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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate (PS5) Review
Much like the inevitability of certain movie franchises getting reboot regularly, it seemed a matter of time until Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate would eventually continue its journey from Apple Arcade to Nintendo Switch to Sony and Microsoft's shores. Unlike some of those movie revivals, however, this game is undoubtedly worth checking out. If you haven't already checked it out on the other platforms, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is a roguelike take on the ultimate 90s franchise. With 1-4 players, the Turtles must navigate four stages, building skills and modifiers while mopping the floor with Foot Clan ninjas, mouse robots, and other familiar groups of foes in order to rescue their father and sensei, Splinter, from an ethereal captor. In typical fashion, each of the brothers has their own distinctive playstyle based on their weapons of choice—starting with a basic combo, a special attack, and a 'tool' suited to their personality/skills, like Leonardo's shurikens or Michelangelo's taunting ability. Then, during each 'run' through the levels, tools can be swapped, and powers and modifiers picked up to customize their loadouts. It's Hades in a halfshell. For the wider PlayStation and Xbox release, Splintered Fate includes the Casey Jones & The Junkyard Jam DLC, which adds the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' most ornery ally to the playable roster. This also offers an alternate route through the game, replacing the third level (the streets of NYC) with a detour through a junkyard. Splintered Fate was already a great package on its own, so arriving on the remaining platforms with this extra content included is a big win for fans who still haven't checked it out—especially as the newly-announced physical Deluxe Edition and Pipin' Hot Collector's Edition both include a future, as-of-yet-unnamed DLC pack. However, there isn't much more here to take advantage of hardier hardware, despite the longer wait. The game looks, plays, and loads smoother away from the Switch, but Splintered Fate hasn't made the most of the potential next-gen benefits. Not that it needed to do much, but even embracing the sophisticated rumble options would've been a nice touch. Aside from a slightly quicker experience moving between areas, there was virtually no difference between this and the Switch version; if I'd squinted a little, I might even lose track of which system I was playing on. (Trophies are one welcome touch, granted, since Nintendo still refuses to embrace this 20-year old concept.) That being said, I had a great time starting this roguelike over from an absolute square one. I said in my initial Switch review that Splintered Fate 'might just be my favourite interpretation of the TMNT since my childhood;' revisiting Super Evil Megacorp's classically-inspired take on the mythos firmly established that as fact. Its writing offers us perhaps the most grounded yet authentic versions of the characters, expressed in an impressive number of incidental dialogues and cutscenes over at least 8 successful runs, and the pitch-perfect cast brings it to life. And even going in with full knowledge and a strong knowledge of an ideal loadout for my playstyle—Flame Dash + Inferno = cowabunga, baby—Splintered Fate remained a tightly-honed challenge. I had fresh perspective on and appreciation of its difficulty curve and the impact of improving certain skills, which was helpful when diving into the late-game's systems of Shimmering Portals and Gauntlet Challenges, the true challenge. I thought I would've had any itch for TMNT scratched by Shredder's Revenge and Mutant Mayhem, but I could keep coming back for another slice of Splintered Fate anytime. If you also grew up in the height of the early-90s popularity, and maybe got your arm stuck in that sewer playset at least once too, you should do your inner child a solid and check this out. It's a shell of a lot of game for the price of admission, especially with another DLC and some radical physical editions on the way.
New York Post
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Dead and Company announce three Golden Gate Park shows. Get tickets now
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. The Dead are returning to their birthplace. From Aug. 1-3, Dead and Company will headline three huge back-to-back-to-back concerts at San Francisco's Polo Field in the iconic Golden Gate Park to celebrate their 60th anniversary. According to a press release 'fans can look forward to an incredible series of performances, featuring unique sets by Dead & Company each night.' Advertisement In addition to delivering different songs at all three gigs, Bob Weir, John Mayer and co. will be joined by a new opening guest every evening. On Friday, Aug. 1, Billy Strings will handle opening duties. The next night, Sturgill 'Johnny Blue Skies' Simpson takes over. Finally, the Trey Anastasio Band featuring Phish's frontman closes things out on Sunday, August 3. These shows come on the heels of the Rock Hall of Fame group's second residency at Las Vegas Sphere (which followed their alleged 2023 retirement). At their most recent gig, they played 18 songs including fan favorites like 'Casey Jones,' 'Scarlet Begonias' and 'Fire on the Mountain' as well as a few Bob Dylan covers and their take on Jimmy Cliff's reggae classic 'The Harder They Come.' If you'd like to catch this one-of-a-kind live show featuring Weir, Mayer, Mickey Hart, bassist Oteil Burbridge, keyboardist Jeff Chimenti and drummer Jay Lane, tickets can be yours as soon as today. Advertisement Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming Dead and Company shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the three Golden Gate Park shows is Friday, May 30. Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event. Dead and Company Golden Gate Park tickets 2025 A complete calendar including all Dead and Company Golden Gate Park show dates, special guests and links to buy tickets can be found below. Advertisement Dead and Company special guests As noted above, the classic rockers are sharing the stage with a number of sonically adventurous icons in their own right over the three-night stint. In the off chance you're not familiar with their work, here's each artist's most streamed song on Spotify (and information about their tours): Dead and Company set list Advertisement At their first show back at Sphere after the 2024 run, Dead and Company played 18 songs. For a closer look, you can find them below, courtesy of Set List FM. Set I 01.) 'Gimme Some Lovin'' (The Spencer Davis Group cover) (Live debut by D&C) 02.) 'Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo' (Grateful Dead cover) 03.) 'Bertha' (Grateful Dead cover) 04.) 'New Speedway Boogie' (Grateful Dead cover) 05.) 'Brown-Eyed Women' (Grateful Dead cover) 06.) 'Good Lovin'' (The Olympics cover) 07.) 'Don't Ease Me In' (Henry Thomas cover) Set II 08.) 'Feel Like a Stranger' (Grateful Dead cover) 09.) 'Scarlet Begonias' (Grateful Dead cover) 10.) 'Fire on the Mountain' (Grateful Dead cover) 11.) 'Terrapin Station' (Grateful Dead cover) 12.) 'Drums' (Grateful Dead cover) 13.) 'Space' (Grateful Dead cover) 14.) 'Standing on the Moon' (Grateful Dead cover) 15.) 'Althea' (Grateful Dead cover) 16.) 'Going Down the Road Feeling Bad' ([traditional] cover) 17.) 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' (Bob Dylan cover) Dead Forever Video Clip (Featuring Phil Lesh) 18.) 'Touch of Grey' (Grateful Dead cover) Dead and Company members The latest iteration of the long-running band will feature these six music vets: Bob Weir rhythm guitar, lead and backing vocals (2015–) (Grateful Dead 1965–1995) Mickey Hart – percussion, drums (2015–) (Grateful Dead 1967–71; 1974–1995) John Mayer – lead guitar, lead and backing vocals (2015–) Jeff Chimenti – keyboards, backing vocals (2015–2023) Oteil Burbridge – bass, percussion, backing and lead vocals (2015–) Jay Lane – drums (2023–) (occasional sub for Kreutzmann 2021–2022) Original Grateful Dead member Bill Kreutzmann is sitting out this round of shows. Phil Lesh passed away Oct. 25 at 84-years-old. Huge jam bands on tour in 2025 Weir, Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh and Jerry Garcia essentially created the template for freewheeling, improvisatory rock back in the '60s. Advertisement Over the years, many acts have followed their lead and created their own version of the 'no two set lists are the same' spectacle. Here are just five of our anything goes favorites you won't want to miss live this year. • Phish • Dave Matthews Band Advertisement • Goose • String Cheese Incident • Widespread Panic Who else is out and about this year? Check out our list of all the biggest classic rockers on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. Advertisement This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate (PS5) Review: Great Roguelike
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans have had no shortage of video game offerings recently. The latest to come to PlayStation is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, which is a Hades-like action game that has you going on repeated runs to try to rescue Splinter and defeat some familiar TMNT baddies. It winds up being a highly satisfying grind thanks to its polished gameplay and familiar setting. A roguelike lives and dies by its core gameplay, as it has to be compelling for you to want to play similar stages repeatedly. Thankfully, TMNT: Splintered Fate features some really satisfying combat. You'll be dashing away from attacks, upgrading ninja skills to deal elemental damage, and also using special tools and your special attack to gain an edge. What's interesting is that you can hold the attack button to deliver a combo attack, allowing you to focus more on dodging enemy attacks and finding a balance between offensive and defensive play. Each of the different turtles (and Casey Jones) plays differently, so it's worth experimenting and finding the one that best fits your playstyle. The highlight of each run is the game's boss battles, which see you facing off against Karai, Shredder, and other iconic TMNT baddies. These are very tricky at first, but as you eventually get more permanent upgrades unlocked, it's fun to see these fights go from progression blockers to a breeze. The fights rely on a lot of pattern recognition, so you'll need to avoid the highly damaging attacks to make sure your run will be a lengthy one. As the game continues on, you'll be presented with optional challenge rooms that make runs more difficult while providing extra rewards. I was impressed with how it never feels overly repetitive (and I have a generally low tolerance for repetition), and even when I had a frustrating run that ended early, I wanted to jump back in for another chance. I always felt like I was just one run away from putting it all together and finding the right upgrade path through the different stages, which is the sign of a good roguelike. One of the coolest parts of TMNT: Splintered Fate is that it offers co-op gameplay. Both online and local play are supported, so you can try to get through the challenging game with a friend. This makes coming up with a game plan even more fun as you can try to make sure your abilities play off one another during combat. It's a great addition that's relatively rare for the genre and is balanced well, so it still feels like an accomplishment when you get through a run successfully. TMNT: Splintered Fate is a wonderful roguelike that is one of the PS5's most replayable games. Thanks to the familiar characters and foes, there's an instant charm and solid story that will immediately grab your interest. With co-op and difficult options, this is both a great entry point for those new to the genre and a fresh challenge. Satisfying combat Fun boss fights Co-op and difficulty options Locations do feel a bit same-y after a while 9 Disclosure: The publisher provided a digital copy for our TMNT: Splintered Fate PS5 review. Reviewed on version 1.000.000. The post Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate (PS5) Review: Great Roguelike appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
Newsweek
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Exclusive: 'TMNT' Spinoff Series 'Casey Jones' Set for Release This Fall
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) have gone through multiple iterations over four decades, having been created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird back in 1984. Eastman and Laird created a comic based on four mutant turtles that possess keen martial arts abilities, which was meant to be a one-shot, but ended up becoming a phenomenon. Following the sheer popularity of the comics, the TMNT became a global hit, spawning multiple cartoon shows, live-action movies, video games, and more in the 1990s. Fast forward to 2025, the comics continuity has been relaunched with Paramount and IDW. The new monthly "TMNT" series is written by Jason Aaron, of "Thor" and "The Avengers" popularity, and harkens back to the brutal nature of the original comic created by Eastman and Laird. The new relaunch has been a hit, producing an already heavily anticipated spinoff revolved around the infamous Shredder. But Oroku Sakai isn't the only character that is getting a highlight, as IDW is announcing another spinoff revolving around Casey Jones. Casey Jones is a character that many TMNT fans should know well, as he is the smooth-talking and brash vigilante teammate who often teams up with the turtles, and often draws the ire of the group as well. Cover art for the "Casey Jones" comic. Cover art for the "Casey Jones" comic. IDW The new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle: Casey Jones" is written by Alex Paknadel and drawn by Amancay Nahuelpan. The mini-series will follow the vigilante, giving fans a chance to truly learn what makes this hockey stick-wielding crime fighter tick. Newsweek Comics got a chance to sit down with an exclusive interview with the writer of "Casey Jones," Alex Paknadel, to talk all about the upcoming "TMNT" spinoff series. The cover for the upcoming "Casey Jones" spinoff comic from IDW. The cover for the upcoming "Casey Jones" spinoff comic from IDW. IDW What can fans expect to see in "Casey Jones?" "This is very much Casey 'off the leash,' I guess you could say. I mean, it isn't that we haven't seen that before, but I think, you know, there was very much, there was some sort of pretty high-level discussions about integrating the various kind of iterations of the character that we've seen to sort of kind of cohesive whole, you know, obviously, you know, throughout the kind of IDW continuity, there's been a lot of work, a lot of character work done. "There's been a lot of attempts to kind of rationalize this kind of backstory and to make it as kind of, you know, quite sort of dark and sort of emotionally resonant ... But I think there has been a desire to sort of hark back to the sort of more reckless kind of Mirage days. So I guess what we're doing with this series is trying to, almost, as I said, like rationalize that, and kind of bring it together and give people that kind of sort of devil may care Casey." It's been 30 years since Casey Jones was in a comic all his own, so what led to the cultivation of this story and miniseries? "This creative team has existed before, and Dave [Wielgosz] kindly reached out to me and asked if I had any interest. And, you know, of course, I did. So we all kind of jumped on it from there. And it involved just a lot of kinds of homework, you know, some very heavy kind of deep dives that were, I mean, it's, it's comics, it's fun, you know, the homework is fun. The first time ever, the homework is fun." Casey Jones has appeared in the current "TMNT" run, but he has been hunted down like the turtles have, by none other than the Foot Clan. However, the clan is now working in tandem with Heironymous Hale. After Hale captures Casey Jones, he shoots him, leaving the vigilante clinging to life in the hospital, where the new mini-series comic will kick off. What can you talk about in terms of how the "Casey Jones" series will kick off? "I don't think I'm giving too much away, but he was shot by Hieronymus Hale. He was in a coma. April's basically been kind of, you know, by his bedside the whole time, and for the first time in a long time, you know, and it's not that he hasn't had this before, but it's a level that he hasn't kind of experienced before ... One of the conclusions that you come to is that Casey is someone who hates being vulnerable in any way, right? "You know, he's a tough kid. He's also, you know, he's got a real soft center, but he hates it when that's exposed. And something like this absolutely, kind of cuts him to his core, because it makes him, you know, he realizes kind of how fragile he is." The exciting aspect about this new "Casey Jones" series is that, along with the normal Rogues Gallery for the TMNT that has been shown in the new continuity, there is also a new villain that will be introduced. Is there a villain specific to Casey Jones that is going to be introduced? "The short answer to that is maybe ... We're introducing a new villain who has been almost like precision engineered to be kind of Casey's opposite, right? And, I mean, in sort of various discussions, you know, we alighted upon this idea of like a mutant character who's almost like a combination of like Bane and Kraven the Hunter, you know, and this is someone who's sort of preying on sort of vulnerable mutants who are sort of straying outside the bounds of mutant town." Casey Jones is a well-known character to fans of the TMNT comics, shows, movies, and video games, but he may not be well-known to everyone. That said, the new mini-series will be an excellent entry point for any reader. How is the new "Casey Jones" series an entry point for the character and for readers? "We're not going to hold readers' hands. You know, that's a given. We're not going to kind of throw readers in the deep end. We'll absolutely be providing a primer for who this character is, but, you know, for anyone who's new to the character who's involved ... this is a young guy called Casey Arnold Jones. You know, he's a New Yorker. He was raised in an abusive household by a father who was a gang leader, and has become a vigilante. His best friend in the world is Raphael, from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." Interestingly, Casey Jones' character linked up with Raphael when the first iteration of the character came out, and there could be an instance where we might see some crossover between the mainline series and the spinoff. Either way, the new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Casey Jones" series is set for debut on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, and will run for six issues. Preorders for the comic will begin on Aug. 4. Multiple creators have also aided in variant covers, such as the black and white variant by Danny Earls. The white variant cover for "Casey Jones." The white variant cover for "Casey Jones." IDW The colored version of the variant by Earls and Jão Canola. The colored variant of "Casey Jones" by Dan Earls and Jão Canola. The colored variant of "Casey Jones" by Dan Earls and Jão Canola. IDW The main cover above by Amancay Nahuelpan, who is also the main illustrator on the series, and created the character design for Casey Jones. "Casey Jones" character design by Amancay Nahuelpan. "Casey Jones" character design by Amancay Nahuelpan. IDW The incredible jockey stick logo was also designed by IDW's Art Director Darran Robinson. To listen to the entire interview with Paknadel, watch the video above. He dives more into the p For more on Comics, head to Newsweek Comics.
Newsweek
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Fortnite v34.40 Brings New TMNT and Marvel Skins
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 is coming to an end, with the buildup for the next Star Wars-themed season – likely just around the corner – in full swing at this stage. With the end of the season in sight, today's update doesn't come with any major gameplay changes or additions, but there are, of course, new skins, and a teaser for the next season to boot. Downtime is over - 34.40 is ready to roll! — Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) April 22, 2025 Fortnite v34.40 is available now for all players, and its new skins are certainly very interesting. The new update sees the addition of new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles skins, including Casey Jones, Rocksteady, Bebop, and Krang's Android, which join the Turtles themselves, April O'Neal, Splinter, and Shredder, all of which were added in prior updates. Two skins from Marvel's Thunderbolts are also being added in this update, with both the Winter Soldier and the White Widow both being added in v34.40, as previously revealed on the Fortnite blog. Both of these skins are using the cel-shaded art style seen in prior comic book-themed skins like Deadpool and Wolverine from last year, which is a nice look that pays homage to their comic book origins. A skin for The White Widow from Marvel's Thunderbolts in Fortnite. A skin for The White Widow from Marvel's Thunderbolts in Fortnite. Epic Games There's also a host of new original skins, too, with an incredible wedding dress skin called The Widow who sports a burned-up dress, two animal-themed operatives in Lapin and Renard, and the big and beefy Vik Vice, who looks like he can pack a serious punch. That's in addition to the new skin available in the Fortnite Crew pack for May, Kwame, which mixes stylish menswear with modern assault tools and weapons — and it'll get additional styles for every month you remain subscribed to Fortnite Crew. Finally, Fortnite v34.40 gives us our first look at Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3, which was previously confirmed to be focused on Star Wars. A new loading screen added in v34.40 shows the extent of this, with a new feminine-looking wookiee in a lightsaber duel against a samurai version of Darth Vader. The background is filled with more Star Wars iconography, including ships and more samurai-themed Stormtroopers, so it should be an interesting season.
