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Geek Feed
a day ago
- Business
- Geek Feed
Sorry Marvel Fans, Black Panther Game Cancelled
It was back in 2023 when it was announced that a Black Panther game was in the works, but it looks like that won't be happening at EA anymore. According to IGN, a recent round of layoffs at EA has led to the cancellation of the Black Panther game, and the closing down of the studio that was working on it, Cliffhanger Games. Not much has been known about the game, but it does come from developers who had worked at Monolith Games while they were making the also-cancelled Wonder Woman game. I even speculated that they were retooling their WW title for BP , but it looks like both projects went down the drain. As far as we know, Black Panther was supposed to be a single-player, open-world, action game. Though this Panther may not be able to get his title, the character is playable in Marvel Rivals as well as the upcoming game Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra which is expected to come out sometime next year. Despite the closing of Cliffhanger, EA is still adamant that its partnership with Marvel will continue. Panther was one of a three-game deal which also includes Iron Man as well as another unannounced title. As far as their deal with Marvel goes, the e-mail from EA Entertainment president Laura Miele read, 'Our partnership with Marvel remains strong and our multi-title, long-term collaboration continues.' No specific release date has been announced for Rise of Hydra , but fans can expect it to come out sometime next year. Marvel Rivals is now playable for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5.
Motor 1
a day ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
GM Just Filed Another Interesting Trademark
Back in the mid-1960s, after the Ford Mustang debuted to huge success, Chevrolet got to work on its response. That car would become the Camaro—but that's not what the company originally called it during its development. The Camaro was codenamed the Panther, and for some reason, General Motors just filed a trademark for that name here and now in 2025. As uncovered by GMAuthority , the automaker filed the application on May 23, 2025, with the US Patent and Trademark Office, designating the Panther name for use on automobiles. However, it's unlikely Chevy will introduce a next-generation Camaro anytime soon with any sort of Panther branding. A report earlier this year alleged that the higher-ups within the automaker dismantled the weak business case for the sports car , making the Panther trademark all the more unusual and a Camaro revival unlikely. Chevrolet Camaro SS Collector's Edition Production of the sixth-generation Camaro ended in late 2023, but sales for the sports car had been declining well before its demise. Sales reached over 70,000 units in 2016, and it was wildly popular when it debuted. However, sales dwindled to less than 6,000 in its final year on sale, and you were still able to find a few new ones on dealer lots as recently as this February. Despite Chevrolet never using the Panther name for a full-blown model, the automaker did pay tribute to the codename on the Camaro Collector's Edition. The car featured a panther badge on the steering wheel and a panther integrated into the front fender script, and the car wore Panther Black metallic tintcoat or Panther Black matte exterior paint. Granted, automakers trademark names all the time that they never intend to use. GM just recently filed a trademark for Pontiac , but that doesn't mean the brand is making a comeback. That said, with Chevy lacking a Mustang competitor yet again, we hope that this new trademark actually means something. Here's More Chevrolet News: A Costco Membership Can Save You $3,000 on a New Corvette 2026 Corvette ZR1 Gets Optional 10-Piston Brake Calipers Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: US Patent and Trademark Office via GM Authority Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Hypebeast
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
'Black Panther' Video Game Canceled at Electronic Arts
Summary Electronic Arts (EA)has reportedly canceled the highly anticipatedBlack Panthervideo game and subsequently shut down Cliffhanger Games, the studio specifically created to develop the title. The news marking another significant project cancellation and round of layoffs within EA. TheBlack Panthergame,first announced in 2023, was envisioned as a single-player, open-world action-adventure title set in Wakanda. Cliffhanger Games, a Seattle-based studio formed by industry veterans, had been working on the project. However, details about its development were scarce since its initial reveal. According to an internal email sent to staff by EA Entertainment president Laura Miele, these decisions are part of a broader strategy to 'sharpen our focus and put our creative energy behind the most significant growth opportunities.' This move aligns with EA's recent trend of consolidating its efforts on a smaller handful of core franchises likeBattlefield,The Sims,SkateandApex Legends, and moving away from certain licensed IP. Despite the cancellation ofBlack Panther, EA's multi-title, long-term partnership with Marvel is reportedly still strong, with Motive Studios continuing development on theIron Mangame and potentially leading future Marvel projects. This cancellation is the latest in a series of layoffs and project terminations across the video game industry in 2025.
Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Slugger joins FIU baseball team's 20-homer club in record time
Kishon Frett wasn't just hitting balls over the fence. His shots in batting practice were sailing to the tops of the tall trees that sit at least 50-to-80 feet beyond the left-field wall. 'It was majestic,' FIU Panthers hitting coach and recruiting coordinator Brian Jeroloman said when asked about the first time he saw Frett in action. 'I took out my phone to videotape his BP. On the video, you can hear me say, 'Wow!'' After the game, here's what Jeroloman told Frett, a right-handed hitter who was at Seminole State College of Florida at the time: 'I'm going to make you a Panther. You are going to be wearing navy and gold. 'We will kick your butt (during workouts and practice), but we will get you ready. We will develop you. 'Your future is so bright. You are going to be a monster for us.' Jeroloman was right. Frett has been Godzilla for the Panthers this year, hitting .291 with eight doubles, three triples, 20 homers and a 1.076 OPS. He has also scored 57 runs in 54 games. In addition, Frett leads Conference USA in homers, and his 20 dingers rank fourth in FIU single-season history, trailing Brad Eldred (29 in 2002); Tyler Townsend (24 in 2009); and Luis Fernandez (21 in 1998). 'It's a great achievement,' Frett said of reaching the 20-homer club. 'But I'm not satisfied. I want 25-to-30.' When a Panthers player homers this season, his teammates place an FIU 'Vice' football helmet on his head and then shower him with water. Frett, a corner outfielder, has had a lot of those Vice baths this year, and he has a chance to add to his totals this week at the Conference USA postseason tournament in Lynchburg, Virginia. Sixth-seeded FIU (30-25), which has already secured the most wins by a Panthers team since 2017, will play its first game on Wednesday at 9 a.m. against third-seeded Kennesaw State (29-25). The double-elimination tournament concludes on Sunday, and the Panthers need to win it to secure their first NCAA regional berth since 2015. It helps that the Panthers have Frett. Jeroloman remembers the first time Frett – who at that time was 6-3 and 215 pounds – went to an FIU game. This was in the spring of 2023. Frett had just committed to the Panthers, and he was there to watch his future team. 'Kish was wearing a sleeveless T-shirt,' Jeroloman recalled. 'Mario Fernandez, who pitched for us at that time, looked at Kish and said, 'Is he committed to us?'' Translation: How did FIU get a stud like this? The answer is that Frett – an Ocala native who played his high school ball at Broward County's Calvary Christian – wrecked his knee twice, both times playing basketball. 'I've hung up my hooping shoes since then,' Frett said. Frett's first ACL injury happened during his sophomore year of high school. He had committed to Florida, but – after the injury – the Gators withdrew his scholarship money. A catcher at the time, Frett ended up at the first of his two junior colleges -- Wabash Valley, located in Mount Carmel, Illinois. But Frett's second ACL injury ended his Wabash career before he played a single game, and he transferred to Seminole State, which is located less than an hour away from his hometown of Ocala. Frett slugged eight homers as a Seminole State freshman, but he blew up as a sophomore in 2023, hitting .345 while leading the national junior-college ranks with 20 dingers. That's when Jeroloman – during his normal recruiting checks – talked to Mike Nicholson, Seminole State's coach. '(Nicholson) told me, 'Brian, this kid is going off. He looks the part.'' Jeroloman said 'looking the part' is something scouts look for as it can be a predictor of future success. Given that, Jeroloman was blown away the first time he saw Frett. This was before he took batting practice. 'I said, 'Holy Christmas – that's him!'' said Jeroloman, sounding a bit like someone seeing a great white shark. 'You could see his quads from half a football field away.' Jeroloman said the 'body comparison' for Frett is former Marlins star Giancarlo Stanton, who is a physical specimen at 6-6 and 245 pounds. Frett, who turned 23 in January, said he is now up to 225 pounds with an incredibly low body-fat percentage of 4.6. That's down from 13.6 percent just a couple of years ago. Panthers head coach Rich Witten was impressed when he saw Frett's first batting practice on FIU's field. Asked Witten: 'What's the catch?' There wasn't any. Frett has been good on and off the field, including the fact that he graduated two weeks ago with a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. After he is done playing baseball, Frett would like to be a teacher, a coach or a journalist. 'I did commentating at two FIU basketball games this year,' Frett said, 'and it was exciting.' On the field, though, is where Frett has truly shined, slugging 36 homers in two years at FIU. Only three players have more career homers at FIU: Eldred (44); Townsend (43); and Mike Martinez 37). However, Eldred and Martinez posted those numbers in four years at FIU; Townsend did it in three; and Frett in just two. Jeroloman, a former New York Yankees scout, said he will know about two weeks before the MLB Draft in July what Frett's prospects are in terms of getting selected. 'They'd be signing the bat,' Jeroloman said of Frett's power. 'When you can hit like he can, scouts don't worry too much about defense. 'Having said that, Kish is an amazing runner for a guy his size. 'You can't even call him a below-average defender anymore. He has worked so hard to improve. His routes to the ball are so much better. He has good range, and his arm is better than you'd think.' Indeed, Frett has four outfield assists this season and just one error. 'I wouldn't be shocked if he gets drafted in rounds eight through 15,' Jeroloman said. 'I also wouldn't be shocked if it doesn't go as well as he would like due to his age and injury history. But whatever organization gets him will be very happy.' No matter what happens, though, Frett is not a person Jeroloman will forget. 'He's one of those kids you fall in love with,' Jeroloman said. 'If he were to call me 10 years from now needing something, I would do anything to help him.'
7NEWS
24-05-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Depleted Panthers slump to rock bottom after heavy loss to Knights
Dylan Lucas' hat-trick has powered Newcastle to a vital 25-6 defeat of four-time reigning premiers Penrith, who slumped back to the bottom of the NRL ladder in Bathurst. As injuries and State of Origin absences depleted both sides, Lucas showed his credentials as a future NSW player, helping the struggling Knights ease pressure on coach Adam O'Brien with an improved attacking performance. Fletcher Sharpe excelled replacing Queensland's Kalyn Ponga at fullback, scoring the Knights' first try at close range to trigger a 24-0 first-half skirmish. Sharpe finished with a staggering 18 tackle busts and four line breaks to go with a game-high 272 metres and was the Knights' best in a more even second half on Saturday night. Penrith's five Origin absences notwithstanding, O'Brien may have found the solution to his long-running halves problem as five-eighth Tyson Gamble laid on all three of Lucas' tries. Two came from beautiful flat balls in back-to-back sets before Gamble put boot to ball and helped the second-rower make it a four-score game after 25 minutes. Lucas could've had a fourth try in the shadows of halftime had he not spilt the ball over the tryline with Daine Laurie covering in defence. Adam Elliott tore a bicep in the first half as the only sour note for Newcastle. The loss laid bare the mighty task ahead of the Panthers to salvage an already dire campaign in the always-testing Origin period. The Panthers mercifully have byes before the final two Origin games but may need to rest players after Origin II given a trip to Auckland three days later. Goal-line defence was again a major issue for Penrith in the first half, with back-up halfback Brad Schneider targeted by Lucas ahead of his first two tries. The Panthers are now one point adrift at the bottom of the ladder and could lose prop Liam Henry to suspension for a crusher tackle on Sharpe. Henry went to the sin bin for the shot in the first half, putting the Knights in position for their fourth try. Highly-touted forward Harrison Hassett cut through for a try on debut in the second half. But that was good as things got for Penrith as former Panther Jack Cogger put the cherry on top with a field goal as the last five minutes approached. Newcastle debutant Paul Bryan dislocated his shoulder in his first minute but played on after having it popped back in.
