2018-11-06
We've learned a lot more about the upcoming PG-13 version of Deadpool 2. Deadline reports that the movie is titled Once Upon a Deadpool, and it'll release through a "limited-engagement" in the United States on December 12. It'll only play in theaters until Christmas Eve (December 24).As for what's different in the new cut, Deadline reports that the "lion's share" of the new edition is the same footage from the original Deadpool 2, but with its violence and language toned down. A new multi-scene "framing sequence," dreamed up by Ryan Reynolds and writers Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese, was also shot for the new PG-13 edit. There are eight new scenes in all, and they were reportedly shot in a single day.Another element of Once Upon a Deadpool is that it's going to be a vehicle to help drive awareness and raise money for cancer research. $1 from every ticket sold will go to the F**k Cancer campaign, but it'll be called "Fudge Cancer" at ticket sales locations.Regarding the new framing sequence, it will involve the actor Fred Savage, who starred as the little boy in the beloved cult classic The Princess Bride. In Once Upon a Deadpool, the merc will apparently kidnap Savage and featuring the same bedtime-story setup as The Princess Bride. Now that Savage is a grown man, this is set up to be very comical."Fox has been asking for a PG-13 basically since the start in 2006," Reynolds told Deadline. "I've said no since 2006. Now, this one time, I said 'Yes' on two conditions. First, a portion of the proceeds had to go to charity. Second, I wanted to kidnap Fred Savage. The second condition took some explaining…"Savage told Deadline: "While my participation in this film was anything but voluntary. I am happy to learn that Fudge Cancer will be the beneficiary of this shameless cash grab."Deadpool 2 opened in May this year, and it made $734 million during its theatrical run. The 2016 original was a bigger hit, bringing in more than $780 million at the box office. Those are massive figures, all but ensuring there will be a third Deadpool movie sometime down the road.Info from Gamespot.com
2018-11-06
Compared to its predecessor, horses play a much bigger role in Red Dead Redemption 2 than you might think. So much so that it can be overwhelming if you haven’t been paying close attention to the tutorial messages. Horses have been made to feel like living, breathing creatures this time around, and as such, you need to commit to taking care of them and being cautious of their temperament.To help you wrap your head around Red Dead Redemption 2's horses, we detail below and in the video above everything you need to know to properly care for your steed. If you're more of an experienced rider and want to know what are the best horses out there, we've gathered that information in our best horses guide.For more guides like this, be sure to check out our guides roundup containing features highlighting all the tips you should know before playing and things the game doesn't tell you. And if you want to have some extra fun, be sure to read our feature detailing the game's cheat codes. Though, if you're a curious outsider looking in and want to know whether or not this game for you, then read our Red Dead 2 review if you haven't already.How To Ride Your Horse And Maintain Its CoresHorse controls are relatively simple. Tap the X or A button repeatedly to speed up and R1 or RB to slow down. You can double tap and hold X or A to match a companion's speed, and if you tap X or A in rhythm with your horse's gallop you will conserve stamina.As you ride your horse, you’ll want to keep an eye on its Cores. Like Arthur's Cores, the heart is your horse's Health Core and the lightning bolt is its Stamina Core--they've just got fancy little horseshoes in them. The symbol at the center of the circle represents the Core, while the ring meter that surrounds it is known as a bar.The more you push your horse, the quicker the Stamina bar will deplete. And if you don’t feed your horse every now and then, its Cores will drain and it won’t have as much Stamina or Health in its associated bars. It will also look sad and run with its head down, so try to stock up on horse foods and revival items from the General Store to keep your horse well.Your horse will get dirty over time as you ride it. If this happens, its meters will drain 25% quicker. You can clean it with your brush or by riding it through water. The former is acquired after completing the story mission, "Exit Pursued by a Bruised Ego." It's also worth noting that your horse's cores will refill when you sleep.There are ways to notice when something is awry with your horse. A flashing red exclamation point in the Stamina Core indicates your horse is scared/stressed (you need to press L3 to calm it) while a flashing red brush in the health core means your horse is dirty.Leveling Your HorseWhile mostly identical to how Arthur's Cores work, where horse Cores differ is how you increase their level. Instead of leveling them up by moving and withstanding damage, you develop your horse's Cores and bars by forming a stronger bond with them. As you ride, feed, and clean your horse, your bond will strengthen. And as that bond grows, your horse's Health and Stamina bars will increase.Your horse will even learn advanced maneuvers. At level 2, you can rear your horse back by pressing R1 or RB with square or X. There isn't really a use for this other than to look threatening from time to time--that or to just feel like a cool cowboy from an old western film. At level 3 you learn how to skid. While sprinting, press R1 or RB and you can either bring your horse to a halt or change directions at a moment's notice. Finally at level 4 you learn how to drift and piaffe, which is a fancy word for strafe. As your bond increases your horse will also respond to your call from greater and greater distances, and its stats, including speed, will get a slight bump. If you wanna see how close you are to the next level, you can check the player menu when you the press the pause button.You can expedite bonding by feeding your horse treats. And the stronger your bond is with a horse, the longer it will take to bleed out if it gets knocked down. It takes 60 minutes real time for a level 4 horse to die, so that gives you plenty of time to get to town and purchase a horse reviver from the General Store.Horse Stables And Upgrading Your Horse's StatsIf you wanna get the most out of your level 4 horse, you’ll want to stop at a stable and upgrade its saddle. Most items for sale are cosmetics, but there are a few things that can improve your horse's stats, like the stirrups and the saddles.But WAIT, you say! I can’t seem to enter the stable, and I can’t find a stupid brush to clean my horse. Well that probably means you’re screwing around too much and not doing any story missions. Once you complete "Exit Pursued by a Bruised Ego," you will have access to stables across the map and your horse brush.While at the stables, you can also rename, sell, and buy horses. You can sell both stolen horses and horses you’ve acquired legally. Stolen horses won’t fetch as good a price at stables, but at a certain point in the story you will meet some characters willing to purchase stolen horses for a better profit. Level 4 horses will also fetch a higher price, so if you plan on flipping a horse, so we recommend leveling it up first.Breaking HorsesIf you are looking to buy a horse, the first thing you’ll probably notice is that good horses ain’t cheap. As attached as you'll become with your first, Tennessee Walker, he's not exactly the powerhouse you’ll want by your side throughout the entire game. And if the best horses are too expensive, that means you'll have to find some out in the wild and break 'em yourself. Lucky for you, one of the best horses in the game can be acquired for free at the beginning of chapter 2 and onward. But before we get to that, let’s learn how to break a horse.As you explore the world, you’ll find wild horses everywhere. Big horses, little horses, painted horses, black horses, and so on. There are a dozen different breeds roaming the frontier, all with unique stats and attributes. If you see a horse you’re interested in, first take out your binoculars. Once you study the horse you will be given a prompt to “show info." Hit that, and you can check out the horses stats and its breed details.There are two ways to go about breaking a horse. You can chase it down, lasso it, and hop on its back, or you can approach it slowly, calming it if it gets spooked. Once you get close enough, you can hop on its back. While you might be inclined to take on the first method, it's much easier to break a horse if you approach it slowly. Once you’re on its back, pull back the left stick and subtly tilt the right stick to balance while calming it with square or X. If it bucks you, chase it down. When it calms down a bit, you can repeat the process.How To Find One Of The Best Horses Early: The White-Maned ArabianOnce you feel comfortable breaking horses, pack up a thick jacket and head up to the Grizzlies to find the White-Maned Arabian. This snow-white beauty wanders around Lake Isabella and can be found early on. It's quite difficult to tame, so you're going to need to be persistent in following it around and calming it down enough before you can approach it. If it bucks you and escapes, well, it’s gonna be a while before another one respawns.Once you do break it, put your saddle on it and take it to the nearest stable. Technically the horse will be yours once you put the saddle on, but take it back to a stable just in case--you can never be too careful!Info from Gamespot.com
2018-11-06
November is here, and that means it's time to plan out your Black Friday shopping. Up until the actual event--on November 23--retailers will be revealing their huge deals for the holiday season. The first to show off their wares is Target, and aside from a ton of deals on video games, the company also has plenty of TVs and tech for sale on the retail holiday.Instead of blindly rampaging through the retail giant, you can plan out your excursion with the list of selected items below or through the full Black Friday ad from Target's website. The deals are available online, but if you want to bravely battle the crowds, Game of Thrones-style, Target's doors open at 5 PM on Thursday, November 22 and will stay open until 1 AM on Friday, November 23. Target will re-open at 7 AM that morning. Hours may vary depending on location. It's first come, first served for the items and there will be limited quantities for everything in the Target ad.Like every year, the main focus is on TVs. There are 21 televisions featured in the ad, with almost all of them being doorbuster promotions. You'll have to make your Lord of the Rings-esque journey to a local Target for these deals rather than buy them online. There are plenty of great Samsung TVs on sale, most of which are 4K Smart TVs. You can get $180 off a 65" 4K Smart TV for $650 or get the curved version for $800--which saves you $300. There is also an LG 4K Smart TV on sale for $750, saving $150 from the original price. The cheapest 4K TV for Black Friday is a 55' from Element for $200.If you're looking to add some upgrades to your TV, you can add a Sony 4K Blu-ray player for $150, and that's a savings of $100. You can add a soundbar from Samsung for $120, so you can experience your movies with theater-quality sound. Amazon, Google, and Roku all have streaming devices on sale as well, for as little as $25 for the Fire TV Stick.Check out the "best of" list for Target below and the items prices. More may be added to the Black Friday list, so we'll keep you updated if there are any changes.Target Black Friday DealsTVs:Element 32" Smart LED TV -- $120 [Doorbuster]Element 55" Smart 4K UHD -- $200LG 43" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $270 [Doorbuster]LG 49" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $330 [Doorbuster]LG 55" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $470 [Doorbuster]LG 60" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $550 [Doorbuster]LG 65" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $750 [Doorbuster]Philips 50" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $250 [Doorbuster]Polaroid 32" LED TV -- $80 [Doorbuster]Samsung 32" Smart LED TV -- $180 [Doorbuster]Samsung 43" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $280 [Doorbuster]Samsung 50" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $330 [Doorbuster]Samsung Curved 55" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $580 [Doorbuster]Samsung 55" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $400 [Doorbuster]Samsung 65" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $650 [Doorbuster]Samsung Curved 65" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $800 [Doorbuster]TCL Roku 55" 4K UHD HDR Smart TV -- $350 [Doorbuster]VIZIO 40" Smart LED TV -- $200 [Doorbuster]VIZIO 50" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $300 [Doorbuster]Westinghouse 40" 1080p FHD Smart TV -- $125 [Doorbuster]Westinghouse 50" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $230 [Doorbuster]TV Accessories:Amazon Fire TV Stick -- $25Google Chromecast Video -- $25Google Chromecast Ultra -- $50Roku streaming stick with Enhanced Voice Remote -- $30Roku Ultra streaming stick -- $50Samsung 2.1 Channel 130W Soundbar -- $120 [Doorbuster]Sony 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray player -- $150VIZIO 28" 2-Channel Soundbar -- $50 [Doorbuster]Tech:Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) -- $200Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS+Cellular) -- $300Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones (Neighborhood Collection) -- $180Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones (Neighborhood Collection) -- $90Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker -- $70Fitbit Alta HR -- $80Fitbit Charge 3 -- $120Fitbit Versa Smartwatch -- $149Fossil Q Venture Gen 3 Venture smartwatch -- $165Garmin vÃvofit jr. kids’ activity monitor -- $50JBL Flip 4 waterproof speaker -- $60Samsung Gear S3 Frontier smartwatch -- $200Samsung Galaxy Watch 42mm Rose Gold -- $260Star Wars Hero Droid BB-8 -- $50 [Doorbuster]Computers and Tablets:Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet -- $100Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition 16GB tablet -- $70HP 11.6" Chromebook -- $120 [Doorbuster]HP X360 convertible touchscreen Chromebook -- $200Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1" Android tablet -- $160Smart Home:Amazon Echo Dot (Gen 2) -- $20 [Doorbuster]Amazon Echo Dot (Gen 3) -- $25 [Doorbuster]Amazon Echo (Gen 2) -- $70 [Doorbuster]Google Home Mini -- $25Google Home -- $80 [Doorbuster]Google Home Hub -- $100 [Doorbuster]Ring video doorbell -- $100 Info from Gamespot.com
2018-11-06
It's nearing Thanksgiving, and that means the infamous Black Friday is right around the corner. It's a day where a sea of people invade retail stores like White Walkers trying to get past The Wall. Kohl's--a story primarily known as a clothing retailer--has a few deals that may be up your alley, including gaming. From TVs to a ton of smart home products and smart watches, Kohl's giant Black Friday circular has a plethora of items available on the shopping holiday.Many of these deals are available online and in store, but the doorbuster deals begin online at 1:01 AM ET on Thursday, November 22 and in stores at 5 PM, locally, the same day, but check with your participating local Kohl's store in case its hours vary. The standard Black Friday deals begin online at 1:01 AM ET on Monday, November 19 and in stores at 5 PM local time on November 22.While there are plenty of items discounted for the event, Kohl's is also offering $15 Kohl's Cash for every $50 you spend, which can be redeemed between November 24-December 5. You can save 15% more online when you use promo code CHEERFUL at checkout. Additionally, there is a barcode in the circular that has the same effect but it can only be used in stores, at checkout.Kohl's isn't offering much in the way of televisions, but it does have a couple deals. There is a 49" LG 4K Smart TV for $330 (originally $450), and a 58" Samsung 4K Smart TV for $550 (originally $900). Supplies will be limited for both of these doorbuster sales, so it's first come, first served, and coupons do not apply to either of these televisions.If you're looking to smarten up your house, Kohl's has multiple products on sale, all of which are doorbusters, so you'll have to act fast if you want them. Both the Nest Thermostat and Nest Video Doorbell will be on sale for $180 each. Kohl's has plenty of smart speakers as well. The Amazon Echo ($70), Echo Dot ($24), and Echo Spot ($90) will all be part of the doorbuster deals.Check out some of the best Black Friday deals from Kohl's below. It's still early, and more may be added to the Black Friday list, so we'll keep you updated if there are any changes.Kohl's Black Friday DealsTVs:Samsung 58" 4K Smart TV + $165 Kohl's Cash -- $550 [Doorbuster]LG 49" 4K Smart TV + $90 Kohl's Cash -- $330 [Doorbuster]TV Accessories:LG 300-watt 2.1 Ch. Soundbar w/Subwoofer + $30 Kohl's Cash -- $120 [Doorbuster]Tech:Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR Camera + $120 Kohl's Cash -- $400 [Doorbuster]Fitbit Versa Smarthwatch + $45 Kohl's Cash -- $150 [Doorbuster]Fitbit Alta HR + $15 Kohl's Cash -- $80 [Doorbuster]Fitbit Charge 3 + $30 Kohl's Cash -- $120 [Doorbuster]Fitbit Ionic + $60 Kohl's Cash -- $200 [Doorbuster]Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones + $60 Kohl's Cash -- $240 [Doorbuster]Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones + $75 Kohl's Cash -- $280 [Doorbuster]JBL Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones + $30 Kohl's Cash -- $100 [Doorbuster]Smart Home:Nest Hello Doorbell + $45 Kohl's Cash -- $180 [Doorbuster]Nest Learning Thermostat + $45 Kohl's Cash -- $180 [Doorbuster]Nest Cam Outdoor Security Camera + $45 Kohl's Cash -- $150 [Doorbuster]Amazon Echo (2nd Gen) + $15 Kohl's Cash -- $70 [Doorbuster]Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) -- $24 [Doorbuster]Amazon Echo Spot + $15 Kohl's Cash -- $90 [Doorbuster]Ring Video Doorbell 2 + $30 Kohl's Cash -- $140 [Doorbuster]Google Home Mini -- $25 [Doorbuster]Google Home + $15 Kohl's Cash -- $80 [Doorbuster]Google Home Hub + $15 Kohl's Cash -- $100 [Doorbuster] Info from Gamespot.com
2018-11-06
Blizzard has wasted no time adding Overwatch's newest character to the public test realm, where PC players can try out new updates before they're ready to roll out wide on all platforms. The new character Ashe just debuted at BlizzCon on Friday, and she's already available to try out. You can see her in action in the video above.As detailed in a panel at BlizzCon, Ashe's main weapon is a lever-action rifle with a speedy firing mode or a slower mode down the sights. Her secondary is a sawed-off shotgun, and she can also lob dynamite with a delayed fuse timer. Finally, her Ultimate ability calls in B.O.B., her robot bodyguard/butler to do some damage of his own or to give you a wave.Ashe was revealed in an animated short called "Reunion," which hinted at her history with McCree. As a former member of the Deadlock gang, he abandoned his crew to join the good guys and apparently made a few enemies in the process. You can check out the Ashe gameplay video to see more of her in action. Naturally, the update also adds a wide array of skins to change Ashe's look. You can see them all below.To access the PTR on your PC, open Battle.net and select "PTR: Overwatch" as the Region. Ashe is just one of many heroes coming down the pipe, as Blizzard said it has six new heroes planned. It also debuted a new set of Overwatch Lego for those who prefer to go hands on with their tiny heroes.Info from Gamespot.com
2018-11-06
With Lisbeth Salander heading to theaters in a soft reboot of the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo franchise, there's something different about the titular character in The Girl in the Spider's Web. This time around, Lisbeth Salander is empowered and she's righting wrongs at every turn she can. In fact, she has quite a bit in common with another vigilante that dresses in black: Batman.In the movie, Lisbeth, played this time around by Claire Foy, is very reminiscent of the Dark Knight. From her penchant for dressing in black and hiding in the shadows, to her use of high tech gadgets, it's easy to draw a line between the two--Lisbeth even gets her own Batmobile, sort of. Even director Fede Ãlvarez sees a potential connection to the Caped Crusader. "It does probably go back to Batman," he said. "Maybe also because in that first scene they ask her, 'Who are you?' which takes me back to the first trailer of Tim Burton's Batman."It's not just surface level traits that might remind you of the DC Comics vigilante, though. Like Bruce Wayne and his caped alter ego, she's also a tortured soul.For Ãlvarez, showing this version of Lisbeth, as an incredibly flawed human being trying her best to make the world better, is what mattered most. "It was important because I don't like heroes usually," he told GameSpot. "I don't do heroes in my movies. I might introduce them like one but then part of the story is always going to show the human being behind that. I'm interested in seeing the real human being behind the flawed human being. That's what the movie does, in a way. It starts there, but then, as you know, it just starts going deeper and deeper to who they truly are."He's not wrong. The Girl in the Spider's Web delves deep into Lisbeth in an attempt to explain the person she's become and why she fights the battles she does. As with Batman, it's childhood trauma that has largely contributed to the person she's grown to be, a lot of which is explored in The Girl in the Spider's Web. More than that, though, as fans of the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series, there's far more to Lisbeth than her childhood.It's this kind of flawed humanity that, for Foy, makes the character so interesting to play. "I don't think she's a superhero because she bleeds when you cut her," the actress said. "It's very obvious that she's a human and that the only superpower she has, in a way, I suppose, is her brain. She knows she's not strong enough to fight all of these men but she's able to think faster than them and act quicker. She will always fight to the absolute bitter end. She will be clawing her way out."While it may be more action-oriented than previous installments of the franchise, The Girl in the Spider's Web is by no means a superhero film. Instead, for Ãlvarez, this is the story of a flawed woman who is still learning about the world, even as she tries to save it. "I like to relate to characters through their mistakes, rather than through heroic acts," he said. The Girl in the Spider's Web is in theaters on November 9.Info from Gamespot.com
2018-11-06
More details have come to light about the upcoming Willy Wonka movie from Warner Bros and Harry Potter producer David Heyman. Heyman told Collider that it will be a prequel, which is an exciting development because it means it'll cover the mostly untold story of how Wonka became the eccentric chocolate-lover as we know him. Importantly, while Heyman did confirm the new film is a prequel instead of sequel, he cautioned that specific plot details are still unconfirmed."We are still trying to figure out how to tell that story, what the story is," he said. "It's a prequel, it's not a sequel. What makes Willy--when we find him at the chocolate factory doing the golden ticket, where is he before that? What leads him to that place where he's locked himself away?… It's how does he get there? So we're playing around with that."Warner Bros. is reportedly in talks with Paddington director Paul King to direct, but Heyman said King's involvement is not 100 percent confirmed yet. King is directing the new Pinocchio for Disney, which might impact his availability to work on the new Willy Wonka film.While there hasn't been an entire film dedicated to Willy Wonka's upbringing, Tim Burton's 2005 movie starring Johnny Depp as Wonka contained flashbacks that showed Wonka clashing with his dentist father, who was played by Christopher Lee. The 1971 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, which featured Gene Wilder in the lead role, didn't get into Wonka's backstory much at all.The shortlist of actors to play Wonka in the new film reportedly includes Ryan Gosling, Ezra Miller, and Donald Glover. However, no official casting announcements have been made. If it's not already clear, it seems the new Willy Wonka movie is still quite a long time off.Info from Gamespot.com
2018-11-06
Pokemon Go developer Niantic has just launched its newest mobile game, Ingress Prime, on iOS and Android. To celebrate its release, the studio is holding a special event in Pokemon Go, giving players their first opportunity to catch two new Shiny Pokemon.For a limited time, two Gen 1 monsters--Cubone and Ponyta--will appear much more frequently in the wild than they normally do. Not only that, but if you're lucky, you'll also have a chance to come across Shiny variants of each as you're playing. Shiny Cubone has a greener complexion than standard Cubone, while Shiny Ponyta has a blue fiery mane rather than a red one.In addition to the new Shiny Pokemon, Niantic is also offering players a couple of free customization items for their trainers to commemorate the launch of Ingress Prime. Right now, you can get an Ingress Prime shirt for your avatar, as well as tops featuring the logos of The Enlightened and The Resistance--the two teams vying for supremacy in Niantic's new game.In other Pokemon Go news, Niantic has revealed the special move players will be able to learn during this month's Community Day, which takes place this Saturday, November 10. During the event, the Gen 2 starter Pokemon Cyndaquil will appear much more frequently in the wild, and if you manage to evolve it into its final form, Typhlosion, up to an hour after the Community Day ends, it'll learn the powerful attack Blast Burn.Niantic also recently rolled out a new update for Pokemon Go, which introduced the recently announced Adventure Sync. With this new feature, the game will keep track of the distance you've walked, even when it's idle, making it much easier to hatch Pokemon Eggs and discover Candy with your Buddy Pokemon.Info from Gamespot.com
2018-11-06
Blizzard has announced that Warcraft III: Reforged is being made with real-time strategy game newcomers in mind. Revealed at BlizzCon 2018, Reforged is an upcoming remaster of the original 2002 Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and its 2003 expansion The Frozen Throne."Yeah, Warcraft III did not have the easy mode," Blizzard lead artist Brian Sousa said during an interview with GameSpot. "It was either hard or really hard, and so now, even me, I remember playing missions over, and over, and over. This is a really hard game, so getting in there and making it a little bit more accessible for today's players, at least, to get into the RTS genre. This RTS has been around for 15 years. It's still around, people are still playing it, so we're not too worried about redefining the RTS because this already has a huge community, right, and we're not looking to change how Warcraft plays. We just want it to be a little bit more accessible and look better for today's players."In the same interview, senior producer Pete Stilwell also revealed that Blizzard currently has no plans of developing Warcraft IV. However, a sequel is not impossible. "I mean, I wouldn't rule anything out, but we don't have any plans around [Warcraft IV] at this point. Getting [Warcraft III: Reforged] right, I think, is our priority first and foremost," Stilwell said. This matches with what Starcraft II: Legacy of the Void producer Tim Morten said about Warcraft's future.Reforged will feature remastered maps and campaigns, as well as remodeled animations and characters. The game will launch with 4K support, and an upgraded UI and world editor in comparison to the original game. A special edition, called Spoils of War, unlocks in-game content for Diablo III, Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, Heroes of the Storm, and World of Warcraft.Info from Gamespot.com
2018-11-06
Fortnite dances have become a mainstay of sporting events since the title exploded in popularity, so it's only fitting to see a real-world sport invade the battle royale game. Developer Epic Games has announced it is partnering with the NFL to offer a new set of football skins in Fortnite based on real-world jerseys, and they're set to arrive later this week, following the new update.Starting Friday, November 9, NFL outfits will be available for purchase from Fortnite's in-game store. Epic hasn't announced pricing details for the new skins, but you'll be able to choose between uniforms of all 32 teams in the NFL. Epic says you'll also be able to customize your jersey with any number from 0-99. The skins will be available in the store beginning at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET.The NFL outfits aren't the only new items on the way to the game this week. Fortnite's in-game News feed is teasing that a new weapon--the Heavy Assault Rifle--is "coming soon" to the title. Epic hasn't announced when the new gun will be added, but it will presumably arrive as part of this week's Fortnite patch.A lot of other things have been transpiring in Fortnite recently, most notably the major world-changing one-time event that took place in the game on November 4. At the end of the Halloween-themed Fortnitemares event, the mysterious purple cube that has been a fixture of the game since it first appeared toward the end of Season 5 exploded, sending players to a strange realm of light.Once players were transported back to the island, they noticed that the vortex that was in the middle of Loot Lake has now been replaced by a strange Stonehenge-like monument. Epic has also rolled out a set of Li'l Kev challenges--named after the community's nickname for the purple cube--that will give you the chance to unlock the new Li'l Kev back bling.Info from Gamespot.com
2018-11-06
The Birds of Prey have found their villain. The upcoming DC universe film that centers around the female trio of Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), and Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) will find them doing battle with the evil Black Mask. Now, according to a new report, we know who is taking on that role.According to Deadline, Ewan McGregor is joining the film's cast to play the baddie that first appeared in a 1985 issue of the Batman comic book. In the comics, Black Mask is a vicious Gotham City mob boss named Roman Sionis. Pitting him against the Birds of Prey certainly make it sound like this will be a much more grounded movie than when we last saw Harley in Suicide Squad--or films like Justice League and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, for that matter. For more information, make sure to check out our explainer on who Black Mask is.The Birds of Prey movie will be directed by Cathy Yan and will be rated R. The film is currently scheduled for release on February 7, 2020, which means it will arrive before Wonder Woman 1984 hits theaters on June 5, 2020.There is still plenty more DC action before then. Aquaman, starring Jason Momoa arrives in theaters on December 21, with Shazam following on April 5, 2019. The Joker movie, starring Joaquin Phoenix, is expected to release on October 9, 2019. The DC universe can't be contained to movies, though. It looks like Suicide Squad is also crossing over with PUBG.Info from Gamespot.com
2018-11-06
Will there ever be a better comic book TV show than Batman: The Animated Series? Given how tough it would be to top, probably not. In many ways, it was the thing that best-defined Batman in the 1990s. Whether it was Kevin Conroy's voice as Batman, the Gotham City it created, or the adventures it sent the caped crusader on.Of course, there's another aspect of Batman: The Animated Series that was near perfection and that's its villains. From the introduction of Harley Quinn to having Mark Hamill voice The Joker, Batman: TAS's bad guys were second to none.Now that the show has arrived on Blu-ray, fans are getting the chance to get to know the baddies a bit more. In The Heart of Batman, a new feature-length documentary included with the Blu-ray set, the cast and crew of the show speak in-depth about a number of topics. One that's particularly interesting, though, is the villains.In the exclusive video above, the show's creative team says what makes the baddies on Batman: TAS so special is that you can relate to them. "They found a humanness in the villains," voice director Andrea Romano said. "They found a 'why' and they let us know the 'why.'""How much can you feel for a character like Victor Fries?" writer Paul Dini wonders. "Can you empathize with him? Can you love a character like Harley Quinn, who makes bad decisions and still keeps going back to this maniac? Can you empathize a little bit with the Riddler and his ongoing need to try and prove himself over Batman?"And when the episodes came to a close, they didn't always leave a smile on your face. "In our show, we were able to end something without necessarily a happy ending," director and character designer Dan Riba explained. "The villain gets his comeuppance. But because we related to the character and we felt sorry for him, it's a tragedy."It's hard to imagine another animated series--or comic book TV or movie, for that matter--that has treated its villains the same way. Then again. that's a big part of what makes Batman: The Animated Series so special.The Batman: The Animated Series Deluxe Limited Edition Blu-ray is available now. The set contains all 109 episodes of the series--both Batman: TAS and The New Batman Adventures--as well as the animated films Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and Batman & Mr. Freeze: Sub Zero. Besides the documentary, the special features also include a number of featurettes and episode commentaries.Info from Gamespot.com
2018-11-06
It's been 15 years since Bad Boys II hit theaters. In the decade-and-a-half that's passed, the possibility of a third film in the franchise starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence has been teased repeatedly. Still, it's never come to light. It looks like that is finally changing, though.According to social media posts from both Smith and Lawrence, Bad Boys 3 is officially happening. "It's been a LOOOONG time Coming," Smith wrote on Instagram. "But now it's here! [Bad Boys] for life. We back!!" Accompanying the caption was a video of the two actors, celebrating the big news. "Bad Boys 3 is happening, it's official," Smith screamed. This is a massive change from just a year ago when Lawrence was convinced the film would never come to be. View this post on InstagramIt’s been a LOOOONG time Coming. But now it’s Here! @BadBoys For Life 🚨 We back!! @martinlawrenceA post shared by Will Smith (@willsmith) on Nov 1, 2018 at 10:48am PDTThis news follows Sony Pictures giving the film a January 2020 release date back in May, though without any real information. What we do know is that it seems the film is still called Bad Boys For Life, if Smith and Lawrence's posts are any indication.There are few details on what to expect from the next Bad Boys, though one thing is clear. Michael Bay, who directed the first two films, will not return to helm the third. It was reported back in January that Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the duo behind the pilot of FX's Snowfall and the movie Black, are taking over the project. Jerry Bruckheimer is returning as a producer.Now let the speculation begin of whether Bad Boys 4 will ever happen. After all, that movie was first announced back in 2015.Info from Gamespot.com
2018-11-06
Sunset Overdrive, the over-the-top third-person shooter for Xbox One made by the developer of the PS4 exclusive Spider-Man, looks like it is finally releasing on PC. A rating for a PC edition of the game recently popped up in the ESRB database, while a listing has also appeared in Steam's database (but is not yet visible on the site's public-facing pages). Back in May, Korea's ratings board posted a rating for a PC edition, according to Gematsu.All of this evidence seems to suggest that it's only a matter of time before an official announcement is made about Sunset Overdrive for PC. In September 2014, just a month before Sunset Overdrive launched for Xbox One, Insomniac said it had no plans to bring the game to PC, but teased that it hadn't ruled it out, either.Two years later, Insomniac said it really wanted to bring Sunset Overdrive to PC, but noted that it was publisher Microsoft's decision to make. Part of the reason why Insomniac decided to make it an Xbox One-exclusive in the first place was because Microsoft reportedly allowed the studio to own the rights to the Sunset Overdrive franchise. It appears even despite that, Microsoft gets to call the shots on whether or not Sunset Overdrive is released on PC.Insomniac has said it would like to make Sunset Overdrive 2, but at least as of October 2017, the studio had not found a partner for it.we'd love to, we just need to find a publisher! — Insomniac Games (@insomniacgames) October 24, 2017Insomniac's latest game was the PS4 exclusive Spider-Man, which it developed in partnership with Sony and Marvel. The game sold really well and was generally adored by critics. The studio is currently working on the AR game Seedling for Magic Leap and a VR game called Stormland.If Microsoft is to announce Sunset Overdrive for PC, one possible venue is the company's upcoming X018 event in Mexico City. The event takes place on November 10, so keep checking back with GameSpot for more.Sunset Overdrive is wacky and wonderful, and you can currently get it pretty cheap on Xbox One. Alternatively, it's free with Xbox Game Pass on Xbox One.Info from Gamespot.com
2018-11-06
Rockstar has announced that it is working on an issue that is affecting Red Dead Redemption 2. Currently, a bug in the game can cause Sadie, Jack, John, and Abigail--four of Arthur Morgan's camp companions--to disappear after the completion of chapter two."If you completed the mission 'Polite Society, Valentine Style' at the start of Chapter 2, but needed to use the Retry Checkpoint feature, then Sadie, Jack, John, and Abigail will only appear in camp when they have missions for you to complete," Rockstar wrote in a Q&A blog post. "We are aware of the issue and are currently working on a fix to be included in an upcoming Title Update."While Rockstar works on a solution for the bug, the developer advises all players who have yet to complete "Polite Society, Valentine Style" to do so without retrying from a checkpoint. If you fail the mission, make sure you immediately abandon and restart it, or load an earlier save. These are currently the only ways to avoid encountering the glitch.If you've already encountered the bug, you'll have to keep playing RDR2 until chapter four to see Sadie, Jack, John, and Abigail in the camp again. You will miss the four character's unique conversations unless you reload a previous save from before "Polite Society, Valentine Style" to avoid the glitch.Red Dead Redemption 2 is available for Xbox One and PS4. In our review, Kallie Plagge gave the game a 9/10, writing, "Red Dead Redemption 2 is an excellent prequel, but it's also an emotional, thought-provoking story in its own right, and it's a world that is hard to leave when it's done."Info from Gamespot.com