*Update: This event has been postponed until December 16-19 2020*
From the world of movies to the more tech side of the world, here are quick news bites to keep you up-to-date. For more on gaming and tech in Dubai and beyond, click here.
VidCon comes to the capital
A host of mega online stars, including actor Alex Wassabi, Rawan and Rayan, Brent Riviera, Matt Steffanina, Ranz Kyle and Niana Guerrero, Naz, Lexi Rivera are coming to Abu Dhabi. Why? For VidCon, the world’s largest celebration of online videos. Even better, YouTube star Noor Stars has also been added, along with Twin sisters the Merrell Twins, known for their appearances on TV shows Faking It and Like A Boss. It’s all taking place this March, with tickets priced from Dhs199. Find out all you need to know right here.
Anthem overhaul
It’s hardly news that developer BioWare’s online multiplayer action role-playing game Anthem wasn’t a hit, even after bringing numerous updates to fix it. Instead of calling it quits, BioWare has decided to give the game a complete overhaul, changing its core gameplay mechanics and bringing new challenges with meaningful rewards.
Knives on
With the surprise critical success of director Rian Johnson’s Knives Out, starring Daniel Craig as the lovable, crime-solving deep south investigator Benoit Blanc, what doesn’t come as a surprise is it getting the thumbs up from the big boss at Lionsgate for a sequel. What can we expect? It’s still early days, but we’re sure Craig will have another sequel to solve.
