We knew the latest Caped Crusader film starring Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman and Robert Pattinson would be more intense than the films from the ’90s - and boy, is it dark - but we weren’t 100% sure that it would live up to the legacy of Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy.
The latest trailer for The Batman that made its debut on Warner Bros. Pictures’ YouTube page and showcases Paul Dano’s dark new take on the Riddler and a taste of Batman and Catwoman’s tenuous relationship has totally changed our minds.
Take a look for yourself:
The film comes from director Matt Reeves and is set to release exclusively in theaters on March 4, 2022.
Jigsaw is that you?
If you’re of a certain age, you might remember The Riddler being played by Jim Carrey in 1995’s Batman Forever. Carrey brought a certain brand of… uh, lunacy, to the character, however he wasn’t all that convincing as a crime lord or potential rival to Batman.
Paul Dano’s Riddler, however, isn’t playing around. His willingness to mercilessly kill - as evidenced by the trailer - shows that The Riddler is actually as deranged as The Joker and is just as motivated to find out who’s hiding under Batman’s cowl. He's giving off some real Jigsaw vibes, honestly.
This deadly intent to find out who The Batman is, and crumble the Wayne’s legacy along the way, is proving to be a superbly compelling plot line for a Batman film.
While Square Enix originally had plans to debut new PS5 footage for Final Fantasy 16 by the end of 2021, it’s now looking at the middle of next year, instead.
According to the game’s producer, Naoki Yoshida, it’s all because Covid messed up the team’s communication and work practices.
"When we last spoke, I promised I would have more information on Final Fantasy XVI sometime later in 2021," Yoshida wrote on Twitter. "However, I regret to inform you that I will be unable to keep that promise, as complications from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic have delayed the game’s development by almost half a year."
Apparently, not having the team in one central location really took its toll on development, and is the root cause of the delay. "This has unfortunately hampered communication from the Tokyo office, which, in turn, has led to delays in - or in extreme cases, cancellations of - asset deliveries from our outsource partners," Yoshida said.
Delays are expected for Final Fantasy but this may be the worst, yet
As of right now, there’s no hard release date for Final Fantasy 16, which makes sense considering how little we know about the game.
Fans have speculated that the game could be released in the middle of 2022 - somewhere around June of next year - but that now seems like a complete longshot.
That said, games in the main Final Fantasy series rarely come out that close together. Final Fantasy XV was released back in 2016, while its non-MMORPG predecessor - Final Fantasy XIII - was released way back in 2009.
With about seven years between each modern release, Final Fantasy 16 could be looking at 2023 or even 2024 as a new potential release window.
Preparing meals in advance will save you coin and keep your healthy eating goals on track. These functional meal prep containers will keep your food fresh all week.
Two years of the COVID pandemic have taught us much about masks, vaccines and quarantines, but we still lack answers about long COVID, vaccine protection and the origins of the novel coronavirus.
New Year's resolutions are often dismissed as being vague, overly-ambitious delusions that are ultimately doomed to failure. But resolutions that involve tech? Well, they're a different story.
Whether you're planning to peel yourself off the sofa towards a new fitness goal, or build the ultimate hi-fi setup, our new series (running from Sunday December 26th to Sunday January 2nd) will show you how to fly through the January wastelands using your tech-based hoverboard.
Why tie your resolutions to tech? There are a couple of good reasons. Firstly, a popular strategy for building new habits is called 'temptation bundling'. In short, linking something you like (gadgets) to something you're less keen on (your resolution) is generally more sustainable in the long-run. Also, we're big fans of blaming our failures and shortcomings on inanimate objects.
But while Apple Watches, Chromebooks and air fryers can all be springboards to better habits (as we'll reveal in this series), new year's resolutions don't have to be about self-improvement. As our Senior Computing editor Matt Hanson convincingly argues in his commitment to doing more PC gaming in 2022, it's also a good time for tech-based self-care – particularly after the year most of us have had.
So while our guides cover how to reach classic goals using tech like Nintendo's Ring Fit, ergonomic keyboards and Pikmin Bloom, we'll also explore the more self-indulgent resolutions our team is aiming for in 2022 – like why it's finally a good time to invest in an LG OLED TV or lose yourself in VR.
Whether you're a fan of new year's resolutions or not, make sure to bookmark this page to discover how we're planning to use tech for the better in 2022 – it might just spark some ideas on how to use your new Christmas presents.
Whether you've just unwrapped a new Chromebook over Christmas, or been wondering how to master your existing Chrome OS laptop, our guide will show you how to harness its talents and achieve 'poweruser' status.
In the computing equivalent of a couch-to-5K, we cover how to embrace the Chrome OS launcher, get the most out of tablet mode, and much more. You'll be setting productivity PBs in no time.
Forget health kicks – it's your home music setup that needs to hit the gym in 2022. Not sure where to start? Our in-depth guide is here to help you plan your hi-fi system, from the choosing your source through to amplification and speakers.
This new year project doesn't have to cost thousands either – we cover how to fold your existing kit into a delicious audio sponge cake, and top it off with the best cables, stands and wireless accessories.
We'll be publishing new features daily between Sunday December 26th and Sunday January 2nd – so here, in order, are the ones to look forward to over the coming week.
How I'll be using an air fryer to kick my January takeaway obsession
Why I’m using Nintendo Ring Fit to achieve my New Year’s resolution
2021 sucked, so I'm spending 2022 in VR with these games
Why I'm counting on Pikmin Bloom to reinvigorate my daily walks
How to build the ultimate photo backup for Lightroom and Google Photos
Why my Apple Watch is the key to a better 2022 (and not just for fitness)
Forget Crypto, here's how to use your computer to do good in the world
Why I'm ditching my running watch in January
Screw ‘healthy’ New Year’s resolutions – mine is to play more PC games
How to use your new smartwatch to do a couch to 5K
How to keep your pet happy and healthy with tech this year
Why an ergonomic keyboard has been my best home office upgrade
