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CoD: Warzone And MW3 Season 3 Reloaded Release Date And Details
The Season 3 Reloaded update should arrive to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Warzone, and Warzone Mobile next month. Here is everything Activision announced for the midseason content drop, including a new weapon, additional multiplayer maps, more game modes, and a new Zombies story act.
Table of Contents [hide]Call of Duty Season 2 Reloaded start timesThe midseason "Classified" sector of the battle pass unlocks on May 1, so this should be the date Season 3 Reloaded goes live. And if this update follows Call of Duty's past update times, Season 3 Reloaded will likely go live around 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST across all platforms.
What to expect from Season 3 ReloadedSeason 3's midseason update adds another gun with the BAL-27 assault rifle returning from 2014's Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. Activision describes the BAL-27 as being "a prototype weapon designed to increase fire rate over time while the trigger is squeezed," with the gun's first four shots being slower to fire but highly accurate.
Continue Reading at GameSpotWoW Dataminers Think They've Discovered A New Playable Race
World of Warcraft's The War Within expansion is set to officially introduce one new playable race, but dataminers think they've discovered a second, hidden Allied Race that could become playable in the future.
The War Within just launched its public alpha test, and the dataminers over at Wowhead have wasted no time combing through the game's files to discover new armor sets, ability changes, and more. One of the most interesting discoveries so far is a new NPC race, the Harronir. They look to be a "missing link" of sorts between Trolls and Night Elves, with some fans already referring to the race as Dark Elves or Dark Trolls.
The Harronir have a surprising amount of customization options for a simple NPC race, and even a set of armor that very much looks like it could be their unique racial Heritage Armor, something that Blizzard has worked on giving to each playable race over the last few years. Options for Harronir even appear in fields alongside other playable races in the game's files, certainly making them appear to be more than just NPCs.
Continue Reading at GameSpotWhere To Preorder Pokemon TCG Twilight Masquerade Expansion
The Pokemon Trading Card game is gaining another expansion next month, with the arrival of Scarlet & Violet: Twilight Masquerade on May 24. It features over 160 new cards, including more than a dozen new Pokemon ex cards, new Ace Spec cards, over 30 new Trainer cards, and dozens of exclusive Pokemon and Trainer cards with special illustrations. Preorders are now open ahead of the expansion's launch--though some products are already selling out, so move fast if you want to be among the first to pick up the newest Pokemon TCG cards.
While you're preordering the new decks, be sure to take a look at Best Buy's daily deal (April 18), which is slashing prices on a variety of other Pokemon TCG packs, giving you an affordable way to add to your collection. This includes the Lost Origin Elite Trainer Box for $30 (down from $40) and Charizard ex Premium Collection for $30 (down from $40).
Twilight Masquerade Elite Trainer Box $50Naturally, Twilight Masquerade has an Elite Trainer Box. Along with nine Pokemon TCG: Scarlet and Violet Twilight Masquerade booster packs, you'll also get the following:
- 1 full-art foil promo card (Teal Mask Ogerpon)
- 65 card sleeves
- 45 Pokemon TCG Energy cards
- Player's guide to Twilight Masquerade expansion
- 6 damage-counter dice
- 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
- 2 plastic condition markers
- Collector's box
- Code card for Pokemon TCG Live
Want to stock up on Twilight Masquerade cards fast without dropping too much cash? Take a look at this six pack booster, which (no surprise) gets you six booster packs. It doesn't come with any additional content, but if you already have everything you need to play the Pokemon TCG, this is a good way to get a sampling of the fresh expansion.
Preorder at Best Buy Twilight Masquerade 3pk Booster $14The Pokemon Company is also releasing a $14 package containing three booster packs. In addition to the boosters, you'll get a new Snorlax or Revavroom card.
Preorder at Best Buy Twilight Masquerade Booster Box $120Want to really load up on new cards? Then this massive booster box is for you, as it comes with 36 booster packs. That should be more than enough packs for you to pull your favorite Pokemon and completely revamp your existing deck. Note that Best Buy ran out of stock on the morning of April 18, and third-party retailers on Amazon are already inflating its price tag. We'd expect a restock at Best Buy in the coming weeks.
Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Amazon Twilight Masquerade Sleeved Booster $4.49
Pick up a single sleeved booster for $4.49 to add 10 new cards to your collection. Best Buy currently has this listed as "Coming Soon," so check back often to catch it when it comes back in stock.
Preorder at Best BuyThe Office Cast Reunites For Fake Pillow Commercial (That's A Real Ad For AT&T)
Ever since The Office came to an end in 2012, there's been a lot of talk about potential spin-offs. As recently as January, Greg Daniels--the man who developed The Office from the original British TV series--has been working with a team on ideas for potential follow-up series. But as far as getting the original cast together, Sleep with Rain may be the closest thing that we're going to get.
Via EW, Sleep with Rain is an elaborate ad for AT&T Business Next Level Network. That's why none of the assembled cast members have anything bad to say about their internet connection in this extended video. Rainn Wilson is essentially the main character, as he starts a new business centered around pillows with speakers that feature Wilson's voice speaking to the user as they sleep. Hence the name of Wilson's product.
This is not an official Office reunion, so neither Wilson nor his fellow cast members are actually stepping back into their familiar characters. However, Wilson definitely seems to be channeling his inner Dwight Schrute. Craig Robinson, Jenna Fischer, Kate Flannery, Brian Baumgartner, and Creed Bratton also adopt some of the characteristics of their previous roles. The video even mimics the mockumentary tone of The Office itself.
Continue Reading at GameSpotStarfield Will Get Some "Really Good" Updates Soon Says Todd Howard
In a recent interview, Todd Howard said that new "really good" updates for Starfield will be announced soon. He shared no other details on what these updates could be.
In conversation with IGN, Howard discussed what Bethseda is working on currently. He said that the primary developmental focus is currently on Elder Scrolls 6, though updates for Fallout 76 continue. He hedged on any specific details about Fallout 5, saying, "I'm going to avoid putting dates on anything." Finally he said that, "we're doing a lot of Starfield work as well. So we have some really good updates that are going to get announced soon for that game."
Xbox will have a showcase in June, so one might be able to expect more details on Starfield updates or DLC then. The most recent Starfield update fixed the game's photo mode, prevented the furniture in players' homes from disappearing, and added many other fixes.
Continue Reading at GameSpotGrab A Pair Of Sony Bluetooth Earbuds For Only $59 At Walmart
Over at Walmart, you can pick up a pair of popular Sony Bluetooth earbuds at a steep discount. Available for $59 (normally $100), the Sony WF-C500 earbuds offer impressive audio quality and a solid design for the price.
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This is great value for money, as the WF-C500 offers great audio, a comfortable fit, and they're moisture-resistant so they can work nicely as a jogging or gym headset. For battery life, there's up to 10 hours from a full charge, and you can quick-charge these for around 10 minutes to get an hour of listening time. With the included charge case, you can increase the battery life to 20 hours.
You can also fine-tune the sound further, with Sony's smartphone app. There are some compromises here, as these earbuds don't have active noise cancellation.. But overall, this is a pretty good set of earbuds from a popular brand that has earned a positive reputation for its audio hardware.
Continue Reading at GameSpotFirst Trailer For M. Night Shyamalan's New Movie Has Very Eerie And Unsettling Vibes
The first trailer for M. Night Shyamalan's newest movie, Trap, has arrived--and it's a doozy. The film stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer who attends a concert with his daughter, only to discover that the whole thing was a set-up, or a trap, if you will, to catch him. Or so that's what the trailer leads us to believe. Shyamalan's movies are known for their twist endings, so while the trailer looks like it gives a lot away in terms of the plot, there is presumably more under the surface.
Shyamalan said during an event attended by Variety that he was interested in making a movie "from the vantage point of an unexpected person," and this is Hartnett's character.
"It kind of led more and more to this dark humor angle that Servant has and The Visit and Split had," he said. "It's odd … when you should be terrified and you're laughing at the same time."
Continue Reading at GameSpotThe Witcher Renewed For Fifth And Final Season
Big news today in the world of Netflix's The Witcher series, as the company announced that production has begun on Season 4 and that the show has been renewed for a fifth and final season. Seasons 4 and 5 are being filmed back-to-back and will wrap up the show.
Season 4 marks a big shift for the show, as Liam Hemsworth joins the cast as Geralt, taking over for Henry Cavill. "We're thrilled to be able to bring Andrzej Sapkowski's books to an epic and satisfying conclusion. It wouldn’t be our show if we didn't push our family of characters to their absolute limit--stay tuned to see how the story ends," showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich said.
Season 4 and 5 will cover Andrzej Sapkowski's final three Witcher books--Baptism of Fire, The Tower of the Swallow, and Lady of the Lake.
Continue Reading at GameSpotBaldur's Gate 3 Patch Adds Even More Evil Endings
Baldur Gate 3's next patch will add more evil endings to the game. Even players who did not take the murderous Dark Urge origin can expect new options for their most diabolical characters. You can see some previews of these endings, including a new musical track, in Larian's community update post, but spoilers abound, so be warned.
Additionally, the patch will fix several reported bugs. These include Jaheira's unwillingness to follow the group, Wyll's unromantic greetings, and some disappearing narrator lines. It will also start to add official modding tools to the game. This mod support will be coming to consoles, but the exact timeline is as yet unknown.
As for future plans for BG3, the community update states that cross-play and a photo mode are on the way, but as these additions are pretty complicated, it will be a longer wait. The community update reaffirms that the studio will be not be adding major characters, new areas, or expansions to Baldur's Gate 3 nor will it create Baldur's Gate 4.
Continue Reading at GameSpotMillions of Borderlands Players Have Been Recognized For Their Contributions To Science
Four years ago, Borderlands 3 players were given the opportunity to do some science and have fun at the same time. Through a block-shifting puzzle mini-game, players could help scientists map and compare microbes, doing the work that even supercomputers struggled with. Developed in conjunction with McGill University, Massively Multiplayer Online Science, and The Microsetta Initiative, a study based on the data gathered from that game has been published and revealed that 4.5 million players took part. If you were one of them, this makes you a scientific contributor.
Published earlier this month in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Nature, the research focused on the microbial ecosystem within the human body: a complex field of study, as each person has trillions of these diverse microbes within their body. Scientists have been researching microbes for decades, examining them to see how they influence our bodies and how they change according to our diet, exercise, and several other factors.
"Here we have 4.5 million people who contributed to science," said the paper's senior author Jerome Waldispuhl (via IGN). "In a sense, this result is theirs too and they should feel proud about it."
Continue Reading at GameSpotRebecca Ferguson Reveals Why She Left The Mission: Impossible Films
Swedish actress Rebecca Ferguson had her breakthrough role in 2015 opposite Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation. As Ilsa Faust, Ferguson gave Cruise's Ethan Hunt all he could handle right up until her death in 2023's Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning. Now, Ferguson is opening up about her decision to walk away from the franchise.
"Ilsa was becoming a team player," explained Ferguson while appearing on The Wrap's Unwrapped podcast. "And we all can want different things, but for me, Ilsa was rogue. Ilsa was naughty. Ilsa was unpredictable. There was a lot of characters coming in, not leaving enough space for what she had been."
Ferguson noted that she had only signed on for three Mission: Impossible films, and that she had a choice about whether to return for the next film.
Continue Reading at GameSpotLeonardo DiCaprio Could Have Been Lex Luthor In Superman
Director Zack Snyder, known for his work on the now-defunct DC Extended Universe (DCEU), revealed in an interview with the Happy Sad Confused podcast that he had discussions with Leonardo DiCaprio about portraying the iconic villain Lex Luthor. Snyder disclosed that DiCaprio, who is on the record as having a rule against starring in superhero movies, engaged in thoughtful conversations about the role but ultimately opted to not pursue it.
"Leonardo DiCaprio, I talked to him about it," Snyder said. "I think DiCaprio, he had a lot of great ideas actually just in the meeting. I think in the end he was like 'I don't know,' but he was really smart about the material and really smart about the character."
Leonardo DiCaprio nearly played Lex Luthor AND contributed a huge idea that landed in JUSTICE LEAGUE.
Watch my full chat with Zack Snyder here: https://t.co/QlSzZlgwgz pic.twitter.com/VsPvpBHv5H
In 2022, Timothée Chalamet relayed to British Vogue that DiCaprio imparted some crucial advice for career longevity: "No hard drugs and no superhero movies." But, as Snyder explains in this interview, DiCaprio had given Snyder's film some serious thought, even proposing ideas. "I think he was the one that mentioned to me this idea about Superman fighting the Justice League at some point," Snyder said. "And I was like 'That sounds cool.'"
Continue Reading at GameSpotThe Rise Of All Elite Wrestling Is Good For Wrestling Fans, Even If They Don't Like AEW
Professional wrestling is an art form that millions of people from all over the world enjoy almost daily. It's both scripted storytelling and theatrical athleticism, carving out a unique space for itself in the entertainment world. It's like going to Medieval Times, but with much higher quality production, and featuring people lifting each other over their heads. For years, WWE held a monopoly on televised wrestling. It didn't leave wrestling fans with a lot of choice. That was until 2019, when All Elite Wrestling (AEW) became a viable and successful televised product offering something unique compared to WWE.
After leaving WWE for the indie circuit, Cody Rhodes became a star while fighting all over the world in big arenas, small auditoriums, and wherever else he could make a name for himself. He eventually teamed up with other indie darlings Matt and Nick Jackson, The Young Bucks, to kick off their own indie-spirited wrestling event, All In. It was an event brought about by Wrestling Observer's polarizing commentator Dave Meltzer, who said that a Ring of Honor (ROH) show couldn't sell 10,000 tickets. Rhodes took him up on that bet, seeing it as a challenge. Over 11,000 fans would eventually attend the huge event on September 1, 2018. All In featured wrestlers from ROH, NJPW, TNA, and other indies. Even Rey Mysterio--who wasn't contracted by WWE at the time-- wrestled in the main event.
On the back of the successful PPV, Cody Rhodes, The Young Bucks, and Kenny Omega founded All Elite Wrestling in 2019, with leadership and funding from Tony Khan, the son of Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan. Four years later, AEW has three weekly shows, the Ring of Honor show on streaming platforms (Khan bought that company too), and a host of pay-per-view events each year.
Continue Reading at GameSpotGlen Powell Is A Hit Man (But Not Really) In New Netflix Movie Trailer
Based on "Hit Man", a Texas Monthly article by Skip Hollandsworth and written by Oscar-nominated director Richard Linklater and Glen Powell, Netflix's Hit Man follows an undercover police officer who poses as a reliable hitman, while he tries to save a woman in need.
Powell portrays mild-mannered college professor Gary Johnson, who moonlights as a fake hitman for the New Orleans Police Department. As a talented actor, he channels different personalities to catch would-be criminals who hire one of Gary's characters to do the dirty deed.
Gary finds himself in a mirky territory as one of those potential criminals, Madison (Adria Arjona), asks him to kill her husband. However, when her husband is found dead, it sets off a chain reaction of deception and killer stakes.
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