‘The Boys’ Sets ‘Call of Duty: Mobile’ In-Game Collab Ahead of Final Season (Gaming News Roundup)

Ahead of the fifth and final season of “The Boys” premiering on Prime Video Wednesday, Sony Pictures Consumer Products has unveiled an expansive global licensing initiative tied to the satirical superhero television series, including an upcoming “Call of Duty: Mobile” collaboration.

Launching in the summer, the in-game integration will feature three playable characters from “The Boys,” themed bundles and rewards and show-inspired weapons and content.

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While a high-profile AAA collab, the “Call of Duty” crossover isn’t “The Boys” IP’s first foray into video games. Last month, Sony launched VR title “The Boys: Trigger Warning,” and the Amazon show has previously teamed up with “Mortal Kombat 1” for DLC featuring the character Homelander.

“’The Boys’ has become a fearless cultural force, known for pushing boundaries and redefining the superhero genre,” said Jamie Stevens, EVP, Worldwide Consumer Products, Sony Pictures Entertainment. “For the final season, we focused on partnering with brands that authentically align with the series’ bold tone and devoted fan base, creating products and experiences that extend the world of Vought and our fan-favorite vigilantes, ‘The Boys,’ in ways that feel immersive, unexpected and globally resonant.”

See more gaming news from this week in the roundup below.

NEWLY ANNOUNCED GAMES

Game designer Richie Branson and All For America have partnered up to create “Tax Evaders,” a new web-based game which aims to blend “retro arcade game play with sharp social commentary.”

Inspired by Space Invaders, the 8-bit experience allows players to take on the personas of Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, Mike Johnson and John Thume as they’re tasked with destroying healthcare, education, housing, and food access, while “revealing the real-world consequences behind those actions and shedding light on economic inequality in the U.S”.

According to the creators, the game is meant to inspire curiosity and direct voters to visit JoinAllForOne.com as a place where people can engage in productive conversation.

NEW RELEASES 

Disney Dreamlight Valley’s latest free update, “Whispers of the Wind,” will be available on all platforms on April 8.

The new update features Pocahontas from Disney’s animated film of the same name, a new Grand Exhibition from Olaf, an “Elements of Nature” Star Path alongside a new Star Path Vault Rewards feature, and new items in Scrooge’s Store.

Pocahontas will arrive with her very own Yehakin and help unravel the mystery behind a strange phenomenon affecting the Moon and the tides around the Valley. Players can complete her unique friendship quests to unlock goodies like her signature clothing set and the new Meeko companion. Olaf’s Grand Exhibition will feature three distinct displays: a central Diorama to showcase major storyline achievements, an Aquarium to host all aquatic creatures and Gems, and a Habitat to care for all companions and collectable Biome food.

The new Star Path includes decorative items, the Hermit Garden Turtle companion, a Flower Crown Nala Dream Style, and more. Past rewards can now be obtained with the new Star Path Vault Rewards feature as players complete routine duties. A new quality-of-life update also went live, alongside Scrooge’s Store, which is getting a new shipment of brand-new clothing and decoration items.

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Annapurna Interactive has launched “People of Note,” a new RPG musical game available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.

In “People of Note,” gamers will play as the young pop singer Cadence. “After being shut out of the noteworthy song contest, Cadence realizes that her solo act might not be enough for the judges,” reads the official logline. “As she travels across Note to the Rock City of Durandis, the EDM City of Lumina and more, Cadence fills out her band with eclectic and powerful musicians from lands afar.”  

Players will be able to switch battle track genres and create mashups, play puzzles and explore dungeon adventuring mechanics. The game retails for $24.99. 

Watch the trailer here: