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Published January 4, 2020

Legends of the Hidden Temple reboot

The famous 1990s game show Legends of the Hidden Temple is getting a Quibi reboot, (Quibi is a new, short-form streaming service set to launch in April). The streaming service confirmed in a tweet that it is developing a new series based on the Nickelodeon game show. It initially had a three-season run on Nickelodeon from 1993 to 1995.

The show was hosted by Kirk Fogg and followed six teams of children as they completed physical and knowledge-based challenges.

“Dwayne Johnson isn’t the only rock coming to Quibi,” the company wrote. The Wrap said Quibi is revamping Legends of the Hidden Temple to appeal to adults.

The show will still feature the Moat Crossing, Olmec and the Temple Run. Quibi’s reboot will be filmed at an undisclosed jungle location. The show will feature bigger challenges and prizes for contestants.


Taylor Swift to headline Glastonbury Festival

Grammy-winning singer Taylor Swift will headline the 2020 Glastonbury Festival.

Festival co-creator Michael Eavis announced in a video on Twitter that Swift, will perform at the music festival in its 50th anniversary year.

“She’s one of the biggest stars in the world and her songs are absolutely amazing. We’re so delighted,” Eavis said.

Glastonbury Festival runs June 24-28 in 2020. Swift will take the stage June 28. Swift has also confirmed the news in her Instagram post. She shared a photo of herself holding up a flyer for the festival.


Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles delayed

Square Enix’s Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android devices has been delayed until summer 2020.

The classic role-playing game was originally set to be released on January 23.

“We’ve made the decision to adjust the release date to allow the development team some extra time to make final adjustments to the game to make this the best experience possible,” the official Twitter account for Final Fantasy said.

The remastered edition will add updated graphics, new voiceovers for characters, an online multiplayer mode for up to four players, new dungeons and bosses, character skins and a cross-play feature to allow PlayStation 4, Switch, iOS and Android players to play together.

Published in Dawn, Young World, January 4th, 2020

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