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The Suicide Squad Gets Teaser Featuring New Footage

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 09:45 AM PDT

A new TV spot for The Suicide Squad has been released. This latest promo includes some footage not featured in the full trailer for the upcoming DC movie.

The teaser is short but there are a few new things to look out for. The main one--as pointed out by director James Gunn in a tweet--is that we see the Thinker speak. Played by Peter Capaldi, he tells Rick Flag (Joel Kinnaman), "that's suicide." Elsewhere, there's new footage of Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) running across a building as it collapses, Peacemaker (John Cena) stating, "there's nothing like a bloodbath to start the day," and Savant (Michael Rooker) letting out a really big scream. Check it out below:

The Suicide Squad also stars Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Idris Elba as Bloodsport, David Dastmalchian as Polka-Dot Man, Sylvester Stallone as King Shark, Alice Braga as Sol Soria, and Pete Davidson as Blackguard.

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SpongeBob SquarePants "Mid-Life Crustacean" Episode Removed From Paramount+

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 09:37 AM PDT

The SpongeBob SquarePants episode "Mid-Life Crustacean" has been taken "out of rotation" by Nickelodeon, and is currently unavailable on Amazon Prime or the recently launched Paramount+, according to IGN. A representative from Nickelodeon told IGN that the episode, which features Mr. Krabs enduring a mid-life crisis and going on a "panty raid," that the episode has actually already been out of broadcast circulation for a few years.

"'Mid-Life Crustacean' has been out of rotation since 2018, following a standards review in which we determined some story elements were not kid-appropriate," an unnamed representative said, only adding there was "no comment" on whether Nickelodeon may consider employing a content warning and reinstating the episode. Slate had contacted representatives from Paramount+, but did not receive a response by publication time.

This episode being pulled is part of a larger, ongoing trend where shows routinely re-assess their content. Last year, Adult Swim opted to quietly retire several episodes from several series when bringing its content to HBO Max. When episodes of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, The Boondocks, and The Shivering Truth were noticeably absent from the service, a representative said these episodes were "permanently retired due to cultural insensitivities" and "When Adult Swim transitions to a new platform, we determine what episodes are selected through creative and cultural filters and our standards and practices policies. Oftentimes these decisions are made in collaboration with the show's creators."

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Today's Best Deals: Switch MicroSD Card For $40, Monster Hunter Rise For $50, And More

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 09:14 AM PDT

Another week is here, which means a fresh batch of deals has gone live at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, and we're here to spotlight some of the best ones. First off, those wanting to upgrade the storage on their Nintendo Switch shouldn't miss Amazon's current Deal of the Day, which slashes the prices on microSD cards. You can snag a SanDisk 400GB microSD card for $39 today. Speaking of Nintendo Switch, if you're looking for new games to play, Monster Hunter Rise is down to $50 at Walmart just days after release, and Bravely Default II has also gotten its first post-launch discount, selling for $50 at Best Buy (with a free coaster and placement set thrown in as well). And don't forget to snag Super Mario 3D All-Stars--physical copies of that game are about to become scarce. For more of today's best gaming, tech, and entertainment deals, keep scrolling. We'll be back throughout the week to add more great deals as we spot them.

Today only: Amazon sale on microSD cards and more

If you need to pick up a microSD card to expand your Nintendo Switch's storage space or a flash drive for taking files on the go, Amazon's current deal of the day is worth checking out. The sale has nice deals on memory storage devices from SanDisk, Samsung, PNY, Corsair, and other brands. Notably, you can snag a SanDisk 400GB microSD card for $39.

Monster Hunter Rise

$49.94 (was $60)

Released late last week, Monster Hunter Rise is already available for $10 off at Walmart, which has the Switch game down to $49.94 with free delivery by this Friday. We've seen this deal go in and out at Walmart over the past couple of days, so there's a possibility it could end any time. Rise is the latest entry in Capcom's mega-popular action-RPG series and retains much of the same gameplay conventions of previous games while adding new traversal options and a new animal companion, the Palamute.

Watch Dogs Legion

$20 (was $60)

Watch Dogs Legion deals aren't uncommon these days, but it's always notable to find a steep discount on the next-gen version of a game. Right now, you can snag the PS5 physical version of Watch Dogs Legion for 20 bucks at Amazon (the PS4 and Xbox One versions, which come with free next-gen upgrades, are discounted as well). In Legion, you team up with a group of hackers in post-Brexit London and can recruit any NPC to your team, each of whom brings a unique personality, backstory, and skills.

Bravely Default II

$50 (was $60)

Though only a $10 discount, this deal on Bravely Default II is the first one we've seen since the game's launch. Both Amazon and Best Buy are offering the discount, though if you order at Best Buy, you'll get a free coaster and placemat set with your order (applied automatically at checkout). The game also comes with free shipping and one-day delivery is available, depending on when you order and your location. Released on Nintendo Switch just last month, the JRPG is the third game in the Bravely series and follows four main characters in a new world known as Excillant.

Super Mario 3D All-Stars

$49.94 (was $60)

Time is running out to buy Super Mario 3D All-Stars, which bundles three classic 3D Mario games for Switch. Physical and digital editions are only available to buy through March 31 (that's this Wednesday), and right now, you can snag it on sale for $10 off at Walmart.

Donnie Darko 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition

$33 (was $60) | releases April 27

Releasing April 27, this new limited edition of 2001 sci-fi psychological thriller Donnie Darko marks the first 4K Ultra HD release of the film in North America. Though preorders have been available for $60 at Amazon, the box set is nearly 50% off right now, just one month before its release. The Donnie Darko limited edition includes 4K UHD Blu-ray presentations of both the theatrical and director's cut in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), a 100-page hardcover book that includes an in-depth interview with director Richard Kelly and other writing, a double-sided fold-out poster, six collector's postcards, and more. Of course, you'll also get a bunch of special features that come with both the theatrical and director's cuts of the film.

GameStop Spring Sale

Live now through Saturday

GameStop has kicked off another big sale that runs all week long: The Spring Sale has deals on new and preowned games, accessories, and collectibles. It's not a fantastic sale by any means, but there are a few good deals worth taking advantage of, such as Little Nightmares II for $20, Persona 5 Royal for $30, and Yakuza: Like a Dragon for $40. Picking up new games such as these also gets you up to 50% off a preowned title. You can check out more of our picks for the best GameStop Spring Sale deals or just browse the full sale before it ends this Saturday.

The Lord of the Rings Illustrated Edition

$45 (was $75) | releases October 19

Yet another edition of The Lord of the Rings is releasing this fall, and it's a particularly exciting one, bundling the trilogy with "paintings, drawings, and other illustrations" by J.R.R. Tolkien. The Lord of the Rings Illustrated Edition marks the first time fans are seeing Tolkien's artwork (outside of a museum) since the iconic trilogy was first published. Releasing October 19, there's an awesome discount on the Illustrated Edition at Amazon, which has dropped the price from $75 to $45. You'll also get Amazon's preorder price guarantee, so if the price drops even further between now and October, you'll be charged only the lowest price.

Sony Play at Home free games

From now until April 22

As part of its Play at Home 2021 initiative, Sony has made nine PS4 and PSVR games free to claim on PS4 and PS5 until April 22. Check out the games you can download and start playing for free right now:

  • Abzu
  • Enter the Gungeon
  • Rez Infinite
  • Subnautica
  • The Witness
  • Astro Bot Rescue Mission (PSVR)
  • Moss (PSVR)
  • Thumper (PSVR)
  • Paper Beast (PSVR)

You can claim all nine games on the PlayStation Store below.

Epic Games Spring Sale

From now until April 8

Epic Games has kicked off this year's spring sale, discounting a huge number of PC games, including Hitman 3, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and more. We've collected some of the best deals below, but check out the full sale on the Epic Games Store for all of the available discounts.

Humankind Digital Deluxe Edition (Steam key)

$40 (was $60) with code GAMESPOT33

Our latest exclusive deal with PC game store Fanatical drops the price on Humankind: Digital Deluxe Edition to just $40 when you use promo code GAMESPOT33 at checkout. If you're planning to play the upcoming historical 4X strategy game (which releases August 17) on Steam, this is a deal worth taking advantage of, as Steam is selling the game for $10 more, and you'll still get a Steam key with your purchase (along with a handful of preorder bonus items). This deal is only available until April 1.

Some Guy Made A Suez Canal Game, And It's Just As Futile As The Real Thing

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 09:09 AM PDT

The Suez Canal was blocked for nearly a week by the freight liner Ever Given, and we finally have a game to commemorate the memetic event. Designer Eric Wilder released the short-form game Suez Canal Bulldozer onto itch.io recently, and it puts you behind the wheel of a lone bulldozer as you try to unwedge the 1,300-foot boat in order to save global commerce.

Sadly, just like in real life, you are unable to save the day here. No matter what you do, a message pops up that says, "It's super stuck." The game's aesthetics and sound are purposefully similar to the early Pokemon games like Red and Blue. Wilder told Kotaku that the omnipresent memes about the global event inspired him to put the game together. Said memes compare the struggles of living in our current pandemic conditions with the ineffective solutions that we try to use to solve these problems. "I just thought the futility of the meme was hilarious," Wilder said. "Had to spin that into a game."

The mammoth Ever Given was finally unwedged from the muck on Monday, capping off a whirlwind week for boat and meme enthusiasts. Wilder's game isn't the only digital representation of the stuck boat--a recent Microsoft Flight Simulator mod added it to the landscape. Jokes aside, the global impact of the blocked canal was quite significant. CNBC suggested that the blockage was costing billions of dollars per day, and exacerbating existing shortages that have affected consumer goods like cars, phones, and that PS5 you still can't find. The crisis might be over, but at least we'll still have our meme-ories.

Fortnite's Dinosaur Eggs Seem Ready To Hatch

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 09:07 AM PDT

Fortnite Season 6 has already introduced various wildlife to the island, such as frogs, chickens, boar, and wolves. Now it looks like the next species is nearly ready to make its debut. Yes, dinosaurs seem primed to come to Fortnite, possibly as early as this week.

Since Fortnite Season 6 debuted in mid-March, players have noticed large blue-spotted eggs around the map. Consistently over the past two weeks since the update, the eggs seemed to be slowly hatching, and with an update just around the corner, it seems these eggs are ready to burst.

The introduction of raptors has been Epic's worst-kept secret with the Primal season, as dataminers almost immediately located files related to the dinosaurs being present on the island sometime this season. In fact, these eggs have never officially been declared "dinosaur" eggs, but it's a foregone conclusion that it's precisely those raptors that will soon sprout from the not-so-mysterious eggs.

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Free Pokemon Sword And Shield Item Bundle Available For A Limited Time

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 09:05 AM PDT

The Pokemon Company is distributing more free items for Pokemon Sword and Shield. Until April 3, players can claim a free item bundle containing 12 Exp. Candy XL and 12 Big Nuggets. The former can be fed to Pokemon to quickly level them up, while the latter can be sold at shops for a lot of money.

The free bundle is being distributed via Mystery Gift. To claim it, open the menu screen after firing up your game and follow these steps:

  • Select Mystery Gift
  • Select Get with Code/Password
  • Follow the prompts to connect online
  • Input the code ADVENTUREB9F

In other news, The Pokemon Company recently held a spring-themed Max Raid event in Sword and Shield. That has now ended, and March's regular Max Raid event has resumed until the end of the month. As part of that, certain Fairy- and Flying-type Pokemon are appearing more frequently in Max Raids, including Gigantamax Hatterene and Corviknight.

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Lord Of The Rings Book Publisher Sold To News Corp For $349 Million

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 08:58 AM PDT

News Corp. has acquired Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co.'s consumer division, which publishes The Lord of the Rings and other major franchises from prominent authors, in a deal worth $349 million.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co. will join News Corp's existing book-publisher, HarperCollins. With the buyout, News Corp. is taking hold of noteworthy novels from not only J.R.R. Tolkien but also George Orwell, Virginia Woolf, and Philip Roth.

This deal will help Houghton pay down its debts and accelerate its push toward becoming more of a digital-first company, according to The Wall Street Journal, which is also owned by News Corp.

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Samsung's Latest 980 Pro SSDs Are Heavily Discounted Right Now

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 08:57 AM PDT

It might be challenging to buy a graphics card for its advertised price right now, but if you're looking for a way to equip your PC with one of the best SSDs on the market then Amazon has a special for you.

The Samsung 980 Pro Gen 4 NVMe SSD is the company's fastest consumer M.2 drive yet, packing in read speeds of up to 7,000 MB/s and write speeds of up to 5,000 MB/s. This is achieved with a new Elpsis controller and TLC NAND flash, giving you good endurance and enough capacity to make this your main game storage drive.

Samsung 980 Pro SSD

Up to 21% off

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Marvel's MODOK Show Adds Jon Hamm, Whoopi Goldberg, Bill Hader, And Nathan Fillion

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 08:40 AM PDT

The guest stars for the upcoming Marvel show MODOK have been revealed. Jon Hamm, Whoopi Goldberg, Bill Hader, and Nathan Fillion will appear on the stop-motion animated comedy series.

The stars were revealed during a virtual panel at WonderCon this weekend, hosted by the show's writers and showrunners, Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum. Hamm is set to play Iron Man, which was announced when Hamm himself called in to ask who was playing the character. "Does he know it's him?" Oswalt responded jokingly. "He recorded it!"

As for the other MODOK guests stars, Hader will play two roles--The Leader and Angar the Screamer--while Goldberg will voice the villainous Poundcakes and Fillion plays Wonder Man.

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Lord Of The Rings Illustrated Edition Is Already 40% Off At Amazon

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 08:35 AM PDT

Just days after it was announced, the new illustrated edition of The Lord of the Rings featuring drawings by none other than J.R.R. Tolkien himself is now on sale.

The book doesn't release until October 19, but you can lock in a preorder now for 40% off, bringing it down to $45. The MSRP for the package is normally $75. People who already preordered the book through Amazon will see the lower price reflected on their account. Not only that, but you're guaranteed to get the cheapest pre-release price if it falls further.

The Lord of the Rings Illustrated Edition

$45 (Normally $75) | releases October 19

The Lord of the Rings Illustrated Edition is published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books & Media. Previously released editions of The Hobbit contained Tolkien's own drawings, but this is the first time that the Lord of the Rings books will contain his illustrations.

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Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver Removed From Steam, Modder Says License Issues To Blame

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 08:25 AM PDT

Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver was temporarily scrubbed from Steam a few days ago, raising eyebrows across the Web. Some hopeful fans speculated on social media that the cult classic was removed from the store as part of a lead-up to a remake or remaster announcement. However, several threads in the game's Steam forum by a notable fan developer suggest that Soul Reaver was removed from sale due to license issues with the legacy Bink video format, as well as other issues with running the game on modern operating systems.

As of this writing, the game's store page has a notice that reads: "Square Enix has temporarily removed this title from sale to work on some important updates. Please check back soon!" According to Legacy of Kain fan developer "wrace," the author of a popular fan-patch that fixes several critical issues with the Soul Reaver PC port, a team at online storefront GOG are currently working to release a version of the game that will include lower-quality versions of the game's cutscenes. This is apparently because the existing Steam version uses the proprietary Bink video format without a license. It will also supposedly include a wrapper to improve Windows 10 support.

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After Huge Success With Mark Wahlberg's Spenser Confidential, Director Peter Berg Signs Netflix Deal

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 08:16 AM PDT

Director Peter Berg has signed a deal with Netflix for new live-action movies and TV shows. This is a "first-look" deal, which means Netflix gets first right of refusal for new projects.

As part of the deal, Berg will direct and produce these new projects, whatever they turn out to be, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

It's no surprise that Netflix made a deal with Berg, as his Netflix movie Spenser Confidential starring Mark Wahlberg was among the most successful original movies for Netflix in history, with 85 million views over its first four weeks, according to Netflix's accounting. Berg's production company Film 44 is included with the new Netflix deal.

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Japanese Magazine Famitsu Editor Arrested For Alleged Fraud

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 08:05 AM PDT

An editor at Japan's biggest video game publication, Famitsu, has been arrested for alleged fraud. Eiichi Sato is accused of collecting freelance fees for articles written under a false name.

Kotaku reports that Sato's work for Famitsu included editing freelance articles. But he also allegedly filed three articles that he wrote himself between March and June of 2020, and subsequently collected the freelance fees for them. He's said to have purchased a bank ATM card from a man he met online in order to collect the fees, resulting in extra payments of approximately 400,000 yen ($3,650).

Sato has reportedly confessed to the charges, saying he was driven by concern about money. "I didn't have any savings," he said, "and I was worried about the future."

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Evil Genius 2: World Domination Review

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 08:00 AM PDT

Building a criminal empire isn't all fun and games, you know. In Evil Genius 2, the sequel/reboot of the 2004 cult classic strategy game, running a casino and super-secret volcano lair with a doomsday device takes vision… and the ability to manage an army of minions. It's a management sim that requires careful planning and timing; you need to build a base that runs like a well-oiled machine that can mint the resources you'll need to conquer the globe. To succeed where every Bond villain has failed, the base needs to double as a labyrinth of wild traps like shark pits and laser walls that can keep nosy secret agents from bringing too much heat down on you. Though aspects of the game can feel like they're at cross-purposes from time to time, Evil Genius 2's goofy, lighthearted vision perfectly captures a cartoony retro spy vibe that lets you revel in pretending you're the ultimate evil boss.

Taking advantage of nearly 20 years of technological advances since the original, Evil Genius 2 makes good on the promise of making a Bond Villain simulator. The art, music, and style channel the cartoon camp of '60s and '70s spy movies and TV. In cutscenes, the Genius banters with rival villains and super spies or berates his minions, who maintain a sheepish, aww-shucks attitude. All of this paints the Genius' rise to power as a fun, free-wheeling romp. The swanky lounge soundtrack, punctuated by dramatic musical cues likewise feels like it's pulled out of the early-era Bond that permeates every pore of the game.

The '60s and '70s spy-movie vibe permeates every aspect of Evil Genius 2 to great effect.
The '60s and '70s spy-movie vibe permeates every aspect of Evil Genius 2 to great effect.

You can feel it most acutely in the characters. Though you are the mastermind, there are actually many Evil Geniuses. At the start of the game you can choose one of four to be your avatar. From the gold-obsessed Maximilian to the metal-armed Russian General Red Ivan, the geniuses all have the larger-than-life international crime syndicate boss look and feel. You can also recruit "henchmen," unique lieutenants with similar powers and Bond villain personas. Lastly, each region of the world has a singular Super Agent who can disrupt your base pretty handily and deliver some of that crucial hero-villain banter.

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It Takes Two Has A Great "F**k The Oscars" Easter Egg

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 07:50 AM PDT

Game developer and filmmaker Josef Fares is known for being outspoken, and now one of his most memorable outbursts has been immortalized in his latest game, It Takes Two. It has been discovered that Fares' memorable "f**k the Oscars" comment from The Game Awards back in 2017 is featured in the game as an Easter egg.

Games media veteran Geoff Keighley, the host of The Game Awards and the person standing next to Fares as he said the line during the show, shared a clip of the Easter egg on Twitter. It simply plays what sounds like the direct audio from Fares' speech at The Game Awards, which is pretty great. Have a listen for yourself:

Fares replied to Keighley to say he's surprised that people found the Easter egg so quickly.

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