"Logan, following upon the success of last year's daring Deadpool, is another victory for 20th Century Fox in proving that R-rated superhero films can have sharp claws. To boot, it is getting the widest release ever for an R-rated title," THR reported.
The US is just one market for Logan. It also opened in a number of international markets this weekend, including China--the second-largest movie market in the world. According to THR, Logan could make as much as $100 million from international markets this weekend.
We will report back later today with a full roundup of the Top 10 movies at the US box office.
On the subject of the service's $10/month pricing, Spencer said he thinks this is "fair"; for that price, you get access to a catalog of 100 games (see all the confirmed titles here). Some games could drop out of the library, based on what third-party publishers want, but Spencer has said people can subscribe with confidence.
"It is true that certain games will come into the program for a little while, certain games will go out of the program for a while, but obviously our motivation behind this is a majority of the games are there month in and month out," Spencer said. "We just know some publishers will make decisions, so we wanted to be transparent about when games will be there."
Also during the podcast, Spencer said he believes Xbox Game Pass could eventually grow to a place where games are released episodically into it.
"One of the things that we didn't talk about that I'd to take a second and talk about, because I think there's an opportunity here for this to not just be about games that have already shipped. I'd actually like to see this grow to a program that you can see frontline games, first shipped games, come into Xbox Game Pass as something, as a way that they get distributed," he said. "I think you've seen this in the TV space with Netflix. You've seen Netflix at first was really about movies or TV shows that I might have missed and I subscribe to Netflix and I go watch it. Now some of the best TV out there is actually being created as Netflix originals, Amazon originals. HBO's doing the same thing.
"I'd love to see us be able to grow Game Pass to a program where maybe like episodic and smaller story based games could see this as a way that they actually launch because obviously there's a business model behind Xbox Game Pass and I think it could really support that. Best thing for me, parent walks into the store, they buy a console. For a fairly minimal monthly amount, they're able to get access to a hundred games for everybody in the family. That's great."
Xbox Game Pass is currently available on Xbox One for testers before its public rollout this Spring.
The subject of E3 also came up during the podcast. Microsoft is moving its E3 briefing this year from Monday morning to Sunday afternoon. Spencer said this should help Microsoft's announcements resonate possibily better than they did on Monday when it would share a day with other publishers. Additionally, Spencer said Microsoft now has the freedom to have its show run longer, but it might not necessarily do that. Microsoft's E3 2017 briefing starts at 2 PM PT, with Bethesda's lined up for later that evening, though a specific start time has not been announced.
Another change for Microsoft at E3 this year is that its booth will be in a different hall and will feel have a new layout compared to last year, as the company is changing things up to accommodate the public. For the first time ever, E3 is open to the public this year.
"What we're trying to make sure this booth is about, and we're going to learn so bear with us, everybody that's going to be there," Spencer said. "We're trying to make a booth that will allow more people to play as many games and getting, as you said, our meeting rooms and everything else out of the way. It shows no lack of commitment to E3. I think E3's an incredibly important point for our industry and something that we're committed to make great and I can't wait to see all of our fans down there."
Spencer added: "The booth's size from people that have kind of done math on our booth size, there's no conspiracy theory behind the size of the booth. We know consumers are coming to the booth this year so our booth will probably feel a little different than it has in the past because when you open the show floor to 15,000 people who are really there to play games and maybe not stare at some of the big things that we've kind of had around."
You can listen to the full Major Nelson podcast here.
Unlike recent games in the series, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is fairly indirect in how it shepherds you through its world. While it reveals some details, most of the time it's up to you to figure out how to survive. That's why we've compiled all of our in-depth guides to better help you in your journey to understand and overcome the game's myriad threats and mysteries. Keep in mind, there are potential spoilers in some of the guides below.
You can also check out our full review of the game, as well as our feature detailing everything you need to know about it. Be sure to check back often as we update this article with our upcoming Breath of the Wild guides and features.
Beginner's Guide
It's dangerous to go alone in the world of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild; the unwary can perish in a matter of seconds. That's why we've compiled beginner's tips to help you become a veteran survivalist of Hyrule. For a condensed take on what you need to know, watch the video above. Otherwise, check out our comprehensive guide for the full details. [Beginner's Guide]
Things The Game Doesn't Tell You
In Breath of the Wild, there are numerous important mechanics and concepts that the game never explains outright. At times the game alludes to them, but the majority of the time, you're left to figure them out on your own, either by experimenting or completing a sidequest that introduces a particular mechanic. With so many veiled secrets, we've compiled 14 useful things to know to help you on your journey. For a condensed version of the guide, watch the video above. Otherwise, check out our comprehensive version for the full details. [Things The Game Doesn't Tell You]
How To Care For Your Horse
Breath of the Wild changes the tradition from past games in the series by removing Link's iconic trusty steed, Epona. Instead, you must find your own horse. Check out the video above for some tips on how to better tame and care for it.
How To Find The Master Sword
Breath of the Wild breaks away from tradition, discarding many of the time-honored tropes the series has been known for. Despite this, it still keeps a few iconic elements from past games. The most notable is the Master Sword, which remains a useful tool you can use to complete your quest. But acquiring the blade is no easy task, as it's hidden somewhere beyond your reach. Here are directions to help you find the Master Sword. [How To Find The Master Sword]
For more on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, check out the news stories below.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the latest entry in the critically acclaimed, long-running Zelda series. It's set in a massive open world that's far bigger than any Zelda game before it, packed with distinct locations to explore and enemies to defeat.
With the game out now for both Nintendo Switch and Wii U, we've compiled our full review and our most important features and gameplay videos detailing everything you need to know about this fascinating new entry in The Legend of Zelda series. Be sure to check back often as we update this article with additional articles and videos.
The Review
"No matter how gorgeous its environments are, how clever its enemies are, and how tricky its puzzles get, the fact that Breath of the Wild continues to surprise you with newfound rules and possibilities after dozens of hours is by far its most valuable quality. It's a game that allows you to feel gradually more and more empowered yet simultaneously manages to retain a sense of challenge and mystery--which, together, creates a steady, consistent feeling of gratification throughout the entire experience. Breath of the Wild is a defining moment for The Legend of Zelda series, and the most impressive game Nintendo has ever created."--Peter Brown [Full review]
Flying Guardians Gameplay--Watch as Link does his best to avoid being spotted by the flying guardians in this The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild gameplay.
Early Weapons and Armor Gameplay--Check out some of the cool armor and weapons you can get in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
First 17 Minutes on Nintendo Switch--Watch the first 17 minutes of the Switch version of the game where we explore the Grand Plateau full of enemies and dungeons.
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