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Call Of Duty: Warzone Brings Back Standard Solo Mode In Update

Call of Duty: Warzone has brought back the standard solos mode in this week’s regular update. The battle royale had previously replaced the mode with a stimulus mode that let players respawn after getting eliminated if they had enough cash.

A new mode, Cyber Attack Pro, is also available this week in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. It’s a limited time mode where players can respawn without the gulag or a buy station. Infinity Ward encourages players to balance getting eliminations and completing various missions.

Standard team modes, Blood Money Trios, and an expanded Mini Royale mode, where players drop into a smaller part of the map with their weapon of choice, are also featured in Warzone this week. The gulag fights in all relevant modes include submachine guns and assault rifles. Infinity Ward is finally giving players a break from frantic sniper rifle gulag battles.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s multiplayer weekly update features a “moshpit of traditional 6v6 multiplayer modes played 3v3 on Gunfight maps.” The modes for both Face-Off and moshpit include Hardpoint, Domination, Grind, Kill Confirmed, and others.

New skins and cosmetics are also available, detailed in a blog post on Activision’s official site. Be aware when you hop online as cheaters are still active online, with some even bypassing two-factor authentication.

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New Minecraft DLC Adds Dinosaurs From Jurassic World

Mojang has announced that Minecraft‘s new DLC is now available to purchase from the Minecraft Marketplace. Minecraft Jurassic World brings Universal Pictures’ dinosaur franchise to the blocky world.

The new DLC adds 21 skins and more than 60 dinosaurs (including dino hybrids) to Minecraft. In addition to the monstrous inhabitants, the Jurassic World DLC introduces a new luxury resort you’re the park manager of. You can train the dinosaurs, build exhibits in the resort, embark on adventures to discover dinosaur DNA, and more. There are also craftable vehicles inspired by the movies.

Mojang shared a video and some screenshots, embedded below, highlighting not only the new dinosaurs and Jurassic World resort but also the various hijinks you can get into. Minecraft Jurassic World is available on the Bedrock Version, which refers to Android and iOS devices, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

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Along with the announcement, Mojang is giving away the rare Blue Hoodie character creator item for free.

Nothing beats the feeling of getting free clothing.
Nothing beats the feeling of getting free clothing.

In other Minecraft news, the Education Edition of the game is now available on Chromebooks. This version, which is designed specifically for educators, also provides support for remote and hybrid learning.

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Tons Of New Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass

A whole slew of games are coming to Xbox Game Pass on PC and Xbox, or in some cases, have already arrived. As of today, you can play brand new releases (as of today) Microsoft Flight Simulator and Spiritfarer on Game Pass–the former is exclusively on PC, but the latter is on console as well. It was shown today during Nintendo’s indie stream.

Both PC and console will be seeing a ton of additions in August including Wasteland 3, Double Kick Heroes, Hypnospace Outlaw, Tell Me Why Chapter 1, New Super Lucky’s Tale, Don’t Starve: Giant Edition, Battletoads, and Resident Evil 7. PC Game Pass will be getting a few additional titles like Crusader Kings 3, Darksiders: Genesis, and Crossing Souls.

Titles will also be leaving Game Pass soon. Come August 31, subscribers will have to wave goodbye to Creature in the Well on PC and console, and console players will be saying so long to Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams–Director’s Cut, Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3, Metro: Last Light Redux, and The Jackbox Party Pack 3. September brings a couple more console losses with NBA 2K20 leaving the service September 1, and Red Dead Redemption 2 following on September 7. Game Pass subscribers can keep track of all future comings and goings through the Game Pass mobile app.

Xbox Game Pass Titles August 2020

  • Battletoads — August 20
  • Crossing Souls — August 20
  • Darksiders: Genesis –August 20
  • Don’t Starve: Giant Edition — August 20
  • New Super Lucky’s Tale — August 21
  • Hypnospace Outlaw — August 27
  • Tell Me Why Chapter 1 — August 27
  • Double Kick Heroes — August 28
  • Wasteland 3 — August 28
  • Crusader Kings III — September 1
  • Resident Evil 7: Biohazard — September 3

Leaving Game Pass

  • Creature in the Well — August 31
  • Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams-Director’s Cut — August 31
  • Metal Gear Solid 2 & 3 — August 31
  • Metro: Last Light Redux –August 31
  • The Jackbox Party Pack 3 –August 31
  • NBA 2K20 — September 1
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 — September 7

Now Playing: Spiritfarer Reveal Trailer | Microsoft Press Conference E3 2019

New Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous Toys Are A Lot Like The Ones From The ’90s

While the next installment of the Jurassic World series–titled Dominion–isn’t hitting theaters until 2021, there is an animated Netflix series called Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, which actually looks a bit terrifying for a show geared towards children, which hits the streaming service on September 18.

Of course, with a new Jurassic Park title comes a ton of Jurassic Park toys. Mattel has launched the new Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous toy line, and it’s very reminiscent of the original Jurassic Park toys. While these dinos don’t have that sweet battle damage the original toys had in the ’90s, they look and feel like the toys from your childhood. Check out some of the new ones Mattel sent our way below.

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Above, is the Epic Roarin’ Tyrannosaurus Rex, the Camp Adventure Set, and the 15 Action Mini Dinos. These are just a few of the latest toys in the set. While the toys are based on the upcoming animated series, the look and feel of them all feel like the original Jurassic Park toys. Obviously, there are a few technological improvements as well.

The T-Rex roars, it’s mouth opens, and its whole head shakes when you press the button on its tail. It’s one of the scarier Jurassic World toys we’ve seen so far. The Camp Adventure set features three dinos–one of which was mini–and dinosaur expert/camper Darius Bowman–who is voiced by Paul-Mikél Williams (Westworld) on the show. Each of the dinos has an action button as well.

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And yes, the camper fits inside the T-Rex’s mouth because of course you’re going to try and have the dinos eat the campers. These toys are available now at Target and the T-Rex is currently available on Amazon for $40. The 15-pack of mini dinos is on Target for $30 and the Camp Adventure set is available at Target for $40.

Speaking of new and upcoming toys, Hasbro revealed the next wave of Power Rangers figures, which includes another Goldar. NECA also has a brand-new set of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys based on the classic ’90s movie. Finally, if video games are more your thing, you can learn more about the Lego Mario Bros sets, which are now back in stock.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Early Access By The Numbers–Here’s How Big It Will Be

Baldur’s Gate III developer Larian Studios has announced an Early Access release date for the upcoming PC and Stadia game, along with some details about just how huge the game is going to be. While you might think that an Early Access release means that you won’t be getting a full experience, Baldur’s Gate III is shaping up to be absolutely enormous when it lands next month.

During the Panel from Hell livestream, Larian Studios creative director Swen Vincke followed up on previous comments about how much bigger the game would be than Divinity: Original Sin II, the studio’s previous game. Here are the figures he gave to showcase the size of the Early Access release.

  • Number of combat scenarios: 80 (22 in D:OSII)
  • Lines of dialog: 45,980 (17,600 in D:OSII)
  • Number of characters: 596 (142 in D:OSII)
  • Number of spells/actions: 146 (69 in D:OSII)

The video released today also showed off how different choices players make will change how encounters and dialog plays out–even in Early Access, Larian Studios wants it to be the case that the game will be different if they play it through multiple times.

Baldur’s Gate III will soon be upon us, although Larian Studios notes that there’s still plenty of work to be done–hopefully there won’t be another delay.

In the meantime, it might be worth familiarizing yourself with the previous two games.

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You’ll Need Facebook To Use Oculus Devices In The Future, And People Aren’t Happy

Oculus is owned by social media giant Facebook, and the VR firm has traditionally kept its parent company away from its policy decisions. That’s set to change. In a recent tweet, Oculus announced that all users must log in with a Facebook account when they use an Oculus device for the first time–and many people aren’t happy with the news.

According to follow-up tweets, existing users will have the option to merge their Oculus account with their Facebook account. If a user chooses not to merge their account, they can continue using their Oculus account until January 1, 2023, when the company will end support for Oculus accounts. Past that date, devices will continue to work, but not at “full functionality”–whatever that means.

The policy change was met with widespread condemnation on social media, with many users saying that they’re unwilling to merge their accounts, or that they deleted their Facebook accounts years ago. Oculus claims that the move will make it easier for users to “find, connect, and play with friends in VR.” However, that’s not enough to offset general displeasure with the use of Facebook, even prompting public responses from some prominent game developers. Among those to speak out is God of War director Cory Barlog, who shared his thoughts in no uncertain terms.

Oculus is currently working on its much-rumored Oculus Quest 2. A mock-up of the still-unconfirmed headset emerged in July, but it’s still not clear if it’s legit.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Will Release In Early Access In September

Larian Studios has revealed exactly when you’ll be able to start playing Baldur’s Gate III during their Panel from Hell livestream. An Early Access release is coming to PC and Stadia on September 30, barring any last-minute delays. This release is being framed as the first “act” of the game’s Early Access period, which may go for a while.

A new CGI trailer has debuted, showing off Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells, and the first area players will visit in the game. If you’re a Dungeons & Dragons fan, you’ll recognize it from the recent Descent into Avernus module, which will tie into Baldur’s Gate III. In the game’s opening, players will need to make an escape from the nautiloid ship they’re held captive on, even as it jumps between planes of existence.

Other locations will feature in the final game, but they will be announced at a later date.

The stream also showed off what Larian is calling the “lobotomy scene,” which happens during the ship escape. It involved the player stumbling upon a corpse with an exposed brain, only to find themselves in direct discussion with said brain, and eventually parting it from the skull it’s trapped within–only to discover that it’s not a brain, but an Intellect Devourer, a creature that takes over hosts for the Mind Flayers. Yikes.

The game will launch with five “Origin” characters to choose from at launch: Astarion (Elf/Vampire Rogue), Gale (Human Wizard), Lae’zel (Githyanki Warrior), Shadowheart (Half-Elf Cleric), Wyll (Human Warlock). You’ll also be able to customize and create your own characters.

Further details, including more details about the classes and races in the game, will be announced closer to Early Access launch. While Baldur’s Gate III is only coming to PC and Stadia for now, a release on consoles has not been ruled out.

Now Playing: Baldur’s Gate 3 Livestream: Early Access Release Date And More

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Get A Great Pair Of Noise-Canceling Headphones For $148 At Amazon

Whether you’re trying to block out some noisy coworkers in the office, a loud conversation on a flight, or construction outside your home, having a good pair of noise-canceling headphones is a must. The premium pairs can get expensive, but fortunately, there’s a great deal on an affordable pair of noise-canceling headphones with wireless Bluetooth connectivity.

For today only, the Sony WH-XB900N model is down to $148, usually selling for $248 at Amazon. That’s the cheapest they’ve been all year, though they did drop as low as $123 last December. Still, it’s an excellent price and worth jumping on if you need a new pair. With 4.6 out of 5 stars and over 2,000 reviews on Amazon, the Sony WH-XB900N headphones are a solid budget option. In addition to noise-canceling, the headphones also feature up to 30 hours of battery life, hands-free calling, and a neat Quick Attention Mode that allows you to muffle the music and quickly listen in to what’s happening around you by placing your hand over the right ear cup.

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The WH-XB900N headphones are available in Black or Blue shades, both of which are available for $148 and free one-day shipping as an Amazon daily deal.

Keep in mind that while these are Sony headphones, they’re not compatible with the PS4 via Bluetooth; you could, however, connect them to your PS4 controller using the included cable.

In our sister site CNET’s Sony WH-XB900N headphones review, David Carnoy gave the pair a 7.9 out of 10, calling them a comfortable, more affordable alternative to Sony’s popular WH-1000XM3 headphones but noting that they do lack the premium feel of the WH-1000XM3.

“The Sony WH-XB900N Extra Bass has a similar design to the WH-1000XM3 and shares many of its features but costs $100 less,” wrote Carnoy. “It’s a comfortable headphone, has USB-C charging, good battery life, and effective noise-canceling. It works well as a headset for making calls, and the sound quality is quite good as long as you don’t mind a preponderance of bass.”

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Weird Al Joins Reno 911 in Hilarious New Trailer for Season 7, Part 2

One of TV’s most hilarious ensembles returns to Quibi with another batch of episodes next month. Part 2 of Reno 911! Season 7 is set to premiere on Quibi on August 24, 2020.

Here’s how Quibi describes Reno 911! Season 7: “Reno 911! lets viewers ride shotgun with the courageous men and women of the Reno Sheriff’s Department as they lay down the law and put it all on the line. The Reno 911! camera doesn’t blink – and when danger is near, the Reno Sheriff’s Department will be nearer.”

IGN is exclusively debuting the new Reno 911! Season 7, Part 2 trailer, which features an unlikely cameo from Weird Al Yankovic, which you can watch in the video below or at the top of the page:

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Reno 911! Season 7 includes the original cast and creators, including Robert Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Thomas Lennon, Niecy Nash, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Cedric Yarbrough, Carlos Alazraqui, Ian Roberts, Joe Lo Truglio, and Mary Birdsong.

Early this year, Reno 911! co-creator Thomas Lennon told IGN what it was like to get the original cast back together. “It was definitely a trip to have the entire original cast back together. It’s a little bit like being in the Eagles and then doing the Eagles ‘Hell Freezes Over,’ but the fact is that the cast was better, funnier and sharper now than any time before. It was amazing to see how everyone had grown as improvisers and actors, because everyone came out of the gate with no preparation.”

Be sure to check out Reno 911! Season 7, Part 2 when it premieres on Quibi on August 24, 2020. Let us know what you thought of the trailer in the comments section below.

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David Griffin still watches DuckTales in his pajamas with a cereal bowl in hand. He’s also the TV Editor for IGN. Say hi on Twitter.

Deathloop Delayed to 2021

Arkane has announced that Deathloop has been delayed to Q2 2021. This means it will no longer launch in the same window as the PS5 console, as originally announced at Sony’s PS5 showcase earlier this year.

The Dishonored developers explained in a statement posted to Twitter that the working-from-home situation required due to COVID-19 has meant that the creation and polish of the game is taking “longer than normal”.

The delay from holiday 2020 to Q2 2021 means it will land next spring, somewhere between April and June.

“This extra time will allow our team to bring Deathloop’s world to life with as much character and fun as you’ve come to expect from our team,” said Arkane.

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While we’ll have to wait a few months longer to play Deathloop, Arkane promises that the next update on the game is “coming soon.” If you’ve not yet caught up on what Deathloop is, take a look at our interview with the staff at Arkane Lyon, who explain how this ambitious story-based PvP campaign works.

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Matt Purslow is IGN’s UK News and Entertainment Writer.