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Halloween 2019 is fast approaching, and while there are sure to be countless people cosplaying as Pennywise, Spider-Man, or characters from Stranger Things, you’re guaranteed to have the most (ahem) unusual and downright terrifying costume of all when you walk in wearing this truly one-of-a-kind Sonic mask, first spotted by @ShaneWatch on Twitter:
Here’s a full-frontal view, so you can imagine waking up to see this face staring down at you:
According to the Amazon listing, this is a “novelty sonic hedgehog mask for adult” made of high-grade thick latex. It’s listed at $49, but if you’re interested, there’s a 10% off coupon available that would drop the price to $44.10. It’s also available for free one-day shipping with Prime. Lucky you!
And yes, people have actually bought this thing. If you need any more convincing to make this your Halloween costume for 2019, just check out this perfect review from Amazon user vivvav.
“This ridiculous, horrific, ill-conceived thing is by far one of the most fun purchases I’ve ever made in my life and I heartily recommend it,” their review reads. “The fun you can have with the Sonic mask is limited only by your twisted imagination.”
Here’s another promising review from “Connor:” “As soon as I put on this mask I gained +2 Chungus. People think I’m some sort of blue freakish gorilla monster but they’re wrong. I’m a supersonic hedgehog on a mission. When I wear this mask I feel the sudden urge to headbang my forehead on my car dashboard anytime Hollaback Girl plays on the radio. You will feel invigorated. You will become one with the hedgehog. Also, people might call the cops on you if you wear this around a school.”
Of course, there’s also a two-star review from “Brenda,” who writes, “If you just want to look like a weird blue thing, then go ahead and buy it.” That’s the entire point, Brenda!
We’re not sure what it is about Sonic the Hedgehog that makes his design so easily turn creepy, but it never stops being funny. This mask is reminiscent of the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie that faced major backlash after fans saw Sonic’s off-putting design; the studio even delayed the movie’s release so it could fix Sonic’s look.
Will you be buying this terrifying Sonic mask to wear on Halloween or, I don’t know, a casual Tuesday? Let us know in the comments down below.
You’re in luck if you own both Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2. Rockstar Games announced that if you play GTA Online, you will get a free Halloween-themed item for Red Dead Online.
It’s as simple as that. Play GTA Online starting today, October 10, through December 12 and you will be rewarded with the Slaughter Mask in Red Dead Online. You aren’t required to play any missions or complete any tasks; just log in and the mask will appear in your Red Dead Online Camp’s wardrobe within 24 hours. The mask looks like a cross between Jason Voorhees’ hockey mask, Leatherface, and something a member of Slipknot would wear–and it’s perfect for the Halloween season.
Rockstar also revealed this week’s legendary bounty: former military sharpshooter Sergio Vincenza. He is said to be toying around in the fire tower at Roanoke Ridge. Turning him in nets you the Inglett Scarf in an exclusive colorway and 100 rounds of Express Rifle Ammo within 24 hours of completion.
The initial Black Mirror Pop lineup features characters from standout episodes from seasons three to five: Yorkie and Kelly (season three, “San Junipero”), Nanette Cole and Robert Daly (season four, “USS Callister”), and the Ashley Too doll (season five, “Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too”). If you pre-order the Ashley Too Pop, you have a 1-in-6 shot at getting the limited Chase Edition.
The Black Mirror Funko Pops ($11 each) won’t ship until January, but you can pre-order them today. Check them out below.
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Season 11 of Fortnite is just around the corner. Before the new season begins, Epic has one final pair of Season 10 Overtime challenges for you to complete. One of these tasks involves tracking down two more recordings left behind by the Visitor, the mysterious time traveler who is building another rocket in Dusty Depot that will presumably tie into this weekend’s big in-game event.
Specifically, you’ll need to collect the Visitor recording in Starry Suburbs and Gotham City–two new Rift Zones introduced toward the end of Season 10. The areas themselves are easy enough to find, but you may have some trouble tracking down the recordings if you don’t already know where to look, so we’ve put together this map and guide to show you where you need to go.
Where Are The Visitor Recording Locations?
As the challenge states, one of the recordings is hidden somewhere in Starry Suburbs–a small town near Junk Junction–while the other is in the Batman-themed Rift Zone, Gotham City. The recordings are shaped like cassette tapes, so they’ll be hard to spot from a distance. The former is located inside the brick building in the middle of town; you’ll find the tape atop the bed in the top floor. The latter, meanwhile, is in the middle of the street in front of the movie theater.
How To Complete The Challenge
As usual, once you know where to go, completing this challenge is simply a matter of locating the recordings and collecting them as you would any other piece of loot in the game. Pocket both recordings and you’ll complete the challenge, netting you a whopping 10,000 XP.
There are four other Visitor recordings hidden around the map. The first two can be found on the floating island and in Retail Row, while the second two are in Moisty Palms and Greasy Grove. After you collect the recordings, you’re able to listen to them. The actual audio is quite cryptic and may not make a whole lot of sense if you’re not super tuned into Fortnite lore, but they give a bit of insight into the Visitor’s motives and help set the stage for this weekend’s world-changing event, which is scheduled to unfold at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET on October 13.
Fortnite Season 10 ends this Sunday, October 13, so you have until then to complete any remaining challenges from this season. You can find maps and guides for all the trickier missions in our Fortnite Season 10 challenges roundup. Epic hasn’t yet confirmed when Season 11 will officially kick off, but with the end of Season 10 in sight, it likely won’t be long. You can catch up on everything we know about Fortnite Season 11 so far here.
The first free update for Monster Hunter World‘s Iceborne expansion is now live on PS4 and Xbox One. The update introduces an assortment of new content and gameplay tweaks to the title, including a new monster to hunt, the ability to invite other players to your room, and more.
Headlining this update is the fearsome Rajang, a returning monster from Monster Hunter Freedom 2. Just as in previous games, the ape-like beast is capable of entering “rage mode.” In this state, the monster’s fur turns golden and it becomes even more relentless. “This ruthless beast offers a challenge for even the most experienced hunters … so it’s not a fight that should be taken lightly,” Capcom warns.
To hunt the Rajang, you’ll first need to have cleared Iceborne’s main story and explored the Guiding Lands at least once. If you meet those requirements, you’ll be able to take on a new Special Assignment to hunt the monster. You can begin the quest by speaking to the Admiral.
In addition to the Rajang, the update enables you to make your room public. You can choose this setting either by speaking to the housekeeper in your room or by going into the Communication option from the main menu and then selecting Your Room. Capcom has also added new decor for your room in Seliana.
Rounding out the update are a variety of gameplay tweaks, many concerning the aforementioned Guiding Lands. Among other changes, Capcom has adjusted the rate special tracks drop in the area. According to the developer, “Unanalyzed special tracks are now easier to obtain, making it easier to lure out specific monsters and control your region levels.” Additionally, you’re now guaranteed to get special tracks after capturing or carving a monster.
On top of that, Capcom has changed how the region level fluctuates. “In the Guiding Lands, you can obtain different materials at each level, so adjustments have been made to how levels increase/decrease to make it easier to explore,” the developer explains. You can read more about these changes and other details related to the new update on Capcom’s blog.
Iceborne is the first paid expansion for Monster Hunter World. It’s available now on PS4 and Xbox One, with a PC release to follow in January. We gave it a 9/10 in our Iceborne review and said, “Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is at its best when you’re fighting tooth and nail against something that you know could crush you within its teeth in a second, even though this might feel like it came at the expense of a more interesting narrative.”
Developer IO Interactive and publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have announced that they are continuing their partnership and will work together on a brand-new console and PC gaming experience.
“We’re looking forward to partnering on this next endeavor to bring a new console and PC gaming experience to players globally,” said Warner Bros. president David Haddad.
Abrak echoed Haddad’s sentiment: “We’re looking forward to continuing this relationship. IO Interactive has a proud history of creating compelling characters and universes for our players to enjoy–it’s in our DNA.”
IOI partnered with a couple of other publishers prior to shaking hands with Warner Bros. The Danish studio collaborated with Eidos Interactive on the first four mainline Hitman games before Square Enix took over Eidos in 2009. Warner Bros. entered the picture with Hitman: Definitive Edition, and the two continued their partnership with last year’s Hitman 2.
Hitman 2 continues to receive new content updates. Over the summer, the game’s first DLC took Agent 47 to The Bank in New York City. And last month, Agent 47 sipped some piña coladas and assassinated a few targets on the tropical paradise of Haven Island.
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Nintendo Switch game deals are often few and far between, especially when it comes to first-party titles and other highly anticipated games. But right now, you can find a batch of pretty solid Switch deals at Ebay, most of which are even cheaper than what you’ll find at Amazon. All of these games are brand new and come with free shipping.
Notably, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is included among the offers, selling for only $48 despite having released less than a month ago. The classic Zelda remake has been well-received, earning an 8/10 in GameSpot’s Link’s Awakening review for its charming visuals, expertly designed map, and challenging puzzle-solving.
Note that while Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu is included among Ebay’s deals for $45, it’s actually available at the same price at Amazon. But if you’re interested in that game, we definitely recommend grabbing Let’s Go, Eevee instead as it’s only $30 at Amazon right now. It hasn’t been that low since Prime Day.
There are plenty of non-Switch deals available as well, including some great prices on Xbox One bundles and a one-year PlayStation Plus membership for only $39. You can check out more of the best deals available now at Ebay below.
We’re well into October now, which can mean only one thing: pumpkin spice everything. But also, the new month means another slew of Xbox Game Pass games are incoming. Microsoft detailed the lineup coming throughout the rest of the month on PC, for both PC and Ultimate subscribers.
The headliner of the October set is The Outer Worlds, a spiritual successor to the Fallout series from some of the leads who brought that series to life. Instead of a post-apocalyptic wasteland, Outer Worlds has you exploring space. Though it’s coming from a studio that is now Microsoft-owned, it’s actually being published through Private Division. Still, the company has brokered a deal to make it a release on Game Pass across both PC and consoles.
Other releases for October include the racing game F1 2018, the mountain bike game Lonely Mountains Downhill, and the micro-sized game Minit. You can also be a super-powered president in Saints Row 4: Re-Elected, experience a sci-fi thriller with State of Mind, and journey into the stars with Stellaris.
None of the announced games have a release date, except for The Outer Worlds which releases on October 25 and is also available on the console Game Pass. The announcement also notes that Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption will be leaving the service in October, so play it while you can.
The list of PC releases is separate from the Xbox One console lineup, which includes Dishonored 2, World War Z, Yooka-Laylee. You can purchase the PC or console game pass individually for $10 per month, or get the combined “Ultimate” Game Pass that also includes Xbox Live Gold for $15 per month.
With new consoles on the horizon from Sony and Microsoft, what should Nintendo’s plan be heading into 2020 and beyond? And, is next year the right time for Nintendo to release a Switch Pro? The NVC crew tackles these questions and more on this week’s episode of Nintendo Voice Chat. Plus, hear about the recent 24-hour Pokémon Sword and Shield livestream and Doom Eternal’s delay. Finally, the panel has to choose between a futuristic Zelda or a medieval Metroid on Question Block.
