The Witcher Has Been Renewed For Season 2 By Netflix

The much-anticipated fantasy show The Witcher finally hits Netflix next month, with Henry Cavill starring as Geralt of Rivia. Although a couple of trailers have been released so far, don’t expect to see any reviews of the show until just before it’s available. Nevertheless, Netflix is clearly confident about the show’s potential, and has greenlit Season 2.

The announcement was tweeted by Netflix, with the caption “Geralt’s adventure is only beginning.” That’s all we know so far–unsurprisingly, there’s no release date, but with Season 1 not here for another month, don’t expect see Season 2 for at least a year. Check the tweet out below:

The latest trailer for The Witcher Season 1 was released last month, while the first promo was revealed back in July. The show also stars Anya Chalotra as Yennefer, and Freya Allan as Ciri, and it hits Netflix on December 20. For more check out, GameSpot’s breakdown of the most recent trailer.

Ahead of the series landing on Netflix, why not play Witcher 3 again landing on Netflix so why not play Witcher 3 again, on Switch? In his review of the Nintendo port, Jacob Dekker gave The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt an 9/10 (while the PC, Xbox One, and PS4 versions received a 10/10), and in the review, Dekker said, “Although the Nintendo Switch might not be the best platform to play The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, it’s still a fantastic experience that shouldn’t be missed. If you are looking to replay The Witcher 3 and bask in its detail and beauty, the Switch port may not quite scratch that itch. However, what makes this game excellent isn’t its graphics, but the powerful stories it tells, and those are as vivid as ever on Switch.”

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Disney Plus: Here’s When Some Of The Missing MCU Movies Will Arrive

Disney+ is finally with us, and Marvel is a big part of the service. There are a number of live-action Marvel shows in the works, but while we wait for those, various movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe are available to watch right now . Disney+ launched with 16 MCU titles, and although there were notable omissions, we know when some of the missing films will be released.

Of the seven missing MCU films, four will hit the service over the next eight months. Thor: Ragnarok will arrive first, on December 5, 2019, with Black Panther joining the collection on March 4, 2020. Avengers: Infinity War and Ant-Man and the Wasp will follow on June 25 and July 29 respectively. The movies are currently listed on Disney+, and the delay is explained as “existing agreements.” The hold-up is that they are still licensed to Netflix, and can’t move over to Disney+ until that deal finishes.

The other three missing MCU films are The Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and Spider-Man: Far From Home. The rights to these movies are complicated by the fact that other studios are involved–the Spider-Man films are co-productions with Sony, while Universal is the distributor of The Incredible Hulk. Disney has confirmed that neither Spidey movie will be coming to Disney+ due to its arrangement with Sony.

As for the Marvel TV shows in development, these include Loki, WandaVision, Hawkeye, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and She-Hulk. There’s no confirmed release date for any of them yet, but Falcon and the Winter Soldier is currently filming, and it was recently announced that Rick and Morty’s Jessica Gao will be the head writer for the She-Hulk series. For more, check out GameSpot’s guide to every Marvel movie and show currently available on Disney+.

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Bethesda Opens New Studio As Prey Dev Closes Its Doors

Bethesda has announced the closure of Human Head studios, alongside the opening of a new studio composed of some of its key staff members. The new developer is called Roundhouse Studios and will operate out of Madison, Wisconsin. Bethesda says it will immediately begin work on unannounced projects.

“Sadly, we had to wind down the business of Human Head Studios and close its doors, which was particularly devastating due to the passion and creativity of the team we’d assembled,” said Roundhouse creative director Chris Rhinehart, in the announcement. “We reached out to our friends at Bethesda for help, and they saw that same creativity and passion in our team. With the formation of Roundhouse Studios, Bethesda offered every employee of Human Head a position at the new company. We are excited our team will remain together, pursuing the work we love, as part of a company we already know and admire.”

Todd Vaughn, senior VP of development at Bethesda, said the company is “excited by the opportunity to bring under the Bethesda umbrella this talented, established development team.”

This announcement was made in conjunction with an update from Human Head announcing the closure. Rune 2, which recently launched on the Epic Games Store, will be its last game under that studio name.

“We want to thank all of you for your incredible support over the last 22 years,” the update reads. “Your passion and excitement for games is what has driven and motivated us for many, many years. We’re really excited for what the future holds for us and look forward to you joining us on this new adventure.”

Human Head was founded in 1997 and also operated out of Madison. It’s known for its work on Prey, BioShock Infinite, and The Quiet Man.

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Death Stranding: Our, and Your, Post-Launch Impressions

On this week’s episode of IGN’s weekly PlayStation podcast, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano and Max Scoville to talk a bit more about Death Stranding now that it is launched and available worldwide. We discuss some of our extended thoughts on Hideo Kojima’s latest, as well as read many Beyond viewers and listeners’ impressions of Death Stranding so far.

Plus, the cast also dives into Kojima’s recent comments about Death Stranding reviews, break down our thoughts on the Sony exec shakeup ahead of the PS5, and much more.

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PS4 Black Friday Deals: Here’s What We Know So Far

If you’re a PS4 owner or you’re looking to become one, there’s no better time to score a deal than on Black Friday. The big day is on November 29 this year, but many of the discounts will begin earlier than that. Below, we’ve gathered all the best deals announced so far on PS4 games, consoles, and accessories. As more retailers make their plans known, we’ll continue updating this article.

Black Friday PS4 Console Deals

The Best Black Friday 2019 PS4 Deals Everything We Know and What We Expect

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Shenmue 3 Preview: 10 Reasons We’re Excited

After 18 years of waiting, fans will finally get their hands on Shenmue III on November 19 on PlayStation 4 and PC. It seems hard to believe, but one of the most awaited video games of all time is almost here at last. Shenmue III appears to be on course to satisfy longtime fans, but it seems to offer plenty for newcomers to the series too. Here are 10 reasons why any gamer should be excited for Yu Suzuki’s epic – almost two decades in the making.

1. The story goes on…

A story that leaves the audience in suspense for what might come next is known as a cliffhanger, but since Shenmue II ended its story inside a cave way back in 2001, we’re calling it a “cavehanger”. Near the end of Shenmue II, protagonist Ryo Hazuki finally encounters the series’ heroin, Shenhua; but shortly after the meaning of the title Shenmue is finally revealed, the game ends with more mysteries than answers. Will Ryo finally stand face to face with Lan Di, the Chinese martial artist who killed his father, Iwao? Will we learn the meaning behind the two stone mirrors Iwao took back to Japan from China?

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The Batman: Every Confirmed Actor and Character So Far

The Batman is set to come out on June 25, 2021. Matt Reeves, director of the last two Planet of the Apes movies, is behind this one. Ben Affleck is out as the Caped Crusader, and a whole new cast is in. But who are they and which iconic Batman character are they playing?

Let’s break it down. Here is every cast member confirmed or rumored to be a part of the next Batman movie so far!

Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne / Batman

It was first reported in the middle of May 2019 that Robert Pattinson would be Batman. In the beginning of June, it was officially confirmed that the Twilight and The Lighthouse actor was our new Dark Knight.

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Dawn of X: X-Men #2 Review

Warning: this review references the major plot twist from last week’s X-Force #1!

If there’s any single takeaway from this week’s crop of X-Men comics, it’s that the core X-Men series isn’t necessarily the biggest mover and shaker in the franchise right now. Both X-Men #2 and Fallen Angels #1 directly reference and build upon the big twist from X-Force #1. It’s a stark transition away from the dense, plot-driven approach of House of X and Powers of X. And while this highly interconnected nature of these books may be a problem for those determined to read only X-Men itself, that approach does free up Jonathan Hickman and Leinil Yu to explore their characters in greater depth.

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Eat Like The Mandalorian While Watching The Star Wars Series On Disney+

Nowhere in the first episode of The Mandalorian does the main character eat or drink anything. We get to see where he goes to the bathroom, but the Disney+ series doesn’t let us know what his favorite foods are. Well, there’s a new cookbook, based on the theme park Galaxy’s Edge, that gives us deeper insight into the world of Mandalore and it’s food.

You’ve probably watched the first episode of The Mandalorian already, but have you done so while eating food? If you really want to roleplay while enjoying the Disney+ series, why not cook yourself something inspired by the fine warrior people of Mandalore? Insight Editions newest cookbook–available now–has plenty of meals and drinks you can make for yourself at home, all inspired by the stories and cuisine from Galaxy’s Edge. Insight Editions gave us a look at Spicy Mandalorian Stew if you want to cook it up for yourself.

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The cookbook features the contributions of best-selling author Chelsea Monroe Cassel and Eisner and Harvey award nominiee Marc Sumerak. The Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cookbook is now available in stores and online for $35, and you can check it out here. If you’re interested in more pieces about cookbooks with licenses attached, you should really watch me cook some recipes from the Overwatch and WWE cookbooks.

Here’s When We’ll Learn More About Diablo 4

While the recently-announced Diablo IV is not coming out anytime soon, Blizzard confirmed that a planned February 2020 update will show a behind-the-scenes look at the progress being made on the game. Before then, we’ll be getting some new information and clarifications in the near future.

Game director Luis Barriga announced Blizzard’s intention to release “a series of quarterly updates,” with one planned for this coming February as the first to kick the series off. Barriga didn’t clarify what these updates will contain but said the studio is “excited about [the] cool update” for February.

Alongside these quarterly announcements, Barriga also said that Blizzard’s lead systems designer, David Kim, will provide updates of his own “in the coming weeks.” Kim will provide information on items and stats, as well as “address some of your open questions” in various online channels.

Blizzard added some new features to Diablo IV, including mounts to make travel faster. A big feature that was supposed to be in Diablo III, player-versus-player, has made its way to Diablo IV. In a hands-on preview, we said that it seems “Diablo IV [may] offer a pretty different take on the franchise from its predecessor.”

Diablo IV was announced at BlizzCon 2019, though the action-RPG was leaked prior to Blizzard’s annual event. The studio has since shown off the game’s three current classes, announced that all versions are online-only, and confirmed plans to include cosmetic microtransactions.

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