Like most Blade Runner fans, Lennie James had his reservations about a sequel. But Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve put the actor at ease when the two hopped on the phone, James told GameSpot in an interview leading up to the movie's release.
"He was already a director that I was very keen to work with, and after our conversation I was very keen to work with him," James said.
The actor, who also plays Morgan on The Walking Dead and voices Lord Shaxx in Destiny, portrays a character by the name of Mister Cotton in Blade Runner 2049. He runs what is essentially a sweatshop for gadgetry in a part of California we haven't seen before in the Blade Runner universe. You can watch a clip from one of his scenes, released last month, below.
James explained that one moment in particular made him certain he wanted to join the project--and that changed the shape of the movie as a whole.
"I'll tell you what it was: Denis asked me what I thought of the character, and somewhere he heard kind of a moment's pause. And I wasn't being blasé or anything like that; I just took a moment to think about it. And he asked me what that reticence was," he said. "I said it wasn't necessarily reticence; it was just that the character's written in a particular way. He was written more in a warlordy type way, and I just thought it might be interesting to make him a weaker man. And Denis just jumped on that, and we started, you know, riffing on that back and forth, on what he could be."
James said that change affected everything about his scenes, from the way the character looks to "the shape of all those scenes." The new take on the character also affected the script, which James and Blade Runner 2049 star Ryan Gosling wound up using only as a jumping-off point for much of those scenes, improvising their lines instead.
"The fact that Denis was up for that, and the fact that it wasn't just me going in there, standing in the right place and saying the lines, but actually contributing to the shape of that sequence with Ryan, meant getting on the plane, I was very excited, and really looking forward to landing and getting on with it," he continued.
In a separate interview following a screening of the film, Villeneuve told GameSpot that he appreciates that kind of creativity as part of the filmmaking process. "I love when actors are finding ideas in the working process," he said. "When there's suddenly a burst, an idea that comes that was not planned--that creates the spark of pure cinema in front of the camera."
James joined the Blade Runner 2049 crew in Budapest for around two weeks, taking a quick break from shooting The Walking Dead Season 7 at the same time. He said that tight schedule--he resumed shooting on TWD again the day after returning from Budapest--was a huge challenge, but worth it for him to be involved.
"I was not necessarily in the camp of 'Blade Runner doesn't need a sequel,' but as a fan of the first one, I did have questions about why was it absolutely necessary to make another Blade Runner film," James said. "But I have to say, having read the script and having spoken with Denis, I wanted to be a part of this project, and I wanted to tell this particular story."
It's hard not to get a kick out of watching giant robots slug it out, and that's precisely what Gundam Versus is all about. It's a celebration of all things Gundam on the surface, with over a hundred playable mechs from the many Gundam anime series since 1979's Mobile Suit Gundam. It's a hybrid fighting game at heart that puts you in the pilot's seat, tactically flying at enemies, dodging attacks, and slamming opponents through buildings. Undoubtedly it's one for fans of the Gundam universe, but for those unfamiliar with the series and its origins, there's still a whole lot of enjoyment to be had.
Gundam Versus plays more like a beat-em-up than a traditional fighting game, and depending on which game mode you choose, you'll play as either a lone wolf or in a group with one or two CPU players--real players if you take it online--and team up to take down the enemy. In the single-player modes you'll face pre-defined waves of enemies or a team of Gundam. Just beware: most dialogue is left untranslated. It won't prevent you from knowing what to do, but you can't easily follow what most characters have to say, save for your navigator.
Competitive multiplayer is more raw, focusing solely on Gundam-versus-Gundam bouts, which feel more dynamic and dramatic than merely facing off against AI. PvP is not just the most exciting way to play, but also the most gratifying. This is assuming you have a strong connection, as any server issues, which feel particularly prevalent in 3v3 modes, hurt the frame rate and render matches nigh unplayable.
How you go about dispatching the enemy is largely dependent on the mech you choose to pilot. Not that selecting a particular style of Mobile Suit aligns you to one playstyle; thankfully you are free to attack opponents how you see fit. You can lay down cannon fire from long-range then close in for a quick melee combo, or take advantage of your Suit's maneuverability, waiting for the right moment to counter-attack. But whether you're effective on the battlefield comes down to how well you learn each mech's particular behaviors.
Despite the Gundams' impressive power, they are relatively simple to control. You can fly straight up into the air and change direction on a dime using power boosters; you just have to govern them appropriately to avoid overheating. Melee and ranged attacks typically require one button to activate, though you can often combine them for slightly more advanced attacks. However there are some subtle and not-so-subtle variations of this, which means there's a heap of variety, but it can also feel inscrutable at times. Sometimes pulling back on the left stick and hitting your melee attack throws a block, using the Gundam's giant shield for protection. But for others, this same move can unleash a devastating attack instead of providing the protection you're seeking.
Hitting with ranged attacks is more about precise timing--and perhaps a bit of luck. There's no free aim; everything offensive is governed by a locking system that cycles through enemies by tapping a button. Without a way to lead your target to make sure your shots are landing, often you can get a little lost when trying to cycle through to latch on to the one you want to take down. It could be a little smarter too, as it doesn't take distance to the target into account when cycling. That split second can be the difference between nailing a sweet combo, or being on the receiving end of deadly flurry of blows that ends the round in a fireball. More annoying--and borderline unfair--is that enemies don't take any damage from attacks while they're staggered, but they can seemingly knock you about while you're in the same position. Feeling like you're at such a disadvantage under attack can lead to some incredibly frustrating defeats.
Having your mech shot down is something you get used to pretty fast, but it doesn't mean the end of the battle. Respawns aren't governed by a number of lives, but rather a Battlefield-style ticket-based system, where the number assigned to your Mobile Suit (as seen on the character select screen) represents the number of tickets respawning in that Mobile Suit will cost. Given the number of tickets you're allotted changes on a per-battle basis, weighing up that cost versus the level of firepower they provide should factor into your choice. It's all good and well to default to some of the more powerful suits, but they can be slower and more unwieldy, leaving you open to attack more often than you might be prepared for.
The arenas within which you unleash robot hell give the appearance of being much larger than they really are; the playable area in each is pared down to only a small portion of the map. While this is somewhat disappointing, each of the environments has its own aesthetic style, from a space colony split in half by an asteroid that's still embedded in its side, to the more familiar surroundings of a large earth city or an open forest or mountain range.
Some of the less spectacular ground and surrounding building textures are highlighted by nice lighting, but the overall scope and size of each arena does enough to make up for the missing detail. And many of the buildings and objects within each arena are destructible, crumbling to chunky pieces as you and your opponents launch all manner of missiles, lasers and big robot fists at each other. It's a nice touch but also gives the impression of kicking over a tower of foam blocks, lacking the kind of visual quality and wow factor that would bring it up to par with many of the mechs' attacks--some of which, by the way, look devastatingly powerful, with huge flashes of lasers, lights and explosions dominating the screen when they hit their target.
Gundam Versus is dedicated to the Gundam universe, and the treatment of the source material is easy to appreciate, even for someone unfamiliar with the series. That said, some loose mechanics, the paltry localization, and multiplayer's inability to deal with less-than-perfect network connections aren't easy to ignore. A smarter locking system, better demonstration of the differences between various Mobile Suits and the ability to attack downed enemies like they can to you would make for an improved experience, on the battlefield at least. But Gundam Versus nonetheless offers some light-hearted, robot smashing fun.
The Pokemon Company has released another new trailer for the next pair of 3DS Pokemon games, Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. This video provides a look at more of the new features developer Game Freak has added to the upcoming titles, including another brand-new Legendary Pokemon.
Along with the previously revealed UB-Burst and UB-Assembly, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon will feature at least one more completely new Ultra Beast, this one codenamed UB-Adhesive. This mysterious and adorable new Pokemon is a Poison-type and is said to be able to understand humans if it spends enough time among them. You can see screenshots of it below.
Today's trailer also revealed some new details about UB-Burst and UB-Assembly. The former is a Fire/Ghost-type that's exclusive to Ultra Sun. It has a unique attack called Mind Blown, in which the jester-like Pokemon takes off what appears to be its head and throws it at an opponent. UB-Assembly, meanwhile, is a more defense-oriented Rock/Steel-type and is exclusive to Ultra Moon. Like all previous Ultra Beasts, all three of the new Pokemon have the Beast Boost ability.
The Ultra Beats all hail from different worlds and arrive in the Alola region through Ultra Wormholes. In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, players will be able to travel atop either Solgaleo or Lunala through these wormholes and visit the worlds the Ultra Beasts come from. The trailer also revealed a new area called Ultra Megalopolis, which Nintendo describes as "a world that has had its light stolen by Necrozma."
Lastly, the trailer introduced a new mysterious team called the Ultra Recon Squad. This cadre is made up of four trainers; in Ultra Sun, players will cross paths with Dulse and Zossie, while Ultra Moon players will encounter Phyco and Soliera. Little is known about the Ultra Recon Squad, but in the trailer, they appear with the Ultra Beast UB-Adhesive.
Harrison Ford plays a villain named Jock in this by-the-numbers corporate espionage movie starring Liam Hemsworth. Said the Los Angeles Times's Betsy Sharkey of the acting: "No one is embarrassingly bad; no one is exceptionally good."
Metacritic score: 32
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39. The Expendables 3 (2014)
The third Expendables movie is exactly what you think it is: a film loaded with machismo, explosions, and just about every aging action hero known to man.
Metacritic score: 35
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36. Random Hearts (1999) (tie)
In this convoluted dud, a police officer (Ford) and a congresswoman (Kristin Scott Thomas) find out their spouses are cheating with each other after they both die in an plane crash. Yes, really.
Metacritic score: 38
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36. The Frisco Kid (1979) (tie)
One of the earlier entries in Ford's filmography teamed the actor with Gene Wilder in a western comedy. While the movie wasn't well-received by critics, the chemistry between Ford and Wilder was excellent.
Metacritic score: 38
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36. Crossing Over (2009) (tie)
Crossing Over is a little-remembered crime drama in which Ford plays an immigration officer investigating his own partner's role in covering up a murder. It had a very short lifespan in theaters.
Metacritic score: 38
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34. Firewall (2006) (tie)
Another of Ford's largely forgettable movies, Firewall casts him as a security expert at a bank. When his family is taken hostage, he's ordered to help rob his own employer to save their lives.
Metacritic score: 45
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34. Extraordinary Measures (2010) (tie)
Ford can play a lot of different, believable and exciting roles. His turn as a genetic doctor in Extraordinary Measures is not one of those roles.
Metacritic score: 45
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32. Regarding Henry (1991) (tie)
Ford plays a dishonest lawyer who is letting those he loves slip away. That is, until he's shot and temporarily loses his memory. Imagine a dramatic version of Jim Carrey's Liar Liar, but less memorable.
Metacritic score: 47
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32. Hollywood Homicide (2010) (tie)
As silly as Hollywood Homicide may be-- and it's very silly--it's also a fun and inoffensive action comedy teaming Ford's elder detective with an upstart rookie played by Josh Hartnett. The setup is cliched, but it's still an entertaining way to spend two hours.
Metacritic score: 47
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31. The Mosquito Coast (1986)
The Mosquito Coast, a film about a man who moves his family to Central America to start his own civilization, is a very strange movie. It wasn't well-received in 1986, but Ford's role as the paranoia-stricken Allie Fox has aged favorably.
Metacritic score: 49
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30. Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
This sci-fi western, in which Ford and Daniel Craig play cowboys fighting aliens, is based on a graphic novel. While the movie isn't a total loss, neither the western nor sci-fi side was all that great, creating a fairly mediocre mashup.
Metacritic score: 50
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26. Ender's Game (2013) (tie)
As far as adaptations of young adult novels go, Ender's Game is very middle-of-the-road. It packs in some legitimately good sci-fi moments, and Ford is perfectly cast as the rough-edged Colonel Hyrum Graff. Unfortunately, the movie failed to connect with an audience.
Metacritic score: 51
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26. Six Days, Seven Nights (1998) (tie)
In this romantic comedy, Ford and Anne Heche's characters get stranded on a remote island and captured by pirates. Somewhere along the way, they fall in love. It's not a great movie, but it's definitely better than you'd expect.
Metacritic score: 51
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26. What Lies Beneath (2000) (tie)
While it's more polished than gritty, What Lies Beneath is a solid horror movie, with Ford playing a less-than-honest scientist haunted by his own past mistakes. The movie's scares make it worth watching, even if it does fall apart at the end.
Metacritic score: 51
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26. The Age of Adaline (2015) (tie)
Though Blake Lively and Michiel Huisman's roles leave something to be desired, Ford turns in some of his best work playing a man who finds out the woman he loved in his younger years is immortal and dating his son.
Metacritic score: 51
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24. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) (tie)
The end of the original Star Wars trilogy was the least well-received of the bunch. Still, there's a lot to love about Return of the Jedi: the resolution of several character arcs, Han and Leia (Carrie Fisher) staying together, and the destruction of the Empire.
Metacritic score: 53
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24. The Devil's Own (1997) (tie)
This movie plays fast and loose with facts about Northern Ireland, which is a bit puzzling. That said, The Devil's Own is an enjoyable-enough thriller, largely due to the fact that Ford stars opposite a young Brad Pitt. The two work well together and have a chemistry you can recognize almost instantly.
Metacritic score: 53
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22. Morning Glory (2010) (tie)
In this film, Ford plays a too-cool-to-care veteran journalist that's forced to work on a morning TV show. While it's not groundbreaking, Morning Glory is the type of feel-good film everybody needs sometimes.
Metacritic score: 57
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22. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) (tie)
Temple of Doom, the second film in the Indiana Jones franchise, is definitely memorable. After all, the main villain rips out a man's still-beating heart.
Metacritic score: 57
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21. K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)
With a Soviet submarine on the brink of a nuclear disaster, K-19 paints a compelling picture--especially with Ford leading the cast. While it's based on a true story, the film does include a number in inaccuracies.
Metacritic score: 58
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19. Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) (tie)
While Harrison Ford's role in Anchorman 2 is small, it's incredibly well-cast: It's easy to believe that someone like Ford would disapprove of Ron Burgundy's (Will Ferrell) shenanigans.
Metacritic score: 61
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19. Air Force One (1997) (tie)
President Harrison Ford has a nice ring to it, no? While a lot of the film is simply unbelievable, making Ford a no-nonsense president that will take the fight directly to the terrorists is a delight to watch.
Metacritic score: 61
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18. 42 (2013)
This story of Jackie Robinson's (Chadwick Boseman) arrival in Major League Baseball was met with with a warm response from many critics, as was Ford's portrayal of Branch Rickey, the man who helped sign MLB's first black player.
Metacritic score: 62
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17. Patriot Games (1992)
While Tom Clancy disowned this movie for veering too far from the book it was based on, there's no denying the charm Ford brings to this film.
Metacritic score: 64
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15. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) (tie)
Exploring Indy's roots--and seeing Ford and Sean Connery playing off of each other as a father and son--brought an entirely new dynamic to the series.
Metacritic score: 65
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15. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) (tie)
Where to begin with this piece of the Indiana Jones legacy? While Ford still shines in the lead role, so much around him feels out of place--even Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen), one of the absolute best parts of Raiders of the Lost Ark. And don't get us started about Shia LeBeouf. It simply doesn't feel like it fits in this series.
Metacritic score: 65
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14. Frantic (1988)
Considered by many critics to be one of director Roman Polanski's best films, Frantic casts Ford as a terrified surgeon searching the streets of Paris for his missing wife before getting wrapped up in a potential nuclear attack. It's a ridiculous plot, but this thriller delivers.
Metacritic score: 66
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13. Working Girl (1988)
This "sassy sister film to Die Hard" (according to Gene Belcher, anyway) is the best rom com that Ford's ever been in, even 30 years later. A stellar cast--Melanie Griffith and Sigourney Weaver join Ford--makes the story of a young secretary with aspirations of being a stockbroker all the more enjoyable to watch.
Metacritic score: 73
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12. Clear and Present Danger (1994)
Ford's final time playing Jack Ryan is even better than the first. He seems more at-home in the role, and the story embraces its spy roots even more than Patriot Games.
Metacritic score: 74
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11. Witness (1985)
While the early years of Ford's career were filled with the kind of action and adventure that made him a star, Witness is the movie that showed how much range he had as an actor. It even earned him an Oscar nomination for playing a detective protecting a young Amish boy that witnessed a murder.
Metacritic score: 76
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9. Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) (tie)
After the debacle that was the Star Wars prequels, the strength of The Force Awakens was a welcome surprise. Ford's scenes with Fisher and newcomer-to-the-series Daisy Ridley, not to mention Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew), go a long way in making this Star Wars movie feel so special.
Metacritic score: 81
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9. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) (tie)
The second chapter of the original Star Wars saga is unforgettable in its own right. This is the film that saw Ford as Han Solo get frozen in carbonite by Darth Vader (James Earl Jones). It also gives away his first kiss with Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), kicking off one of the most popular relationships in all of fandom -- period.
Metacritic score: 81
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7. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) (tie)
The first adventure of Indiana Jones is still his best. While Star Wars made Ford a star, Raiders of the Lost Ark and the sequels that followed made him an action hero.
Metacritic score: 85
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7. Blade Runner 2049 (2017) (tie)
It's rare that the sequel to a cinematic masterpiece actually delivers, especially one released three decades later. And yet, in the eyes of critics, Blade Runner 2049 does exactly that as it revisits the world of Rick Deckard (Ford) through the eyes of a new character played by Ryan Gosling.
Metacritic score: 85
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6. The Conversation (1974)
The Conversation is a truly thrilling movie that is unnerving to watch. Gene Hackman plays anxious surveillance expert Harry Caul to perfection. Ford's role as Martin Stett in the film is a small one, but he gets the chance to leave a strong impression as Caul's tormentor.
Metacritic score: 86
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5. The Fugitive (1993)
Perhaps Ford's best film of the 1990s, The Fugitive finds his character wrongly convicted of murdering his wife. The Fugitive's pace is unrelenting, while Ford and Tommy Lee Jones work extremely well together as both adversaries and allies.
Metacritic score: 88
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4. Blade Runner (1982)
A true sci-fi marvel, Blade Runner features Ford as a cop hunting down a group of fugitive androids in a futuristic Los Angeles. With special effects ahead of its time and technological ideas that would be praised for years to come, Blade Runner remains a highly-influential film, thanks in no small part to Ford's role as Rick Deckard.
Metacritic score: 89
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3. Apocalypse Now (1979)
Much like The Conversation, Apocalypse Now isn't what you'd call a typical Harrison Ford movie. Still, the actor plays a pivotal role as Colonel G. Lucas as he gives Willard (Martin Sheen) the task of eliminating Colonel Kurtz (Marlon Brando). Fun fact: Ford's character is named for his Star Wars director, George Lucas.
Metacritic score: 90
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2. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
It should come as no surprise that A New Hope is the top-rated Harrison Ford movie of all time. Star Wars defined--and continues to define--a generation, thanks in large part to Ford's debut as the too-cool Han Solo.
Metacritic score: 92
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1. American Graffiti (1973)
This classic George Lucas film is actually the director's first work with Ford, predating A New Hope. In a smaller role, the actor plays Bob Falfa, a drag racer that figures into the movie's climax. American Graffiti is often referred to as one of the greatest teen movies of all time, capturing the era of the early-60s.
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The Xbox One's backwards compatibility feature, introduced in November 2015, lets you play Xbox 360 games on the new console. But what games are available? We've now rounded them all up--and we'll continue to update this post as new games are made available.
Xbox One Backwards Compatibility Lineup (As of September 28, 2017):
New titles are bolded
3D Ultra Minigolf Adventures
A Kingdom for Keflings
A World of Keflings
Aegis Wing
Age of Booty
Alan Wake
Alan Wake's American Nightmare
Alice: Madness Returns
Alien Hominid HD
Altered Beast
Anomaly Warzone Earth
Arkanoid Live
Army of Two
Assassin's Creed
Assassin's Creed II
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
Assassin's Creed III
Assassin's Creed Revelations
Assassin's Creed Rogue
Assault Heroes 2
Asteroids & Deluxe
AstroPop
Aqua
Babel Rising
Band of Bugs
Banjo Kazooie: Nuts n Bolts
Banjo Tooie
Banjo Kazooie
Batman: Arkham Origins (disc only -- added August 8)
Battlefield: Bad Company (added August 17)
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Battlefield 3
BattleBlock Theater
Battlestations: Midway
Bayonetta
Beat'n Groovy
Bejeweled 2
Bejeweled 3
Bellator: MMA Onslaught
Beyond Good & Evil HD
Bionic Commando Rearmed 2
BioShock
BioShock 2
BioShock Infinite
Bloodforge
Blood Knights
Blood of the Werewolf
BloodRayne: Betrayal
Blue Dragon
Bomberman Live: Battlefest
Boom Boom Rocket
Borderlands
Borderlands 2
Bound by Flame
Braid
Brain Challenge
Bullet Soul
Bullet Soul: Infinite Burst
Bully: Scholarship Edition
Burnout Paradise
Cabela's Alaskan Adventures
Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013
Cabela's Hunting Expeditions
Cabela's Survival: Shadows of Katmai
Call of Duty 2
Call of Duty 3
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (added September 28)
Call of Duty: Black Ops
Call of Duty: Black Ops II
Call of Duty: Ghosts
Call of Duty: World at War
Call of Juarez Gunslinger
Capcom Arcade Cabinet
Carcassonne
Cars 2
Castle Crashers
Castlestorm
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Catherine
The Cave
Centipede & Millipede
Civilization: Revolution
Clannad
Commanders: Attack of the Genos
Comic Jumper
Comix Zone
Condemned
Contra
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Crazy Taxi
Crystal Quest
Crystal Defenders
Cyber Troopers Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram (Japan only -- added September 14)
Dark Souls
Dark Void
Darksiders
Darksiders II
Daytona USA
de Blob 2
Dead Rising 2: Case West
Dead Rising 2: Case Zero
Dead Space
Dead Space 2
Dead Space 3
Dead Space Ignition
Deadliest Warrior: Legends
Deadliest Warrior: The Game (added August 8)
Deathspank: Thongs of Virtue
Defense Grid
Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut
Dig Dug
Dirt 3
Dirt Showdown
Discs of Tron
Disney Bolt (added August 8)
Disney Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two (added August 3)
Domino Master
Doom
Doom II
Doom 3: BFG Edition
Doritos Crash Course
Double Dragon: Neon
Dragon Age: Origins
Dragon's Lair
DuckTales Remastered
Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
Dungeon Siege III
E4: Every Extend Extra Extreme
Earthworm Jim HD
Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon
Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Encleverment Experiment
Escape Dead Island
F1 2014
Fable Anniversary (added October 4)
Fable II
Fable II Pub Games (added October 4)
Fable III
Faery: Legends of Avalon
Fallout 3
Fallout: New Vegas
Far Cry 3
Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon
Feeding Frenzy
Feeding Frenzy 2
Fighting Vipers (added August 8)
Final Fight: Double Impact
Flashback
Flock
Forza Horizon
Fret Nice
Frogger
Frogger 2
FunTown Mahjong
Galaga
Galaga Legions
Galaga Legions DX
Garou: Mark of the Wolves
Gatling Gears
Gears of War
Gears of War 2
Gears of War 3
Gears of War: Judgment
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions
Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime
Gin Rummy
Golden Axe
Go! Go! Break Steady
Golf: Tee It Up
Grand Theft Auto IV
Grid 2
Gripshift
Guardian Heroes
Gunstar Heroes
Guwange
Gyromancer
Gyruss
Half-Minute Hero: Super Mega Neo Climax
Halo: Combat Evolved (added September 21)
Halo 3 (added September 21)
Halo 3: ODST Campaign Edition (added September 21)
Halo 4 (added September 21)
Halo: Reach
Halo: Spartan Assault
Halo Wars
Hard Corps: Uprising
Hardwood Backgammon
Hardwood Hearts
Hardwood Spades
Harms Way
Haunted House
Heavy Weapon
Hexic 2
Hexic HD
Hitman: Absolution
Hydro Thunder
I Am Alive
Ikaruga
Ilomilo
Injustice: Gods Among Us + disc-only Ultimate Edition
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos
Iron Brigade
Jeremy McGrath's Offroad
Jet Set Radio
Jetpac Refuelled
Joe Danger Special Edition
Joe Danger 2: The Movie
Joust
Joy Ride Turbo
Juju
Jurassic Park: The Game
Just Cause 2
Kameo
Kane & Lynch 2
Killer Is Dead
The King of Fighters '98
The King of Fighters 2002
Lazy Raiders
Left 4 Dead
Left 4 Dead 2
Lego Batman
Lego Indiana Jones
Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
Limbo
Lode Runner
Lost Odyssey
Lumines Live!
Luxor 2
Mad Tracks
Magic: The Gathering 2012
Mars: War Logs
Mass Effect
Mass Effect 2
Mass Effect 3
Matt Hazard: Blood, Bath, and Beyond
The Maw
Medal of Honor: Airborne
Meet the Robinsons
Mega Man 9
Mega Man 10
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (added August 15)
Metal Slug 3
Metal Slug XX
Midway Arcade Origins
Might & Magic Clash of Heroes
Military Madness
Mirror's Edge
Missile Command
Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine
Monday Night Combat
Monkey Island: SE
Monkey Island 2: SE
Monopoly Deal (added September 14)
Moon Diver
Motocross Madness
Ms. Splosion Man
Ms Pac-Man
Mutant Blobs Attack
Mutant Storm Empire
MX vs. ATV Reflex
N+
NBA Jam: On Fire Edition
Neogeo Battle Coliseum
Nights Into Dreams
Of Orcs and Men
Omega Five
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising
Operation Flashpoint: Red River
The Orange Box
Outland
Pac-Man
Pac-Man C.E
Pac-Man CE DX+
Pac-Man Museum
Peggle
Perfect Dark
Perfect Dark Zero
Phantasy Star II
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds
Pinball FX
Planets Under Attack
Plants vs. Zombies
Poker Smash
Portal: Still Alive
Portal 2
Prince of Persia
Pure
Putty Squad
Puzzle Quest
Puzzle Quest 2
Puzzle Quest: Galactrix
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Set almost immediately after their last adventure, Middle-earth: Shadow of War sees the undead ranger Talion and his wraith sidekick Celebrimbor expand their arsenal of skills as they forge a new ring of power in order to dismantle the Dark Lord Sauron's influence. The scope is much larger than before, and in order to survive, Talion and Celebrimbor will have to form their own army of orcs, trolls, and dragons--forcing Talion to fight fire with fire to quell the evils of Mordor and beyond.
For anyone who hasn't had the chance to dive into Shadow of Mordor, here's a quick breakdown of all the key events in the first game, how they lead up to the next adventure, and where Talion and Celebrimbor's story fits into the broader history of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. Moreover, we also have a quick look at what happens in the opening hour of Shadow of War, and just what the next adventure has in store for the undead duo. Of course, there are spoilers abound, so be wary of the road that lays ahead.
Set within the sixty-year gap between The Hobbit and The Lord Of The Rings saga, Shadow of Mordor begins during a relatively calm period of Middle-earth, which is largely uncharted territory in Tolkien-lore. The kingdom of Gondor keeps watch of the mostly arid and craggy lands of Mordor due to constant activity from orcs, and the persistent rumors of Sauron's gradual return to power. Gondorian ranger Talion and his family are stationed at one of the garrisons a part of the Black Gate of Mordor, intended to shield the dangers of Mordor from the rest of the land.
Death And Rebirth
After a day of training and resting with his family, the garrison is suddenly attacked by orcs and Uruks--a, who serve the Dark Lord Sauron. Led by three Black Captains--The Hammer Of Sauron, The Tower Of Sauron, and The Black Hand of Sauron--the overrun the garrison and take control of the Black Gate. Though he's able to fight off several foes, Talion and his family are held captive and used as sacrifices to summon the wraith of long dead Elvish smith master Celebrimbor to fuse with their Dark Lord. Instead, Celebrimbor merges with Talion's soul, saving him from oblivion.
Into Mordor
Bonded together by the Black Hand's spell, Celebrimbor--who has apparently lost much of his memories--forms a plan with Talion to exact revenge against Sauron's army, and retake Mordor. Now living as a hybrid of man and wraith, Talion is imbued with radical new abilities that grant him supernatural speed and power, while also allowing him to defy death itself--reviving upon defeat at the many forge towers from Celebrimbor's past. From there, the pair set off to dismantle the Orc hierarchy in Mordor, either through force or sabotage from within.
New Allies, New Foes
During their travels, Celebrimbor remembers more of his past life as a smith master--memories forging powerful weapons and equipment for armies and Lords. Eventually, Talion and his wraith companion come into contact with the obsessive Gollum, who is forever searching for his "Precious"--the One Ring which was taken by Bilbo Baggins during the events of The Hobbit. Due to his profound and everlasting connection to the Ring of Power, Gollum is able to communicate with Celebrimbor, helping him find artifacts from his past; helping jog his memory of his connections to Sauron.
The Orc Traitor
Teaming with Gondor deserter Hirgon, they work together with other outcasts to dismantle several Orc armies. Eventually Talion meets Ratbag the Coward--who as his name suggests is not well liked among Sauron's army--and they come to an agreement to work together. This pact marks the beginning of the Ranger's foray into the orc and uruk power hierarchy, allowing him to dismantle and sabotage Sauron's army from within. After Talion takes out several captains and warchiefs--eventually gaining the ability to mark and dominate specific soilders--Ratbag ascends to a position of power and makes contact with The Hammer of Sauron, one of the three Black Captains. Seeing through the ruse, The Hammer kills Ratbag and confronts Talion--a battle that ultimately goes to the hero ranger.
The Truth Revealed
Moving on to land of Núrn--the southern and oddly fertile areas of Mordor--Talion meets with Lithariel, a wandering female warrior who serves Queen Marwen of Núrn, and Torvin, a Dwarf who explores the wilds. Working with Talion, they teach the ranger to ride and control the local beasts of Mordor, and also help find more relics from Celebrimbor's past. The undead ranger even finds time to assist Queen Marwen, making even more headway into Mordor's dangerous areas. After dismantling more of the orc armies, the ranger leads a charge of mind-controlled warriors into one of the Dark Lord's strongholds, where the second Black Captain--The Tower of Sauron--awaits. During their battle, The Tower reveals that Celebrimbor deceived Talion, feigning amnesia and purposely binding him as a host to exact revenge against Sauron. They do battle, and using his stealth abilities, Talion defeats The Tower of Sauron.
The Death Of The Black Hand
With only one Black Captain left, Talion and Celebrimbor maintain their alliance and make haste to the Black Gate, where The Black Hand and his minions await their arrival. Using their abilities, Talion and Celembrimbor best The Black Hand of Sauron's army and confront him at the top of the Black Gate. Before they can engage in battle, The Black Hand casts a spell on Celebrimbor, revealing the time shortly before his death and forcibly releasing him from Talion. With this new ritual, The final Black Captain sacrifices himself to merge Celebrimbor with his dying body, giving a new vessel for Sauron--leaving Talion more vulnerable than ever.
The Dark Lord, Sauron
In his past life, Celebrimbor was deceived by The Dark Lord into forging a Ring of Power. Realizing his mistake, he staged a coup against Sauron and tried using the ring against him. But Sauron had the upper hand and captured the Smith Master, slaughtered his family and took the ring for himself. Using his forge hammer, Sauron killed Celebrimbor, but in doing so, allowed the smith master to live again as a wraith. Within Sauron's body, Celebrimbor is able to immobilize Sauron, affording Talion an opportunity to strike. The ranger fells the Dark Lord, forcing him back, into the deeper recesses of Middle-earth.
A New Ring Of Power
With the threat to the land seemingly vanquished, Celebrimbor wished to depart for the Undying Lands--the homeland for spirits leaving the mortal world. However, Talion successfully campaigns for their bond to continue, sensing that Sauron will soon return more powerful than ever. His wish is granted, the pair set out to forge a new ring--one powerful enough to defeat the Dark Lord for good.
In The Fires Of Mount Doom
Traveling to the fabled forge in Mount Doom, where the One Ring was created, Talion and Celebrimbor make their own unique ring--one to rival the power of the Sauron's. But in doing so, they summon the ire of Shelob, who has sensed the power they have created. With a final stroke of the forge-hammer, the immense power of the ring separates Talion and Celebrimbor, allowing Shelob the opportunity to abduct the wraith. Without his powers, Talion must traverse through an orc ridden stronghold to confront Shelob, and restore his bond to Celebrimbor.
In Shelob's Grasp
Talion confronts Shelob in her lair, where she's bound Celebrimbor. Appearing as a giant spider, she soon takes the form of a human woman, and forces Talion to make a sacrifice. Needing Celebrimbor, Talion surrenders their ring in order to free his wraith companion. After being reunited, they attempt to attack Shelob, who uses the new ring's powers to subdue them.
To War
Instead of destroying the undead duo, Shelob offers Talion and Celebrimbor the opportunity to strike back against Sauron's growing army. Informing them of the attack on Minas Ithal, the undead ranger and his wraith companion make haste to the human settlement, and resolve to help the remaining soldiers fight off the armies of orcs. Though their powers are greatly diminished, they make headway into their fight against Sauron, and take the first steps in forming an army of their own.
The upcoming Star Wars Battlefront II features two new modes called Starfighter Assault and Galactic Assault centering on iconic space dogfights in the Star Wars universe's history. As you'd expect, these modes are packed with iconic ships that hardcore fans will recognize. From the various X-Wing models to the Millennium Falcon, there's a lot to see.
To help you keep track of all the ships that have been revealed so far for Starfighter Assault and Galactic Conquest, we've gathered them here for your viewing pleasure.
Forza Motorsport 7's developer, Turn 10, has apologized to players who bought the Ultimate Edition of the game, saying it is sorry if its VIP pass was misleading or disappointing. It's promising to make it up to players, and also says it will improve stability and performance in its PC release.
"We heard loud and clear from Ultimate Edition owners expressing frustration over the VIP membership offer in Forza Motorsport 7," wrote Turn 10's Alan Hartman on the game's website. "We immediately updated the VIP description in the Windows Store to alleviate any future confusion. As head of the studio, I apologize for any confusion or frustration our players may have experienced."
Forza 7's VIP pass works differently than the VIP pass in Forza 6, which gave pass holders double racing credit on all races, and this wasn't made explicitly clear in the game's earlier description. In Forza 7, those who purchase the $20 VIP pass or obtain it via the $100 Ultimate Edition get access to 5 mod cards. Each of these is good for double racing credit in 5 races, meaning there's a maximum cap of 25 times you can get the double rewards. Now, that system is about to change again.
"This new system will work like it did in Forza Motorsport 6, offering a 2X base credit bonus after every race. We've already started work on this feature and we will release it as soon as possible. Look for more information on this update as we near the release date," said Hartman.
To make it up to players, VIP holders will receive 1 million credits and these four additional Forza Edition cars, which are now available for download from the in-game message center:
2016 Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7 Forza Edition
2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Forza Edition
2017 Acura NSX Forza Edition
2010 Maserati Gran Turismo S Forza Edition
Turn 10 also said it's aware of some stability and performance issues in the game for some PC players. It said some of those issues were fixed in the Forza 7 update released on launch day, but the studio will continue to investigate and resolve issues as quickly as possible.
Once again, Microsoft has expanded the Xbox One's backwards compatible catalog. Another two Xbox 360 games are now playable on the current-generation console, both of which hail from the company's Fable RPG series.
The bigger of the two is 2014's Fable Anniversary, the Xbox 360 HD remaster of the first Fable, which was released on the original Xbox. It features improved graphics, a new UI, Achievement support, and everything from The Lost Chapters, an expanded version of Fable released in 2005.
This is joined by the Xbox Live Arcade title Fable II Pub Games, a collection of mini-games that were also playable in Fable II. Pub Games released ahead of that game, allowing you to earn money and items that could be carried over into the RPG.
Both of these games are now playable on Xbox One. If you own them digitally, you'll find them waiting in the Ready to Download section of the My Games and Apps area; if you have a disc for Anniversary, you can simply pop that in and begin playing. Both are also available for purchase from the Xbox Store.
Otherwise, however, Shadow of War seems to be going down well with critics. We awarded the open-world game a 7/10 in our review. "It tries to be larger than its predecessor … yet it leaves you wanting less," wrote Justin Haywald. "But at its core, it's a fun experience with brilliant moments that provide fascinating insight into some of the untold stories of Middle-earth." Read more in our full Shadow of War review.
"And that addition sums up several of Shadow of War's additions--things like the storefront and the menus and loot system don't make the game terrible, it just would've been better without them. It tries to be larger than its predecessor, there are more abilities, more weapons, more Orcs, yet it leaves you wanting less. But at its core, it's a fun experience with brilliant moments that provide fascinating insight into some of the untold stories of Middle-earth. I just wish it had known when to stop." -- Justin Haywald " style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #6DC6DD;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Full review]
IGN -- 9.0/10
"Similar to the way Batman: Arkham City built on the foundation of Arkham Asylum, Middle-earth: Shadow of War is bigger and more ambitious in scope than Shadow of Mordor, with great results. The way it expands the Nemesis system with far greater variety and fortress sieges makes even better use of the stand-out generated characters, and its battles with memorable uruk captains remain challenging all the way through the campaign and into the clever asynchronous multiplayer beyond." -- Dan Stapleton " style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #6DC6DD;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Full review]
Polygon -- 7.5/10
"If you can get past the microtransactions, Shadow Wars seems set to provide a much meatier extended playtime than Shadow of Mordor ever offered. But more than anything, that's my biggest disappointment with Middle-earth: Shadow of War: Everything about it seems to come with a caveat, some small annoyance or two that you need to dig past to get to the still-very-fun game underneath." -- Philip Kollar & Chris Plante " style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #6DC6DD;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Full review]
Game Informer -- 9.5/10
"Shadow of War fulfills the promise of its predecessor, completing a dark and violent lost tale set within the world of The Lord of the Rings. I was initially frustrated by the liberties that Monolith takes with this beloved fiction (which are plentiful), but I eventually abandoned myself to the insanity, and fell down the rabbit hole into a superb fantasy adventure. Monolith captures the thrill of power with aplomb; the way it simultaneously speaks of its dangers and corrupting potential is the real magic." -- Matt Miller " style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #6DC6DD;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Full review]
Eurogamer -- No score
"Shadow of War ends up the very epitome of the difficult second album. A lot has been added in order to scale it up for a full blown sequel and much of it has been implemented with style and aplomb. As fun as the core is, however, it is often overshadowed by an onerous and self-indulgent story. What should be the game's crowning feature is instead reduced to an undeserved supporting role, like an exquisitely carved plinth groaning under the weight of a gaudy bronze bust of an elven wraith who's looking very, very serious indeed." -- Johnny Chiodini " style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #6DC6DD;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Full review]
GamesRadar -- 4.5/5
"For the most part, this is big spectacle and richly layered experience. The different regions are beautiful and varied to explore, while Sauron's forces are alway entertaining to meet and beat. If there are moments that don't quite click or things that fatigue a little it's because of that scale. There's almost an Assassin's Creed 2 feel of map spatter to all the markers for towers, collectables, bits and so on. I've not 100%-ed it but you're easily looking at a triple figure time should you try. This isn't a game to get in for the weekend, it's something to buy and cancel plans for the year." -- Leon Hurley " style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #6DC6DD;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Full review]
Overwatch's latest Public Test Realm update has introduced a pretty big change for Mercy on PC. Her Valkyrie ultimate ability has been tweaked so it doesn't immediately reset Resurrection's cooldown. It no longer has any effect on that skill's cooldown timer, instead doubling Resurrection's range.
Although the change is only in the testing phase on the PTR right now, it could eventually come to all players on PC and PS4 / Xbox One, if developer Blizzard decides it's successful. So far, the adjustment has received a mixed reception on the Overwatch forums, so it will be interesting if Mercy is changed again before any update gets a wider release.
The change comes just a few days before Overwatch's Halloween event is due to start. New skins for McCree and Reaper are on the way as part of the event, which runs from October 10 through November 2 on all platforms.
Further specifics have not yet been announced, but along with new cosmetics, we may also see the return of Junkenstein's Revenge. (That seems likely given that Junkrat's Junkenstein skin is featured in the logo for this year's event.) The co-op mode pits a team of four against waves of enemies in what amounts to Overwatch's take on Horde mode. We'll report back as Blizzard shares more details; for now, the developer has only said that the update introduces "spooky new content."
In other Overwatch news, game director Jeff Kaplan recently discussed why it's scary for developers to post online. Kaplan shared his thoughts in a thread where players--citing the lack of forum posts from Blizzard developers--questioned if the Overwatch team has enough people on it. According to Kaplan, the development team has grown from 70 at launch in May 2016 to just over 100 now. "Even though I wouldn't say we're necessarily a 'small' team as modern development standards go, we're certainly not an overly large team either," he said.
Kaplan admitted that the team has made mistakes but noted that Blizzard tries to speak directly with fans using their real names, rather than using aliases or communicating through community managers. "And if you'll allow me to speak openly for a moment--it's scary," he said.
PES 2018 launched under a month ago, but it's already being updated with new content. Data Pack 1 is out now on PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC, introducing a bunch of welcome cosmetic changes.
The biggest changes are 117 new player faces. Players such as Luis Suarez, Neymar, and Romelu Lukaku are among those to get updated face models; take a look at all of them below. In addition, over 3000 players have received new photos for display in team management screens.
Publisher Konami also says the update contains new cutscenes for Master League, as well as more real-world boots and Champions League-specific kits "for teams such as Atletico Madrid and AS Roma." That's it for the first PES 2018 Data Pack, though Konami did confirm it's already working on Data Pack 2, which will be released in mid-November.
The cosmetic changes are welcome, since that was one area of PES 2018 we criticized in our review. "The game's presentation as a whole is lagging behind the competition," we said.
We continued: "And yet, when you get onto the pitch, no other football game feels as good as PES 2018. The slower pace is a definite improvement, helping tread the line between realism and fun near-perfectly. There's just something about the players' movement and the kinds of arcs the ball makes in the air that's just so pleasant to control--every pass, header, and shot just feels right. And when it clicks, and you score a thunderous strike from the edge of the area or finish off a slick passing move or even when you launch an ugly long ball forward to grab a last-gasp winner, it's the closest feeling you'll get to being out there scoring yourself." Read more in our full PES 2018 review.
With the second season of one of Netflix's most well-known shows, Stranger Things, releasing later this month, the streaming service has announced changes to its subscription prices in the United States. Some but not all of its subscription options are now more expensive for US customers.
The standard $10 per month option increases by $1 to $11, while the 4K-supporting $12 tier jumps up $2 to $14. At least for the time being, the basic $8 plan will remain at its current price. These prices are in effect for new customers as of today, while those who already subscribe will see the higher charges in an upcoming billing cycle, according to a Netflix statement shared with CNET.
"Starting Oct. 19, members will be notified at least 30 days in advance, based on billing cycle, on when they will see the price change," the company said. "Members will be notified with an email and also see a notification within the service. The price change will roll out to members over the course of the next several months."
It's been two years since Netflix prices last increased in the US. At the time, the standard tier went from $9 to $10, while the $8 option remained at that price.
Stranger Things: Season 2 is the biggest release on the service this month, but also coming up is another season of Voltron: Legendary Defender, The Hateful Eight, and a Patton Oswalt comedy special. You can see everything that's releasing in our roundup of what's new on Netflix in October.
The picture was tweeted from the movie's official account. It's a travel application for main character Newt Scamander, which has been denied by the Ministry of Magic, citing that he was "uncooperative and evasive on reasons for last trip." Check it out below:
The Fantastic Beasts sequel will star Eddie Redmayne as Newt, with Katherine Waterston, Zoe Kravitz, and Ezra Miller all returning from the first movie. Johnny Depp will play the villainous Grindelwald, with Jude Law as young Dumbledore. Other cast members include Claudia Kim (Avengers: Age Of Ultron) and Ingvar Sigurdsson (The Oath), and David Yates directs once more.
An official synopsis for the movie was released in July. It reads, "As he promised he would, Grindelwald has made a dramatic escape and has been gathering more followers to his cause--elevating wizards above all non-magical beings. The only one who might be able to stop him is the wizard he once called his dearest friend, Albus Dumbledore.
"But Dumbledore will need help from the wizard who had thwarted Grindelwald once before, his former student Newt Scamander. The adventure reunites Newt with Tina, Queenie, and Jacob, but his mission will also test their loyalties as they face new perils in an increasingly dangerous and divided wizarding world. The film expands the wizarding world, moving from New York to London and on to Paris."
The Fantastic Beasts sequel is set for a November 16, 2018 release, and according to Potter creator JK Rowling, it will be the second of five movies. The first movie made more than $814 million at the worldwide box office.
Following a brief beta test that took place last week, Bethesda has launched the Creation Club for Skyrim: Special Edition on all platforms. To promote it, the company is also giving away the biggest and most notable piece of Creation Club content so far, Survival Mode, free for a limited time.
As announced at E3, Creation Club is like an evolved version of paid mods--although Bethesda insists that this is not paid mods. As with the Fallout 4 version, Creation Club sells new content for Skyrim similar to mods, but the development is either done by Bethesda or by outside parties in conjunction with Bethesda. Mods will continue to exist as they already do, but Creation Club offers content that is "fully curated and compatible with the main game, official add-ons, and achievements."
Survival Mode is one such example; it increases the challenge of the game, disabling fast travel and requiring you to account for things like hunger, fatigue, and weather. Like other Creation Club content, it will cost real-world money, but from now until October 10, you can download it for free. Other paid content that's now available includes new weapons and items.
Creation Club is specifically available for Skyrim: Special Edition, the enhanced version of the Elder Scrolls game that launched last year. Creation Club currency, called Credits, are now for sale on Steam in bundles ranging in price from $8/£6 to $40/£30.
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