HBO is developing a television show based on the popular role-playing game Baldur's Gate 3, with The Last of Us co-creator Craig Mazin at the helm, according to The Verge. The series will continue the story of the game, though it is set to feature new protagonists.
The announcement, reported by Deadline and confirmed by The Verge, marks a significant move for HBO into the gaming world. Mazin will serve as the show's creator, writer, executive producer, and showrunner. While specific details about the plot and characters remain scarce, the plan is for existing characters from the game to return, according to the report.
In other entertainment news, the journey of the horror film "Iron Lung" from YouTube to the big screen has been unique, according to The Verge. The film, created by Markiplier, is a small-budget horror flick that has some cool ideas.
Meanwhile, Roblox is aiming to attract more adult players to its platform, according to The Verge. The shift will prioritize high-fidelity shooters, RPGs, sports, and racing games to attract more players over 18. This comes after the platform rolled out age verification last year.
In the streaming world, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos faced a performative Republican attack about the spread of woke ideology during a Senate antitrust hearing, according to The Verge. The hearing, which was supposed to be about the Warner Bros. merger, quickly devolved into a discussion about the streaming service's content.
Finally, Nintendo is getting a new Virtual Console of sorts, according to Ars Technica. Hamster Corporation is offering downloadable versions of retro console games for direct individual purchase on the Switch 2. The new Console Archives line of emulated classics will be available for download starting today on the Switch 2 and next week on the PlayStation 5.
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