The dawning of a new year also brings with it the dawning of a new decade, and compared to recent years at the box office, 2020 will have more variety. 2020 will be the first year in five years where there will be no new Star Wars movie; even Marvel Studios is paring back, releasing just (*gasp*) TWO movies this year instead of its typical three-film annual roll out. Plus, for the first time since Marvel Phase One, neither of those movies will be sequels, though one brings back a familiar character (Black Widow, May 1) and the other introduces a new group of heroes (The Eternals, November 1).
Since 2012, the No. 1 movie at the domestic box office has either been a Marvel movie or a Star Wars movie, but that may change in 2020. With no Star Wars movies and two non-Avenger Marvel movies, that could open things up for a new box office champ in 2020, maybe even a movie that doesn’t come from (gasp) Disney. Who could take over as the new box office champ? There are several viable possibilities.
With Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker wrapping up a forty year saga, while also bringing back Emperor Palpatine and concluding the story of Rey and Kylo Ren, one could easily see there being two movies’ worth of material available. But two films wasn’t the way to go as the Sequel Trilogy was meant be just that: A trilogy
“George always said it was nine movies,” Rise co-writer Chris Terrio said in a recent interview with AwardsDaily. “That was the natural size of the saga, and so, other than a few initial discussions, we never really advanced that conversation.”
If you (like me) have been getting caught up in Witcher-fever, GOG is looking to whet your appetite with serious sales on Witcher PC games.
Right now you can head over to GOG.com to find a list of every game in the series, or follow our handy links below to buy whichever one your heart desires (or you are missing).
The Witcher is where it all started (at least for gamers), so get your hands on the original game now on PC. While it normally costs $9.99, you can save a ton and get it right now for just $0.79 on GOG. GOG games are DRM-free and these Enhanced Editions feature enhanced visuals and more.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a rich landscape of complex, interconnected mythologies, rightly lauded for its consistency and cohesion. But even the best-constructed, most painstakingly curated tapestry on screen can’t neatly tie off every loose plot thread.
Sometimes planned storylines have to be discarded because of practical concerns – Spider-man very nearly suddenly ceased to exist not that long ago, remember, which would’ve led to a lot of abandoned plotlines.
Thanks to the new Netflix show, The Witcher seems to be more popular than ever right now. You can (and should) catch up on the Witcher games on PC for cheap if you’re into that sort of thing. But if you’re looking to sink even deeper into the lore by way of the source material, you’ll definitely want to check out the Witcher books.
Written by the Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, the Witcher books series stars Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter who also happens to be a mutant who can cast spells. He roams from town to town, slaying monsters for hire, while also getting wrapped up in the affairs of the fantasy world he inhabits.
Netflix’s The Witcher, which fast became one of the United States’ most in-demand streaming series, has been the subject of friendly online debate over the past week as fans of the original short stories by Andrzej Sapkowski have been commenting on changes made to the show, while showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich has been engaging with them and explaining her creative process (a lot of which as to do with needing to introduce Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri at the same time – in the same season).
Do you have a couple of Amazon gift cards kicking around from Christmas you haven’t gotten around to spending yet? Or are you someone who matches the intersect of people who love LEGO, people who love deals, and people who love Star Wars? If so, it turns out today is a good day, because you can pick up some LEGO Star Wars sets on sale. Even better, many of these are new-for-2019 sets.
The Mandalorian LEGO Star Wars AT-ST Raider 20% Off
This AT-ST set from The Mandalorian is not only Amazon’s top new-release toy, but it’s marked down 20% right now. If you haven’t seen the show, you can watch The Mandalorian for free by signing up for a 7-day trial of Disney+ and then canceling when you finish binging.
GOG’s winter sale is winding down, but the digital retailer has a post-holiday surprise for PC gamers. From now until January 1 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET, tactical RPG Tower of Time is free at GOG. All you need to do to claim the freebie is create a free GOG account.
Developed by Event Horizon, Tower of Time is an isometric RPG that blends fantasy with science fiction in a post-apocalyptic setting. It has a rather interesting setup, as you play as the main character during only the first section of the game. After the introduction, the protagonist sits takes the throne atop of the eponymous tower and watches and influences the group of champions that explore down below.
While you start off with just two champions, you’ll eventually have seven characters–each with their own distinct class and skills–to choose from when assembling your party. Tower of Time’s combat takes place in real-time, but it can be slowed down and even paused. Success hinges on planning your moves in advance.
Though Tower of Time has a story that reacts to your decisions, you can move through the roughly 50-hour adventure much faster by playing in the combat-focused RPGlite mode. For those who like tough challenges, permadeath is an option.
