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The World of Warcraft’s Battle for Azeroth expansion release date is August 14, meaning there’s still time to preorder and gain access to quests to unlock some of WoW’s new playable races. The cinematic trailer shows off some of the new races you can recruit, as well as new areas to explore. What isn’t shown are some of the new class changes coming, as well as a new level 120 level-cap. It’s up to you to once again save the world… of Warcraft.
There are several different versions available, including a flashy collector’s Edition, each with their own bonuses and collectibles to entice you to preorder.
With dozens of comic books to choose from, let us show you which are the best coming out this week. Take a look at this list spotlighting our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.
Once you check out our picks, head to the comments to let us know what you’ll be buying this week!
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Writer Jeff Lemire | Artist Aaron Kim Jacinto | Cover Artist Bryan Hitch (Marvel Comics)
What seems to be the next expansion for Grand Theft Auto Online has been revealed.
Facebook posts from artists Solomun and The Black Madonna include a teaser trailer that indicates a July release. The update is seemingly focused on nightlife in Los Santos, and features tracks (and potential appearances) by The Black Madonna and Solomun, as well as Tale of Us and Dixon.
If you’re still looking to get your hands on an NES Classic Edition, you’ll have a few opportunities to pick one up later this week. In addition to GameStop, electronics retailer Best Buy has announced it is receiving a restock of the plug-and-play consoles this Friday, June 29, but you’ll need to act fast if you’re hoping to snag one.
On its official blog, Best Buy confirmed that it will have a new stock of NES Classic systems both in-store and on its website. As before, the console will cost $60. Best Buy hasn’t revealed how many units it will have in stock, but it notes that the system will be available in limited quantities and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you’re planning to head to a brick-and-mortar location before it opens and a line has already formed, Best Buy says it will sell the NES Classic using the same ticketing process it employs on Black Friday. Regardless of whether you buy the system in-store or online, consoles will be limited to one per customer.
As previously mentioned, GameStop will also have a new stock of NES Classic systems on June 29. Like Best Buy, the console will be available both at GameStop’s physical stores and online, as well as at its subsidiary, ThinkGeek. However, supplies will be limited, and GameStop warns it is expecting the same level of demand for the restock as for the initial run of the NES and SNES Classic.
The NES Classic first released back in November 2016, but due to supply constraints, the console was exceedingly difficult to find in stores following its launch. After the release of Nintendo’s follow-up plug-and-play system, the SNES Classic, the company announced that it would release a new stock of the NES Classic systems in Summer 2018.
The NES Classic comes pre-loaded with 30 iconic titles, including Super Mario Bros. 3, The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, and Castlevania. “The NES Classic is an affordable solution for playing NES games, and the fact that it outperforms existing Virtual Console efforts from a technical standpoint makes it the most attractive option to boot,” we wrote in our NES Classic review.
Looking for the best cheap TV for gaming? The TCL 55R617 is your best bet, but there are plenty of other cheap TVs in full HD and 4K to meet your needs.
New Releases is back with its first standard episode in some time. E3 2018 brought a few surprise games, like the announcement of Life Is Strange 2 prequel The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit and Nier Automata coming to Xbox One via the Become As Gods Edition. That’s not the only port launching this week either, as Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus is making its Nintendo Switch debut. Meanwhile, Lumines Remastered is set to let us feel the beat as we line up colored blocks, while The Crew 2 has a garage full of land, sea, and air vehicles ready to race.
Nier Automata: Become As Gods Edition — June 26
Available on: Xbox One
Nier Automata was critically praised during its initial launch, so it’s about time Xbox One owners get to experience the world of androids battling machines on an abandoned earth. Even better, this version includes some previously released DLC quests and costumes.
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Lumines Remastered — June 26
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch
Another enhanced re-release, Lumines Remastered is still the same block-matching game with a killer soundtrack as it was on PSP. Luckily, the full soundtrack made the jump to the current generation too. The remaster was led by Tetsuya Mizuguchi, who not only produced the original, but also created another trippy cult classic, Rez.
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The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit — June 26
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC
Life Is Strange 2 is happening, and this free prequel spin-off will help set up the events of the sequel. It stars a 10-year-old boy named Chris, whose imagination lets him become the titular Captain Spirit. It might seem kiddish, but expect to make the same tough choices Life Is Strange is known for–and what you choose will directly affect how you play the sequel later this year.
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The Crew 2 — June 29
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC
The Crew 2 once again lets you race clear across the United States, but this time you can do it in cars, planes, boats, bikes, and off-road vehicles. You can switch between them on the fly, and with the variety of races and terrain waiting you, you’ll definitely be doing a lot of hot swapping.
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Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus — June 29
Available on: Switch
The Nintendo Switch is also getting a hyper-violent port this month. It’s the same Nazi-killing campaign that other systems got last year, but this version lets you fine-tune your shots with the Pro Controller gyro, or fully aim your guns with the Joy-Cons. Being able to take the war anywhere your Switch can go ain’t too bad either.
Rose Leslie and Kit Harrington, also known as Game of Thrones’ Ygritte and Jon Snow, have just been married at the Kirkton of Rayne church in Aberdeenshire, Scotland this past Saturday.
Leslie and Harrington began dating in 2012 on the set of Game of Thrones, while their characters had also formed a relationship in the show’s second season. The couple announced that they were engaged to be married.
The ceremony was attended by many of their fellow cast members from Game of Thrones, including Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Maisie Williams, and Sophie Turner. The ceremony was followed by a reception at Wardhill Castle.
