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It’s been 35 years since The Karate Kid crane kicked its way into theaters–and our hearts. In the time since, there’s been a long list of movies of varying quality and a revival series on YouTube Premium that, against all odds, is pretty amazing. Now, celebrating its milestone 35th anniversary, the original Karate Kid is back with a 4K release. Is it worth replacing the copy you already own, though?

The answer, honestly, depends on what you’re looking for in the set. If film’s quality is what you covet the most, this is by far the best-looking version of The Karate Kid you’re going to find. That said, this is still a 35-year-old movie shot on 35mm film. The 4K scan of the original camera negative can be grainy, but that’s to be expected–and it a bit comforting–when it comes to a movie this old. The colors are definitely more vibrant in this release, though.

The sound has also been given an upgrade. There’s still stereo and 5.1 mixes of the movie’s soundtrack; however, there’s also a new track option for those with Dolby Atmos audio systems.

If the movie’s picture quality isn’t as important to you as the bonus content packaged with the set, this is what might hold you back. While the 4K release comes with all of the special features that the 2010 Blu-ray release, including audio commentary with Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso), Pat Morita (Mr. Miyagi), director John G. Avildsen, and writer Robert Mark Kamen, there’s not a ton of new content offered. On the 4K disc, you’ll find a 1080p version of the movie’s theatrical trailer, along with a new 10-minute featurette that looks back on the movies featuring interviews with Macchio, William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence), and Martin Kove (Sensei Kreese).

Were it not for Cobra Kai, this featurette would be a truly exciting addition. However, that trio has done so many interviews promoting the series over the last year that there’s only so much new ground to cover. That said, it’s still a short and fun watch.

Even without a bunch of new bonus features, though, it’s hard to ignore just how good this movie looks. This is the best transfer of The Karate Kid you’re going to find. So if you’re looking for an excuse to upgrade from your DVD or Blu-ray copy, it’s definitely worth it–especially if you’re planning to watch it on a large TV or have an impressive home audio setup. And if you somehow don’t own a copy of The Karate Kid, what are you waiting for? It’s an ’80s classic and it’s going to be hard to ever get a better version of it than this.

The Karate Kid is available now on 4K at participating retailers.

Disclosure: GameSpot was provided a copy of Karate Kid’s 4K release by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Epic Games has updated Fortnite: Battle Royale once again, and as usual there’s plenty to sink your teeth into in terms of new content. Update 8.51’s big new item is the shadow bomb, which you can read more about in the patch notes at the bottom of this article, via Epic. The update is available now on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile.

The shadow bomb shrouds the user in, as you might expect, a shadow, and makes them invisible to enemies. It also increases movement speed and provides the ability to double-jump and jump off walls. However, you’re unable to attack, build, or loot while under a shadow bomb’s effects, which last for six seconds. You can hold up to six shadow bombs, which are available in uncommon rarities in floor loot, chests, supply drops, and supply llamas.

Update 8.51 also brings a fix for the audio issues some people were experiencing with jetpacks, while Epic Games says it’s investigating a problem “where players are unable to access the Battle Royale map from Creative and Playground modes.”

It was announced just recently that Epic Games is purchasing the developer of Rocket League, Psyonix, which is one of multiple aggressive moves the company has made following the success of Fortnite. The studio has been challenging Steam with its own Epic Games Store by offering free games.

Fortnite: Battle Royale Update 8.51 Patch Notes

Shadow Bomb

Become one with the shadows! Engulf yourself in darkness with this new item, becoming invisible to enemies, increasing your speed, and allowing the ability to perform double jumps.

Weapons And Items

• Shadow Bomb
  • Shrouds yourself in shadow, briefly becoming invisible to enemies.
    • 6-second duration
    • User becomes more visible to others near the end of the effect.
    • Increases your movement speed, provides the ability to double jump, and wall jump.
      • Players are unable to attack, build, or loot while under the effects of the Shadow Bomb.
  • Rarity: Uncommon
  • Can hold a maximum of 6
  • Can be found from Floor Loot, Chests, Supply Drops, and Supply Llamas.

Gameplay

Bug Fixes & Improvements

• Sound effects for Jetpacks were occasionally playing much louder than they should be.

UI

Bug Fixes & Improvements

• The Victory Royale UI animation was displaying for all players in Limited Time Modes with respawning enabled.

John Wick isn’t the only action hero that Keanu Reeves will be playing on the big screen this summer. The actor is also set to provide the voice of plastic motorcycle stunt star Duke Caboom in the Pixar sequel Toy Story 4, and a new teaser featuring the character has now been released.

The promo starts as a retro commercial for “the Canuck with all the luck,” which is very reminiscent of ads for ’70s star Evel Knievel. Of course, this being Toy Story, Duke Caboom can also walk and talk–but not, to Woody’s dismay, perform the hair-raising stunts that the commercial suggests. Check it out below:

This latest teaser follows the full trailer that was released in March. Toy Story 4 sees all the main cast of the previous movies return, including Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz), Annie Potts (Bo Peep), Joan Cusack (Jessie), Blake Clark (Slinky Dog), Wallace Shawn (Rex), and John Ratzenberger (Hamm), plus Arrested Development’s Tony Hale as new character Forky. It hits theaters on June 21, 2019.

In a recent interview, Hanks spoke about what fans can expect from the movie. “Toy Story 4 is going to have an impactful ending,” he revealed. “The way you record Toy Story; you’re in a room with the team that has created it. When I went in for my last day of recording, I wanted to have my back to them, because usually you’re facing them so you can look right up and you can talk about it. But I didn’t want to see them and I wanted to pretend they couldn’t see me. When I realized what they were going for, I realized, ‘Oh, this is a moment in history.'”

Toy Story 4 isn’t the only doll-related movie hitting theaters on June 21. The horror reboot Child’s Play also arrives that day, and this week a new poster was released, showing evil Chucky having murdered poor Woody.

Season 8, Week 10’s Fortnite challenges are now available. While they are largely easy, in amongst them is one challenge that requires you to locate a treasure map and then follow it to the loot. As always, we’ve put together a little guide that you can follow to get it done quick.

As the challenge states, you’ll need to head over to Junk Junction to find the signpost with the treasure map on it. More specifically, you’ll have to venture to the center of the location and keep your eyes peeled for the purple shipping container. Just in front of it you’ll find the signpost with an image of what looks like a couple of weird cacti.

Those are actually the underground mines, which you can find north-west of Fatal Fields. Open your map and zoom in on the grid reference F8 and you’ll see the same shapes as the ones depicted on the treasure map. Make a trip to that location and you’ll find the precious Battle Star awaiting. Done!

Fortnite Junk Junction Signpost Treasure Map Location

• Signpost treasure map: This can be found at the center of Junk Junction, just in front of the purple shipping container.
• Treasure location: North west of Fatal Fields at the grid reference F8.

The only other tricky challenge for Season 8, Week 10 involves launching yourself through Flaming Hoops. These hoops have popped up on the island and, to complete the challenge, you’ll need to use the pirate cannons to send yourself hurtling through them. We’ve outlined exactly where you need to go in our Fortnite Flaming Hoop location guide.

If you’ve wrapped up the weekly challenges, make sure to check out the new Avengers Endgame LTM, which has its own set of unique quests to complete. Many of the challenges in this crossover include wielding the iconic weapons used by Earth’s greatest defenders, or playing as Thanos and his horde of Chitauri. If you manage to complete 10 of the challenges, you’ll get a very cool Quinjet glider.

Those who want to quickly catch up on older challenges. Season 8 is going to end soon, so you’ll want to get as much done as possible if you’ve got your heart set on any of the current unlockable cosmetics. Check out our full Fortnite Season 8 challenge guide for assistance.

Epic Games has also released the Fortnite update 8.51 patch notes, which includes a brand new tool that you can use to be sneaky. The Shadow Bomb cloaks its users in shadows and gives them the ability to move much faster for a little while, but the trade-off is that they can’t build or fight. Still, sounds pretty handy for causing some mischief.

Fortnite is now in Week 10 of Season 8 and we’re quickly approaching the end of the season. Before we get there, however, there are Battle Stars to be earned. You’ll need these to level up the Battle Pass and get some of the cool cosmetics, so if you’ve got your eyes on a particular item you should make it a point of doing this week’s challenges and finishing up any existing ones from previous weeks.

In Week 10, players will need to launch themselves through three flaming hoops using a cannon (guide here), complete a multi-stage harvesting challenge, and then take out enemies in either Tilted Towers or at The Block.

If you’ve spent V-Bucks on a premium version of the Battle Pass, there are a few extra challenges to do. The first of these asks you to deal damage using rifles. Once that’s done, you’ll also need to find the map signpost in Junk Junction and follow it to the treasure (guide here). Volcano Vents are also back this week, and you’ll need to deal damage within 10 seconds of landing after using one. The final challenge in the premium Battle Pass section asks you to simply take out a couple of enemies from closer than 5m away. Take a look at the full list of challenges below.

Free

• Launch through flaming hoops with a cannon (3) — 5 Battle Stars
• Stage 1: Havest Wood in a single match (500) — 2 Battle Stars
  • Harvest Stone in a single match (400)
  • Harvest metal in a single match (300)
• Eliminate opponents at Tilted Towers or The Block (3) — 10 Battle Stars

Premium

• Deal damage with an Infantry Rifle or Heavy Assault Rifle (500) — 5 Battle Stars
• Stage 1: Search the treasure map signpost found in Junk Junction — 2 Battle Stars
  • Follow the treasure map signpost in Junk Junction
• Deal damage within 10s of landing after using a Volcano Vent (100) — 10 Battle Stars
• Eliminate an opponent from closer than 5m away (2) — 10 Battle Stars

Fortnite update 8.51 is available now and its biggest new addition is the Shadow Bomb. This little item allows players to sneak around undetected and move faster, but makes it so you can’t attack, build, or loot while under its effects. You can read more about the Shadow Bomb and the other tweaks the update makes in the Fortnite update 8.51 patch notes.