GTA+, the subscription service that offers a variety of benefits in GTA Online and provides access to a catalog of games, just got a price increase. The membership has risen in price from $6/month to $8/month across PlayStation and Xbox platforms. That is an increase of 33%. There is no multi-month or yearly membership option for GTA+.

Whether or not Rockstar Games gave any heads-up notice publicly is unknown. The price hike seemingly went into effect very recently, and the new price is now reflected on the Xbox and PlayStation marketplaces. The service launched in March 2022 priced at $6/month, a price it's held until now.

Since launch, Rockstar Games has been expanding the benefits of GTA+. In particular, Red Dead Redemption was recently added to the rotating games catalog, joining GTA: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition, GTA: Chinatown Wars, and GTA: Liberty City Stories. Bully and L.A. Noire will join the catalog later this year. GTA+ members get 20% off the purchase price of titles in the library if they decide to buy them outright.

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Actor Daniel Radcliffe famously played Harry Potter in the film series, and now he's revealed that he initially felt "so intimidated" by Alan Rickman, who played Severus Snape. Rickman passed away in 2016.

Appearing on the Happy Sad Confused podcast (via Variety) Radcliffe said, "How can you not be by that voice? You forget quite how low it was until it echoes through you."

For the first three films--The Sorcerer's Stone, Chamber of Secrets, and Prisoner of Azkaban--Radcliffe said he felt "so intimidated" by Rickman, and also "terrified by him." Radcliffe said he thought, "'This guy hates me.'"

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Like several other blockbuster releases, Deadpool and Wolverine is joining the viral popcorn bucket craze. The big difference here is that Deadpool himself will be designing the bucket, and the end result will be intentionally crude. Considering how Dune: Part Two's popcorn bucket ended up looking like a horrifying piece of human anatomy, all bets are likely off for what Deadpool and Marvel have planned. Deadpool star Reynolds had previously hinted at this, posting "Wait until you see the Deadpool popcorn bucket" in a cryptic tweet.

"We've asked Deadpool to design a popcorn bucket for Deadpool and Wolverine," Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said at CinemaCon (via THR's Aaron Couch). "There are some movies that inadvertently make crude and rude popcorn buckets, and then there are popcorn buckets designed by Deadpool."

Feige himself dropped some F-bombs to promote the upcoming movie.

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Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 introduced Korra via the battle pass, and since then three more characters from the Last Airbender universe--Toph, Zuko, and Katara--were added to the in-game shop. Now, with the new Elements limited-time event, not only can you wield the power of the four elements in each match, but the accompanying Elements Pass adds Aang to the game for the first time.

The Fortnite Elements event begins with the v29.20 hotfix on April 12, and it will run until May 2 at 11 PM PT / May 3 at 2 AM ET. The event has two main features: The Elements Pass which adds new reward tracks for players to earn, and the addition of new elemental weapons to the Battle Royale mode.

The new in-game elemental weapons introduce one new item for each of the four elements in The Last Airbender--water, fire, earth, and air--which can be found in designated Shrines, in chests, and as ground loot. Each weapon's abilities are as follows:

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According to Marvel Studios head honcho Kevin Feige, Deadpool and Wolverine is "f**king awesome." And the F-bombs didn't stop there from the man who oversees the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The Hollywood Reporter says Feige leaned into the explicit language to promote Deadpool and Wolverine at CinemaCon this week. For years now, Feige has promised the third Deadpool film would be rated R, which will be a first for an MCU flick.

The Marvel Studios boss wasn't the only one dropping F-bombs at the event. In a PSA, Wolverine (portrayed by Hugh Jackson) loses his cool and reportedly got creative with his language to yell at people to turn off their phones at CinemaCon in a taped bit. Of course, Deadpool (portrayed by Ryan Reynolds) joined in the f**king fun as well while promoting the movie. He's known as the Merc with a Mouth for good reason.

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A good Dragon’s Dogma 2 Sorcerer build gives your Arisen access to almost every enemy weakness and a powerful set of ways to exploit them. Sorcerer is a straightforward class whose utility lies as much in its core skills as it does in their spells. The only downside is that their augmentations aren’t that spectacular unless you keep playing as a Sorcerer.

Our Dragon’s Dogma 2 Sorcerer build guide breaks down the best skill in each category and how to use them effectively. If you're wondering where Sorcerer falls in the hierarchy of Vocations, check out our Dragon's Dogma 2 Vocation tier list.

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The best Dragon's Dogma 2 Warrior build does more than just hit things really hard, though it does that too. It gives your Warrior a chance to sustain themselves as much as possible while dealing with threats your less sturdy party members might have trouble tackling.

Our Dragon's Dogma 2 Warrior build guide explains how to play Warrior well and which skills have the most to offer. If you're wondering where Warrior falls in the overall scheme of Vocations, check out our Dragon's Dogma 2 Vocation tier list.

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The cult-classic Final Fantasy spin-off Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon will soon be available as a board game. According to the game's Amazon store page, Chocobo's Dungeon: The Board Games will release on June 19, and preorders are available for $50. We expect this will be a popular seller, so grab it before it's out of stock.

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Like the original video games, Chocobo's Dungeon: The Board Game has players guide Chocobo through a multi-floor dungeon that changes every time you play. As you explore, you'll encounter traps, collect items, battle iconic Final Fantasy monsters, and--if you survive long enough--ultimately face off against the final boss, Behemoth.

The game is designed for 1-4 players, who work together to get Chocobo through the dungeon. The box includes Chocobo and Reaper figures, a rulebook, three double-sided dungeon boards, a boss tile board, 100 playing cards, and a collection of counters and tokens.

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While Chocobo's Dungeon: The Board Games has existed in Japan since December 2023 and even included a multi-language rulebook with English instructions, this appears to be a wider official release.

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The Witcher is a popular video game and TV series, but for longtime fans, the printed page is where Geralt of Rivia's adventures started. For anyone looking to dive into that side of the franchise, Amazon's Buy Two, Get One Free sale currently has several Witcher books and graphic novels on offer, many of which are on sale at lower prices than usual.

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• The Witcher Omnibus Volume 1 -- $18 ($30)
• The Witcher Omnibus Volume 2 -- $18 ($30)
• The Witcher: Ronin -- $12 ($20)
• The Witcher Library Edition Volume 1 -- $33 ($50)
• The Witcher Volume 7: The Ballad of Two Wolves -- $33 ($50)
• Andrzej Sapkowski's The Witcher: The Lesser Evil -- $33 ($50)
• Andrzej Sapkowski's The Witcher: The Lesser Evil (hardcover) -- $33 ($50)
• The Witcher: The Last Wish Illustrated Edition -- $33 ($50)
• The Last Wish: Introducing the Witcher -- $33 ($50)
• The Witcher: Sword of Destiny -- $33 ($50)
• The Witcher: Blood of Elves -- $33 ($50)
• The Witcher: The Time of Contempt -- $33 ($50)
• The Witcher: Season of Storms -- $33 ($50)
• Andrzej Sapkowski's The Witcher: The Lesser Evil -- $33 ($50)
• The Witcher: The Lady of the Lake -- $33 ($50)

Several of the original books are on sale, so if you're looking to fill any gaps in your Witcher collection, you can pick up The Last Wish, Sword of Destiny, and Blood of Elves. These books inspired the games and TV show and offer a more fleshed-out take on Geralt and the dark fantasy world he lives in.

Another recommendation is the The Witcher Omnibus, which includes the comics House of Glass, Fox Children, Curse of Crows, and the Killing Monsters in an over-400-page tome. Unlike the original books, these comics are a spin-off of The Witcher video games. Normally $30, it has been discounted to $18, and a hardcover Library Edition is also available. You can grab the second omnibus as well, and while it's slightly smaller at 336 pages in size, it still has some excellent stories to enjoy. This edition collects Of Flesh and Flame, Fading Memories, and Witch's Lament, and also includes a cover gallery, an expanded sketchbook section, and more extras.

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Baldur's Gate 3 dominated the 2024 BAFTAs (British Academy Film Awards), taking home Best Game, Best Music, Best Narrative, and Best Performer in a Supporting Role.

The Dungeons & Dragons RPG also took home the EE Players' Choice Award at the 20th annual BAFTA Games Awards, the only award voted on by the gaming public. The Best Performer in a Supporting Role Award went to Andrew Wincott, the voice of Baldur Gate 3's Raphael.

While Baldur's Gate 3 took home the most awards, Remedy's long-awaited sequel Alan Wake 2 snagged two wins in the Audio and Artistic Achievement categories, and Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. Wonder took home Best Family Game and Best Multiplayer. Nadji Jeter took home the award for Best Performer in a Leading Role for his performance as Miles Morales in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Tango Gameworks' Hi-Fi Rush won for Best Animation.

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We've all played a lot of Halo over the past two decades and change, but I'm gonna be totally honest: in some ways I prefer Halo as a book franchise. That's not the dis toward the games that you might think it is, though, because there are some legitimately great Halo novels and short stories. Not "good for a video game tie-in," but actual high-quality writing that will give you a whole new appreciation for how lived-in the Halo universe is. If you enjoy the stories we've gotten in the Halo games, you're gonna love reading the books just as much or more. And now you can save some cash in the process, because Amazon is including 20 Halo novels (over 30 exist) in its massive buy two, get one free sale this week..

You can get three Halo books in this deal, or you can mix and match with other stuff, like grabbing two movies on Blu-ray and grabbing a Halo book as the capper. The sale is enormous, and so the possibilities are pretty endless. But there's so many Halo books in this sale that you could take advantage of the deal several times over. You can add six books to your cart and get two free, nine books and get three free, etc.

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We organized these novels by subseries, each of which has its own narrative arc. There are also several standalone Halo novels up for grabs as well as the anthology of smaller scale stories dubbed Halo: Fractures.

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Getting Brave weapons in Destiny 2 can be a laborious task. The new weaponry, which encompasses classic Destiny guns, is a big part of Into the Light. Not only is this a great way to catch up with weapons you might have missed in the older days or that have been sunset, but to also get some decent gear before The Final Shape launches.

Opening chests in the Hall of Champions can take a while, and you won't always know what you're getting. However, if you're only interested in adding specific guns to your collection, and adding them to the drop pool, there is a series of attunement quests by Arcite-99 to tackle. If you've been wondering how to get Brave weapons in Destiny 2 and attune them, the details below will help.

How to Get Brave Weapons in Destiny 2

You can get Brave weapons in Destiny 2 simply by playing the new seasonal activity, Onslaught, and by spending Trophies of Bravery to open a Brave weapons chest in the Hall of Champions. That being said, it's hard to know what you'll be getting each time, especially when it comes to rolls.

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Cyberpunk 2077 and its stellar expansion Phantom Liberty are filled with plenty of interesting characters and stories, but did you know you can also explore Night City on the page? In the years since CD Projekt Red released Cyberpunk 2077, the studio has partnered with several brands to add to the dark sci-fi world of Night City in both novels and graphic novels. A handful of Cyberpunk 2077 books are eligible for Amazon's buy two, get one free promotion. And if you want to flesh out your Cyberpunk 2077 book collection, other titles have received nice discounts.

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• Cyberpunk 2077 Library Edition Volume 1 -- $31 ($50)
• Cyberpunk 2077: The Complete Official Guide -- $22 ($40)
• Cyberpunk 2077: Big City Dreams -- $18 ($20)
• Cyberpunk 2077: Your Voice -- $15 ($20)
• Cyberpunk 2077: You Have My Word -- $15 ($20)

More Cyberpunk 2077 Graphic Novel Deals

• Cyberpunk 2077: No Coincidence -- $16 ($29)
• Cyberpunk 2077: Blackout -- $15 ($20)
• Cyberpunk 2077: Where's Johnny -- $16 ($20)
• The World of Cyberpunk 2077 Deluxe Edition -- $52 ($100)
• The World of Cyberpunk 2077 -- $16 ($40)

Cyberpunk 2077 Graphic Novel Preorders

• Cyberpunk 2077: XOXO -- $20
• Cyberpunk 2077: Omnibus Edition Volume 1 -- $30

Kicking things off is the first volume of the Cyberpunk 2077: Library Edition, a deluxe hardcover collection of three action-packed stories exploring the underbelly of Night City. Not only do you get over 300 pages of stories to enjoy, this tome is also packed with a cover gallery, an expanded sketchbook section, and more extras. It's on sale for $31.40, a very nice 37% discount from its usual $50 MSRP, and it features some great talent like CDPR writer and narrative manager Bartosz Sztybor and comic book legend Cullen Bunn.

You can also choose from other graphic novels like Cyberpunk 2077: Big City Dreams, Cyberpunk 2077: Your Voice, and Cyberpunk 2077: You Have My Word in this sale. Outside of that promotion, other recommended reading includes the first Cyberpunk 2077 novel, No Coincidence, and the hardcover art book The World of Cyberpunk 2077. While the art book on its own is great, the deluxe version is also on sale and adds extras like an exclusive Night City map cover, a slipcase featuring Night City graffiti, temporary tattoos, a Johnny Silverhand poster, and four vehicle postcards.

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Thanks to the success of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, another cinematic sequel will probably follow. But the future of the MonsterVerse is already secure on Apple TV+. Via Deadline, Apple TV+ has renewed Monarch: Legacy of Monsters for a second season.

"Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has left an indelible imprint on the hearts, minds, and imaginations of audiences around the world, led by the brilliance of Chris, Matt, Kurt, Wyatt, and the incredibly gifted talented cast and creative team," said Apple TV+'s Morgan Wandell in a statement. "We couldn’t be more excited for viewers to not only have the chance to experience even more thrills in Season 2, but to embark on epic, new journeys in the franchise, as we expand Legendary's MonsterVerse.”

Additionally, the renewal of Monarch was accompanied by the announcement that Apple TV+ and Legendary are developing even more spin-offs in the MonsterVerse beyond that series. Further details about the new shows weren't revealed. But considering that both King Kong and Godzilla appeared in Monarch Season 1, there's a lot of room to include more of the classic monsters from Toho's Godzilla films.

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After nearly nine years in operation, Showtime's standalone streaming service will be discontinued on April 30, as confirmed by notices sent to subscribers and reported by Variety. The decision follows Paramount Global's integration of Showtime's programming into its Paramount+ platform and aligns with the official timeline posted on Showtime's FAQ regarding the service being phased out.

The integration began approximately a year ago with the introduction of the Paramount+ With Showtime ad-free streaming package in June 2023, coinciding with a subscription fee increase from $10 to $12 per month. Paramount Global originally planned to phase out the standalone Showtime streaming app by the end of 2023.

"Now that subscribers can access their favorite Showtime programs on Paramount+ by subscribing to the Paramount+ with Showtime plan, the Showtime streaming service will shut down on April 30, 2024," a notice on the Showtime customer help site reads. "Current Showtime streaming subscribers will continue to have access to the Showtime streaming service until it is shut down on April 30, 2024."

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With Destiny 2: Into the Light, Bungie has brought back a number of fan-favorites, including 12 weapons and two of its best Exotic missions. The new content drop also brings back Superblack, one of the best shaders in the original Destiny. It was the only shader in the game that was fully black, and with its return, players finally have a fashion option that lets them go as dark and goth as they want.

Superblack isn't easy to come by, though. In the original Destiny, unlocking it required completing a fairly involved quest during the Festival of the Lost, Destiny's Halloween event. This time, you'll earn it by completing Into the Light requirements that are pretty time-consuming. You can't actually unlock it yet, though. Some of its requirements are time-gated, and others will take a fair amount of work. Here's what you need to know to get started.

How To Unlock The Superblack ShaderSuperblack is kept under lock and key and looks like it might take over your mind like the Venom symbiote from Spider-Man.

You'll find Superblack at the back of the Hall of Heroes, contained inside a big glass tube that makes it look like a volatile substance. In order to unlock it and claim the shader, you'll need two keys. They're held by Lord Shaxx and Arcite 99-40, Shaxx's loyal robot quartermaster.

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During the '80s, Hasbro treated the G.I. Joe and Transformers toy lines like two separate completely franchises although their respective animated series hinted that they shared the same universe. Now, the crossover is finally going to take place on the big screen.

Via SlashFilm, Paramount formally announced the Transformers and G.I. Joe crossover movie at CinemaCon. The news isn't too surprising given that G.I. Joe was referenced in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. But it's unclear if the new film will build on the continuity of Rise of the Beasts or if it will be a fresh start for both franchises. Steven Spielberg will produce the crossover movie, which doesn't currently have a release date or a director.

Earlier this year, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura hinted that a Transformers/G.I. Joe crossover movie could arrive as soon as 2026. He also shed some light on the approach to the film.

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A Star Trek prequel movie is in the works with Star Wars director Toby Haynes attached to direct, Paramount announced during CinemaCon. This has been rumored since January, and now it's confirmed. The movie is set for release sometime in 2025.

Haynes previously directed episodes of Doctor Who, Black Mirror, Sherlock, and the Star Wars series Andor. Collider reported on these details from CinemaCon.

Seth Grahame-Smith, who wrote The Lego Batman Movie, is writing the untitled Star Trek film. Haynes has never directed or written a Star Trek movie, but he directed Black Mirror's Star Trek-inspired USS Callister episode.

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Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) is set to star in Paramount's upcoming action film, The Running Man. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Powell will take on the lead role in the adaptation of Stephen King's novel, directed by Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Baby Driver).

Wright, who has been attached to the project since 2021, will also produce the film alongside Nira Park and Simon Kinberg. Wright co-wrote the story with Michael Bacall (21 Jump Street), with Bacall handling the script. This new version from Wright is expected to not be a remake but another crack at reimagining the novel, as previously reported. The story, originally published in 1982 under King's pseudonym Richard Bachman, is set in a dystopian America and follows a man who joins a deadly game show in a desperate attempt to secure funds for his sick daughter.

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For the entirety of Destiny 2's life, players have had to tough out an annoying but pervasive problem: the HUD, or heads-up display. A limitation on the way Destiny 2 uses its screen real estate meant it could only show you four messages about buffs or debuffs at a time, even if more than four were in effect--and that meant that sometimes, you might get killed because you didn't realize an important timer was about to run out. It might even cost you a run on a tough activity.

But now, seven years since the release of Destiny 2, that HUD issue is finally getting a fix--in Destiny 2's next expansion, The Final Shape.

Bungie ran down an update that's coming to its HUD in its latest This Week in Destiny blog post, explaining how the user experience and user interface team are updating what you see on screen. There are more than 2,000 of these little status messages, ranging from things like boss mechanics in raids to subclass verbs such as "Amplified" or "Radiant," so new status messages constantly push old status messages off the screen.

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