Ninja Theory's critically acclaimed action-adventure game, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, may be on the way to Xbox One. The game has, up until now, only been available on PS4 and PC, but the Taiwan Game Software Rating Information board (via Gematsu) recently posted a rating for an Xbox One version, potentially outing an upcoming port.
Lending further weight to a possible Xbox One version, a new rating for Hellblade has also appeared on the Australian Classification board. Ninja Theory hasn't officially announced that it will release the title on Microsoft's console, but the fact that new ratings for it have appeared on two separate ratings boards makes it seem likely that Xbox One owners will soon have a chance to experience the gripping adventure.
Hellblade first released for PS4 and PC in August 2017. The game puts players in the role of the eponymous Senua, a Celtic warrior who embarks on a vision quest to come to grips with the death of her family. GameSpot awarded it an 8 out of 10 in our Hellblade review and called the title "a spellbinding and sympathetic game about loss and redemption." Hellblade was also selected as one of GameSpot's top 10 games of 2017.
"Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is a game that forces you out of your comfort zone, and for all the right reasons. Presenting a troubled young woman's tempestuous journey of self-discovery and redemption through her eyes, developer Ninja Theory's 'indie-AAA' experiment takes a lot of risks when telling its harrowing, introspective story about the often lonely struggles of suffering from past trauma," wrote GameSpot critic Alessandro Fillari.
How will Rebels' events affect Star Wars as a whole?
After 4 seasons on Disney XD, Star Wars Rebels has come to a close--but not without leaving us with some interesting possibilities of things to come. Here are a few of the things that we learned from the series finale and what it could mean for the Star Wars canon as a whole.
8. Hera & Captain Rex Take Part In The Battle Of Endor
Many have speculated for a while now that the above character from Return of the Jedi could be Captain Rex, and with the confirmation in this episode that Rex, alongside Hera Syndulla, were actually there, it appears this theory may actually be true. This is one retcon fans will be overjoyed to see.
7. Jacen Syndulla
We've now learned that Hera was actually pregnant with Kanan's child as she gave birth to Jacen Syndulla, spelled exactly as fans hoped it would be. This is a nod to Jacen Solo, Han & Lea's child in the old Expanded Universe, who would eventually turn to the Dark Side and become Darth Caedus. Will Jacen be Force-sensitive like his father Kanan before him?
6. Sabine Stays On Lothal
With Ezra's sacrifice, Lothal was finally freed from the Empire's grip and provided a huge win for the Rebels. Due to fear of retaliation, Sabine stayed back for many years to ensure that it remained this way. However, such an attack never came and we have now learned that the current timeline has skipped ahead to right after the Battle of Endor seen in Return of the Jedi.
5. Zeb & Kallus Survive
Despite many close encounters throughout the series, Zeb and Kallus both end up surviving and have made it past the Battle of Endor. We even get a nice glimpse of Zeb introducing Kallus to the remaining Lasats, who have embraced Kallus as one of them.
4. Rukh Dies
Rukh has been nearly killed on several occasions during this final season of Star Wars Rebels but he finally met his end in the finale after an epic battle with Zeb Orrelios. If the show creators were to ever do their own take on the Heir to the Empire storyline, Rukh would no longer be alive to serve as the bodyguard to Grand Admiral Thrawn.
3. Ahsoka Lives
In the week prior to the finale, we saw Ezra save Ahsoka from certain death by utilizing the gateway in the Lothal Temple. However, after their run in with Emperor Palpatine, Ahsoka went back through the portal to Malachor and descended down into the Sith Temple. While we are unsure of what she was doing all this time, we see that she has finally resurfaced to join Sabine in their search for Ezra.
2. Ezra & Thrawn May Both Be Alive
In a heroic sacrifice, Ezra stays aboard the Star Destroyer and goes into hyperspace with the Purrgil. We see Thrawn captured but still alive when they make the jump. This leaves the possibility for Thrawn to still be around past the events of Endor should they decide to follow up on the show. If they wanted to, they could even do their own version of Heir to the Empire with Thrawn collecting the pieces of the shattered Empire after Endor, albeit without Rukh.
1. Possibility For More To Come
With the exception of Kanan, everyone on the Ghost Crew is still alive, leaving open the possibility for the continuation of the series. The final moment in the Rebels finale intentionally leaves that option open, as Sabine and Ahsoka seemingly are about to embark on a journey to find Ezra. With the time skip now placing the Ghost Crew after the Battle of Endor, there is plenty of room to explore where they were all at during the Original Trilogy as well as show them taking part in big moments, such as Hera and Rex on Endor. Whatever route they choose to take, here's to hoping this isn't the last time we see the Ghost Crew in action.
By Anonymous on Mar 07, 2018 11:55 pm We check out new pre-match starting locations, optimizations, and more in the latest update for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds on Xbox One.
Arcade racing games have been few and far between during this console generation, which makes Gravel's straightforward approach feel almost like a throwback. On its surface, Milestone's latest appears to toe the line between being an authentic simulation of off-road racing, and a rough-and-tumble arcade experience. There are myriad driver assists that let you tune the difficulty to your liking, and the option to tweak each vehicle's ride height, differentials, and so on, gives you some degree of performance-based customisation. Yet the effect these options have on Gravel's driving model are negligible at best. This is an unpretentious arcade racer that's incredibly easy to pick up and play, but this simplicity also contributes to a lack of heart-pounding excitement.
Gravel's single player career mode, dubbed "Off-road masters", has you globetrotting between events that mix up different race types and disciplines, with each one loosely connected by the concept of a Gravel TV show. There's not much of substance to this structure beyond the inclusion of an unenthusiastic commentator imparting a few tired lines before and after every race, and a few quasi boss fights that bookend each block of episodes. The latter do at least come locked and loaded with some corny FMV introductions, where fictional racing drivers strike poses in what can only be described as a flaming hellscape. For as amusing as I often found these brief interludes, the mano-e-mano races that follow suffer from the same prevalent problem Gravel does as a whole: they're just kind of boring.
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That's not to say Gravel's driving model is especially flawed. There's an inherent burst of dopamine that comes from careening around a corner with your car sideways, and the breakneck sense of speed that's achieved when hurtling through the verdurous forests of Alaska is certainly thrilling. But moments like this are disappointingly fleeting. You'll drive on tracks in thunderstorms and in blizzards, and on tarmac, dirt, mud, and grass; yet with the exception of some tyre-spinning snow, there isn't a discernible difference in feel between these contrasting road surfaces. The same can be said of Gravel's vehicles, too, with a handling model that feels loose and floaty across the board, offering no clear distinction from vehicle to vehicle; while the physics engine is consistently bizarre. I encountered numerous instances where a stray bush was enough to send my car soaring through the air in a vomit-inducing spin, and a slight nudge from a rival driver is often all it takes to halt your vehicle's momentum.
All of this speaks to a lack of depth to Gravel's off-road racing. This wouldn't be an issue on its own, but the simplicity of its action craves an exciting assortment of tracks to really coalesce its various systems into something approaching an engaging racing game, and Gravel falls short of the mark. There are outliers, of course: the point-to-point cross country races through Alaska and the sun-drenched beaches of Namibia are highlights due to their white-knuckle nature and environmental variety. However, the rest fail to get the blood pumping with any sort of regularity. There are a few real world Rallycross tracks, but most of the courses on offer are fictional, and it's a shame they're not more imaginative. The majority of the time I felt like I was simply going through the motions, even after bumping the difficulty up to hard for a more substantial challenge. And this feeling is only exacerbated by the limited number of environments on offer, with multiple tracks taking place in the same locations.
Meanwhile, multiplayer options are confined to creating your own lobby to invite friends, or jumping into a quick match in the hopes of finding others to race against--but this is easier said than done. After numerous attempts I've only managed to find a solitary match, which was populated with three other people (the rest of the grid was made up of AI drivers). Other than this I've had no luck finding another race, even a week after launch.
Visually, weather and lighting effects are occasionally impressive, but otherwise Gravel's tracks mostly look flat, and a short draw distance leads to shadows and foliage frequently popping into view. There's also a lack of detail to each vehicle's body, and a smoothness to each one that gives the illusion they're coated in a sheen of vaseline. They look more like toy cars than the high-powered mud-churners they should be.
In my mind's eye, Gravel's bland visuals contribute to a game that doesn't look too dissimilar from the seven year old titles it most closely resembles. There's something appreciable about its no-nonsense style, and there's definitely some intermittent fun to be had with its arcade style racing. But it doesn't do anything that its contemporaries haven't done better before, and it fails to stand out as an enjoyable alternative, which is unfortunately reflected by its barren multiplayer component. Like the fireworks that occasionally ignite throughout select races, Gravel's attempts at excitement don't quite dazzle.
Marvel and Disney recently brought the Avengers: Infinity War release date forward, so the movie is coming out earlier than previously expected. While that's exciting for those of us eager to see Iron Man, Captain America, Black Panther, and the gang take on Thanos, it also means there's less time to get caught up on everything that has happened so far.
Watching every MCU movie that has been released thus far sounds like a mammoth task, but since it's all been building up to this, we reckon it's one worth undertaking. To make things a little easier, and to give you the best catch-up experience you could have, GameSpot's very own Dave Jewitt has put together a handy watch order.
You might think that you don't need a watch order and that you can simply see them using the order they were released and, yes, you can do that, but there's a better way. Since some events in the MCU take place in parallel or reference each other, there's actually a more ideal chronology. Dave has also done a little extra work and suggested the best Marvel One-Shots to watch too. These are shorter mini-movies that were available as part of the home releases on DVD, Blu-ray, and digitally. While not essential to the overall MCU, they're well worth checking out as they provide a little extra colour to the MCU and some deeper insights into important characters.
If you'd prefer to see a list of the movies in Dave's suggested order instead of hearing the lineup delivered in his dulcet tones, take a look below.
Captain America: The First Avenger
Marvel One Shot: Agent Carter
Iron Man
Hulk
Iron Man 2
Marvel One Shot: A Funny Thing Happened on the way to Thor's Hammer
The first two months of 2018 have already seen some great TV shows, including Altered Carbon, The End of the F***ing World, Black Lightning, Everything Sucks, and the return of Jessica Jones. But there's loads more to come. While fans will have to wait until 2019 before we get more Stranger Things and Game of Thrones, there are still a ton of small screen goodies worth getting excited about. There's the return of some of 2017's best shows (Mindhunter, Ozark, Black Mirror), more offerings from Marvel and DC, some lavish reworkings of classic sci-fi and horror properties, and a handful of intriguing new titles. So here's the biggest TV shows to watch over next ten months...
21. Krypton
SYFY, March 21
SYFY takes a step into the DCEU with Krypton, a Superman prequel series created by David S. Goyer (Man of Steel, The Dark Knight). The program will follow Superman's grandfather, Seyg El (Cameron Cuffe), as he fights to bring honor back to the House of El, while attempting to save Krypton from falling into complete chaos. The series is billed as a prequel but the timeline will allegedly take place in the past, present, and future. And since this is a DC show, we're expecting other comic-book heroes--like Adam Strange and Hawkwoman--to make appearances too.
20. Maniac
Netflix
Maniac will probably be one of the weirder series of the year. Given the names attached, though, the show comes with huge buzz. Cary Fukunaga helms the dark comedy, which stars Emma Stone, Jonah Hill, and Justin Theroux. The story centers on a patient living in a psychiatric hospital who escapes reality by living his life inside a fantasy world maintained solely inside his own mind. It sounds bonkers, but if Fukunaga brings the same sensibilities he brought to True Detective, the network may have a winner on its hands.
19. Roseanne
ABC, March 27
Roseanne was one of the defining comedies of the late '80s and '90s--it took the standard sitcom family format and applied it to a situation that was immediately relatable to its millions of fans, as the Conners struggled with work, money, and relationships. The original cast, including Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalfe, and Sara Gilbert, have reunited after 21 years for a new batch of episodes. The new season has clearly rewritten the controversial events of the original run's finale (which included the death of Goodman's character), but if the first trailer is anything to go by, the chemistry between the actors is still there, so expect laughter and tears in equal measure.
18. Sharp Objects
June, HBO
The HBO drama is inspired by Gillian Flynn's novel of the same name. The series stars Amy Adams as a journalist who heads home after a stint in a psychiatric facility, only to find herself investigating the murder of two girls. If you take the tone and subject matter of Flynn's previous work (Gone Girl) and add Jean-Marc Vallee's (Big Little Lies) directorial skills into the mix, it's easy to see Sharp Objects' edgy allure.
17. Titans
DC digital channel
While the quality of DC's movie output has been variable (to say the least), its roster of TV shows remains remarkably consistent. Titans is the latest addition. A live-action version of the Teen Titans, it's been in development since 2014, but shifting channels and cancelled pilots has meant very slow progress to the screen. But it is finally set to premiere in 2018, on DC's currently untitled new digital service. Australian actor Brenton Thwaites (Gods of Egypt, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) plays Dick Grayson/Robin, leading a team of young superheroes that includes Starfire, Raven, and Beast Boy.
16. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Netflix
The Coen Brothers are coming to TV. That sentence alone should get people excited. The duo--who brought classics like Fargo, The Big Lebowski, and No Country for Old Men to the big screen--will both write and direct a new western anthology series for Netflix. The six episode program will star Tim Blake Nelson, with each episode following a different character and story. Not much else has been announced regarding the series, but that's fine. The Coen Brothers are coming to TV and that's pretty awesome.
15. The Umbrella Academy
Netflix
A comic book property outside of Marvel's purview is on its way to Netflix. The Umbrella Academy comes from the mind of My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way. The series tells the story of some not-pregnant women who suddenly give birth to a bunch of superpowered babies. Taking place in an alternate timeline--one where JFK is still very much alive--the story follows seven kids as they undergo training to save the world. Ellen Page has been tapped to star in the program, and Way will serve as producer.
14. Cloak and Dagger
Freeform, June 7
On the fact of it, the upcoming Marvel show Cloak and Dagger seems similar to Hulu's own Marvel series Runaways--runaway teens coming to terms with their emerging superpowers. But Cloak and Dagger, based on the popular '80s comic book, should make for a more darker and emotional ride. Aubrey Joseph and Olivia Holt play two kids who are living on the streets of New York, using their control over darkness and light to fight a drug epidemic sweeping the city.
13. The Twilight Zone
CBS: All Access
Since anthology TV shows are all the rage now, it seems only right that the granddaddy that started it all come out of retirement. Jordan Peele (Get Out, Key and Peele) and Simon Kinberg (Deadpool, Logan) have teamed up to bring a new Twilight Zone to the masses. Sure, multiple versions of The Twilight Zone have graced the big and small screen over the past 60 years--some better than others--but now seems like the perfect time for the series to return.
12. Ozark, Season 2
Netflix
When Ozark premiered last year, many compared it to Breaking Bad, both in terms of its plot (an ordinary family man who chooses a life of crime) and its mix of violent thrills and dark humor. But the show quickly grew into its own thing and emerged as one of 2017's most enjoyable original series. Season 2 already has a teaser and has been shooting since last fall, so there's a good chance of it arriving in 2018. Jason Bateman returns as money-laundering dad Marty Byrde, with Laura Linney as his estranged but equally duplicitous wife Wendy. As Bateman says: "It's a good escalation of everything as far: danger, the business challenges, and--domestically--our relationship."
11. Watchmen
HBO
Zack Snyder's Watchmen movie was visually stunning, to be sure. The story, however, was a bit lacking. Is it possible a TV series is the right way to go? We'll soon see, as HBO has tapped Damon Lindelof (LOST, The Leftovers) to helm a small-screen adaptation of Alan Moore's iconic graphic novel. There's huge buzz behind the series, but fans have sort of been left in the dark on what to expect. Will this draw from Moore's comic, the 2012 prequel story, or DC's 2017 sequel, Doomsday Clock?
10. The Haunting of Hill House
Netflix
Mike Flanagan (Oculus, Gerald's Game) is one of the best horror directors working today, and 2018 will see him turn his talents to TV. Produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin TV, this is an adaptation of Shirley Jackson's 1959 novel, which was also turned into the classic 1963 movie The Haunting (the less said about the 1999 remake the better). Annabeth Gish (Sons of Anarchy, The West Wing) stars as Mrs. Dudley, the caretaker of a haunted estate, with roles for Timothy Hutton (All the Money in the World) and Gerald's Game's Carla Gugino. Flanagan has written and directed the whole 10-part series, and this could be one of the year's great horror shows.
9. Legion, Season 2
FX, February 8
Noah Hawley's (Fargo) Legion accomplished some of the most intense, strange, and visually stunning TV moments of 2017. So of course the anticipation is high for Season 2. Not only has David Haller (Dan Stevens) embraced his super-mutant abilities, it seems that the Marvel story will dig deeper into the history of The Shadow King. While nothing has been confirmed, hopes are high that Professor Xavier will grace the X-Men spinoff with his presence.
8. Luther, Series 5
BBC
Fans of Luther were both excited and dismayed when the series returned for a two-episode fourth season in 2015. With a busy actor like Idris Elba playing the title role, sometimes schedules can be tight. That said, it looks like Elba has donned his signature tweed coat for another go-round as brilliant detective John Luther. We don't know what sort of gruesome crimes he will be investigating, but one thing is for certain: Idris Elba is at his best when the world is at its worst. Right now, John Luther is the hero we need and deserve.
7. Lost In Space
Netflix, April 13
The iconic '60s sci-fi series is getting a big-budget makeover from Netflix, and the first trailer appeared recently. It looks a lot darker and more dramatic than the original, but the plot remains the same--the Robinson family find themselves stranded on an alien planet after a colonisation mission goes wrong. The cast includes Molly Parker (House of Cards), Toby Stephens (Black Sails), and Parker Posey (The Good Wife), with Game of Thrones and the upcoming Hellboy reboot director Neil Marshall helming several episodes.
6. The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Netflix
Channeling the success of Riverdale, another Archie Comics story was in the works at The CW. But due to their concern of having too many witch shows--the network's Charmed reboot is still on the horizon--the untitled Sabrina the Teenage Witch series was handed over to Netflix. The series will explore the origins of the half-witch, half-mortal as she battles the evil forces that threaten her friends and family. Tonally, Deadline describes the series as being "in the vein of Rosemary's Baby and The Exorcist."
5. Mindhunter Season 2
Netflix
This is another Netflix show without a confirmed release date, but star Jonathan Groff has said that the second season of the period crime thriller is to start shooting early this year, so a late 2018 premiere is possible. The first season of Mindhunter showed that producer David Fincher was just at home with small-screen serial killer thrills as he is in movies such as Zodiac and Seven. The balance between a seriously dark crime procedural and a beautifully performed, character-driven drama was exceptional, so hopes are extremely high for Season 2.
4. Marvel's Luke Cage/Daredevil
Netflix, June 22 (Luke Cage)
Iron Fist and The Defenders may have cracked the impeccable partnership Netflix cemented with Marvel but that doesn't mean all hope is lost with the comic book giant's street level heroes. While Frank Castle came in to disrupt Marvel's small screen universe, it's clear that Daredevil and Luke Cage still have more work to do.
3. Black Mirror, Season 5
Netflix
Netflix has confirmed that Charlie Brooker's hugely acclaimed sci-fi anthology series will return for a fifth season. While the streaming giant is yet to announce a release date, the previous two seasons arrived a year apart, so there's good chance we might see Black Mirror Season 5 before the end of the year. Season 4 was the strongest season to date, so expect the next one to deliver more disturbing but darkly funny predictions about the way technology continues to shape our lives. Can't wait.
2. Castle Rock
Hulu
The Stephen King renaissance has shown no sign of slowing down and with Castle Rock, Hulu's aiming to bring the author's story universe to the small-screen. The program's cast features names like Sissy Spacek, Bill Skarsgard, and Melanie Lynskey. But what makes Castle Rock so special is the connected nature of the anthology series itself. Fans should expect to see familiar stories, characters, and themes that originated in the author's previous works. There may be a decent wait before Pennywise the Dancing Clown returns to the big-screen, but that's okay. We're about to head back into Shawshank Prison, and that's pretty dang cool.
1. Westworld, Season 2
HBO, April 22
It's been about a year since Westworld's first run ended on HBO. Throughout a season filled with jaw-dropping twists and gut-punching revelations, the end of Season 1 left fans with so many questions. Hopefully, the answers will be delivered once Season 2 hits the cable giant. While speculation has us wondering if the show will follow the path Michael Crichton's original film took--could Delos introduce audiences to a Medieval and Roman World in 2018?-- there's a surefire bet the new episodes will be rife with chaos. Oh, and Samurais. There's totally going to be Samurais.
The Solid Gold limited-time mode may now be over, but Fortnite players don't have to wait very long to take part in the game's next special event. Epic is kicking off another limited-time mode for Battle Royale on PS4, Xbox One, and PC tomorrow, March 8, and this one promises to be one of the most competitive yet.
Battle Royale's next limited-time mode is called Teams of 20. As you could probably gather from its name, this new game mode still features 100 players total, similar to a typical match in Battle Royale, but this time they're divided up into five teams of 20. You can watch the brief announcement trailer for the new game mode above.
Teams of 20 is one of roughly five limited-time modes Epic teased would be coming to Fortnite: Battle Royale "in the next month or so." The developer had said it was planning to introduce game types that feature team sizes in between 50v50 and squads (which features four-player groups). Other limited-time modes that players can expect in the near future include a modified version of December's 50v50 event, as well as a Blitz Mode that features shorter match times than normal.
Teams of 20 marks the second limited-time mode of Fortnite: Battle Royale's Season 3, following the Solid Gold event that ran last week. Season 3 kicked off in February with the release of Fortnite's 3.0.0 patch and the new Battle Pass, which features 30 more rewards tiers than previous Battle Passes; you can take a look at all of the Season 3 Battle Pass rewards in our gallery. Among the new weapons Epic plans to introduce to Battle Royale this season are jetpacks, although those were temporarily delayed due to a "last minute design issue."
The plans for WrestleMania are set, but there still needs to be backup options, just in case. Prepare for the worst. Hope for the best. Because all it takes is one wrong move, and a top Superstar can wind up on the injury list with a muscle tear or a broken bone.
Here is the complete list of full-time WWE Superstars who are currently hurt. How does their absence affect WrestleMania 34, and how do they fit into the bigger picture once they're healthy? A few months is a lifetime in WWE; these superstars will need to play some serious catch-up.
14. Big Cass
Injury: Torn ACL
Injury came at a bad time for Big Cass. He had dropped the dead weight (Enzo Amore) off his back and was ready for a mid-card push. Unfortunately, in the process of wrapping up his feud against Amore in a Brooklyn street fight, Cass tore his ACL, necessitating surgery. He estimated that he'll be returning to in-ring action shortly after WrestleMania.
The main event picture is so crowded that it's unlikely Cass would have been in universal title contention anyway. But as a midcard talent, vying for the Intercontinental title? Absolutely. Hopefully, Cass can pick up where he left off come April. A feud with Braun Strowman would be a great way to do that.
13. Big Show
Injury: Hip damage
Big Show was in the best shape of his life. He dropped 60 pounds, and he was showing off his newly found abs on social media. But then, in a steel cage match against Braun Strowman, Big Show tweaked his hip, which required surgery in order to resurface it.
Originally, Big Show planned on retiring from wrestling after this latest run. But now, with unfinished business and a perfect comeback story in the making, will Big Show come back one more time for a farewell victory lap? He says he'll be back in the ring soon (no word on his WrestleMania availability), but there's still no official date of return.
12. Paige
Injury: Neck damage
This one is just a shame. After two years filled with personal and professional setbacks, Paige was back on WWE television as the head of her own stable, Absolution.
But then, tragedy struck. Sasha Banks kicked Paige in the back, and the whiplash aggravated the neck injury that almost ended her career. And this time, WWE doctors weren't going to take any more chances. Paige hasn't wrestled since then (December 2017), and multiple sources have confirmed that her in-ring career is over.
Even without her in-ring presence, the Absolution stable is killing it on Raw. It's sad to imagine what could have been, had Paige's health held together.
11. Dean Ambrose
Injury: Right triceps tendon tear
Back in December, Dean Ambrose suffered a high grade triceps tear, most likely when Seth Rollins dove onto him outside the ring. He had a successful surgery to repair the damage; Michael Cole announced that Ambrose would be out of action for approximately nine months.
That takes him out of WrestleMania entirely; even SummerSlam (2018) is no certainty. Aside from ruining The Shield reunion, Ambrose's injury probably affected the WrestleMania storyline. Jason Jordan replaced Dean Ambrose as a tag team partner. Was this supposed to be an Ambrose vs. Rollins feud in the making? Would they have helped Roman Reigns win at WrestleMania, or backstabbed him at the moment of truth? We'll never know for sure.
10. Jason Jordan
Injury: Neck (disc) damage
For weeks, the rumors were that Jason Jordan was working through a neck injury. But then in early February, Jordan underwent surgery to fix a disc in his neck, confirming those rumors. Angle later confirmed on Raw that Jordan would miss WrestleMania.
Dean Ambrose was Plan A for Seth Rollins. Jason Jordan was Plan B. What's going to be Plan C? Coming off his 60+ minute performance on the Raw Gauntlet match, he can probably do whatever he wants. Still, this must be frustrating for The Architect, who is out of the main event picture at Mania. He'll have to bide his time.
9. Jeff Hardy
Injury: Torn right rotator cuff
Honestly, it's a minor miracle that Jeff Hardy is moving at all. He started wrestling as a teenager, and he's never, not even for an instant, let his hand off the throttle. Hundreds and hundreds of daredevil stunts exact a toll. This time, it's a torn rotator cuff, sustained when Jeff competed in a six-pack challenge back in September.
Originally, Jeff was scheduled to return to the ring by May--one month after WrestleMania. But the most recent rumors state that Jeff is training for his in-ring return right now and will make it back in time for WrestleMania 34 if all goes well. It's also been reported that Jeff's surgeon has approved his in-ring return; all he needs now is the green light from WWE.
Who knows--maybe a dip in Lake of Reincarnation is what Jeff needs to become Brother Nero, and he can help 'Woken' Matt Hardy revive his floundering gimmick.
8. R-Truth
Injury: Shoulder damage
R-Truth is one of the senior members of the WWE roster. He's 46 years old, and he's been with the company, on and off, since 2000. He was engaged in a low-level feud with Goldust and Elias before injuring his shoulder. He had surgery this past October.
R-Truth's injury probably did not affect any Mania storylines; he's out of his prime, and he's been putting younger guys over for the past several years. But his comedic timing would be welcome at the big show, even if he doesn't actually compete.
7. Samoa Joe
Injury: Right foot tissue rupture
This injury also came at a really bad time. Samoa Joe was being pushed as a main event talent on the same level as Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, and Braun Strowman. He was part of a new type of big man, who was as agile and light-footed as he was powerful.
But during a match against Rhyno in January, Joe felt something "pop" in his foot, and it turned out that he sustained a serious foot injury. Not only did he get removed from the Mixed Match Challenge (he was slated to be Bayley's partner), but all his scheduled appearances prior to WrestleMania were cancelled. It looks like he's going to miss the big show as well.
Joe is 38 years old. If WWE wants to give him a world title run when he returns, they need to book it quickly because he's not getting any younger.
6. The Brian Kendrick
Injury: Broken orbital bone and nose
The GTS is a brutal finisher. Invented by Hideo Itami (and further popularized by CM Punk), it starts with a fireman's carry. The wrestler then drops his opponent, face first, onto a rising knee.
If you want to see what happens when this move actually connects, click this link. Itami broke The Brian Kendrick's nose and orbital bone on the December 25 episode of Raw. The estimated recovery time is two months, which means he should be back in time for WrestleMania, provided all goes well.
A lot has happened in the cruiserweight division since Kendrick was injured. The former Cruiserweight champion, Enzo Amore, was fired under suspicion of rape. Rich Swann left the company after a domestic abuse incident. And the title is up for grabs in a bracket tournament. Kendrick will come back to a division that's in better shape than when he left it.
5. Noam Dar
Injury: Meniscus tear
Noam Dar was one of many cruiserweights whose talents were squandered by poor booking. He was a lackey for Enzo Amore and had little time to define himself as a character. But now that Triple H has taken charge of the division, better days might be ahead.
Dar had surgery in December and was projected to be out for five months--slightly past the WrestleMania cutoff point. When Dar gets healthy enough for in-ring action, WWE Creative should hit the reset button on him. Start all over again, and pretend the last year and a half never happened.
4. Alicia Fox
Injury: Broken tailbone
Alicia Fox injured herself during rehearsals for the first women's Royal Rumble, and that's the worst part about it. Fox hit her prime during that weird nether-realm between the Women's Revolution and the Divas era. Her participation in the Rumble would have been a great way to acknowledge her underrated contributions.
Unfortunately, that didn't come to pass, and now, WrestleMania is too crowded to fit Fox in somewhere. She'll get to be in a multi-woman tag match, at best, if she makes it back to active competition in time.
3. Epico Colon, Primo Colon
Injury: Shoulder damage, Knee damage
Epico and Primo have not been consequential since 2012. That they are both on the shelf is neither a factor nor a non-factor. The buzz simply isn't there for either of them. And the current tag team scene is too competitive for them to register, least of all at WrestleMania.
There's nothing they need to do once they return other than win. These two men are part a famous wrestling family; all they need is a shot, and they'll probably take it. No more matadors. No more selling timeshares. WWE needs to let the Colons be themselves.
2. Samir Singh
Injury: Torn ACL
Samir Singh is a no-go for WrestleMania. He tore his ACL during a spot with Bobby Roode on SmackDown, and he'll be rehabbing his leg for the foreseeable future.
Currently, Jinder Mahal has one Singh brother guarding him. And fans barely miss Samir, or even know the difference between Samir and active brother Sunil; they have such shallow characterization that their personalities are impossible to tell apart.
When Samir returns, the two brothers should break from Mahal and strike out on their own as a tag team. It's an unlikely path of success. But it's an even more unlikely path if they continue to pin their careers on the Modern Maharaja.
1. Tamina
Injury: Torn rotator cuff
Unlike Fox, Tamina managed to wrestle in the Rumble. Then, she went on medical leave for a torn rotator cuff. Her chances of making it to WrestleMania are quite slim.
One of the main problems with Tamina is that as physically dominant as she is, her mic skills don't measure up. And that's a problem, since Nia Jax--a more popular, comparable monster--can cut a great promo. When Tamina gets back, she needs to a make strong ally who can talk--a better ally than Lana, for example--if she wants to keep her job.
PlayStation 4 is now more than four years old, and in that time it's amassed a substantial library of games. It was difficult to keep up with all of the quality releases even if you were onboard from day one; for those who have picked up a PS4 late, the number of games now available can be positively overwhelming.
You're unlikely to ever play everything PS4 has to offer, but we're here to help you ensure you play some worthwhile games without breaking the bank. As is to be expected from a system that's now several years old, there's a wide array of games that can be picked up for quite cheap. We're highlighting many of the best games that can be had for no more than $20 on the US PlayStation Store. Be sure to let us know your recommendations in the comments below.
Nex Machina developer Housemarque has been focused almost exclusively on twin-stick shooters for the last decade. Starting with Super Stardust HD and running through games like Resogun and Dead Nation, it's experimented with different spins on the genre. Nex Machina feels like the culmination of those efforts, offering intense, high-octane action that constantly has you analyzing your surroundings and your options for disposing of enemies. It's an incredibly fun and satisfying experience to pick up and play, but it also features a variety of wrinkles and secrets for high-score chasers. Add in the gorgeous, neon-infused visuals, and you've got the finest output of Housemarque to date--which makes it all the more upsetting that the studio has decided to shift gears and go in a different direction. Still, you won't find a better example of its work than Nex Machina. | Chris Pereira
Journey
Plenty of games have stunning graphics, or heart-wrenching stories, or interactivity that stands head and shoulders above other offerings. Journey manages to have all of those and still amounts to more than the sum of its parts. Between traversing glittering sand and soaring to new heights with the help of your mystical scarf, you'll uncover hidden murals that hint at the game's story. For all that it does, Journey is also commendable for the conventions it abandons. The game does away with traditional dialogue and narration, preferring instead to let players interpret the adventure for themselves through sights and sounds.
You won't need to experience it alone, though. In most cases you'll share your journey with another player-controlled character who you communicate with only through audible chirps. While the turmoil of accidentally losing your new friend hits hard as the environment becomes more threatening, finding them again and keeping them close in times of hardship is an unforgettable emotional experience. The unmistakable style in developer Thatgamecompany's design colliding with Austin Wintory's enchanting soundtrack makes Journey a unique experience that can't be missed. | Jess McDonell
Sonic Mania
Created by members of the Sonic fan-hack community under Sega's watch, Sonic Mania exudes passion and reverence in its recreation of nostalgic visuals, sounds, and level designs. But the game isn't content with senselessly regurgitating the past; rather, it expands upon the familiar with new ideas of its own and delivers plenty of inventive concepts that diversify and build upon the series' fast-paced level design. Sonic Mania is smart and interpretive in its approach, leveraging the strengths of its design and visuals to craft not only the best Sonic game ever made, but an amazing platforming experience overall. If you've enjoyed Sonic at any point in your life, you owe it to yourself to play Sonic Mania. And even if you're not a longtime fan, the fast-paced platforming on display is a fantastic introduction to Sega's beloved blue blur. | Matt Espineli
Fez
Despite being nearly six years old, Fez is still worth playing today. While it initially presents itself as a 2D game, it quickly reveals a third dimension and unfolds into something truly special as a result. You can rotate the game's seemingly 2D environments in 90-degree increments, which allows you to bring elements from the background into the foreground, often to reveal a hidden path. It's a tricky system to wrap your head around at first, but with a simple selection of puzzles to get you going, you can pick it up in no time. From this point on, Fez pushes you to contort your problem-solving techniques as it escalates to truly complex brain teasers that introduce cryptic symbols to match the ever-more-mysterious atmosphere. It's one of the few truly unique games around, and with the sequel cancelled long ago, it seems that will be the case for the foreseeable future. | Peter Brown
Axiom Verge
Axiom Verge is another take on the Metroidvania style, but it distinguishes itself through its wide variety of weapons and tools--most notably, the Address Disruptor, which affects the environment and each enemy type in different ways. It's also a game with an impressive sense of scale and no shortage of secrets to uncover, encouraging multiple playthroughs. Add in an excellent soundtrack and tantalizing story, and there's a lot to like here. | Chris Pereira
Bloodborne
The beauty of video games is how you're able to set foot in worlds you'd never want to visit in real life. Such is the case with Yharnam, the central locale of From Software's Bloodborne. You're a visitor and a hunter in a land without hope. Practically all its inhabitants are possessed with a zombie-like affliction and they want you dead. Still, every locale is inviting in its own haunting and disturbing ways; the more oppressive the environment, the more engrossing Bloodborne feels. The surrounding European-inspired architecture is as thoroughly pervasive as it is detailed. Between the gothic spires and array of imaginative melee weapons, Bloodborne often feels like an unofficial successor to Castlevania. Its enemies range from spectral maidens to more frighteningly supernatural creatures that bear much of the game's H.P. Lovecraft influence. And even if its gameplay and brutal combat borrows heavily from the studio's marquee series, Dark Souls, Bloodborne still manages to stand on its own. Bloodborne's backstories are less opaque than that of Dark Souls' mysteries, but that doesn't make this PlayStation 4 exclusive any less intriguing. | Miguel Concepcion
Undertale
Undertale watches you. It knows you through your actions. You don't have to hurt anyone, but you can hurt everyone. The consequences are hardly laid bare, but they are always alluded to in this retro-style RPG by independent developer Toby Fox. Undertale is both a culmination of the most chilling creepypasta and the most adorable, lovable characters you could imagine. It's all wrapped into a throwback turn-based RPG that incorporates dialogue trees in combat with elements of the bullet hell style for its combat.
One of Undertale's greatest achievements is its ability to portray emotion and frame scenes through writing and an old-school art style. However, the most impactful piece of the puzzle is music: Its soundtrack evokes such a strong emotional response that very few games capture. The cozy, heartwarming jingle that plays in Snowdin town makes you wish you could chill at the local bar Grillby's with its diverse community of monsters. Papyrus' theme is equal parts silly and catchy, perfectly encapsulating the character himself. Hotland's tense, foreboding rhythm gets an electronic remix in a later stage that empowers you to push forward. The list goes on, but the point is that Undertale's masterful use of music becomes inseparable from the story it tells.
It's a sort of love letter to Earthbound, but Toby Fox crafted a game that should be respected in its own right. Very few games evoke heartbreak, terror, and joy as powerfully as Undertale in such a short period of time; and in that regard, it's one of the best independent games ever made. | Michael Higham
Overcooked
Multiplayer games that can be played with a single Joy-Con are a real treat--wherever you go with the system, you're able to easily play together with another person. And that's good news for Overcooked, a game that becomes exponentially better when played with at least one other person. What starts out as a relatively tame game where you help each other chop some vegetables and get them served on a plate becomes a frantic rush to put out fires, get ingredients distributed between two moving vehicles, and other ridiculous scenarios. | Chris Pereira
Iconoclasts
There's no shortage of Metroidvania titles out there, but Iconoclasts stands tall as much more than a simple game about exploring the world while solving puzzles and fighting bosses. Sure, you swing a wrench that can interact with objects and whack enemies over the head, but the magic of this game goes far deeper than the tools at your disposal. Iconoclasts is a story about conflict: science vs. religion, nature vs. technology, old vs. young. And that serves as an incredible backdrop for dynamic characters that extend far beyond their 16-bit look. It's worth playing just to see where they--and you, as the mechanic Robin--end up. | Tony Wilson
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
You may have heard that Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, the final Metal Gear game to feature the involvement of series creator Hideo Kojima, has flaws. The last chunk of the game involves replaying earlier missions with small tweaks, and certain late-game story content was consigned to a special edition bonus feature. Despite all of that, The Phantom Pain stands as a seminal example of what an open-world action game can be. While still retaining much of what makes a Metal Gear game so distinct, it presents players with a vast open world and the ability to tackle its challenges in many, many ways.
The mechanics of Ground Zeroes have been fine-tuned, and you can leverage them in a multitude of ways as you take part in the game's consistently excellent, thrilling missions. Just as enjoyable are the emergent hijinks you'll encounter along the way, and all of this is made better by the consistent progression of building up your own personal army. Although it's undoubtedly an experience best played after playing making your way through the prior games, The Phantom Pain is a game that everyone should ultimately try. It holds up now, even after a few years; all that's changed is the price tag. | Chris Pereira
Celeste
Celeste may look like another pixelated platformer with a youthful protagonist, but it quickly transforms into a brutal, tightly orchestrated gauntlet of death that only the best players can master. It challenges you to traverse spike-lined caverns with a modest selection of skills, with alternate pathways that push your mettle even further as you strive to acquire every last hidden item. You will die hundreds of times, but with quick restarts and a catchy soundtrack, there's never any downtime to wallow in defeat, only a new opportunity to show the game what you're made of. The action and difficulty curve are accompanied by a surprisingly engaging story that adds just the right amount of context to make your arduous journey feel justified, and to solidify Celeste as one of the biggest surprises so far of 2018. | Peter Brown
Shovel Knight
This is admittedly a bit of a cheat, as you're best off buying Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, which includes all three of the campaigns released so far (and more content to come) for $25. But just $10 will get you a single campaign which is more than worth the price of entry. Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment puts you in the shoes of one of the main game's antagonists, Specter Knight, as he takes his own unique journey through the same levels featured in the original game. As with Plague Knight's campaign, the unique mechanics at play here (like the dash attack) make for a much different experience. You would be best-served by starting with the base Shovel Knight campaign, but whichever version you play, you'll be treated to a modern take on retro platformers that bests many of the classics it draws inspiration from. | Chris Pereira
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection
If there was one first-party PlayStation 3 series that was deemed essential, Uncharted would be it. The Tomb Raider-inspired mix of treasure hunting, puzzle solving, and gunplay was a fitting match for Naughty Dog's penchant for character-driven action-adventure games. Every installment has it share of large set-piece moments, but these dramatic sections do not overshadow the games' engaging journeys of Nathan Drake and his many collaborators. And even though Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is considered by many as the series' high point, the first and third games are nonetheless rich in delightful archeological discoveries and engrossing battles.
Experiencing the first three games remastered on the PlayStation 4 is a no-brainer, especially when Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection was handled by Bluepoint Games, the studio responsible for the recent Shadow of the Colossus remake. Upgrading this trilogy to 60 frames per second alone is enough to command the attention of any Uncharted fan, let alone any fan of the genre. The addition of a photo mode, improved textures, and new Trophies only sweetens the deal. | Miguel Concepcion
Bastion
Supergiant Games' debut, Bastion, set the stage for everything else the developer created. This isometric action RPG tells a gripping story of a world destroyed by a catastrophic event referred to as The Calamity in the city of Caelondia. You control Bastion's protagonist, The Kid, who is led by the charismatic narrator named Rucks in a journey to piece the city back together. Very few survivors are left, and hostile monsters litter Caelondia, which is the impetus to put a varied arsenal of melee and projectile weapons to use. The Bastion acts as a sort of home base that slowly comes together as you progress and collect cores at the end of each level.
Rucks' deep, instantly recognizable voice (that of Logan Cunningham) adds a level of grandeur to the story that's superbly supported by a truly remarkable soundtrack (by Darren Korb) that's vaguely Celtic, Western, and trip-hop all at the same time. Bastion's fantastical hand-painted art style (by Jen Zee) breathes life into a world nearly devoid of it, torn apart by a conflict of different cultures. These elements came to be staples of Supergiant's work, and Bastion is still a sterling example of the team's ability to craft a game that's both fun and heartfelt. | Michael Higham
Transistor
Transistor, the follow-up to Bastion, would take many of the striking features of that game (like the hand-painted art style, for one) but twist them for a sci-fi, cyberpunk tale. Red was a singer who had her voice physically stolen in an attack on the city of Cloudbank, and she's the one you control in this unique isometric action RPG. The Transistor, a sword-like weapon that killed a man in the attack, becomes Red's tool for fighting back against an army of robots known as The Process, controlled by an evil collective known as The Camerata. Yes, it has a lot going on, but that's how it is with Supergiant's games. The Transistor glows and speaks; it trapped the consciousness and voice of the man it was used to kill, which means this dead man becomes Red's companion throughout the game, similar to the narrator in Bastion (also voiced by Logan Cunningham). What sets Transistor apart is that it incorporates a layer of strategy on top of the action RPG gameplay. There are countless permutations to Red's movesets since each individual move, or functions, can be mixed with another to create an attack which can be used to make short work of enemies that took over your neon-lit city. You also get to pause the action for a limited timeframe to craft a plan of attack and come up with clever ways to string together functions.
Not only does Transistor's soundtrack stand out for its folk-tinged electronica, but it's the focal point for characterization and acts as a driving force from start to finish. Music is at the forefront and Darren Korb's vision for complementing the futuristic world is fully realized, which makes Transistor an absolute joy to play. | Michael Higham
Pyre
Pyre, the latest from Supergiant Games, diverges from the action RPG gameplay the studio is known for. The fantastical, hand-painted art by Jen Zee returns. A western, electronic, trip-hop fusion soundtrack from Darren Korb also makes a comeback. But instead of controlling a single protagonist who destroys the enemies in their path in search of answers, Pyre revolves around a mystical sport that's played in an underworld populated by those who've been exiled from the normal world. You are The Reader, found in Purgatory (where reading is forbidden) by a band of exiles who befriend you. The Rites are rituals of sport that determine your worth, and this is where the meat of the gameplay happens.
In a Rite, you assemble a team of three from a pool of allies you meet along the way. You face another team of three and fight for the single orb placed in the contained arena with the objective of dunking or shooting the orb into the other team's goal (or Pyre). Only one player from each team can move at any given moment. Each type of player has a varied skillset that can make the sport easier, depending on your playstyle. It sounds like a bit much at first, but once you get a hang of the flow, there's just nothing quite like it. Many have described it as Rocket League meets Dota meets Transistor. Outside of sick orb dunks is the intriguing visual novel-style story about sacrifice and the ties that bind. | Michael Higham
Jamestown+
Vertical arcade shoot-em-ups typically deal with far-flung futures where an ace pilot is defending Earth from a swarm of technologically advanced aliens. By taking place in an alternate timeline where Mars was colonized by England in the 17th Century, Jamestown immediately sets itself apart from its peers. The unique, tongue-in-cheek setting goes a long way to make the game enjoyable, but it's the excellent gameplay that makes Jamestown easy to recommend. You have multiple attack ships to choose from, each with their own weapon loadouts and special abilities. They are easy to control and feel distinct enough that you won't mind replaying levels to extend your time with the game, all the while combatting cleverly constructed swarms of enemy ships that gradually escalate from level to level. It's not as punishing as most games in its genre, but the progress you make as you inch your way towards the conclusion feels rewarding nonetheless. | Peter Brown
Thimbleweed Park
Point-and-click adventure games have experienced something of a renaissance in recent years, and Thimbleweed Park--from adventure game legends Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick--is a prime example. The X-Files-inspired journey puts you in the role of two FBI agents that bear more than a passing resemblance to the classic TV show as you relive the glory days of adventure games. Playing on any console means dealing with a gamepad-based control scheme (as opposed to the more natural mouse controls on PC), but Switch makes up for this with touchscreen support when played in handheld mode. | Chris Pereira
Thumper
Although it's a game arguably best-suited for VR, Thumper is an incredible experience however you play it. It provides a unique blend of rhythm-based gameplay and action--what the developer calls "rhythm violence"--that provides a far more intense version of the basic mechanics you see in other rhythm games. With an incredible soundtrack and levels well-suited to chasing high scores, Thumper is a game with the potential to stick around on your home screen for a long time. | Chris Pereira
Inside
Playdead games won the admiration of its now-large audience when it released Limbo, a slow-paced puzzle-platformer that relied heavily on the use of light and negative space. For the studio's follow-up, Inside, it delivered yet another somber world to explore. It presents a tale that unfolds effortlessly before your eyes as you advance from one scene to the next, with nary a word from any of its characters. Through the power of inference and suggestion, you realize the infiltration of a malicious organization and bear witness to its sinister deeds. Inside will test your ability to think creatively, but it's the narrative--and the way it's delivered--that makes it a game worth playing. Inside reinforces the notion that, sometimes, less is more. | Peter Brown
Crypt of the NecroDancer
Roguelikes (or at least roguelike elements) have been one of the most popular trends in gaming over the past handful of years, but few have taken as interesting of an approach to the genre as Crypt of the NecroDancer. It tasks players with navigating a dungeon to the beat of the music. Rather than simply move in the direction you wish or attack the enemy that's in your path, you and your enemies' actions are tied directly to the (always excellent) soundtrack. It's essential that you always be doing something--not taking an action at the next beat resets your combo, meaning you'll earn less gold or deal less damage, depending on the items you've acquired. Particularly as the music becomes more fast-paced, this lends a real sense of tension and excitement to every moment: you need to constantly be considering your next action while accounting for how nearby enemies will react to your movements. It's an experience with few points of comparison, but it's nonetheless one that you'll certainly want to try. | Chris Pereira
SteamWorld Dig 2
The first SteamWorld Dig was most notable for its distinct blend of mining mechanics and Metroid-style exploration, but it ended right as it began to come into its own. Its sequel is twice as long and puts that added runtime to good use, as both the story and mechanics are given time to flourish. The game put you in control of a steambot named Dorothy searching for her missing friend, Rusty--the protagonist of the first game. There's a surprising sense of momentum that runs through the adventure; it's as if developer Image & Form sifted the original in a pan, removing its redundancies while expanding upon what made mining treasure and exploring so fun in the first place. The result is a brilliant and varied evolution of the first game that not only expands upon its hybrid formula but presents it in its best light. Where the first game was a diamond in the rough, SteamWorld Dig 2 is a polished jewel. | Matt Espineli
Following a delay, the next PC game to be offered for free to Twitch Prime members is now available. The original Devil May Cry--not to be confused with 2013's DMC: Devil May Cry--is up for grabs to everyone with a Prime subscription for a limited time.
Free games and other in-game content (like the recent Fortnite pack that's still available) are offered periodically through Twitch Prime. This Devil May Cry freebie was originally set to go live last month but was delayed due to "unforeseen technical circumstances." As a result, the promotion will run until April 3, giving you just under a month total to claim it. You can grab it from Devil May Cry's hub or by clicking the Prime Loot button in the top navigation bar from anywhere on Twitch's site. You'll need to use the Twitch desktop client in order to download the game, but the game is yours permanently once you claim it.
Devil May Cry was originally released in 2001 on PS2. It's a stylish action game that has spawned several sequels. A collection of the first three games, Devil May Cry HD Collection, launches for PC, PS4, and Xbox One on March 13. It features remastered versions of Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 with improved visuals and a 60 FPS framerate. You can see a trailer of it above.
Twitch Prime is the premium membership of livestreaming service Twitch. Without knowing it, you may already have a subscription, as Twitch Prime is one of the benefits that Amazon Prime members receive. If you're an Amazon Prime member, you can claim your Twitch Prime membership here.
Nintendo has announced its next Direct presentation, which will reveal more details on upcoming Switch and 3DS games. The video will air on March 8 at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET / 10 PM GMT (that's 9 AM AEST on March 9 in Australia).
Nintendo specifically promised "new details on Mario Tennis Aces" in its announcement, though more games will also be discussed in the 30 minute presentation. It's unclear at this stage whether the company plans to reveal any new games or merely talk more about titles we already know of.
Black Ops III's Zombies Chronicles Edition is £30 / €35, a 45% reduction on its usual price. This is the version that includes the base game and eight remastered Zombies maps from previous Treyarch Call of Duty games.
As for the PlayStation exclusives on sale, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is 33% off at £20 / €25, The Last of Us Remastered is down to £16 / €20 (a saving of 54%), and Horizon Zero Dawn's Frozen Wilds expansion is 37% off at £10 / €13. More games, such as Gran Turismo Sport (£30 / €35), Infamous: Second Son (£8 / €10), and Knack 2 (£16 / €20), are also available--check out the full sale here. The Only On PlayStation Sale ends on March 21, while the deal of the week (Black Ops III - Zombies Chronicles) is on offer until March 14.
Call of Duty: WWII has added two new modes to the roster of permanent playlists. Originally released only for a limited time, the fan-favorite Gun Game and Prop Hunt modes are now available permanently in the multiplayer shooter on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
In Gun Game, you start with a pistol move up with every kill. Getting killed with a melee attack sets you back a tier. Prop Hunt, meanwhile, is a more casual, party mode where players on one side are disguised as map elements like a sandbag or a barrel while the other team hunts them down.
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Developer Sledgehammer Games has made a big change for Gun Game to help improve the experience. The mode had a problem with people being AFK, but an adjustment to the game logic now means that those who do no damage for 5 minutes will get booted.
"Thank you for all your helpful feedback in helping us make these modes as fun and satisfying as they can be. Now get in there and have fun!" Sledgehammer said in a Reddit post.
A TV show based on The Witcher is coming to Netflix. There is no word yet as to who will play any of the characters, and that includes Geralt's companion Vesemir. But now Star Wars actor Mark Hamill has raised his hand to play the role despite having no idea what The Witcher is.
Writer Lauren Hissrich, who recently submitted a draft of the script she wrote for the pilot, posted a series of character descriptions on Twitter. For Vesemir, she wrote that he is "fatherly," "wise," "sprightly," and "ancient." He's also a historian and keeper of secrets, she said. People on Twitter quickly realized that this also reads like a description of Luke Skywalker.
Hamill himself weighed in to say that, while he has no idea who Vesemir is or what The Witcher is all about, he's definitely (maybe jokingly?) on board to play the character. CD Projekt Red, the developer of the Witcher games (the show is based on the books, though) even jumped in with a Photoshopped image of Hamill's face on Vesemir's body.
"I have no idea what this is or what it's about but agree it could/should be played by me," Hamill said, attaching the thumbs up emoji to hammer home his point.
Hissrich said she was blown away by Hamill responding to her tweet and his enthusiasm for playing Vesemir. "I may have just had a heart attack, courtesy of [Mark Hamill]. If I'm dead, it's his fault (and it will have been worth it)," she said.
We have also learned more about the characters in Netflix's Witcher show. In addition to Vesemir, Hissrich posted descriptions for Angouleme, Yarpen Zigrin, and Essi Daven.
Hissrich is also serving as the Witcher program's showrunner and executive producer, according to Variety. As of yet, there is no word on who will play main character Geralt or any of the other principal characters. We also don't know when the show will arrive.
Officially announced in May 2017, the Netflix Witcher show is based on the eight-part novel series written by Andrzej Sapkowski, instead of the games from developer CD Projekt Red. Sapkowski will be working on the English language drama series as a creative consultant.
As for the Witcher game series, the newest instalment was 2015's The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. No new projects in the series have been announced, and developer CD Projekt Red is now working on the much-anticipated Cyberpunk 2077.
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