With just weeks to go before May 4 (AKA Star Wars Day), Lego has unveiled a new R2-D2 set with a staggering amount of detail. This is Lego's most elaborate build of the iconic droid yet. It'll be available for purchase exclusively at the Lego Store on May 1. Lego Store exclusives, especially the really cool builds like this, tend to sell out quickly, so you'll probably want to act fast if you're interested in building and displaying R2-D2 on your shelf. Lego R2-D2 $200 Lego R2-D2 is quite pricey at $200, but it's one of Lego's more in-depth Star Wars builds. The 2,314-piece set stands at just over a foot tall when built. Aiming for authenticity, Lego has included some neat features with this build. You can rotate R2-D2's head and retract his middle leg. It also has a front hatch that opens and extends as well as a movable periscope. As an added bonus, Luke Skywalker's lightsaber is tucked inside R2-D2's head for safe storage. See at Lego Store As with all major Lego sets, R2-D2 comes with a commemorative plaque with facts about the droid. This plaque is more special than usual, though, as it highlights the 50th anniversary of Lucasfilm and includes a small R2-D2 figure that sits on top of the plaque.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Netflix has released the first trailer for Oxygen, an upcoming French survival sci-fi thriller. The film is due to hit the streaming service on May 12.Directed by Alexandre Aja (High Tension, The Hills Have Eyes), the film looks to be a horror reimagining and homage to 2001: A Space Odyssey. Oxygen, which until this past February was originally titled O2, centers on Liz, a woman who awakes in some sort of high-tech cryogenic pod, only able to speak with an AI companion. The film's terse synopsis reads: "No escape, no memory, 90 minutes to live. Liz is running out of oxygen and time, [and] in order to survive she must find a way to remember who she is." Check out the trailer below. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Razer has not one, but two of its excellent, premium gaming mice on sale on Amazon, with both sporting the company's proprietary optical switches and an array of accessories. The Razer Basilisk Ultimate and Viper Ultimate are both marked down today, with both featuring the company's Hyperspeed wireless technology if you've been looking to cut the cord on your mouse. Depending on the configuration you choose, both are also marked down by as much as $50, making today a great opportunity to snag one of these popular mice on sale. Razer Basilisk Ultimate Hyperspeed Wireless $100 (was $150) Razer's Hyperspeed technology keeps your latency low and interference to a minimum, which is what you would want from a gaming-focused wireless peripheral. The right-handed mouse also features a comfortable ergonomic design that looks suited to palm-style players, with 11 programmable buttons that can be configured using Razer Synapse. The mouse also makes use of Razer's optical switches, which increase durability and improve latency even more for fast response times. See at Amazon Razer Viper Ultimate Hyperspeed Wireless With RGB Dock $100 (was $150) The Razer Viper Ultimate Hyperspeed is also on sale and shares many of the same characteristics as the Basilisk. The biggest difference between the two is in their designs--while the Basilisk is strictly right-handed, the Viper is ambidextrous, a thankfully growing trend in gaming mice. This does mean you only have two programmable buttons on each side, but the same optical switches, Hyperspeed wireless connection, and long battery life will serve you just as well. See at Amazon If you've been looking for an upgrade to your gaming mouse, check out our roundup of the best gaming mice you can find as well as an assortment of all the other tech and gaming deals floating around today. These include great discounts on Arcade1Up cabinets, a Baby Yoda (or Grogu) speaker, and even a DualSense controller for the PS5.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Newegg users now have another way to buy PC parts from the e-retailer as the company announced that Dogecoin is an accepted form of payment at checkout.In a press release, Newegg senior brand manager Andrew Choi said Dogecoin's recent surge was the impetus for the company to accept the cryptocurrency."The excitement and momentum around cryptocurrency are undeniable, and the recent surge in Dogecoin value underscores the need to make it easier for customers to make purchases with this popular cryptocurrency," Choi said. "We're committed to making it easy for our customers to shop however works best for them, and that means letting them complete transactions with the payment method that suits them best. To that end, we're happy to give Dogecoin fans an easy way to shop online for tech."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

In May 2021, Netflix has plenty of new content headed to subscribers, including plenty of original movies, TV shows, and docs. These selections range from the highly-anticipated action horror movie Army of the Dead to another season of the Castlevania animated series. Check out the full list below, along with some recommendations.Zack Snyder returns to the land of the undead on May 21 with Army of the Dead. The film takes place during a zombie apocalypse where a group of thieves have to break into a Las Vegas vault to steal a bunch of money. Who doesn't love a good heist movie, especially when the undead are involved? The newest trailer for Army of the Dead shows off all the action, and a zombie tiger.Another big release is Season 4 of the animated series Castlevania, on May 13. This will be the final season of the show based on the video game franchise of the same name. We'll finally get to see how this all wraps up before the book is closed on this story for good. Luckily, there is reportedly already a spin-off for the show in the works--but writer Warren Ellis won't be involved with those.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is reportedly in development at Aspyr. An updated version of the classic Star Wars game has been rumored for some time, but recent reporting sheds more light on the studio behind it.Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier named the developer in an appearance on the MinnMax podcast. After opening the show by talking about persistent KOTOR rumors and how a remake isn't in development at EA, the host circled back to the topic at the very end, and Schreier gave the studio name."This is public at this point, I've basically confirmed that Aspyr--which is the company that's ported a bunch of KOTOR games--is working on the remake," he said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Justice League actor Ray Fisher has criticized WarnerMedia over its tweeted response to the Derek Chauvin verdict. Former Minneapolis policeman Chauvin has been found guilty of murdering George Floyd in May 2020.WarnerMedia released a tweet soon after the verdict was announced yesterday, April 20. It stated that the studio reaffirmed its "commitment to be part of the solution by using our platforms, content, and resources to advance racial equity and social justice."However, Fisher, who has accused WarnerMedia of enabling racist and abusive behavior during the 2017 reshoots of Justice League, called out the studio for its perceived hypocrisy. He retweeted the original tweet, with an emotional response.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Looks like Apex Legends is getting a major brand-new mode, something akin to Fortnite adopting a battle royale mode--a move that transformed the game forever. It most likely has to do with the Arena teaser that you can discover in Apex Legends right now, and we'll seemingly learn more via the Apex Legends Legacy launch trailer that debuts tomorrow, April 22."Few game devs recognized this lesson from Fortnite: You can delight players and drive massive growth for a game by adding a new / different genre as a 'mode' and supporting it as a full game," Respawn director of communication Ryan K. Rigney tweeted. "League of Legends did it with [Teamfight Tactics]."Rigney then says that the Apex Legends Legacy launch trailer is coming out tomorrow, though he adds it's "unrelated" to the vague observation he made about games being able to transform for the better by adopting new genres as game modes. Sure it isn't, Rigney. Sure it isn't.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Assassin’s Creed’s universe is receiving a massive expansion as developer Ubisoft has announced multiple new projects in the highly successful franchise, though none of them involve a new game. Instead these new AC projects will instead span multiple books, podcasts, and graphic novels.Each new project will fall into one of three categories: "Classics" or stories adapted directly from the games, "Chronicles" or new stories starring established characters, and "Originals" which feature brand new characters and settings. The new project formats will include full novels, Chinese comics called "manhuas", and "podcast dramas" with voice actors portraying characters in the story.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It's already been well-documented that production has officially begun on the movie Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in British Columbia and Fort Langley, and eagle-eyed fans have recently been taking and publishing photos and videos that potentially provide some of the first solid information about the film. At the end of the first movie's teaser, it was revealed that Tails would be in the next film--but one fan's photos show props of Sonic, Tails, and also Knuckles (who hadn't yet been announced).Additionally, another video has been released online by a fan seemingly showing Jim Carrey attached to a crane, apparently reprising his role as Doctor "Eggman" Robotnik. This footage, presented as-is, doesn't make for the most thrilling insights into the film (the video is filmed from a great distance), but both serve as solid confirmations of what characters will be in the film. Check out the fan footage below, and note that the stationary props will later be replaced by CGI characters--these are there for their human actor counterparts to have a reference when performing.BROO!! THEY LOOK SO GOOOOD!!!! pic.twitter.com/2BOU6XszP3 — Sain Blur (@blur_sain) April 20, 2021The first Sonic movie, released in 2020, proved a resounding success despite a bumpy start in 2019 with a polarizing first trailer that ultimately forced Sonic to be redesigned. The film went on to make $148.9 million in the US and to become the highest-grossing game adaptation ever in the country, overtaking Detective Pikachu. Globally, however, Sonic made $319.7 million, which lags behind Detective Pikachu ($433 million) and Warcraft ($439 million).Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

If you've got a PC to power it, a 4K monitor is the best you can get for sharp, clear gaming. Better yet, many 4K monitors are now shipping with high refresh rates and HDR support--like the Acer Predator XB273K, one of our picks for the best 4K gaming monitor, which is on sale today at Amazon. You can pick up the Acer Predator XB273K for $200 off right now, a tempting deal for those shopping around for a new monitor. Acer Predator XB273K $630 (was $830) The Acer Predator XB273K is a 27-inch display with a VA panel, meaning you can enjoy wide viewing angles and even better color accuracy. The monitor features a native 120Hz refresh rate, which can be overclocked to 144Hz, as well as FreeSync support. Better yet is that Nvidia has also certified it as compatible with G-Sync, so you don't have to worry about whether you have an AMD or Nvidia GPU to power it. HDR is also supported with a VESA DisplayHDR400 certification. See at Amazon The monitor also comes with some handy extras, too, including four USB 3.0 ports for charging, two DisplayPort 1.4 ports, and two HDMI 2.0 ports. This makes it an excellent choice not only for PC gaming, but for consoles, too. In fact, it's on our list as one of the best monitors for Xbox Series X and PS5. You'll miss out on the high refresh rates offered by HDMI 2.1, but the display will be perfect for some console gaming at your desk otherwise.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A new Life Is Strange: True Colors trailer sets the stage for the narrative adventure game's events by highlighting Alex Chen's exit interview from foster care.In the nearly two-minute long clip, which comes from True Colors' opening scene, Alex talks to her social worker at the Helping Hands Group Home about what's next for her. After eight years there, Alex is heading to her brother Gabe's place in the fictional mountain town of Haven Springs, Colorado. But her social worker has some concerns, particularly about Alex coming into contact with other people.The social worker, named Dr. Lynn, asks if Alex's brother knows about her "issues," saying she "cares" about Alex and "just wants what's best" for her. It's an uncomfortable exchange, with Alex visibly sorting through her emotions to arrive at a simple point: She will just be a "normal girl in a normal town" once she leaves.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The comedy How I Met Your Father has been given a series order by Hulu. The How I Met Your Mother spin-off will star Hilary Duff.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the showrunners on How I Met Your Father will be Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger, who previously executively produced This Is Us and Love, Victor. The first season will have 10 episodes, and will be produced by HIMYM creators Carter Bays and Craig ThomasIn a joint statement, Aptaker and Berger said, "We are beyond excited to be bringing How I Met Your Father to Hulu. Carter and Craig's iconic original series revolutionized the half-hour comedy, and we are so honored to be carrying the torch forward for the next generation--and with Hilary Duff no less! We can't wait for audiences to meet Sophie and her crew, and watch them come into their own and find love in modern-day New York City. And we hope nobody thinks it's weird that Bob Saget will be playing old Hilary Duff's voice."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fortnite Season 6 Week 6 Quests will go live tomorrow morning around 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET and among them is a new sightseeing challenge that asks you to stop at three landmarks. Particularly, you'll want to visit Fancy View, Rainbow Rentals, and Lockie's Lighthouse. As these aren't named on the map, we've gone ahead and marked each spot for you so you can collect a bounty of XP.Visit Fancy View, Rainbow Rentals, And Lockie's LighthouseFancy View, Rainbow Rentals, and Lockie's Lighthouse locationsBecause these landmarks need only be visited and not landed at, you can try and get them all in a single round, though you'll likely need a vehicle as one is quite far from the others. At the northernmost part of the island, northwest of Stealthy Stronghold, you'll find Lockie's Lighthouse standing tall.If you grab a boat, you can quickly move down the western shore of the island until you dock at Fancy View, the hillside home southwest of Sweaty Sands. It's adorned with Rocket League memorabilia like posters, a trophy, and you can usually find a custom Whiplash in the garage featuring decals from Epic's other live-service mega-hit.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Avatar: The Last Airbender is getting immortalized in a new series of Funko Pops, and they're now available to preorder. This latest collection includes some iconic characters and moments from the classic animated series, which is now streaming on Netflix.The biggest new piece of the set offers a detailed look at the hero Aang as he appears in the Avatar state, with glowing eyes and summoning all four elements around him. But some other notable characters are represented as well, including Suki and Ty Lee, the ambitious Admiral Zhao holding a familiar sack, and the series' arch-villain Fire Lord Ozai. The new Pops are set to ship in July. Aang - Avatar State $17 Aang in the Avatar state has an orb of elemental energy surrounding him that represents all four elements: earth, water, fire, and air. The Super Sized collectible is bigger than a regular Pop at 6 inches, and costs slightly more than your average Funko Pop. There's also a Target-exclusive version that glows in the dark. See at Walmart See at Amazon Admiral Zhao $9 Admiral Zhao, the ambitious villain who made a memorable appearance in the first season, makes for a stylish Funko Pop. Hey wait, what's in that bag? An Amazon-exclusive glow-in-the-dark version swaps the bag for a flame. See at Walmart See at Amazon Ty Lee $9 The Fire Nation's acrobatic teen Ty Lee strikes a pose in her Funko appearance. See at Amazon Mai $14 The sullen Mai also gets her own Pop, brandishing her signature knives. See at BAM Suki $11 The heroine Suki appears in her full Kyoshi Warrior makeup. See at Amazon Fire Lord Ozai $11 The series' villain, Fire Lord Ozai, looks menacing surrounded by flames. See at Amazon Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com