appeared to reveal that this was the case on Instagram before deleting the post 24 hours later once the unveiling gained traction.

Vanessa Kirby seemed set to play Storm, too, with the Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning actor coyly telling TechRadar it "would be an honor" to portray The Invisible Woman in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Ebon Moss-Bachrach was similarly skittish when asked about his likely involvement in January.

Thankfully, Marvel has put an end to all the long-running speculation, and finally put us all out of our misery – and by misery, we mean made us all the more excited for The Fantastic 4. July 2025 can't come soon enough.

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the content.

yadda yadda independent roleplay blog featuring canon characters from all sorts of media. you curate the content you want to see. mature and dead dove content will be featured on this blog without tagging. pro doing whatever the hell you want since this is fiction and a hobby. two thumbs up when it comes to smut, but it comes with conditions.

the babes.

∙ work in progress character info sheet is located here. ∙ Kim Hong-jin "Horangi" — Call of Duty ∙ Piers Nivans — Resident Evil ∙ Roy Harper "Arsenal" — DC Prime Earth ∙ Cole Cash "Grifter" — DC Prime Earth ∙ Akihiro "Daken" — Marvel 616 ∙ Varro — Spartacus TV ∙ Lambert — Witcher games & books ∙ Olrox — Castlevania TV ∙ Nogitsune — Teen Wolf ∙ Ben Braeden — Supernatural TV ∙ Jin Marito — Bucchigiri ∙ Ryōmen Sukuna — Jujutsu Kaisen ∙ Getō Suguru — Jujutsu Kaisen ∙ Dean Winchester — Supernatural TV

the writer.

disgustingly older than 18. horridly older than 20. if i were under 25, i'd be a happy boy and bragging about it. male (he/him) and gay — just like all my muses. i am very friendly and open minded; i just have no interest being your bff or your therapist.

the rules.

1. one-liners and single paragraph threads bore me. gimme content. gimme details. furthermore, plotting is encouraged and is more certainly a two way street. 2. i am selective but going back and forth about being running a mutuals only blog. for now, non-followers can send in asks. 3. do not fucking reblog my headcanons and edits if we're not mutuals. reblog images and memes from the source; this really pisses me the fuck off if you fail to do so. if i tag you in something, you are, of course, free to reblog it from me. 4. i will not tag individual "triggers". the only thing i will tag is nsfw images as freaky!! this is pro-creativity zone. don't like something, do not follow me. 5. cut yer damn posts. tag yer fucking posts. i will not follow people who post excessive negativity and excessive mun images like it's twatter. 6. icons aren't guaranteed because they take god damn time. 7. i do keep up with the jujutsu kaisen manga on a weekly basis. please do not share leaks. i will tag all manga spoilers as spoiler alert! 8. when it comes to daken, i do not write him through his redemption/hero phase. he will only be portrayed as a villain here. 9. all of my muses are cis-male with the exception of the nogitsune who is sexless and genderless. 10. smut will only occur with male muses as all my muses are written as gay.. except akihiro who is technically pansexual in the canon. i used to be really loose when it came to smut and ended up getting bored, sooo there needs to be compatibility between us, the characters, and a fun plot built around doing da nasty. 11. nsfw memes can be sent by all mutuals even if we haven't written before or plotted. don't continue them as threads unless i've given you approval.

straight up i fucking love crossovers even if i'm not familiar with the fandom your character is from, i'll give you a shot if i find it vibes with what i got going on here. however there are some fandoms that i have no interest in or do not like, such as: animated disney shows, the vampire diaries, star wars, wwe.

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1, 2 and 17 for DC? ^^

Thank you so much for the ask! I love doing these :3

What originally drew me to it?

Well as a kid I watched the Batman animated series from 2004 religiously, and my mom was also a huge Batman fan in her day so it felt only natural that i'd be exposed to and love a bunch of Batman media! That was my backbone for it, but then after my intense weeb phase I was redrawn into the Batman fandom by I think a Jason Todd fan edit? I'm not quite sure but Jason's story was what drew me back in.

2. What I like most and least about it?

oh, haha.... so much

I like DC over Marvel in particular because I feel that Marvel doesn't have that human connection that DC can foster so easily. DC characters feel warmer, and more human (even though Marvel has more actual humans in it). I like how certain authors can tell such compelling stories in these universes, the endless possibilities, the loving interactions between iconic characters, the lorebuilding, all of it is amazing!

But as for dislikes... too many cooks in the kitchen. WAY too many. Anyone who wants to start reading the comics is going to have to fight demons for any sort of coherent storyline. Manga is currently wildly overtaking comic books in the graphic novel market and for good reason! You want to read Naruto? Start at chapter 1! You want to read Superman? Well there's the 1976 line and the Superman Returns line after world 3 which is- you get what I mean? It's very hard to get into. Also, at this point, DC authors need to just write fanfiction. It's so annoying to rehash the basic same storyline over and over again in different fonts and colors. Earth 3, 4, 5, 6 and fucking 1,000,000 with their slightly different worlds with slightly different Batmans. Everything is too cluttered and there is too much of everything. Not to mention they're still letting the same ol bigoted authors (including a literal former FBI agent??) write comics. Enough is enough bro!!

And then my pet peeve for Batman in particular is the recent 'dark' path he's taken. No Batman author knows why or what Batman is or does. They make him brutally, horrifically violent. They make him cold and uncaring. They make him hate his kids. They make him a real womanizer instead of a pretend one. Batman isn't a hero who took to the streets of Gotham to protect little kids from the trauma he went through as a kid, now he's just an over glorified abusive cop. Batman is supposed to be a father. A good friend. A comforting hand in the darkness of life. Balancing his persona, his stony face, and his loving nature is the entire appeal of Batman.

17. The line of dialogue I quote most often

haha, i'm sure this is obvious considering I rant and rave about it every other day but

"You somehow found a way to win... where everyone still loses!" - The Joker, Batman: Under the Red Hood (right after Batman kills Jason)

It's just such a good quote that encapsulates the entirety of the past 30 years of Batman and the whole Jason Todd morality thing, fuck! Judd Winick knows how to kill 'em. Literally.

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share ten different favorite characters from ten different pieces of media in no particular order, then send this to 10 people (anon or not, your choice)

Oh this is a good one, thank you anon! ^^

Tianyou Zhao - Yakuza: Like a Dragon I have to start with this one, obviously. Who do you take me for? If you have been on my blog for 2 minutes, you know what I'm about. Has a big mouth, handsome, charming. His style. His voice. All of it. Love the "tough guy is secretly a softie" types.

2. Yato - Noragami Yato did nothing wrong ever and I won't hear otherwise. Okay maybe he did and his approach to a lot of things is pretty yikes as he tries to keep Yukine and Hiyori out of harms way. But still. Absolute Trash King.

3. Shorter Wong - Banana Fish I have with absolute fashion disaster icon characters who wear shades, own a restaurant and are gang leaders, okay? He's cute and loyal and I am in denial. Pls watch Banana Fish, it's so good.

4. Bruno Bucciarati - Jojo's Bizarre Adventure (Part 5) He's so caring and driven you will forget how crazy he is as he hides it underneath a layer of politeness.

5. Kaiji Itou - Kaiji Kaiji is one of the smartest and dumbest characters ever at the same time, and also one of the most pathetic ones. He has a good heart and a gambling problem and he never knows when to quit.

6. V - Devil May Cry 5 Something about his bony ass, his tattoos, the poetry reading have compelled me. He is a nice contrast to the rest of the cast and I found his relationship with essentially himself and the others very interesting.

7. Castiel - Supernatural I know. Don't laugh. Yes, I watched all of Supernatural and yes, I loved it with all its flaws. This was actually a hard decision between him and Dean ngl. It was very interesting to watch him go from cold soldier to a caring angel.

8. Demon Salvatore - The Vampire Diaries Yes, I was a teen during the 2010's and it shows. Twilight was peaking and vampires were the shit. All the girls had either a crush on him or on Stefan. That smirk and the bad boy aesthetic got to me.

9. Loki Look, you can say about the MCU what you want, I don't watch Marvel stuff anymore either. But there was a phase and he's still dear to me. If nothing else he got me super into Norse mythology so there is that.

10. Ronan Lynch - The Raven Cycle The only character to represent a book series. Sad, I know. I should read more. Ronan is another though guy who is kind of a softie. Especially for Adam. Also his ability to pull stuff out of his dreams is super cool.

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mommies. 💋

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Aubrey Plaza in Agatha All Along Ep. 1 'Seekest Thou The Road'

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alright I'm sick of the "phase 4 is like phase 1" argument.

in phase 1 at least we got The Avengers at the end. and we had to go through 5 movies to get to it, not 7 movies, 9 TV shows and 2 specials that got us nowhere.

phase 1 built up to one of the most epic superhero movies. and back then, marvel was barely tainting the terrain, they didn't know what the audience would like.

now they're basically the film industry.

which sure, makes sense as to why they are constantly dropping new content. but it feels like they're taking us fans for granted because they know we're gonna stick around.

and I don't know if we should.

I don't know if we should continue to watch all that crap content just because it might lead to a great thing. or because we're fans.

honestly I'm tired of watching mediocre films and shows that don't excite me, and it feels like a responsibility at this point.

plus, remember how exciting it was 3 years ago? when marvel released 2 movies per year so they kept us invested and impatient? and having to wait was fine because it was worth it in the end.

and sure they have to build the characters up for what's coming. but... what's coming? what's the big thing we're expecting? and why do we have to watch so much content that gets boring halfway through?

if marvel doesn't want to release movies on the big screen, what if they make their boring TV shows... TV movies? so we can skip the slow and unnecessary scenes and plotlines?

I'm certain I am not the only one who gave up on shows like she-hulk because of how bad they were. or because it felt unnecessary and like a waste of time. and trust me, it hurts to even say that anything mcu related is a waste of time. because I've loved marvel for years.

I'm not saying it's wrong if you enjoy watching what they put out, because even i like a lot of it, all I'm trying to say is that it could be so much better if marvel didn't release a thousand projects a year because unavoidably, some are gonna suck.

and maybe if they lowered it to 3 per year, they'd get more time to write, produce and film, plus I'm sure most of it would be great. AND the iconic marvel hype would come back.

so yeah, phase 4 is the beginning of a new mcu era. but it sadly doesn't feel as the previous phases. it's overwhelming and tiring to get through.

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Utter(ly) Random: Disney Expo (D23)

September 2nd saw the Disney Expo, or D23, take place in Anaheim, California. Trailers, announcements, and ceremonies took center stage, as Disney revealed works that would be released in the next few years. Here are a few pieces that took place that caught my attention.

MARVEL MOVIES

Superheros were not left out of the D23 announcements. The footage was revealed for the much anticipated Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, scheduled for release on November 11, 2022. The clip showed Queen Ramonda criticizing the U.N. for attempting to steal vibranium following the death of T’Challa, as well as the strength of Dora Milaje. This seems to be setting the stage for the upcoming battles with Namor and the Atlanteans.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is actually the first film released in Phase 5 of the MCU. Revealed footage showed Lang, Van Dyne and Pym being forced into the quantum realm and facing Kang the Conqueror.

Entirely shot in black and white, the Werewolf by Night follows a group of monster hunters seeking beasts that live among them. This movie is scheduled to be released in October.

The Marvels, Thunderbolts, Captain America: New World Order, and Fantastic Four all had footage revealed and further announcements about production.

MARVEL T.V

Ironheart, a television series following a superhero of the same name, has Riri Williams played by Dominique Thorne at the helm. She is also spotted in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, making her iconic Ironheart armor. The series is a sequel to Black Panther.

The Loki trailer was released for season 2, promising that Loki is back to his antics.

Echo, which was the antagonist for Hawkeye, will get her own show, and Daredevil: Born Again has Charlie Cox donning his vigilante costume again. Secret Invasion saw the return of Fury and the “invasion” of the shape-changing aliens known as the Skrull.

LIVE ACTION AND ANIMATION

Pixar announced some upcoming works as well as a surprise sequel.

Elemental, which follows two elements on the opposite side of the spectrum, must navigate their growing relationship as polar opposites.

Elio is centered around an 11-year-old boy of the same name who finds himself as the emissary for Earth after accidentally decoding a message from aliens.

Riley is back! Inside Out 2 follows a teenage Riley navigating new emotions and new challenges.

Disney+ will have some new movies and shows hitting their platform this year and in the next coming years.

Zootopia+ will arrive in November and will be a collection of shorts following the citizens of Zootopia.

Iwaju will be released in 2023 and follows an heiress named Tola and a boy names Kole.

Strange Worlds which will be in THEATERS Thanksgiving 2022 follow the Clades who are explorers.

Wish is about the star that so many of the beloved Disney characters wish upon. Set in the Kingdom of Roses, Asha sees darkness settling in the kingdom that only she sees. Making a desperate plea to the stars, an actual star (aptly named Star) falls to help Asha save the kingdom.

The sisters are back! Hocus Pocus 2 will cast a spell on Disney+ on September 30th.

Disenchanted, a surprise sequel to Enchanted, has Amy Adams, James Marsden, and Patrick Dempsey reprising their roles. It will be streaming on Disney+ in November.

Peter Pan & Wendy, Haunted Mansion, Mufasa: The Lion King, Snow White, and The Little Mermaid will be getting live-action boots.

Most releases take place in the 2023–2024 year, and some are released throughout the rest of this year.

It’s too early for me to make any clear assumptions about releases or to criticize anything. I think I’ll wait for more information to be released before I do a breakdown, or if I’m excited about anything.

Are you excited about any Disney/Pixar releases?

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Jeremy Renner’s Potential Return as Hawkeye Everything You Need to Know

Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) are eagerly awaiting the potential return of Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton, better known as Hawkeye. Recent rumors and official hints have sparked excitement, suggesting Renner might reprise his role as the iconic archer in future Marvel projects. As of now, Renner has expressed enthusiasm about the character and hinted he’s open to suiting up as Hawkeye again, but several factors could influence his return. In this article, we’ll dive into Renner’s journey with Marvel, recent news about his recovery from a serious accident, and updates on Marvel’s plans for upcoming Avengers movies and a possible “Hawkeye” Season 2. Here’s everything you need to know about Jeremy Renner’s anticipated return as Clint Barton, alongside other updates related to the MCU.

Jeremy Renner’s Journey as Hawkeye

Jeremy Renner joined the Marvel Universe in 2011 with a cameo as Clint Barton in Thor. Over the years, his character evolved from a loyal S.H.I.E.L.D. agent to one of the founding Avengers. In Avengers: Endgame, Clint’s storyline became particularly emotional, as he lost his family during Thanos' Snap and transformed into the vigilante Ronin. By the end of Endgame, Barton had seemingly retired, but Marvel’s Phase 4 project, Hawkeye, brought him back to train his successor, Kate Bishop, played by Hailee Steinfeld. Renner’s deep connection to the character is clear. “I’d love to be with everybody again,” he shared in an interview, signaling his willingness to return to the MCU’s upcoming Avengers project. If Marvel continues with its latest multiverse narratives, there’s every chance we might see Barton back in action, albeit in new and thrilling ways.

Jeremy Renner’s Potential Return as Hawkeye Everything You Need to Know (1) What We Know About Hawkeye Season 2 Marvel originally intended Hawkeye to be a standalone miniseries. However, due to the success and popularity of Kate Bishop, along with Barton’s ongoing fan support, rumors of a second season are circulating. While Marvel has yet to make an official announcement, sources indicate that discussions are underway. A continuation would likely focus more on Kate Bishop’s journey, but fans hope Barton’s role will remain integral. Recent reports on Hawkeye Season 2 have hinted at Steinfeld potentially taking on a larger role, giving Clint Barton a chance to step back, although not fully retire. With Marvel confirming over 60 characters in upcoming projects like Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, Barton’s presence could still bring added depth to the storyline.

Jeremy Renner’s Potential Return as Hawkeye Everything You Need to Know (1) Jeremy Renner’s Road to Recovery In January 2024, Renner returned to acting after his serious accident with a snowplow. His resilience and dedication to recovery have been inspiring to many. Following the accident, Renner shared updates, assuring fans that he’s focused on healing and open to reprising roles if the opportunity aligns with his recovery journey. Renner mentioned on the SmartLess podcast, “I think it’d be great . It’d be awesome.” Renner’s commitment to his craft has fans hopeful, yet mindful of his physical health. Marvel’s decision will likely consider his recovery, but Renner’s positivity indicates he’s prepared to jump back into action when the time is right.

Jeremy Renner’s Potential Return as Hawkeye Everything You Need to Know (2) Will Clint Barton Return in Avengers 5? The Marvel fanbase has been buzzing with rumors that Clint Barton could return in Avengers 5: The Kang Dynasty. According to Game Rant, Renner’s involvement in Avengers 5 would add another familiar face to a film expected to bring together an impressive roster of heroes. Renner himself has hinted at a potential comeback, saying, “I’m always down,” showing his interest in reconnecting with his Marvel family. If Barton joins the team in The Kang Dynasty, he may face new threats alongside Kate Bishop and other characters from Marvel’s Phase 4. Fans are hopeful that his character will bring wisdom and strategy to this new generation of Avengers. What’s Next for Hawkeye in the MCU? With Marvel shifting into its multiverse phase, the storyline possibilities for Clint Barton and the Hawkeye legacy are expansive. Whether Barton returns in a full capacity or as a mentor, his character holds deep significance for Marvel’s overarching narrative. As of now, we know that both Hailee Steinfeld and Jeremy Renner are interested in returning, which could mean future team-ups or spin-offs focused on the Barton legacy. If you’re curious about what’s next for Hawkeye and the Avengers, keep an eye on Marvel’s official announcements. With an evolving Phase 6 and new series under development, it’s clear that Marvel is set to keep fans engaged with more content, including returning favorites like Hawkeye. In Summary The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s plans for Clint Barton remain unofficial, but Jeremy Renner’s enthusiasm is apparent. With updates pointing to a Hawkeye Season 2 and possibilities for Avengers 5, there’s hope for fans who want to see Renner back in action. Renner’s recovery, his dedication to the character, and Marvel’s new generation of Avengers all contribute to a future where Clint Barton’s presence could be integral. For more updates on the MCU, follow sources like Entertainment Weekly and Marvel Studios directly on their social media channels to stay in the loop. What Happened to Jeremy Renner in the Snow Plow Accident?Jeremy Renner suffered severe injuries in a snow plow accident that took place in early 2023. The accident caused significant trauma, requiring multiple surgeries and extensive rehabilitation. His recovery journey, however, has shown Renner’s resilience and determination to return to his acting career.Will Jeremy Renner Return as Hawkeye?Yes, Jeremy Renner has expressed interest in reprising his role as Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While there are rumors of his character’s return in Avengers 5 and Hawkeye Season 2, official confirmation on project timelines is yet to be announced by Marvel Studios.Is There Going to Be a Hawkeye Season 2?According to reports, Marvel is planning a second season of Hawkeye, and Renner is expected to reprise his role alongside Hailee Steinfeld, who plays Kate Bishop. The new season will likely continue exploring Barton’s mentorship of Bishop, passing on the Hawkeye mantle.How Did Jeremy Renner Recover After the Accident?Renner’s recovery was extensive, involving surgeries, physical therapy, and personal resilience. Renner has shared insights into his journey back to health, inspiring fans with his commitment to recovery and eagerness to return to work, particularly in the MCU.What Role Will Clint Barton Play in Avengers 5?As Marvel fans anticipate Avengers 5, rumors suggest that Clint Barton, aka Hawkeye, will play a pivotal role, possibly as a mentor to the new Avengers team. While Renner has hinted at wanting to rejoin the Marvel family, fans eagerly await official announcements for his role in the upcoming film. Read the full article

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NVIDIA Reflex Enhances Fortnite Ch 2 & More Games Speed

NVIDIA Reflex: Fortnite Ch 2‘s Next-Level Gaming

NVIDIA Reflex

GeForce, desktop, and laptop latency are transformed by NVIDIA Reflex. It provides you a multiplayer edge and increases single-player responsiveness and enjoyment.

Since September 2020, over 90% of GeForce gamers have enabled NVIDIA Reflex, which has reduced PC latency in 130 games. Nine of the top ten competitive shooters Apex Legends, Call of Duty: Warzone, Counter-Strike 2, Fortnite, VALORANT, and Overwatch 2 support Reflex, along with blockbusters like Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Diablo IV, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Remnant 2, God of War, Hi-Fi RUSH, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Red Dead Redemption 2, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and Marvel’s Spider-Man Reflex’s innovative PC latency reduction technology let GeForce fans play over 10 billion hours of their favorite games in 2023.

Legends, Fortnite, and Valorant, the most popular competitive shooters, are avidly anticipated each season. Controls and winning odds improve with GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs with NVIDIA Reflex’s quickest frame rate and lowest latency in all three games. Each recently started releasing new seasonal upgrades.

It also evaluated Counter-Strike 2 performance and PC latency on GeForce RTX-powered laptops, released a new NVIDIA Reflex-compatible mouse, demonstrated how Reflex helps pro players get frag after frag in the game, and MechWarrior 5: Clans had Reflex support from the start.

Apex Legends: From The Rift Now Available With Reflex

With OG Legends, Weapons, and the enduring energy that began it all, Apex Legends’ latest From The Rift update allows you to travel back in time to the original Kings Canyon and experience the thrill of the inaugural Apex Games. But that’s only the start.

Redesigned to teleport DOC to allies, fly through the air, and deploy a forcefield to increase healing efficiency, Lifeline becomes a frontline powerhouse.

The sky is also opened by cosmic portals, which bring Rift Relics with strong weaponry and other powers to take your gameplay to new heights. With the original charge rifle or endless ammunition, the EPG-1 Launcher can hit harder than you can even recall. While Boost Kits grant you the ability to bend reality in order to phase into the void and avoid death, hop-ups such as “HP-Absorb” heal you with each hit.

Gain access to legendary skins, the Reactive Mozambique, and other items by mastering these cosmic tools and honing your arsenal with the Raptor’s Claw, a fantastic new Universal Melee Cosmetic. You can also climb the From the Rift Battle Pass.

NVIDIA Reflex boosts Apex Legends responsiveness by 37%, making shots and actions instantaneous. Additionally, you will be able to observe the action with the greatest resolutions and maximum clarity while gaming on a GeForce RTX 40 Series. This will aid you with opponent tracking and targeting, which will improve your battlefield performance.

Fortnite Ch. 2 Remix Available Now With Reflex

Here is the Remix for Fortnite Ch 2. Reimagined and remixed, the Island you know is back, including weekly location and loot drops that draw inspiration from some of the greatest music icons in history as well as the finest early Chapter 2 gameplay. The rap king Eminem establishes his business in the Grotto, hip hop diva Ice Spice claims Shark Island, Snoop D-O-double-G leads the Agency, and the remix concludes with a celebration and homage to the legendary and iconic Juice WRLD. Press play, boost the volume, and unlock the vault in Chapter 2 Remix of Fortnite Battle Royale!

With a few clicks, you can use NVIDIA Reflex to lower PC latency in all of Fortnite’s modes for even more responsive gameplay. PC latency is decreased by up to 46% in the battle royale game with a GeForce RTX 40 Series GPU. You’ll be able to see the battlefield in its greatest light because your performance is so high and your actions are more responsive.

GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs boost Fortnite frame rates. Performance doubles when compared to GeForce RTX 20 Series GPUs, and if you’re using a GeForce GTX 10 Series card for gaming, you’ll be able to play at something like three times the speed.

VALORANT Episode 9 Act III Available Now With Reflex

Riot Games created VALORANT, a competitive 5v5 character-based tactical shooter with realistic gunplay, several weapons, agents with specific skills, and competitively tuned levels that may be played for thousands of hours. Free game VALORANT operates well on a wide range of PC hardware, but a high-spec PC provides the finest competitive experience.

Act III of VALORANT Episode 9 has already arrived, bringing with it upgrades for the Agents, a new Team Deathmatch game, and modifications to the Sunset map:

With the lowest PC latency and the highest frame rate possible on GeForce RTX GPUs, dive into the shooter’s fiercely competitive modes. With most recent GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs with NVIDIA Reflex, you may compete in every high-stakes match with a competitive edge with PC latency of less than 10 ms and performance of up to 600 FPS.

Dominate In Counter-Strike 2 & XDefiant With NVIDIA Reflex

NVIDIA Reflex and GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs help players outperform teams in Counter-Strike 2 and XDefiant.

Players of Counter-Strike 2 on GeForce RTX 40 Series laptops may play the competitive game at maximum settings at up to 300 frames per second, utilizing the fastest G-SYNC displays for optimal gaming with the least amount of PC latency. Additionally, by turning on NVIDIA Reflex, latency may be further decreased by up to 35%, enabling the fastest laptop configurations to play Valve’s intense shooter with PC latency as low as 10 milliseconds.

On GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs, activate Reflex in XDefiant to cut PC latency by as much as 58%. Play at up to 380 frames per second with PC latency as low as 8 milliseconds, which allows for the highest aim precision, faster target acquisition, and quicker reaction times.

NVIDIA Counter-Strike 2 and XDefiant frag films demonstrate how gamers can dominate every match with Reflex-optimized latency, super-fast speed, and top-tier gaming skills:

MechWarrior 5: Clans Available Now With Reflex

With Unreal Engine 5, Piranha Games has released MechWarrior 5: Clans, a campaign-based MechWarrior game that may be played in solo or cooperative mode. Engage in Operation Revival as a recently graduated pilot from the Smoke Jaguar cadet program who is thrown into the center of the Clan Invasion of the Inner Sphere.

Players take control of a five-mech “Star” team in this crucial MechWarrior universe moment as they traverse multiple planets with various biomes in a vast campaign full of interesting gameplay and challenging combat situations. Equipped with Battle Mechs that may be customized and incorporate state-of-the-art technologies, players can experiment with a multitude of tactical and strategic alternatives.

It is the first Clan-based MechWarrior game in almost thirty years, and it blends a compelling story with well-developed characters and moral quandaries to create a dynamic and adaptable combat experience that is further enhanced by a redesigned MechLab, Hardpoint, and OmniPod system.

Both DLSS 3 with DLSS Frame Generation and DLSS Super Resolution and NVIDIA Reflex are supported in MechWarrior 5: Clans. When your laptop or PC has a GeForce RTX 40 Series GPU, you may play games on the computer at their peak speed with the least amount of delay.

The Advantages Of Reflex On Laptop Technology Are Described By Matthew Moniz Recently, YouTuber Matthew Moniz examined NVIDIA Reflex on gaming laptops, describing how it functions and why users should enable it. He also demonstrated the advantages of Reflex in a number of games. For those who are unfamiliar with Reflex, it provides an excellent overview of revolutionary technology:

Matthew Moniz Explains The Benefits Of Reflex On Laptops

The top competitive games, G-SYNC, have reflex. Reflex gaming mice are ready to help you improve your game, and Reflex monitors offer the best refresh rates and clearest images. A Reflex-compatible monitor and mouse are required in order to fully measure and record end-to-end system latency, from click to game to display.

The MSI Versa 300 Elite Wireless, ASUS ROG Harpe Ace Mini, and ASUS ROG Harpe Ace Extreme are the three new Reflex-compatible mice that are now on the market.

Enter the shooter’s fiercely competitive modes with GeForce RTX GPUs’ lowest PC latency and greatest frame rate. NVIDIA latest GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs with NVIDIA Reflex provide you an edge in every high-stakes battle with PC latency of less than 10 ms and performance of up to 600 FPS.

New Mice With NVIDIA Reflex Analyzer Support Available Now

Players beat teams in Counter-Strike 2 and XDefiant with NVIDIA Reflex and GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs.

Counter-Strike 2 players on GeForce RTX 40 Series laptops can play at maximum settings at up to 300 fps with the fastest G-SYNC displays for the lowest PC latency. Players win using NVIDIA Reflex and GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs.

Use Reflex in XDefiant on GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs to cut PC latency by 58%. Play at up to 380 fps with 8-millisecond PC latency for the best aim precision, target acquisition, and reaction times.

NVIDIA Counter-Strike 2 and XDefiant frag films demonstrate how gamers can dominate every match with Reflex-optimized latency, super-fast speed, and top-tier gaming skills.

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