Every time you turn around, it seems like GameStop is running a new weekly sale. This week's set of deals is full of many games that always seem to be on sale, as well as a bunch of Nintendo Switch games that get discounts more rarely. So if you could use a new Switch game to energize your downtime, now might be the time to take the plunge. Without further ado, here are the highlights from this week's GameStop sale.
Let's start with the deals for Nintendo Switch owners. For starters, you can get an additional dock set on sale for $50. That comes in handy if you want to use your device on multiple TVs without carting the dock around. As for software, you can get the delightful turn-based strategy game Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle for $30, the colorful platformer Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition for $20, or the dancing game Just Dance 2018 for $35. You can find more Switch deals below.
PS4 and Xbox One owners can grab Overwatch for $30, just in time for the game's anniversary event that's going on now. The crime epic Yakuza 0 is down to $30, and a whole mess of Lego games is on sale for between $20 and $30.
Now for some miscellaneous deals this week at GameStop. If you pre-order Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, you'll get access to the beta. If you buy an Xbox One X, you'll get a free copy of NBA 2K18 (though the game is also on sale this week for $30). You can pop into your local GameStop to get a free legendary Shiny Zygarde in Pokemon Sun/Moon and Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon. There's also a PC download sale that gets you up to 75% off select games from Activision, EA, WB, 2K, and Rockstar.
Get ready for another comic book adaptation on Netflix--and this time it's definitely not part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The streaming service has given a straight-to-series order to an adaptation of Locke and Key, the IDW comic by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez.
For those unfamiliar with Locke and Key, the story follows a family that moves into a haunted estate after the murder of the family patriarch. Once there, the family's three children discover keys that they must protect from an evil being that wants to gain control of them.
If a Locke and Key TV show sounds familiar, that's because Netflix wasn't the show's original destination. Hulu commissioned a pilot for the series, with Lost and Bates Motel alum Carlton Cuse serving as showrunner. While Hulu passed on the project in the end, The Hollywood Reporter says Netflix saw something there.
Now the streamer is in talks to license the rights to Locke and Key itself and redevelop the project, with Cuse and Hill remaining as executive producers. The original pilot will not be used. Instead, the series will be recast and find a new director.
Andy Muschietti, who helmed It: Chapter One, will be unable to return to the project due to his commitments to the horror franchise. He will, however, still be credited as an executive producer on the show.
Locke and Key joins a growing list of non-Marvel comic book adaptations in the works at Netflix. The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, an offshoot of The CW's Riverdale, is currently in production. Additionally, the streamer has ordered an adaptation of the supernatural comic Raising Dion, to be executive produced by Michael B. Jordan.
A fearsome new threat is coming very soon to Monster Hunter World. Capcom has announced that the Elder Dragon Lunastra will be added to the co-op action RPG, and she'll arrive alongside a new set of gear and other content in a free update tonight, May 30.
Unlike the recently introduced Kulve Taroth, Lunastra is a returning Elder Dragon, originally appearing in the series' 2006 installment, Monster Hunter 2. Known as "the Empress of Flame," Lunastra is the counterpart of Teostra, and she can fight alongside her mate and "bond" with him to unleash powerful attacks.
"The Empress of Flame returns with new tricks and unique abilities to challenge even the most seasoned hunters," Capcom said in an update on its official blog. "Not only is she more aggressive than her male companion Teostra, but her capacity to alter the environment around her is unmatched."
With Lunastra's arrival, players will be able to craft two new armor sets: Lunastra α and Lunastra β. Players will also be able to forge new weapons and a set of Palico gear using the material they gather from the Elder Dragon. According to Capcom, these materials "seem to be resonating strangely with materials from other monsters," particularly those from Nergigante and Xeno'jiiva. You can take a look at some screenshots of the new armor and weapons below.
Lunastra won't be the only new monster players will be able to encounter in Monster Hunter World. Capcom will also introduce "Arch-Tempered Elder Dragons," which are even more powerful variants of the Tempered Elder Dragons. Capcom says to "stay tuned for more updates on the rise of these cataclysmic threats."
The Lunastra update rolls out for PS4 and Xbox One tonight, May 30, at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET. You can find the full patch notes for the update on the Monster Hunter World website. In the meantime, players can still participate in the returning Kulve Taroth Siege. That quest will be available in the rotation until the Lunastra update arrives tonight.
By Anonymous on May 30, 2018 11:39 pm Hyper Light Drifter releases on Nintendo Switch this summer. This port also comes with exclusive content, like this new boomerang sword weapon seen in this gameplay video.
As one month ends and another begins, there's plenty of new material for your viewing pleasure on Netflix. The end of May sees the return of a beloved Netflix original series, as well as the arrival of a Pixar gem. Meanwhile, the first couple days of June are a treasure trove of great movies.
The fourth season of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt arrived on May 30, making it easily the biggest arrival of the week. Among the guest stars appearing in the new season are Jon Hamm, Busy Philipps, Greg Kinnear, Bobby Moynihan, and Aidy Bryant.
On the film side of things, Coco debuted on the streamer on May 29, while June 1 sees the arrival of Disney's 101 Dalmatians, Rumor Has It, Righteous Kill, National Treasure, and Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist. Other titles include Miracle, Just Friends, The Departed, and The Covenant--for all of your boy witch movie needs.
By Anonymous on May 30, 2018 11:18 pm Dark Souls Remastered and new survival hit Raft headline this week's great PC games, along with Castlevania revival Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon and Pixeljunk Monsters 2.
Bethesda has officially revealed Fallout 76, the next entry in its beloved RPG franchise. After a day of teases, it announced the game with a brief teaser trailer that gives us some hints at what to expect and its Vault 76 setting. But as Bethesda boss Todd Howard said just before it debuted, this was only meant as a tease--more is coming at E3 2018.
Still, we do know more than you might think after a single viewing. We've gone through the video a number of times and noticed a few noteworthy things. Bethesda has also confirmed the game's platforms, although there's not yet any word on a release date. That said, the company has made a habit of not announcing things far in advance, so it's reasonable to expect the wait won't be terribly long.
More will undoubtedly be revealed during Bethesda's E3 press conference, which happens on June 10. We'll also be hearing more about Rage 2 and whatever other projects the company has in the works--it's already teased that this will be its biggest show ever.
What Platforms Is It On?
Bethesda has confirmed Fallout 76 is being released for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Unfortunately, there's no word about a Nintendo Switch release, which didn't seem out of the question after the Skyrim re-release made it to that platform. That could always be coming later, but for the time being, it's only coming to those three platforms.
Who's Developing It?
Bethesda Game Studios, the Maryland-based developer responsible for the Elder Scrolls series and both Fallout 3 and Fallout 4, is at work on the game. It's possible other Bethesda studios are also working on the project, but BGS is the only one confirmed in the extremely brief fact sheet shared with the press. Obsidian, developer of the beloved Fallout: New Vegas, had previously suggested it isn't involved with what Bethesda was teasing.
What Is Vault 76?
Given the game's name and what we see in the trailer, Vault 76 is seemingly set to play a major role in the game. Although it's not a place we've visited before, this isn't the series' first mention of it. Both Fallout 3 and 4 reference it and, according to the Fallout Wikia, it was occupied by 500 people who were meant to be a control group. It was intended to be opened 20 years after a nuclear war. A poster seen in the Vault shows its existence was meant to mark the United States' tricentennial in 2076.
When Does It Take Place?
Fallout 76 is at least partially set in the year 2102, based on the date subtly displayed on a Pip-Boy in the trailer. In Fallout lore, the bombs fell in 2077, and the first Fallout game was set in 2161; Fallout 2 in 2241; Fallout 3 in 2277; New Vegas in 2281; and Fallout 4 in 2287. That would mean this game is set far earlier than any previous title, which could offer a different sort of perspective on the world. The specific date on the Pip-Boy is October 27, 2102; that could be pointing to a release date for the game.
What Is Reclamation Day?
One of the most striking shots in the trailer shows the Vault's atrium decorated for something called Reclamation Day. Based on the celebration and imagery, it's likely this is the day the Vault is meant to open and the occupants are meant to begin rebuilding the outside world. What's curious is that the aforementioned dates don't quite match up--if the Vault was supposed to open 20 years after the bombs fell, why have 25 years gone by?
What Song Is Playing?
The trailer begins with the Pip-Boy playing a song--"Country Roads" by John Denver. It talks about going home to West Virginia, which could perhaps serve as the location for the Vault 76 and the game.
Sony has refreshed the weekly slate of video game deals in the PlayStation Store, this time offering discounts on a wide array of digital PS4 games. All of the good discounts this week are strictly for PlayStation Plus members, so if you're not one, you'll want to check out other retailers' sales. But for those with a PS Plus membership, let's dive in and start saving some money.
There are some killer deals in this week's sale, including big savings on lots of recent games. For instance, you can grab the historical RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance for $42 and the crossover fighting game Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite for $20. Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, which just launched in the US last month, is already on sale for $48.
Sports fans can save a bunch of cash on some latest editions. Madden NFL 18 and EA Sports NHL 18 are on sale for $12 each--the lowest price we've seen those games go for. Racing fans can also grab Need for Speed Payback for a smooth $20.
And if you have a PlayStation VR headset lying around, you might as well pick up a few games for it. The zombie shooter Arizona Sunshine is $20 while the murder mystery The Invisible Hours is $15. You can find the full list of games on sale here, or see below for more of our picks for the best deals on the PlayStation Store this week.
If you're in the market for digital Xbox One games, you've come to the right place. We have the full rundown on all the best video game sales live on the Xbox Store this week. You can save money on everything from newer games like Fe to classics like Red Dead Redemption.
The current sale isn't as extensive as some other recent weeks, but a good number of genres are represented. If you're into shooters, you might want to take a look back at one of the most iconic series from the previous generation with BioShock: The Collection, on sale for $20 / £15. Racing fans can get Need for Speed: Ultimate Bundle for $33 / £30. It comes with the core game from 2015, plus all the DLC and expansions. And fans of futuristic sports can rev their engines on the field in Rocket League for $11 / £9. All of Rocket League's DLC packs are on sale as well.
Looking back a little further, the Xbox 360 still has a massive catalog of great games, many of which are backwards compatible on Xbox One. A handful of those games are on sale now, including Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and Braid (both half off at $5 / £3). Or, if you want to brush up on Red Dead Redemption before its much-anticipated sequel launches later this year, you can for $10 / £25.
Here are the rest of our picks for the best games on sale at the Xbox Store.
If you follow these sorts of things, you'll know Sony is always happy to put on a sale. This year, between June 8-18, Sony is bringing back the Days of Play sale, a promotion that, according to a blog post, "celebrates the passionate PlayStation community and your endless support by offering epic deals at participating retailers across the US and Canada, while supplies last." You can find details about the European version of the sale here.
What kind of deals are we talking about? On the hardware side, you can get a PS4 Pro for $350--which is $50 off its normal price. PlayStation VR bundles will be available starting at $200. All colors of DualShock 4 wireless controllers will be $40 instead of $60.
As for which retailers will be participating, that has yet to be announced. You can probably expect Sony to get major video game retailers like Best Buy and GameStop on board, but we'll keep you informed as any new information arises.
Additionally, Sony is also introducing a limited-time Days of Play model of the PS4. It's blue and gold, and it comes with a 1TB hard drive and a blue controller. You can pre-order it now from GameStop.
Start summer the right way: By staying inside and soaking up the air conditioning while you binge the month of June away on Netflix. The streaming service isn't playing around with its new offerings for the month, serving up a number of TV shows, movies, and originals that should keep you very entertained.
The most notable arrival of the month is the second season of Marvel's Luke Cage. Set in the aftermath of Defenders, the new season of Luke Cage follows the titular superhero (Mike Coulter) as he comes to terms with his newfound celebrity, while also facing off against a foe who can bring the pain in Bushmaster (Mustafa Shakir).
Other originals popping up on the service in June are new seasons of Hyori's Bed & Breakfast, Marcella, The Ranch, and the series finale of Sense8. Additionally, the latest seasons of The CW shows iZombie, Supergirl, and Life Sentence will arrive the week after their finales.
It's not all good news, though. Among the titles departing Netflix in June are Captain America: Civil War, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, all six seasons of Baby Daddy, and Men in Black.
You can take a look at everything coming and going from Netflix in June below.
Arriving on Netflix in June
June 1
Assassination Games
Blue Jasmine
Busted! (Netflix Original)
Disney's 101 Dalmatians
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
He Named Me Malala
Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth
Just Friends
Miracle
National Treasure
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
November 13: Attack on Paris (Netflix Original)
Outside In
Righteous Kill
Rumor Has It
Singularity
Taking Lives
Terms and Conditions May Apply
The Boy
The Covenant
The Departed
The Prince & Me 4: The Elephant Adventure
June 2
The King's Speech
June 3
The Break with Michelle Wolf (Netflix Original)
June 5
Marvel Studios' Thor: Ragnarok
June 7
Hyori's Bed & Breakfast: Season 2 (Streaming Every Thursday)
The Night Shift: Season 4
June 8
Alex Strangelove (Netflix Original)
Ali's Wedding (Netflix Original)
Marcella: Season 2 (Netflix Original)
Sense8: The Series Finale (Netflix Original)
The Hollow (Netflix Original)
The Staircase (Netflix Original)
Treehouse Detectives (Netflix Original)
June 9
Wynonna Earp: Season 2
June 10
Portlandia: Season 8
June 14
Cutie and the Boxer
Marlon: Season 1
June 15
La Hora Final
Lust Stories (Netflix Original)
Maktub (Netflix Original)
Set It Up (Netflix Original)
Step Up 2: The Streets
Sunday's Illness (Netflix Original)
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
The Ranch: Part 5 (Netflix Original)
True: Magical Friends (Netflix Original)
True: Wonderful Wishes (Netflix Original)
Voltron: Legendary Defender: Season 6 (Netflix Original)
June 16
Grey's Anatomy: Season 14
In Bruges
June 17
Club de Cuervos presenta: La balada de Hugo Sánchez (Netflix Original)
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 5
June 18
Encerrados
June 19
Hannah Gadsby: Nanette (Netflix Original)
June 22
Brain on Fire (Netflix Original)
Cooking on High (Netflix Original)
Derren Brown: Miracle (Netflix Original)
Heavy Rescue: 401: Season 2 (Netflix Original)
Marvel's Luke Cage: Season 2 (Netflix Original)
Us and Them (Netflix Original)
June 23
Disney's Tarzan
June 24
To Each, Her Own (Les Goûts et les couleurs) (Netflix Original)
June 25
Hotel Transylvania: Season 1
June 26
Secret City (Netflix Original)
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
W. Kamau Bell: Private School Negro (Netflix Original)
June 29
Churchill's Secret Agents: The New Recruits (Netflix Original)
GLOW: Season 2 (Netflix Original)
Harvey Street Kids (Netflix Original)
Kiss Me First (Netflix Original)
La Forêt (Netflix Original)
La Pena Maxima
Nailed It!: Season 2 (Netflix Original)
Paquita Salas: Season 2 (Netflix Original)
Recovery Boys (Netflix Original)
TAU (Netflix Original)
June 30
Fate/EXTRA Last Encore: Oblitus Copernican Theory (Netflix Original)
Now that Cobra Kai is out and the world has had a chance to watch it on YouTube Red, it's clear that the soul of The Karate Kid movie franchise is alive and well in this sequel series. Set over three decades after the first showdown between Daniel LaRusso and the villainous Cobra Kai dojo, the show pays tribute to the legacy of the films in smart ways that are sure to make any fan smile.
Throughout Season 1 of Cobra Kai, there are not just mentions of The Karate Kid in flashbacks, but the story is structured in a way that the film is on your mind constantly--and that's a good thing. Given how seminal a movie The Karate Kid is, to not only fans but the stars who now reprise their roles on the show, it's important to pay respects to what came before. Still, it's a fine line to walk between properly paying tribute and flat-out copying without bringing anything new to the table. Thankfully, Cobra Kai relies on the former with nearly all of its homages helping to further expand the world its set in.
If you haven't watched the show and don't want to be spoiled, you should stop reading now. We're diving into heavy spoiler territory for the entire first season of Cobra Kai to look at the ways it honors The Karate Kid and even expands on it. Besides, what are you waiting for? The first season is out now and waiting for you. If you have seen the show or don't care about finding out what happens, buckle up because we have a lot to talk about. If anything, it should get you excited for Season 2.
1. Right where we left him
From: Episode 1
When fans last saw Johnny Lawrence, he was face down on the mat after being defeated by Daniel at the All-Valley Karate Tournament. Naturally, the first shot of him in Cobra Kai is face down on the mat after being defeated by life.
2. Back in the valley
From: Episode 1
California's San Fernando Valley is as important a character in The Karate Kid as anyone or anything else, and Cobra Kai recognizes that right away. While the show was mostly filmed in Georgia, it's nice to see it returned to the Valley for some establishing shots.
From: Episode 1
When Mr. Miyagi taught Daniel how to care for Bonsai trees in The Karate Kid, chances are he didn't expect them to be used as gifts for anyone who bought a luxury car. That said, kudos to Daniel for keeping the hobby alive.
4. A glimpse at Karate Kid 2
From: Episode 1
While footage from the original Karate Kid is used throughout Cobra Kai, this blending of the movies and the show put Johnny right back in the moment his former sensei turned on him. Interesting that the reminder of his leaving Cobra Kai is what makes him restart it.
5. Three rules
From: Episode 1
And restart it he does. Taking the harsh lessons he learned from Sensei Kreese, Johnny brings back the yellow and black.
6. Cobra Kai is back
From: Episode 2
While the dojo may have a different location and design (though the original makes an appearance later) there's no mistaking that logo and what it means to this franchise.
7. A glimpse of Mr. Miyagi
From: Episode 2
Though Pat Morita died in 2005 and is unable to reprise his role as Mr. Miyagi, his presence is felt throughout the show. Beyond that, though, his face appears a number of times--including this newspaper clipping that touts the victory of a "mystery dojo" at the All-Valley tournament.
8. Washing windows means nothing in Cobra Kai
From: Episode 2
While waxing cars, painting fences, and sanding floors helped to teach Daniel karate in the first movie, Johnny's style is a bit different. For him, chores are chores and nothing else. It shows a stark contrast in Cobra Kai's version of karate and Miyagi-Do's. So get busy, Miguel.
9. Even after 35 years, a good Halloween costume doesn't go out of style
From: Episode 3
Yes, it's hard to believe that Johnny held onto a Halloween costume he wore in 1984--especially one that holds terrible memories like getting beaten up by an old man. Still, it's a nice homage to the original movie to have him dust of the old skeleton costume and offer it to his student.
10. We missed you, Ali
From: Episode 3
Though Ali (Elisabeth Shue) only appeared in the first Karate Kid, her absence is very noticeable in Cobra Kai. Thankfully, her high school still keeps a photo of her in a trophy case for some reason. Good work finding that, Johnny.
11. Miguel's new threads
From: Episode 5
You can only learn karate in your street clothes for so long. Johnny passing on his training gi from The Karate Kid to Miguel proves he's the star pupil--well, the only pupil at this point--of the new Cobra Kai.
12. The student catches up with his teacher
From: Episode 5
Giving Daniel the chance to speak with Mr. Miyagi, even in this way, shows the importance of their relationship. Even though he's grown now, with a wife and kids, he's still that teenager from New Jersey looking for a father figure in his sensei.
13. The return of Miyagi-Do
From: Episode 5
Daniel wearing that familiar headband just feels right. It also shows him getting back to his own karate roots, the way Mr. Miyagi trained him.
From: Episode 5
It's appropriate that this was the episode that paid tribute to Morita, who was the soul of the film franchise. Spending an episode largely on Daniel reconnecting with his mentor and the ideals he learned from him helps in bringing the character full-circle.
15. The Cobra Kai of old
From: Episode 6
While Johnny's Cobra Kai dojo looks quite different from the one he first learned karate in, it was nice of the show to resurrect that old place for a flashback. It also smacks of the late 1970s/early 1980s with that huge mural.
16. Johnny leading the class once again
From: Episode 6
Inside the new Cobra Kai dojo, Johnny is once again head of the class. This time, though, it's not because Kreese has him step in to teach the students--he's the sensei now.
17. Wash the windows, wax the car. The classics never go out of style for Daniel
From: Episode 7
When Daniel said he loves this part, he wasn't the only one. Using chores to teach karate, just like Mr. Miyagi did with him, serves Daniel well. It may not be Johnny's thing, but it certainly is his.
18. One student is all he needs
From: Episode 7
As Miyagi did with him, Daniel only needs one student to go up against Cobra Kai's army.
19. The All-Valley Karate Tournament
From: Episode 7
Let's be honest, everyone knew the series was going to build up to this. Seeing the advertisement for the same tournament that led to Johnny's downfall, though, was a special moment.
20. Shape the tree
From: Episode 7
The seventh episode of Cobra Kai is a treasure trove of throwbacks to the original film. It's this quiet moment when Daniel teaches Robby how to trim a bonsai tree that he seems most like his former sensei.
21. Golf N' Stuff lives
From: Episode 7
Miguel's first date with Samantha was as cheesy and fun as Daniel's outing with Ali back in The Karate Kid--and that's thanks to the destination. Golf N' Stuff makes its return to the Karate Kid world, packing just as much putt-putt excitement as ever. Kudos to the show for including the song from the movie, Young Hearts by Commuter, as well.
Fun fact: Golf N' Stuff is a real place in the Valley that you can still visit, should you want to recreate these moments yourself.
22. A flashback to the tournament that started it all
From: Episode 7
As Johnny fights to get Cobra Kai's ban from the All-Valley tournament lifted, the council that makes the decision--which includes Daniel--looks at photos of the dojo's history in the competition. Naturally, that's where we see images of Daniel fighting Johnny from the movie.
23. A cobra in red
From: Episode 8
While this obviously isn't the same jacket Johnny wore in the movie, it's clear that this Cobra's sense of style has never really changed.
24. Ma's back!
From: Episode 8
Mr. Miyagi, Daniel's father-figure, may be unable to appear on the show. Thankfully, though, his mother did visit her boy during Season 1. Randee Heller reprised her role as Lucille LaRusso, the woman who first brought Daniel to the Valley, in this episode.
25. It's not a boat, but this will do the trick
From: Episode 8
As Daniel continues his lessons with Robby, they resemble Miyagi's teachings more and more. While he notes that the lake he and Mr. Miyagi trained on is no longer an option, the two of them practicing on a large rock created a similar visual.
26. Some rivalries never die
From: Episode 9
Daniel and Johnny bickered a bunch during Season 1, but this is the first time they nearly came to blows--recreating their final showdown at the All-Valley Tournament. It doesn't seem quite as intimidating when it's poolside.
27. Back at the South Seas
From: Episode 9
Though they don't come to blows, the two do go for a ride through the Valley, which brings Daniel back to his first Southern California home. This is the same run-down apartment complex he and his mom moved into in the first movie.
28. Some things have changed
From: Episode 9
Unlike when Daniel lived at the South Seas, the complex looks like it's been cleaned up--and there's actually water in the pool now.
29. Hitting the beach
From: Episode 9
What's the Karate Kid universe without a beach party? Unlike the one Johnny crashed in the movie, though, this one mostly goes off without a hitch.
30. Facebook stalking your ex is cool, right?
From: Episode 9
Johnny and Daniel's trip down memory lane leads them to a bar, which brings up the final mention of Ali this season. It seems Daniel is Facebook stalking his ex, though he won't add her as a friend. The audience learns that she went on to become a doctor, got married, and now lives in Colorado.
31. It's the final countdown
From: Episode 10
Some things never change--like the signage on a community center. The All Valley Sports Arena marquee looks incredibly dated.
32. This is a little awkward
From: Episode 10
While Daniel probably loved seeing a picture of himself on display this big, it's a little strange that the tournament had a poster printed of a moment from over three decades ago.
33. The yellow and black attack
From: Episode 10
If Cobra Kai is going to fight in a tournament, they're going to look good doing it. The classic sleeveless black and yellow gi makes its return in this episode and have the new class of Cobra Kai looking sharp.
34: Is he stealing Daniel's move?
From: Episode 10
Having the tournament start with the move that ended it in the movie is a really fun choice. Having star Cobra Kai student Miguel using it to taunt Daniel is even better. It's good to know the Crane Kick is still pretty devastating.
35. Hawk takes things too far
From: Episode 10
Just like Bobby in The Karate Kid, Hawk ultimately adheres to Cobra Kai's rule of showing no mercy and gets himself disqualified while attacking his opponent. Unlike Bobby in the movie, though, Hawk is thoroughly satisfied with his actions.
36. Kreese is always watching
From: Episode 10
Before the final fight between Miguel and Robby, Johnny is at odds with himself. After all, his star student is about to fight his son. Walking the hallways of the sports arena and seeing his old sensei's photo on the wall certainly doesn't help matters, though it does give Johnny a glimpse at who he's turning into.
37. That trick doesn't always work
From: Episode 10
While Miyagi was able to cure what was ailing Daniel with the heat from rubbing his hands together, Daniel clearly does not have the same talent. However, he does know how to call for a medic.
38. The students have become the teachers
From: Episode 10
It's Daniel vs. Johnny at the All-Valley one more time. However, now they're the senseis and not the students. Daniel is right when he says this will never be over.
39. It looks all too similar
From: Episode 10
The final fight is Cobra Kai vs. Miyagi-Do. Nothing has changed (except for the color of the mats). Even the scoreboard is the same.
40. The new Crane Kick
From: Episode 10
Since Miguel already unleashed a Crane Kick, Robby decided to up his game. Miyagi-Do is nothing if not creative when it comes to an attack. Daniel certainly couldn't pull this off.
41. Sweep the... shoulder?
From: Episode 10
Just like when Johnny swept Daniel's leg, Miguel targeted Robby's injured shoulder to get an advantage over his competition.
42. This looks wrong
From: Episode 10
In the end, the result wasn't what The Karate Kid prepared audiences for. Cobra Kai's ruthless ways won the trophy, leaving Robby defeated and Miguel and his crew standing tall.
43. Wait, isn't he dead?
From: Episode 10
Johnny clearly said that John Kreese was dead earlier in the season. That's simply not the case, though. In the final moments of the Season 1 finale, the former Cobra Kai sensei makes his grand return, puffing on a cigar and telling his student that the story is just beginning.
Bethesda Softworks has made good on its teases by revealing not a remaster or re-release, but an entirely new game from Bethesda Game Studios: Fallout 76. The company revealed a brief teaser video you can watch above, and while many of the specifics remain unknown, it does give us quite a few clues as to what to expect from the new game.
The video shows off the inside of a vault--Vault 76--with some familiar imagery. A character who is wearing a vault jumpsuit equips a Pip-Boy and we see old TV footage informing the occupants that they'll have to rebuild society. There are also decorations for something called Reclamation Day, and a console can be seen showing the date is 2102, which would make this the earliest game set in the Fallout canon. We've broken down everything we know about Fallout 76 here.
Vault 76 is something that's been mentioned in past games, although it's not a location we've been able to visit before. We'll seemingly get to do so in this new game, though in terms of a release date, we're left without any information. Bethesda has confirmed the game will be released for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Just before the trailer was revealed, the stream cut to Bethesda boss Todd Howard expressing astonishment at the huge number of people who had watched what was a relatively mundane stream. He also said this video is meant only as a tease and that more news will be shared at E3.
Bethesda began teasing something on its Twitter account on May 29, when it published an image that reads "Please stand by." That screen bore connections to the Fallout franchises, and that was all but confirmed when the company launched a Twitch livestream. This featured the same image on a TV in the background but with a Fallout Vault Boy figure standing in the foreground. The livestream saw some minor adjustments over the day it was online, including a cupcake being placed.
Fallout 3 was originally released in October 2008, making this year its 10-year anniversary. Among the speculation was that this was all leading to a remaster, presumably for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.
This is the second big announcement from Bethesda in recent weeks, following Rage 2, which was initially leaked by Walmart Canada. Bethesda's E3 press conference is set for June 10 and is said to be the company's biggest ever, suggesting that it may have even more to reveal soon.
Epic Games' wildly successful Fortnite: Battle Royale continues to evolve, and now it's introduced even more big changes. Battle Royale has gotten its first vehicle, the Shopping Cart, which comes as part of the broader 4.3 update, which is out now on PS4, Xbox One, PC, and mobile.
According to Epic, the Shopping Cart allows you to "ride solo or grab a friend to cover you as you roll around the map together." The company says you can shoot from the passenger seat--but presumably not if you're the one pushing the cart. The trolleys are found scattered around the world in various locations, and they can take fall damage.
Another new element in this update are Mushrooms. These can be found in shady wooded or swampy areas, and by consuming them, you'll gain 5 shield. These can take you all the way up to to the maximum of 100.
The new update also reintroduces two limited-time modes, Blitz and Teams of 20. Blitz matches play out much quicker than standard Battle Royales, and this time round the mode is even faster. It also includes all the new items and weapons that have been added to Fortnite since Blitz was first seen, such as the Port-a-Fort, Clinger, and LMG.
Teams of 20, meanwhile, sees five teams of 20 players each face off against each other. This time round, each team will have their own bus to make dropping together easier, while chests and supply drops will each provide more ammo and consumables than they did before.
Save the World, meanwhile, sees its Blockbuster event return with Part 2: A Hero is Born. This second portion of the event will have you reunite with Ray and join the effort to save Spitfire, while new Daily Quests and more have been added. Take a look at the full patch notes below, via Epic Games.
Fortnite Update 4.3 Patch Notes
General
Turbo Build: Structures now build faster after the first building piece is placed.
Your first structure is built 0.15 seconds after holding the button (unchanged), any additional structures built while Turbo Building are placed after 0.05 seconds.
This fixes the issue that was occasionally causing a structure not to place when quickly building.
The reason there's a difference in timing between the first structure placed (0.15s) and Turbo Built structures (0.05s) is to allow additional time for players to switch structure type or rotate pieces.
Added a toggle for 'Edit Mode Aim Assist' ingame options.
This has always been enabled for controller users. You now have the option to enable or disable this feature.
Edit Mode Aim Assist attracts your aim towards the closest building square and partially confines your crosshair to the building piece your editing.
Save the World and Battle Royale now have their own unique loading screens following mode select.
Bug Fixes
Turbo Building is no longer cancelled when cycling through Traps to get to a new building piece on your quick bar.
The "out of resources" sound effect no longer plays repeatedly while trying to Turbo Build without any resources.
Menu sliders no longer become unresponsive on controllers after a tooltip pops up.
Having a full backpack will no longer cause picked up items to disappear when dropped on the ground.
Fixed issues while aiming diagonally when using a controller.
The stick input was not correctly translating into camera rotation causing the camera to never reach its maximum turn rate when aiming diagonally.
Camera input curves have also been slightly tuned to account for the change in diagonal aiming speeds.
Fixed player movement corrections upon landing from a jump after activating sprint mid-air.
Fixed a crash that could happen when logging out.
Fixed an issue that caused black line streaks to appear on other players far off in the distance.
Battle Royale
Weapons And Items
Added new foraged item: Mushrooms
Mushrooms will grant 5 shield (up to 100).
Can be found around shady wooded or swampy areas.
Bug Fixes
Jetpack fuel meter now displays correctly when swapping to a different Jetpack.
Traps no longer wait for the player built structure to finish building before triggering.
Vending Machines can no longer be destroyed by Remote Explosives.
Gameplay
Added rideable Shopping Carts.
Room for two - push it around or ride as a passenger!
Can shoot from passenger seat.
Found scattered around the world in various locations.
Fall damage enabled.
Blitz V2
Summary
Faster storms, more loot, exciting finishes!
What's New?
Updated with all of the new weapons & items that have come out since Blitz was last released: Port-a-fort, Clinger, LMG & more.
Bus flight height has been lowered to allow players to get into the fight more quickly.
Mode Details
The storm is already closing in at the beginning of the match, choose your landing spot carefully!
Wait time between storms is significantly shorter than usual; maximum match length is 15 minutes.
Increased chances of treasure chests spawning from 50-70% to 80-90%.
Increased chances of ammo boxes spawning from 65-80% to 85-95%.
Resource harvesting amounts increased by 50%.
Increased materials found on ground from 30 to 75 per instance.
Increased the number, spawn rate & descent speed of Supply Drops.
All stats are counted in this mode.
Teams Of 20 V2
Summary
Five teams of twenty players fight to the finish!
What's New?
Each team now has their own bus, to make it easier to drop together.
Chests & Supply Drops now spawn extra ammo and consumables.
Mode Details
Each team is composed of five squads of four players.
Increased chances of treasure chests spawning from 50-70% to 60-80%.
Increased chances of ammo boxes spawning from 65-80% to 75-90%.
Supply Drops always come in batches of 5 instead of random amounts per Storm Circle. Supply Drop rate increased from 180 (+/- 30s) to 210 (+/- 30s).
Teams of 20 has six Storm Circles instead of nine. Most matches will end within 20 minutes.
All stats except for wins are counted in this mode.
Bug Fixes
Shotgun fire adjusted to help alleviate situations where it would hit world objects instead of players.
Opened treasure chests won't appear unopened when viewed from a long distance.
Players now face the correct direction when jumping from the Battle Bus.
You can no longer headshot downed players through their bodies.
Shots to the upper chest and neck won't count as a headshot.
Items that fall off the map won't teleport to the nearest player anymore.
Supply Drops no longer collide with items on the ground while landing.
Visual effects no longer appear delayed after opening Supply Drops.
Performance
Major optimization pass to the end of match UI in order to reduce hitching on elimination.
Fixed a case where traps and weapons were being improperly removed from memory between matches and causing in-game hitches.
Major optimization for distance field ambient occlusion on PC, PS4 Pro and Xbox One X (GPU optimization).
Optimized translucency rendering on consoles in all scenes (GPU optimization).
Made additional improvements to material loading. This will help buildings and characters stream in even faster and reduce hitching.
Lowered CPU cost of moving simulated networked characters, especially those invisible or furthest away from the player.
Audio
Improved rhythm of footsteps on dirt and grass to be more consistent.
Bug Fixes
Bouncing grenade audio will no longer be heard after the grenade explodes.
UI
Streamer mode now anonymizes your name for other players.
The Self-Service Cosmetic Returns feature has been re-enabled.
Large team modes like 20v20 will be selected by default for new players when one is available.
Bug Fixes
Locker and Store item rotation speed is no longer based on your controller or mouse sensitivity setting.
You can now zoom in on the map screen with the gamepad.
You can now customize the button used to open the full screen map while spectating.
Binding locker emotes is now working as intended.
Player's level and experience values will no longer appear as 0 in the match stats screen when eliminated.
Player's score and XP gains will no longer off the bottom of the match stats screen after completing a match.
Consumable timers will now display in all cases.
Art And Animation
Added custom Hunting Rifle firing animations for player and weapon.
A visual effect is now played whenever a player joins or leaves the party or changes their outfit on the pre-game lobby screen.
Slightly updated the animation while in DBNO.
Bug Fixes
Holding consumables while using the jetpack no longer causes animation issues.
The animation for jumping while eating foraged items has been fixed.
Replay System
Smoothed out Replay Drone controls.
Added an option to preserve camera settings when switching cameras.
Changed sorting order in Replay Browser. Out of date and corrupt replays are now at the bottom of the list.
Mobile
Voice chat is here!
Voice chat with your party can now be enabled in settings. Push-to-Talk with your party members!
Editing different stair configurations will work more consistently.
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue causing players to be unable to download Fortnite even if they had enough storage space.
General fixes to input touch state to better support *many* fingers.
Trajectory indicators no longer appear when entering DBNO.
Supply drop health numbers now update correctly when damaged.
Fixed an issue where touching the quickbar when weapon switching is unavailable could cause your inventory to be stuck on the wrong weapon.
Save The World
Missions And Systems
Blockbuster Questline Returns!
Where is Ray? What will become of Spitfire? Who is that mysterious hooded stranger? The answers to these questions and more in - Blockbuster 2: A Hero Is Born.
Added 64 additional Skill Points throughout Commander Level rewards.
These new Skill Points will be granted to players according to their current Commander Level.
The last two Defender Skill Tree nodes in every Skill Tree tier are now unlockable.
Some players who were very near to out-leveling the 'yellow' missions on their map may see that those missions now appear 'green.'
On the last day of each month, two free Upgrade Llamas will be available in the Loot store.
They're only available that day so make sure to grab them!
Increased the amount of Gold awarded when using BluGlo to boost the difficulty of a mission.
New Daily Quests are available:
Husk Extermination (Melee)
Husk Extermination (Assault Rifle)
Husk Extermination (Shotgun)
Husk Extermination (Sniper Rifle)
Husk Extermination (Pistol)
Husk Extermination (Trap)
Build the Radar Tower
Lowered Objective Counts required for specific Destroy, Discovery, and Extermination Daily Quests.
Added Legendary Flux to the Event Store.
Available Wednesday, May 30 at 8pm Eastern Time.
Reduced the preparation timer for the "Scan the Comet" mission from 10 minutes to 5 minutes.
Bug Fixes
The "Sometimes they come back" quest now only highlights zones in which a Chrome Husky can actually appear.
Chrome Husky won't appear multiple times in the first Repair the Shelter tutorial mission.
Rare enemies and Mini-Bosses now drop the correct amount of rare ingredients.
Players now must complete the final 4 minute encounter to get credit for the "Repair the Shelter" mission.
Heroes
NEW Mythic Soldier Carbide has been added to the Blockbuster Event questline.
New Sub-Class
Cobalt Commando
New perks
Zip and Zap: Lefty and Righty become Space Pistols that fire projectiles which deal energy damage, bounce, and pierce enemies.
Corrosive Clips: Lefty and Righty now causes affliction to enemies dealing damage over 3 seconds.
Bug Fixes
I Love to Reload! will refresh duration even if it was triggered while already active.
Lefty and Righty should now play the entire ending animation, without being interrupted when players keep trying to shoot.
Ninja's Mantis Leap Mutant Storm damage visual effects will now appear when landing on structures.
Frag Grenade's cost won't be consumed if the Grenade does not spawn.
Shockwave and Frag Grenade will no longer be improperly interrupted.
Throwing Stars character charm will no longer be visible during Shadow Stance.
Falling off the edge of the map while Lefty and Righty is active will no longer result in players respawning and be locked out of other abilities.
Using the Goin' Commando!!! ability while force closing the client will no longer cause abilities to be locked upon game rejoin.
This also applies to the Lefty and Righty ability.
Fixed an issue that allowed the Ninja subclass Fleetfoot to Mantis Leap at no cost while Leaping Ninja Storm zone was active.
Weapons And Items
Port-a-Fort is now available as a world drop.
The Port-a-Fort is made of metal and is three stories high.
Does not stay in your inventory after the end of a mission.
Tiger Assault Rifle has been added to Weekly Store.
The Tiger Assault Rifle has a unique perk loadout. Unlike previous event weapons, most of it's perks can be changed and will be randomly rolled when you first acquire the schematic.
Available on Wednesday, May 30 at 8pm Eastern Time.
Changed M80's and Bottle Rockets to be non-persistent items. They no longer take up inventory space and have their descriptions updated to reflect the change.
Crossbows now properly have a base Critical Hit Chance of 10%, rather than 0%.
Bug Fixes
Legacy Impact perks now grant the correct amount of impact.
Blazing Masumune's Energy Nova perk no longer deals damage to friendly and neutral structures.
Golf Clubs and Baseball Bats now benefit from Heavy Attack Stamina Efficiency perks.
Legacy Energy Damage perks now display the correct rarity on ranged weapons.
Increased Building Max Health perk no longer stacks.
Building Max Health perk now applies the correct bonus values.
Trap perks will now trigger the proper amount of times.
The Heals Building perk no longer resets its timer if another trap with the same effect is applied to the same wall.
The legacy trap durability perks now converts correctly to new perk system.
Non-damaging traps no longer display critical chance in their stat list. This includes Freeze Traps, Launcher Traps, Healing Pads, and Wall Lights.
Roman Candle perk damage scales properly. (now scales with Tech).
Zapper and Zap Zapp will no longer roll headshot perks.
Neon Sniper Rifle now has the correct chance to headshot Smasher enemies.
The Military Crossbow now displays the correct mini-map icon.
Moved the trace location on Wall Dart Traps so it can correctly target any enemy within the less than one tile range.
Fixed an issue where tier pips displayed on the Blazing Masamune's unique perk, even though it can't be upgraded.
Neon Sniper Rifle now correctly pierces through enemies.
Gameplay
PC (and cross platform) Voice Chat support added to Save the World.
Bug Fixes
UI now properly appears after being revived from the DBNO state if you were downed while falling or building.
The particle system for DBNO is now attached to the player, so if the player falls the particles will follow.
The Directional Jump Pad no longer activates repeatedly when a DBNO player is on top of it.
Lowered the height of the damage volume for wooden floor spike traps. It will now match the shape of the trap and keep Shielders attached to enemies from being damaged.
Visual effects for the Hover Turret no longer remain active after the Turret was destroyed.
The Hover Turret now aims and fires correctly if it eliminates an enemy in one hit.
Corrected the Hover Turret animation.
UI
Global chat can now be disabled.
Options > Game Options > Global Chat Enabled.
Added the microphone indicator next to the local players' name in the HUD.
FIRE-UP, AMP-UP, and FROST-UP better explain where to acquire them in their item descriptions.
Enabled voice chat settings in Save the World.
Added a help screen that can be accessed from the main menu.
Bug Fixes
Lootable items (Mushrooms, Shrubs, etc.) will correctly display health bars.
Fixed an issue preventing players from progressing through the frontend rewards screen.
Submitting items to the Collection Book no longer attempts to apply the item twice.
Chat now works after rejoining a party that you left.
Navigation between schematic and item list in Backpack has been fixed.
The weapon ammo UI now shows the correct number of bullets in the magazine when a player equips a freshly created weapon.
Modify Perks option is no longer presented on items in the Collection Book.
Players will no longer get stuck on the Perk Recombobulator screen when they don't have enough resources.
Traps perks which are being updated in the Recombobulator now correctly update Impact and Knockback as the perks are upgraded.
Fixed double bottom bar in the frontend after inspecting reward chest rewards.
Fixed quest tab not selecting an active quest and showing the Twitch quest details.
Enemies
Bug Fixes
Smasher charge no longer knocks back players who are using certain abilities like Dragon Slash if they have already been attacked by the Smasher's charge.
Art And Animation
Bug Fixes
Visual effects with inconsistent flashes will no longer appear with Blasters and Mini-bosses.
In a Pinch visual effects no longer persist if lag occurs during removal.
Storm Shields are now correctly visible when viewed from the top and bottom.
Audio
New mixes for exploration, ambient and combat music added.
Added Localized dialogue in French, German, Russian, and Polish for the following characters:
Soldier Hawk
Constructor Bull
Outlander Southie
Soldier Spitfire
Soldier Raven
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where encountering a single enemy triggered medium threat combat music.
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