Netflix's Cobra Kai Season 3: Everything We Know So Far

Best Black Friday 2020 Xbox Series X And Xbox One Game Deals

November came in hot, with Microsoft dropping two next-gen consoles and a bunch of other companies releasing a slew of games ahead of Black Friday 2020. And now that we’re starting to see Black Friday ads come in, it’s about to get a lot more wild. There are a ton of deals this year, most of which beat out what we saw last year. GameStop in particular is going hard in the paint, beating out prices at Best Buy and Target. There are even a couple discounts on some Xbox Series X games, not even a month after its launch. Of course, the Xbox One didn’t get as many exclusives as the PS4 this year, but there are still plenty of great games that are well worth playing, no matter which Xbox you own.

All physical Xbox One games can also be played on the Xbox Series X via backwards compatibility or next-gen upgrades. However, no physical games can be played on the Xbox Series S due to that console not having a disc drive.

When will Black Friday PS5 game deals be available?

At the moment, there are some excellent early Black Friday deals already available, though that hasn’t extended toward many game discounts as of yet. Thankfully, we’ll see that change as we get further into the month. Each retailer has its own schedule, and while places like GameStop and Best Buy are offering great prices, we expect Amazon to price-match or even beat them throughout November.

GameStop: Online deals for Xbox games begin November 25 at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT. You can shop deals in store starting November 27. GameStop’s Black Friday sale ends November 29.
Best Buy: Online deals run from November 22 to November 29. You can head to your local Best Buy store to shop for deals November 27-29.
Walmart: November 25-29
Target: November 22-28

Best Xbox Series X and Xbox One Black Friday game deals so far

$33 (was $60)

Watch Dogs: Legion is one of the holiday’s biggest games, and during GameStop’s Black Friday sale, you’ll be able to snag it for only $33–not even a month after release. Purchasing the Xbox One version also gets you access to the Xbox Series X version via Microsoft’s Smart Delivery service, so you’ll be good to go if you get the next-gen console.

$40 (was $60)

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time released last month, but you’ll be able to get it at a nice discount during Black Friday. The excellent platformer is only $40 during GameStop’s big sale, and even though it doesn’t have a next-gen upgrade, you’ll still be able to play it on the Xbox Series X via backwards compatibility.

$10 (was $30)

Gears 5 is one of Microsoft’s big games that’s getting optimized for Xbox Series X, giving users the ability to play at 4K and 60fps with enhanced graphics or 120Hz in the multiplayer. It’s one of the Xbox One’s best games, so playing it on the new console is a must.

$30 (was $60)

Gears Tactics released alongside the Xbox Series X, but it’s already getting a huge discount. During GameStop’s Black Friday Sale, you’ll be able to pick up the great tactics game for only $30, down from its regular price of $60.

$27 (was $50)

Mortal Kombat 11’s next Kombat Pack releases this month and features Rambo, Mileena, and Rain. If you want to get in on the action, you can pick up the Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Kollection at a nice discount during Black Friday and then buy the DLC separately. Thankfully, it also gets a free next-gen upgrade via Smart Delivery.

Demon’s Souls First 16 Minutes On PS5 (Performance Mode)

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15 Minutes Of Demon’s Souls PS5 Gameplay In Performance Mode

In this clip from an early section of the Demon’s Souls remake, we head through the Gates of Boletaria to see what Bluepoint’s game has to offer. You’ll see us fight against dangerous soldiers, avoid traps, and guard our precious souls as we attempt to move forward without getting killed. The game is running in performance mode at 60 frames per second on the PS5.

This version of Demon’s Souls is a PS5 exclusive, having originally released more than a decade ago exclusively for PS3. The game’s structure and enemies remain unchanged, but its visuals were rebuilt from the ground up to take full advantage of the PS5’s hardware. It releases alongside the system on November 12.

American Horror Story Season 10 Gets Sharp New Poster

While 2020 has been a rough year for movie and TV production because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon. FX’s American Horror Story Season 10 is coming but we just aren’t sure when. Luckily, a new poster was revealed for the upcoming season, giving clues as to what we can expect.

The American Horror Story Twitter account revealed the new image, which features someone getting a tattoo on their tongue, ouchie. More importantly, the person in question has some jacked-up teeth. Check out the photo below.

The scary teeth might lend a few clues to what the next season of AHS is about. The very first image for Season 10 was revealed by showrunner Ryan Murphy back in March with the caption “Things are beginning to wash up on shore…” It featured some dead-looking hands coming out of the sea. It led many to wonder if the next season will be tackling sea zombies.

However, with this new photo, it seems like Season 10 of American Horror Story could feature sirens or mermaids–luring people on the sea to their death and eating them.

For Season 10, Macaulay Culkin will appear on the series. This is the first time the Home Alone star will appear on the show. He’ll be joining Kathy Bates, Billie Lourd, Finn Wittrock, Lily Rabe, Adina Porter, Leslie Grossman, and Angelica Ross, along with fan-favorites Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters.

Additionally, there is a spin-off show coming in the near future. It’s called American Horror Stories and it will consist of one-hour-long, stand-alone episodes. And if you love the main show, get ready for more as American Horror Story has been renewed through Season 13.

American Horror Story: Roanoke Episode 5 & 6 Breakdown

The spin-off series brought together the real-life survivors of Roanoke as well as the actors that played their counterparts in the original series. Think of it like The Real World mixed in with Big Brother and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. It turns out the spin-off series doesn’t go exactly as planned. That’s because they decided to film during the Blood Moon, which we know, is a horrible mistake.

If you love American Horror Story as well as reality TV, there’s no way you’re not going to enjoy this mid-season twist in AHS: Roanoke.

Lil Nas X Holding A Roblox Concert To Promote His New Song, Holiday

American musician Lil Nas X, best known for his singles “Old Town Road” and “Panini,” will put on a virtual live concert experience in the social game Roblox on November 14. Lil Nas X will perform some of his favorite songs, as well as a new track titled “Holiday.”

The concert goes live at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET on Saturday, November 14, while “Holiday” drops on November 13. Also on Friday is a pre-show Q&A and scavenger hunt at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET in Roblox. Players who participate can earn limited-edition gear for their in-game avatars.

Lil Nas X teased the concert on Twitter. The rapper also shared a 30-second snippet of his upcoming single, “Holiday,” against an electric backdrop. Check out the teaser below.

With live, in-person concerts effectively shut down due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we’ve seen multiple instances of musicians performing inside of video games. This year saw plenty of virtual concerts, including the Travis Scott Fortnite Experience that drew in over 27 million players around the world.

In other Roblox news, the game has surpassed $2 billion on mobile devices alone, despite being available on PC and Xbox One as well. Creator Roblox Corporation took the company public last month, meaning shares will be made available to purchase sometime soon.

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Twitch Apologizes For Poor Response To The Wave Of DCMA Takedowns

Twitch has put out a statement responding to the massive amount of DCMA notifications that streamers have received over the past year. The company apologized for its poor response to the issue and reiterated the need for streamers to stop playing recorded music on their streams.

“If you play recorded music on your stream, you need to stop doing that,” a post on the companies official blog reads. “And if you haven’t already, you should review your historical VODs and Clips that may have music in them and delete any archives that might.”

Your frustration and confusion with recent music-related copyright issues is completely justified. Things can–and should–be better for creators than they have been recently. The next few tweets will outline our plan for being better partners to creators. https://t.co/Ebk1rFlBOM pic.twitter.com/fiFitaZgD5

— Twitch (@Twitch) November 11, 2020

Streamers have been receiving many DMCA notifications for playing recorded music in the background of their streams and have been forced to manually delete old clips that could possibly infringe on copyright. Twitch also apologized in this post (which was also emailed to streamers) about the “frustratingly little information [Twitch] provided” and the lack of content moderation tools that streamers could use to respond to these notifications. The company said that they are working on more tools, including ones that can detect copyrighted audio.

Streamers have been receiving DMCA takedown notifications since March, with thousands coming in waves in July and October. Streamers, some with livelihoods depending on Twitch, were stressed about their channels possibly being shut down for good. Twitch’s user guidelines, say that accounts the company deems as “repeat infringers” will be terminated. Due to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Twitch is legally obligated to penalize repeat offenders and accounts.

Streamers have been quick to criticize Twitch for this response, adding that there must be a better solution than to not play recorded music and delete hundreds of old clips, especially since streamers are still receiving DMCA notifications for clips they’ve already deleted. Twitch advised that streamers use libraries with rights cleared music like Soundstripe, Monstercat Gold, Chillhop, Epidemic Sound, and NCS.

Netflix’s Cobra Kai Season 3: Everything We Know So Far

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You’ve been waiting patiently–or impatiently–for a new season of Cobra Kai for well over a year. Now, though, the premiere is getting closer and closer–and it’s not going to be stuck in streaming purgatory, otherwise known as YouTube Premium. The third season of Cobra Kai is premiering on Netflix.

What’s going to happen, though? Who will be in it? What’s the aftermath of the high school karate riot? These are all great questions, many of which we already have the answers to. In fact, as you prepare for the third season of Cobra Kai, we’ve put together a handy guide to make sure you’re as up to date as possible.

Warning: The following contains spoilers for the first two seasons of Cobra Kai. If you haven’t watched those, we have no idea why you’re here.

Take a look below at everything we know about Cobra Kai Season 3, when and where to watch it, and what you should expect. Get ready, karate class is almost back in session.

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Cobra Kai Season 3 release date

After the first two seasons of Cobra Kai were added to Netflix earlier this year, it was revealed that fans wouldn’t have to wait too long to see new episodes. Season 3 of Cobra Kai will premiere on January 8, 2021. All episodes of the new season will be available that day.

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But where can we watch it?

You’ll be able to watch the new season exclusively on Netflix, which is also where the first two seasons of the series now live.

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Previously on Cobra Kai

Four words: High school karate riot. The end of Season 2 saw the tensions between the Cobra Kai and Miyagi-Do dojos finally boil over, leading to an all-out war between the two groups in the middle of the high school. Ultimately, Robby (Tanner Buchanan) delivered a kick to Miguel (Xolo Maridueña) that saw him fly over a balcony, landing spine-first on the rail of a staircase below. That landed Miguel unconscious in a hospital, with Robby on the run.

Meanwhile, Kreese assumed control of Cobra Kai, ousting Johnny and turning his students against him. If Cobra Kai is Star Wars, this season was definitely The Empire Strikes Back, leaving all of the show’s heroes down and out, with the evil grasp of the Empire (a Kreese-led Cobra Kai) growing in power.

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Who’s coming back?

Most of the cast from Season 2 is returning from Season 3. Here’s who is confirmed to reprise their roles:

William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence
Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso
Martin Kove and John Kreese
Xolo Maridueña as Miguel Diaz
Mary Mouser as Samantha LaRusso
Tanner Buchanan as Robby Keene
Courtney Henggeler as Amanda LaRusso
Jacob Bertrand as Hawk
Peyton List as Tory
Gianni Decenzo as Demitri
Vanessa Rubio as Carmen Diaz

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Who isn’t?

While there’s no telling who all we will see in Season 3 of Cobra Kai, including a number of recurring characters that make up the Cobra Kai and Miyagi-Do dojos, there is one familiar face that won’t be back. Nichole Brown, who played Cobra Kai student Aisha Robinson in the first two seasons, confirmed on Instagram that she wasn’t brought back for Season 3, according to the Karate Kid wiki.

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Is Miguel okay?

This is the big question coming out of Season 2. After landing spine-first on that rail and winding up hospitalized, there’s no telling Miguel’s condition. However, we at least know he’s going to wake up in Season 3. That much was revealed in the trailer for the new episodes. Will he be able to study karate again, though? And if so, will his mother even allow it? She made it very clear in the Season 2 finale that she blames Johnny for what happened. Will he even be allowed near Miguel at this point?

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A new Cobra Kai

In the first two seasons, Johnny was the soul of the dojo. He would implement a different version of the lessons he was taught–including the importance of showing mercy. With him out of the picture, though, the Cobra Kai of old will likely rise under the leadership of Kreese. As seen in the Season 2 finale, several of his former students have already turned against him, believing he made them soft. That’s Kreese’s mind games hard at work, molding these students in his own evil likeness.

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Robbie behind bars

It should come as no surprise that Robby is in some legal trouble after kicking a kid off a balcony. In theory, that could be seen as attempted murder. Whatever the case, while we don’t know Robby’s status for the whole of Season 3, he is going to be in some legal trouble. In the trailer for the new episodes, he’s seen in a prisoner uniform, meaning he’s going to be jailed, at least temporarily.

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Johnny’s also behind bars

Johnny doesn’t seem to be faring much better. In the trailer, a clearly battered Johnny also looks to be in jail.

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Beating up your sensei

Is this why Johnny is in jail? A brief glimpse of Kreese in the Season 3 trailer showed him battered and bloody. Does he actually fight Johnny? And if so, why is only one of them in jail?

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Where’s Ali?

While most of Season 2’s cliffhangers revolved around the high school karate riot, there was something else that likely made the jaws of Karate Kid fans drop. Ali sent Johnny a message on Facebook. Of course, he didn’t notice as he drunkenly threw his phone at the ocean. Will Ellisabeth Shue reprise her role from the original Karate Kid film? Thus far, it hasn’t been confirmed. However, it’s hard to believe the producers would work that moment into the show if it wasn’t at least a possibility.

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What movies should we watch first?

At the very least, you should watch Karate Kid Part II before the new season. While there’s no indication how much of the new episodes will be connected to that film, we know it will play some kind of role. How, you ask?

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Let’s go to Japan

It was revealed in 2019 that Cobra Kai Season 3 did some filming with Macchio in Okinawa, Japan. That is, of course, the setting of Karate Kid Part II. It’s worth noting, however, that the sequel movie did not shoot there. Instead, they filmed that in Hawaii.

Still, Daniel going to Okinawa means Cobra Kai is going to be paying tribute to the second Karate Kid film. What’s more, the trailer for Season 3 hints that his visit has something to do with Mr. Miyagi.

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Mr. Miyagi’s secrets

In the trailer, Daniel learns that there are some things Miyagi never told him. We have no idea, at this point, what those secrets are. However, given that the trailer shows Daniel losing a karate bout to an unseen opponent, perhaps there’s more to Miyagi-Do than even he knows.

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Special guest stars

At this point, we have no idea who could potentially show up as a special guest star in Season 3. Previously, we’ve seen Randee Heller return as Daniel’s mom Lucille in the eighth episodes of Seasons 1 and 2. Meanwhile, in the sixth episode of Season 2, three original Cobra Kai students from the first movie also returned. Rob Garrison (Tommy), Ron Thomas (Bobby), and Tony O’Dell (Jimmy) guest-starred in the episode, reuniting with Johnny.

Hopefully, both Heller and some of the old school Cobra Kai kids will appear again in Season 3. Naturally, with Daniel going to Okinawa, it’s easy to wonder if any characters from Karate Kid Part II will reappear. And there’s the big question mark over Ali. As previously mentioned, the love interest of both Johnny and Daniel from the first movie resurfaced via a Facebook message in the Season 2 finale. Will we actually see her on-screen this time?

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To be continued

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