Announced on Twitter with a simple caption – “GET READY!” – and a logo, we don’t know about the contents of the broadcast at time of writing.
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— Cyberpunk 2077 (@CyberpunkGame) May 5, 2020
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The trailer features Carell as General Mark R. Naird, who’s put in charge of the USA’s new Space Force military branch. It’s a concept inspired by the formation of the United States Space Force, set up in 2019 by President Trump.
Wait, who’s in charge of what now? Steve Carell, welcome to Space Force. May 29th. pic.twitter.com/XVNivZ3Uay
— Space Force (@realspaceforce) May 5, 2020
The trailer features Carell coming to terms with this seemingly impossible and outrageously expensive new mission, alongside a star-studded cast that includes John Malkovich (Places in the Heart, In the Line of Fire), Diana Silvers (Booksmart), Tawny Newsome (Bajillion Dollar Properties), Ben Schwartz (Parks and Recreation), and Lisa Kudrow (Friends).
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Space Force will debut its first season on Netflix on May 29.
Carell’s role on Space Force – which includes executive producer and co-creator, alongside star – will reportedly command a new salary record, likely in excess of $1million per episode. For more workplace-based fun, check out IGN’s ranking of the top 25 The Office episodes.
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Announced on Twitter, the trailer will arrive at 7am Pacific / 10am Eastern / 3pm UK (that’s midnight on May 7 for AEST).
05.06.20. 7:00am PT. pic.twitter.com/zSrS3SOZ6U
— Naughty Dog (@Naughty_Dog) May 5, 2020
The teaser doesn’t give much away, although we hear Ellie say, “I have to finish it”. What sounds like Joel replies, “There’s a cost.”
The game officially went gold yesterday, with director Neil Druckmann addressing the game’s recent story leak: “No matter what you’ve seen or heard or read, nothing compares to playing this game from beginning to end. It’s a video game, you’ve got to play it.”
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For more on The Last of Us Part 2, find out about its PS4 hard drive minimum required space, Druckmann’s initial thoughts about the Last of Us 2 delay, and a report of how The Last of Us 2’s delay allegedly led to sustained crunch.
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The most advanced (and therefore expensive) model is AirPods Pro. They feature active noise canceling to shut out the sounds of the outside world with surprising effectiveness. They come with soft silicon tips in three sizes, so they’re generally considered more comfortable than the other models. They also feature a wireless charging case, which means you can charge them by setting them on a Qi-compatible charging pad.
If you don’t find noise canceling to be worth the added price, you can scoop up the best deal we’ve seen yet on AirPods with a Wireless Charging Case. As the name suggests, they come in a case you can plop down on a charging pad when they’re running low on battery power, and they’ll juice up wirelessly. Like AirPods Pro, they also feature Siri integration and simple setup with Apple devices, though they also work like any Bluetooth earbuds with non-Apple products.
Don’t need wireless charging? The baseline model AirPods are excellent as well. The only difference between these and the ones above are that you need to plug these in directly to charge them. Nothing wrong with that.
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Crucible is a competitive game based around collecting Essence, which allows players to level up their characters and enhance their abilities. Team size and objectives depend on the game mode being played, which mix up both PvE and PvP gameplay.
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Modes available at launch are Heart of the Hives, Harvester Command, and Alpha Hunters. Heart of the Hives is a 4v4 mode in which both teams fight boss monsters called Hives, and gain hearts for killing them. The first team to capture three hearts wins the match, and so it’s a balance between killing the Hives and defeating the enemy team. It sounds a little like Destiny 2’s Gambit mode, which is no bad thing.
Harvester Command is an 8v8 mode that asks teams to capture and defend harvesters on the map that provide Essence for the holding team. The team that depletes their opponent’s resource pool is crowned the winner.
Finally, Alpha Hunters is Crucible’s answer to battle royale: eight duos go into the map and fight to be the last team standing.
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Before heading into any one of these game modes, players must choose a Hunter. There are ten of these characters to choose from, which developer Relentless Studios (one of the Amazon Games studios) says caters to every playstyle. Like a MOBA, your character starts afresh every match, but you have their full array of weapons and abilities from the moment the game starts. Collecting Essence allows you to upgrade your toolset, and the upgrades you get are assigned pre-match from a customisation menu.
Crucible will be available on PC via Steam from May 20. Amazon has made no mention of other platforms so far, so it is unclear if Relentless Studios plans to bring it to consoles.
Crucible’s May launch was previously confirmed by The New York Times, which reported that the game was originally due to land in April. The shooter is just one of Amazon Games’ larger portfolio, which also includes ambitious MMO New World.
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Adobe Premiere Elements is a light-weight version of Adobe’s Premiere Pro software. It has everything you need to start editing your videos, and if you want to give your stuff a professional look without spending a ton of money, this is the best way to get it done. If you’re editing with some free software, that’s all well and good, but I recommend picking this up and taking your stuff to the next level.
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The latest NASCAR Heat features Chase Elliott on the cover and includes a career mode that lets you progress through the Xtreme Dirt, Gander Trucks, and Xfinity Series before reaching the NASCAR Cup Series. It includes 34 officially licensed race tracks, esports support, a new track-testing mode that lets you learn each course, and more.
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NASCAR Heat 5 will be available on July 10 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC and include split-screen local multiplayer and 40-player online races. A Gold Edition of NASCAR Heat 5 will launch on July 7.
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Funimation has teamed up with NIS America to add more new and classic anime series to its streaming library, including classic series Cardcaptor Sakura. Five new series will be streaming from May 5, while another 14 will be available soon.
Funimation’s anime streaming library already boasts over 700 titles, including shows like My Hero Academia, Dr Stone, and classics like Fruits Basket and One Piece.
The new additions coming to the service on May 5 are:
Other NIS America titles that will be arriving “soon” to Funimation’s streaming library include:
Funimation is stepping up its game while most of the world stays in COVID-19-related lockdown, having also announced an online summer anime convention in the last few days.
World of Tanks has a new mode live now, and it’ll be available until May 18. It’s called Road to Berlin, and it’s a player vs. enemy mode that will let players choose between five different units to combat their enemies. Each unit features a unique set of combat boosts (like the ability to call in airstrikes or special shells), and you can play it in teams of five.
The battles in this mode each consist of five sequences, called Battle Missions, which will feature different objectives that need to be completed to progress. There’s a brand new map to play on–Berlin–and three others to move through. The Berlin map will not be available until May 9, which is the 75th anniversary of the ceasefire that ended World War II.
You can learn more about this mode in the trailer below.
Players will be able to unlock numerous rewards by playing this mode, including bounty equipment and a medal, while players who complete everything will be able to unlock the IS-2 Shielded tank.
World of Tanks is nine years old now, but it’s still going strong. Last year, well before Fortnite’s huge Travis Scott concert, World of Tanks hosted a performance by The Offspring.
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Funimation has announced it will hold its first ever anime convention, FunimationCon, this year–and due to COVID-19, it will be entirely online.
While a lot of big events have moved online due to the pandemic, this is Funimation’s debut event. The anime distribution company has been a mainstay at some of the biggest anime conventions in the USA, including Anime Expo.
FunimationCon will be held on July 3-4, the weekend that Anime Expo would have fallen on this year if it hadn’t been cancelled. “With so many anime events being canceled this year, we’re jumping in to fill the gap with a new way for fans to come together and enjoy some great content and experiences,” said Colin Decker, General Manager of Funimation.
The festival will be free, featuring all the things you’d expect to see at an anime convention–albeit in a different format–including “panels, cosplay meetups, forums, and more”. Like any good anime con, it’s likely we can expect virtual appearances from special guests from the anime and cosplay worlds. However, only fans in North America will be able to participate in the online con.
All the details for the upcoming event will be shared on FunimationCon.com in the coming weeks.