V-Moda Crossfade Wireless 2 Headset Review

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V-Moda’s original Crossfade Wireless headset was an excellent pair of headphones, and the new Crossfade Wireless 2 (See it on Amazon) improves on the formula to create an even better experience. The hybrid wired and Bluetooth headphones are built to last and designed with refined audio capabilities that work well with all types of music, movies, and games, all while sporting a long-lasting battery.

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Rey and Finn ‘Back Together Again’ in Star Wars: Episode IX

While Daisy Ridley’s Rey and John Boyega’s Finn went on separate adventures in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, that apparently won’t be the case in Star Wars: Episode IX, as Boyega has revealed the two will be “back together again” in the ninth chapter of the Skywalker saga.

“I haven’t read the script for Episode IX. But Daisy did shoot me a text saying, ‘Oh my gosh, I just heard from J.J.

, and we’re back together.’ That’s what I’m really excited about, is Finn and Rey back together again,” Boyega said during a panel at Awesome Con, /Film reports.

As far as what challenges lie ahead for Finn and Rey in Episode IX, Boyega added, “I think it’s going to be all-out war in this final chapter, so we need to be prepared.”

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Walking Dead’s Mystery Helicopter Could Be a Big Clue About Season 9

Spoiler warning: This post contains plot details for The Walking Dead Season 8, episode 14, and spoilers for The Walking Dead comics. For more on the episode, read our review of “Still Gotta Mean Something.”

There were a few noteworthy developments in the April 1 episode of The Walking Dead – not least of which was Rick straight up lying to the Saviors and killing them in cold blood, seemingly illustrating that there are no lines he’s unwilling to cross for revenge at this point – but one of the most intriguing tidbits in “Still Gotta Mean Something” was the reemergence of the mystery helicopter that first popped up in Season 7.

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Fortnite Mobile is Now Available to the Public on iOS

Now anyone can download and play Fortnite Mobile on a compatible iOS device.

Epic Games made the announcement on Twitter today, saying you no longer need a special link or an invitation from a friend to play Battle Royale on mobile devices. You need an internet connection and iOS 11 in order to play the game, and you download it on the App Store or get started on Epic Games’ website.

The mobile title is only compatible with the iPhone SE, 6S, 7, 8 and X, and with the iPad Mini 4, Air 2, 2017 and Pro models. However, it does not support the iPhone 5S, 6, 6 Plus, and the iPad Air, Mini 2, Mini 3 and iPod Touch. An Android version is still in the works and is expected to arrive within the next few months.

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When Are The Ideal Wrestlemania 34 Pee Breaks?

Without a doubt, Wrestlemania is the biggest–and longest–event of the year, which may come in at over seven hours this year. That’s a lot of time spent glued to a television, and while the question posed above may seem silly to the average person who doesn’t watch WWE programming, it’s a serious concern to everyone getting ready to watch Wrestlemania 34 on Sunday, April 8. Unlike traditional sporting events–which have breaks in between quarters–or innings or theater–which has intermissions–wrestling PPVs are many times jam-packed with matches, 14 in this year’s case, that go non-stop.

Before the women’s revolution, many “diva’s matches” were called “pee breaks” by WWE fans as said matches were short, full of nothing more than hair-pulling, and had ridiculous stipulations like Wrestlemania 22‘s Playboy Pillow Fight, which was exactly what it sounds like. Now, the women’s roster is amazing, and they’re putting on matches fans want to watch, as they’re better than a whole lot of the men’s matches.

So, that brings us back to the question at hand. As someone watching Wrestlemania 34, when do you have time to go to the bathroom? The card is stacked and every single match on it is one you’re going to want to watch. This is a really exciting Wrestlemania. We’ve analyzed the incredibly large match card and decided there will be a few spots during the evening where you don’t have to be glued in front of the TV.

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Undertaker vs. John Cena

While the match hasn’t been officially announced–but it will be tonight–Undertaker vs. John Cena is probably one of the less exciting matches on the card, as the build-up has been primarily John Cena yelling into the ether on Raw for the past few weeks. While this match will certainly be better than Taker’s battle last year against Roman Reigns, as Cena can carry a match a bit better than The Big Dog, this will be your best time to hit the lavatory.

Undertaker’s entrance alone will be long enough for you to head the the bathroom, grab yourself a drink and a few slices a pizza, and you won’t miss a moment of the action. However, you’ll probably miss Taker slowly riding a motorcycle to the ring while Limp Bizkit plays in the background, but is that a total loss? Bikertaker isn’t confirmed, but it feels fitting for the story.

The Bar vs. Braun Strowman and Unnamed Partner

All of WWE’s main titles are on the line at Wrestlemania, and with so many to watch, there has to be at least one that isn’t as important as the others, and that one is for the Raw Tag Team Championships. Not to take anything away from The Bar or Braun Strowman, who has been doing some incredible things over the past year, but the match itself isn’t a must watch in the grand scheme of things, since there are numerous other matches that hold much more importance.

Depending on who Strowman’s partner is, and I’m guessing it will be comical more than anything else–hopefully, James Ellsworth–it seems like the match is to push Strowman as an unstoppable force while also showing The Bar can work well together, unless for some reason this match breaks them up, which is a different story altogether. The match is more of a headscratcher than anything else, so it’s something you can miss a few minutes of, unless Strowman flips something over early on.

Cruiserweight Championship or Andre The Giant Battle Royal?

When it comes to the kickoff show, there are a whole lot of breaks in the first hour, since most of it will be commentators hyping up the matches. However, the second half, which will also air on the USA Network, will more than likely have three matches in it. We’re guessing it will be the Women’s Battle Royal, the Andre The Giant Battle Royal, and the Cruiserweight Championship. If so, that’s going to be one amazing Kickoff show, but if you have to “go,” you have a tough decision to make.

Without a doubt, missing the first-ever Women’s Battle Royal wouldn’t be a smart move, as there are going to be some great surprises during the match. That leaves you with the men’s battle royal and Mustafi Ali vs. Cedric Alexander. If the stars of 205 Live aren’t up your alley, you probably don’t mind missing out on the match, even though Mustafi Ali is a joy to watch and deserves that title shot. Personally, the Andre The Giant Battle Royal will be fun, for sure, but the opening minutes aren’t going to be anything crazy. You’ll know almost everyone in the match, and there won’t be any early surprises, aside from one or two NXT stars being included. For me, this match is the one that it’s okay to miss a little of.

While we don’t know when these matches will go on in the grand scheme of things, these three matches should be your best bet in order to get away from your TV for a few minutes, unless you’re a diehard WWE fan and are planning on wearing adult diapers all evening. Make sure to stay tuned to GameSpot for the rest of the week for more Mania coverage and make sure to come back on Sunday for live coverage of the event.

Chasm Finally Coming Out This Summer

Infinite Metroidvania game, Chasm, is finally being released for PlayStation 4 and Vita this summer, and it will be cross-buy.

James Petruzzi, founder of Bit Kid Inc., made the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, stating the development team expects to submit the final game to Sony in a few months before launching in the summer, although the studio has not yet finalized a release date.

Chasm is a Metroid-style action adventure game where each room has been hand-designed, but the game stitches them together in a way which will be different for every player. Players will explore these unique, sprawling labyrinths to obtain powerful new equipment and battle deadly monsters.

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Rick And Morty NSFW April Fools’ Prank Bushworld Is An Australian Nightmare

If you weren’t paying attention to Adult Swim on the evening of April 1, you may have missed the latest Rick and Morty April Fools’ Day prank. A simple message appeared, telling fans of the animated series to visit Adult Swim’s website, where a special and truly insane treat was waiting for them.

A short titled Bushworld Adventures, from YouTuber Michael Cusack, debuted on the site and is easily one of the most disturbing and vulgar Rick and Morty-related things ever crafted. Don’t believe us? Take a look at it below and see for yourself. In the short, Rick is constantly talking about his need to murder Morty, putting a gun to his head, and being very sexually explicit. It’s a wild 10-minute ride, even for the show’s most die-hard fans, and takes place entirely in Australia.

Unfortunately, it’s not the premiere episode–or even a tease–of a new season. When April Fool’s Day 2017 brought about the Season 3 premiere of Rick and Morty, many thought that might be the case again this year. Adult Swim hasn’t actually ordered a fourth season, though.

Appearing on Kevin Smith’s SModcast, co-creator Dan Harmon said contract negotiations are still underway “and it’s gotten complicated this time around.” Co-creator Justin Roiland explained the situation in a tweet, writing, “For everyone telling me to get back to work on Rick and Morty (season four) turn your attention to Turner. I’m waiting around just like you.” For his part, Roiland is also keeping busy working on VR games like Accounting +.

As for when a new season will happen, it remains to be seen. Back in December, writer and producer Ryan Ridley claimed it could be as late as the end of 2019 before fans get to see another new episode. So until a new season happens–if it happens–this is as close as you’re going to get to a new episode of Rick and Morty. Well, there’s also that podcast about the McDonald’s sauce craze the show started.

Pokemon Go Adds Two New Gen 3 Legendary Pokemon

Lugia may be leaving Pokemon Go very soon, but two more Legendary Pokemon are set to take its place. Beginning today, April 2, players around the world will be able to encounter Latios and Latias, the twin Eon Pokemon from Ruby and Sapphire.

Both Legendaries arrive in the game simultaneously, but each one can only be found in a different part of the world for a limited time. From now until May 8, Latios can be encountered in North America, South America, and Africa, while Latias will appear across Europe and Asia. On that date, the two Pokemon will swap regions, where they will remain until June 5.

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As with most other Legendaries, Latios and Latias can only be found in Raid Battles as Gyms. Players will first need to team up with other trainers to battle the Pokemon, and only once the Legendaries have been defeated will you earn a chance to capture them.

Both Latios and Latias are dual Psychic/Dragon-types, meaning they’re particularly susceptible to Dark and Fairy Pokemon. If you don’t happen to have any in your collection, Niantic says Pokemon such as Tyranitar and Mawile will also begin appearing in Raid Battles, giving you a chance to amass a powerful team before you take on the new Legendaries.

Niantic has introduced a string of new Legendary Pokemon to Pokemon Go in recent months. Earlier this year, players were able to battle three other Gen 3 Legendaries, Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza. The Gold and Silver Legendary Lugia also returned to Raid Battles for a limited time. Most recently, Niantic introduced a new research quest system that gives players the chance to encounter the game’s first Mythical Pokemon, Mew.

Niantic is hosting the fourth Pokemon Go Community Day later this month. The event takes place on Sunday, April 15, and will feature the Electric-type sheep Mareep, though the developer hasn’t yet revealed what event-exclusive move it will be able to learn.

Sea of Thieves’ First ‘Pirate Legend’ Speaks Out About Claims of ‘Boosting’

Update: Prod1gyX spoke to Polygon about his experience playing Sea of Thieves, explaining that he believes much of the ire came from people who jumped into his streaming late in the game, rather than watching from the beginning.

“I can tell a lot of people didn’t watch from the beginning, which is understandable. But you can’t say that I wasn’t playing it right from the very beginning of the game,” he told Polygon.

According to Prod1gyX, he has been more concerned with pleasing his built-in community of viewers than the community at large, as he mentioned to Polygon he was not bitter about the reception of another Pirate Legend streamer, SniperNamedG.He also pointed to stats on Reddit, that indicate he “boosted” his play alongside other players only about a quarter of the time.

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