Apple has announced that Mythic Quest will be getting another pandemic-era standalone special, according to a release. Like last year's special quarantine episode, the upcoming "Everlight" will not technically be considered part of the show's standard seasons. However, "Everlight" is set to air on Apple TV+ on April 16, making it a great lead-in to tide fans over until Season 2 finally kicks off on May 7.Directed by co-creator, executive producer, and star Rob McElhenney and written by star Ashly Burch, the episode "presents a relatable subject that people all over the world are currently facing--the return to offices and co-workers." In this new, half-hour special episode, "the team behind the biggest multiplayer video game" return for a LARPing tournament--which is probably exactly what we should all expect when we go back to our offices, except for the fact that Anthony Hopkins (Silence of the Lambs) is slated to appear in "Everlight." Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is holding a double XP event this weekend. Developer Treyarch announced on Twitter that it's hosting the event for four days, beginning April 8 and running through April 12.The wording of the tweet does not mention what kind of double XP event this is, whether that be for standard progression, weapon XP, or battle pass XP. Whatever the case, it's a good time to play Black Ops Cold War to soak up the extra experience before Season 2 ends. According to the in-game timer, Season 2 should wrap up on or close to April 21.It also appears that this double XP event applies to only Black Ops Cold War and not Warzone. You can see the schedule for the double XP promotion below.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

In a rare interview, comic actor Bill Murray says he was "outfoxed" and kinda-sorta tricked into making Ghostbusters 2. Speaking with Collider, Murray said he was "very, very reluctant" and "absolutely in no hurry" to follow up the smash hit 1984 supernatural comedy--but in the long run, has no regrets about going along with the 1989 sequel, Ghostbusters II."They got us all back together in a room, and really, we hadn't been together in a room since the [first] movie came out," said Murray. "It was just really, really fun to be together. We were really funny together… they got us all together and they pitched a story idea that was really great."Except, says Murray, what was previously pitched by director Ivan Reitman (Space Jam, Stripes) and Harold Ramis (Groundhog Day, SCTV) "ended up not being the story they wrote… they got us in the sequel under false pretenses." Bill Murray being Bill Murray, he says he and the rest of the cast "had to figure out how to make it work." Like critics, Murray says he ultimately liked the first Ghostbusters better than the second--"just because the first cut is the deepest."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A spokesperson for PlayStation has clarified part of the reason why the company is bringing its MLB The Show 21 to Xbox and Game Pass. This representative told Inverse that it was all about expanding the appeal and reach of the MLB The Show series. It was MLB's decision to do this, the spokesperson said. "As part of the goal for this year's game, MLB decided to bring the franchise to more players and baseball fans," a PlayStation representative told the site. "This decision provides a unique opportunity to further establish MLB The Show as the premier brand for baseball video games."According to Inverse, the decision to bring MLB The Show 21 to Xbox and Game Pass specifically "came straight from MLB."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Once you get a second monitor, you can't go back. It's a sentiment that may seem silly to some, but once you get used to organizing your windows and programs across two or more screens, it's hard to imagine gaming or using a PC without them. There are plenty of reasons to add a second monitor to your setup, whether you're using it to work from home, play games, stream on Twitch or YouTube, or do production work. Having a second monitor helps streamline your tasks and maximize productivity--or even give you a wider view of specific games.Before setting up dual monitors, however, you shouldn't just buy any two monitors and throw them on a desk. There are some important factors to consider, including your graphics card, whether you're using a laptop, and your budget. That's why we've put together this guide to help you figure out exactly what your dual-monitor setup should look like.Benefits of dual monitorsThe most obvious benefit of a dual-monitor setup is that you get an extra screen to do whatever you want with. If you want to expand your total viewing space or even just put Netflix on your other monitor while you work or game, you can. Let's jump into the specifics on why someone may want to add an extra screen.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A new story from The Hollywood Reporter has shed some light on Netflix's blockbuster deal to buy the Knives Out sequels. The story talks about how the deal went down, how much creative control director Rian Johnson is getting, what the terms of the deal were, and how much money the key talent stands to make.Sources said Johnson is getting "immense creative control" with the Knives Out sequels. "He doesn't have to take notes from the streamer," the report said. Netflix did have two demands, however--that star Daniel Craig, who played the southern detective Benoit Blanc, would star in both sequels. Additionally, each sequel needed to have a similar budget to the 2019 film, which was about $40 million, according to the report.In terms of how much money the key talent will make off the deal, THR said Johnson, Craig, and producer Ram Bergman will take home $100 million or more each. Netflix is paying a total of around $469 million for the Knives Out sequels, according to the report.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A new trailer has been released for the upcoming two-part animated movie adaptation of Batman: The Long Halloween. First published by DC Comics in 13 issues over 1996 and 1997, The Long Halloween is widely considered one of Batman's best and most iconic stories. Check out how it makes the leap to moving pictures in the tense trailer below.Part One of The Long Halloween is expected for a release sometime this summer, with Part Two to follow this fall. No official release dates have yet been announced.The film's recently revealed voice cast includes Batman/Bruce Wayne portrayed by Jensen Ackles, who had previously voiced Jason Todd/Red Hood in 2010's Batman: Under The Red Hood. Joining Ackles are Josh Duhamel as Harvey Dent, Billy Burke as James Gordon, Titus Welliver as Carmine Falcone, David Dastmalchian as Calendar Man, Troy Baker as Joker, Amy Landecker as Barbara Gordon, Julie Nathanson as Gilda Dent, Jack Quaid as Alberto, Fred Tatasciore as Solomon Grundy, and Alastair Duncan as Alfred. Former Glee star Naya Rivera, who died in July last year, completed her voice work as Catwoman/Selina Kyle for The Long Halloween--this will be her last credited role.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

After a series of launch-day woes for developer People Can Fly's popular looter-shooter Outriders, it seems a nasty bug that wipes players' inventories on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S is back again.Players have taken to social media to decry the insidious bug. Some who have been playing for upwards of 50 hours have lost all of their gear, while others say the bug struck while matchmaking. People Can Fly and publisher Square Enix have not specified what is causing accolades and inventories to get wiped clean.Senior community manager Toby Palm told players on Reddit that while People Can Fly is dedicated to stabilizing the servers, a fix for the inventory glitch is being considered.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Comics writer Mark Millar has taken to Twitter to announce that the first official trailer of the upcoming live-action Netflix adaptation of his series Jupiter's Legacy will drop on Wednesday. The superhero series is expected to hit the streaming service on May 7, and also recently released its first images to further entice fans. Check out his to-the-point announcement and accompanying poster below.TRAILER. TOMORROW. #JupitersLegacy is coming to @netflix May 7th. pic.twitter.com/FyYZb8nZri — Millarworld (@mrmarkmillar) April 6, 2021"It's part 2001, part Avengers, part Godfather II," said Millar in a recent interview with Empire of the series. Jupiter's Legacy, first published in 2013, was also described by Empire as a "sprawling superhero epic with an almost limitless ambition," with Millar further anteing up by explaining that it's a "50-year story self-contained inside one franchise… [with] 50 or 60 super-characters."As such, a concise summation of the superhero series seems implausible to even attempt--but the show's official Netflix description explains that the show is about "the first generation of superheroes… as they pass the torch." However, tensions flare and family bonds are tested as "the old rules no longer apply."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It's an exciting time for those deep into Among Us (or looking to get back into the game) since the new Airship map dropped just last week. The wildly popular social deduction game blew up relatively recently, and while it has sustained a massive following, it's been thriving off of three different maps for quite some time. The Airship affords the game a fresh experience for longtime players not just because it's new but also because it asks you to play quite differently from older maps.It's the largest map so far, but its tight corridors and handful of one-way paths make it a challenge to navigate. It's so big and labyrinthine that the game lets players choose one of three spawn points when they start a round in the match. Understanding what's around each of the spawn points becomes part of your strategy for both crewmates and imposters, and uncovering those intricacies has made figuring out the Airship so much fun.A key thing to notice about the map's spawn points is that when they're represented on screen for selection, the background of the icon shows you which part of the map it's in--eventually, you'll be familiar with the names and locations of these rooms, but for shorthand purposes, they're also ordered in a way that's indicative of their general location (left, middle, right). Crewmates should have tasks nearby right when the match starts, but as the match progresses, you'll want to keep in mind where your remaining tasks are.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Sylvester Stallone fought tooth and nail to make the original Rocky film happen and has shepherded the series since. For the upcoming Creed III, though, Stallone will not reprise his role as Rocky Balboa, according to The Hollywood Reporter.News broke via Stallone himself, who replied to a comment on his official Instagram. Asked whether there was a chance he would appear in Creed III, Stallone replied, "It will be done but I won't be in it. Keep punching." Stallone's rep confirmed to THR that he would not be appearing in the film. No indication was given whether this was a mutual decision or a whether one party or the other made the call.This may be a bit of a surprise to fans of the series. Stallone appeared in six Rocky films and the first two critically-acclaimed Creed films. The ending of Creed II, though, had Rocky stepping out of the limelight and reconnecting with family. In that way, it makes sense that Stallone would not appear in Creed III.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

In addition to standard hunting and capture quests, Monster Hunter Rise introduces a new type of mission called Rampages. These quests crop up periodically and blend horde and tower defense elements, tasking you with defending your fort against several waves of rampaging monsters. They can also be among the game's most frustrating objectives, and while you can generally avoid most of them, you'll occasionally need to complete a Rampage to jump up to the next Hunter Rank. If you're having trouble, here's an overview of Rampage quests and some tips to help you clear them.Rampage Quest OverviewUnlike standard quests, which send you off to different locales, Rampages all occur within Kamura Village's stronghold. The overarching goal of these quests is to defend the fort's final gate by driving back the invading monsters.To help you defend the gate, you can place various installations around the stronghold. These fall into one of several categories. There are mountable installations such as ballistas and cannons; these can be manned by players and can fire different types of projectiles to repel monsters. There are also some "automatic" installations such as bamboo bombs; place these on the ground, and they'll detonate when a monster comes in contact with them, dealing severe damage.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Nintendo has announced a new battle royale-style Pac-Man game for Switch called Pac-Man 99. The title launches tomorrow, April 7, and much like Tetris 99, it will be available exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.As with the aforementioned Tetris 99, Pac-Man 99 is a 99-player take on the classic arcade game. Each player will vie to be the last Pac-Man remaining as they navigate a maze and avoid the pursuing ghosts. Any ghosts that you defeat will be sent to other players' screens as a "Jammer Pac-Man." Bumping into one of these will reduce the player's movement speed, making them more vulnerable.Another new wrinkle in Pac-Man 99 is Sleeping Ghosts. As explained in the announcement trailer, chomping these ghosts will cause them to multiply and form a "ghost train," setting you up to chomp them all in one fell swoop after you grab a Power Pellet. You can watch the full trailer for Pac-Man 99 below.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

If you're starting Monster Hunter Rise, you might be wondering what the best weapon is and which one you should use. Fortunately, we have a weapons guide breaking down all 14 weapons types. But if you're a newcomer, we understand that you may be looking for a weapon that's also easy to use, even if it's not the most ideal choice in the game overall. Don't worry; we have insight into the best weapons for starting players, which we detail below.There's No Such Thing As A "Best Weapon"First, it's important to stress that there is no such thing as a singular best weapon in Monster Hunter Rise, at least not in a general sense. Each is rich in nuance and depth, making them all completely viable to use, should you have the patience and skill to learn how to use them properly. Try not to think about Monster Hunter's weapons falling into categories of what to use and not use. Rather, understand that the arsenal available to you can be leveraged to your benefit if you're willing to give them each a fair chance.What Should You Use If You're A Newcomer?That said, when it comes to weapons that new players should use to properly ween themselves on the intricacies of Monster Hunter, the best ones are those that have easy-to-memorize combos and offer high damage output with relatively little necessary commitment for performing their individual attacks while allowing for fast evades mid-combo. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The upcoming Mortal Kombat film, which releases on April 23, has a lot to live up to. Not just three decades of beloved video games, but one of the most universally beloved video game moves in Paul W.S. Anderson's 1995 film of the same name. Getting the game's massive cast of characters right is one of the biggest challenges, and the new "Meet the Kast" featurette give us a look at the movie's many characters and gives the actors chance to offer up a few words."[Fans] deserve to see their beloved characters elevated to this cinematic height," said director Simon McQuoid in the featurette, which looks to be a much longer and more in-depth version of the character video released on March 25.Mehcad Brooks, who plays Jax, is no stranger to playing heightened, superhero-type characters. The actor spent four seasons on Supergirl as James Olsen, eventually becoming the vigilante superhero called Guardian for the show.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com