With the release of Season 1 of Prime Video's Fallout TV series, those who don't have experience with the games are finding out just how peculiar the world its set in is. While Fallout is set in the aftermath of a nuclear apocalypse that all but wiped out the majority of the United States of America, it's not necessarily the USA you're accustomed to.

Instead, Fallout is set against the backdrop of a nation that never moved on from its penchant for American exceptionalism, the idea that the United States stands tall and proud among other nations.

"The unique challenge of one of things about Fallout that's so interesting is it's not our world that ends exactly," executive producer Jonathan Nolan explained. "It is this different kind of Eisenhower America that never had a Watergate, never had a Vietnam [war], never had a moment of self-reflection, and just kept powering through with nuclear powered toasters, and giant Cadillacs, and all of that."

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Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara are all reprising their roles from Beetlejuice in director Tim Burton's upcoming sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. However, two of the original film's primary stars, Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin, will not be reprising their roles as the ghost couple Barbara and Adam Maitland. Davis recently confirmed that she won't be in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and she also explained why.

"No, I'm not. I'm not in the remake," Davis told Entertainment Tonight. "Oh, you were expecting that I would be? Yeah, no, you know what? Because my theory is that ghosts don't age... Not that I have... Our characters were stuck the way they looked when they died forever, so it's been a while, it's been a minute."

In the first film, the Maitland's tragically died in a car accident near their home, which they haunted before and after the Deetz family moved in. Keaton's title character also tried to trick the Maitlands into unleashing him on the Deetz family, especially once he fixated on Lydia Deetz (Ryder). But by the end of the film, the Maitland and the Deetz families peacefully co-existed in the house.

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Larian Studios isn't making Baldur's Gate 4, but some of the voice actors who brought Baldur's Gate 3's now iconic characters to life hope they will get the chance to appear in future Dungeons & Dragons projects all the same.

Speaking with IGN, actor Neil Newbon, who won Best Performance at the 2023 Game Awards for their portrayal of fan-favorite Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, said he feels that he's not quite done with the character and would be open to reprising the role in other D&D games or even live-action films.

"Most characters, once I've finished the work, especially on long jobs, and this was a particularly long job, I usually have a compartmentalization and it's like 'Great, that's done,' I'm happy moving forward to the next role," Newbon said. "With Astarion, his rhythm is still very much alive inside me somewhere and I feel I'm not done with him. But, you know, that's not my call. Hopefully at some point I'm going to reprise him and I'd love to do that, but we'll have to wait and see."

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The road to The Final Shape has officially opened up, as the launch of Into the Light this week has brought with it the return of a fan-favorite Exotic weapon mission, a new Onslaught horde mode to play, and more weapons to earn. Speaking of weapons, Xur has arrived, bringing with him an assortment of new gear. Here's where you can find Xur this week, and what he has for sale.

This week you can find Xur in The Tower, inside the Hangar. For his weapon, Xur is offering Hard Light. Hunters can pick up the Lucky Raspberry chest armor; Titans can grab the One-Eyed Mask helmet; and Warlocks can buy the Getaway Artist gauntlets.

Xur LocationXur's location in the Tower.

Spawn in using the Courtyard transmat zone in the Tower to find Xur this week. Head left and down the stairs to enter the Hangar section, then hang another left. Make your way to the north end of the area and look for a staircase that will take you onto a catwalk, where Xur is waiting.

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After a short delay, the Minecraft movie started filming in January and in just three months wrapped principal photography. Star Jason Momoa posted on his Instagram Friday showing the movie's cast and expressing his excitement about the production.

"Minecraft we are wrapping! All my aloha to my crew and cast. Unbelievable movie experience truly one of the greatest times of my life," the actor said. "Too many laughs. I love this country. Aotearoa New Zealand you are magical. Mahalo for letting me film here." Momoa also commended his Dahui brand team for helping families in Maui still in need.

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The Minecraft movie is directed by Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite), from a screenplay written by Chris Bowman and Hubbel Palmer, and co-produced by Momoa. Alongside Momoa, the film stars Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, Jennifer Coolidge, Kate McKinnon, and Jemaine Clement.

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Although Captain America: Brave New World slipped out of its 2024 release date due to the 2023 Hollywood strikes, it's going to be the first Marvel Studios movie of 2025. That's why Marvel Studios gave Brave New World the spotlight at this year's CinemaCon by screening the first footage of Anthony Mackie's solo outing as the new Captain America, Sam Wilson.

Warning: the following contains spoilers from Captain America: Brave New World. If you don't want to know what happened in the preview, stop reading now.

Via EW, the scenes shown for CinemaCon attendees featured Sam's first reunion with General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross since he was elected to be President of the United States. Harrison Ford is taking over the role of Ross from William Hurt who passed away in 2022. And unlike their contentious relationship in Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War, Ross actually wants to work with Sam and form a new team of Avengers.

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Mr. Robot pulled in solid reviews during its four-season run, winning a handful of Primetime Emmys and earning close to 100 award nominations. If you're interested in checking out the unsettling, anti-establishment show, you can pick up the Mr. Robot: Complete Series (Blu-ray) for just $33 (down from $100), which is one of the lowest prices of 2024.

Mr. Robot: The Complete Series (Blu-ray) $33 (was $100)

This Blu-ray collection includes all 45 episodes from all four seasons of Mr. Robot across 12 discs. You'll also get a few bonus features, such as deleted scenes, gag reels, and a look behind the scenes at how the show was produced. All told, you'll have over 37 hours of content to explore--meaning you're paying less than a dollar for each hour of Mr. Robot goodness.

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Mr. Robot is often cited as one of the best shows of the last decade. It follows Elliot Alderson (played by Rami Malek), a computer programmer with social anxiety who's unimpressed with the direction the world is headed. He eventually meets a mysterious man known as Mr. Robot, who leads a group of hackers that's trying to take down the one percent. Things quickly spiral out of control, and what follows is 45 episodes of well-written social commentary.

If you're not sold on Mr. Robot, there are a bunch of other great Blu-ray and DVD collections on sale at Amazon. You'll find some of our favorites below.

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One of the most intriguing rumors about Deadpool and Wolverine is that superstar Taylor Swift will be in the movie, playing the role of Dazzler. Director Shawn Levy was recently asked straight-up if Swift will be Dazzler in the movie, and he couldn't confirm or deny it. However, Levy did say he's excited by how fans are theorizing about the film's many cameos.

"You know I can't answer. All of America knows I can't answer that. That is hardly confirmed nor denied in this interview," he told Entertainment Tonight at CinemaCon this week.

Levy added: "The proliferation of rumors about who is and isn't in this movie--it's fabulous. No one will ever know the truth until July 26."

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The right Dragon's Dogma 2 Mystic Spearhand build gives your Arisen a skill rotation that, if executed properly, ends with a high chance of dealing extra damage in most encounters. Mystic Spearhand is a tricky vocation to master, as an attack in the wrong direction or a foe that refuses to flinch could throw your whole plan off course.

Our Dragon's Dogma 2 Mystic Spearhand build guide explains how the Mystic Spearhand works and how to get the most from their skills. If you're wondering where the Spearhand falls in the hierarchy of vocations, check out our Dragon's Dogma 2 Vocation tier list.

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Three Super Nintendo games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online, including two titles previously only available in Japan.

First up is Wrecking Crew '98, a Japanese exclusive remake of the NES puzzle classic. Up to two players control Mario and Luigi as the titular wrecking crew. You line up colored panels and knock them down to clear your own screen and fill your opponents'. Clearing stages in story mode also unlocks new characters for the multiplayer versus mode. The original Wrecking Crew for NES (also exclusive to Japan) is also included in this remake.

Mario and Wario wrecking panels in Wrecking Crew '98

Super R-Type is a gorgeous, space-themed scrolling shooter. Pick up powerful upgrades as you fly through seven stages from the deep reaches of space to body-horror-tinged alien space stations. Multiple difficulty modes can turn up the heat and jamming soundtrack solidifies its incredible presentation.

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Hot Toys is taking another run at Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, and has debuted a retooled version of Ben Affleck's Batman when he donned an armored suit to take on the Man of Steel. This new version of the figure has several improvements on the previous two releases, as well as a hefty amount of diecast metal to make it feel even beefier.

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• Batman V Superman: Armored Batman -- $300
• Batman V Superman: Armored Batman (Deluxe edition) -- $370

The main upgrade on this figure is a new highly detailed body with enhanced articulation. The first Armored Batman figure was notorious for having the articulation of a brick, as all of the armor and thick padding made posing it a chore. The figure was also a nightmare to handle when you needed to swap out hands, as the tiny peg-joint frequently collided with the gauntlets. A second battle-damaged version did arrive a few years later, and while it did sport better articulation, it shared several of the original figure's problems.

With the new figure, the helmet, chest, shoulders, and boots are made out of diecast metal. The helmet also has LED light-up eyes and three interchangeable lower faces capturing Ben Affleck's facial expressions--including the face he pulls when you say "Martha"--improved paint application, and weathering effects on the armor. For accessories, there are alternative hands, a detailed grapple gun, and a grenade gun.

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The only thing better than a fresh Batman graphic novel is a Batman graphic novel that's roughly the size of a phonebook, and this deal from Amazon checks both of those boxes. This hardcover Batman Omnibus is on sale at Amazon for $67 (list price is $125). It collects the first 34 issues of the character's New 52 run alongside two annuals.

Batman by Greg Capullo and Scott Snyder

• Batman Omnibus Volume 1 -- $67 ($125)
• Batman Omnibus Volume 2 -- $66 ($125)
• Dark Knights: Metal Omnibus -- $106 ($150)
• Dark Knights: Death Metal Omnibus -- $99 ($125)
• Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Volume 1 -- $43 ($75)
• Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Volume 2 -- $43 ($75)
• Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Volume 3 -- $40 ($75)

Drawn by Greg Capullo and written by Scott Snyder, this particular run refreshed Batman for a new age, rebooting the character with a new status quo, stories to tell, and enemies to battle. Capullo and Snyder's run is notable for introducing the Court of Owls to the DC Universe--an insidious group of ultra-wealthy elites ruling Gotham from the shadows--and other storylines here include City of Owls, Death of the Family, and the incredible Zero Year. These comics include some great takes on familiar villains as well, with the Joker being resurrected as a nightmarish nemesis who pushes the Dark Knight to his limits and beyond. At over 1,000 pages in size, this is a lot of reading material.

And you can make your own dynamic duo with the second Batman omnibus edition! This 841-page of tome of Caped Crusader action is also on sale and it collects the rest of Capullo and Snyder's Batman run alongside several other bat-related comic books like Detective Comics, Batman Annuals, Batman: Futures End, and three issues of Batman: Last Knight on Earth. You can also add two excellent Batman event comics to your collection, as Dark Knights: Metal and Dark Knights: Death Metal are on sale.

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The enduring popularity of The Legend of Zelda has led to no shortage of imitators. For those lamenting the lack of a new top-down 2D Zelda from Nintendo, Steam is rife with homages that approximate the feeling of delving into forests, caves, and dungeons armed only with a plucky attitude and your uncle's sword. Minishoot Adventures, the sophomore game from indie studio SoulGame, is different, but no less reverent as an homage. Rather than crib from Zelda in a very literal sense, this one reimagines and recaptures the same sensation of classic Zelda by recontextualizing it as a bullet hell shooter.

Instead of an elven tween, you're a sentient spaceship. Your allies and enemies, also spaceships. The world is open and free roaming with item gating, like classic Zelda and metroidvania games. Movement feels sharp and snappy immediately, like picking up a game of PixelJunk Shooter or Geometry Wars. It even has a series of dungeons with clever traps, environmental puzzles, game-changing powers, and tough boss battles.

In short, it has everything that defines the classic Zelda experience, but it plays very differently. You're making the kinds of split-second decisions you might expect from a bullet-hell game and shooting down enemy craft, while also freely exploring the environment and making ah-ha discoveries. It feels just like sitting on the couch inches from your CRT as you navigate a poisonous swamp, and at the same time completely different and modern. It's a heck of a trick.

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Nine years after launch, someone has found another Witcher 3 Easter egg. The tidbit is hidden under the city of Novigrad, but it's hard to get to.

YouTuber xLetralis posted a video (via IGN) of how to find the Easter egg, which is simple but difficult to find. You can see the image on a hill slope next to the city wall that is impossible to reach by normal means. It depicts a solider of Temaria (one of the fictional nations in The Witcher) pointing to the viewer like a recruitment poster with the caption "CDPR needs you," referring to developer CD Projekt Red.

The Easter egg image below Novigrad

As for finding the Easter egg, one of xLetralis' viewers claimed that they ran towards the NPC Dijkstra and then triggered dialogue with him, clipping through the wall during the transition. XLetralis was unable to recreate this. Instead, he stood next to the aforementioned wall and clipped through using the "phase" console command.

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The best Magick Archer build in Dragon's Dogma 2 turns your Arisen into a capable healer and damage dealer with few drawbacks. Unlike some magic-based vocations in Capcom's RPG, this one even has a physical attack up its metaphorical sleeve, so you're never at a disadvantage--unless you pick the wrong skills.

Our Dragon's Dogma 2 Magick Archer build guide explains how to play Magick Archer well and which skills serve you the best. Check out our Dragon's Dogma 2 Vocation tier list to see where Magick Archer falls among the rest of DD2's classes.

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According to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Ultimania, a guidebook edited by Digital Hearts and published by Square Enix, the third part of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy already has its story completed.

As translated on Twitter, director Tetsuya Nomura, he believes that the voice acting process for the third game will start in the near future. Additionally, he said that producer Yoshinori Kitase came to him with "something" that wasn't in the original Final Fantasy VII game. While no further details about what that "something" could be, Nomura is thinking about how to deliver that and believes that audiences will respond positively to it if the team can pull it off.

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FF7 Remake Part 3 main story has already been completed, and Nomura thinks they will perhaps start voice recording in the near future.
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Kitase also explained that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth only took three years to complete, and hopes to get the third installment of the remake trilogy out in a similar time frame. The reason why Square Enix was so efficient is because it retained the same staff who worked on Final Fantasy VII Remake.

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With decades of stories, series, and movies under its belt, it's never a bad time to check out the Star Trek franchise. Especially when you can build a sizable collection thanks to these Amazon deals! Whether you're interested in the original series starring William Shatner as James T. Kirk or you want to explore more recent shows like the Picard spin-off, there's plenty to look at here. As an added bonus, spending $25 or more on these deals will earn you three free Star Trek digital comics to read.

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• Star Trek: The Original Motion Picture Collection -- $76 ($126)
• Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series - Steelbook Blu-ray -- $45 ($70)
• Star Trek: Picard - The Complete Series -- $48 ($70)
• Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Complete Series -- $111 ($161)
• Star Trek: Enterprise: The Complete Series -- $58 ($91)
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: The Complete Series -- $60 ($112)
• Star Trek: Voyager: The Complete Series (DVD) -- $63 ($112)

Kicking things off is Star Trek: The Original Series. This fancy steelbook collection contains almost 69 hours of Star Trek episodes featuring Shatner and the rest of his crew--Leonard Nimoy, Walter Koenig, George Takei, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols, and James Doohan--as they explored the cosmos, and it's still a charming showcase of classic sci-fi.

The original TV series was followed by several movies. The quality might drastically differ between films, but overall, these are still some fantastic pieces of cinema with more highs than lows. They've all been bundled together into a sharp six-movie bundle on Blu-ray, remastered in 4K, and stacked with an impressive amount of extra behind-the-scenes content. From The Wrath of Khan to The Voyage Home, this is a must-have for Star Trek fans.

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While Kirsten Dunst seems open to reprising her role as Mary Jane Watson, she also seems split on whether Spider-Man 4 is even necessary. The actress, who's promoting the Alex Garland-helmed Civil War, expressed her conflicted feelings recently in an IndieWire interview.

Dunst admitted that "she can't tell either" if she is really game for Spider-Man 4 or just a new entry in the web-slinging series altogether. In fact, this led her to questioning: "Honestly, do we need it?"

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Few fans were ready for the events of X-Men '97 Season 1, Episode 5, "Remember It," which thrust the entire series into a much darker direction. The story took its cues from the "E For Extinction" storyline from Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely's 2001 run on New X-Men, which depicted the fall of the mutant nation of Genosha to a genocidal attack from the Sentinels. The show took that story several steps further and seemingly depicted the death of two members of the X-Men and several of their friends and allies.

Warning: the following contains spoilers from the latest episode of X-Men '97 on Disney+. If you haven't seen the installment or don't want to know what happens, stop reading now.

In response to the episode's debut, former X-Men '97 showrunner and series creator Beau DeMayo broke his silence for the first time since he was fired by Marvel last month. Although DeMayo didn't elaborate on his dismissal, he explained that this episode in particular was important to the pitch he made to Marvel.

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As part of the CinemaCon event this week in Las Vegas, Marvel confirmed that Thunderbolts* is the official title of the film, and that includes the asterisk. But what's the asterisk all about?

According to Marvel boss Kevin Feige, "We won't talk about the asterisk until after release." An asterisk in literature usually refers readers to a footnote explaining what the asterisk is for. But what that footnote might be in regards to Thunderbolts is anyone's guess. People on Reddit and elsewhere on the internet have a number of theories as to what it all might mean.

Kevin Feige confirms ‘THUNDERBOLTS*’ is the official title.
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In the comic books, the Thunderbolts are villains in disguise as superheroes. In the film, this team of characters is dispatched on missions for the government, but as usual, things may not be what they seem.

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