Robert De Niro has shared his opinion on technological advances in filmmaking, saying that special effects in films can reach a point where it becomes “another type of entertainment”, referencing Marvel.
The acclaimed actor, who recently starred in DC’s Joker as talk show host Murray Franklin, addressed the extensive use of computer technology in comic book adaptations and films while promoting Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman at the BFI London Film Festival on Friday.
We’re joined by two developers from The Outer Worlds, the new first-person RPG from new Xbox first-party studio Obsidian Entertainment: co-director Leonard Boyarsky and narrative designer Nitai Poddar. It launches on October 25 (including straight into Xbox Game Pass!). We discuss the origins of the project with respect to Boyarsky’s Fallout background, crazy things that have happened during playtesting, the importance of The Outer Worlds’ deep character creator, and more!
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Amazon is running a deal that gets you an additional 20% off select already-discounted Amazon Warehouse items. Lots of video game hardware and software is on the list, so if you’re in the market for a Sega Genesis Mini, SteelSeries Arctis 9X headset, or other items, now is a great time to buy. Amazon Warehouse is the online retailer’s used section, so take note of the condition the items are in before buying. Also, stock is limited, so if you see something you want, grab it before it’s gone.
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After a cataclysmic world event accompanied by a total game blackout, Fortnite Battle Royale has for Chapter 2, with what would have been Season 11. It’s not quite like you remember in some key ways, though, starting with big changes to the map.
The old map has ostensibly been destroyed, replaced by a new island with 13 new locations. The new named locations don’t reveal themselves on your in-game map until you visit them for the first time. There are also new “landmark” locations that are like smaller versions of named locations, and aren’t identified on the map.
The new map is much more aquatic, with rivers and lakes dotting the landscape. You have new tools a your disposal to make use of these mechanics, like swimming, fishing, and motorboats. Other additions include the ability to carry fallen teammates or revive them with a bandage bazooka.
This event marks the beginning of Fortnite Chapter 2, signaling occasional bigger changes than the already large-scale seasonal changeovers. A trailer for Chapter 2 also teased new skins, which are live now. Naturally this all comes along with a new Battle Pass, emotes, and other goodies to collect. Check out our wrap-up of the changes in the new chapter to catch up before you drop in.
After being the world’s worst kept secret ever for months, Google has finally officially announced the Pixel 4 at its Made By Google Press Event.
The Pixel 4 is the first smartphone to include radar capabilities. Radar allows the phone to be touched “without touching,” sensing through materials and improving the gesture experience, according to Google.
One of the new features touted with Motion Sense on Pixel 4 was shutting off your morning alarm. As you reach for your phone, the radar senses your reach and the nalarm volume decreases as your hand grows closer.
On top of the new radar features in Motion Sense, Google Pixel 4 also has live transcription capabilities. The Pixel 4 audio recorded “taps into
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Pokemon Sword and Shield arrive on Nintendo Switch next month, and The Pokemon Company has more to share about the games ahead of their launch. The company has announced a new Galar Research Update video will drop tomorrow, October 16, promising some more new details about the Switch RPGs.
The Pokemon Company hasn’t teased what we can expect from tomorrow’s update, only that it will drop at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET. Previous videos have revealed new Gen 8 Pokemon and game mechanics, so we’ll presumably get our first look at some of those in the video, although nothing has been confirmed as of yet.
The last video The Pokemon Company aired was a 24-hour “livestream” from the Glimwood Tangle, a mysterious forest area in the Galar region. While that broadcast was largely uneventful, it did reveal a new Pokemon: Galarian Ponyta. This form is exclusive to Pokemon Shield and has a billowy purple mane much like a unicorn.
Pokemon Sword, meanwhile, will be the only place players can encounter Sirfetch’d–a Galar-exclusive evolution of Farfetch’d. You can check out all the other new Gen 8 Pokemon revealed so far in our gallery.
Pokemon Sword and Shield launch for Nintendo Switch on November 15. Download cards for the games have reportedly started appearing in stores in Japan and reveal the titles’ file size is 10.3 GB. For more on the games, be sure to check out our Pokemon Sword and Shield pre-order guide.
Google’s has a history of making the most premium and expensive Chromebooks around, but at its Made by Google event, it introduced an affordable Pixelbook Go laptop.
A “thin and light laptop” with reported all-day battery life, the Pixelbook Go comes in just black “and not pink,” but the “not pink” can be ordered at a later date.
It includes a “wavy” bottom for increased grip and has a keyboard promised to be both “comfortable and quiet.”
Unlike Google’s previous convertible Pixelbook or detachable Pixel Slate, this new Chrome OS device is a classic clamshell laptop. From the outside, it looks like an everyday slim 13-inch notebook, that is until you flip it over and reveal its ribbed, washboard-styled bottom.
WWE’s Draft, meant to more definitively split the main roster between USA Network’s Monday Night RAW and FOX’s Friday Night SmackDown, concluded on Monday.
Night 2 saw the likes of Seth Rollins, Charlotte Flair, and Rusev head to RAW while SmackDown nabbed Brock Lesnar, New Day, Bayley, and Daniel Bryan.
As mentioned back in the Night 1 results, WWE’s two main shows have two separate corporate masters (which have also been turned into on-air “characters” in the form of “executives”) so this Draft, even though it’s the second one this year, is meant to be a more permanent split.
Google has announced that the Google Stadia Founder’s Edition will be available beginning on November 19, 2019.
Revealed during Made by Google ’19, those who pre-ordered the Google Stadia Founder’s Edition will be able to play such titles as Red Dead Redemption 2 and Mortal Kombat 11 on your TV, laptop, desktop, and certain phones and tablets on November 19 at 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm BST/6pm CET.
Google Stadia Founder’s Editions and Google Stadia Premiere Editions will both begin shipping “in the same order that pre-orders were received.” Shortly after Stadia packages begin shipping, those who pre-ordered will receive a code to activate their Stadia account and Stadia Pro.
Google Stadia now has an official release date. During a launch event for the Google Pixel 4, the company announced that the Founder’s Edition will launch on November 19.
As previously announced, this year the Stadia service will be exclusive to those who purchase the Founder’s Edition. That $130 pack includes a limited-edition night blue controller, Chromecast Ultra, a three-month subscription to Stadia Pro, early access to a Stadia name, and a three-month Buddy Pass of Stadia Pro for a friend.
Once the full service launches in 2020, you’ll be able to play on any supported device without needing to purchase a bundle. Part of Google’s pitch for Stadia is that it opens up gaming to everyone, rather than restricting core games to high-end PC hardware or consoles. Check out our pre-order guide for more details.
Mark your calendars! Stadia will start arriving November 19.
Need a quick guide on what exactly Stadia is? We got you covered. Become an expert in all things Stadia just in time for launch. pic.twitter.com/iwbCQiJ0CH— Stadia (@GoogleStadia) October 15, 2019
Most recently, Rockstar announced Red Dead Redemption 2 will be coming to PC, and confirmed that it’s coming to Stadia as well. But the streaming service will have to address some lingering doubts from gamers, including technical hurdles like data caps and bandwidth limitations.