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• 15 Best Black Friday 2020 Deals At Walmart

  18-11-2020 23:52
  
  Walmart's Black Friday sale doesn't kick off until November 25, but the full ad is available now, so you can start scoping out which deals you want to snag. Notably, Walmart will be the best place to shop for many Nintendo Switch exclusives as well as a few notable third-party games released over the past couple of months. The retailer also has some great Black Friday 4K TV deals as well as solid discounts on other noteworthy tech and entertainment products. We're spotlighting the very best Wal
  
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• Bungie's DeeJ Moves To Iron Galaxy To Work On New Melee Combat Game

  18-11-2020 23:25
  
  Veteran Bungie staffer David "DeeJ" Dague left the Destiny studio earlier this year, and now he's landed at Iron Galaxy Studios.The studio announced that Dague--the former communications director at Bungie--will be the head of communications for Iron Galaxy as it begins work on a new IP. Additionally, Iron Galaxy has appointed Chelsea Blakso as co-CEO alongside Adam Boyes, the former PlayStation boss.Very little is known about Iron Galaxy's new game, however, apart from the fact that it will be
  
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• NBA 2K21 Black Friday 2020 Deals Slash Its Price To $27 (PS4/Xbox One/Switch)

  18-11-2020 23:16
  
  NBA 2K21 is the latest edition of the annual basketball sim franchise, and as is customary for the series, it'll be seeing some steep discounts on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch for Black Friday 2020. The former two versions are also playable on next-gen hardware, but you should be aware that a pricier, native next-gen edition exists for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S that is not included in the sales we've seen so far. NBA 2K21 Best deal: $27 at GameStop (available November 25) NBA 2K21 will be on
  
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• Miles Morales' Powers And Abilities

  18-11-2020 23:00
  
  (Presented by PlayStation) Just like Peter Parker, Miles Morales can do everything a spider can, but he can also do so much more! We breakdown the unique powers Miles has at his disposal, from his bio-electric venom strike, invisibility, and more!
  
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• Fortnite Is Adding Video Chat, Here's How It Works

  18-11-2020 22:52
  
  Epic's popular battle royale game Fortnite keeps evolving with new updates and features, the latest of which is video chat, which is coming at any moment.Fortnite will soon connect with the app Houseparty (which Epic acquired in 2019) to allow players to hang out and have a video chat while playing Fortnite.Video chat is coming to FortniteAt launch, which will be soon, voice chat will be available on PC, PS5, and PS4, and you will also need an Android or iOS device with the Houseparty app instal
  
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• Godfall Video Review

  18-11-2020 22:51
  
  Godfall's monotonous structure is held together by punchy combat that can't bear the full weight.
  
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• 35 Things You Didn't Know About Addams Family Values, The Best Thanksgiving Movie

  18-11-2020 22:46
  
  The 1993 sequel features the greatest Thanksgiving scene in cinematic history.
  Addams Family Values might not seem like a Thanksgiving movie if you only read the back of the box. The 1993 sequel sees the Addamses driven apart by the influence of a gold-digging serial killer who gets Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman) sent to summer camp while she lulls Morticia (Anjelica Huston) and Gomez (Raul Julia) and seduces Uncle Fester (Christopher Lloyd). It had the same macabre sens
  
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• Hitman Dev IO Interactive Reveals Its New Project Tomorrow

  18-11-2020 22:38
  
  Danish developer IO Interactive, the studio behind the Hitman franchise, announced plans to reveal a "new project" on Thursday, November 19 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET.The reveal of this new project will take place on the company's official YouTube channel. In October 2019. IO Interactive announced a partnership with publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to create a game in a "new universe." This game is said to be a "new console and PC gaming experience," though IO Interactive has not detai
  
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• Michael Shannon Joins Brad Pitt's Bullet Train Movie

  18-11-2020 21:47
  
  Michael Shannon (Knives Out, Boardwalk Empire) will be joining Brad Pitt (Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Fight Club) in the upcoming adaptation of Kotaro Isaka's Japanese mystery novel Mariabeetle, which on these shores will go as the arguably grabbier Bullet Train. News of Shannon's addition to the cast comes via Deadline.The story follows a group of five assassins on a high-speed train and was adapted by Zak Olkewicz (Lights Out, Fear Street). David Leitch (Hobbs & Shaw) will supervise the
  
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• Twitch Temporarily Bans Former Pro Overwatch Player xQc

  18-11-2020 21:21
  
  Former pro-Overwatch League player Félix "xQc" Lengyel has been temporarily banned from Twitch for his behavior during a November 14 Fall Guys tournament that took place as part of GlitchCon. The ban extends to Twitch Rivals tournaments and a suspension of his account.According to the official Twitch Rivals Twitter account, xQc violated the Official Tournament Code of Conduct and Game Play Rules by tampering with the tiebreaker match in the November 14 Fall Guys tournament. xQc also viola
  
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• Demon's Souls Remake Guide: Every New And Old Ring Location

  18-11-2020 21:16
  
  Throughout your journey in Demon's Souls' harrowing world, you'll find a wide range of items that will help in your quest to restore the kingdom of Boletaria. While many of these items are weapons and armor, some of the most useful pieces of gear you'll find are an assortment of rings for your characters. The usefulness of these rings can vary, but it will immediately become apparent that they can make or break your run.In this spoiler-free guide, we have a rundown of where to find every ring in
  
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• Ubisoft Black Friday Sale Offers Huge Discounts On Games And Merch

  18-11-2020 20:58
  
  Black Friday has come early for Ubisoft's store, as the company is offering big discounts on a variety of games and gear. This includes up to 80% off some of its biggest games and another 20% off your total purchase when you include Watch Dogs: Legion in your cart. The deals began at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET on November 18 and will be live until at least November 29. In the case of the game sales, they'll remain valid through December 3.See Ubisoft Black Friday 2020 sale Best Ubisoft Black Friday Game
  
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• WWE Survivor Series 2020 Match Card, Start Time, Predictions, And More

  18-11-2020 20:56
  
  Once a year Smackdown and Raw go head-to-head to determine who is the dominant brand. In 2019, NXT joined the mix, but the Wednesday night show will not be a part of Survivor Series this year. This year's battle is all about the red and blue brands as champions will be facing champions. But who will come out on top and how do you watch the WWE 2020 PPV?Coming to the Amway Center on Sunday, November 22, the next WWE PPV will feature numerous matches. However, unlike most events, there won't be an
  
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• Black Friday 2020 Drops Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 To $25

  18-11-2020 20:28
  
  Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 is a proper remaster for the two classic skateboarding games, and you can get it on sale for Black Friday 2020 this year. The compilation takes the first two Tony Hawk games, often regarded as among the best in the series, and gives them a handful of upgrades, including improved graphics, new challenges and achievements, and an expanded soundtrack. Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1+2 Best deal: $25 at Target (available November 22) Ahead of Black Friday 2020, retailers have start
  
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• Parental restrictions on tech use have little lasting effect into adulthood

  18-11-2020 20:17
  
  A new study of more than 1,200 individuals found that time spent with digital technology during adolescence has little impact on long-term use, suggesting that worries about widespread tech addiction may be overblown. Parental limits on youth tech use had no lasting impact on use in adulthood.
  
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• Peanuts Holiday Specials No Longer Apple TV+ Exclusive

  18-11-2020 19:36
  
  For many families in the US, it simply just isn't the holidays without the animated Peanuts cartoons playing on TV during Thanksgiving and Christmas--even if it's just in the background while you bliss out on tryptophan. So, fans were understandably upset when Apple TV+ recently announced it had secured the rights for Charlie Brown's original animated outings, which are renowned for being alternately touching and poignant.Essentially, the deal meant that anyone who didn't have Apple TV+ would ha
  
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• Star Wars: Squadrons Getting New Content After All

  18-11-2020 19:27
  
  The developer behind Star Wars Squadrons said it had no plans for post-launch DLC, but it appears those plans have changed. In a blog post, the studio said the team felt "humbled" by the response from fans and began planning two upcoming content drops. One is coming next week, and the other will follow in December.The November 25 update coming as part of update 3.0 will add a new map and ship components. The map, Fostar Haven, is adapted from the single-player story in the prologue mission, and
  
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• PS5 And Xbox Series X/S Get Walmart Restock Tomorrow

  18-11-2020 19:10
  
  PlayStation 5See at WalmartPlayStation 5 DigitalSee at WalmartXbox Series XSee at WalmartXbox Series SSee at WalmartDidn't manage to get an Xbox Series X, Series S, or PS5 yet but don't want to press your luck on Black Friday? Walmart isn't going to make you wait, as the retailer is getting a new supply of every version of the two systems tomorrow, November 19.Available at noon PT / 3 PM ET on November 19, the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PS5, and PS5 Digital Edition will all be available for o
  
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• Sharkboy And Lavagirl Return In New Netflix Movie We Can Be Heroes

  18-11-2020 18:58
  
  Alita: Battle Angel director Robert Rodriguez's next movie is the family superhero adventure We Can Be Heroes, which hits Netflix in January. The film is set in the same universe as his 2005 movie The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl, and the first images of those familiar characters in the new film have now been released.Sharkboy and Lavagirl are no longer teenagers, but adults with a child of their own. Nevertheless, they're still wearing the same costumes as they did in the earlier movie,
  
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• The 2020 Game Awards Nominees Have Been Announced

  18-11-2020 18:27
  
  The Game Awards, which will be livestreamed on December 10, has unveiled the list of games nominated for categories like Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, and the much-coveted Game of the Year. Read on to see if your favorite game has made the list, which was chosen by various media outlets including GameSpot.Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Part II leads the pack with 10 awards, including a spot on the Game of the Year list. Other contenders for the coveted award are Animal C
  
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• New International Monster Hunter Trailer Features Familiar Faces From The Capcom Game

  18-11-2020 18:22
  
  The upcoming Monster Hunter movie has gotten a new trailer in advance of its upcoming December 30 release in the United States. The latest trailer is from the international market, as the movie releases in China on December 4. This one ups the action by showcasing a number of massive and fierce monsters, and a strange visual gag about weak points. The trailer also showcases a tongue-in-cheek tone--in one moment, having the get-pumped line "Let's do this," land with a total thud--perhaps suggesti
  
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• Scream 5 Wraps Production, Very Familiar Title Confirmed

  18-11-2020 17:51
  
  Director Wes Craven and writer Kevin Williamson's Scream was one of the biggest horror movies of the 1990s, and it spawned 3 sequels. After a decade away, the series is set to return in 2022. Production on the fifth movie has now wrapped and the title has been confirmed.While the first three sequels were given simple numerical titles, this latest movie will once again be named Scream. While this does seem a bit confusing, given the movie is a sequel with many of the original cast returning, it f
  
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• PS5 PSA: Turn Off Trophy Videos To Save Storage Space, Here's How

  18-11-2020 17:48
  
  If you're a longtime PS4 user playing on your fancy new PS5, you might've noticed that Sony changed up the way that Trophies are documented on the console. In addition to saving a screenshot, the PS5 will now save a clip of the exact moment you earned a Trophy. This new functionality can be great for those who want to ensure that their Trophy hunting accomplishments are recorded.But as you can imagine, these video files will add up over time, resulting in a packed media folder filled with videos
  
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• Sony "Not Hearing" PS5 Storage Complaints, Says PlayStation CEO

  18-11-2020 17:34
  
  At launch, the PlayStation 5 doesn't support an expansion options for its internal SSD or allow you to copy games from the console to an external HDD for storage. But according to Sony Interactive Entertainment president Jim Ryan, Sony isn't aware of any customer concerns about the limited storage.Speaking to The Telegraph, Ryan was asked about whether Sony regarded the limited space on the PS5 currently as a problem, to which the CEO explained that the company hadn't yet noticed an outcry from
  
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• Black Friday 2020 Includes Nintendo Switch Console Bundle, Controllers, And More

  18-11-2020 17:32
  
  Black Friday 2020 is right around the corner, and if you're in the market for the Nintendo Switch or some accessories, there will be some great Switch Black Friday deals to take advantage of. On the console front, Nintendo is once again sending a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle to major retailers. While we've seen this Switch console bundle in previous Black Friday sales, this year's edition comes with the new model Switch with better battery life as well as three months of Nintendo Switch Online. Wh
  
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• Skull & Bones Studio Boss Stepping Down, But Staying At Ubisoft

  18-11-2020 17:07
  
  Ubisoft has removed the head of the studio developing Skull & Bones from his leadership post, though he is remaining at the company. Hugues Ricour has been managing director of Ubisoft's Singapore studio, but stepped down following a leadership audit that found troubling behavior.In August, reports circulated claiming that Ricour had been accused of sexual harassment, including suggestive comments and soliciting physical affection at work events. Kotaku also reports that his management style
  
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• 13 Upcoming Horror Movies To Look Forward To In 2020 And Beyond

  18-11-2020 17:00
  
  From A Quiet Place Part 2 to Scream 5, here are the 13 best scary movies coming in 2020 and beyond, and their release dates.
  
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• You Can Now Get A Summary Of Your Ubisoft Stats Over The Last Five Years

  18-11-2020 15:47
  
  A lot of time goes into playing any video game, especially the sandboxes that Ubisoft has produced over the last few years. If you've ever wondered exactly how much time you've spent inside one of Ubisoft's games and if you have any remarkable achievements to boast about, a new wrap-up feature will give you a breakdown on your gaming activities.The feature analyses the last five years of your activities inside of Ubisoft games so long as your Uplay account (now Ubisoft Connect) was connected dur
  
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• Apple Slashes App Store Cut For Most Developers, But Not Epic Games

  18-11-2020 15:47
  
  Apple has made a big change to the cut it takes from all in-app purchases on its App Store, with the company slashing its rate from 30% down to 15% for most of its developers.In response to the tough year Apple says its developers have been enduring, the company will now only take a 15% cut from all apps that make less than $1 million revenue annually. According to app analytics firm Sensor Tower, that accounts for nearly 98% of iOS developers currently, which makes the move a big shift for the
  
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• Pokemon Go Adding Gen 6 Pokemon, New Level Cap, And More In Huge Update

  18-11-2020 15:00
  
  Pokemon Go has received a steady stream of tweaks and updates since its explosive debut back in Summer 2016, but the game will get its first major branded update next month. Dubbed Go Beyond, the massive update will be rolled out over the week of November 30, and it introduces some significant changes to the mobile game, including the first Gen 6 Pokemon, a higher level cap, seasons, and much more.Kalos PokemonNiantic had previously teased that Kalos Pokemon were on the way to Pokemon Go, and th
  
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• Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Video Review

  18-11-2020 15:00
  
  Age of Calamity improves on the combat and structure of Hyrule Warriors, but saps much of the weight from Breath of the Wild's backstory as it fills in its gaps.
  
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• Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Review

  18-11-2020 15:00
  
  Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity occasionally lets you take control of a Divine Beast. It's a moment that should carry some weight for Zelda fans. The Beasts are colossal machines crucial to the events of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and while they're cumbersome to control, the levels in which you play as them effectively communicate their destructive power. If you've played Breath of the Wild, these moments take on a portentous air; the power fantasy of using lasers, bursts of light
  
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• American Horror Story: Roanoke Episode 7 & 8 Breakdown

  18-11-2020 15:00
  
  The Return to Roanoke reality TV show doesn't go quite as planned as nearly everyone is killed during the blood moon! Greg and Ryan break down Episodes 7 & 8 of AHS Roanoke.
  
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• Xbox Series X/S Has Impressive Early Start in UK

  18-11-2020 14:47
  
  Early Xbox launch numbers have been released for the UK via a VGC report, and it appears the console is performing slightly ahead of what the Xbox One managed back in 2013. This makes it the largest Xbox launch ever for the region. It was also the biggest Xbox launch of all time, with a global release instead of a region-stagged launch like Microsoft has done in the past. The difference between the two generations isn't enormous, with the Xbox Series X and Series S managing to sell 155,000 units
  
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• Sony Has Rebranded Several Subway Stations For The PS5 UK launch

  18-11-2020 14:42
  
  This week will see a new wave of PlayStation 5 consoles launch across the world, in regions such as the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and South Africa. One of those territories where the PS5 will soon be making its way into the hands of consumers is the United Kingdom, and Sony is kicking off a marketing campaign that has taken over the Oxford Circus Tube Station in London.For the next 48 hours, the station will be decked out in PlayStation imagery and shapes, changing the four entrances to the Lon
  
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• THQ Nordic's Parent Company Acquires 13 More Studios

  18-11-2020 14:02
  
  Embracer Group--a company that serves as the parent for THQ Nordic, Saber Interactive, and Deep Silver--has just acquired 13 different game studios, continuing its meteoric growth over the last few years.Announced during a quarterly report on November 18, Embracer Group has purchased the following studios:A Thinking Ape EntertainmentZen StudiosSnapshot GamesNimble Giant Entertainment34BigThingsMad Head GamesSandbox StrategiesPurple Lamp StudiosIUGO Mobile EntertainmentQuantic LabCoffee Stain Nor
  
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• Billionaire GameStop Investor Calls For Big Changes, Including More Store Closures

  18-11-2020 05:13
  
  One of retailer GameStop's biggest private investors has called on the company to make significant changes, and close stores, to help turn things around. The plan also includes a recommendation to scale down or close GameStop's businesses in Europe and Australia.Through his venture capital firm RC Ventures, Chewy Inc. co-founder Ryan Cohen holds a 9.8 percent stake in GameStop's shares, making him one of the biggest investors. Cohen said in a letter that his attempts to discuss changes with mana
  
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• PS5 Boss Refutes Report That It Considered More Expensive Games

  18-11-2020 04:34
  
  It was recently reported that Sony considered releasing some of its PlayStation 5 games for more than $70, but this is a bunch of baloney, according to PlayStation's top executive. Jim Ryan told The Telegraph, "I can say that that report that we were considering higher prices for first party games is categorically false."One of the marquee PS5 launch titles, the Demon's Souls remake, carries a price tag of $70 USD, which is $10 more than most current-generation games. Ryan defended the higher pr
  
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• Demon's Souls Devs Tease Hidden Door Secrets And Something Else In Cryptic Tweet

  18-11-2020 02:25
  
  Demon's Souls on PS5 is a remake, but one new element that has been added has got a lot of people talking. The game now has a mysterious door that no one can figure out how to open. Now, as players inch closer to discovering the door's secrets, Bluepoint Games has tweeted out a teaser--one that could have a cryptic second meaning.The tweet in question, embedded below, is a postcard from within the room with "Wish You Were Here" embossed on it. But what's really got people talking is the text alo
  
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• Ori And The Will Of The Wisps Xbox Series X Review

  18-11-2020 02:11
  
  Eight months after its initial release, Ori and the Will of the Wisps received some impressive technical upgrades on the Xbox Series X and Series S. The optimized version of the game hits an ultra-smooth 60-120 frames per second on both next-gen consoles at varying resolutions. It's a huge comeback for a game that was initially subject to wonky technical issues. In the next generation, Ori sheds its graphical hangups and becomes more impressive for it.Both consoles have frame rate-prioritizing "
  
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• Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer Has An Incredibly Overpowered Starter Weapon

  18-11-2020 01:37
  
  Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War released recently, and right now one weapon is absolutely dominating the online multiplayer. As PC Gamer reports, players have been complaining about the absolute domination of the MP5--a starter gun that far outpowers many of the later unlockable weapons.The MP5, which has an incredible fire-rate with high damage and great range with little recoil, has become the favorite weapon of many players, and many are calling for a nerf.According to professional player 10
  
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• Assassin's Creed Valhalla Twitch Prime Freebies Include A Pigeon Skin For Your Raven

  18-11-2020 01:29
  
  Subscribers to Amazon Prime can get some extra goodies for Assassin's Creed Valhalla, including a skin for your raven that turns the bird into a pigeon.The Carolingian Dynasty Gear Pack includes a gear set, a mount, a shield, a weapon, and naval pro and skin sets. It also includes the aforementioned pigeon skin.To unlock the content, you need to link your Ubisoft Connect and Amazon Prime accounts. Once you've done that, the gear will show up once you reach England in the game and create your own
  
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• Minecraft Dungeons: The Crossplay Update Is Live Now

  18-11-2020 01:03
  
  Minecraft Dungeons has now received its free crossplay update, and players across all systems can team up. No matter if you have Minecraft Dungeons on PC and Xbox One through Xbox Game Pass, or you've bought it on those systems or PS4/Switch, you can now team up with anyone else who has the game.The development team has announced on the Minecraft website that the update is live now, and that cloud saves are also "coming soon". This means that you'll soon be able to pick up your progress from any
  
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• Justice League's Cinematographer Offers Up Behind-The-Scenes Shots On Instagram

  18-11-2020 00:58
  
  The Snyder Cut is no longer simply a fan campaign, but an inevitability. Set to come out in 2021, the 2017 theatrical film has transformed into a 4-part miniseries that will air stream on HBO Max. As director Zack Snyder hypes the film, other members of the cast and crew are helping him get the word out. Hot on the heels of Snyder's new trailer, we have some behind-the-scenes stills courtesy Justice League cinematographer Fabian Wagner's Instagram.The first shot features Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman
  
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• Immortals: Fenyx Rising Has 3 DLC Expansions And Free Post-Launch Content Coming

  18-11-2020 00:33
  
  Immortals: Fenyx Rising, Ubisoft's upcoming foray into the Greek mythological world of (to use the game's original name) gods and monsters, will receive post-launch content drops and DLC. The game's $40 season pass will consist of three DLC drops, each of which will introduce new areas to play through.The first DLC, A New God, has you playing as Fenyx again after the end of the campaign. It takes place in Olympus Palace, and sees Fenyx taking on the Trials of the Olympians under the eyes of the
  
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• The Pro Bowl Will Be Held Virtually Through Madden 21 This Year Due To COVID

  18-11-2020 00:26
  
  Due to COVID-19, the NFL canceled the upcoming Pro Bowl scheduled for January 2021. The event will go forward in a new fashion, however, as EA and the NFL have announced that the 2021 Pro Bowl will take place virtually through Madden NFL 21.The event will consist of a week's worth of matchups with celebrities, former and current NFL players, and streamers who will play Madden NFL 21 with the Pro Bowl rosters. People can watch these matchups "across a variety of platforms," EA said.Madden NFL 21
  
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• Best Black Friday 2020 TV Deals At Walmart, Best Buy, And More

  18-11-2020 00:25
  
  Vizio 70" 4K TV V705x-H1 $478 (was $650) | starts Nov. 25 at 7 PM ET See at WalmartSony 65" X900H 4K TV $1,000 (was $1,400) | starts Nov. 22 See at Best BuySamsung 55" Q80T 4K TV $1,050 (was $1,300) | live now See at Best BuyLG 75" UN6970 Series 4K TV $650 (was $850) | starts Nov. 22 See at Best BuySamsung 50" Q60T 4K TV $498 (was $650) | live now See at Best BuyThere are so many great deals on video games and movies during Black Friday 2020, but to get the most out of that media, you'll want a
  
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