Spider-Man: No Way Home Teaser Trailer Finally Revealed

The first teaser trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home has finally been revealed, showing Peter Parker, Doctor Strange, and some other familiar faces.

The long-awaited trailer shows some of the fallout following Spider-Man: Far From Home and sees Peter Parker dealing with the whole world knowing he is actually Spider-Man.

The trailer also shows Parker going to see Doctor Strange and Wong in hopes they can help make the world forget his true identity. Despite Wong’s warning, Doctor Strange agrees to help Peter, but problems arise and they find themselves dealing with the dangers of the Multiverse. This results in us getting our first look at the return of Alfred Molina as Doctor Octopus.

While we don’t actually see him, we do get a little laugh from a voice that sounds very much like Willem Dafoe’s Green Goblin alongside a green bomb. A spark of electricity seen in the footage could also signify the return of Jamie Foxx’s Electro.

What we get no hint of, however, is the return of either Tobey Maguire or Andrew Garfield, meaning they really won’t be returning or it will be a surprise (hopefully!) left for the movie.

This teaser trailer arrives after a low-resolution version of it apparently leaked onto social media platforms. The official Spider-Man: No Way Home Twitter poked a bit of fun at the unfortunate situation, saying that this was the “OFFICIAL HD teaser trailer.” They also gave a “shout-out to the real ones who are watching the trailer for the first time right now.”

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Has Finally Arrived

At long last, the wait is over. The time is finally here to see where Peter Parker’s journey goes to next. And of course, it’s headed across multiple universes. The Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer is here, and you can check it out below.

Arriving to theaters on December 17, the new trailer follows Peter Parker, and the world now knows that he’s Spider-Man–following the events of Spider-Man: Far From Home. Obviously, the reveal of his secret identity also effects the people around him. That’s where Doctor Strange comes in. Parker wants Strange to make the world forget Parker is Spider-Man. Somehow, the multiverse comes into play here, and that brings back some familiar Spidey villains from the past–the non-MCU past that is.

Spider-Man: No Way Home stars Tom Holland as Peter Parker, Zendaya as MJ, Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds, and Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange. From across the multiverse, Alfred Molina reprises his role as Otto Octavius from Spider-Man 2 and Jamie Foxx will play Max Dillon AKA Electro once again, reprising his role from Amazing Spider-Man 2.

There was a bit of a hiccup with the No Way Home trailer release, as it leaked. It was pulled from online, but if you got a chance to watch it, that means you saw a TikTok of someone’s phone playing it, while another phone recorded it. Needless to say, it was tough to make anything out. Luckily, you can watch the trailer above–again and again–without having to squint your eyes.

Spider-Man: No Way Home is one of three late-2021 MCU movie releases, arriving on December 17. The next movie hitting theaters is Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which arrives on September 3–and you can check out our Shang-Chi review here. On November 5, The Eternals will debut, and the latest trailer gives us a better idea of what the movie is about.

Review Roundup For Marvel’s Shang Chi

It’s been way too long since the last Marvel Cinematic Universe movie. We’ve had Disney+ TV shows and the prequel Black Widow, but finally, the MCU’s Phase 4 really kicks off with Shang Chi.

The movie stars Simu Liu in the title role, as well as Awkwafina as his best friend Katy, Fala Chen as his sister Jiang Li, Tony Chiu-Wai Leung as his father Wenwu, Michelle Yeo as his aunt Ying Nan, and more. Shang Chi has to confront his past when the Ten Rings crime organization comes calling–and based on what critics are saying, the film sounds bonkers.

At the time of this writing, Shang Chi has an aggregate of 70 on Metacritic, based on 28 reviews. The site considers that “generally positive,” although there are some outliers in both directions. On Rotten Tomatoes, meanwhile, 60 reviews add up to a rating of 93%, which is firmly in the “Fresh” category.

Here’s a sampling from various reviews, as well as the trailer for good measure. Shang Chi hits theaters only on September 3, 2021.

Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

  • Directed by: Destin Daniel Cretton
  • Written by: Dave Callaham, Destin Daniel Cretton, and Andrew Lanham
  • Starring: Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Fala Chen, Tony Chiu-Wai Leung, Michelle Yeoh
  • Release Date: September 3, 2021

GameSpot – 8/10

“Even with its flaws, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is a signal of the MCU’s increasing willingness to break out of the mold and to simply try new things.” – Mason Downey – [Full Review]

Entertainment Weekly – B+

“It seems important to acknowledge that the release of a movie as Marvel-massive as Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (in theaters Sept. 3) marks a major step forward for Asian representation on screen. It also feels important to note that it is fun: a Technicolor whirlwind of a film whose explosive fight choreography and dense mythology are leavened by a sweet and surprisingly nimble script.” – Leah Greenblatt – [Full Review]

IGN – 8/10

“Director Destin Daniel Cretton skillfully connects Shang-Chi’s personal stakes with the larger MCU by way of an emotionally complex villain, a stellar cast with fantastic chemistry, and incredible action sequences.” – Francesca Rivera – [Full Review]

Los Angeles Times – unscored

“Although tailored to the usual Marvel specifications–apocalyptic stakes, bloodless casualties–this endgame also has a distinctly personal undercurrent that seems to transcend the parameters of this particular story.” – Justin Chang – [Full Review]

Slashfilm – 6.5/10

“As Marvel remixes go, Shang-Chi is one of the more successful ones. Maybe not as stylistically strong as Black Widow and certainly not as much of a watershed moment as Black Panther, it is elevated by the strength of its hard-hitting fight scenes and the supporting performers–especially the Tony Leung of it all.” – Hoai-Tran Bui – [Full Review]

Variety – unscored

“The result broadens the brand’s spectrum of representation once again, offering audiences of Asian descent the kind of empowerment for which Black Panther paved the way a few years back.” – Peter Debruge – [Full Review]

Slant – 1.5/4

“As per usual for the MCU, the final act devolves into loud and chaotic visual nonsense, with the Oedipal reckoning between Shang-Chi and Wenwu giving way to an incomprehensible conflagration of magical beasts and largescale warfare that only further emphasizes the lack of interest that the film has in its ostensibly probing human drama.” – Jake Cole – [Full Review]

Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Leaks, And It Was Quickly Removed

Over the weekend, the much anticipated Spider-Man No Way Home trailer leaked online and all traces of the trailer were swiftly taken down by Sony. The news was reported by The Hollywood Reporter who says the trailer seems legitimate.

Tom Holland, famously known for leaking Marvel movie news on social media in the past, seemingly reacted to the trailer leaking on his Instastory saying, “You aint ready!”

In reaction to the trailer leaking and traces of it being removed online, people took to Twitter creating Feige memes of what his reaction would be if he were to find the person who leaked the trailer to the third Spider-Man Marvel movie.

Spider-Man: No Way Home stars Holland as Peter Parker, Zendaya as MJ, and Jacob Batalon as Ned. Alfred Molina and Jamie Foxx will reprise their roles as Doctor Octopus and Electro from Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 and Amazing Spider-Man 2, respectively.

Although rumors have circulated that Amazing Spider-Man actor Andrew Garfield will also star in No Way Home, the actor spoke on the Happy Sad Confused podcast saying, “I recommend that you chill.”

No Way Home is scheduled to release in theaters on December 17.

Gamescom 2021 Xbox Stream: Start Times And How To Watch Tuesday’s Showcase

Gamescom kicks off this week, but before the all-digital gaming show begins with a look at several games through Geoff Keighley’s annual Opening Night Live event, Xbox will have a few updates of its own to share. The Xbox show will begin on Tuesday, August 24.

How to watch

The showcase will be streamed live on Xbox’s official channels in 1080p at 60fps across YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and Twitter. GameSpot will be providing extensive coverage of the event as well.

Start time

  • 10 AM PT
  • 1 PM ET
  • 6 PM BST
  • 3 AM AET (August 25)

What to expect

Microsoft says that its show will run for 90 minutes, and in a previous update, indicated that it’ll be focused on providing news on previously announced games coming to Xbox, upcoming releases on Xbox Game Pass, and more.

In terms of first-party games, more information on Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, and Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 could be revealed, although it’s unlikely that any of the other Xbox games that are in varying stages of early development will be seen.

Halo Infinite has had a transparent development process so far, and even with developer 343 Industries revealing that the game won’t have a co-op campaign mode or Forge when it launches, updates on a new release date and an upcoming beta could go over well with fans during Gamescom.

Details on what Bethesda could bring to the show remain vague at this time, although Microsoft did mention that Bethesda Germany will host its Mainstream stream over several days from August 26.

As for third-party games, the upcoming holiday season is drawing close and could see the likes of Far Cry 6, Battlefield 2042, and Call of Duty: Vanguard get fresh updates.

As an added bonus, numerous games for Xbox consoles and PC will be on sale for up to 75% off once the show has finished.

Gamescom takes place this year from August 26-27 after Opening Night Live, and other confirmed publishers include EA, Sega, and Activision so far.

Fortnite: Where To Find Books On Explosions

Fortnite Week 12 is staging Doctor Slone’s endgame, so she wants you to find books on explosions, since she plans on making quite a big explosion herself soon. You’ll need to find two books on explosions to complete this quest and while they’re not too far apart, they can be easy to overlook. Here are the locations for books on explosions in Fortnite.

Books On Explosions – Locations

With Doctor Slone putting together her countermeasure device, the island of Apollo may soon host a massive explosion. You’ll need to find both books on the subject to round out Slone’s understanding of what she’s going to do to the island. Two named locations, Dirty Docks and Steamy Stacks, each hold one book, and you can grab either one first.

If you drop into Dirty Docks first, look for the container yard in the center of the location. By the exit, you’ll see a dumpster. Right in front of that dumpster will be the first of two books on explosions. Interact with it to collect it. If you’re feeling brave enough, you can stay in the container yard and grab the docked flying saucer for quick transport to Steamy Stacks, but if you don’t get it, a car or the nearby zipline system will also get you there quickly.

The eastern coastline of Apollo houses two books on explosions.
The eastern coastline of Apollo houses two books on explosions.

Once you’re in Steamy Stacks, enter the grey and orange two-story building that rests at the end of the zipline. Just inside the door and under the stairs will be your other book on explosions. If this is where you decided to visit first, it’s just as convenient for getting to Dirty Docks. You can take the zipline, grab one of several cars, or try and get the UFO that’s sitting in the parking lot. You could even glide back up the power plant stacks that will send you floating south if you prefer.

Once you obtain both books on explosions, you’ll have another Week 12 challenge done and can refer to our guide for the remaining Week 12 challenges. Don’t forget they offer 100,000 additional XP thanks to the return of Wild Weeks.

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Fortnite: Where To Destroy Target Dummies

Among the long list of Fortnite Week 12 challenges, you’ll be required to destroy target dummies with IO weapons. Doctor Slone is preparing for all all-out assault on the aliens, and her endgame is coming into view. Brush up on your training with this mission and prepare for the attack by using our guide, which will you show the target dummy locations in Fortnite.

Fortnite Target Dummies

The target dummies you’ll be looking for this week are conveniently near each other, but you’ll first need to collect an IO weapon, as destroying them with anything else won’t count. For this challenge, we recommend dropping into Defiant Dish, the satellite station east of Weeping Woods, and looking for one of the abundant IO weapons in the area. A Pulse Rifle would be best, but any IO weapon that does damage (note: not the Recon Scanner) will do.

From there, head into Weeping Woods and look for the lot of RVs that should be to your left when descending from Defiant Dish’s hilltop. When this quest is active, you’ll see two target dummies nearby. Shoot them to progress to the halfway point of this challenge, but you’ll need to destroy two more dummies.

Target dummies can be most conveniently found in Weeping Woods and Slurpy Swamp.
Target dummies can be most conveniently found in Weeping Woods and Slurpy Swamp.

Continue into Slurpy Swamp, south of Weeping Woods. Go past the road that always has a Slurp Juice truck parked on it and look directly into the woods nearby where you’ll see two more target dummies near a campfire. Shooting those two will complete the challenge for you and earn you 30,000 XP as part of the Week 12 challenges.

Remember, these dummies will not appear unless the related quest is active, so save the effort until you’re primed to complete the quest.

For more on Fortnite this week, don’t miss the two latest high-profile character skins: Wonder Woman from DC Comics and J Balvin from, well, Spotify, I guess.

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New AC Valhalla Update Fixes Siege Of Paris’ Save Issue On PS5/PS4

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has gotten a small update on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 that fixes a major problem. If you’ve encountered a save issue while playing the latest Siege of Paris DLC on PS4 or PS5, that should be ironed out now.

The official Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Twitter account revealed the news, confirming that the small title update addresses that save issue. According to a post on Ubisoft’s forums from the development team, the problem occurred when players went exploring the latest DLC’s location of Francia. With this update, though, you don’t have to worry about losing progress.

Now Playing: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla vs Odyssey – Which Is Better?

Launching earlier this month, Siege of Paris is Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s second expansion. It takes Eivor to the European region of Francia to dethrone King Charles the Fat from his throne. It seems designed for those who’ve entered the late-game, and reviews of the DLC have been mixed from critics. Siege of Paris can be bought individually for $25 USD, comes with the $30 season pass, or is bundled in the $120 Ultimate Edition.

Valhalla isn’t the only Assassin’s Creed game to have received an update recently. The Greece storyline, 2018’s Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, got a patch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S that pushes the game up to 60fps.

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What Is Candyman? New Feature For The Horror Film Answers That Question

Ahead of the much anticipated horror sequel of Candyman, the film’s cast and crew answer in their own words what the urban legend represents in a new teaser trailer for the film.

Jordan Peele, the mastermind behind the horror films Get Out and Us, and the screenplay writer for Candyman said Candyman is the patron saint of urban legend. “Candyman is racism in America,” Peele said in the trailer. Check out more answers in the video below.

Nia DaCosta, the film’s director, said Candyman is macabre, while Aquaman and Watchmen actor Abdul-Mateen II, who stars as Anthony McCoy, said Candyman represents “fear,” “oppression,” and “retribution.”

The new Candyman movie is a sequel to the 1992 film. The original movie follows the urban legend of Candyman, an enslaved child who grew up to become a businessman and later died at the hands of a mob due to his relationship with a white woman in the 19th century. Now, the revengeful Candyman is conjured up by anyone calling his name five times in the mirror.

The plot of the new Candyman takes place 30 years after the original film and follows McCoy, played by Abdul-Mateen II. McCoy, who was a child in the original film, is a visual artist who moves into the now gentrified Cabrini Green neighborhood of Chicago and begins investigating accounts of the urban legend of Candyman.

Candyman was originally scheduled to release in June 2020 but was delayed due to COVID-19 now has it’s fifth release date in theaters on August 27.

Daily Deals: 40% Off Arcade1Up Ms Pac-Man Cabinet, 40% Off Mario Kart Live Home Circuit for Nintendo Switch, 25% Off Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart for PS5

There’s a lot of new price drops to kick off the end of August. The Arcade1Up Ms Pac-Man arcade cabinet dropped in price yet again. Now it’s almost 38% off and the least expensive Arcade1Up branded cabinet we’ve ever seen this year. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is currently THE game to get for the PS5 console, but you won’t find it on sale new anywhere. Fortunately, Gamefly is offering 25% off pre-owned copies that are in mint condition. For those of you who wanted to try Mario Kart Live Home Circuit for the Nintendo Switch but didn’t like the $100 price tag, today it’s only $59.99, a much more reasonable price for a really cool interactive game. These deals and more below.

Arcade1Up Ms Pac-Man Arcade Cabinet

The price of the Arcade1Up Ms Pac-Man cabinet dropped again today; now you’re saving almost 40% off and getting free shipping from Walmart. The Ms Pac-Man arcade cabinet is a 3:4 scale replica that measures 4 feet tall. A themed riser is also included that raises the cabinet by an additional 1 foot, so you can choose to play comfortably while sitting or standing. There are multiple games preinstalled, including Ms Pac-Man, Pac-Mania, Pac-Man Plus, and Galaxian. The entire package comes flat packed, but it is very easy to assemble and should take you less than one hour. If you’re looking for a room full of arcade cabinets, these other ones are available at lower prices compared to anywhere else.

Mario Kart Live Home Circuit for Switch

Mario Kart Live Home Circuit originally debuted at $99.99 but today it’s a whopping 40% off. Mario Kart Live combines the traditional Mario Kart video game with an actual remote-controlled car. Your house is the literal race track. The car doesn’t feel like a cheap toy either; it’s a decent size and weight, with good responsive controls, and a built-in camera so that it can see its surroundings and set up a virtual course. If you have multiple cars, up to 4 players can race around the house together.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart for PS5

Ratchet & Clank is the best looking game on the PS5 console, and probably one of the best look games on any console, ever. Of course, it’s not just about looks; Rift Apart is a fantastic game overall, with an engaging story, hilarious characters, and super fun platforming gameplay. The cheapest way to get this game right now is to buy a pre-owned copy at Gamefly. If you’re worried about the quality of Gamefly pre-owned games, fret not. We’ve purchased several pre-owned games from them and they’ve always come in mint condition, with original covers and scratch-free discs. They’re definitely a big step up from the gamble you’d be making at Gamestop.

Expiring Wednesday: Herman Miller Gaming Anniversary Sale: 15% Off Gaming Chairs

Herman Miller makes the best ergonomic chairs in the industry. They’re also not cheap, with several of their models easily topping over $1000 in price. Penny pinchers might find it a waste of money, but honestly, in this case you get what you pay for. Many of us could spend a majority of our lives stuck to our chair, it makes sense that this would be one of the most important purchases we make. Today, Herman Miller is offering 15% off their top-of-the-line gaming collaborations with Logitech. This is the first time we’ve seen a substantial discount on these outside of Sample Sales and employee-only offers. If you’ve got deep pockets, then you’ll save on what is probably the best gaming chair on the market.

Blue Microphones Yeti X USB Mic Warcraft Edition

The Yeti X improves upon the original Yeti with a 4-capsule microphone array, a multi-function smart knob that controls mic gain, mute, headphone volume, a customizable 11-segment LED meter to visualize your voice level, and Blue Voice broadcast vocal effects. The Warcraft Edition features gold accents, laser-etched runes on the LED meter and base, voice modulation with Warcraft presets, and hundreds of Warcraft HD audio samples.

Coway Airmega 400 True HEPA Air Purifier

This highly rated air purifier is over 50% off today. The Airmega 400 covers up to 1,560 square feet of space at full blast (43.2db). You could use it as a whole house air purifier, but more importantly, this air purifier will easily take care of a single room at lower speeds (and thus, reduced noise). The Airmega is a True HEPA purifier, which means that it is certified to trap 99.97 percent of particles that are 0.3 microns in size. It uses two sets of pre-filters, HEPA filters, and carbon filters; they last a long time and are inexpensive to replace.

2021 Sony A80J 65″ 4K OLED TV for $2198 or Less

Plus 10% Cashback for Amazon Prime Card Holders

Sony’s newest OLED TV is a contender for the best TV of 2021. The A80J is a true OLED 4K TV with near infinite contrast ratios, best-in-class black levels, excellent color rendition, and super fast response times. It also has two HDMI 2.1 inputs for up to 120Hz refresh rate at 4K, so it’s a perfect complement to the PS5 console. The price just dropped to $2198 today, but if you pay with your Amazon Prime Card (free if you’re an Amazon Prime member), you can get an extra 10% cash back on your purchase.

LG Ultragear 27″ 1080p 240Hz G-SYNC Monitor

You won’t find a 240Hz monitor for a cheaper price. This 27″ LG Ultragear has everything you’d want in a great 1080 gaming monitor: an ultra-smooth 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and G-SYNC and FreeSync compatibility. The IPS panel offers ultra-wide viewing angles and great color reproduction, so it also functions as a great general purpose monitor. Amazon currently has this monitor for $277.

Gigabyte AORUS 48″ 4K OLED Gaming Monitor

Although the 48″ LG OLED TV works great as a gaming monitor, some people might actually want a dedicated PC monitor, and the Gigabyte AORUS OLED fits the bill. Unlike the LG TV, the Gigabyte AORUS features both HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 ports for more flexible connectivity options. It also offers USB 3.0 and USB Type-C ports and even a KVM switch. These are options that the LG OLED TV don’t provide because, well, it’s a TV.

2021 LG C1 4K OLED TVs with Free Newegg Credit

Newegg is offering a bonus gift card and extended 3 year warranty on top of the best price you’ll find on the new 2021 LG OLED TV. The LG C1-series OLED TV improves upon last year’s highly-rated CX model with an upgraded A9 Gen 4 processor that delivers slightly better image quality, better 4K scaling, and improved audio handling as well as a new webOS smart TV redesign. The C1 OLED TV (especially the 48″ model) works well with an RTX 30 series equipped gaming PC because it has HDMI 2.1 inputs that support 4K at 120Hz, G-SYNC, and chroma 4:4:4. It’s easily one of the best (if not the best) TVs on the market right now.

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