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A fresh report from industry insider Daniel Richtman indicates that Sony is once more putting up roadblocks for the MCU’s Spider-Man. Richtman claims that any villains appearing in Sony’s Spider-Man films or its Spider-Man Universe, such as those in Venom, Morbius, and the forthcoming Kraven the Hunter, are off-limits for the MCU. If accurate, this would imply that villains from Sony’s movies are prohibited from being featured in Marvel’s projects, limiting the options for future Spider-Man films. It’s widely known that Sony and Marvel haven’t always agreed, and their ongoing negotiations could pose serious risks for the MCU if they don’t reach an agreement. The latest rumor hints that iconic Spider-Man villains might be off-limits to Marvel, and while fans are uncertain whether to trust this information, the potential consequences are significant. If true, beloved villains like Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus may not make their MCU debut anytime soon, disappointing those eager to see Marvel’s interpretation of these characters. However, not all hope is lost. Marvel still has access to a vast array of villains from Spider-Man’s extensive comic book history, giving them plenty of options to explore. Additionally, the possibility of future crossovers hasn’t been ruled out—especially following the massive success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, which brought some of these villains to the big screen in a way that thrilled audiences.

Participants in the closed alpha test of Valve’s upcoming MOBA, Deadlock, have reportedly encountered cheaters within the still-unreleased game. This highly-anticipated title from Valve has generated significant buzz during its early testing phase, even before the game was officially revealed. Despite not being fully announced, Deadlock had already seen player counts exceed 10,000 during early testing. Now, the game faces issues with cheating in the alpha phase. Valve’s latest IP became a topic of discussion even before the developer officially unveiled the new game late last week. Speculation and leaks suggested that the new Valve game would combine elements of shooters and MOBAs, and many fans noticed the testing phase ramping up earlier this month. Valve eventually made Deadlock’s official announcement, with the Steam page for the game’s early test version going live on Friday. However, players participating in the closed alpha have reported early incidents of cheating within the game.