The Harder They Fall, which debuts on Netflix today, includes a nice tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman.

A post from Netflix's Strong Black Lead Twitter account says, "Our favorite trivia from #TheHarderTheyFall might be the fact that the train is named after our forever king, Chadwick Aaron Boseman."

Our favorite trivia from #TheHarderTheyFall might be the fact that the train is named after our forever king, Chadwick Aaron Boseman. 🖤 pic.twitter.com/wahEALnftR

— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) November 3, 2021

In the photo above, you can see the train car in the film says "C. A. BOSEMAN" on the side in honor of the late actor. If you watch the movie, keep an eye out for the train that shows up a few seconds after the 27-minute mark.

Boseman passed away in August 2020 after a private four-year battle with colon cancer. He was known for playing Black Panther in the MCU, as well as playing Jackie Robinson in 42, James Brown in Get On Up, and Thurgood Marshall in Marshall.

Other tributes to Boseman since his passing include a statement from Black Panther director Ryan Coogler, nods in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and a change to the Black Panther intro on Disney+.

The Harder They Fall is a Western film with an all Black leading cast, including Idris Elba, Jonathan Majors, and Regina King. We called the movie "amazing", saying, "The Harder They Fall both subverts and embraces the Western tradition with some spectacular shootouts, slick dialogue, and a top-notch ensemble cast firing on all cylinders."

Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN. You can find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.

Take-Two, the parent company behind Rockstar, 2K, and Private Division, appears to be cooking up something big.

For the last year and change, they've been telling shareholders to expect a significant, hefty release slate down the pipeline, promising last fiscal year a total of 93 games in the coming five years, and more recently outlining its plans for a slate of "immersive core releases" over the next three years.

During today's earnings call, Take-Two continued to lay out expectations in a similar manner. Between April of 2022 and March of 2024, it's preparing over 60 new releases: 23 "immersive core" titles, similar to its 2K sports games, GTA, and Red Dead Redemption; six games from its independent game publishing label, Private Division; 20 mobile games, four "mid-core" games that are either arcade titles like WWE Battlegrounds or just generally smaller in scope than, say, GTA; and nine games that are either ports or remasters.

That's a significant uptick from what Take-Two has produced in the past, specifically in the immersive core department. In recent years, Take-Two has largely produced a few big games per year, mostly annual 2K releases and then, sporadically, a GTA or Red Dead. On average, to get to 23 in that time frame, it would need to produce seven to eight big blockbuster games each year of that period. That's a lot of GTAs.

We can see the very beginnings of this in Take-Two's current upcoming slate, which had NBA 2K22 out in September, WWE 2K22 set for March, and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands also in March. Looking into next year, we know about Midnight Suns (which just got delayed into the second half of 2022) and Kerbal Space Program 2 planned for fiscal 2023 (which Take-Two is counting as immersive core despite being under the Private Division label). It's also a fairly safe bet to expect the company to keep bringing out NBA 2K and WWE 2K games on a fairly regular basis, and there's an NFL game in the works that's been delayed past March of 2022 (though that may fall under the "arcade" banner).

A look at Take-Two's investor slide presentation shows how they're preparing for this cascade. On a slide showing new hire numbers by fiscal year, Take-Two shows that from 2012 to 2017, it was only hiring a few hundred people per year. But in 2017, it jumped to hiring around 700 folks, and in 2019 and 2020 it hired a similar amount. Today's earnings report included the detail that Take-Two brought in 350 new developers in this quarter alone, not including more senior hires, and in a conversation with IGN, CEO Strauss Zelnick said Take-Two was now somewhere around 7,200 employees strong worldwide. As of it's 2020 annual report, the company was at about 5,800 — that's a 1,400 person jump since March of last year, and during a global pandemic too.

Take-Two certainly has the resources for this surge. It's experienced consistent growth in its net bookings year after year, and expects to do so again in the current fiscal year. Just this last quarter, it brought in $985 million in net bookings. That's only up 3% year-over-year. But when you consider that it's been able to sustain net bookings growth since the release of Red Dead Redemption 2, that's fairly significant.

Meanwhile, GTA V continues to sell absurd quantities — another five million in the last quarter, bringing it to 155 million units sold total over its lifetime — alongside Red Dead Redemption 2 (39 million total) and NBA 2K22 (five million total). Even smaller titles like The Outer Worlds (four million total) are doing very well for it. It's enough that the company raised its earnings projections for the full year today, despite delaying a massive Marvel game into next fiscal year — a move that would normally see projections take a hit.

All this put together makes it apparent that we're about to see a big ramp-up of game announcements from Take-Two, most likely beginning sometime next year if everything is to be marketed in time to make these projections come true. While plenty of those big releases are likely to be 2K Sports titles and possibly more adventurous new ideas like Midnight Suns and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, rumors continue to swirl about GTA 6 — a game that would certainly fit in with the "immersive core" description.

Fortunately for fans, the GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition is coming up later this month, keeping the hope alive for now.

Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.

Square-Enix's Guardians of the Galaxy game puts players into Star Lord’s jet-boots to boss around everyone’s space-faring A-holes. As we covered in our review, it's a winning Marvel formula. But this new game exists outside of the MCU and the comic book versions we know and love, and these Guardians aren’t afraid to carve out their own section of the galaxy.

So how exactly does the game's climactic ending draw from the Marvel Comics source material, and what does that tell us about the direction of a potential sequel? Let's take a deep dive into the ending, but beware of full spoilers ahead for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy!

Showtime, A-Holes!

Remember when Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 teased the debut of Adam Warlock? Well, it turns out Square-Enix beat Marvel Studios to the punch by making this supposed cosmic messiah the final villain of their game.

As the game reveals, Adam Warlock has a serious dark side known as Magus. Though Warlock attempted to seal Magus inside the Soul Stone (yes, the same Soul Stone Thanos was after in Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame), the fanatical Church of Universal Truth manages to bring Magus back. They harness the power of Faith Energy, brainwashing thousands of innocent people into giving Magus the energy he needs to assume physical form. Even Nikki Gold, Star-Lord’s supposed daughter, is part of this plot to usher in a cosmic apocalypse.

Fortunately, the Guardians manage to do the impossible and prevent Magus from returning to full power. Nikki comes to terms with her mother’s death, breaks free from Magus’ control and unleashes her latent abilities. Warlock then absorbs Magus’ spirit back into his own body, making himself whole once more.

Guardians does have one more curveball to throw our way before the end, though. Warlock discovers too late he’s not strong enough to fight off Magus’ evil influence. In a scene similar to the climax of the first Guardians movie, Star-Lord wields the Soul Stone himself and manages to trap Magus’ spirit inside once again. So, basically, the galaxy is back to square one again.

Why can Star-Lord wield an Infinity Stone without dying? In the movies, we learn he’s the son of Ego, a Celestial who takes the form of a living planet. But the game follows the comic books instead, revealing Star-Lord’s father is J’Son, ruler of the Spartax Empire. But either way, the point is that he’s more than just an ordinary human.

Guardians ends with Warlock taking back the Soul Stone and promising to seek out the Guardians if he needs their help, while Nikki becomes the official sixth member of the team. She may not actually be Star-Lord’s biological daughter, but she’s a member of the family all the same.

Adam Warlock, Magus and Thanos

So who exactly is Adam Warlock, and why is he the main villain of the game? In the comics, he may be one of the few heroes able to stand up to Thanos, but fans know this golden messiah is truly his own worst enemy.

This character first appeared in an early issue of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s Fantastic Four, where a group of earth scientists create a genetically perfect being known as “Him.” However, it’s really writer/artist Jim Starlin who deserves credit for fleshing out the character and his twisted relationship with his darker half. Basically, Magus is a corrupted version of Warlock from the future, one who is driven insane by the power of the Soul Stone. Magus forms the Church of Universal Truth to weaponize the faith of an entire galaxy.

Warlock ultimately defeats his evil self by travelling into the future and stealing his own soul, ensuring Magus can never be born. That’s comic book logic for you.

It’s Warlock who discovers the Soul Stone is just one of six Infinity Stones that control the fundamental forces of creation in the Marvel Universe. Warlock plays a big part in defeating Thanos during 1991’s Infinity Gauntlet crossover. In the aftermath, he forms the Infinity Watch, a team of six heroes who each guard one Stone and ensure the full gauntlet can never be reconstructed.

And because no one in the Marvel Universe ever stays dead forever, Adam Warlock has continued to fight an uphill battle in preventing Magus’ return. As long as Warlock exists, Magus will always be a threat.

So where does Thanos fit into the game’s plot? Surprisingly, the Mad Titan is already dead by this point. We learn Drax finally made good on his mission to kill Thanos, cutting short a galaxy-wide killing spree by Thanos and his Chitauri army. This is also something that happened in the comics, with Drax slaying Thanos during the climax of 2006’s Annihilation. But again, no one ever stays dead forever, and Thanos is eventually resurrected to help deal with an even bigger threat. Speaking of which, Annihilation may just give us some clues as to where the story is headed in a second Guardians game…

A Guardians of the Galaxy Sequel?

While Square-Enix has yet to officially announce Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy 2, we have to imagine a sequel is already in the early stages of development. The real question is where the story goes from here.

Even though the core team lineup in the game follows the example of the first Guardians movie and the Guardians of the Galaxy animated series, the actual plot is heavily inspired by comics like Annihilation, Annihilation: Conquest and the 2008 Guardians of the Galaxy series.

The main throughline connecting all those cosmic storylines is the idea that devastating events like the Annihilation Wave have weakened the fabric of space and time. Adam Warlock forms a new version of the Guardians specifically to prevent more intergalactic catastrophes from occurring and tearing open the barriers between dimensions.

Needless to say, the team fails in that mission. 2010’s The Thanos Imperative features an all-out war between the Guardians and a group of HP Lovecraft-style monsters from a realm known as the Cancerverse. Even Warlock succumbs to his dark side and becomes Magus again.

We could see Guardians of the Galaxy 2 loosely adapting that storyline. Now that Peter Quill and his team have proven themselves as galaxy savers, they may be tasked with patrolling the cosmos and preventing new disasters that could tear holes in space and time. As in The Thanos Imperative, the climax may show us what happens when the team fails and new threats are let into the Marvel Universe. Like the comic, the game may even bring in a resurrected Thanos as backup against this new threat.

With the first game introducing the Soul Stone, it’s also possible the full Infinity Gauntlet will be a major plot device next time. Maybe the game will revolve around the Guardians hunting for the stones before another Marvel villain can harness their power.

We’d also expect a sequel to put plenty of focus on Nikki Gold, both as a new AI-controlled character and in terms of her relationship with Star-Lord. In the comics, Nikki is a member of the 31st Century version of the Guardians, so we might also see re-imagined versions of other futuristic Guardians like Vance Astro or Charlie-27.

The sequel might also dig deeper into Star-Lord’s family history. Maybe his father J’Son will be a villain, someone who uses the chaotic aftermath of the battle with Magus to consolidate his power and gain new territory for the Spartax Empire. Let’s just say that Star-Lord’s dad isn’t the noble hero he’s always made him out to be.

On that note, what did YOU think of Guardians of the Galaxy? Where do you want to see the story go next? What’s your dream Guardians squad, and what features or mechanics would you want in version 2.0? Let’s hear your best theories down in the comments.

Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

The official Twitter account for EA Sports PGA Tour announced today that the game has been delayed, promising an update will follow in the coming months.

"Hey golf fans, we wanted to let you know that we are shifting the launch date of EA Sports PGA Tour," the Tweet reads. "We're excited to bring championship golf to you and will be providing more information on our launch plans in the coming months."

pic.twitter.com/RjIEpQZBSL

— EA SPORTS PGA TOUR (@EASPORTSPGATOUR) November 3, 2021

EA first announced the title in March and it was slated for release in spring 2022. Described as a "next-gen" golf game, the title would allow players to compete in the Masters, the PGA Championship, the U.S. Open Championship, and the Open Championship. It will be the first title released as part of a new deal between EA and the PGA Tour and the first new game using that license since 2015's Rory McIlroy PGA Tour.

While the game will allow players to challenge many professional golfers, they won't be able to play Tiger Woods since he has an exclusive deal with 2K that placed him in PGA Tour 2K21, which released in August. His contract with EA ended in 2013, which also resulted in the end of the Tiger Woods’ PGA Tour series.

Save for a few shots of the courses it will support, EA has revealed little of its new PGA Tour game since its original announcement. It's being touted as a "next-gen golf game," with a firm release date yet to be announced.

Samantha Nelson is an IGN freelance writer. Find her on Twitter @samanthanelson1.

There are some huge games coming out for Xbox and PC this season and there's an easy way to play all of them without spending $60 on each game. Play Forza Horizon 5, Halo: Infinite, and Battlefield 2042 on the cheap and save your hard earned cash for Black Friday deals.

Xbox Game Pass Members (Including PC) Can Play Forza Horizon 5 and Halo: Infinite at Launch

Forza Horizon 5 is out on Friday and its shaping up to be one of the best games of the year. This game is good enough to be worth paying full price, but fortunately you won't have to. Forza Horizon 5 will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, which means you could enjoy this spectacular game come Friday for as little as $1. Halo: Infinite comes out on December 8. Your 3 months of Xbox Game Pass for PC will still be active by then.

Xbox Game Pass Members (Including PC) Can Play Battlefield 2042 Early on November 12 for 10 Hours

Battlefield is out on November 19, but Xbox Game Pass members can play the game one week early on November 12 for up to 10 hours. That will give you a chance to test out the release version of the game and decide if you want to preorder it yourself. Note that Battlefield 2042 will NOT be coming to Game Pass at launch, so if you do want to continue playing the game, you'll have to preorder the standalone game.

3 Months of Xbox Game Pass for PC for $1

Available for New AND Existing Members!

Xbox Game Pass for PC is exactly what it sounds like; access to a library of Xbox games that are also playable on PC. There are plenty of top shelf games including Forza Horizon 4, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Destiny 2, Back for Blood, Scarlet Nexus, Cris Tales, Crusader Kings, and much, much more. You'll also get launch day access to huge upcoming games like Halo: Infinite and Forza Horizon 5. And you'll get to test out Battlefield 2042 one week prior to release. The best thing about this deal? Anyone can sign up, even those of you who already have the subscription.

3 Months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

The sheer amount of value you get with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is impressive. This membership gives you both Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass for PC. Xbox Live Gold is required for online gaming. Xbox Game Pass gives you access to a huge library of games that is free as long as you maintain your membership. The list includes AAA games that you can play as early as launch day. These include MLB The Show 21, FIFA 21, The Medium, and every Bethesda game ever. If you've also got a great gaming PC, Xbox Game Pass for PC offers games like Crusader Kings 3, Forza Horizon 4, Nier Automata, and more.

WD Black SN750 500GB SSD with Battlefield 2042

Early Access Starts November 12

The WD Black SN750 500GB SSD by itself is currently on sale for $54.99. That means that the copy of Battlefield 2042 for PC that this bundle comes with costs about $35. This is easily the best price you'll find right now. Preordering Battlefield 2042 gets you 1 week of early access; instead of the schmucks out there who start playing on November 19, you'll be on the battlefield starting November 12.

14% Off When You Preorder Battlefield 2042 for PC

Green Man Gaming is offering an 14% discount on all three BF 2042 editions. The Gold and Ultimate editions will also grant you early access to the game itself. You'll be playing starting November 12, unlike all the other poor souls who have to start on November 19.

Cheapest PS5-Compatible SSD with Heatsink: XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD

This is the latest SSD that's specifically designed for your PS5 storage upgrade. It also happens to be the lowest priced PS5-compatible 1TB SSD with heatsink available. In fact, it's even less expensive than most compatible SSDs without heatsink. The S70 Blade boasts transfer rates up to 7,400 MB/s and a PCIe Gen4 interface. It includes a PS5-compatible low-profile aluminum heatsink, but for whatever reason you'll have to put it on the SSD itself (which isn't hard, it's just adhesive).

Xbox Series S|X Core Controller

Save 18% off the official Xbox Core wireless controller for the Xbox Series S and X consoles. This new controller features a redesigned hybrid D-pad, textured grip on the triggers, bumpers, and back, and a battery life of up to 40 hours. It has a universal 3.5mm audio jack for headphones and a USB Type-C input for plug-and-play compatibility for the PC.

Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller

The Xbox Elite Series 2 wireless controller is the most precise and customizable Xbox controller on the market. This professional-grade controller features adjustable tension thumbsticks, shorter hair trigger locks, wraparound textured grips, interchangeable thumbsticks and paddle shapes, custom profiles saved on your controller itself, and included USB Type C cable with charging dock. It boasts up to 40 hours of battery life and is compatible with the Xbox Series S|X, Xbox One, and PC.

Early Black Friday Video Game Deals

Alienware Aurora R12 RTX 3060 Ti Gaming PC

Not only is this the best Alienware Black Friday deal right now, it's probably the least expensive prebuilt gaming PC equipped with an RTX 3060 Ti video card you'll find anywhere. With the RTX 3060 Ti video card selling for over $800 on eBay, getting a fully built Alienware system with an 11th generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of memory, and 512GB of SDD storage for $1399 seems like an absolute steal.

Alienware Aurora R12 RTX 3080 PC for $2199.99

Need a rig that can run Battlefield 2042 or Forza Horizon 5 in 4K? If you've been on the lookout for the extremely elusive RTX 3080 video card for Black Friday, then check out this ready-to-go prebuilt Alienware Aurora gaming PC from Dell. This PC comes equipped with an 11th gen Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of memory, 512GB SSD, and a separate 1TB hard drive for storage. The RTX 3080 is way more powerful than the previous generation's best video card, the RTX 2080 Ti, and is the best recommended video card for 4K gaming.

Dell S2721DGF 27" 1440p GSYNC Gaming Monitor

This excellent monitor has hit a new price low for Black Friday. It's one of the best 27" gaming monitors you can buy for under $500. The S2721DGF boasts a high quality IPS panel (better than the VA panel found on the popular S3220DGF model). It features wide viewing angles and excellent color rendition including 98% DCI-P3 color coverage, a super fast 1ms response time and up to 165Hz refresh rate through the DisplayPort. It's also FreeSync Premium Pro and G-SYNC compatible.

More Early Black Friday Deals

If you want a complete list of the best early Black Friday deals that are live right now, check out or definitive Black Friday megapost article. We keep it constantly updated with the best early Black Friday deals we've found from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Dell, and more.