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The upcoming DC Universe media franchise helmed by James Gunn is going to include more than just movies, and the development of video games within the DCU sphere is coming at a particularly interesting time. DC already has a long history of video game adaptations, from the widely mocked to the celebrated titles. Considering the lack of any major games set in the recently concluded DC Extended Universe, there's not much precedent for the venture into DCU games, raising a lot of interesting questions about what the slate will look like.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguehas received mixed opinions during its previews, as people can't agree whether the chaotic bloodshed is a tad overkill or right on the money. However, Rocksteady Studios wants to assure fans that there will be plenty of content to love.

Although there is no news about who will replace Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman in James Gunn's DC Universe, stunning DCU fan art envisions a Star Wars actor as the powerful Amazonian.

Just last month, rumors surfaced around the upcoming title Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League that several major villains from the Arkham series would be returning as part of post-launch DLC. These included the likes of Deathstroke and Poison Ivy, the latter of which was confirmed to be part of the main story, albeit in a seemingly very unpopular child form.

The recent flurry of casting announcements for major characters in season 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us are continuing. Following announcements of Kaitlyn Dever being cast as Abby and Young Mazino being cast as Jesse, HBO has now announced that The Last of Us has also found its Dina in Isabela Merced.

After a round of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League previews from media went live this week, developer Rocksteady has lifted its non-disclosure agreement (NDA) on the recently held closed alpha, allowing players to talk freely about their time with the game.

WB Games hasn’t always made the best use of the DC licenses as it could have, but that certainly seems to be an area that the company wants to expand its efforts in. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is due out under a month from now, while a Wonder Woman game – which, according to Warner, is not going to be a live service experience – is also in development.

Auditions for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, DC Studios' upcoming movie about Superman's Kryptonian cuz, are set to begin very soon – and there are three actors already being eyed for the lead role.

Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League received new hands-on impressions and previews, several mixed on its approach. There’s also new gameplay, providing an extensive look at Deadshot and Harley Quinn, two of the four playable characters. Check them out below courtesy of VGC.

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has clarified that jumping over to the new DC Universe will be done in a non-confusing way.

‘ firing by Disney from the role of Kang in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has led to speculation over who could replace him in the role, with recent rumors suggesting is the frontrunner to replace Majors. So, fans are eager to find out if these rumors are true. Here is all you need to know.