In the wake of Masters of the Universe: Revelations, Prince Adam finds himself having to choose between being a king and a champion as his father King Randor falls ill and dies. As He-Man he will face a new foe in Hordak, and his evil Horde Empire.

Netflix's first Masters of the Universe series, Revelation, was intended as a continuation of the original Masters of the Universe show's continuity. Kevin Smith worked with Mattel on the series that included originally planned stories such as Teela finding out her true heritage as the Sorceress' daughter and the inclusion of the underworld ruled by Scare Glow. Check out the new footage below.

Hardcore MOTU fans will catch quick glimpses of more deep-cut favorites like Rio Blast, Extendar, and even the great dragon Granamyr, who will be voiced by Star Trek's John De Lancie. Meg Foster, who played the live-action Evil-Lyn for Cannon Films' Masters of the Universe movie returns, as the voice of Motherboard, a villain we only briefly during Revelation.

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After seven years on the market, 130 million systems, and more than 1 billion games sold, it looks like 2024 could be the year that Nintendo announces a follow-up to the Switch.

In this post, we're rounding up everything we know, and what's been speculated, about the next system from Nintendo. It covers the system's potential form factor, release date, price, launch games, backward compatibility, and more. For simplicity's sake, we'll refer to the new system as the Switch 2, although it seems likely that, based on Nintendo's history, it will have some kind of new, original name for the console.

What is it?

One of the biggest unknowns about the next piece of Nintendo hardware is what exactly it will be. Former Nintendo employees have predicted it will have a similar form factor to the Switch and that it can be used as a handheld device and also dock to your TV like the existing model does. Nintendo, for its part, has said nothing at all about what to expect from its next system, apart from how the aim is for it to "surprise and delight" fans, so we only have predictions and guesses to go on for now.

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HBO's The Last of Us has found its Dina, with Isabela Merced joining Season 2 of the hit Emmy-award-winning series. She is now the third new cast member announced this past week, joining Kaitlyn Dever as Abby and Netflix's Beef star Young Mazino as Jesse.

Merced has starred in several films in recent years such as Instant Family with Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne and the Father of the Bride remake at HBO. She also has several high-profile film roles including playing Hawkgirl in James Gunn's Superman: Legacy and Sony's Madame Web.

We can't wait to see Isabela Merced's portrayal of Dina in @TheLastOfUsHBO Season 2! ❤️ https://t.co/Iqz10g0urU

— Naughty Dog (@Naughty_Dog) January 11, 2024

In Last of Us Part II, Dina is Ellie's girlfriend and assists her in her quest for revenge against Abby. She, Ellie, and Jesse find themselves in a love triangle that tests all three's relationship and eventually is the cornerstone of Ellie's journey.

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Sony's upcoming Spider-Man spin-off Madame Web attracted attention late last year with a particularly memorable line in one of its trailers, but something that was missing from that trailer was a full look at the titular character in costume. Now, we've gotten just that, albeit probably not in the way Sony intended, thanks to a delicious Ocean Spray® product.

As shared in a Discord server and relayed on the Marvel Spoilers subreddit, we've gotten our best look at yet at what Madame Web will look like in her full superhero suit. That's due to an apparent crossover with Ocean Spray, whose story started in 1930. Check it out below.

New look at Madame Web's suit in Sony Pictures' Madame Web from a Ocean Spray product
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The image shows Dakota Johnson, who plays Cassandra Webb--better known as the titular Madame Web--in a relatively simplistic red outfit adorned with spider webs. There are no added sugars, as is also the case with Ocean Spray's 100% juices.

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A new update arrived to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone on January 11, which finally nerfs the powerful MTZ Interceptor marksman rifle. The patch notes also include updates to spawns on various multiplayer maps and a fix for bugged camo challenges.

The MTZ Interceptor has dominated Warzone since the start of Season 1, but the new update finally offers some balance for the overpowered marksman rifle. A nerf reduces the weapon's maximum damage from 95 down to 85, and the minimum damage is lowered from 84 to 78.

An adjustment is also made for the Snake Shot ammunition in Warzone. The damage per pellet at maximum range is drastically reduced from 34 to 12. In addition to these changes, the developer notes that more weapon balancing will arrive for battle royale with the Season 1 Reloaded update on January 17.

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's full release is right around the corner, but a free demo of Ubisoft Montpellier's new metroidvania is playable now.

Described as a "custom" demo by Ubisoft, it includes "carefully selected" sections from throughout the game. It also features early unlocks of time powers and amulets in order to show off Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's main gameplay features without spoiling its story, which sees the game's protagonist, Sargon, attempting to rescue the titular Prince of Persia as time itself begins to unravel and monstrous foes appear. Since the demo jumps between different sections of the game, progress made in the demo will not carry over to the full game.

The demo is available to download on nearly every platform Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown will be released on: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via the Epic Games Store or Ubisoft Store. The demo is not, however, available on Amazon Luna, where players will have to wait a little longer to play Ubisoft's latest. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown will release on all the platforms mentioned above on January 18, with those who purchase the deluxe edition or subscribe to Ubisoft+ able to play early starting on January 15. Preordering the game will unlock a skin for Sargon inspired by the Prince's look in 2004's Prince of Persia: Warrior Within.

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CES 2024 has been all about AI, from the companies introducing new implementations of the technology to other less favorable headlines. Altec Lansing, for example, revealed the return of GameShark--a brand of cheat cartridges and discs from the 1990s--as AI Shark, but in doing so might have spilled the release date for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Per DigitalTrends, the press release for AI Shark not only describes what the returning brand will do in its new AI form, but also mentions that the new tech's official launch is scheduled to "coincide with the Nintendo Switch 2 in September 2024."

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Nintendo has not revealed any information about its new console as of this writing, so there is a chance this is merely speculation on Altec Lansing's part. Nintendo has not commented on the statement in the press release, but Altec Lansing has made a statement to DigitalTrends which clarified the September release month to a more general Fall 2024 release window. Later, the company told Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier they were "just guessing" on the release date, but this could have been an attempt at damage-control.

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Aeons, the equivalent of gods in Honkai: Star Rail, have been around since the beginning of time. However, not all of them have survived through the years. Argenti is a Knight of Beauty, one of the most devout followers of Idrila, Aeon of Beauty. There's just one problem: Idrila of Beauty is said to have fallen long ago. Despite his devotion to a largely abandoned Path, Argenti might be the most competitive Erudition character yet. Here's what to know about his abilities and how to build him.

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Argenti abilities

Argenti's playstyle revolves around his energy and Ultimate. He can use his Ultimate after charging 90 Energy or 180 Energy, depending on which one you want to use. Energy refers to the meter for your Ultimate, which fills up when attacking enemies or taking damage. His Talent allows him to charge his Ultimate much faster than the average character.

As an Erudition character, Argenti specializes in attacking multiple targets rather than single ones like specific bosses. He's an ideal DPS for farming waves and participating in battles with many enemies (e.g. Calyxes, Echo of War bosses, etc.).

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The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core is one of the best Xbox controllers, though it's standardly more than twice as expensive as the standard Xbox Wireless Controller. However, right now you'll find it listed for one of its lowest prices ever at both Target and Walmart, with each retailer slashing the price to just $96 (down from $140).

Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller (Red) $96 (was $140)

Only the red version is eligible for this big discount. It comes with a red faceplate, rubberized black grips, and a white back panel. With adjustable-tension analog sticks, hair trigger locks, and the ability to save three custom profiles, it's a huge upgrade from the base controller bundled with your Xbox Series X|S. Note that Amazon was offering a similar deal, though it quickly sold out--so if you want to cash in on the savings, we'd suggest moving fast.

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The Elite Series 2 Core has the same premium build as the regular Elite Series 2, but it doesn't come with additional accessories like detachable back paddles and alternate D-pads/sticks. That said, you can customize the Elite Series 2 with components that are sold separately. We'd recommend at least adding back paddles to the device (a cheap version is available for just $14, while premium Scuf paddles are $20). You'll also find entire budget-friendly kits that include paddles, sticks, and D-pads.

After pairing the Elite Series 2 Core with one of the bundles listed below, you'll essentially have the standard Elite Series 2 experience for $120 or less.

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Who would have thought that a turn-based RPG set in the Mario Bros. universe could be so captivating? In 1996, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars was a pleasant surprise, and decades later, the game still holds up quite well, as evidenced by the faithful Nintendo Switch edition released late last year. Discounts have been rare since launch, but right now you can get Super Mario RPG for 20% off at Walmart, which drops the price to $47.75. You'll also get free shipping.

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In case you missed it the first time in the '90s--or last year--Super Mario RPG is a colorful adventure starring the iconic plumber, his friends, and even Bowser. One of the final big first-party games of the SNES era, the remake retains the gameplay DNA of the original and spruces it up with sharp visuals and minor quality-of-life changes.

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Mini PCs are a great option for folks with limited desk space. Whether you're working in a cramped dorm or sharing a home office with other family members, they make it easy to bring fairly impressive computing power to your home without needing the same real estate as a laptop or tower. They can even serve as laptop alternatives--since they're so small, you can easily slip them into a backpack. Tons of great mini PCs are on sale at Amazon right now, so if you're looking to start 2024 with a new computer, there are plenty of options to consider.

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The cheapest mini PC up for grabs is the Beelink Mini S 12, which is just $159 (down from $199). You won't be doing much gaming on it, but its 16GB RAM, 500GB SSD, and Intel N95 processor make it ideal for a home office or college students. You'll find plenty of inputs on its small chassis, including ports for two HDMI cables, multiple USB ports, and an ethernet connection.

If you do want to game on your mini PC, consider stepping up to the AceMagician Mini Gaming PC. Inside you'll find a Ryzen 7 5700U, 32GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. Its Radeon Vega 8 GPU isn't the best on the block--but it's more than capable of tackling less demanding games. It's seeing a huge price cut right now (it's down to $419 from its usual $599).

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You've heard of Snakes on a Plane, but what about Sharks on a Plane? That's sort of the vibe of the new thriller No Way Up, which tells the story of a flight gone horribly wrong and passengers fighting for their lives at the bottom of the ocean against sharks.

A plane crashes into the ocean and the jetliner sinks. The people who survive the initial crash are miraculously saved by way of an air pocket. But the survivors have another threat to deal with: sharks. The crash left a huge hole in the plane that sharks can easily swim through--and they're hungry.

Not only that, but the plane is resting very close to the edge of a "bottomless ravine" in the ocean, and it keeps slipping. The passengers are faced with sharks, a dwindling air supply, and the plane sinking to the bottom of the ocean. Not good! Take a look at the trailer below. Note that it contains shocking sequences of the plane getting torn apart in mid-air, with a door flying off and people getting sucked out of the craft.

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Fans may have discovered the title for MachineGames' currently untitled Indiana Jones game. If a registered domain name is any hint, it could be called Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

On Twitter, user Kurakasis found that Lucasfilm had been registering several domains on January 9, and one of them is indianajonesandthegreatcirclegame.com. The fact that the website URL contains the word "game" at the end certainly makes it seem that it could be the title.

Kurakasis also said that a trademark was filed in Europe two years ago for "The Great Circle" with goods and services for video games. Additionally, while the trademark included mobile, this could also mean that the Indiana Jones game can be streamed on mobile, most notably through Xbox Cloud Gaming.

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December is usually a more relaxed month on the gaming calendar, and last year, the merriest month of the year was a great time to catch up on the high-profile releases of October and November. The biggest blockbuster release of the month was easily Ubisoft's Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and on PS5 consoles, the interactive return to James Cameron's alien world managed to make a modest splash on the PlayStation charts.

Sony has revealed the most-downloaded games of December 2023, with Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora taking the eighth-place position in the US and Canada. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was the top dog of the month, followed by several big sports games from EA and 2K Games. In Europe, the Avatar game fared much better and debuted in fourth place.

Possibly as a knock-on effect of the well-received Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer, Grand Theft Auto 5 saw its popularity surge across multiple regions. It was the third-most-downloaded game on PS5 in the US, Canada, and Europe, while on PS4 it saw similar gains. Fortnite's new Lego mode also saw its popularity increase, as the new creative mode pushed the game right to the top of the free-to-play charts on PS5 and PS4 around the world. In second place in the US and Canada was The Finals, a first-person shooter with a game-show twist.

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It's been more than 20 years since The Bourne Identity hit theaters, launching what would become an incredibly successful franchise spanning five films. The spy flicks are an easy recommendation to fans of movies like James Bond and Mission: Impossible, and right now Amazon is giving you a cheap way to watch (or relive) the entire series on 4K. The Bourne Complete Collection: 20th Anniversary Limited Edition is discounted to just $50, down from $130. Plus, you'll get some cool bonuses to use for your Jason Bourne cosplay. Will you be mistaken as Jason Bourne? Not if this guy spots you.

The Bourne Complete Collection: Anniversary Limited Edition (4K) $50 (was $130)

The Bourne Complete Collection features all five Bourne films in 4K Ultra HD. You'll also get digital codes for the films as a bonus. Better yet, the collection includes tons of additional goodies, such as a full-sized backpack and monocular. Yes, this is a strange collector's edition, and it's exclusive to Amazon. Here's a look at everything included:

• All five Bourne films (4K Ultra HD + Digital)
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Full-sized backpack
• Monocular
• Keychain with compass
• Two dog tags

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That's a ridiculous amount of content for just $50. This is also the lowest price ever for the bundle -- most discounts rarely drop the collection under $100. If you don't need all the extra goodies, you can find The Bourne Ultimate Collection (4K) for $36 (down from $70), which gets you all five movies and no collectibles.

There are plenty of other box sets and special-edition releases on sale at Amazon right now. Here's a look at some other notable deals, including offers on similarly action-packed series like James Bond, John Wick, and Mission: Impossible.

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Robert Downey Jr. has discussed starring in the first MCU movie, 2008's Iron Man, saying he did not have any pause about taking on the role despite his belief that Iron-Man was a "second-tier" character. Downey Jr. wasn't known for big blockbusters at that point, but he jumped at the chance to work with director Jon Favreau, he said in an appearance on The Hollywood Reporters' Actors Roundtable.

"I remember seeing Swingers, and that monologue he has, and I was like, 'And he wrote this? Who is this guy?' Also, he went to Bronx Science, and he was doing the Improv in Chicago, and we're both from Queens? We were meant to do this thing," Downey Jr. said.

Marvel movies these days are popular, but that wasn't always the case. Downey Jr. said there was "no certainty" that Iron Man would be a success in part because he believed Iron Man as a character was a "second-tier" hero.

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Based on the iconic video game franchise, Season 2 of the Paramount+ series, Halo is locked and ready to unload on February 8. Actor Pablo Schreiber's Master Chief John-117 leads his elite team of Spartans against the alien threat of the Covenant Empire. Paramount released the first trailer, and it's a lot to unpack in the two and a half minutes.

This is the first footage shown outside of last month's CCXP in Brazil and shows Master Chief up against tumultuous odds--nothing he hasn't been through before. Check out the new footage below.

Season 2 will also bring new blood to the cast with Joseph Morgan as James Ackerson. Ackerson is a colonel in the UNSC Army that fans might know from the Halo novels.

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28 Days Later is one of the most beloved zombie movies of all time, and is often credited with popularizing the trend of depicting terrifyingly fast zombies after decades of undead shamblers. The braintrust of the original 2002 movie and executive producers of the 2007 follow-up, 28 Weeks Later, is reconvening to create 28 Years Later, a sequel that has intentions to launch a new trilogy.

According to an exclusive report from The Hollywood Reporter, director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland have plans to shop the movie rights around to various studios and streaming platforms as early as this week. Boyle, the report says, will direct the first film in what is intended to lead to two more thereafter, while Garland will write all three. Both will serve as producers, too.

Another sequel has long been rumored, with the next title often considered to be 28 Months Later, given the series' naming conventions, but the pair now look to leap years ahead to presumably follow the same plague that originated in the movie that launched Cillian Murphy's career. It also arguably ignited the modern obsession with zombie media, and properties like Left 4 Dead, The Walking Dead, and World War Z likely don't exist without it--or at least they'd look quite different.

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A new trailer for Prime Video's Mr. and Mrs. Smith TV series has arrived, showing off more of what to expect from the spy agency thriller starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine.

Inspired by the 2005 Mr. and Mrs. Smith movie starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, the TV series focuses on two strangers who join a spy agency and have an arranged marriage. The show focuses on a new mission each week while the couple also deals with each other. And you guessed it, the unlikely pair eventually catch feelings and things get even more complicated from there.

There is a lot going on the new trailer, and one standout scene shows Glover and Erskine breaking someone's legs and seemingly murdering them in a bath tub. In addition to Glover and Erskine, the show features Paul Dano, John Turturro, and Michaela Coel.

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The year has just started, and chances are, your PS5 or PC is groaning under the weight of all those new games you bought during multiple end-of-year sales. The good news is that a storage upgrade is both easy and affordable, as Samsung's excellent 2TB SSD is on sale right now for the attractive price of $150. The catch here is that you'll want to move fast because this deal ends at 10 PM PT today (1 AM ET on January 12).

Samsung 990 Pro SSD

• Samsung 990 Pro 2TB SSD (Best Buy) -- $150 ($220)
• Samsung 990 Pro 2TB SSD (Amazon) -- $150 ($220)
• SSD Heatsink -- $11 ($16)

This deal is for the Samsung 990 Pro NVMe SSD, a great little unit for storing your new game purchases on. It has sequential read/write speeds of up to 7,450/6,900 MB/s, so it's more than capable of meeting Sony's requirements for quick game boot-ups and keeping loading screens brief. This unit is approximately 40-55% faster than Samsung's 980 Pro SSD, and if you're looking for a boost to your productivity on PC, these are superb for handling heavy workloads video editing, 3D modeling, and more.

It's worth noting that you'll need to purchase a heatsink to go with this SSD, but fortunately, these are quite cheap. You can score one on Amazon right now for under $12 by claiming the on-page coupon. As for the installation, these SSDs are pure plug-and-play if you're planning to use it in a PC.

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