[UPDATE - August 21, 2026] Deadline now confirms that Dave Bautista has officially been cast as Kratos in Amazon's upcoming God of War TV series. According to the publication, preparation work kicks off this month ahead of the series' production, which is due to start in mid-October in Vancouver, the show's home base. This series is being developed anew, as no footage from the previous shoot will be used, which will inevitably delay the previous timeline. Emmy-winning director Frederick E.O. Toye (whose previous credits include acclaimed shows like Shōgun, The Boys, and Fallout), who helmed the first two episodes alongside […]

Read full article at https://wccftech.com/dave-bautista-kratos-god-of-war-amazon/

Ever since the successful revival of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, SEGA has been working to bring back many of its classic and long-forgotten IPs. One such series is Golden Axe, whose return was confirmed back in 2023. Alongside the upcoming game however, an animated TV show has now been announced for Paramount+.

Releasing an official trailer, SEGA / Paramount announced Golden Axe – an animated show based on the 1989 side-scrolling beat ‘em up. Set to debut on Paramount+ in a few weeks’ time on the 16th of September, Golden Axe appears to be surprisingly competent, featuring solid animation, distinct characters and a clear plot.

The show is being co-created by Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler who are known for working on a variety of adult animated series including Star Trek: Lower Decks; American Dad and Solar Opposites, meaning it will likely include plenty of meta and self-deprecating humour.

While what little we saw of the upcoming game itself did not ignite much excitement, this Golden Axe show does show plenty of promise. The synopsis for the series reads as follows:

“Golden Axe follows legendary warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare and Gilius Thunderhead as they reunite to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder, who just won't seem to stay dead. Their quest is complicated by Hampton Squib, an inexperienced and wildly underprepared adventurer whose dream of heroism far exceeds his abilities. Forced to work together despite their flaws, they must find a way to stop Death Adder once and for all.”

KitGuru says: What do you think of the trailer? Will you check the show out? Is this a smart way for SEGA to bring back older franchises? Let us know down below.

The Amazon Prime Video God of War TV series has hit a major snag as Kratos actor Ryan Hurst suffered an injury during production. More specifically, he reportedly tore a bicep in late June during a stunt (allegedly while carrying a tree); he has since undergone surgery, but the recovery period will take up to six months, making it unfeasible for the production to keep the actor. As such, the hard decision has been reversed to recast Kratos, partly because waiting for him would inevitably mean that young actor Callum Vinson, who's playing Kratos's son Atreus, would outgrow the childlike appearance the producers […]

Read full article at https://wccftech.com/god-of-war-delay-ryan-hurst-injury-recast/

Since as far back as 2022, we had been hearing rumours that Sony was in talks with Amazon to produce a live-action adaptation of PlayStation’s flagship God of War series. After a number of delays, filming for the project finally began earlier this year. Unfortunately, unlike Kratos himself, actor Ryan Hurst is not actually a god of war – and so production has now had to be halted following an on-set injury.

As reported by the publication TMZ, filming for the live-action God of War series has been paused temporarily due to the show’s star ‘Ryan Hurst’ receiving an injury on set.

As of now, details remain light, but according to TMZ, Hurst “tore his bicep while filming a stunt … and the injury requires surgery.”

While the nature of the scene being filmed was not shared, the God of War games have Kratos doing all sorts of intense action scenes on a moment-to-moment basis. Even during something basic like general combat, swinging the Leviathan axe as Kratos could lead to potential injuries.

Either way, here’s to hoping that the surgery isn’t too serious and that Hurst is back to feeling 100% sooner rather than later.

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

KitGuru says: Are you excited for the live-action God of War? What do you think of Hurst’s casting? Let us know down below.

Netflix is no stranger to adaptations, with the streaming giant having produced a number of shows tied to video game properties, from the animated Devil May Cry to the live-action Witcher. Even so, this latest announcement comes as a bit of a surprise, with Netflix reportedly working on a live-action Persona show.

As reported by the publication Variety, Netflix and SEGA have struck a deal to produce a live-action adaptation based on their popular JRPG series Persona. While plot details remain under wraps, we have gotten a decent look at who is involved in the project, with Christopher Monfette serving as showrunner, writer and executive producer.

As a writer, Monfette is known best for his work on the dystopian sci-fi show ‘12 Monkeys’, a couple episodes of Star Trek Picard and 9 episodes of the medical drama 9-1-1.

Other names attached (as executive producers) include Shawn Levy [Night at the Museum trilogy and Free Guy] and Dmitri M. Johnson [Sonic films and the upcoming Tomb Raider / Life is Strange].

Given Netflix’s history with animated adaptations of games, it is somewhat odd to see them opting for the live-action route. It could wind up like the early seasons of The Witcher, or it could falter like their live-action Death Note. We will have to wait and see. Either way, it’ll be curious to learn which of Persona’s games they will opt to adapt.

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this announcement? Would you rather they have gone the animated route (similar to the already-existing anime)? Which Persona game has the best vibe in your opinion? Let us know down below.

Ever since she was appointed as the new head of Xbox, Asha Sharma has been quite vocal, expressing thoughts on the console maker’s past mistakes, future prospects and more. In an interesting little anecdote, Sharma recently claimed that the FPS juggernaut Call of Duty is “bigger than the Marvel Cinematic Universe” – though no specifics were shared.

Taking part in an interview with the publication Entertainment Weekly, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and CCO Matt Booty sat down to discuss the future of Xbox, particularly when it comes to their Hollywood ambitions.

For the uninitiated, Microsoft recently offered a major update on their previously-announced Gears of War film, while also revealing that a live-action adaptation of Rare’s Sea of Thieves has now started development. This of course comes in the wake of their highly successful Minecraft film, their popular Fallout show (and far less successful Halo TV show).

In discussing the potential for other franchise adaptations, Booty stated: “We've got over 20 franchises that have made a billion dollars, lifetime. I feel a lot of responsibility to shepherd that. We're the stewards of that IP. We're not the owners, because really, the communities own those.”

Perhaps the most interesting comment came from Asha Sharma however, who followed up by claiming: “You won't see us try to become the biggest linear provider in the world or anything like that, but I think great games are culture, and culture is entertainment. If you think about it, we've got the number two show of all time on Amazon [Fallout], Minecraft was top 5 in 2025, Call of Duty is bigger than the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So it all measures. [There's] more appetite to work with us on titles than ever before.”

While no specifics were shared with regards to data, Amazon’s Fallout Show did reportedly have the second biggest debut on Prime with 65 million viewers during its first two weeks (only being beaten out by LoTR: The Rings of Power).

When it comes to Call of Duty, the FPS series has supposedly made around $31 Billion in its lifetime – slightly under the $35 Billion attributed to the MCU. That said, it appears as though merchandising has not been factored into these figures, and so the real value of each IP is perhaps a bit vague.

Either way, Call of Duty is one of the biggest video game franchises of all time, and so it will be interesting to see how successful the upcoming COD film winds up being.

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Sharma’s statement? Do you agree? How much money will the Call of Duty film make at the box office? Let us know down below.

As one of the most prevalent operating systems in the world right now, Android continues to receive a lot of limelight, including from its progenitor Google, which has again chosen to dedicate an entire livestream to the OS as a part of its annual I/O event. This year's Android Show has revealed a fair number of goodies that are coming to Android 17 this summer, including Gemini Intelligence, while giving a teaser of the brand-new Googlebook. Here are the choice tidbits from Google's latest Android Show I/O edition Google is now packaging disparate AI services and tools under a single […]

Read full article at https://wccftech.com/google-reveals-new-goodies-at-its-android-show-i-o-edition-gemini-intelligence-and-googlebook/

Rebellion Developments are known best for their work on the Sniper Elite franchise, having released 5 mainline entries in the series alongside a bunch of spin-offs. Going in a different direction however, the team released their new IP – the first-person survival action shooter ‘Atomfall’ – last year to a wave of success. Now, as revealed by Rebellion, the game is officially being adapted into a TV show.

As reported by the publication Deadline, Rebellion and Two Brothers Pictures are joining forces to develop a TV show based on last year’s hit survival shooter Atomfall. As of now, details on the project remain light, with the only confirmed details being that the show will be written by Two Brothers Pictures founders Harry and Jack Williams.

For the uninitiated, Atomfall is a rather unique first-person survival action game which “blends post-war Britain with Cold War paranoia, folk horror, and elements of classic British sci-fi like Day of the Triffids, Doctor Who and The Prisoner, to create an immersive and thrilling gameplay experience.”

Upon its release, the game was an immediate success, amassing millions of players and quickly turning a profit. While critic reviews for the title were somewhat mixed, the general audience came to appreciate the title more, owing to the game’s mystery, exploration and overall vibes.

Given the unique premise of Atomfall, it should be ripe for a live-action TV adaptation – as long as they manage to successfully translate the game’s tone and sense of intrigue.

KitGuru says: Have you played Atomfall? How does it compare to the Sniper Elite series? Could a game like Atomfall work well as a TV show? Let us know down below.

Dead by Daylight is perhaps one of the most popular horror games of all time, with the asymmetrical multiplayer title amassing over 60 million players since its initial launch back in 2016. In the decade since, the game has continued to grow, crossing over with countless different iconic IPs. Already somewhat of a multi-media franchise, Dead By Daylight is now set to receive an animated show adaptation.

Following the recent announcement by THR stating that Dead by Daylight is getting a live-action film adaptation (produced by Blumhouse and James Wan’s Atomic Monster), it appears as though other similar adaptations are also in the works.

As reported by the publication DreadCentral, alongside the film adaptation, “the companies are also out to writers to develop a Dead by Daylight animated series based on the games.”

Little else has been provided in this regard and so it is safe to assume that the animated series is still in its early days of development.

As mentioned, Dead By Daylight is a massive franchise which has only grown further in popularity with time. That said, with the game’s strong focus on crossing over with other famous horror IPs, it will be interesting to see whether these adaptations will instead stick with the original characters and creations made for the game itself.

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Dead By Daylight 10 years on? Are you more interested in the film or animated show? Let us know down below.