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Black Ops 6 Season 1 Start Date Confirmed, And It's Very Soon

Thu, 10/31/2024 - 00:10

The start-date for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 1, which was initially leaked thanks to carbs and cheese, has been confirmed. Season 1 will begin on November 14, Activision has formally announced.

Season 1 adds new multiplayer maps and modes, the next Zombies map, and updates to Warzone. Specifically, November 14 marks the launch of the new Warzone map, Area 99, along with the introduction of Black Ops 6's weapons and the Omnimovement system to the battle-royale game.

The new mode is Infected, and it's available right now, just in time for Halloween. A party mode, Infected begins with one player spawning as a zombie with the aim of infecting other players. Each infected player joins the original until no survivors are left or the match timer runs out.

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Marvel’s 2025 TV Slate Revealed With First Looks Of New Daredevil And Wonder Man

Thu, 10/31/2024 - 00:05

Marvel Studios officially revealed its full TV programming slate for 2025 in a new sizzle reel released on Wednesday. The reel was attached to Agatha All Along Episode 1, and it includes first looks for Daredevil: Born Again, Ironheart, Wonder Man, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Eyes of Wakanda, What If...?, and Marvel Zombies.

Daredevil: Born Again had previously been announced to debut on March 4, but the teaser reel finally gives fans their first hint of a plot with Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio ) and Matt Murdock/Daredevil (Charlie Cox) coming to a tense understanding. There's even a glance at Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle (aka the Punisher) and Wilson Bethel as Benjamin Poindexter (Bullseye). There's also a quick official look at the white-masked villain, Muse, who is a more contemporary baddie from the comics.

Alongside bigger peeks at Ironheart, with Dominique Thorne reprising Riri Williams from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, there's finally brief footage from Wonder Man with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Aquaman) as actor Simon Williams. Fans will note that in the comics, the character was originally a supervillain, who was later revived by Kang, and joined the ranks of the Avengers and the West Coast Avengers. Here though, it looks like Williams is a struggling actor auditioning for the role of Wonder Man and even runs into failed actor Trevor Slattery (Ben Kingsley).

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Game Of Thrones Star Auditioning To Play Tomb Raider's Lara Croft On Prime Series

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 23:24

A Tomb Raider TV series in the works from Emmy-winning writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and now two names have surfaced for who could play the lead role of Lara Croft.

Deadline reported that Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner and Bohemian Rhapsody's Lucy Boynton are on the "wishlist" to play the role. The site said they have not auditioned yet but are among those being seriously considered for the part.

Oscar-winner Angelina Jolie played the role of Lara Croft in multiple Tomb Raider movies over the years, while another Academy Award-winner, Alicia Vikander, portrayed Lara Croft in 2018's Tomb Raider.

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Turtle Beach's Modular Xbox Wireless Controller Looks Cool And Is Cheaper Than Expected

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 10:32

Turtle Beach is releasing a modular wireless Xbox controller called the Stealth Pivot that launches November 26, and preorders are available now at Amazon. Compared to Turtle Beach's Stealth Ultra ($200) and other customizable controllers, including Victrix's modular controller ($180), the Stealth Pivot is surprisingly "cheap" at $130.

Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot wireless modular controller $130 | Releases November 26

Unlike other modular controllers that use detachable pieces, the Stealth Pivot features two rotating modules that are integrated directly into the gamepad.

The right module features a standard thumbstick and four face buttons on one side and a six-button fight pad on the other.

The left module has the standard thumbstick and D-pad on one side, but if you flip this one, you'll have a D-pad above two face buttons.

The modules can be flipped on the fly to match your preferred layout. For example, you can use the standard Xbox controller layout for first-person shooters, then flip to the six-button module for fighting games. We're not sure how helpful the extra two face buttons on the left module would be, but Turtle Beach was smart to move the D-pad into the other slot for fighting games, side-scrollers, and other games that feel more natural with D-pad movement controls.

Both thumbsticks use Hall Effect anti-drift sensors.

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While the reversible modules are the Stealth Pivot’s main features, the controller can be customized in other ways, such as adjustable trigger and thumbstick sensitivity, four remappable microswitch buttons, adjustable trigger locks, and digital or analog modes for the D-pad.

The Stealth Pivot sports some other cool features, including a mini-LED which is used to configure up to five custom control profiles, adjust settings, and even display social notifications or other alerts. It also supports rumble and various Turtle Beach audio enhancement features like EQ presets, chat volume mixing, and more. It can connect via 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.2, or wired USB to Xbox consoles, PC, or mobile. In wireless mode, it offers up to 20 hours of battery life and has quick charging via USB-C.

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Lenovo's Handheld Gaming PC Is $200 Off At Amazon, Best Price Yet

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 08:16
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Amazon has a terrific deal on Lenovo's impressive handheld gaming PC. For a limited time, you can get the Legion Go for only $499 (was $700). The Legion Go is the ideal choice for those who want ample screen real estate with their Windows handheld. It boasts an 8.8-inch WQXGA display with 2560 x 1600 resolution. The 1600p resolution is a bit overkill for a portable PC, but there's no denying the Legion Go offers a spacious and impressive viewing experience, even when you set the resolution lower to boost other graphical settings and preserve battery life. Amazon's $499 price is the best yet for the Legion Go, so if it's been on your radar, now's a good time to grab it.

Lenovo Legion Go 512GB Gaming PC $499 (was $700)

The Legion Go is equipped with an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, Radeon 700M Series GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a huge 8.8-inch display that supports a 144Hz refresh rate. Lenovo's proprietary Legion Space software serves as a console-like hub for your games from each launcher.

Similar to the Nintendo Switch, it has detachable controllers and a kickstand for tabletop mode. Each of the detachable controllers has a pair of back buttons and there's also a mouse scroll wheel. The right controller has a trackpad, too.

The Legion Go's battery life isn't great, as it only lasts upwards of a few hours on a full charge. Granted, handheld Windows PCs tend to lose their charge quickly in general. Though not ideal, the Legion Go does have a rapid charging feature that allows you to refuel to 70% in around 30 minutes.

It has a pair of USB-C 4.0 ports, a microSD card slot to expand your storage, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Overall, the Legion Go is a well-rounded device--and if you're looking for a handheld with Windows that offers broader access to PC games than Steam Deck, it's certainly worth a look--especially if you really want a larger screen.

Lenovo Legion Go Accessories

To keep your Legion Go's screen pristine, you'll want to grab a screen protector. You can get a two-pack of amFilm tempered glass protectors for $9 at Amazon. If you want to add extra protection and grip to the handheld, check out this $13 grip case. For travel, ButterFox makes a spacious hardshell carrying case with room for small accessories and the power adapter.

Lastly, you'll probably want to dock your Legion Go from time to time to play on your TV or monitor. One of the most popular Legion Go docking stations is on sale for $27 (was $40) at Amazon.

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Legion Go with controllers detached in tabletop mode

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Quentin Tarantino Loves Joker 2, Says It's A "F*** You" To Comic Book Fans

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 07:38

Todd Phillips' Joker: Folie à Deux may have flopped in theaters, but it's won the heart of at least one prominent director. Quentin Tarantino has come out in support of the Joker sequel, which he praises as a "f*** you" to both comic book movie fans and to Warner Bros., the studio that released the film.

During an appearance on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast, Tarantino said he saw Folie à Deux in a nearly empty IMAX theater and he couldn't stop laughing.

"I thought it was really funny," said Tarantino. "I know I’m laughing at scenes that other people wouldn't be laughing it." He went on to compare Phillips to the Joker himself for spending so much money on the film.

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Bethesda's Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Denounces Nazis With In-Game Statement

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 07:05

For anyone who has ever watched an Indiana Jones movie, there's no question about where the title character stands on Nazis. He's been punching them in the face ever since Raiders of the Lost Ark hit theaters in 1981. Nazis have also been recurring villains in two of the four films that followed. But Bethesda's upcoming game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, will further emphasis the franchise's anti-Nazi stance with an in-game statement.

As reported by Video Games Chronicle, The Great Circle's developer, MachineGames, added the following disclaimer: "The story and contents of this game are not intended to and should not be construed in any way to condone, glorify, or endorse the beliefs, ideologies, events, actions, persons, or behavior of the Nazi and fascist regimes, nor any other regimes or to trivialize any war crimes, genocide, and other crimes against humanity."

This statement comes amidst a resurgence in neo-Nazi activity, in both Europe and in America. The Indiana Jones movies have never really dealt with the weightier real-world implications of the Nazi atrocities, and the game will follow in those footsteps with some history mixed with fantasy elements. But rest assured, Dr. Jones will be dealing with the game's Nazis in the same way he's always done for the last 43 years.

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Ghostface Stalks His Way Into Mortal Kombat 1 In November

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 06:31

One of the most-iconic horror franchises ever is Scream, where a hooded figure in a ghost mask terrorizes a local community across multiple films. With Halloween coming up, NetherRealm has announced its plans to keep the scares going into next month, as Ghostface enters Mortal Kombat 1 on November 19 for those with early access.

A brief teaser trailer appeared on the official Mortal Kombat YouTube channel, which offers brief glimpses at Ghostface's arsenal of moves. We see him attack Johnny Cage as he sits on a couch watching TV in one scene, while another depicts him taking a stab at Raiden.

Along with these flashes, we also see an array of masks that Ghostface can wear that add more flair to the infamous howling ghost. One dons a ninja mask like Scorpion, another is red with devil horns, and a third has massive teeth jutting out from its mouth.

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Monster Hunter Wilds Has An Option To Swap Spiders Out For Something Much Different

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 06:25

It seems like Arachnophobia--the fear of spiders--is becoming more prevalent in the video game realm. Earlier this year, BioWare confirmed that Dragon Age: The Veilguard is completely spider-free despite the eight-legged arachnids' presence in the series' previous titles. Now, Monster Hunter Wilds has been revealed to include spiders, but it has an option to replace them entirely.

The Monster Hunter Wilds beta has launched, and as reported by Automaton, sharp-eyed players have noticed that it has an Arachnophobia Assistance feature. There are spiders in the game, including some giant spiders that may prove to be challenging boss fights. But once the Arachnophobia Assistance feature is turned on, all of those spiders will be gone.

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Sonic X Shadow Generations Is Already Discounted For Nintendo Switch

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 05:52

Sonic X Shadow Generations launched last Friday, October 25, but Nintendo Switch users can already save $10 on a physical copy of the game. Amazon-owned retailer Woot has Sonic X Shadow Generations on sale for $40, though this deal is only available for the next couple of days. It's one of many notable deals on Nintendo Switch games up for grabs ahead of Halloween. Most of the other titles on sale are first-party Switch games published by Nintendo, including multiple Zelda and Mario adventures. Check out the list of the best Switch game deals below.

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Note: If you buy a Nintendo Switch game from Woot, there's a chance you will get an international edition. The Nintendo Switch is a region-free console, so you can play games released in other regions in English without issue.

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Phasmophobia Launches On Console, Patch Notes Include Thrills, Chills, And Cross-Play

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 05:47

Four years after its PC launch, Kinetic Games' spine-chilling multiplayer scarefest, Phasmophobia, has just arrived on console, allowing PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S owners to finally experience the joys of screaming themselves hoarse while their friends giggle into the mic. At last, the joys of Ghost Huntin' are available to all.

Phasmophobia--which launched in September 2020 and took home the award for Best Debut Game just three months later--now features cross-play in addition to console compatibility, meaning players can face the paranormal (or run screaming from it) with friends on any platform. The console launch comes alongside a new game update called the Crimson Eye, which is available now for all platforms, and features everything from the return of a heart-stopping seasonal event to bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements.

"Last October, ghost hunters summoned the Blood Moon using a mysterious cauldron. This year, the Blood Moon is back and bigger than ever," the game's website explains in a recent blog post. "Paranormal energy has drastically increased in several locations, resulting in a new weather type, The Blood Moon. Enter these cursed locations and complete investigations, optional objectives and photograph any Blood Altars you may find to earn Blood Points. Work together with the Ghost Huntin' Community to collect Blood Points and earn brand-new rewards. Be warned, during the Blood Moon, ghosts will be empowered and stronger than ever."

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CoD: Black Ops 6 Zombies - How To Get The "Mega-Stuffy" Pet On Terminus

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 05:39

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Zombies mode features plenty of interesting secrets to uncover, including this Terminus Easter egg that lets you spawn a giant plushie to fly around and help you. Here we'll guide you through the steps needed to unlock the BO6 Mega-Stuffy pet for yourself.

How to unlock Mega-StuffyMega-Stuffy pet

Similar to the zombie hellhound in Modern Warfare 3's Zombies mode, the Terminus map includes a helpful friend called Mega-Stuffy that you can unlock as a pet. This giant plushie will fly around the map, helping you kill enemies as well as reviving you if you go down. This is a very helpful Easter egg to complete, especially if you're playing solo.

To spawn this giant plushie in your match, you'll first need to track down and interact with all six of the small plushies hidden around the map.

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Stellar Blade Gets Rare Discount, But This PS5 Exclusive Is Only On Sale Today

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 05:27

If you own a PS5 and enjoy character-action games like Bayonetta and Devil May Cry, Stellar Blade is an exclusive you should definitely try. Developed by Shift Up and published for PlayStation 5 by Sony Interactive Entertainment in April, Stellar Blade has maintained its $70 price since launch. If you've been waiting for a deal, that day is here. Best Buy is offering the physical edition of Stellar Blade for only $50 today only (October 29). It's one of two notable discounts on 2024 exclusives for PlayStation 5, with the other being Rise of the Ronin for $40 (was $70)--the best price yet for that fun action-RPG, too.

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Universal Monsters Live Again As Epic Universe Reveals Horrifying Dark Universe Animatronics

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 05:20

Five years ago, Universal Orlando announced Epic Universe, a new theme park for the resort that brings together multiple themed lands. One of the worlds you'll be able to visit within the park is Dark Universe, based on Universal's stable of classic movie monsters. And yes, it shares a name with the failed reboot of the classic monsters in 2017. Regardless, those classic creatures are getting a modern facelift as part of the attraction. And now, Universal has revealed some of the most impressive monster animatronics to date for these icons of horror.

The Dark Universe utilized in Epic Universe is completely separate from the last cinematic revival that fell flat with Tom Cruise's The Mummy. Instead, the designs used for The Frankenstein Experiment harken back to the original designs for the Universal Monsters from their debut almost a century ago. The animatronic figure for Frankenstein's Monster alone is said to be nine feet tall and over 800 pounds. And he'll be able to walk around during the preshow attraction in Dr. Frankenstein's lab.

However, the Dr. Frankenstein in this ride will be Victoria Frankenstein, the great-great-granddaughter of Henry Frankenstein. The ride's storyline revolves around Victoria's attempt to control the Universal Monsters before her manor comes under attack by Dracula himself. According to Universal, this attraction will have "14 of the most ambitious and life-like animated figures ever created," including Dracula, the Wolf Man, and Gill-Man, who is better known as the Creature from the Black Lagoon.

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CoD: Black Ops 6 Zombies - How To Get The Beamsmasher Wonder Weapon On Terminus

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 05:13

Call of Duty with Black Ops 6 launched with two brand-new Zombies maps. Each map has a special Wonder Weapon you can use in your survival against the hordes, and here we'll guide you toward getting your hands on the Beamsmasher Wonder Weapon for the Terminus map in BO6 Zombies.

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How to get the Beamsmasher

First, you'll want to start opening up the map and turning on the power. This is fairly simple. Just follow the orange objective markers, powering up the three generators and unlocking Pack-a-Punch.

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For Phasmophobia To Be So Terrifying, The Devil Is In The Details

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 05:00

There's an almost imperceptible sound you hear when you cross the threshold of a haunted house in Phasmophobia, the co-op ghost-hunting game from Kinetic Games that took Steam and Twitch by storm in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. As you exit your equipment truck and approach the front door, leaving the outdoor air and rain behind you, you enter a claustrophobic, dark space where a low, airy hum pervades all rooms and floors. This sound, which senior developer Ben Lavender calls "basically [...] nothing," has an outsized, unnerving effect, though when you first hear it, it's difficult to explain why. It was one of the first details I noticed about the game, and it's one of several finely tuned tricks Phasmophobia employs to be one of the best horror games in any era.

"Room tone," Lavender told me, is a practice used in movies where you record how a room sounds when it's quiet. Using it in Phasmophobia gives each map a "subtle uneasiness," he added, to the extent that making it out the front door isn't just a way to escape an in-game death or swap supplies; it's like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders. Naturally, that also trains your mind to fear the inverse. When the hum is present, you know you're within danger's reach. Room tone is the primer you apply so that the colors you paint with afterward come through vibrantly.

"I actually intentionally left [the hum] out of the asylum," art director Corey Dixon told me, "which is one of the maps that you unlock later. It's this huge map, so when you step in, and you're expecting that sound as almost like a comfort, and you don't get it, it feels so much bigger and so much emptier than it actually is." Though both Lavender and Dixon said they don't personally believe in ghosts, their game and its attention to detail has a way of making you a believer.

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PlayStation Shuts Down Concord Permanently, Shutters Dev Firewalk Studios

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 04:52

Sony has announced that it has shut down Firewalk Studios, the developer behind the multiplayer-shooter game Concord. Additionally, Concord has been permanently sunset, dashing any hopes of a revival.

"The PvP first person shooter genre is a competitive space that’s continuously evolving, and unfortunately, we did not hit our targets with this title," Sony said in a statement. "We will take the lessons learned from Concord and continue to advance our live service capabilities to deliver future growth in this area."

Sony has also closed down Neon Koi, a mobile studio that was working on an action game that will no longer be moving forward. Neon Koi was previously known as Savage Game Studios and it was acquired by Sony in 2022.

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Destiny 2: How To Farm Manifested Pages Quickly During Festival Of The Lost

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 04:41

Break out the papier-mâché masks, fill your bag up with candy, and spread some seasonal joy around the Solar system as Destiny 2's Festival of the Lost has officially begun for 2024. Like last year, this Halloween-themed event is focused on exploring Haunted Sectors, Lost Sectors that have been given a ghoulish makeover and are now inhabited by fearsome pumpkin-headed foes. However, things have been simplified: Spectral Pages have been removed entirely, meaning you can stay focused on directly collecting Manifested Pages and then using them to unlock stories in the Book of the Forgotten.

Beyond getting bite-sized amounts of lore, you'll also get the Ghost Writer title in the process. This is a fairly easy title to acquire if you don't mind farming Haunted Sectors, and getting your hands on a fat stack of Manifested Pages isn't too difficult either. Here's how you can easily get Manifested Pages and what to do with them.

How to get Manifested Pages in Destiny 2Eva has a brand-new book and new masks for you to unlock.

To get started with Festival of the Lost, you need to pay a visit to Eva Levante at the Tower. Once you've done the introductory Haunted Sector quest, you can start working on uncovering the Shrouded Pages in the Book of the Forgotten.

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Free Dreamlight Valley Update Announced, With New Storybook Vale DLC On The Way

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 04:40

Disney has just revealed loads of new content for its hit life-sim adventure game, Dreamlight Valley--including details on the game's newest free update and next paid DLC. The announcement was made via a 23-minute showcase hosted by Dreamlight Valley community managers Rachel Annen and Ryan Blanchard, who kicked things off by sharing a redemption code for a pair of free in-game socks (more on those in a minute).

The hosts then moved on to discuss the six free updates the game has seen since its release, along with its paid expansion DLC, A Rift In Time. It seems another free update is on its way to Dreamlight Valley, with a focus on quality-of-life improvements. The Sew Delightful update launches for free on December 4, and its so packed full of new features, it's practically bursting at the seams.

Last year, Disney added Jack Skellington to the game via The Pumpkin King Returns update. It seems that Disney has decided to build on this plotline for 2024's holiday season, as Jack's beloved Sally will join him in the Valley when Sew Delightful goes live, bringing her patchwork style to the game in the form of new furniture, clothes, and other customization options.

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Kamala Harris And Tim Walz Launch Their Own Fortnite Map

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 04:05

As of today, there are seven days left in the campaign for the U.S. Presidential election. Now, the Democratic ticket headlined by Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is courting the gamer vote by launching their own map on Fortnite.

Fortnite players can access the Harris/Walz map by entering a code, 733155366547. The name of the map is Freedom Town, USA, and it may be the most pointed political use of Fortnite since it launched in 2015. Harris' team also posted a quick trailer for Freedom Town, including a look at some fighters in patriotic gear.

Freedom Town has been planned out to include Harris' campaign promises geared towards small businesses and first-time home owners, as well as a pledge to focus on affordable housing. Additionally, Fortnite content creators including Jordan "Huskerss" Thomas, MODELMORG, Himalyahs, and Khairi "Kdot" Harris will have dedicated streams set in Freedom Town.

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