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Metro
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Highest rated game of 2025 is already 20% off on PS5 and Xbox
A major contender for Game Of The Year has already been discounted across PS5, Xbox and PC, as a film adaptation gets underway. There have been several excellent games released in 2025 so far, including Citizen Sleeper 2, Split Fiction, and Blue Prince, but the most surprising might be Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Developed by new studio Sandfall Interactive, the French turn-based role player is an original IP which packs the vocal talents of Daredevil's Charlie Cox and Andy Serkis from The Lord Of The Rings. Along with receiving critical acclaim, it has sold over one million copies within just three days. If you haven't yet jumped into its brand of dark fantasy, various retailers have already discounted the game across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, less than a week after it launched. On Amazon, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been reduced by 18% to £40.99 on PlayStation 5, while the Xbox Series X version is 20% off at £39.99. There is a bit of a wait for physical copies (delivery is currently listed between May 13 to June 2) but the developers have assured more are on the way to various retailers, in light of the demand. 'We are aware that we have sold out of physical editions at various retailers,' a post from the developer reads. 'Our distribution partners are looking into re-stocking. Sorry, the demand has been higher than expected in many regions. Please stay in touch with your local stores for more info.' If you're an eager beaver on PC, Fantatical is selling Steam keys for £33.59, which is 20% off the usual £41.99 price. The deluxe edition, which includes additional outfits and hairstyles, is also down to £39.99. Amazon – £40.99 on PlayStation 5 (18% off) Amazon – £39.99 on Xbox Series X (20% off) Fanatical – £33.59 on PC (20% off) The success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 makes a sequel almost inevitable but it seems like publisher Kepler Interactive was confident in the IP before it even launched, as a movie adaptation was officially announced back in January. More Trending As reported by Variety earlier this year, Sandfall Interactive has teamed up with Story Kitchen (the same company developing movies for Just Cause and Streets Of Rage) on the project. Casting and directorial decisions are said to be underway, with Story Kitchen founders Dmitri M. Johnson and Mike Goldberg serving as producers. 'We're thrilled to collaborate with Sandfall Interactive to bring the rich, immersive world of Expedition 33 to the big screen,' a statement from Story Kitchen reads. 'The game's compelling narrative and complex characters provide a solid foundation for a cinematic experience that will resonate with both gamers and moviegoers alike.' As seen with the success of A Minecraft Movie, movie adaptations of video games are doing big business at the moment. However, the biggest ones are in the family-friendly mould, like The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Sonic The Hedgehog, so it remains to be seen if the mature themes in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 can find similar success on the big screen. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Seth Rogen coming to Call Of Duty in weed-themed DLC as Star Wars hits Fortnite MORE: Massive Nintendo Switch update prepares console for Switch 2 but not everyone's happy MORE: EA cuts up to 400 jobs after FC 25 and Apex Legends sales collapse
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sydney Sweeney to star in 'Split Fiction' video game adaptation
Sydney Sweeney Sydney Sweeney has been cast in a leading role for the upcoming film adaptation of the hit video game " Split Fiction ," with Jon M. Chu set to direct. The project has also secured "Deadpool & Wolverine" screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick to pen the script. Released in March 2025, "Split Fiction" follows two authors, Mio and Zoe, who become trapped in the fictional worlds they created. According to The Vulture, the game blends elements of science fiction and fantasy as the protagonists navigate through their own creations. It remains undecided whether Sweeney will portray Mio, the science fiction writer, or Zoe, who specializes in fantasy. In addition to her starring role, Sweeney will also serve as an executive producer on the project. The film will be produced by Story Kitchen, led by Mike Goldberg and Dmitri M. Johnson, the production company behind the successful "Sonic the Hedgehog" films and other video game adaptations. Chu's Electric Somewhere will co-produce the project, which is currently being shopped to major studios. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Sydney Sweeney is also starring in Sega's Outrun video game adaptation This marks Sweeney's second video game adaptation, as she is also attached to star in and produce Universal Pictures' adaptation of Sega 's "OutRun" with Michael Bay directing. Her upcoming projects include Netflix's "The Housemaid," based on Freida McFadden's bestselling novel, and a biopic about boxer Christy Martin. "Split Fiction" was developed by Hazelight Studios and published by Electronic Arts. The game features a split-screen gameplay mechanics and has received critical acclaim, currently ranking as the third-best reviewed game of 2025 with a Metacritic score of 91. The video game was an immediate commercial success, selling over two million copies within its first week. No release date has been announced for the film adaptation.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sydney Sweeney to Star in Jon M. Chu's 'Split Fiction' Film Adaptation
Sydney Sweeney will star in Jon M. Chu's adaptation of the video game Split Fiction, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The Split Fiction co-adventure video game, from developer Hazelight Studios and publisher Electronic Arts, centers on a pair of authors, Mio and Zoe, who become trapped in the worlds they wrote. The game was designed to allow a split-screen co-op gameplay. More from The Hollywood Reporter Pedro Pascal Calls J.K. Rowling a "Heinous Loser" for Latest Trans Comments 'Saturday Night Live': Quinta Brunson, Walton Goggins, Scarlett Johansson Close Out Season 50 David Harbour Was Convinced His 'Stranger Things' Character Would Die in Season One The role which Sweeney will take on has yet to be announced. Chu will direct the film, with Deadpool & Wolverine screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick penning the screenplay. Mike Goldberg and Dmitri M. Johnson's Story Kitchen and Chu's Electric Somewhere will produce. Sweeney is set to executive produce. The Split Fiction video game, released in March, sold two million copies in its first week on the market. 'SPLIT FICTION has sold 2 MILLION copies in 1 WEEK!! Holy crap, we're blown away here! Simply amazing…. Thank you to all of our new and old fans — we love how excited you are for our game' Hazelight Studios wrote when announcing the game's success. The film marks another project underway for Sweeney and the second video game adaptation. The Euphoria star and Michael Bay are revving up a movie adaptation of the Sega video game franchise OutRun. Universal Pictures is behind the project that has Bay set to direct and produce, with Sweeney also on board to produce. Sweeney is set to star and produce an adaptation of an English teacher's Reddit story 'I Pretended to Be a Missing Girl' and star in a Christy Martin biopic. She is also starring in The Housemaid, based on Freida McFadden's best-selling novel of the same name, alongside Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar. The film will release on Netflix on Dec. 25. Variety was the first to report the news of Sweeney's casting. Best of The Hollywood Reporter "A Nutless Monkey Could Do Your Job": From Abusive to Angst-Ridden, 16 Memorable Studio Exec Portrayals in Film and TV The 10 Best Baseball Movies of All Time, Ranked 20 Times the Oscars Got It Wrong
Al Bawaba
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Sydney Sweeney to Star in Jon M. Chu's Adaptation of Hit Game "Split Fiction"
ALBAWABA - Sydney Sweeney lands lead role in anticipated new game adaptation. Sydney Sweeney is going to play the lead role in the upcoming film adaptation of the popular computer game "Split Fiction," which will be directed by Jon M. Chu. Screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, who worked on the film "Deadpool & Wolverine," are now working on the script for the cinematic production. Both Chu's Electric Somewhere and Mike Goldberg and Dmitri M. Johnson's Story Kitchen (formerly known as dj2 Entertainment), which is now in the process of selling the talent package to studios, will be responsible for producing the film adaptation of "Split Fiction." Sweeney is going to serve as an executive producer. BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 02: Sydney Sweeney (Photo by Neilson Barnard / Getty Images via AFP) "Split Fiction" is a game that combines elements of science fiction and fantasy. It is developed by Hazelight Studios and published by Electronic Arts. The story follows two authors, Mio and Zoe, who find themselves ensnared in the fantastical worlds that they have created. "Split Fiction" is a cooperative adventure game that was written by Sebastian Johansson and Josef Fares, who is also the director of the game and the chief executive officer of Hazelight Studios. The game's gameplay mechanics include split-screen combat, platforming puzzles, and different skills for each character. According to an anonymous source who spoke with Variety, it has not yet been decided whether Sweeney will play the primary role of Zoe or Mio. The game was released on March 6, and despite earning excellent reviews and large sales, it soon became a hit with both gamers and critics alike after it was released. According to Hazelight, the game sold well over two million copies in the first week after it was released, and the number of copies sold continues to increase at a rapid pace. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 02: Jon M. Chu/AFP During the Game Developers Conference (GDC) that took place in San Francisco in March, the film "Split Fiction" was already in the process of being developed and beginning to attract top Hollywood studios for a bidding war. The package is shepherded by Goldberg and Johnson's Story Kitchen, which is one of the hottest players in the video game-to-screen business right now, with credits including the 'Sonic the Hedgehog' films, the 'Tomb Raider' franchise (with a new animated series that premiered on Netflix in October 2024), the upcoming 'Streets of Rage' adaptation set up at Lionsgate, as well as films based on 'It Takes Two' (from the game studio behind 'Split Fiction') and 'ToeJam & Earl' at Amazon MGM Studios.
Express Tribune
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Sydney Sweeney cast in Jon M. Chu's ‘Split Fiction' film adaptation written by ‘Deadpool & Wolverine' team
Sydney Sweeney is set to headline the upcoming film adaptation of the acclaimed video game Split Fiction, Variety reports. The project will be directed by Jon M. Chu, with a screenplay by Deadpool & Wolverine writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Sweeney will also serve as an executive producer, joining forces with Mike Goldberg and Dmitri M. Johnson's production company Story Kitchen, as well as Chu's Electric Somewhere. Originally developed by Hazelight Studios and released by Electronic Arts on 6 March, Split Fiction blends science fiction and fantasy. The co-op game follows two authors, Mio and Zoe, who find themselves trapped in the fictional worlds they created. The gameplay features split-screen mechanics and character-specific challenges, earning praise for its storytelling and design. While Sweeney's exact role has not yet been confirmed, her involvement has already generated excitement. The game quickly became a commercial hit, selling over two million copies in its first week and receiving strong reviews for its narrative and visual style. The film adaptation was first revealed during the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in March, drawing significant interest from major studios in what is becoming a competitive bidding process. Story Kitchen, which rebranded from dj2 Entertainment, has become a major force in adapting video games for film and television. The company's recent and upcoming projects include the Sonic the Hedgehog film series, a Tomb Raider animated series on Netflix, and planned adaptations of It Takes Two and Streets of Rage.
