Author: Trafficblast

Disney+ launched in November for the US, Canada, The Netherlands, Australia, and New Zealand. The UK is notably absent from this list, with Disney indicating that the service won’t be reaching our screens until March 31, 2020. While March 2020 isn’t the longest wait for fans, the situation isn’t ideal for those who want to watch the latest Star Wars content and avoid any spoilers.

All hope is not lost though, and after some testing, we’ve found that there is a clear workaround to accessing Disney+ content in the UK. There are a few extra hurdles to overcome, so read on to find out how you can watch the latest episodes of The Mandalorian alongside the rest of the Disney+ content library.

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Square Enix has released a new batch of art and screenshots from the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and it’s quite a nostalgia trip for longtime fans. Among the new artwork are familiar character shots of Tifa and Sephiroth, along with new looks at characters like President Shinra, Aerith, and more.

The batch of art and screens comes from Famitsu. It includes the iconic images of Tifa looking up at the stars and Sephiroth walking through fire, plus character renders of Sephiroth, Shinra, and Shiva. Mixed in are several new screenshots, mostly consisting of the main cast in this first episodic release: Cloud, Aerith, and Tifa.

This comes just after a new Game Awards trailer that focused primarily on Cloud. We’ve also seen recent indication that, while it is slated as a PS4 exclusive for release this fall, that exclusivity may be temporary.

The Final Fantasy 7 Remake will launch on March 3, 2020, so a year of exclusivity would mean it could hit other platforms in 2021. We already know that this is being planned as a multi-part series, with the first release remaking and expanding on the original game’s events in Midgar, the large opening area. Square Enix has not detailed how many more parts there will be, or when they’ll release.

Today’s spotlight deal is the lowest price we’ve seen on two recently released titles, Death Stranding and The Outer Worlds. For those of you don’t want to worry about delivery by Christmas, Apple App Store & iTunes digital gift cards are discounted right now.

Death Stranding for $39.99

One of the most anticipated PS4 games ever was finally released last month, and already we’re seeing a huge 33% off price drop. This is cheaper than on Black Friday, which had no price drop whatsoever. This is Kojima’s latest masterpiece and if you like the Metal Gear Solid series, you should definitely jump on this one. This isn’t the same kind of game, but it has Kojima’s signature touches all over it.

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Even though Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order released just last month, it’s possible to find discounts on Respawn’s well-received action game. Multiple retailers have Jedi Fallen Order for PS4 and Xbox One discounted to $45 right now, including Walmart, Best Buy, and Target. If you’re going to pull the trigger, Walmart is your best bet. In addition to getting $15 off of the game, you’ll also get a free Star Wars: A New Hope collectible box.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order with A New Hope collectible box

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order + A New Hope collectible box | $45 ($80)

The collectible box is really a classic metal lunchbox. Inside, you’ll find a small Death Star planter, a pair of socks, an art print featuring A New Hope’s movie poster, and a droid pin with buddies C-3PO and R2-D2. While the collectible box is normally sold for $20 by itself, Walmart currently has it for 50% off.

Overall, this is the best Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order deal we’ve seen since launch. GameSpot’s Phil Hornshaw awarded it an 8/10 in our Jedi Fallen Order review. He praised the balanced combat, which in many ways feels like Sekiro-lite in practice. The characters are well-developed and the overarching story does a great job at examining important Star Wars themes.

If you’re looking for more last-minute holiday deals, you’re in luck. Best Buy and Walmart are both running 12 Days of Deals sales that span across gaming, tech, and entertainment. Sony also has its own last-minute sale, which features Death Stranding for $40 and the return of the awesome PS4 Slim holiday bundle. Unsure of what to get the gamer or techie on your holiday shopping list? We put together a last-minute gift guide filled with ideas that are sure to be hits.

Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has opened up about her plans to move the Star Wars franchise forward after The Rise of Skywalker, explaining how storytelling in this universe will no longer be restricted by a three-act structure.

In a new interview with Los Angeles Times, Kennedy discussed the forthcoming final act of the Skywalker saga, along with her plans for the future, as she emphasized the importance of breaking the formulaic mould of the previous Star Wars instalments.

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This story contains spoilers for Watchmen Season 1, episode 9 – the season (and possible series) finale.

Now that Watchmen Season 1 has aired its epic finale, titled “See How They Fly,” the most pressing question facing viewers is: will there be a Season 2 of Watchmen?

There’s certainly no shortage of plot potential for a second season of the HBO drama; while it’s fairly clear that Angela Abar now has Doctor Manhattan’s powers after consuming an egg that was strongly implied to transfer Manhattan’s abilities to his wife, it remains to be seen what Angela might do with them. (After all, the only reason Manhattan deemed her worthy of receiving said abilities was because he determined that Angela wasn’t the kind of person who would seek them out, unlike Ozymandias or Lady Trieu.)

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The Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite are great little systems, with tons of awesome games. But Switch accessories can make a great system even better. For instance, check out this Pro Controller deal that drops the price to $55. Better yet for people who like their games in digital format, Amazon’s deal of the day focuses on SanDisk microSD cards compatible with Nintendo Switch. Let’s look at the discounts.

SanDisk 200GB microSD 15% Off

Two really spacious SanDisk Ultra microSD cards are on sale right now: the 200GB and the 512GB. For me, personally, I think the 200GB is the sweet spot between storage needs and price, but if you want to add an extra 512GB to your Switch then today’s a good day to do it.

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I made a promise to myself: that I would try never to hurt a Pufferbird, the orb-ish, squeaking fowl that cover the Savage Planet. Their huge eyes and meek personalities were just too lovely for me to countenance the idea of harming them. On top of that, creative director, Alex Hutchinson (Far Cry, Assassin’s Creed) had told me that almost every puzzle in his game could be solved without violence. So, I decided, I will skirt round their flocks, trying to explore this planet – their planet – as delicately and respectfully as I could.

20 minutes later, I punted a Pufferbird into a bit of newly discovered fauna that acts like a meat grinder, just to see what would happen.

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