Gotham Final Season Premiere Date Set for January

Fox announced midseason premiere dates for a slew of shows on Monday, including the final season premiere of Gotham.

The origin story of the DC super villains and vigilantes in Batman will premiere its fifth and final season on Thursday, Jan. 3.

Infamous villain in the franchise, Bane, will finally make an appearance from Shane West in the show. We saw a first look at his character just last week from writer and producer for Gotham, Tze Chun.

Bane is one of the few major Batman villains that has yet to appear on Gotham since the series’ debut in 2014. Riddler, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Scarecrow, Penguin and others have all been featured on the show during its run.

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Activision Clarifies Spyro Reignited Trilogy Download Requirements

Following plenty of speculation about what exactly Spyro Reignited Trilogy’s required downloaded would entail, Activision has offered clear clarification of what does and doesn’t come on the Reignited Trilogy disc.

As first reported by some who visited the Reignited Trilogy developer Toys for Bob, including Achievement Hunter, not all of the second and third games in the trilogy will need to be downloaded for those purchasing the game on disc.

Activision has confirmed to IGN that “The trilogy will ship with content from each of the three games, including the entire first game and a subset of levels from games 2 and 3. In order for the full Reignited Trilogy offerings, a day one update is required.”

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Sony Confirms PlayStation Classic Games List: Metal Gear Solid, GTA, Syphon Filter, And More

Sony has officially confirmed the full list of games for its upcoming mini console throwback to the PS1, the PlayStation Classic. The system is set to launch on December 3 and comes pre-loaded with a total of 20 games, as previously announced. The initial reveal consisted of only five games on the list, but we now know everything it will come with.

As revealed on the PlayStation Blog, the list includes a nice mixture of genres and titles that represent the iconic console. These include Battle Arena Toshinden, Metal Gear Solid, Jumping Flash, Syphon Filter, Tekken 3, and more. Take a look at the full list, which looks to be the same across Europe and American territories, below. (Those in Japan, however, are getting a similar but not entirely identical list of games, as their PlayStation Classic will feature some additional RPGs.) You can also watch a trailer for the micro console below.

The December 3 release date is significant as it’s also the day that the original PlayStation launched in 1994. The new mini version of the PlayStation is 45 percent smaller than the original one. We spotted the PlayStation Classic alongside the original hardware at Paris Games Week and you can see them side-by-side in the pictures below.

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PlayStation Classic Games List

  • Battle Arena Toshinden
  • Cool Boarders 2
  • Destruction Derby
  • Final Fantasy VII
  • Grand Theft Auto
  • Intelligent Qube
  • Jumping Flash
  • Metal Gear Solid
  • Mr Driller
  • Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee
  • Rayman
  • Resident Evil Director’s Cut
  • Revelations: Persona
  • Ridge Racer Type 4
  • Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo
  • Syphon Filter
  • Tekken 3
  • Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six
  • Twisted Metal
  • Wild Arms

The PlayStation Classic will be available for £90/$99. It will ship with an HDMI cable, USB cable, and two wired controllers. The replicas of the original PS1 controller included do not have the analog sticks introduced in the DualShock. You can use our PS1 Classic pre-order guide to find out more about the PlayStation Classic and see the best places to reserve one.

Can CBS All Access Compete With Netflix?

On the heels of its four-year anniversary, CBS All Access is by no means the new kid on the block when it comes to the digital streaming market, quietly existing as a hub to watch all-things CBS. Now, with the recent addition of big-budget serialized original series like Star Trek: Discovery and the upcoming reimagining of The Twilight Zone, All Access is striving to become more than just a place to watch old episodes of Blue Bloods and The Big Bang Theory. With its new approach to creating content, we thought it would be fun to review the site and see how it compares to the competition.

Over the past few years, CBS has bolstered its original programming lineup in order to compete with the likes of Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and even the upcoming Disney Play service. While CBS may not be synonymous with creating ground-breaking television like some of its competitors, there are a few gems hiding among the “they solved it” procedurals that might make you consider giving this service a try. Let’s take a closer look at what All Access has to offer, and if it’s worth your hard-earned cash.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Legendary Bear Pelt: Here’s What To Do With It

When you’re not robbing folks, riding from town to town, and trying to keep your gang out of trouble in Red Dead Redemption 2, chances are pretty good you’ll be hunting. Tracking and killing animals keeps you fed and earns you crafting materials, as well as goods to sell to make money to get Arthur better equipment, and generally just keep him alive. But for any hunter in Red Dead Redemption 2, the ultimate prize are the various Legendary Animals scattered around the map, whose pelts yield unique rewards–if you’re canny enough to bring them down.

In Chapter 2, you’ll be introduced to your first Legendary Animal by way of a story mission with Hosea, in which he and Arthur hunt a huge grizzly bear. You can return to the hunt later if you’re so inclined, but it’s possible to take the bear on your first encounter with it, if you’re skilled. If you manage to kill and skin the big grizzly, you’ll get a Legendary Bear Pelt, a unique item in the world of Red Dead Redemption 2 that can earn you special new gear.

The question is, what exactly do you do with the huge Legendary Bear Pelt once you have it? In fact, the pelts of Legendary Animals have special requirements–you can’t just sell them to any store in a town, or donate them to Pearson back at your camp. In the case of the Legendary Bear pelt, there’s a good chance you won’t even have heard of the person yet who you need to interact with in order to use it.

Here’s what you need to know about hunting the Legendary Bear, where you’ll find it, and what to do once you’ve killed it.

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Where To Find The Bear

The easiest way to get to and deal with the Legendary grizzly is in Chapter 2, when you take on the mission Exit Pursued By a Bruised Ego from Hosea. Arthur and Hosea will head out to find the Baharati Grizzly Bear in the Grizzlies East region, north of O’Creagh’s Run, and once you’ve finished the mission, the bear will be hanging around in the area for you to hunt. Once you’ve fought off the bear during the mission, Hosea will decide to take his leave of hunting giant killer animals with some “I’m getting too old for this s—” dialogue. At that point, you can choose to stick around and finish what you started and take down the bear.

It’s worth noting that the bear is no pushover and it can definitely kill you if you’re not careful. If you’re not outfitted super well at this point in the game, you might want to take some time in the world to earn better gear and improve Arthur’s well-being before you commit to the fight. That said, it’s possible to kill the bear here and now–we did it with Arthur’s stock weapons that he had at this point in the game.

Bring down the bear and you’ll be able to skin it, taking a whole bunch of stuff, including the Legendary Bear Pelt. This is the unique item you need for crafting special clothing you can’t get anywhere else.

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You’ve Got The Legendary Bear Pelt–Now What?

Once you have the pelt, you’ll probably be pretty confused about what to actually do with it. Regular shopkeepers won’t take the pelt off your hands, and neither will Pearson in camp. You need to go to a specific person to deal with the pelt: the Trapper.

If you talk to Pearson, he may well off-handedly mention the Canadian fur trapper who hangs around in the area, which will mark the Trapper’s location on your map. He roams around, so make sure to check your map for his icon before heading out. He also has a shop in Saint Denis, located in the southeast corner of the map, in the outdoor market, where you can reliably find him.

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When you find the Trapper, you’ll be able to check out his goods, all of which are unique clothes made from the pelts of Legendary Animals. The thing is, you’ll need more than to just take down the bear if you want the whole outfit. Various Legendary Bear items also require other pelts, as well as for you to spend some money. Here’s what you’ll need to craft each piece of the Legendary Bear outfit:

  • Legendary Bear Head Hat: Legendary Bear Pelt, $40,
  • Legendary Bear Coat: Legendary Bear Pelt, Perfect Bison Pelt, $28
  • Legendary Bear Roper: Legendary Bear Pelt, Perfect Bull Hide, $34

Completing the outfit also requires the Boar Riding Gloves, which require a Perfect Boar Pelt and two Perfect Rabbit Pelts, and will cost you $15.

Though each of the bear items notes that a Legendary Bear Pelt is required, there’s only the one. Once you’ve taken down the Baharit Grizzly, you’ll have fulfilled the Bear Pelt requirement for each clothing item.

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What Happens If You Lose Your Bear Pelt?

You’ll likely sling the Legendary Bear Pelt onto your horse and then find yourself riding for quite a ways to track down the Trapper, whether you’re headed south to Saint Denis or out into the wilderness. In all that travel time, misfortune can easily befall even the most careful of cowboy, and if your horse falls or you’re killed, you’ll likely lose the Legendary Bear Pelt.

That’s okay! Don’t panic. Whether you carry the pelt physically to the Trapper or not, once you’ve killed and skinned the Baharati Grizzly Bear, the pelt is unlocked. That requirement will be fulfilled on the Trapper’s list even if you don’t actually carry the skin all the way to him. You can still access the clothing items once you have everything you need for the recipes.

There are a whole lot of other Legendary Animals to find out there in the big world of Red Dead Redemption 2–check out our guide on where to locate them all. And try our clothing guide for information about where you can get more clothes to customize Arthur’s look.

Crazy Rich Asians Sequel Plans to Shoot in Shanghai

The sequel to Crazy Rich Asians is planning to shoot in Shanghai, China.

As reported by Variety, the sequel will be based off China Rich Girlfriend, the second book in Kevin Kwan’s trilogy, and SK Global president John Penotti made the announcement in LA at the Chinese American Film Festival’s Co-Production Summit. Set two years after Crazy Rich Asians, China Rich Girlfriend gets its name from a line in the first film that goes “These people aren’t just everyday rich with a few hundred million. They are China rich.”

Much of the plot of the second book in the series takes place in China, though Penotti isn’t certain if the film will be made as an official China-U.S. production. While already released in most territories, Crazy Rich Asians won’t premiere in China until late November.

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Disney Prioritizes Black Panther for Oscars, Puts Infinity War in One Category

Disney is famously pushing Black Panther this awards season, officially campaigning the film in 16 separate Oscar categories, while Avengers: Infinity War is only being campaigned in a single category.

According to the Disney Guild Awards 2018 webpage (via IndieWire), Disney is vying for awards from Black Panther, Infinity War, Incredibles II, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Mary Poppins Returns and the animated short Bao. However, it appears Black Panther is being heavily prioritized over its fellow MCU film, as where Black Panther is being positioned for award nominations like Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and more, Infinity War is simply being touted as a Best Visual Effects contender (which Black Panther also has listed).

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Monster Hunter: World Ships 10 Million Units, Breaks Capcom Record

Capcom’s net sales were up 28.5% and operating income doubled to 110.1% from the first fiscal half of 2018, according to a Capcom earnings report released Monday.

The increase is a direct result of the success of Monster Hunter: World which released on Jan. 26. The publisher’s net sales increased to 43.3 million yen for the six months ending on Sept. 30, and 10.5 million yen for their operating income – which is the highest it has ever been at the end of a second quarter in the company’s history.

Monster Hunter: World has now surpassed 10 million copies shipped, which is a first for any single Capcom title in history. Profits climbed further after a Steam version was released on PC in August.

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HP OMEN Mindframe Gaming Headset Review

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The basics design of headsets has been unchanged, and kind of unexciting, for quite awhile now. Sure, new features come along like wireless functionality, noise-cancelling, or even RGB lighting to spice things up, but those have all been around for some time. So when something actually new comes along, it’s a reason to be excited, especially when the “new” is a bit off the beaten path. That’s the case with the HP OMEN Mindframe headset (See it on Amazon), which is the first headset to employ active cooling technology. Yes, you’re still reading about a headset and not a computer. So is it just a gimmick or is there a real benefit? I decided to find out.

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