The Star Wars TV series Andor is coming back for its second and final season, and creator Tony Gilroy has now provided an update on how it's coming together. He told the Writers Guild of America East that he and the team are now "finishing" Season 2 right now.

Gilroy went on to say that he believes Andor Season 2 is the most important piece of work in his entire career.

"I've been on Andor for five years now; we're finishing the second half," Gilroy said (via GamesRadar). "I've had a lot of fun over the years, but I don't know whether I've ever done anything as important as these 24 hours of storytelling that we're doing now. I don't know if it's just because it's a thing I'm on, but I don't think so. I've never had a chance to work this big before. It's a pretty big deal for me."

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Amazon Prime Video's Fallout TV show has re-ignited fans' interest in the series, with player-numbers for Fallout 4, Fallout 76, and even Fallout: New Vegas showing a massive increase since the series premiered on April 10.

Industry analyst Mat Piscatella shared the game stats on Twitter, showing how multiple Fallout games had shot up in Steam's daily active user rankings between April 7 and April 14--before and after the show aired. Fallout 4 moved up from 63rd to fourth, Fallout 76 moved from 54th to seventh, and even Fallout: New Vegas was up there, from 83rd to 10th place.

US DAU Ranks for Fallout games on Steam - Apr 14th compared to Apr 7th:
Apr 14th rank - Title (Apr 7th rank)
5 - Fallout 4 (63rd)
7 - Fallout 76 (54th)
10 - Fallout: New Vegas (83rd)
Source: Circana Player Engagement Tracker

— Mat Piscatella (@MatPiscatella) April 15, 2024

The raw numbers on Steam Charts show Fallout 4 peaked around 83,000 concurrent players over the weekend, where previous monthly peaks would only be around 25,000 players. Fallout 76 peaked around 39,500 players, more than double its average monthly peak, and even 2010's Fallout: New Vegas saw 20,000 players online at once over the weekend.

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Band of Brothers first aired in 2001 and remains one of the best shows HBO has ever produced. The Emmy Award-winning series holds up remarkably well, and if you've yet to watch it (or are a long-time fan), you can pick it up in a Blu-ray box set that includes its sibling series, The Pacific, for just $29 at Amazon (down from $60).

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That's one of the best prices we've ever seen for the bundle, with its lowest-ever price just a few bucks cheaper at $25. Band of Brothers is no doubt worth the price of admission, and when coupled with 2010's The Pacific, it's an even better deal. Both series take a nuanced look at World War II, following two distinct groups of memorable characters as they battle through Europe and Japan.

Along with all episodes of the two shows, this bundle includes the Called to Service documentary featuring never-before-seen interviews from the Easy Company and 1st Marine Division veterans.

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Team FOLON, the indie studio behind the highly anticipated Fallout London mod, recently announced that the mod has been delayed due to the Fallout 4 current-gen update.

Team FOLON took to its official YouTube channel to explain that it originally planned to release Fallout London on April 23, which aligned with St. George's Day, a celebration that takes place in England. This is an issue because Fallout 4 is scheduled to receive a significant update on April 25. In the video, Dean Carter, the project lead, explained that prior to the news of Bethsda updating Fallout 4, the team was "tweaking and testing non-stop in order to get things as stable as we can for you all in time for that release," but now because of the update their work is more prevalent than ever to "simply break."

As of right now, it's unclear when Fallout London will officially be released because everyone working on it is a volunteer. But the team says it is fully committed to releasing the mod to the masses as soon as possible.

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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, the spiritual successor to the cult classic Suikoden RPG series, is just a few weeks away. Rabbit & Bear studio originally announced the game back in 2020 with one of the highest-grossing Kickstarter campaigns ever--and after four years, it's almost here.

The long-awaited RPG will launch on all platforms on April 23, but PC players who want to secure their copy ahead of launch can preorder Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes for just $39.49 (normally $50) at Fanatical. This 20% discount is available until the game launches.

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After a lengthy hiatus, TopSpin is officially stepping back onto the tennis court. TopSpin 2K25 is heading to PS5, PS4, Xbox, and PC next Friday, April 26, ending its 13-year retirement and serving as the first new TopSpin game since 2011. TopSpin 2K25 preorders are available now at major retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, and there are three different editions up for grabs. Xbox Series X (and Xbox One) players can save $10 on preorders at Walmart. This deal sold out at Amazon, so you shouldn't wait long if interested.

Tennis sims from multiple different publishers used to release often, but the sport has been a bit neglected in the video game space in recent years, much like golf was before the The Golf Club (now branded as PGA 2K) and, more recently, EA Sports stepped back onto the links.

Roger Federer and Serena Williams are the cover athletes for the upcoming title. You'll get to play on 48 courts, work through a lengthy MyPlayer mode, and enjoy both online and local multiplayer.

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The Assassin's Creed series is known for its striking visuals, which blend historical cities and events with fantastical characters and imaginative weapons. That held true in last year's Assassin's Creed Mirage--and if you're interested in learning more about its world, The Art of Assassin's Creed Mirage is officially available.

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Clocking in just shy of 200 pages, this hardcover volume includes an in-depth look at the weapons, characters, and environments of Assassin's Creed Mirage. The hardcover art book was created by Dark Horse Books in collaboration with Ubisoft, and it should provide you with plenty of behind-the-scenes details as well as a better look at ninth-century Baghdad. Best of all, the book is seeing a nice discount to celebrate its launch, letting you snag it for just $41.

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As usual, Prime members are eligible for free shipping. Depending on your location, you might qualify for overnight delivery--so you could be reading the new book by tomorrow morning.

There are plenty of other discounts on Assassin's Creed books for you to peruse at Amazon, too. From art books and manga to graphic novels and coloring books, here's a look at the best Assassin's Creed book deals.

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Paramount's Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has added another big name to its cast. Keanu Reeves will voice the character Shadow in the film, sources told The Hollywood Reporter in a story published after The John Campea Show broke the news initially.

Paramount released the first footage of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 during CinemaCon in Las Vegas last week, but the clip was shown behind closed doors and was not released publicly. In the clip, Jim Carrey's Dr. Robotnik was depressed and down on his luck after Sonic the Hedgehog 2, but gets back into the swing of things when he creates Shadow.

So far, however, Paramount has not released any footage of Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, so we haven't heard Reeves' take on the character yet. Jason Griffith was among the voice actors who brought Shadow to life in the game series over the years.

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If you're anything like us, chances are you spent the weekend binging Season 1 of Fallout on Amazon Prime video. The inaugural season of the live-action adaptation of the Fallout games is an excellent step in the right direction for the series, though there remains improvements to be made, In GameSpot's review of the series, Phil Hornshaw wrote, "The show makes a lot of hay from the weird and goofy setting of the game series, and does a great job of filling it with fun, fascinating people. Though it feels like the show could have leveraged its setting even more, seeing how characters cope with life in a world that is both murderous and ridiculous keeps Fallout entertaining, even through its shortcomings."

While we don't know yet if Fallout will be renewed for a second season, the makings of one was certainly set up in the final episode of Season 1, "The Beginning."

Warning: The following contains spoilers for Season 1 of Prime Video's Fallout. If you haven't watched it yet, turn away now.

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Moon Studios has released the launch trailer for No Rest for the Wicked, showcasing its art style, gameplay, and story.

What's immediately apparent is how different the art direction for No Rest for the Wicked is compared to the Ori series. The new game has a more gothic inspiration as opposed to Ori's more cartoonish art style. Instead of being a 2D platformer and cute creatures like Ori, No Rest for the Wicked is a 3D action RPG from a top down perspective.

Looking at the gameplay, players will be able to fight against monsters, big and small, with a variety of weapons such as bows and swords. No Rest for the Wicked is set in the year 841 and follows a member of a group called Cerim, a group of mystical holy warriors with magical powers. With these powers, players must fight against the Pestilence, an unholy plague, and Madrigal Seline, a ruthless church figure who aims to weaponize the plague to prove herself to her god.

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Activision Blizzard has just revealed more information on what players can expect for Season 10 of Overwatch 2 ahead of its launch tomorrow, April 16. Season 10: Venture Fourth introduces Venture, a new playable hero, new limited-time modes, new ways to earn rewards, and more.

On April 16, players will finally be able to get their hands on Venture. Unlike past seasons, they'll be free to play alongside all the other heroes. Venture is the newest DPS hero to join the game's ever-growing roster. In addition to being able to dish out a lot of damage, they'll also be highly mobile. Her abilities allow her to borrow underground, dash through the air, push her enemies back, and jump incredibly high.

Going forward, coins and challenges will be part of the battle pass. Players will now be able to earn up to 600 Overwatch Coins. Season 10 also introduces Mythic Prisms, a new way to earn Mystic skins. Those who purchase the battle pass will earn 80 Mythic Prisms once they've completed it, which is enough to complete one Mythic skin.

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GameStop is currently running a buy two, get one free sale on preowned games, and its catalog is filled with over 9,000 titles across Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, and more. Just about every game launched in physical format over the past few years is eligible for the savings (as long as it's in stock), so this is a great time to check out recent releases as well as games that may have slipped by you at launch.

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Cashing in on the offer is simple. After adding three eligible games to your cart, the cheapest of the three items will be discounted to $0. And if you spend over $79 on your order, you'll also get free shipping. Depending on your location, your games could arrive within three days. Alternatively, you can order online and pick up your games at your local GameStop store.

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Prime's Fallout TV series has been a hit for the streaming juggernaut and among diehard fans as well. There's one question that has caused some debate and it has fans trying to estimate the in-game character level Lucy (Ella Purnell) might have reached by the end of Season 1.

There will be Fallout TV spoilers below, so a warning if you haven't finished or even started the show yet.

Okay, let's dive into this XP math!

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The popularity of Prime Video's Fallout TV series is seemingly driving people back to the Fallout games, and one title in particular, Fallout 76, just reached its highest player count ever on Steam. If you're enjoying the Fallout TV show and interested in Fallout 76, you might be wondering what shape the game is in and how it plays in 2024, given it first released all the way back in 2018.

As you may recall, Fallout 76 had a rocky launch all those years ago, and longtime Fallout fans felt like they got something that didn't live up to Fallout's legacy. Bethesda owned up to the game's issues and shortcomings, and since then has steadily supported the online multiplayer game with more than a dozen major updates, the latest being the Atlantic City update in March.

Fallout 76 has reached more than 17 million people to become one of Bethesda's most popular games ever. With all of this in mind, GameSpot's Dave Klein jumped into the world of Fallout 76 for the first time to see if the game is worth playing for someone new to the series. Check out the video below to see a newcomer's take on the game and get a glimpse at how far the game has come since it was originally released in 2018.

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A new build-your-own-bundle deal is live on Fanatical, giving you the opportunity to snag as many as 10 games for as low as $0.50 each. The Build Your Own Wonder Bundle is led off by Oddworld: Soulstorm, with a selection that runs the gamut from zombie-fight tower defense to Metal Gear-like stealth. The bundle lets you mix-and-match your selections, and the more games you throw in your bundle, the bigger your discount. Buying one game will run you $1, while you can grab five games for $3 and 10 games for $5.

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• Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition
• Monorail Stories
• Valfaris
• Lawnmowing Simulator
• Whispering Willows
• Undetected
• Wordle
• Karma City Police
• Space Rangers HD: A War Apart
• From Space
• Blood and Zombies
• Monster Slayers - Complete Edition
• Pumped BMX Pro
• Unity of Command - Trilogy Bundle
• 12 is Better Than 6
• A Tale of Paper: Refolded Edition
• Dreamscaper (sold out)
• Rico London (sold out)
• You Suck at Parking - Complete Edition (sold out)
• Iron Fisticle (sold out)
• Golden Light (sold out)

Oddworld: Soulstorm is a highlight, bringing 2.5D platforming in the storied Oddworld franchise. A re-imagining of 1998's Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus and a sequel to 2014's Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty, it's a great-looking update of an old-school platformer that captures the feel of the way these games once were.

Speaking of old-school, there's also Undetected, an homage to the top-down stealth of the Metal Gear series. Undetected mixes in some modern improvements, like first-person shooting, making it feel a whole lot like a modern Metal Gear Solid 2. It also has a hardcore difficulty mode for when you really want to push your sneaking mission capabilities.

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Despite the game's launch feeling like yesterday, Pokemon Go is approaching its eighth anniversary this July. In anticipation of the milestone, Niantic has announced the "Rediscover Go" campaign, which is a major overhaul of the game as we know it today.

The official Pokemon Go website gives a few details on what the Rediscover Go update will entail, including changes to the map, customization options, and the Snapshot function. A brief trailer also highlights changes with scenes at a beach, in a forest, and more.

The website promises a "fresh new look with updates to the in-game map, encounter screens, battle screens, and more--all tailored to your location" as part of this new update. More information will be spread out over the next three weeks, with the next update due April 17.

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Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was released in 2021 and made more than $400 million at the box office, but there has been no word yet on a sequel or if any characters from the film could cross over into other Marvel projects. Shang-Chi star Simu Liu has now provided an exciting update for people who want to see more of the series.

Posting on Threads, Liu responded to someone who expressed their dismay with Marvel's lack of output for Shang-Chi following the movie's release years ago. This person said it's frustrating that Marvel hasn't announced a sequel or discussed the possibility of Shang-Chi showing up in other Marvel films. Liu himself responded, saying, "I proooomise it's happening."

This statement doesn't specify if he's talking about a Shang-Chi sequel or some other extension of the series and character, but it's an exciting update in any event for fans of the series.

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What happens when you combine a fitness game series with one of the greatest action manga of all time? You get Fitness Boxing: Fist of the North Star, an exercise game for Nintendo Switch where you'll throw hands under the tutelage of magical martial arts masters. Since launch last year, Fitness Boxing: Fist of the North Star's price has remained steady at $50, but right now you can get it for $40 at Amazon and Best Buy.

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As you'd imagine, this Fitness Boxing spin-off puts a wasteland coat of paint on its design as Kenshiro puts you through your paces. Will it teach you his explosive-tickling attacks? Not at all, but for those days when you're looking to blow off some steam with a flurry of punches, this game provides a nice outlet for you.

Of course, a Fist of the North Star video game isn't enough, and for more of the manga series that can best be described as Mad Max meets Saw on steroids, you can also grab several manga and Blu-ray releases for less than retail price.

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Sometimes, a meme is such a perfect fit for another piece of media that its creators can't help but bring the two together. Bandai Namco is the latest to seize the moment, as a new trailer for the upcoming Sand Land has implemented a very popular dance tune--with a very fitting name--from the late 1990s.

The trailer shows Beelzebub, the pink devil-like hero of the game, as he fights monsters and giant bugs both with his bare hands and with custom-made vehicles. The background music is Sandstorm, the popular trance song released by Finnish DJ Darude in late 1999.

Sandstorm was the first single released from Darude's album Before The Storm, which was first released in Finland in 1999 before hitting shelves in the US in September 2000. The single reached platinum status--which means it sold over 1 million copies--in the US.

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Similar to its PS4 strategy, a PS5 Pro is reported to be in development and arriving soon. According to The Verge, the rumored specs for this console will see it ship with a more powerful GPU and a slightly faster CPU mode, and Sony is reportedly encouraging developers to apply more ray tracing features in their games so that they can earn a PS5 Pro enhanced label.

The system will be equipped with more and faster memory, alongside improved GPU rendering said to be "about 45% faster" than a standard PS5, according to the full list of specs in developer papers for the PS5 Pro that The Verge has seen. Overall, it's reported that the PS5 Pro will have a significantly improved GPU, and while the CPU will be the same as the standard PS5, it'll benefit from a new mode that targets a higher 3.85GHz CPU frequency for around a 10% improvement. It's also worth noting here that the papers list a "standard mode" at 3.5GHz or a "high CPU frequency mode" at 3.85GHz for developers to take advantage of.

Alleged memory changes will see a 25% increase on the PS5 Pro--576GB/s on that system when compared to the 448GB/s of the standard PS5--and Sony's new PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology will serve as an upscaling solution to demanding games, similar to Nvidia's DLSS and AMD's FSR for improving frame rates without big sacrifices to image quality. Sony has reportedly built a "custom architecture for machine learning" on the PS5 Pro, which supports 300TOPS of 8-bit computation.

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