John Wick Screenwriter Reveals Streets of Rage Movie Stuck in "Actively Inactive" State
The highly anticipated film adaptation of the iconic beat 'em up game, Streets of Rage, finds itself in a precarious production standstill. Derek Kolstad, renowned for his work on the John Wick series and the screenwriter for the Streets of Rage movie, has confirmed that while the project r
The highly anticipated film adaptation of the iconic beat 'em up game, Streets of Rage, finds itself in a precarious production standstill.
Derek Kolstad, renowned for his work on the John Wick series and the screenwriter for the Streets of Rage movie, has confirmed that while the project remains officially under development at Lionsgate, actual progress has virtually halted. In a recent interview, he characterized the project's current state as "actively inactive"—meaning development hasn't been officially cancelled, but no significant advancements are being made.
Despite the lack of momentum, Kolstad expressed his continued faith in the project. He noted the considerable time and effort he invested in crafting the script, which he considers a solid foundation for the upcoming adaptation. According to Kolstad, the film's core concept revolves around relentless, continuous action, designed to unfold with hardly any pauses, drawing inspiration from the intensity of films like 16 Blocks and The Raid.
Kolstad completed the screenplay long before Lionsgate became involved with the project in 2022. Since then, there has been minimal news regarding the adaptation, raising considerable doubts among fans and industry observers about whether the Streets of Rage movie will ultimately reach the big screen.
Fresh materials — Gaming News
No More Robots' Nine-Year Journey to Releasing Their First Self-Developed IP: "This Sounds So Naive and Stupid, But Somehow It's Working"
It has been nine years since Mike Rose founded the indie game publisher No More Robots. The company has achieved considerable success, partly thanks to its back catalog, which includes the popular bike-riding game Descenders, the inaugural release under the No More Robots banner and a
Blizzard Workers Ratify First Union Contract with Microsoft
Blizzard Entertainment, now under the ownership of Microsoft, has successfully negotiated and ratified its inaugural union contract. This landmark agreement was approved by a workforce vote encompassing just under 1,900 staff members. The newly established contract introduces s
Lego Digital Play Acquires Mobile Studio Offroad Games
Lego Digital Play has officially acquired Offroad Games, a mobile development studio based in the UK. Offroad Games, established by a group of former Space Ape Games employees, revealed the acquisition in a statement on LinkedIn, describing it as a "tremendously exciting new
Arm Unveils Mobile-First AI Reconstruction Technology, Distinct from DLSS 5's 'Black Box' Approach
Arm, the British semiconductor and software design firm, has announced its latest advancements in AI computing at the Arm Everywhere China event in Shanghai. The company aims to establish a comprehensive AI-native computing ecosystem with its new AI-native compute platform CSS for Mob
US Senate Investigates Roblox: Child Safety Under Scrutiny
The US Senate's Crime and Counterterrorism Subcommittee has initiated an investigation into Roblox, expressing concerns that the platform may be prioritizing revenue and user engagement over the safety of children. Senators Josh Hawley and Dick Durbin, in a letter to Roblox CE
Three Epic Veterans Are Building an AI-Powered Game Engine to Break the Industry's Doom Cycle
In the current gaming landscape, Unity and Unreal Engine have long held a dominant position, powering approximately 70% of games released on Steam in 2025. While Godot has experienced notable growth and some major companies continue to utilize proprietary engines like Capcom's RE Engi