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Guild Wars 2 Brings Back Fan-Favorite Twisted Marionette Boss Battle, Seven Years Later

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 08:57 AM PDT

The MMO Guild Wars 2 is bringing back one of the game's earliest and most beloved world bosses who hasn't been seen since 2014. The Twisted Marionette world boss from the game's Living World Season 1 is returning to the game after we last saw them all the way back in 2014.

The Twisted Marionette comes back to Guild Wars 2 after a seven-year break as part of the game's July 13 update. This update also adds the Legendary Armory, which is a new place where players can store their Legendary gear.

The Twisted Marionette battle won't be exactly as you may remember it from 2014. Developer ArenaNet says it has "some adjustments to bring it up to modern Guild Wars 2 design standards." Additionally, the encounter now rewards players with achievements.

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Loki Episode 5 Features A Blink And You'll Miss It Throg Cameo

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 08:50 AM PDT

While the Loki-filled Episode 5 of Loki focused a heck of a lot on the God of Mischief's variants, there was an appearance of Thor in the episode. No, it wasn't Chris Hemsworth wearing the costume, it was a frog.

Warning: Some real minor spoilers coming up for Episode 5 of Loki.

During the scene where the titular Loki was heading down to a secret bunker with Kid Loki, Old Loki, Boastful Loki, and Alligator Loki, there was a brief moment where we saw Mjolnir buried in the dirt. Right next to that was a creature in a glass jar hopping around trying to get it. However, it's in a glass jar, so there's no escape. That creature is none other than Frog Thor or Throg.

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Karen Gillan Doesn't Know If There Will Be Another Jumanji Movie

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 08:16 AM PDT

Sony Pictures successfully revived the Jumanji series for a new audience with Welcome to the Jungle in 2017 followed by The Next Level in 2019. Both were box office juggernauts, but we still haven't heard about another one. Actress Karen Gillan, who starred in the new Jumanji films, told Collider that no one has reached out to her about another entry, at least not yet.

"I actually don't know anything about the next one," she said. "Nobody has spoken to me, so I think--I don't know. I assume they'll make one and I don't know how they're gonna tackle that. But I hope they make another one because it's so much fun."

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle made $962 million worldwide in 2017, making it the fifth-biggest film of the year at the global box office, well ahead of Spider-Man: Homecoming, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Thor: Ragnarok, and Wonder Woman. The 2019 sequel, The Next Level, made $800 million globally, finishing the year as the 10th highest-grossing movie internationally.

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Fear Street Part 2: 1978 Gets New Clip Featuring Stranger Things Star Sadie Sink

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 08:14 AM PDT

A new clip from Fear Street Part 2: 1978 has been released. The second part of Netflix's teen horror trilogy hits the platform this Friday, July 9.

The clip starts with Ziggy, a teenager played by Stranger Things star Sadie Sink, running through the woods in the movie's summer camp setting. But she's captured by a gang of bullying kids who accuse her of being possessed by a witch and announce they are going to hang her from a tree. Nice! Check the trailer out below:

The cast of Fear Street Part 2: 1978 also includes Kiana Madeira (Trinkets), Olivia Scott Welch (Panic), and Ryan Simpkins (A Single Man). Check out the most recent trailer here. The first movie, Part 1: 1994 was released last week, and the final part, Part 3: 1666, arrives on July 16.

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Bloodroots, UFC 4, Farming Simulator 19 | Game Pass Show

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 08:12 AM PDT

Learn about what's new, what's leaving, and what you should be playing on Game Pass. This your Game Pass digest for July 7, 2021.

Kickstarter Promises Laptop-Like Xbox Series S Experience

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 08:04 AM PDT

The defining feature of the Xbox Series S could be even more pronounced if a current Kickstarter project can make good on its promise to provide gamers with a portable screen that fits onto the smaller console.

Having already secured its modest pledge goal of $9,739--Currently over $15,000 at the time of writing--the xScreen is described as an integrated folding screen for the Xbox Series S that can create a laptop-like gaming experience. If you feel like making an early pledge, you'll need to back the project with $195 for the early bird tier, as the xScreen will cost $250 when it hits the market next year. It's not clear what the pledges from this drive will be spent on, although the final total could be used to show retailers just how much interest there is in the community before the product arrives.

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Tetris 99 Crossover Event With Mario Golf: Super Rush Revealed

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 07:43 AM PDT

Nintendo has announced a new online event for Tetris 99 that is themed around the recently released Mario Golf: Super Rush. The Tetris 99 Grand Prix 22 challenges players to earn 100 event points to unlock new content based around Super Rush.

The new Maximus Cup runs midnight PT on July 9 through 11:59 PM PT on July 12, and during this time, you'll be challenged to finish high on the ladder to get the most event points. Once you reach 100 event points, you'll get new art, music, and Tetromino designs based on Super Rush. You can see some of the new content in the announcement trailer below.

If you're able to reach 100 points and unlock the Super Rush content, it's yours to keep in the game permanently; it's not tied to the duration of the event itself.

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AMC Releases Comic-Con Schedule, Includes The Walking Dead, Creepshow, And Doctor Who

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 07:24 AM PDT

AMC Networks has released its schedule for this year's Comic-Con@Home. The virtual event runs July 23 to July 25, and the AMC line-up includes panels focusing on The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, Doctor Who, and Shudder titles such as Creepshow and V/H/S/94.

There will be three Walking Dead panels, all moderated by Talking Dead host Chris Hardwick. The first will preview the Season 7 of the spin-off Fear the Walking Dead and will feature the show's cast members, producers, and the franchise's chief content officer Scott M. Gimple. The second panel will provide a first look at Season 2 of the second spin-off, The Walking Dead: World's Beyond, while third spotlights the 11th and final season of the main show, with showrunner Angela Kang and stars Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Lauren Cohan among the guests.

Fans of AMC's horror streaming service Shudder will have plenty to check out too. There's a preview of the upcoming movie V/H/S/94, the fourth part in the hit found footage series, plus a look at Season 3 of the popular anthology show Creepshow, with guests that include showrunner Greg Nicotero and actors Michael Rooker and James Remar. There's also a first look at Shudder's new anthology Horror Noire, in which the writers discuss their inspiration for the upcoming Black horror series, and preview of another anthology series, Slasher: Flesh and Blood.

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Destiny 2: The Witch Queen Showcase Coming August 24

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 07:21 AM PDT

Destiny 2's next big expansion won't be arriving until 2022, but it looks like developer Bungie will have something to show off next month. Teasing a very lethal truth, Bungie's tweet for the August 24 showcase is dressed up in the colors and vapors of its upcoming Witch Queen expansion:

As for what fans can expect at the event, it'll likely be a look at where Guardians will be headed to next, what threats will be waiting for them when they arrive in this new patrol zone, and other big changes to Destiny 2's sandbox.

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Nintendo Switch OLED Dock Can Be Purchased By Itself

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 07:01 AM PDT

The Nintendo Switch OLED model comes with a new dock that includes a built-in LAN port, and this new dock will be sold separately for anyone who wants it.

A spokesperson for Nintendo told Digital Trends that white and black versions of the dock will be sold through the Nintendo online store, but not at retail. The dock doesn't come with an HDMI cable or an AC adapter, and it will be delivered in no special packaging. Pricing for the standalone dock was not divulged, nor was a release date.

The regular Switch dock is available from the Nintendo store for $60.

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Red Dead Online: Blood Money Finally Brings Crimes To The Old West, Adds DLSS

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 06:58 AM PDT

Rockstar has outlined more details about its Red Dead Online: Blood Money update coming next week and debuted a slick new trailer showing the daring heist in action. The free update will drop on July 13, bringing new mission types, more cosmetic rewards, and a big update for GeForce RTX users, who will receive DLSS support for RDO and Red Dead Redemption 2.

According to the Rockstar blog, Blood Money revolves around the riches of Angelo Bronte. Bronte's lieutenant Guido Martelli is seeking gunslingers to recover Capitale, a special currency Bronte devised for use on the black market. It's gotten spread out among various criminal factions throughout the West, and Bronte wants it all back.

To recover the riches, you can take on a new type of mission called Crimes. Those include all sorts of nefarious deeds like kidnapping, shakedowns, and holdups. Those Crimes will net you regular rewards, but you can also scour hidden chests or dead bodies for Capitale. You may also hear about caches of Capitale when roaming around the open world. Collecting enough Capitale for the bosses will open new Opportunities, specialized missions to disrupt a politician causing problems for Bronte. The first one will open on July 13, and two more will come in the future.

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Madden 22 Face Of The Franchise Mode Gets New Progression System, Player Classes

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 06:58 AM PDT

If you play Madden each year for the single-player experience, then it sounds like you're in luck for Madden 22. EA is delivering a major overhaul for Face of the Franchise, complete with a few features that sound like they were inspired by a certain baseball series.

As explained by senior design director Ryan Santos in the latest All Access Trailer video, this year's mode will begin with a prologue called Road to the Draft, which sees you as a college player who has just competed in the College Football Playoff and is gearing up for a short at the NFL. You'll work out for a team prior to being selected, and choices you make--both on and off the field--can affect where you're selected.

There's also a new class progression system available within the game's customization hub. You can give your avatar special abilities to fit your unique playstyle, and there are also archetypes similar to the ones in MLB The Show, which are based on existing players. "The General," for example is based on Tom Brady and gives you tools for running an effective offense and making passes within the pocket. Patrick Mahomes' "The Magician," meanwhile, lets you detect defenses and make effective decisions both in and out of the pocket.

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In-Game Ads On Console For F2P Games Will Be Common In 1-2 Years, Company Says

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 06:51 AM PDT

The tech company Simulmedia, which operatres an in-game ad platform called PlayerWON, recently made headlines when one of its executives said in an interview that it had signed a deal with Electronic Arts. The FIFA publisher has since confirmed that is not true, and it has no plans for in-game ads on its console games, but PlayerWON is a real product that its creator believes will become very commonplace in the future.

Simulmedia's Dave Madden explained and defended PlayerWON in a blog post recently. He said the PlayerWON platform takes the learnings from WildTangent's BrandBoost ad platform that he helped create when he worked there and applies them more deeply for console games.

"Now it's time for advertising in video games to take another evolutionary leap forward," he said.

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Farming Simulator 22 Gameplay To Be Revealed On July 22

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 06:30 AM PDT

Farming Simulator 22 is ready to show off its gameplay this month, as developer Giants Software will reveal a first look at the game at this year's FarmCon from July 21-23.

"Viewers will get a deeper look into already announced features like production chains and witness the reveal of even more content and unannounced gameplay mechanics," Giants said in a press release for the online event, which will be live-streamed through its Twitch channel.

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Netflix's Army Of The Dead Prequel Movie Gets First Images

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 06:18 AM PDT

The first images from Army of Thieves have been released. The movie is a prequel to Zack Snyder's recent Netflix hit Army of the Dead and will also be released by the streaming giant.

The movie is directed by and stars Matthias Schweighöfer, and will tell the origin story of his Army of the Dead character, the safe-cracker Ludwig Dieter. There are fives images so far, showing Dieter doing what he does best, plus various members of the ensemble cast. Check them out below:

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Army of Thieves also stars Nathalie Emmanuel (Game of Thrones), Ruby O. Fee (Polar), Stuart Martin (Babylon), Guz Khan (Man Like Mobeen), Jonathan Cohen (La Flamme), and Noémie Nakai (Never Let Me Go). It's written by Snyder and Shay Hatton, who also co-wrote Army of the Dead. The film doesn't have a release date yet, but Netflix states that it's "coming soon," so hopefully that means this year.

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