Month: August 2019

We bring you the best deals we’ve found today on video games, hardware, electronics, and a bunch of random stuff too. Updated 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Nintendo Switch Lite Preorder Up at Walmart and Amazon (Limited Edition Is Available)

Switch Lite preorders are finally up on Amazon. The Switch Lite is lighter than the original Switch, has integrated (non-detachable) controls, and doesn’t have a docked mode. But the biggest difference? It’s $100 cheaper.

Available at Walmart

Available on Amazon

King of Monitors – Alienware AW3418DW 34″ 3440×1440 Curved 120Hz GSYNC IPS Panel Gaming Display with Bonus $75 Dell eGift Card for $722.49 (Originally $1500)

Use code “PAYPAL15”

This is the best deal we’ve ever seen for this highly rated monitor. If you factor in the $100 gift card, you’re basically paying $647.49 for this monitor. If you’re looking for the ultimate beast in gaming monitors, we highly recommend the Alienware AW3418DW. Specs include a 34″ 3440×1440 curved IPS panel display with super wide viewing angles and 99% sRGB coverage, 4ms response time, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and RGB lighting. The gift card carries a 90-day expiration date and can be used on almost anything at Dell.

$300 Off the Dell G3 Gaming Intel Core i5-8300H Quad-Core 15″ 1080p IPS GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop, Now $599.99

Use code “AFFDG32”

This is a great price for a budget-conscious student who still wants a gaming-worthy laptop. Specs include a 15.6″ 1080p IPS display, 8th gen Intel Core i5-8300H quad-core CPU, 8GB RAM, dual drives (128GB SSD + 1TB HDD), and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti video card.

Out Tomorrow: 15% off Madden NFL 20 for PS4 or Xbox One, Now $50.94 (Now Reviewed)

The new 2020 iteration of the only NFL video game out there is available this Friday. Both Amazon and Walmart are offering 15% off if you preorder it beforehand. For any of who play Madden NFL religiously, this is pretty much a no brainer. For those who don’t, check out our review to see if it’s right for you.

YMMV Deal: Buy a $50 Amazon Gift Card, Get $15 in Amazon Credit

Use code “19GIFTCARD”

This is a YMMV (your mileage may vary) deal because code only works for people who have never purchased an Amazon gift card before. Add a $50 gift card to your cart and apply the code. If the code was applied successfully, you should be receiving a $15 credit to your Amazon balance within 3 days. Send the gift card to yourself to make things easy.

Sign Up for Hulu for Only $5.99/Month (Was $7.99/Month)

This sponsored deal is brought to you by Hulu.

If you haven’t yet tried Hulu, now is a great time to do so. Choose the limited commercials option and you only pay $5.99/month rate. This is a price drop from $7.99/mo last year. That’s a nice treat since most other streaming services are going up in price, not down. Hulu gives you access to unlimited streaming of TV shows and movies. These include the new Castle Rock, Rick & Morty, Fear the Walking Dead, Family Guy, Law & Order SVU, Seinfeld, South Park, and much, much more.

25″ Alienware AW2518HF 1080p 1ms 240Hz Gaming Monitor with Bonus $75 Dell eGift Card for $297.49 (Originally $500)

Use code “PAYPAL15”

240Hz?? You read that right. The Alienware AW2518HF 25″ 1080p Monitor is all about speed and gaming accuracy. Besides having a blazing fast 1ms response time, this is one of the very few monitors that can support a 240Hz refresh rate, and possibly the only such monitor priced under $300. It’s also equipped with FreeSync for those with AMD video cards.

27″ Dell S2716DG 1440p 1ms 144Hz G-SYNC Monitor with Bonus $100 Dell eGift Card for $424.99 (Originally $800)

Use code “PAYPAL15”

The Dell S2716DG is Dell’s most popular gaming monitor. It has every gaming-related feature you can think of: big 27″ screen with dense 2560×1440 resolution, fast 1ms response time, overdriven 144Hz refresh rate, and NVIDIA G-SYNC support. All of this makes this one of the best monitors you can buy for FPS (and other) gaming, especially at this price point.

45% Off the 55″ Sony BRAVIA XBR-55X800 4K Smart HDTV, Now Only $598

Here’s a deal that just popped into my radar. This TV is normally priced over $800 at Walmart and everywhere else. This is an “XBR” class TV from Sony so it’s one of their premium models. A 55″ screen size for under $500 is a total steal.

43% Off 43″ LG 43UK6200 4K Smart HDTV, $199

If you’re looking for a small TV that will fit your cubby, bedroom, dorm space, or any place else where a large TV simply won’t fit, this TV is compact without being eye-squintingly small, sports razor sharp 4K resolution, and has Smart TV functionality.

30% Off 55″ LG 55UK6090 4K Smart HDTV, $349.99

This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for a big 55″ LG 4K TV. It even has Smart TV functionality and you get it delivered to your door for free.

$100 Off the Newest Generation 2019 MacBook Pro 13″ Retina Display Laptop, Now $1199.99

This is the first ever discount for the base model of the newest 2019 Macbook Pro 13″ laptop. The 2019 edition reintroduces the touch bar, upgrades the Core i5 option to quad-core, and redesigns the keyboard. It weighs only 3lbs and still has power in spades, with a 13.3-inch Retina 2560×1600 displays, quad-core Intel Core i5 processor, Intel Iris Plus graphics, 8GB of memory, and 128GB SSD.

35% off the Anker PowerCore 10000mAh PD USB Power Bank with Power Delivery, Now $29.99

Use code “ANKERPD335”

The Nintendo Switch supports the USB Power Delivery standard, which basically means it can charge a lot faster with a USB-PD enabled power bank like this one compared to a standard USB power bank. The 10,000mAh battery is slim yet it holds enough power to fully charge a Nintendo Switch from 0%.

17% off a Verizon Prepaid Card

If you use Verizon and are on a prepaid plan, then this is a no-brainer purchase.

45% off the Arcade1Up Asteroids 3:4 Scale (4-Feet Tall) Arcade Machine, Now $164.99

For $165 you can get the Asteroids Arcade1up cabinet with free 2-day shipping. In addition to Asteroids, you get Major Havoc, Lunar Lander and Tempest, making this an even better deal.

11% Off the Batman Beyond The Complete Series Deluxe Limited Edition on Blu-ray, Now $89.30

The Deluxe Limited Edition includes all 3 season (52 episodes) in remastered high definition, the Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker animated movie on Blu-ray, Metallic Batman Beyond Funko POP, and more. You even get a digital copy (including the movie).

$700 Off the OVERPOWERED Intel Core i7-8700 GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Desktop with 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 2TB HDD, and 2yr Warranty, Now $1499

You won’t find a PC with better specs under $1500, period. Along with one of the most powerful video cards available, you’re getting an Intel Core i7 6-core processor, more RAM than you will ever need, and ample amounts of both SSD and hard drive storage.

$700 Off the OVERPOWERED Intel Core i7-8700 GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming Desktop with 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 2TB HDD, and 2yr Warranty, Now $699

For under $700 you’re getting an Intel Core i7 6-core processor and GeForce GTX 1070 video card, which is more than capable of taking on all of your PUBG, Fortnite, or Apex Legends needs and then some. You also get free 2-day shipping.

Save 50% Off Any IPVanish VPN Plan

IPVanish is offering 50% off any of its VPN subscription plans. The best deal would be the annual plan. It’s originally $77.99 so you pay $38.99 for the year. That’s only $3.25 a month for a service that provides some great benefits. VPN is the first and easiest step to making your internet activity a bit more anonymous. VPN is also a great way to “trick” a host site into thinking you’re in another part of the world. That’s great for watching region-locked content from streaming services like Netflix. IPVanish boasts a very user-friendly interface, doesn’t hog resources, and has a zero-log policy. We also gave it a great review.

New Dell HDTV Deals with Gift Cards (50″ Vizio 4K Smart HDTV For as Low as $199.99)

Dell kicks off a new week of TV deals. You will find both value-minded and uber high end options available. Not only are these TVs marked down to the lowest current prices you’ll find anywhere, they all also include a gift card that can be used on almost anything at Dell.com, including consoles, monitors, VR headsets, games, video cards, and PCs. The gift card carries a 90-day expiration.
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The 1,000-player PC battle royale game, Mavericks: Proving Grounds, has been canceled. Developer Automaton Games is scuttling the project due to “insufficient funding,” while the studio overall appears to be closing up shop.

The developer confirmed the news in a post on its website. “Please be advised that due to insufficient funding, the development of the Mavericks: Proving Grounds game has now ceased.”

Automaton Games, which is based in the UK, has become insolvent, and insolvency practitioners Paul Appleton and Paul Cooper have been brought in to wind things down and close up the studio.

It’s an out-of-nowhere update for Marvericks. Just last week, the developers announced that the game reached the Alpha stage of development–which is a major milestone for any game. Marvericks was playable at E3 2019 back in June.

Marvericks used the cloud-based SpatialOS tools that allowed the team to make massive worlds that could accommodate 1,000 players on a map. A public beta was planned for November.

One of Automaton’s other games, the asymmetrical first-person multiplayer horror game Deceit, may still see the light of day despite the studio going into administration. The administrators said they are currently working on a licensing deal for the game, presumably with a different company. The free-to-play games remains available on Steam, where it has mostly positive reviews, and the joint administrators said “there will be no change in the live operation and provision of this game.”

Continuing the Madden franchise’s recent tradition of story modes, Madden NFL 20 introduces a new narrative campaign. This new mode generally falls flat, but the pro football sim stands out on the field, with new additions that faithfully capture the essence of the NFL experience while making it fun to play again and again.

The new story mode, QB1: Face of the Franchise, replaces the Longshot story mode that was featured in Madden 18 and 19. Unlike those campaigns, which featured a pre-set character, Madden 20’s QB1 mode lets you create an entirely unique football star and guide him through the final stages of his collegiate career with the hopes of making an NFL starting roster, and, on a longer timeline, complete a journey to hoisting the Lombardi Trophy at the Super Bowl.

QB1’s story picks up as you decide which college to attend and play for. However, the college football elements within Madden 20 are not anything significant. You select a school from 10 options, including heavyweights like Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, and Clemson. It’s a treat to see fully licensed college football teams, complete with true-to-life jerseys, logos, stadiums, and marching band songs, but the gameplay experience in reality is limited to two games in the College Football Playoffs–and you can’t play the college teams in quickplay later on.

After winning the National Championship against all odds, you’re off to the NFL Combine where your performance in front of scouts and GMs determines how high you go in the draft. There are some genuinely funny moments here with your aloof agent Les Moore, and interactions with him are some of the best character moments in the story mode. After making it to the NFL, the game then disappointingly becomes the standard Franchise mode, except your character has more backstory that acts as fuel to drive you to succeed on the field. That’s the idea, at least; in practice, it leaves much to be desired.

In part, that’s because QB1’s cinematic cutscenes and Telltale-style choices end once you get to the NFL. At that point, the narrative beats play out through text messages you receive from fans and other players from around the league. This delivery method makes conversations awkward and ultimately forgettable. There is one storyline in particular involving a sick child rooting for you that falls flat; it tries too hard to tug on your heartstrings, moody piano pieces and all, without earning any payoff. Without giving too much away, another major storyline in QB1 involves your college teammate and friend, and it ends abruptly, with the strong suggestion that the story will continue in Madden NFL 21. That’s too bad, because this character, in the limited screen time he gets, is far more interesting than the cookie-cutter, run-of-the-mill one you create.

In general, QB1 moves at such a fast pace that it doesn’t allow for thoughtful character development. Not only that, but the story that QB1 does tell is hokey and clumsily unraveled. The story overall feels barebones and incomplete, with the entirety of the QB1 mode feeling like a half-baked idea in the end.

Despite the lackluster story and the way it’s delivered, QB1 succeeds in connecting you to your on-field performance and inspiring you to improve or play differently each week once you’ve made it to the NFL. The text message system, while not the best avenue for full conversation, is better utilized in delivering week-to-week objectives and challenges. You can complete these to earn XP, which you can then invest into your character in an RPG-lite-like system where you choose which aspects of your game you want to develop.

As an example, I responded with some trash talk against one of the league’s best cornerbacks, Richard Sherman, and my Game Day Goal, as it’s called, was to achieve 400 yards or more of offense and a 60-yard pass–not an easy task with Sherman in the backfield. The system is dynamic and responsive to what happens on the field week-to-week, and this is a nice touch that provides a further level of connection to your character and their status in the league.

Madden 20’s standard Franchise mode, which is separate from the QB1 mode, gets a welcome update this year. Its implementation of the new Scenario Engine, which lets you interact with players and coaches through the aforementioned text-message system, is the best new feature for Franchise. Like with QB1, having weekly objectives that you decide on is a compelling way to keep you interested and engaged in a 16+ week season that can otherwise get monotonous and repetitive. However, Franchise mode overall doesn’t get any other significant or meaningful updates this year, which might be a bummer for seasoned players wanting more.

Perhaps the biggest and most exciting change for Madden 20 are the new X-Factor and Superstar abilities. 50 of the league’s best players have been given these super abilities, and they revamp the fundamentals of Madden playmaking. X-Factor abilities are unlocked when you meet the qualifications to get “in the zone”–for some QBs, it’s throwing for 5 or more yards in the air multiple times without making a mistake–while Superstar abilities are passive traits tied to your player that are always active.

The new X-Factor abilities are truly game-changers, and they further emphasize the distinction between the average NFL player and elite athletes. For example, the Gambler X-Factor ability–which only Aaron Rodgers has–makes it impossible for AI defenders to intercept his passes. Similarly powerful X-Factor abilities are available for defenders as well, and that helps balance things out. Not only that, but X-Factor abilities can be lost quickly; a QB who takes a sack is immediately out of the zone, while dropped passes and fumbles also cancel out these abilities.

These abilities, when combined with an elite player like Madden 20 cover star Patrick Mahomes (who has incredible baseline stats to begin with), become overly powerful in some instances. Mahomes’ unique passive Superstar abilities give him immense speed and dexterity out of the pocket, on top of his already powerful and accurate arm. When teammate Travis Kelce unlocks his own X-Factor ability (which gives him a guaranteed aggressive catch on any single-man coverage), it becomes simply too easy to complete big plays down the field.

Outside of that issue, the new X-Factor and Superstar abilities introduce a level of strategy that the Madden series has never seen. I found myself often weighing up whether I should pursue the X-Factor qualification conditions or choose lower-risk plays that are more likely to be successful. At pivotal stages, like in the fourth quarter or in a third-and-long situation, this level of risk/reward is heightened. Not only that, but with 50 X-Factor abilities spread across players on the 32 NFL teams, it encourages you to try new teams and strategies.

Importantly, X-Factor abilities do not feel gimmicky or too overpowerful for the most part as they’re difficult to unlock and have numerous counters. Stephon Gilmore of the New England Patriots, for example, has an X-Factor ability called Acrobat that allows him to perform a diving move where he makes an incredible pass breakup. Some pass-rushers, too, including Aaron Donald of the Los Angeles Rams, can shred the defense and break the O-Line easily to sack the quarterback for a big loss. The saying “any given Sunday” is truer than ever in Madden 20 thanks to the X-Factor abilities.

Overall, the on-field action in Madden this year is better than ever. The game provides more on-screen info than last year’s iteration, making it easier to see things like decision-making specifics (such as average yards-per-play or yards given up) and which elite offensive and defensive players have X-Factor and Superstar abilities. This makes for an easy way to help you see the odds of having success with a play before the snap. The playbook menus (and menus overall, for that matter) are cleaned up and brighter, which helps you see important information at a glance.

Also new this year are Run-Pass Options added to playbooks. These hybrid plays provide yet another way for play-callers to mix things up and keep defenders guessing. There are also numerous player-specific animations, including Aaron Rodgers’ signature quick release and Patrick Mahomes’ sidearm throw. This all works together to make Madden 20 closer than ever to replicating the look and feel of actual pro football. Nothing in the updated gameplay mechanics for Madden 20 is as substantial as the introduction of Real Player Motion from last year, but the controls in Madden are as good as they’ve ever been thanks to further refinement on last year’s improvements and the introduction of some welcome tweaks and small changes. A subtle gameplay change for 2019 is that you can double press the receiver icon to pump fake; this small change makes it easier than ever to trick a defender into biting on a pass route, providing yet another level of depth and control.

The core fundamentals that underpin Madden 20’s gameplay feel more solid and dependable than ever. Mistakes like poor passes, missed tackles, and bad decision-making are yours and yours alone to own because the controls rarely, if ever, let you down.

Also notable for Madden 20 is what’s (generally) not there: bugs. After many hours with the game, I only experienced a handful of minor glitches, though your mileage may vary, and it’s worth noting that you can continue to expect other oddities like out-of-place commentary and some sideline players executing the same animations all the time. I also experienced what felt like an unusually high number of facemask calls and injuries.

Now in its third year using EA’s Frostbite engine, Madden 20 also looks very good with its better-looking player models that have richer detail and more realistic flourishes (except for Greg Olsen; what happened there?). The Madden 20 game engine also provides gorgeous environmental effects like glistening sun rays peeking through the clouds and casting shadows on the field and snow effects that limit your vision and force you to suggest playing more conservatively to accommodate for the wintry conditions.

The commentary team composed of Brandon Gaudin and Charles Davis also return in Madden 20, and they are consistently a treat to listen to. Despite some lines being repeated from time to time (how many times do we have to hear that Julian Edelman was a quarterback in college or that Tom Brady was initially drafted to play baseball?), the pair deliver the right mixture of lines that keep you informed and engaged in equal measure. Madden 20’s overall broadcast, presentation, and gameplay packages aim to replicate the real-life NFL experience, but it continues to be a shame that the voicelines–at least all the ones I heard in over 20 hours with Madden 20–do not comment on real-world NFL issues. As with previous years, the commentary will be updated regularly throughout the season.

Among Madden 20’s other modes is the fantasy team-building card-based Ultimate Team, and this continues to be the game’s richest when it comes to the sheer multitude of challenges to complete. It remains a thrill to build a fantasy team and compete either against other fantasy AI teams or the world at large through online play.

A subtle yet enjoyable change for MUT this year is how you can move from one challenge to the next without returning to the menu screen, which is great considering how many there are to complete. There is also a new “Mission” system that helps you select the right challenges to complete in order to acquire items for your deck. In years past, MUT could feel like a hard-to-parse system that you slogged through waywardly, but the new system gives you more direction, and as such it is more respectful of your time.

Ultimate Team does have issues with microtransactions, however. At the very start, the tutorial instructs you to visit the store where you can make real-money purchases, which feels like an unnecessary nudge toward spending extra. As with past iterations of MUT, it can feel like a grind to get the cards you want, which in turn encourages you to consider spending money on microtransactions when you otherwise might not. That rubbed me the wrong way, but MUT overall is still an enjoyable and engaging mode that I expect to return to again and again.

Madden NFL 20 is an improved version of the annualized professional football series that excels in some areas and leaves something to be desired in others. The new QB1 career mode–which includes a barebones NCAA football experience–overall feels like a half-baked idea that doesn’t deliver anything meaningful or interesting. When it comes to the on-the-field action, however, the new X-Factor and Superstar abilities shake up the familiar gameplay formula to give seasoned players and newcomers alike a fresh way to scheme plays and orchestrate strategy on both sides of the ball.

Borderlands 3 has officially gone gold. Gearbox confirmed the game’s status on Twitter and thanked everyone who contributed to its completion.

For those not up to date on the lingo, a game that’s “gone gold” has been completed and is ready for manufacturing. So Borderlands 3 is in its final stage before release. Any additional changes to the game’s code that are made from now on will come in the form of a day one patch or post-release updates.

Borderlands 3 takes place shortly after the events of both Tales from the Borderlands and Borderlands 2: Commander Lilith and the Fight for Sanctuary. The game launches with four new playable Vault Hunters—Zane, Amara, Moze, and FL4K–each of whom has some of the most uniquely designed skill trees seen in any previous Borderlands title.

We’ve already had a chance to play as the first three. Zane can sacrifice his grenades to equip two different active skills at once, Amara’s mastery of the elements allows her to mix and match the skills of every Siren that’s come before her, and Moze is able to change what her active skill does by putting different weapons and armor on her Iron Bear mech.

Launching on September 13 for Xbox One, PS4, and PC, Borderlands 3 has a limited-time exclusivity deal with the Epic Games Store. Once the deal is complete, the game will go to other PC platforms like Steam. Borderlands 3 is also releasing on Google Stadia once the cloud-based game streaming service launches. Though it won’t have cross-platform play at launch, Gearbox is “committed” to making it happen.

Kono Oto Kamare: Sounds of Life, which wrapped up its first season in June 2019 and landed on our best of Spring 2019 guide, will return this October, Funimation confirms. With 20 volumes in the manga series, written by Amyu, there’s plenty of material fans may see in the upcoming second season.

With Sounds of Life receiving a second season, the Shonen anime will get a new opening. Crunchyroll reports that the new opening, titled “Harmony,” is performed by Shouta Ao, Mio Kanzaki’s Japanese voice actor in the anime. There’s also a new ending, and while it doesn’t have a title, Crunchyroll states that it’s performed by Chika Kudo’s voice actor Yuma Uchida.

Sounds of Life is a slice-of-life anime, following the Tokise high school Koto club’s last member–a sophomore named Takezo Kurata–as he seeks to revitalize the club after the rest of its members graduate. Production company Funimation, where Sounds of Life is streaming, says the story is about how difficult it can be to find harmony, especially “when a delinquent and a prodigy player sign up.” Sounds of Life is available on Hulu as well, so it’s likely the anime’s second season will arrive on the streaming platform.

According to Crunchyroll, Kono Oto Kamare: Sounds of Life’s second season will air at the following times:

• Tokyo MX: every Saturday during the 25:00 time slot beginning on October 05, 2019.
• BS11: every Saturday during the 25:00 time slot beginning on October 05, 2019.
• AT-X: every Monday during the 22:00 time slot beginning on October 07, 2019.
• Tochigi TV: every Monday during the 23:00 time slot beginning on October 07, 2019.
• WOWOW: every Wednesday during the 24:00 time slot beginning on October 09, 2019.
• Hokkaido Television Broadcasting: every Monday during the 25:25 time slot beginning on October 14, 2019.

According to the video above, Sounds of Life Simulcasts on Saturdays at 10:30 AM PT / 12:30 PM CST / 1:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM BST and SimulDubs at 1 PM PT / 3 PM CST / 4 PM ET / 9 PM BST on the anime’s official Funimation page.

The new update for Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled that launches on August 2 not only introduces the Back N. Time Grand Prix event. The update serves as the introduction of mictotransactions.

In a blog post, Activision announced that players will be able to purchase “Wumpa Coins” in various bundles. The microtransaction bundles will be available from within console stores, though specifics about the bundles including pricing has not been announced.

Whatever the case, Activision said the new option “won’t change the game’s core mechanics.” You can still earn the Wumpa Coins simply by playing the game, but for those who want to speed up their progress, they’ll be able to buy the Wumpa Coins right away.

Players can buy the items, which include characters and various cosmetic items, from the in-game Pit Stop store. Some of the new skins coming to Nitro Refueled include Mad Scientist Crash, Sabretooth Pura, and Stone Age N. Tropy.

In our Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled review, we said, “When the nostalgia fades, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled remains fun and engaging enough to keep you racing on with a smile on your face for much longer yet. It’s good to have Crash back.”

Oscar-winner Ben Affleck was at one point attached to write, direct, and star in an all-new Batman movie. However, the actor eventually dropped out, and Matt Reeves came in to direct and write a new script. But what was Affleck’s Batman movie going to be about?

Robert Richardson, who was set to be the cinematographer on Affleck’s movie, said on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that the Batman flick would have delved into “the insanity aspects.”

“Well, he was going more into the insanity aspects. So I think you would’ve seen something a little darker than what we’ve seen in the past and more into the individual, who’s inside Batman,” Richardson said, via Batman-News. “What element may be sane and what element may actually not be sane. So he was entering into a little more of the Arkham, as you know, he’s going into where you keep everyone who was bad, everyone that shifted and Batman.”

Richardson said it was “very fascinating” to visit the darker side of Batman. Another interesting element is that Arkham Asylum is rarely seen in Batman movies, though Rocksteady’s Batman: Arkham Asylum is set there. The new Joker movie starring Joaquin Phoenix will see the character visiting the “Arkham Hospital.”

Robert Pattinson stars in the new Batman as the caped crusader in the film that’s due in theatres in June 2021. The movie has been in the works for several years; Affleck stepped down as director in early 2017, and more recently confirmed that he was no longer involved at all, stating that he had “tried to direct a version of it, but couldn’t crack it.”

The original 1996 Diablo

is playable now right on your computer’s web browser.The browser port of the original Diablo was developed by Rivsoft, a team of developers who work on several Blizzard-related projects. However, the port would not be possible were it not for the work of a development team who in 2018 reconstructed the original source code for Diablo.

GalaXyHaXz and the Devilution team reverse-engineered the source code for the original Diablo last year in 2018. The project was meant to be archival, so the source code was reconstructed with all the bugs and bad code from the original 1996 version.

From there, that source code was used to produce the browser port. You can check out the original Diablo on browser here. Just know that it’s not the full game.

Instead, it is a shareware version of Diablo which limits players to only one of the three character classes, and the first two areas of the dungeon.

However, if you own the original game, which can be purchased on GoG, then you can drop the original DIABDAT.MPQ file into the browser page and start playing the full game right there. So anyone looking to play the full version of Diablo for free will have to look elsewhere.

Still, if you find yourself bored at work this is a really easy way to get a quick version of Diablo up and running on your computer with minimal fuss.

Meanwhile, Blizzard is hard at work on Diablo 4, as well as a mobile title called Diablo Immortal.

Matt Kim is a reporter for IGN. You can reach him on Twitter.

According to a leak, the new DLC fighters for Street Fighter V are E. Honda, Lucia, and Poison. The leak suggests the announcement is supposed to be officially made during EVO 2019, which begins August 2 and continues through the weekend.

Breaking on Steam, the leak included a new trailer for Street Fighter V that revealed the summer 2019 character bundle for the game. The video has now been taken down, but it featured E. Honda, Lucia, and Poison, who are all coming to Street Fighter V on August 4. A bundle including all three fighters will supposedly release the very next day. The trailer states that “certain costumes and Honda Senta stage” are excluded from the bundle.

Edmond Honda, a talented sumo wrestler, has been a part of the fighting game series since Street Fighter II and also appeared in Street Fighter IV. Lucia has never appeared in a Street Fighter game before. An unorthodox detective, she made her fighting game debut in 1995’s Final Fight 3. Like Lucia, Poison is a Final Fight character, first appearing in the original 1989 game. She made her Street Fighter debut in Street Fighter III: 2nd Impact but only as a cameo. She wouldn’t be playable in the series until Street Fighter X Tekken. She’d return in Ultra Street Fighter IV.

In our Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition review, Tamoor Hussain wrote, “With a slick new interface, fully-featured online and offline modes, and every character released thus far–plus Sakura, the first fighter from Season 3 of its DLC–Street Fighter V feels like a complete package. It has always been a strong fighting game that continues to get better over time, but it remained a game for genre enthusiasts. Arcade Edition, however, is a game that you can confidently recommend to anyone. Two years after its launch, Street Fighter V is finally fighting fit.”