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The ensemble in the new Ghostbusters movie, a direct sequel to Ivan Reitman’s Ghostbusters (1984) and Ghostbusters 2 (1989), has gotten a little bit bigger. Ant-Man actor Paul Rudd is set to star alongside Stranger Things’ Finn Wolfhard in the upcoming fantasy comedy.

Rudd (Avengers: Endgame, Captain America: Civil War) made the announcement via Twitter, where he posted a video of people taking photos in front of the “magnificent” Ghostbusters Firehouse building in New York. “I can’t wait to join the cast this fall for Ghostbusters,” Rudd said toward the end of the video. Ghostbusters is scheduled for 2020.

Along with Rudd, Ghostbusters stars Carrie Coon (Avengers: Infinity War, Gone Girl), Finn Wolfhard (Dog Days, It), and Mckenna Grace (Captain Marvel, Fuller House).

Jason Reitman is sitting in the director role, while his father Ivan will serve as the producer. According to Jason, this new Ghostbusters movie is “the next chapter in the original franchise, not a reboot.” Details are scarce, but we did get a teaser trailer back in January 2019, which you can check out above.

Ghostbusters is set to debut on July 10, 2020

Crunchyroll has announced Mob Psycho 100 II: The First Spirits and Such Company Trip – A Journey that Mends the Heart and Heals the Soul’s international premiere will occur at Crunchyroll Expo 2019. The original video animation (OVA) is the follow-up to the second season of Mob Psycho 100, which was one of the best anime to watch during the Winter 2019 season.

The screening will premiere on Sunday, September 1. Following the viewing, Mob Psycho 100 director Yuzuru Tachikawa, character designer Yoshimichi Kameda, and voice actor Setsuo Ito will hold a panel to discuss the creation of the anime. Ito voices the titular Mob, the main protagonist of the anime. For those who can’t make Crunchyroll Expo, the OVA will publicly release on September 25.

Crunchyroll describes the plot of the OVA as follows: “Mob, Reigen, Dimple, and the newest member of the Spirits and Such Consultation Office staff, Serizawa, take a trip up to a secluded hot spring called Ibogami Hot Springs in Zebra Prefecture. Reigen happened to get a request from the matron there to discover the truth behind the strange rumors going around there and save the inn. Ritsu and Teru also join in on this trip and the six of them head out on this super relaxing trip to the hot spring. But on their way there, Reigen and Serizawa start nodding off on the train and somehow get sucked into an eerie parallel world.”

Made by the same folks behind the original season of One Punch Man, Mob Psycho 100 follows the hilarious yet action-packed misadventures of Mob, a middle-school boy who also happens to be one of the world’s most powerful espers. Because of the uncontrollable nature of his powers, Mob needs to keep his emotions in check at all times, which can be difficult when you’re juggling a part-time job as an exorcist and the everyday struggles of being a teenager. Where Season 1 was good, Mob Psycho 100 II raises the bar to tell one of the most beautifully wholesome anime stories of 2019.

Mob Psycho 100 II is available on Crunchyroll and VRV. This year, Crunchyroll Expo–the company’s annual celebration of anime, gaming, and cosplay–will be held August 30 through September 1.

Fortnite‘s Season 9, Week 8 challenges are now live across PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile. Given that it’s an even-numbered week, this would normally mean that a new Fortbyte is available to collect in the game, but if you’re hoping to find it, you likely aren’t having much success. Here’s what’s going on.

Fortbyte #97 should have arrived in the game alongside Week 8’s challenges. Unlike the secret Battle Stars you can collect when you complete this season’s Utopia challenges, you don’t need to clear any challenges in order to find the Fortbyte; you simply need to have a Season 9 Battle Pass and know where to look. However, while many have already pinpointed the Fortbyte’s location, it appears the collectible isn’t actually live in the game yet, so it won’t show up when you go looking for it.

This isn’t the first time something like this has happened; Week 4’s Fortbyte similarly didn’t go live alongside that week’s challenges, instead arriving a few days later. That will presumably be the case with Fortbyte #97 as well, so we’ll continue to monitor the game and have a Fortbyte guide up once the item goes live. In the meantime, you can still complete Week 8’s challenges if you haven’t already. The trickiest of the bunch is to visit three different clocks. If you don’t know where those are, be sure to check out our clock location guide.

Fortnite’s 14 Days of Summer event is also underway. For two weeks, Epic will be unvaulting a different weapon in the game and offering a new LTM to play each day. There are also 14 Days of Summer challenges to complete, which will unlock exclusive rewards. The first involves dancing at beach parties, while the second asks you to bounce a giant beach ball in five different matches.

Apple’s chief design officer Jony Ive is set to leave to form his own independent design company. Apple states that Ive is expected to depart later this year but it will continue to work closely with Ive on a range of projects. Additionally, Apple will remain a primary client of his new company.

Ive has been at Apple for around 30 years and defined the look and feel of many of its most popular products, including the iPhone, iPad, and Macbooks. Given the impact that the iPhone has had on the technology of the modern day, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say technology wouldn’t be what it is today without him.

“Jony is a singular figure in the design world and his role in Apple’s revival cannot be overstated, from 1998’s groundbreaking iMac to the iPhone and the unprecedented ambition of Apple Park, where recently he has been putting so much of his energy and care,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook.

“Apple will continue to benefit from Jony’s talents by working directly with him on exclusive projects, and through the ongoing work of the brilliant and passionate design team he has built. After so many years working closely together, I’m happy that our relationship continues to evolve and I look forward to working with Jony long into the future.”

Ive has appeared on stage over the years at various keynotes to reveal new devices in the iPhone, iPad, iWatch, Macbook, and iMac lines, and his design sense has been key to revitalizing Apple as a company and brand, which as led to it having the ubiquitous presence it enjoys today.

“After nearly 30 years and countless projects, I am most proud of the lasting work we have done to create a design team, process and culture at Apple that is without peer. Today it is stronger, more vibrant and more talented than at any point in Apple’s history,” Ive said.

“The team will certainly thrive under the excellent leadership of Evans, Alan, and Jeff, who have been among my closest collaborators. I have the utmost confidence in my designer colleagues at Apple, who remain my closest friends, and I look forward to working with them for many years to come.”

Apple is expected to reveal the 12th iPhone this year and early whispers indicate that it may opt for a larger screen and a smaller screen option. You can read the latest iPhone 12 rumors on our sister site CNET.

Kyogre has officially left Raid Battles in Pokemon Go, but another Legendary Pokemon has taken its place. For a limited time, the Legendary Ground-type Groudon will appear again in five-star Raid Battles–and on top of that, you will have a chance of encountering its Shiny form.

Groudon will be available again until July 10, giving you nearly two weeks to capture it. As usual, you’ll first need to team up with other players in-person at a Gym where a Groudon Raid is taking place and battle the Legendary before you can earn a chance to catch it. Groudon is a pure Ground-type, so your best bet is to bring along Grass and Water Pokemon such as Breloom, Milotic, and the aforementioned Kyogre.

Even if you miss your chance to battle Groudon, you’ll still be able catch it through other means. Groudon and Kyogre are among the Legendary Pokemon you can encounter when you achieve a Research Breakthrough in July’s Field Research tasks. You’ll also have a chance to find a Spinda with a new spot pattern. You can read more details on the official Pokemon Go website.

Groudon isn’t the only Legendary Pokemon returning this week. On Saturday, June 29, Niantic is holding a special Raikou Raid Day. The Legendary dog will return to Raid Battles from 4-7 PM local time, and you’ll have a chance of encountering its Shiny form. On top of that, you’ll be able to receive up to five free Raid Passes during the event hours, which you’ll need to participate in Raids. Meanwhile, Speed Forme Deoxys is available in EX Raids.

Pokemon Go’s next Community Day is set for Sunday, July 21. This time, the event will run from 4-7 PM local time, and the featured Pokemon will be Mudkip, the Water starter from Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire. You’ll also be able to earn three times the normal amount of XP for each Pokemon you catch during the event.

The Pokemon Company has a brand-new mobile game called Pokemon Masters on the way this year. The game is launching for iOS and Android devices this summer and is set in Pasio, an island region where the most famous trainers from throughout the series have gathered to take part in the Pokemon Masters League Tournament. You’ll be able to recruit these trainers to your teams and battle alongside them in three-on-three matches. You can read more Pokemon Masters gameplay details here.

Today marks the third anniversary of Pokemon Go‘s release, and developer Niantic is celebrating the occasion with some exciting in-game events. For the next few weeks, players will be able to encounter a variety of new Shiny Pokemon. There will also be in-game bonuses to take advantage of, new Special Research quests to complete, and more–as well as a tease of some potential new Pokemon and features.

The festivities kick off on Friday, June 28. Beginning that day, you’ll have a chance of encountering Shiny Alolan forms of Rattata, Sandshrew, Vulpix, Diglett, Meowth, Geodude, Grimer, and Exeggutor. There will also be new avatar items inspired by each team leader’s personal style available to purchase in the Style Shop.

Party hat Pikachu is returning to the game for a limited time as well. From June 28 to July 6, the special Pikachu may photobomb one of the Go Snapshots you take once per day; if that happens, the Pokemon will appear in the wild, giving you a chance to capture it. You’ll also be able to hatch a party hat-wearing Pichu from 7 km eggs.

Niantic is also rolling out new Special Research quests. These will be available from June 28 to September 2 and are aimed at catching up lapsed players or jump-starting new ones. The quests will be open to everyone level 10 and up and will dole out “helpful rewards.” Additionally, Niantic is reducing the amount of Stardust you need to use to trade by a fourth during the same time frame, and players who manage to defeat Raid Bosses quickly will earn extra Premier Balls when they battle alongside friends.

Most intriguingly, the special key art Niantic released to commemorate Pokemon Go’s third anniversary–which you can see above–appears to tease some new additions to the game. Among the many Pokemon featured in the piece are Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott, the three starter Pokemon from the series’ Gen 5 games, Black and White. Niantic similarly featured the series’ Gen 4 starters in Go’s second anniversary artwork, and they would eventually make their debut in the game a few months later, so we could see the first Gen 5 Pokemon arrive later this year.

On top of that, if you peer closely at the right side of the picture, you can spot two members of Team Rocket lurking in the shadows. Just what that signifies is unclear, but Pokemon Go dataminer Chrales recently discovered text about “purified Pokemon” within Go’s code following its most recent update, so the Team Rocket tease may be related.

There’s a lot more happening in Pokemon Go. Niantic is bringing the Legendary Raikou back for a special Raid day on June 29. The Pokemon will appear in Raid Battles from 4-7 PM local time. July’s new Field Research tasks will roll out on July 1, and the game’s next Community Day is set for July 21. The featured Pokemon this time will be Mudkip, the Water starter from Ruby and Sapphire.

Microsoft revealed a new batch of indie titles heading to its Xbox Game Pass service during an ID@Xbox presentation. Now that the company has introduced a new PC Game Pass tier, it is splitting its announcements up by platform: one set that will appear on both Xbox One and PC, and another that is PC-only.

On both platforms, Game Pass will be adding My Time At Portia, Bad North, GoNNOR, The Banner Saga 3, Yoku’s Island Express, and Worms WMD. On PC, it will add Undertale, Timespinner, Unavowed, Machinarium, and For The King. It’s worth noting that some games being added to PC, like For the King, were already available on the console service, so Microsoft is still catching up to give the two versions of Game Pass parity.

Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service, offering a library of more than 100 games for $10 per month. Microsoft recently launched Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which bundles the PC and console service with Xbox Live Gold, for $15 per month. But thanks to a quirk in how the system works, you can actually save a bundle on it.

The company tends to announce a few weeks of Game Pass games at a time, most recently announcing the new additions through the end of June. Those included Rare Replay and Goat Simulator, among others. Some games also regularly rotate out, but you can purchase any you want to keep forever at a 20% discount.

Xbox Game Pass Indies (Xbox One, PC)

• My Time At Portia
• Bad North
• GoNNOR
• The Banner Saga 3
• Yoku’s Island Express
• Worms WMD

Xbox Game Pass Indies (PC Only)

• Undertale
• Timespinner
• Unavowed
• Machinarium
• For the King