The hugely popular comedy-drama Succession returns in October. HBO confirmed on Twitter that Succession Season 3 will debut the month after next.The specific premiere date has yet to be revealed--in fact, the tweet from the official Succession account contained nothing more than the word "October" and an image of Logan Roy, the fearsome Roy family patriarch and founder of Waystar RoyCo, played by Brian Cox. But it's exciting news for fans nevertheless--check the tweet out below:October. pic.twitter.com/1kNnfr13Wa — Succession (@succession) August 23, 2021The hugely entertaining first trailer for Succession Season 3 was released in July. All the main cast are set to return, including Jeremy Strong as Kendall, Kieran Culkin as Roman, Sarah Snook as Siobhan, Matthew Macfadyen as Tom, Hiam Abbass as Marcia, Nicholas Braun as Greg, and Alan Ruck as Connor. New cast members for this season include Alexander Skarsgård (Godzilla vs. Kong), Adrien Brody (Peaky Blinders), and Hope Davis (Captain America: Civil War).Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A movie based on the DC character Black Canary is the works. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jurnee Smollett will reprise the role she played in last year's movie Birds of Prey.The Black Canary movie is in "early development" for a release on Warner's streaming platform HBO Max. It's being written by Misha Green, who was the showrunner and main writer on HBO's Lovecraft Country, which also featured Smollett in the cast. Green is also set to co-write and direct the sequel to Tomb Raider. No further details about Black Canary are available so far.Birds of Prey was released in February last year. While it was seen as a box office disappointment at the time, the pandemic and subsequent closure of theaters only a few weeks later meant that it was ultimately one of 2020's most successful movies. Black Canary is the alter ego of Dinah Lance, a reluctant superpowered vigilante who possesses hypersonic screams.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Netflix's live-action version of the hit anime series Cowboy Bebop will be arriving on the streaming service on November 19. With this announcement of the premiere date, Netflix has released images from the upcoming show as well, and they look surprisingly good, which is refreshing as Netflix's history with live-action adaptations of anime series has been lackluster.The look of an adaptation of an anime series is exceptionally important, and it looks like Cowboy Bebop has nailed it. Below, you can see the first images of Spike, played by John Cho (Searching). He has his signature blue suit with yellow shirt underneath, and yes, the headphones are there as well. Check out Cho and the rest of the cast below.Gallery The original anime followed a group of bounty hunters who are "on the run from their pasts as they hunt down the solar system's most dangerous criminals," reads the official synopsis. "They'll even save the world…for the right price."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Halo Infinite's technical test -- a preview of its free-to-play multiplayer -- gave players an early look at some of the new features being added with the game. What they might not have been expecting were bots that could strafe, shoot, and body players as if they were humans themselves. According to a report from Kotaku, developer 343 Industries managed to make bots perform at such a high level by basing them on actual Halo players.Speaking to Kotaku, 343 Industries senior lead gameplay engineer Brie Chin-Deyerle and multiplayer designer Sara Stern carefully observed how players move and interact during internal playtests. "We tried to figure out why people do what they do in multiplayer, and then how we could model those choices," said the developers.The team at 343 first figured out how to get bots to perform basic actions like moving and shooting. However, more advanced tactics came later down the line, along with more challenging development. To get bots to perform like advanced players, developers had to get them to recognize the things that players familiar with a map would understand, whether those are shortcuts, hidden passages, or tight angles for shots.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Fortnite Icon Series grows one superstar bigger this week with the introduction of the J Balvin skin. The Colombian singer was previously featured in Fortnite's Halloween event last year, Fortnitemares, and now he'll be heading to the Item Shop with several cosmetics. Eager players can unlock the Fortnite J Balvin skin early. Here's all you need to know.Fortnite J Balvin SkinJ Balvin will debut in the Fortnite Item Shop on Thursday, August 26 at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET. Included in his cosmetic set will be several additional items for players who buy the bundle, though the character skin will be sold individually as well. Prices have not yet been revealed, but precedent suggests the J Balvin skin complete bundle will be sold for about $20. Included in the J Balvin set are the following items:Two additional styles: Energia Balvin and Skeleton BalvinReal back blingReal pickaxeBalvin Cruiser gliderEach style even includes the real-life Balvin Jordan 1 sneakers. There will also be an In Da Party emote featuring the song In Da Getto by J Balvin and Skrillex.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Sony has updated the PlayStation 5, though the differences are so subtle you may have never noticed them. The new model is very slightly lighter than the original PS5, and it uses a new screw to attach the base stand that no longer requires the use of a screwdriver.The Australian site Press Start noticed the models in the wild in the region, followed by Eurogamer finding them in the UK. According to those reports, the new model is roughly 0.6 pounds lighter than the original PS5 model, though it's unclear what Sony may have changed about the production to make the weight difference. The more noticeable change from a consumer angle is the addition of a thumbscrew so you can adjust it by hand, whereas the previous model required a screwdriver.The new PS5s are called by a new model number, CFI-1102A, as opposed to the originals, which were CFI-1000. We had previously heard about this revised model, but now it appears they're going out into the wild, at least in some regions.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Fortnite Week 12 challenges are nearly here. The Legendary Quests will go live on Wednesday, August 25 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET, while the bonus Wild Weeks Quests and Epic Quests will follow precisely 24 hours later. As usual, hundreds of thousands of XP are up for grabs if you know where to look. In this guide, we'll lay out the complete details so you can complete all challenges with ease.Week 12 Alien ArtifactsBefore we jump into the challenges, we want to make sure you know there are once again no Alien Artifacts this week. For reasons only Epic knows, there are no Artifacts you can reliably find this week, meaning you'll want to focus on knowing how to open Cosmic Chests if you still need to unlock more cosmetics for Kymera.Week 12 Legendary QuestsGet Slone's orders from a payphone (1) - 15,000 XPCraft a weapon with alien nanites (1) - 45,000 XPDestroy target dummies with IO weapons (4) - 30,000 XPSearch for books on explosions (2) - 30,000 XPDeploy scanners in the alien biome (2) - 30,000 XPCollect three alien devices, then activate the countermeasure device underneath Corny Complex (4) - 30,000 XPWeek 12 Epic QuestsDeal damage to saucers piloted by opponents (300) - 30,000 XPDeliver a saucer to Rick Sanchez at Defiant Dish (1) - 30,000 XPDeal damage to opponents with alien weapons (150) - 30,000 XPDeal damage with an alien parasite attached (150) - 30,000 XPPurchase from vending machines (3) - 30,000 XPSearch ammo boxes at Dirty Docks (5) - 30,000 XPHunt wildlife (3) - 30,000 XPWeek 12 Wild Weeks QuestsDeal damage to opponents within 20 seconds of gliding in Solos, Duos, Trios, or Squads (250) - 20,000 XPDeal damage to opponents within 20 seconds of gliding in Solos, Duos, Trios, or Squads (3,500) - 30,000 XPDeal damage to opponents within 20 seconds of gliding in Solos, Duos, Trios, or Squads (15,000) - 50,000 XPYou'll be heading back to Holly Hatchery for several quests this week.You're on a mission for Slone once again this week and picking up her orders at any payphone will suffice. Look for payphones near gas stations, or we also like the one in the west end of Misty Meadows. To craft a weapon with nanites, refer to our nanite guide.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

After being officially revealed last week, PlayStation players will have the first opportunity to try out the next entry in the Call of Duty franchise, Vanguard. An alpha for the game exclusive to PS4 and PS5 owners is set to start this upcoming weekend, complete with the debut of a brand-new game mode, Champion Hill.The alpha, which will be free and open to anyone on a PlayStation console, starts on August 27 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET and runs until August 29 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. PlayStation owners will also be able to play without a subscription to PS Plus, Sony's online service for its platform.While a new game mode, Champion Hill, will be available during Call of Duty: Vanguard's alpha it's not clear if other multiplayer modes will also be available. According to an announcement post, players will have access to some of the game's arsenal and even be able to customize weapons with up to 10 attachments.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Developer Bungie will be hosting a special live stream for Destiny 2 on August 24. As for what fans can expect, Bungie revealed that the game's upcoming expansion The Witch Queen will be in the spotlight with a first look debuting this week.Destiny 2 Stream Start TimeBungie's Witch Queen reveal stream will go live on Tuesday, August 24, at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET, with a preshow beginning an hour earlier. Other than that, Bungie has kept quiet on any other details for the expansion save for a new short video that hints at the game continuing to delve into morally grey areas. "Truth…is a funny thing," a shadowy figure, who is likely the Hive god Savathun, says in a brief tease of tomorrow's latest trailer.9 AM PT12 PM ET5 PM BST2 AM AET (August 25)Discover what lies ahead.Destiny 2 Showcase Event // Aug 24 @ 9AM PThttps://t.co/P3UimOAtDM pic.twitter.com/XMYkrT2F7b — Destiny 2 (@DestinyTheGame) August 23, 2021How To Watch The Destiny 2 Witch Queen StreamAs usual, Bungie's stream can be watched on its official Twitch channel, while the studio's YouTube channel will likely host the reveal trailer and its signature vidocs after the event has concluded. We'll also be streaming it here on GameSpot, so check back closer to the start time to tune in.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

On this day in 1991, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System officially launched in North America. While it had arrived in Japan as the Super Famicom in November 1990, the US launch resulted in a console with a radically different outer appearance thanks to Nintendo of America industrial designer Lance Barr. A combination of strong angles, a few rounded areas, and a distinctive color scheme resulted in the console becoming an iconic piece of hardware for its generation.Nintendo had its work cut out for it though, as unlike the previous 8-bit generation of gaming, Sega had evolved into its biggest challenger thanks to the Sega Genesis console's combination of critically-acclaimed games and a marketing campaign designed to convince consumers that it was the coolest kid on the block. With that strong competition in the US market, Nintendo had to develop heavy-hitting games to convince people that the $200 console was worth investing in.Nintendo didn't disappoint with this strategy, as the SNES era was home to some of the company's most iconic brands. Donkey Kong Country, Super Mario Kart, F-Zero, and Star Fox all debuted on the SNES, while established franchises such as Super Mario Bros., Metroid, and The Legend of Zelda set new benchmarks within their respective franchises.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A new featurette for the upcoming Marvel movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has been released. The movie hits theaters on September 3.The video focuses on the movie's action scenes and reveals some fascinating behind-the-scenes footage of how they were shot. Much of the promo centers around the movie's spectacular bus sequence, as Shang-Chi fights villains while the vehicle races through the streets of San Francisco. There's also a discussion of the movie's various martial arts styles, plus interviews with stars Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Fala Chen, and Tony Leung. Check the video out below:Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings also stars Meng'er Zhang, Ronny Chieng, and Michelle Yeoh. It's directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, who previously helmed Short Term 12 and Just Mercy.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Ubisoft has announced that a new update will be rolled out for Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Those who are playing the game via backwards compatibility on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S will be able to enjoy Title Update 1.6.0, which adds 60fps support to the new consoles.The update for Assassin's Creedy Odyssey will be released on Tuesday, August 24, at 2AM ET / 11PM PT (August 23). On PlayStation, the patch is about 470MB while it is 370MB on Xbox.Missing Ancient Greece? A new title update for Assassin's Creed Odyssey will be deployed on August 24, adding 60FPS support when running the game on Xbox Series X|S & PlayStation 5 through backwards compatibility! #AssassinsCreed — Assassin's Creed (@assassinscreed) August 23, 2021The latest entry in the franchise, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, already received a 60fps patch last year for both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. It's unknown whether Ubisoft will go back and apply a 60fps patch for 2017's Assassin's Creed Origins for the newest generation of consoles as well.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Among the long list of Fortnite Week 12 challenges, you'll be required to destroy target dummies with IO weapons. Doctor Slone is preparing for all all-out assault on the aliens, and her endgame is coming into view. Brush up on your training with this mission and prepare for the attack by using our guide, which will you show the target dummy locations in Fortnite.Fortnite Target DummiesThe target dummies you'll be looking for this week are conveniently near each other, but you'll first need to collect an IO weapon, as destroying them with anything else won't count. For this challenge, we recommend dropping into Defiant Dish, the satellite station east of Weeping Woods, and looking for one of the abundant IO weapons in the area. A Pulse Rifle would be best, but any IO weapon that does damage (note: not the Recon Scanner) will do.From there, head into Weeping Woods and look for the lot of RVs that should be to your left when descending from Defiant Dish's hilltop. When this quest is active, you'll see two target dummies nearby. Shoot them to progress to the halfway point of this challenge, but you'll need to destroy two more dummies.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fortnite Week 12 is staging Doctor Slone's endgame, so she wants you to find books on explosions, since she plans on making quite a big explosion herself soon. You'll need to find two books on explosions to complete this quest and while they're not too far apart, they can be easy to overlook. Here are the locations for books on explosions in Fortnite.Books On Explosions - LocationsWith Doctor Slone putting together her countermeasure device, the island of Apollo may soon host a massive explosion. You'll need to find both books on the subject to round out Slone's understanding of what she's going to do to the island. Two named locations, Dirty Docks and Steamy Stacks, each hold one book, and you can grab either one first.If you drop into Dirty Docks first, look for the container yard in the center of the location. By the exit, you'll see a dumpster. Right in front of that dumpster will be the first of two books on explosions. Interact with it to collect it. If you're feeling brave enough, you can stay in the container yard and grab the docked flying saucer for quick transport to Steamy Stacks, but if you don't get it, a car or the nearby zipline system will also get you there quickly.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Gamescom kicks off this week, but before the all-digital gaming show begins with a look at several games through Geoff Keighley's annual Opening Night Live event, Xbox will have a few updates of its own to share. The Xbox show will begin on Tuesday, August 24.How to watchThe showcase will be streamed live on Xbox's official channels in 1080p at 60fps across YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and Twitter. GameSpot will be providing extensive coverage of the event as well.Start time10 AM PT1 PM ET6 PM BST3 AM AET (August 25)What to expectMicrosoft says that its show will run for 90 minutes, and in a previous update, indicated that it'll be focused on providing news on previously announced games coming to Xbox, upcoming releases on Xbox Game Pass, and more.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com