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• Borderlands 3 Director's Cut Update Goes Live Today, Patch Notes Released

  08-04-2021 17:16 via gamespot.com
  
  A major update for Borderlands 3 and its Director's Cut add-on goes live today at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET, and it introduces many new changes to the game. The main pieces of new content to the Director's Cut include the new raid boss Hemovorous and a series of murder mysteries investigated by Ava.In addition to these fresh adventures, Director's Cut owners can now take advantage of a new progression system known as Vault Cards. Vault Cards allow players to unlock themed cosmetics and scaled gear base
  
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• Alfred Molina Talks Returning To Doc Ock For Spider-Man: No Way Home

  17-04-2021 02:29 via gamespot.com
  
  Rumors have been swirling for months that Alfred Molina would reprise his role as Doctor Octopus for Spider-Man: No Way Home, and treated as all but confirmed. Now, though, we have word straight from Doc Ock himself thanks to a new interview with Variety about his role in the recent thriller Promising Young Woman."When we were shooting [Spider-Man: No Way Home], we were all under orders not to talk about it, because it was supposed to be some great big secret," Molina told Variety. "But, you kno
  
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• Assassin's Creed Should Go Smaller With Its Setting, Not Bigger

  17-04-2021 01:15 via gamespot.com
  
  Since the start, each mainline Assassin's Creed game has typically grown in size and superseded that of the previous title, with the three games in the prequel trilogy--Origins, Odyssey, and Valhalla--dwarfing all the others (with the exception of Black Flag, which continues to have one of the largest maps in the franchise to date). And though I've enjoyed my long journeys across the deserts of Ptolemaic Egypt, war-torn island communities of ancient Greece, and fields of Anglo-Saxon England, I t
  
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• F9: The Next Fast And Furious Film Will Premiere First Overseas

  17-04-2021 01:13 via gamespot.com
  
  Movies are coming back. Nature is healing. Distributors are still looking at their films on a case-by-case basis, and that means each movie has a separate distribution plan. Similarly, Universal is staggering the worldwide release of the upcoming F9: The Fast Saga, Deadline reports.According to the report, Fast & Furious 9 will release in China on May 21, five weeks before its North American release date of June 25. South Korea will apparently be able to see the film even earlier, on May 19.
  
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• Black Panther 2 Will Film In Georgia Despite Voting Law Outcry

  17-04-2021 00:25 via gamespot.com
  
  If you watch any amount of television and film, you've seen the "Made in Georgia" emblem in the credits to something. Following the passing of a restrictive voting law, though, there's been some question about whether various productions will pull out of the state and find a new place to film. Marvel Studios' Black Panther 2 will stay in Georgia, though, director Ryan Coogler said in a new op-ed published in Shadow and Act."When I was informed of the passage of SB202 in the state, and its ramifi
  
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• Destiny 2 Trials Of Osiris Map And Rewards This Week (April 16-20)

  17-04-2021 00:03 via gamespot.com
  
  If you missed your earlier chances at the PvP favorite hand cannon Igneous Hammer in Destiny 2, good news--it's back in this weekend's Trials of Osiris. You'll absolutely want to play some this weekend to earn one (or several), along with the other new Trials gear this season. Here's the map you're facing this week and a full rundown of the rewards you can earn.As always, this weekend's Trials event continues to the Tuesday weekly reset, so you've got until April 20 to earn rewards and spend tok
  
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• Falcon And The Winter Soldier Episode 5 Recap: What We Learned From "Truth" And What's Coming Next

  16-04-2021 23:47 via gamespot.com
  
  We've reached the penultimate episode of Falcon and The Winter Soldier, which means the series finale is just one week away. Still, despite the clock rapidly ticking down, we've got plenty of mysteries and unanswered questions left swirling around the show to dig into--so many, in fact, that there's a real chance we may not get resolutions for all of them in only one episode. But the potential for a second season or any number of spin-off shows or movie cameos for the cast remains on the table,
  
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• Not Every Sequel Needs A "Grand New Idea," And That Includes F-Zero

  16-04-2021 23:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Recently retired designer Takaya Imamura had a hand in many of Nintendo's most beloved games and franchises during his 30-plus year career at the company, including the now-dormant sci-fi racing series F-Zero. It's been more than 16 years since the last F-Zero game--2004's F-Zero Climax--released on the Game Boy Advance, with little indication that Nintendo has any interest in dusting the series off. And if Imamura's recent comments are anything to go by, the company seems to have a disappointin
  
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• 9 Things We Learned At Universal Studios Hollywood's Reopening

  16-04-2021 22:49 via gamespot.com
  
  After being closed for over a year, California's Universal Studios Hollywood has reopened and while some things remain the same, there are also a number of differences. From new safety protocols to additions to the park, there's plenty to talk about when plotting a visit. What's more, with Disneyland's grand reopening coming on April 30, Universal should be a pretty good indicator of what to expect should you be planning to visit there.To see for ourselves what the new Universal Studios is like,
  
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• Fortnite Crew Subscribers Can Get 3 Months Of Spotify Premium For Free Soon

  16-04-2021 22:34 via gamespot.com
  
  Fortnite Crew subscribers can now get three months of Spotify Premium for free. Any Fortnite Crew subscriptions made between March 22 and June 30 can qualify you for a redeemable code.Players can start redeeming their codes starting on April 22 at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET. All codes expire on August 1. The offer can only activate on accounts that have never purchased Premium.The Spotify Premium deal is only available in select countries, including the United States and UK.Continue Reading at GameSpot
  
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• Opinion: Falcon And The Winter Soldier Has A Villain Problem

  16-04-2021 22:27 via gamespot.com
  
  Throughout WandaVision's early episodes, viewers complained that the show needed a villain. The next MCU show, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, has the opposite problem: The show has two villains, but neither really works. Karli Morgenthau and John Walker each fit the definition of an antagonist for Sam and Bucky, but neither is a good villain--albeit for very different reasons.Let's talk about John Walker first. The new Captain America, borrowing from the stories of "US Agent" in the comics,
  
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• Another Excuse To Talk About Resident Evil Village's Lady Dimitrescu

  16-04-2021 22:16 via gamespot.com
  
  It's been love at first sight with Lady Dimitrescu, however, looks can surely be deceiving. And while we’re all a little busy fetishizing the tall vampire lady, what do we actually know about her?
  
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• LCD vs. LED Monitors For Gaming: Differences And Technology Explained

  16-04-2021 22:13 via gamespot.com
  
  From panel technology to refresh rates, there are a lot of things to consider when looking for a new gaming monitor. To aid you on your journey for the perfect setup, we're breaking down two of the most common display technology terms: LED and LCD. Here's what you need to know about LED and LCD screens, what the terms stand for, and how they factor into modern gaming monitors.What is LCD and how does it work?LCD stands for liquid-crystal display, which refers to how the monitor works. Behind the
  
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• Brie Larson Shows Tessa Thompson How To Play Fortnite

  16-04-2021 21:12 via gamespot.com
  
  In a YouTube video sponsored by Epic, Brie Larson (Captain Marvel) shows Tessa Thompson (Valkyrie) how to play Fortnite. The 10-minute video follows Larson demonstrating how to pick up weapons, tame a wolf, and eventually, achieve a Victory Royale.Larson says that she's clocked in a lot of hours in the game, mentioning that, "I stopped checking how many hours I've played. But a couple months into the pandemic, I was at about 300 hours." (She does indeed own Fortnite's Captain Marvel skin.)Thomps
  
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• Cinderella's Evil Stepsisters Movie In The Works From Bridesmaids Duo Kristen Wiig & Annie Mumolo

  16-04-2021 21:03 via gamespot.com
  
  On the heels of the recently released Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, writer-actor team Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo are currently writing an untitled, live-action musical comedy about Cinderella's evil stepsisters. News of the project and the pair's involvement was first reported by Deadline, who is also indicating that due to the movie's early stage, it's not yet known whether Wiig and Mumolo will also be starring in the film.Together, Wiig and Mumolo made a huge impact in writing the 2011
  
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• How To Watch Overwatch League Week 1: Start Times, Platform, And More

  16-04-2021 20:35 via gamespot.com
  
  The Overwatch League kicks off its 2021 season today, April 16, and you can watch the entirety of the action right from your living room. A whole bunch of teams are competing in successive matches, and the official website makes it easy for you to keep track of your favorites and stay up to date on their matches.Here's how to watch The Overwatch League's 2021 season.Overwatch League Start Time And ScheduleThe Overwatch League kicks off on April 16 at noon PT / 3 PM ET with a match between the Ho
  
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• Pat McAfee Joins WWE Smackdown Live Announce Team

  16-04-2021 20:29 via gamespot.com
  
  Friday morning, WWE announced that Pat McAfee will debut as the new commentator on Smackdown, joining Michael Cole at ringside. This comes after Corey Graves moved to Raw, to join Byron Saxton and new commentator, MLB and NHL announcing veteran Adnan Virk, on that show's new announce team. Previously, ring veteran Samoa Joe was a member of the Raw commentary team but was recently released, along with other WWE superstars. Tom Phillips will head to being the backstage voice of 205 Live as well as
  
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• Oculus Quest Adds Subscription Options For Fitness, Meditation, And Music Apps

  16-04-2021 20:29 via gamespot.com
  
  Oculus Quest is getting subscription options in several of its popular apps, giving active users more content across fitness, workplace, music, and meditation programs. The system is not one-size-fits-all, offering additional content in certain apps while being required to use others. However, anything you already purchased from an existing app will still be available, no matter what."With app subscriptions, some of your favorite developers will be able to seamlessly deliver new, exciting conten
  
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• Apple TV+'s Mythic Quest Returns In Special Episode Featuring Anthony Hopkins

  16-04-2021 20:25 via gamespot.com
  
  After a sweet and somber season one finale, Apple TV+'s Mythic Quest is back with a special episode featuring Anthony Hopkins and an unusual-looking team building exercise. The episode, titled "Everlight," comes three weeks ahead of the show's season two premiere on Monday 7, and wraps up the current quarantine arc established in the season one special. According to executive producer Rob McElhenney, "Everlight" seeks to address "the practical and emotional difficulties of returning to normalcy.
  
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• Amazon's Lord Of The Rings Season 1 Will Cost $465 Million To Make - Report

  16-04-2021 19:44 via gamespot.com
  
  The first season of Amazon's highly anticipated Lord of the Rings show will cost around $465 million to produce. The news comes via The Hollywood Reporter, which states it has confirmed the incredible cost of Season 1.The series is currently shooting in New Zealand. The cost of the season was initially revealed by Stuart Nash, the country's Minister for Economic Development and Tourism, who said that "Amazon is going to spend about $650 million in Season 1 alone," referring to the cost in New Ze
  
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• You've Likely Been Pronouncing Resident Evil Village's Lady Dimitrescu Name Incorrectly

  16-04-2021 19:34 via gamespot.com
  
  Resident Evil Village is difficult to separate from its main antagonist, Lady Dimitrescu. The villain has been one of the biggest talking points of the sequel, but it turns out few of us might have been pronouncing her name correctly.That's at least according to Capcom, who advised Brittney Brombacher, the host of the latest Resident Evil Village Showcase, on the correct pronunciation. You can hear Brombacher pronounce the name in the video below, which she explains was the take that Capcom ulti
  
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• Best 240Hz Gaming Monitor 2021: Displays For Competitive Gamers

  16-04-2021 19:31 via gamespot.com
  
  Best overall 240Hz monitor ViewSonic Elite XG270 See at Amazon Best 1080p 240Hz monitor LG 27GN750-B See at Amazon Best 1440p 240Hz monitor Alienware AW2721D See at Amazon Best budget 240Hz monitor Acer XF250Q See at Amazon Best 280Hz monitor Asus TUF VG279QM See at Amazon The higher the refresh rate on your monitor, the better when it comes to multiplayer games where every millisecond you have on your opponent makes a difference. 240Hz gaming monitors reigned supreme as the fastest displays on
  
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• Harry Potter, Peaky Blinders Actor Helen McCrory Dies At 52

  16-04-2021 19:27 via gamespot.com
  
  English actor Helen McCrory, perhaps best known for playing Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter franchise and Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders, has died of cancer at 52. The news was first shared by McCrory's husband, Billions actor Damian Lewis, who on Twitter said she died at home."I'm heartbroken to announce that after a heroic battle with cancer, the beautiful and mighty woman that is Helen McCrory has died peacefully at home, surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family," Lewis wrote. "
  
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• F1 2021 Is Going To Be Much More Expensive In Some Regions This Year

  16-04-2021 19:10 via gamespot.com
  
  Codemasters is once again at the helm of another Formula 1 game, with F1 2021 set to launch this July. But unlike its previous entries, it will be a lot more expensive in many regions.Games have generally stuck to the same price for a long time, with the now recognizable $60 price tag for most big, new releases. In other countries, especially those with more developing economies, publishers sometimes choose to value games differently--as a means to improve sales or combat piracy in regions where
  
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• Destiny 2: Where Is Xur This Week? Exotic Items / Location Guide (April 16-20)

  16-04-2021 19:04 via gamespot.com
  
  The Season of the Chosen is almost over in Destiny 2, but there's one last big activity before the game's next season kicks off: the Guardian Games. Prepare to stomp last year's winners, the Titans (or gear up for another thrashing if you are a Titan) with new Exotics from Xur this week. Here's where to find him and what he's offering.Head to the Tower, in the Hangar area, to find Xur this week. For his weapon, Xur is offering The Jade Rabbit. Hunters can pick up the Lucky Raspberry chest armor;
  
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• Castlevania Season 4 Release Date And Trailer Released, Will Be Final Season

  16-04-2021 18:46 via gamespot.com
  
  Netflix has revealed the release date of Castlevania Season 4, and confirmed this will be the final season. It hits the platform on May 13.A new trailer for Castlevania Season 4 has also been released. The promo doesn't contain any footage from the show, but instead shows a map of the various Eastern Europe locations the series has traveled to, accompanied by ominous voiceovers from a variety of the main characters including Trevor Belmont, Carmilla, and Alucard. Check it out below:This is where
  
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• Lego Super Mario Is Now Crying Out For His Brother Luigi

  16-04-2021 18:40 via gamespot.com
  
  If you ever thought that Mario's Lego incarnation looked a bit lonely without his brother Luigi by his side, then the feeling is mutual, as Nintendo's iconic plumber appears to be looking for his green sibling.As spotted by Eurogamer, Twitter user Jay Phoenix updated his Lego Super Mario toy and when he was switched back on, Mario immediately started calling out for Luigi. Here's the video, which isn't creepy at all:So, was fiddling about with LEGO Mario for the first time in ages cos of that ne
  
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• Nier Replicant Video Shows Off Substantial Combat Improvements

  16-04-2021 18:33 via gamespot.com
  
  Nier Replicant releases next week for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and Square Enix and Sony have released a new video to show off the game's upgraded combat and signature bosses.The video, which is from within the first few hours of Nier Replicant in case you're wary of spoilers, shows how the combat has evolved since the original version released in 2010. It's more fluid this time around, bringing it more in line with the combat from Nier: Automata. There's a countering system, too, letting you deliv
  
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• F-Zero Isn't Dead But Needs A "Grand Idea" To Return, Ex-Nintendo Designer Says

  16-04-2021 18:10 via gamespot.com
  
  A former Nintendo game designer doesn't believe the F-Zero franchise is dead. However, Nintendo's own design philosophies are likely behind why we haven't seen a new entry in the racing series in more than 16 years.Speaking to IGN, retired designer Takaya Imamura said that he doesn't believe F-Zero is dead at Nintendo, even with such an extended absence. However, he said that without a "grand idea," it's a difficult series to revive. The other games were fairly straightforward sci-fi racers, not
  
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• Game Of Thrones Prequel House Of The Dragon Adds Fabien Frankel To New Cast

  16-04-2021 17:17 via gamespot.com
  
  British actor Fabien Frankel (The Serpent, NYPD Blue) has joined the cast of House of the Dragon, the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel series, according to Deadline. Frankel will play Ser Criston Cole, a "common-born son of the steward to the Lord of Blackhaven… all he has to his name is his honor and his preternatural skill with a sword."Frankel is part of a cast that includes Doctor Who actor Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen, Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen, Olivia Cooke as Alic
  
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