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This theory post contains speculation for Game of Thrones Season 8, episode 3, and spoilers for episode 2, “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.”
If there’s one Game of Thrones character who’s shown a real knack for making his way in the world and playing the War of the Five Kings to his advantage, it’s Bronn. This once humble mercenary has managed to work his way up the ranks, befriending the Lannister brothers, earning the title “Ser Bronn of the Blackwater” and even becoming the only person in living memory to wound a dragon.
The Season 8 premiere suggested Bronn might play more of an antagonistic role in the final season. Bronn has been dispatched to Winterfell by Queen Cersei, ordered to kill both Tyrion and Jaime. But maybe the question shouldn’t be “Will Bronn betray his friends?” but rather, “Is Bronn the key to saving Westeros?” Here’s why we think Bronn may turn out to be one of the most important characters in Season 8.
Dell just kicked off a 15% off coupon code that works on all Dell-branded items on the site including laptop and desktop PCs, monitors, and Dell-branded accessories like keyboards, mice, headsets, and gaming chairs. Best of all, this coupon stacks on top of existing instant discounts. This sale runs through May 6 or until the maximum redemptions have been reached. You also get free shipping on all orders of $49 or more and Dell’s best-in-class warranty. Dell’s site isn’t the friendlist to navigate, so we’ve parsed out the best deals right here.
Psychological horror movie Escape Room can now be viewed from the comfort of your home, and we celebrated by sitting down with actor Deborah Ann Woll to get some behind the scenes details on her most challenging escape scenes–and, of course, talk a little about Daredevil Season 3 and the resolution of her character, Karen Page.
Woll was excited to talk the physicality of the role, and hopes that some of the behind the scenes features on the Blu-ray will give a look at just how intense the stunt work–which she performed herself–actually was. “[…] at one point, in the billiards room, in my harness with the wires and climbing all over. There’s green screen at the bottom to show the depth of the channel below us, the shack below us, but I’m still literally 30 feet in the air, which is high. And I remember having a moment standing amongst all of that, with this incredible crew, and all hooked up and looking up and there’s a big crane going through with the camera, thinking, ‘Oh, my God, I’m in a movie.’ This is one of those moments.”
She laughed when we related her Escape Room character–a traumatized veteran named Amanda Harper–to some of her Netflix MCU counterparts. “Generally in my career, I get cast as the sort of strong willed person with their heart on their sleeve. And it was really nice to play a physical person [this time]. I don’t generally get to play that, so I really leaned into that. And I made sure I was fit enough to pull it all off, and worked extra hard.”
Speaking of Karen Page, Woll opened up about the finale of Daredevil Season 3, which was later recognized as the series finale after Netflix culled their Marvel shows. When asked if Woll really got to say goodbye to Karen, she explained: “That’s such a tricky question, because when we wrapped, we didn’t know it was the end, so I didn’t really think about it as a conclusion, but maybe that’s good. Maybe that means in a really beautiful sense that they are living on. You know?
“I love, love, love that we go to do the backstory episode. I had so much fun playing it. It’s one of the proudest moments of my career, and I think it gave her depth and agency and complexity. I would’ve really regretted it if the show had been canceled before we had a chance to tell that story. So I feel really good about that last season for her story, and I just hope there’s more growth in that direction, more understanding and acceptance, and saying, ‘Hey, look, you don’t have to be defined by a single action.'”
So, it seems like Karen’s future is really left to the hearts and minds of the fans themselves if the characters really are “living on” after the finales of shows like Daredevil and The Punisher–which might be a little bittersweet, but ultimately is a lot less tragic than the final moments of any number of Marvel superheroes, so, hey. Take the victory where you can get it, Daredevil fans.
Escape Room is available on Blu-ray and digital download now.
From Software is rolling out a new update for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Patch 1.03 patch is scheduled to go live across PS4, Xbox One, and PC today, April 22, at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET. Along with addressing a handful of bugs, the update will make an assortment of balance tweaks aimed at improving the usability of the game’s various combat options.
According to From Software, the purpose of this patch is primarily to “encourage usage and diversity of approach” when taking on Sekiro’s fearsome enemies. To that end, the developer has improved the efficiency and Spirit Emblem cost of a handful of Shinobi Tools, including the Lazulite Sacred Flame and various Loaded Axes. Likewise, a handful of Combat Arts, such as Ashina Cross and Dragon Flash, have also had their efficiency and Spirit Emblem cost adjusted.
Beyond those changes, From Software has adjusted the stats of a few bosses, among them Blazing Bull, whose Posture and Vitality have been “slightly” reduced. Divine Confetti drop rates have also been increased, while the price to buy information from Anayama the Peddler has been reduced. You can see the full list of changes in the patch notes below and on the official Sekiro website.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice launched toward the end of March and has proven to be a big commercial success for From Software and Activision. The game debuted at the top of UK’s sales charts, and Activision touted that it managed to sell more than two million copies across PS4, Xbox One, and PC in its first 10 days of availability.
The game has also been a critical success for the companies. GameSpot awarded it a 9/10 in our Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice review, with critic Tamoor Hussain writing, “More so than in previous games, From Software has honed in on the inherent tension found in the challenging nature of its games, and uses it to incredible effect. Sekiro marries the developer’s unique brand of gameplay with stealth action to deliver an experience that is as challenging as it is gratifying.”
Mortal Kombat 11 launches this week, following months of NetherRealm slowly teasing out the full character roster a character or two at a time. With the launch so close, the studio revealed one more surprise inclusion, a hidden character who can only be accessed by progressing through the story campaign: Frost.
A character debut trailer gives Frost her moment to shine with some banter against her mentor, the series’ other ice-themed character, Sub-Zero. Then the two get down to whacking each other around with ice for a while, before we get a little preview of her grisly Fatality animation. You might say she gives him some wicked brain freeze. Haha! (But seriously it’s very gross.)
Frost has been in several games since her introduction in Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, but this is her first time as a playable character since the series reboot in 2011. She’s made cameos and NPC appearances in this new continuity, but this is the first time players can get their icy grip on her for themselves.
Mortal Kombat 11 is getting high marks ahead of its imminent release. GameSpot’s own review-in-progress found some spots a little weak, but gave it high praise on the whole.
“MK11 isn’t just a sequel for series fans and Netherrealm devotees, it’s a gateway into the realm of fighting games for anyone who has a passing interest in watching ruthless warriors beat each other silly,” critic Edmond Tran wrote. “Streamlined mechanics keep the act of fighting furiously exciting no matter what your skill level, and comprehensive tutorials encourage you to dig into the nitty-gritty. There’s a diverse roster of interesting characters and playstyles, and the story mode is an entertaining romp. The unfulfilling approaches to the game’s dynamic single-player content and progression may feel like they’ve totally whiffed (at least at this early stage), but Mortal Kombat 11 hits where it matters.”
Check out our pre-order guide for more details while you wait for the bone-crunching to get started.
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If you’re in the market for a headset, then today is your lucky day. Amazon is currently having a massive warehouse sale on lightly used headsets, meaning all the products featured below are not only discounted once, but get a further 20% discount during checkout!
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Update: Samsung has confirmed in a statement the delay of the Galaxy Fold, as reported by The Verge.
The company said they will be evaluating the issues by running further tests and making necessary changes to ensure the quality of the device is in line with their standards. Samsung said they will announce a new release date in the coming weeks.
The full statement can be read below:
“We recently unveiled a completely new mobile category: a smartphone using multiple new technologies and materials to create a display that is flexible enough to fold. We are encouraged by the excitement around the Galaxy Fold.
