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Werewolves Within will have a limited theatrical release on June 25 and will be available on VOD on July 2.

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Loosely based on Ubisoft’s multiplayer VR game from 2016, Werewolves Within borrows the social deduction elements from that party game to present a silly, suspenseful “whodunnit” horror-comedy. Tonally, the film doesn’t hit every comedy beat it’s aiming for, as the lines between parody and satire get blurred, but overall it’s a fierce fun time.

A blinding snowstorm and debilitating blackout trap a small group of bickering New Englanders in a remote cabin. Fueled by paranoia and ulterior motives, the gossipy gang must figure out who among them might secretly be a snarly, ravenous werewolf bent on killing and devouring the rest. That is if werewolves are even a real thing and it’s not just the work of a psycho faking wolf attacks. On paper, it’s a promising premise rife with opportunity for violent blunders and lethal misunderstandings.

And for the most part, Werewolves Within delivers, but occasionally it falls just short of huge laughs. It’s good, but there’s an even funnier film buried beneath this one. Or an even scarier one. Perhaps director Josh Ruben felt leaning too far in one direction would undercut the scares or the laughs, but trying to balance both evenly winds up taking a bite out of the final product.

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Veep’s Sam Richardson (who also serves as executive producer) and Other Space’s Milana Vayntrub headline a goofy ensemble featuring Michaela Watkins (The Unicorn), Cheyenne Jackson (American Horror Story), Michael Chernus (Spider-Man: Homecoming), Catherine Curtin (Stranger Things), and more, each sort of representing a niche crackpot category of rustic small-town living.

As bucolic Beaverfield’s new park ranger, Finn, Richardson gets to be our eyes for the film’s first act, embodying a do-right doofus in all the wonderful ways Richardson can while Vayntrub’s friendly, flirty mail carrier, Cecily, catches him up on all the local gossip. Richardson and Vayntrub possess top-notch banter chops, and their characters are the least cartoonish, so the film plays at its strongest whenever they’re anchoring a scene. And Richardson is very good at reacting to absurdities in a way that makes them feel grounded and germane, be they character eccentricities or surprise atrocities.

The murder mystery element of Werewolves Within, which at times runs like Knives Out and at other times like Hot Fuzz, carries a lot of the movie, allowing the story to stretch to the point where you as the viewer may even begin to doubt whether or not there is an actual werewolf stalking the cast. The film very much utilizes the idea that the true monsters may reside inside us and that when human survival instinct kicks in, logic and empathy quickly exit. It does it so well that the ending could have gone either way and it would have still worked just fine.

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As far as the breadth of characters goes, some operate as if they’re in different movies from one another, and a few feel as if they’re in a different story than Finn and Cecily. It’s this imbalance, where the film can’t seem to decide if it’s lampooning certain archetypes or lovingly embracing them, that Werewolves Within trips up a bit. Michaela Watkins is great, but sometimes her crafting-obsessed Antifa-fearing Fur Mama, Trish, clashes too much with the drier, more deadpan humor also working.

Werewolves Within is a nice breather in a summer filled with more horror movies than usual (due to 2020’s mass delays). It’s cool and cutely cruel while also tossing in a clever twist or two. As a movie adaptation of a game, there’s not much here that necessarily tethers it to the Ubisoft game, nor are there ample Easter Eggs or hidden references, but that works out for the best.

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After an astonishingly successful box office run during a sluggish time for movie theaters, Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train is about to head to streaming. Funimation has announced that the hit film will stream exclusively on its platform, starting on June 22 in the United States and Canada and on June 23 in Australia and New Zealand.

Funimation will make Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train available in both its English dub and its original Japanese dub with English subtitles.

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The announcement comes at the tail-end of a spectacular North American theatrical run for the R-rated anime. The film has earned over $48 million in the United States and Canada since its debut on April 23. Along with having the highest grossing foreign language debut in U.S. box office history with $34.1 million, Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train has become the highest-grossing anime film of all time worldwide, topping $500 million. Spirited Away sits at a distant second with a $395.58 million gross. Additionally, Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train is also the highest-grossing film in Japanese box office history.

“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train has been a runaway success since it opened last year, galvanizing fans and attracting a whole new generation to anime,” said Asa Suehira, Chief Content Officer for Funimation Global Group. “With the addition of the movie, fans can take a deep dive into the franchise watching the first season of the television series, three special television episodes and now the feature-length film from their homes or on the go.”

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In our review of Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train, IGN gave the film a 7, saying that “jaw-dropping visuals alone make [the movie] well worth a watch, even if the film stumbles a bit at the climax.” For more about Demon Slayer, read about how the new movie sets the stage for Season 2 of the main series.

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J. Kim Murphy is a freelance entertainment writer.

Amazon Prime Day 2021 runs June 21 – 22. That’s right, as it has been in recent years, Prime Day is a two-day event. And just like always, you can expect to see discounts on a vast swath of items at the online retailer. Among those discounts, Amazon tends to deliver all kinds of video game deals during its annual sale event.

The only catch is that, once the deals start, you’ll need a Prime membership to get the sale prices (start a 30-day free trial). Some early Prime Day video game deals are already going live, though, and they’re available to everybody. Read on to see what discounts are available now.

Early Prime Day Nintendo Switch Deals

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• Metroid Dread – AU$68
• Mario Party Superstars – AU$68
• WarioWare Get it Together! – AU$59
• Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda – AU$79
• Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury – AU$64
• Animal Crossing New Horizons – AU$64
• Paper Mario: The Origami King – AU$57
• The Legend of Zelda Link’s Awakening – AU$64

Early Prime Day PlayStation Deals

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• Demon’s Souls (PS5) – AU$98
• Sackboy: A Big Adventure (PS5) -AU$79
• Resident Evil Village (PS5) – AU$80.90
• Hitman 3 (PS5) – AU$68
• Ghost of Tsushima – AU$64
• The Last of Us Part II – AU$28
• Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (PS5) – AU$44

Early Prime Day Xbox Deals

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• Resident Evil Village – AU$80.90
• Gears Tactics -AU$75.06
• Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – AU$44
• Biomutant – AU$74.90
• Hitman 3 – AU$69.95

Free Amazon Prime Trial

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The first thing you need to know about Prime Day 2021 is that you can’t get any of the discounts if you’re not a Prime member.

Fortunately, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial of Prime. Once you do that, you can take full advantage of all the Prime Day deals you want. Better yet, if you choose not to continue your membership, you can cancel before the 30 days are up. You’ll still get the discounts on what you bought, but you won’t have to pay anything at all.

Even if you’re not eligible for the free trial, perhaps because you’ve used it before, you can still pay for a month of Prime ($12.99) to get the Prime Day deals, and then cancel after the sale ends.

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Amazon Prime Day 2021 runs from June 21-22 this year, which is less than a week away. We should expect plenty of great deals on PC gear, including gaming and workstation laptops and desktop computers, tablets, monitors, hard drives and SSDs, routers, headsets, and much more. Unfortunately, none of these deals have started just yet. It’s possible that some stragglers might go live early, but usually PC-related deals don’t actually go live until Prime Day proper.

For those of you who are looking for Prime Day deals on RTX 30 series video cards or RTX 30 series equipped PCs, we hate to say that it’s very unlikely to happen. The demand is so high and supply is so low that there’s simply no reason for Amazon to offer further incentive than simply carrying anything in stock. That said, although video cards themselves are impossible to find, Amazon does have a fair share of reasonably priced pre-built gaming PCs and laptops currently available. These are from recognizable brands like Skytech, Razer, MSI, ASUS, and more. We’ve listed them out here since they go out of stock farily quickly. Stay tuned for actual Prime Day deals within the week.

Skytech RTX 30 Series Gaming PCs

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Razer RTX 30 Series Gaming Laptops

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RTX 30 Series Gaming Laptops

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With E3 2021 now officially in the books, it’s time to take stock of video games’ biggest week. In a poll IGN posted on Twitter, you chose Xbox/Bethesda as your consensus favorite E3 showcase.

Microsoft’s conference drew a majority of the 76,386 votes placed, garnering 56.4% of the votes. Nintendo’s followed in second with 33.8% for its annual Nintendo Direct.

What’s been your favorite E3 showcase so far?

— IGN (@IGN) June 15, 2021

Ubisoft was also included in the poll, drawing 4.1% of votes. A fourth option titled “Something Else (Tell Us!)” garnered 5.7% of votes, inspiring responses citing other events like Devolver Digital’s showcase and Take-Two Interactive’s presentation discussing diversity in the video game industry.

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Bethesda took the lead during the Xbox showcase, revealing a deeper look at Starfield and setting a November 11, 2022 release date for the Xbox exclusive. After that, Microsoft returned to some of its biggest franchises, revealing multiplayer footage of Halo Infinite and announcing the Mexico-set Forza Horizon 5. Both titles are set to release later this year.

Beyond those headliners, the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase continued with numerous reveals, including Redfall, a new vampire shooter from Dishonored developer Arkane Studios, new gameplay footage from Battlefield 2042 and Far Cry 6, additions to Xbox Game Pass, and release dates for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Psychonauts 2, and Diablo 2 Resurrected.

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For a complete breakdown of everything announced at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, read our roundup here. Additionally, we have E3 2021 breakdowns of everything announced at this year’s Nintendo Direct and Ubisoft Forward, as well as a comprehensive recap of everything that got announced during this year’s online-only event.

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J. Kim Murphy is a freelance entertainment and gaming writer.

The series premiere of Kevin Can F**K Himself is currently available to stream on AMC+. The series will make its cable debut on AMC on Sunday, June 20.

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The genre-hopping elements of AMC’s Kevin Can F**K Himself may have landed with a little more “oomph” had the world of beloved sitcom tropes not been explored recently on Marvel’s WandaVision, but given that this series is weaving in and out of a manipulative marriage, taking stinging swipes at the very particular breed of TV comedy husband, there’s still a lot of gold to mine. And with Emmy-winner Annie Murphy (Schitt’s Creek) headlining, as the “put upon” suburban wife saddled with a man-child, this dramedy is a bizarre, insightful winner.

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Murphy’s Allison is an overly accepting wife, who is 10 years into her marriage with Kevin (Eric Petersen), a cable TV installer perfectly happy with his relationship’s lack of growth, his own lack of goals, and his inability to recognize Allison as a true partner. For most scenes between Allison and Kevin, Kevin Can F**K Himself presents itself as a tried and true three-camera sitcom, giving us mirthful moments one could easily imagine playing out on past shows featuring Kevin James, Jim Belushi, Ray Romano, and countless other hapless halves of “idiot groom/nagging bride” pairings over the years.

Whether the cliche of the buffoonish hubby — which can be traced back to The Honeymooners and Ralph and Ed’s get-rich-quick schemes — was a reflection of society, informing said society, or both, is what’s being examined here. A snake eating its own tail, the art is a reflection of relationships while also shaping what people seek in relationships. When Allison leaves the room and is away from Kevin, the color drains from the screen and the show shifts to a single-camera drama where she finds herself alone and unfulfilled. The true, damaging effects of a “Well, I love the big lug” or “I can fix him” mindset are laid bare as we watch Allison desperately crave the basic minimum from Kevin.

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Even Allison’s dream of moving to a new, fancier neighborhood still involves her pouring Kevin a beer, just in a better glass. Thinking a move will help them reboot and restart is also a common relationship mistake, which lets us know that Kevin Can F**K Himself isn’t just holding up a microscope to sitcoms but also broader pitfalls of unhealthy couples.

Murphy shines, playing a very different character than the one that garnered her acclaim on Schitt’s Creek while also still being able to embody someone experiencing profound change. The first episode, “Living the Dream,” signals that the show has a lot of promise, though it’ll be interesting to see if this genre mash-up can hold through a full season without growing stale. It’s a fun and unique concept but also one that can grow weary if left on autopilot. There’s also an element here involving Allison not just wanting to be angry with Kevin, or leave Kevin, but wanting to kill Kevin and that heightened addition sort of square pegs a cartoonish cog into the story that doesn’t fully gel with the rest.

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In “Living the Dream,” Allison carries the weight of her 10-year anniversary, having to tolerate another debaucherous “anniveserager” instead of spending quality time together. On top of this, borrowing from the sitcom realm, she must also throw a separate “boring” party for Kevin’s stuffy boss and entertain the man while everyone else has a good time in the backyard. While this feels very much like sitcom hi-jinx we’re accustomed to, stark revelations fill the third act as Allison begins to realize that Kevin has gaslighted her into thinking she’s lesser than she is. “Do I never finish things or does he take things from me?” is a line that hits like a hard slap, as does her realization that his inaccurate criticisms have trapped her inside a prison of anxiety. So here, out of the gate, the juxtaposition of sitcom silliness and emotional heaviness works well. Whether or not it has legs, in the long run, remains to be seen.

It will also be interesting to watch how Allison’s relationship with next-door neighbor Patty (Mary Hollis Inboden) evolves over the course of the show. At first, Patty’s just a part of the wise-cracking riff-raff that fills the sitcom side of the series, but the show permits Allison to interact with Patty in the darker “alone” world too and it’s here that Patty’s allowed to shift from the beer-swigging spouse of Kevin’s best friend into someone who maybe finds solidarity in Allison’s angst. Allison and Patty’s dynamic also makes room for others to join in on the ennui, away from the TV comedy coma. Kevin, as the white whale antagonist, will most likely be the last to transition over but it’ll be worth it when it does.

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Disney Plus will begin moving original series premieres from Fridays to Wednesdays going forward following the successful release of Loki in the mid-week timeslot.

Loki is officially Disney Plus’ most-watched season premiere, and Disney is taking it as a sign that releasing original programming on Wednesdays is the best path forward. 

However, The Hollywood Reporter says this Wednesday shift only applies to Disney Plus Original Series. So shows like The Mandalorian and other Star Wars shows, as well as future Marvel shows, may still premiere on the typical Friday.

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The timeshift is set to begin in July, meaning several previously announced Disney Plus original series have slightly shifted their release dates. Here is an updated release schedule with the new dates below:

• Monsters at Work – July 2 to July 7

• Turner and Hooch – July 16 to July 21

• Behind the Attraction – July 16 to July 21

• Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life – July 23 to July 28

• Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts – July 30 to July 28

• The Wonderful World of Micky Mouse – July 30 to July 28

• Growing Up Animal – August 20 to August 18

• Short Circuit season 2 – July 30 to August 4

The change will see Disney Plus’ original programming becoming a Wednesday night affair in a competitive streaming landscape that’s quickly laying claims to various days of the week. 

As The Hollywood Reporter notes, Netflix and Amazon Prime have typically released big premieres on Fridays, while HBO Max and Peacock have typically released big tentpole features on Thursdays. 

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It seems Disney seems to view Wednesdays as a fairly attractive day to premiere new content without competing with the other streamers for eyeballs.

For more on the latest Disney Plus release, check out IGN’s review of the Loki premiere and everything we know about the Multiverse and MCU’s Phase 4 plans.

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Matt T.M. Kim is IGN’s News Editor.

E3 returned in 2021 with big announcements from Xbox, Bethesda, Nintendo, Ubisoft, Square Enix, and several indie devs. It’s been a jam-packed show that’s provided long-awaited updates on the biggest games of 2021 and beyond, including Elden Ring, Starfield, Breath of the Wild 2, and Halo Infinite.

With the showcases over, we’ve rounded up the biggest of the big announcements from E3 2021, including new game reveals, long-awaited release date announcements, and much more. Continue scrolling or click through the gallery below for our full list.

(If you’re only looking for new game reveals, you can check out our list of the biggest E3 2021 games announced)

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Elden Ring Release Date, Gameplay Revealed

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The highly anticipated Elden Ring got its first gameplay trailer during Summer Game Fest, alongside a release date: January 21, 2022. The Hidetaka Miyazaki-George R.R. Martin collaboration will feature FromSoftware’s largest, most free-form map to date. You can read IGN’s big Miyazaki interview for much more on Elden Ring.

Starfield Xbox-PC Exclusivity Confirmed, Release Date Announced

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Microsoft kicked off its Xbox-Bethesda E3 showcase with a first look at Starfield. In addition to debuting the new trailer, Microsoft confirmed the next RPG from Todd Howard and Bethesda Game Studios will be exclusive to Xbox and PC. Starfield, which Bethesda execs have described as both “Skyrim in space” and a “Han Solo simulator,” is targeting November 11, 2022.

Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Release Window and New Trailer

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Nintendo closed out its E3 Direct with a new gameplay trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 that revealed a 2022 release window. The trailer shows Link navigating the skies Hyrule, which will be explorable in the sequel, according to Nintendo.

Square’s Guardians of the Galaxy Officially Revealed

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The rumored Guardians of the Galaxy game was finally revealed during the Square Enix E3 showcase with an October 26 release date. The single-player action-adventure features all of the Guardians from the MCU — Gamora, Rocket Raccoon, Groot, and Drax — though you’ll play exclusively as Star-Lord. Like the movies, the Guardians game will feature classic music from the ’80s, including songs by Iron Maiden, Rick Astley, Kiss, and Wham.

First Look at Ubisoft’s Avatar Game

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The Ubisoft E3 showcase ended with our first look at Massive Entertainment’s Avatar game. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is a first-person, open-world action-adventure game set in a never-before-seen part of Pandora. It’s scheudled for a 2022 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Next Smash Bros. DLC Character Revealed

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Tekken’s Kazuya was revealed as the penultimate DLC character for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. More info on the fighter will be revealed on June 28, according to game director Masahiro Sakurai.

Halo Infinite Multiplayer Deep Dive

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Halo Infinite‘s Holiday 2021 release window was confirmed during E3 with a fresh look at the shooter’s single-player campaign and free-to-play multiplayer. Microsoft and 343 followed up with a Halo Infinite multiplayer deep dive, revealing details on its battle pass system, customization, the Training Academy, and more.

Mario + Rabbids Sequel Announced

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Nintendo and Ubisoft are collaborating once again on Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, a sequel to 2017’s Battle Kingdom. Compared to the original, Sparks of Hope will feature more open locations and more fluid combat. The sequel comes to Switch in 2022.

Dishonored Devs’ Vampire Shooter Redfall Revealed as Xbox-PC Exclusive

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Arkane Studios (Dishonored, Prey) showed off its open-world vampire shooter Redfall. Featuring support for up to four-player co-op, Redfall pits you (and your friends) against powerful, ever-evolving vampires. It’ll be exclusive to Xbox Series X|S and PC, and it’s due out in Summer 2022.

Borderlands Spinoff Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Announced

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Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is a Borderlands spinoff set in “an unpredictable fantasy world.” Set after the Borderlands 2 DLC Assault on Dragon Keep, Wonderlands is a four-player co-op game with a world that constantly changes to fit the Bunkers & Badasses (i.e., Dungeons & Dragons) narrative spun by Tina. Ashly Burch returns to voice the fan-favorite Tina alongside an all-star supporting cast that includes Will Arnett, Andy Samberg, and Wanda Sykes.

Forza Horizon 5 Announced and Dated

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Microsoft’s excellent arcade racer returns with its fifth iteration on November 9. Forza Horizon 5 takes the series to Mexico, which will be home to “the largest, most diverse Horizon ever.” For more, check out these Forza Horizon 5 details we learned from developer Playground Games’ follow-up livestream.

The Outer Worlds 2 Announced as Xbox-PC Exclusive

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A sequel to Obsidian’s The Outer Worlds is officially in development, though the cheeky reveal trailer made it clear The Outer Worlds 2 is still a ways out. The RPG will be exclusive to Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Rainbow Six Extraction Official Title, Gameplay Revealed

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Ubisoft gave us a deep dive into and release date for Rainbow Six Extraction (f.k.a. Rainbow Six Quarantine) during its E3 showcase. The objective-based PvE game will be released on September 16. Check out our Rainbow Six Extraction hands-on preview for much more.

Sea of Thieves Is Getting a Pirates of the Caribbean Crossover

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One of the most fun surprises from the Xbox showcase was the reveal of Sea of Thieves: A Pirate’s Life, an all-new original story featuring Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean. Davy Jones will also appear in this free update, which will be released on June 22.

Contraband: Just Cause Devs Reveal Xbox-Exclusive Open World Game

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Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios revealed Contraband, a co-op, open-world game coming exclusively to Xbox and PC. Contraband is a Day One Game Pass title that’s described as a “co-op smuggler’s paradise set in the fictional world of 1970s Bayan.”

Flight Sim Console Release Date and Top Gun Expansion Announced

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After its 2020 PC release, Microsoft Flight Simulator is coming to Xbox Series X|S on July 27. The console version will launch on Xbox Game Pass and will be followed by a Top Gun expansion later this year.

2020’s Game of the Year Hades Is Coming to Xbox, PlayStation

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Hades, IGN’s Game of the Year 2020, is coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One on August 13. The Xbox versions will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch.

Xbox Game Pass Gets Even Better

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In addition to Hades, Microsoft revealed a number of big third-party games and indies that will hit Xbox Game Pass at launch, including Atomic Heart, the Left 4 Dead spiritual successor Back 4 Blood, Somerville, A Plague Tale: Requiem, and the promising time-loop game 12 Minutes. Those looking for something to play right now can dive into Yakuza: Like a Dragon, which was added to Game Pass during the show.

Far Cry 6 DLC Lets You Plan as Series’ Infamous Villains

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Ubisoft’s Far Cry 6 DLC plans include three episodes that each allow you to play as one of the series’ infamous villains. The episodes will “delve into the minds” of Far Cry 3’s Vaas, Far Cry 4’s Pagan, and Far Cry 5’s Joseph Seed. The gameplay is “inspired by the roguelite genre,” according to Ubisoft.

Babylon’s Fall PS5 Version Announced, New Gameplay Shown Off

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PlatinumGames’ Babylon’s Fall resurfanced at E3 2021 after two years of relative silence. Square showed off new gameplay from the live-service action game and revealed it will be coming to PS5 in addition to PS4 and PC.

Diablo 2 Resurrected Release Date Announced

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Diablo 2 Resurrected, a remastered version of Blizzard’s classic action-RPG, will be released on September 23. Resurrected includes the base game and Diablo 2’s acclaimed Lord of Destruction expansion. It’ll be released on PC as well as all current- and next-gen consoles (including Switch).

Riders Republic Release Date Announced

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Ubisoft’s open-world extreme sports game Riders Republic will be released on September 2. The deep dive trailer showed off a variety of ways to play, from team-based snowboarding to solo mountain biking.

Ubisoft Announces Rocksmith Plus Subscription Service

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Rocksmith+ is a new subscription service for Ubisoft’s guitar-learning games. The subscription, which will first be available as a closed beta on PC, includes access to a “huge” library of songs that can set to different speeds to allow you to learn at your own pace.

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For more on this year’s show, you can check out our full E3 recap, as well as our list of every confirmed E3 game available to preorder.

Today is Captain Picard Day, an auspicious holiday in the Star Trek fandom. To celebrate, Paramount+ released a brand new teaser trailer for Star Trek: Picard Season 2, which reveals that time is broken… again.

The new teaser trailer, which lasts about a minute, shows several intriguing images from Picard Season 2. It confirms previous leaks suggesting that the new season will deal with time travel, with Picard vowing to save the future. Seven of Nine also seems to be missing her Borg implants, raising several questions about just what the heck is going on.

In addition to the trailer, Paramount+ also dropped a brand new poster.

It features what looks like modern-day Los Angeles, which suggests that Picard and company will heading to the City of Angels. Notably, in the Star Trek: Voyager episode “Future’s End,” Captain Janeway travels back to Los Angeles circa 1996. Maybe the two episodes are connected?

Regardless, we have lots more to speculate on for Star Trek: Picard. Check out the gallery below for images from the new trailer.

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This is the second teaser we’ve received for Star Trek: Picard Season 2. Previously, we learned that Q would be returning, with John de Lancie separately confirming that he would be reprising his role as the mischievous dimensional being. Other returning actors for Season 2 include Alison Pill (Agnes Jurati), Isa Briones (Soji Asha), Evan Evagora (Elnor), Michelle Hurd (Raffi Musiker), Santiago Cabrera (Chris Rios), Jeri Ryan (Seven of Nine), Orla Brady (Laris) and Brent Spiner (Data).

Star Trek: Picard Season 2 is set to release in 2022 on Paramount+.

Rockstar has announced that it is concluding support for GTA Online on Xbox 360 and PS3 this December.

On a new Rockstar Support page, the developer announced that online service support will be ended for Grand Theft Auto 5, Max Payne 3, and L.A. Noire this year for their PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions.

GTA Online support will be pulled in two phases. On September 16, 2021, PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Shark Cards will stop being sold. On December 16, the servers for GTA Online will be shut down. This will also bring an end to stat tracking via Rockstar Games Social Club.

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There is no feature to allow players to transfer their GTA Online characters from PS3 or Xbox 360 to a newer console or PC, and so when the servers shut down it is the end of everything for that generation of GTA Online. Additionally, there are no refunds available for Shark Cards, so if you recently bought one unfortunately your balance cannot be rescued or transferred to a newer version of the game.

As for L.A. Noire and Max Payne 3, both games’ online services will end on September 16, 2021, including stat tracking via the Rockstar Games Social Club website.

Rockstar notes that none of these changes will affect the story mode/campaign for GTA 5, Max Payne 3, or L.A. Noire; players can still play the single-player stories of these games with no problems.

As one generation of GTA Online dies, another is born; last year Rockstar announced that GTA 5 and GTA Online will be upgraded for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. This updated version will be available in November.

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Matt Purslow is IGN’s UK News and Entertainment Writer.