Season 3 Reloaded arrives in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone on May 1, and this midseason update brings three more multiplayer maps to the game. Activision has released a new trailer to showcase a closer look at all three, including all the details packed into the 4/20-inspired variant of Nuketown.

As shown in the trailer below, there is an in-depth look at all three maps for Season 3 Reloaded. This includes Haven, a brand-new core map set in a large KGB safehouse, and Signal, which is a brand-new Strike map that takes place inside the close-quarters of a submarine bay.

The third map for Season 3 Reloaded is Blazetown, a stoner-themed rebrand of the iconic Nuketown map. The trailer shows off so many little details for Blazetown. The houses have colorful new paint jobs, the truck at the center of Nuketown is wrapped in octopus art, and most of the mannequins are dressed in clothing covered with pot leaves. Even the cars are decked out with pinstripes and pot leaves.

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The En Passant Triumph has appeared in Destiny 2, and to obtain it you'll need to find and complete an easily missed chess puzzle. To be able to complete the puzzle, you'll need to have collected the 60 chess pieces hidden around the Destiny 2 universe for the Ambition and Resolve Pieces achievement. If you simply don't want to, join on a friend who has already unlocked the En Passant puzzle.

Start the chess puzzle from Eris' Throne WorldHow To Find And Start The Chess Puzzle

The En Passant Triumph has six steps, the first of which is to complete five chess puzzles in the Unknown Space. To start with, you'll need to find the puzzle. Navigate to Eris Morn's Flat from the HELM and go through the green portal to her Throne World. Then, head to the northwest edge of the platform and drop down. This hidden room has a chess board in the center of it, and as you move closer you'll see the prompt reading 'Pick up the King?' Interacting with this prompt loads you into the Unknown Antechamber. After finding it for the first time, you can immediately return to the area from a new navigation option in the Last City.

Inside the Unknown Antechamber you'll find yourself faced with a large chessboard. You'll need to move the chess pieces to specific positions and interact with different plates to add, remove, or change pieces on the board. You begin each puzzle with a limited number of actions allowed, and you can check those actions in the on-screen message that appears when you stand on a plate. Each plate has a label, marked by a glowing green symbol, and different function as follows:

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Disney and Epic Games are planning a lot of crossover content between Star Wars and Fortnite in May, but the latest news may be the most surprising. Fortnite will be hosting the premiere of Lucasfilm's next Star Wars animated anthology series, Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld, before it hits Disney+ on May 4.

As part of the Star Wars-themed Fortnite: Galactic Battle season, Epic and Disney will launch the Star Wars Watch Party island on May 2 at 10am ET/7am PT. Fans who attend the in-game event will be able to watch the first two episodes of Tales of the Underworld. They will also have the chance to battle waves of stormtroopers using blasters and lightsabers. The island will be visible in the row of experiences after players login to Fortnite, or by entering the code 2124-6713-8076. Players who watch both episodes will get a free Asajj Ventress loading screen in Fortnite.

That's only part of the greater integration between Star Wars and Fortnite in May. Players will also be able to link their Epic Accounts with their MyDisney Accounts. As a reward for that, players will get a new First Order stormtrooper skin as seen in the Star Wars sequel trilogy.

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Would original Banjo-Kazooie composer Grant Kirkhope return to score a new entry in the series? Absolutely. Does he think there will be a sequel for the 3D platformer? Let's just say he's not holding his breath.

Kirkhope chatted with Eurogamer about the chances of a new Banjo-Kazooie. "I just think it's unlikely," said Kirkhope. He sees a couple of obstacles to the franchise returning, such as finding the right developer (since Rare is unlikely in his estimation) and the size of the fanbase. "If you think I've got a hundred and something thousand followers on my Twitter, and that's the Banjo bubble, if that's all it is then that's not going to make any money," Kirkhope said. "You need millions of people to buy the game, and you've got to sell it to a whole new generation of kids."

If Rare is out of the picture, Crash Bandicoot 4 and Spyro Reignited Trilogy developer Toys For Bob has expressed interest in bringing back Banjo-Kazooie. Kirkhope is aware of this but still questions Microsoft signing off on the project. "Whether Microsoft would give the OK, I don't know," the composer said. "... Zero [hope] is probably a bit of a heavy estimate. It's probably better than zero but not much."

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The Jet Li Collection (4K Blu-ray)

$130 | Releases July 29

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If there was a Mount Rushmore of action stars, then you can bet that Jet Li's face would be on it. He could probably chiseled into the rock with his bare hands. A legend of Hong Kong's golden age of filmmaking and the star of several cult-classic Hollywood movies, several of Li's best adventures are being collected into a new 4K Blu-ray package. Simply titled The Jet Li Collection, this five-film collection is up for preorder for $130 at Amazon and Walmart ahead of its July 29 release.

The Jet Li Collection (4K Blu-ray) $130 | Releases July 29

This collection is part of Shout Factory's new Hong Kong Cinema Classics line, and inside, you'll find the following movies on 4K Blu-ray and 1080p Blu-ray.

• Fist of Legend
• Tai Chi Master
• Fong Sai Yuk AKA The Legend
• Fong Sai Yuk 2 AKA The Legend 2
• The Bodyguard from Beijing

Each movie is a new 4K restoration from the original film negatives, and they all come with brand-new extras. Not every movie here offers a massive number of bonus materials, but there's still a lot to dive into overall. You can check out all of the special features at the end of this story.

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These movies are essentially a highlight reel of Li's career during the '90s, with three of them being filmed in 1993 alone. Earlier films like Once Upon a Time in China and Swordsman 2 helped turn him into a rising star thanks to his talent and well-choreographed fight scenes, and the Fong Sai Yuk movies--known as The Legend and The Legend 2 in the US--alongside Tai Chi Master showcased more of his graceful ability to smash faces. Fast-forward to 1994, and Li's work on The Bodyguard from Beijing and Fist of Legend were two more instant classics that garnered international praise.

Fist of Legend is arguably one of his most influential movies, as this was a remake of the 1972 action extravaganza Fist of Fury. Since Fist of Fury starred Bruce Lee, Li had some big shoes to fill, but Fist of Legend more than delivered thanks to iconic fight sequences choreographed by Yuen Woo-Ping.

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Star Wars Day is just around the corner on May 4, which means big brands will be releasing new products themed around the beloved sci-fi franchise. One of the companies is the popular designer handbag manufacturer Vera Bradley. The Star Wars x Vera Bradley Collection includes eye-catching purses, backpacks, totes, and more travel accessories. The collection features both vibrant floral patterns as well as more subdued designs, such as this Darth Vader sling backpack.

Star Wars x Vera Bradley Collection

Here's a quick rundown of all of the new Star Wars-themed products from Vera Bradley:

• Star Wars Original Zip Tote Bag (Force Floral) -- $120
• Star Wars Original Zip Tote Bag (Darth Vader) -- $120
• Star Wars Original Zip Hipster (Darth Vader) -- $95
• Star Wars Blake Crossbody (Black) -- $140
• Star Wars Woodward Small Belt Bag (Darth Vader) -- $50
• Star Wars Hathaway Tote Bag (Black) -- $295
• Star Wars Bancroft Backpack (Force Floral) -- $150
• Star Wars Bancroft Backpack (Darth Vader) -- $150
• Star Wars Miramar Weekender (Force Floral) -- $160
• Star Wars Lorman Sling Backpack (Darth Vader) -- $75
• Star Wars Large Original Duffle (Darth Vader) -- $120
• Star Wars Tab Wallet (Force Floral) -- $55
• Star Wars Zip Card Pouch (Force Floral) -- $20
• Star Wars Plush Throw Blanket (Force Floral) -- $75
• Star Wars Bag Charm -- $55

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There's a wide variety of products in the collection, including duffle bags, backpacks, purses, throw blankets, totes, and even a cute bag charm. Many of these come in two styles--Force Floral or Darth Vader. Force Floral is the flashier of the two. Merging Vera Bradley’s beautiful floral mosaics with Star Wars iconography, they are flashy while also being understated in terms of the theme. Unless you look closely, you’ll probably miss the Star Wars symbols embedded throughout the fabric.

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HBO's The Last of Us TV series debuted in 2022 and was a big hit, earning rave reviews from critics and fans alike and putting up big viewership numbers. Fans had to wait a while, but Season 2 debuted in mid-April 2025, also to giant ratings and a positive reception. If you're interested in playing the games that inspired the TV show, this post rounds up everything you need to know.

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• The Last of Us (2013)

The Last of Us (2013)A scene from 2013's The Last of Us

2013's The Last of Us was a memorable new IP launch from Naughty Dog, which at that time was better known for its popular Uncharted series of action-adventure games. The Last of Us was darker and more serious than Uncharted, and it made a big splash when it arrived, earning rave reviews and selling well. The story focused on the characters Joel and Ellie and their journey together through a post-apocalyptic wasteland after a mushroom outbreak caused people to become infected and become inhuman.

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Regular support for Evil Dead: The Video Game ended in late 2023, and at the time, developer Saber Interactive pledged to keep the game servers online for the foreseeable future and address any major issues if they appeared. Curiously, it looks like the game has been delisted on several platforms, as fans noticed its removal from two storefronts.

Spotted by the ThePatMan117 on reddit, Evil Dead: The Video Game is no longer listed for sale through The Epic Games Store or the PlayStation Store. At the time of writing, it can still be purchased through Steam or the Xbox Store, and developer Saber Interactive has yet to provide an update on the state of the game's future.

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Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)

$33 (was $45) | Releases July 29

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Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Collector's Edition (4K Blu-ray)

$40 | Releases July 29

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If you weren't a regular moviegoer in 1994, then it must have been a confusing year, thanks to everyone around you peppering their speech with "Alriiiiiiighty then" catchphrases. Jim Carrey's breakout year at the box office started with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, and at long last, that comedy classic is releasing on 4K Blu-ray on July 29. A Limited Edition Steelbook version sold out fast at Amazon for $45, but you can currently preorder it at Walmart for $33 while supplies last.

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) $33 (was $45) | Releases July 29

The 4K Blu-ray edition of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective was created using the original 35mm camera negative. It supports Dolby Vision with HDR10 and DTS-HD 5.1 Surround Sound. There aren't any new bonus features, but the audio commentary with director Tom Shadyac is included on both the 4K Blu-ray disc and remastered 1080p Blu-ray disc. The latter should offer better visual and audio quality than the original Blu-ray release since it is based on the 4K transfer. The Blu-ray disc also has the theatrical trailer.

The original 1997 laserdisc release of Pet Detective had three episodes of the Ace Ventura animated series, but unfortunately those episodes have never been included with subsequent Blu-ray releases.

The steelbook case features original artwork of Ventura's signature hairstyle and a pigeon worth $25,000 resting on Jim Carrey's head.

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Ace Ventura: Pet Detective is also getting a standard edition 4K Blu-ray release on the same day. Though it's officially called a "Collector's Edition," make no mistake that the collectible version is the aforementioned Steelbook Edition. This edition includes a standard plastic case and cardboard sleeve with one of the promotional images for the theatrical release.

At the time of writing on April 29, this edition is actually more expensive than the Steelbook due to Walmart pricing the Limited Edition at $33 out of the gate.

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Ace Ventura was one of the biggest comedy films of the year, thanks mostly to Jim Carrey's wild performance as the titular pet detective. While the movie does have some content that is very dated when viewed through a modern lens, it's still a laugh riot thanks to the constant flow of one-liners and a solid mystery at its core. A sequel would arrive a few years later and it saw Ventura travel to Africa--much to the relief of several dozen Buddhist monks--but this one hasn't received a 4K Blu-ray release yet. You can find it on Blu-ray, or as part of an Ace Ventura Blu-ray double feature.

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[UPDATE] Activision has now announced the Season 3 Reloaded update in full, confirming that Seth Rogen is indeed coming to Call of Duty, and soon. He's joining the game on May 1 as part of a new event pass that includes a bunch of weed-themed content.

Say Hello to Seth Rogen in Call of Duty.

Players need to buy the premium track of the new event pass to unlock Rogen as a playable character, but there is also a free track that comes with a range of special perks. Check out the image below to see what's included in the free and paid event pass tracks.

Seth Rogen comes to Call of Duty on May 1

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Fortnite is gearing up for the new Star Wars: Galactic Battle season on May 2, and now Epic Games and Disney are offering players a free First Order Stormtrooper skin ahead of the big crossover. There's also a Star Wars Watch Party happening and a free Asajj Ventress loading screen you can earn.

From now until August 31, you can unlock the First Order Stormtrooper outfit in Fortnite by connecting your Epic and MyDisney accounts. You don't even need to have Disney+ subscription. This is for the MyDisney account, which is free to sign up for.

Fortnite's First Order Stormtrooper skin

To link your account follow the steps below:

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This story contains spoilers for HBO's The Last of Us.

This past Sunday's episode of The Last of Us was the first to air since Joel (Pedro Pascal) was killed off in Episode 2. For the Episode 3 intro, HBO made a heartbreaking update that some might have missed.

The intro sequence used to show both Joel and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) standing side by side, but after Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) brutally murdered Joel, he's been erased from the slide. Ellie now stands alone.

It's a somber change that might have gone unnoticed by many viewers, considering lots of people tend to hit the "skip" button when the opening credits come up.

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With the surprise launch of Oblivion Remastered last week, there has been speculation about whether Bethesda Game Studios might use the older RPG as the foundation for The Elder Scrolls VI instead of the more streamlined Skyrim. Bruce Nesmith, a developer on the original Elder Scrolls IV, doesn't believe that will be the case.

Speaking with VideoGamer, Nesmith suggested player choices should trump stat management in The Elder Scrolls VI. "We don’t want the game to get in the way," said the former Bethesda developer. "And that's a very modern take on RPGs. And that is actually at the heart of the 'you do it to get better at it' [leveling mechanic] philosophy of The Elder Scrolls. Because that means I'm not having to pick my skills, I just play. Don't worry about all that crap if you don’t want to."

Oblivion Remastered has already proven super popular, with Bethesda revealing the RPG has seen over 4 million players so far. Nesmith noted that he's aware of "a movement to look back nostalgically at games that are more traditional RPGs." But he still believes the large majority of people "just want to play fun games" instead of being "drowned in stats and all this other stuff."

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Ubisoft has quietly updated another one of its games, as Far Cry 4 can now run at 60fps on PS5. Curiously, the Xbox 360 version of Far Cry 4 did run at 60fps on Xbox Series X|S using the FPS Boost function, but it was later disabled. Far Cry 4 will also be added to Game Pass this month, so it might also be getting a fresh update.

Far Cry 4 was previously locked to 30fps on PS5, and this graphical improvement (via Reddit) follows a recent trend of Ubisoft revisiting some of its older games. Earlier this week, Splinter Cell: Blacklist was updated to support Steam achievements and not too long ago, Assassin's Creed Syndicate got a 60fps patch on Xbox Series X|S and PS5.

Beyond that bit of news, there will now be a new focus on the Far Cry series now that Ubisoft has made a major change to its organization. The company recently announced the formation of a new subsidiary focused specifically on its Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six franchises, and Tencent owns a minority stake in it after investing $1.25 billion.

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Players who experienced The Last of Us Part II since its release in 2020 have anticipated the developments that recently occurred in HBO's The Last of Us Season 2. Those fans are still a few steps ahead of viewers who only know the story through the show. That's why one of Season 2's new cast members, Isabela Merced, recently shared some advice for fans watching the show.

This story contains spoilers through The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 3. Stop reading now if you're not current with the show.

"I think watching this, you have to lean into your feelings that you're feeling in each moment," said Merced via Variety. "I don't think the writers and the designers of the game wanted you to be wiser [than the characters]. I don't think they wanted you to be like, 'Oh, everyone's bad because they're all after their own thing.' I think they really want everyone to lean into their frustration and their pain."

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Enigmatic game developer Yoko Taro has weighed in on the question of AI in game development, saying that AI is set to make human game devs obsolete within 50 years. He predicted that AI would be used to create narratives that are specially crafted towards each player individually.

Yoko Taro, best known for his work on the Nier series, spoke on AI as part of a Famitsu roundtable for upcoming game The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy alongside Jiro Ishii and two of The Hundred Line's developers.

The developers all agreed that AI will quickly become mainstream in game development, and discussed where that would leave the industry. "I think that AI will make all game creators unemployed. In 50 years, game creators may be treated like bards," Yoko Taro said, predicting a time where human-made game development will be seen as an obsolete craft.

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When Switch 2 preorders launched in the US last week, physical GameStop stores saw lines around the block for preordering in person. Reports suggest some stores may have been looking to cash in on the coveted preorders by forcing customers to add extra games and accessories to form an expensive bundle, and GameStop corporate is now investigating.

X user and Twitch streamer Elea Tsentzelis posted about his experience preordering a Switch 2 at GameStop's Astoria store, saying the store was "forcing you to buy," accessories by "claiming they can’t process the SKU just for the console."

Tsentzelis later posted a full video of his transaction at the store, where a GameStop employee can be heard asking him to create a bundle with a minimum item quantity. Even after bundling a MicroSD card, Donkey Kong Bananza, the Mario Kart World bundle, and a Pro Controller, Tsentzelis is told he needs to add two more items.

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Fortunately for all us girlie pops out there, video games are collaborating with beauty brands more often these days. However, few are as stunning--or luxurious--as this one.

Genshin Impact and high-end beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury have come together to create two special-edition beauty boxes celebrating some of the makeup brand's best-selling products and beloved Genshin Impact hero, Mona Megisus. Inspired by the dazzling astrologist, the boxes and their various contents feature a lovely celestial aesthetic, complete with midnight blue packaging, gold ornamentation, and an abundance of stars and velvet. Both boxes will be available to purchase starting on April 30 for a limited time only and while supplies last.

An overview of the Charlotte Tilbury x Genshin Impact cosmetic boxes.

The Charlotte Tilbury x Genshin Impact collaboration will consist of two limited-edition beauty boxes: the Starfell Treasure Box, and the Starry Miracle Box. The Starfell Treasure Box will retail for £55 (approximately $75), and features the following items:

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At the start of Oblivion Remastered, you might find yourself wanting a place to lay your head or store your precious belongings. Whether you need to level up your character or take some of the load off your inventory, having a dedicated location to call your own is one of the best things you can do in the early part of your journey in Cyrodiil.

While you'll eventually have the chance to buy a house in Oblivion Remastered, why not forgo the cost of that and simply acquire a free castle instead? Below, you can see how to do just that.

How to acquire Battlehorn Castle in Oblivion Remastered

Battlehorn Castle is at the very end of the Black Road on the western side of Cyrodiil. You can find it just beyond the city of Chorrol, which isn't a bad place to visit during the early hours of the game.

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Star Wars Day is almost here, and to celebrate the May 4 event, GOG has revealed a new batch of games from a galaxy far (far!) away that have been added to its preservation program. Like other entries in this library, each of these Star Wars games have been fine-tuned to run as smoothly as possible on modern PC systems, and they've received a significant 75% discount as well. Here's a closer look at the games have joined GOG's preservation efforts:

• Star Wars: Dark Forces (Classic) -- $1.49 ($6)
• Star Wars: X-Wing Special Edition -- $2.49 ($10)
• Star Wars: TIE Fighter Special Edition -- $2.49 ($10)
• Star Wars: Battlefront (Classic) -- $2.49 ($10)
• Star Wars: Rebel Assault 1 + 2 -- $2.49 ($10)

This is a fairly solid selection of Star Wars classics covering the original trilogy of films mostly. The X-Wing and TIE Fighter games were big hits when they were first released, as they allowed fans to experience both sides of the galactic conflict from inside several iconic starfighters, and the Rebel Assault games were must-have games for anyone looking to flex their newly acquired CD-ROM drive in the early '90s.

The only real oddity here is Dark Forces, as this FPS adventure was recently remastered by Nightdive Studios. That version features upgraded gameplay, high-resolution textures, and support for gamepads, but it is more expensive in comparison even with a 45% discount applied to it. It is the better way to experience Dark Forces thanks to all of the modern flourishes, but if you're a purist, you can get the original game for the price of a cup of coffee.

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