It’s now pretty normal that when an older show hits streaming services, a few episodes don’t make the transition for one reason or another. The Comedy Central classic, Chappelle’s Show, is now streaming on HBO Max and Netflix, but without a particular episode.
Starting November 1, HBO Max made Chappelle’s Show, Reno 911!, Inside Amy Schumer, Nathan For You, and Key & Peele available for streaming. Netflix, too, is streaming Chappelle as of the first of the month.
Neither service, though, includes Season 2, Episode 6: “The Internet & Moment in the Life of Lil Jon.”
So what’s going on? The episode includes a variety of sketches, but the one keeping the episode offline is titled “If the Internet Was a Real Place.” The 2004 sketch sees Dave Chappelle going to a physical representation of the internet; a mall, basically. Here, Chappelle encounters multiple instances of people promising him sexual enhancements, a free downloads store, and offers for increasingly sketchy adult content.
Here, Chappelle encounters porn star Ron Jeremy, who asks Chappelle if he wants to watch him have sex before taking him behind closed doors to view socialite Paris Hilton’s leaked sex tape.
In a report, The Daily Beast reports cites a source that saysthat the episode was first removed from Comedy Central’s streaming platforms and CBS All Access in June when Jeremy was charged with multiple counts of sexual assault.
The Daily Beast notes that this isn’t a choice by HBO Max and Netflix; the streaming rights exclude this particular episode. This isn’t the first instance of this happening with a Comedy Central property, either. When South Park hit streaming earlier this year, five episodes were missing in action. Meanwhile, over on Disney+, The Simpsons is missing the episode “Stark Raving Dad,” and Adult Swim has pulled episodes of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, The Boondocks, and The Shivering Truth as well. A few NBC shows have been recently re-edited or removed due to depictions of blackface, including The Office, Scrubs, and Community.
Some studios have taken a different route with some more prominent content; Disney is adding disclaimers about problematic depictions to more and more of its content, following in the footsteps of Warner Bros.’ treatment of Looney Tunes. This lets the content stay available for viewing without skipping over the fact that it has aged poorly. That missing episode of Chappelle’s Show has a bunch of great sketches, and we’d love to see the episode edited to remove that particular sketch and brought back online.
The next Spider-Man movie has started filming and star Tom Holland has shared the first, albeit cheeky, photo from the set of him reprising the role of Spider-Man.
In what appears to be the first photos from the set of the third Spider-Man movie, Holland is seen wearing his black and red suit from Spider-Man: Far From Home. Over his Spider-Man mask, however, he’s wearing another mask.
“Wear a mask, I’m wearing two,” Holland writes in the Instagram captions.
But a deal was ultimately reached and a new Spider-Man movie is planned to be released on December 17, 2021.
While plots are under wraps, Sony announced that Jamie Foxx will reprise his role as Electro for the third film. Foxx was last seen portraying the character in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 which was not part of the MCU and instead part of a film series were Andrew Garfield played Spider-Man.
Doctor Strange, played by MCU’s Benedict Cumberbatch, is also slated to appear in the film as a mentor to Peter. The appearance of Strange and Electro has fueled speculation that the third Spider-Man movie will tackle the spider-verse in some way.
No word on when the Spider-Man 3 will wrap filming, but Sony has allegedly said a first look will arrive sometime in December. Though considering filming just started it’s unclear how in-depth the first look will be.
Epic is giving V-Bucks bonuses to Fortnite players on iOS and Mac platforms, likely as an incentive to retain players who can’t access Fortnite’s updates due to Epic’s ongoing lawsuit with Apple and Google.
Here’s how it works: For iOS players, Epic will give you a V-Bucks bonus equal to the amount of unspent V-Bucks purchased through the App Store. For Mac players, Epic will also give you a V-Bucks bonus equal to the amount of unspent V-Bucks purchased from Epic. The bonus is expected to hit accounts by November 9.
Because Mac & iOS are blocked for Fortnite updates, we’re beginning to grant a V-Bucks bonus for players on these platforms — to spend on any platform. The V-Bucks grant is expected to be completed by November 9th.
For Mac players: Anyone that’s previously played Fortnite on Mac receives a bonus equal to your current balance of unspent V-Bucks purchased from Epic.
Starting from Chapter 2 – Season 4’s launch on August 27, players on Apple devices haven’t been able to access Fortnite’s new patches and content. Players on iOS devices can only play with other iOS device users in Fortnite’s Chapter 2, Season 3’s 13.40 version.
Epic has been engaged with Apple and Google over a dispute over App store fees. The battle royale developer bypassed the App store by allowing players to directly purchase V-Bucks from Epic. Apple and Google take a 30% fee from all transactions in App stores, and get nothing from purchases made directly from Epic.
Needless to say, both tech companies did not like the situation. Apple and Google removed Fortnite from App stores and have been engaged in a lengthy lawsuit with Epic. You can read GameSpot’s full primer on what’s going on with Epic’s Fortnite Ban and its legal battle with Apple/Google.
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After a year away, 100 Thieves is returning to the Call of Duty League and competing under the moniker Los Angeles Thieves. 100 Thieves purchased their re-entry by acquiring Immortals Gaming Club’s OpTic Gaming LA slot.
100 Thieves is a gaming organization/lifestyle brand with multiple esports teams under its management. It is founded by a well-known and decorated Call of Duty player, Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag. The organization has also achieved impressive results in the CoD World League, including placing second place in 2019. To the surprise of many, 100 Thieves left the CoD esports circuit in 2019 when the new Call of Duty League launched. Haag cited the prohibitive cost of entry as the exit’s reason. Activision priced CoD league spots at $25 million, so any organization needs that at a minimum in order to compete. It is undisclosed how much 100 Thieves shelled out for a CoD franchise.
Haag explains 100 Thieves’ change of heart by stating, “We won two Call of Duty championships in 2019 so our year away reminded us how amazing Call of Duty fans are, and how much we missed them. Our fans deserve the best Call of Duty team in the world – and we’re gonna do everything in our power to give it to them.”
100 Thieves also appears to be convinced of CoD’s longevity and retention of fans. “We were impressed by the Call of Duty League’s performance in its first year,” said John Robinson, President & COO of 100 Thieves. “The YouTube partnership, record ratings, and the addition of Warzone events showed us that Activision Blizzard Esports has the ambition and ability to make the Call of Duty League a world class esport.” Call of Duty is indeed having a big moment with the buzz around its newest title Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.
100 Thieves also recently departed from the CS:GO League. Haag explained that there were a “multitude of factors” for the exit, but the primary reason was that 100 Thieves was based in North America, while players needed support in Europe. The gaming organization now owns teams in Call of Duty, League of Legends, Fortnite, and Valorant. LA Thieves will officially begin play in 2021.
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Though COVID-19 means Christmas 2020 certainly won’t look the same as previous years–big gatherings are still discouraged, and cross-country travel feels iffy–many families will still be putting up a Christmas tree, which means pulling out and hanging all the ornaments of years past. If your family likes to add new ornaments to the collection every year, you might be wondering what Christmas tree ornament to get for the gamer in your life. Though there aren’t a ton of great gaming-related ornaments out there, we’ve done the work for you in rounding up the best Christmas tree ornaments to gift in 2020, several of which are new from Hallmark this year.
This 2020 ornament from Hallmark is one of our favorites, and it’s proving popular with others as well, as it’s been going in and out of stock on Amazon. It features the shiny gold Legend of Zelda NES cartridge, making it the perfect gift for old-school Nintendo and Zelda fans.
Hallmark’s 2020 ornament line includes another nod to the NES, which celebrated its 35th anniversary this year, with this ornament that resembles the system’s original controller.
Alongside the NES, the Super Mario franchise also celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2020, so it’s fitting to see these two 8-bit Mario and Luigi ornaments release just in time for the holidays. Available for $9 each, these tiny ornaments showcase the iconic sibling duo in their classic pixel-art styling.
Fortnite is still one of the biggest games in the world, especially among young gamers, and this impressively detailed ornament features one of the game’s most recognizable elements: the Battle Bus.
Fortnite’s colorful Loot Llama makes a great Christmas ornament and keepsake for fans of the battle royale game. Geek Store has several other Fortnite ornaments available as well, and the store has a two for $20 offer to help you save on multiple.
If you’re shopping for a Minecraft fan this holiday season, this new ornament from Hallmark makes a cool and unique gift. It shows a slice of the game’s menacing alternate dimension, the Nether, including one of its creatures, a floating Ghast.
We’re not through with Minecraft just yet. This resin Christmas ornament features one of the Overworld’s iconic pixelated foes, the Zombie.
This retro ornament pays homage to the 1982 co-op arcade game Joust. Not only does this ornament feature a remarkable level of detailed design; it also lights up and plays classic sounds from the game.
The last time we saw a new game starring the Super Mario franchise’s beloved dinosaur Yoshi was in 2019 with the release of Yoshi’s Crafted World–but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t deserve a spot on your tree. This 2020 ornament features Yoshi as he appeared in the 2001 Game Boy Advance game Mario Kart: Super Circuit.
There are a lot of Baby Yoda ornaments out there this holiday season, but this is the cutest one–and as a result, it keeps selling out. Assuming you can nab it in stock at Amazon or elsewhere, this keepsake ornament featuring The Mandalorian’s best baby would add a hefty dose of cuteness to any Christmas tree.
Mario’s ultimate foe and the king of the Koopas, Bowser, looks particularly ferocious in this Christmas ornament from Hallmark.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the next game in PlayStation’s web-slinging hero series, releases this holiday season, and though there aren’t any ornaments for Miles just yet, Spidey fans will still appreciate this ornament featuring Peter Parker’s Spider-Man. This neat Christmas ornament has the hero posing from an upside-down position as he hangs from his web, waving hello.
Eight full generations of Pokemon have been released in the nearly 25 years since the series’ Japanese debut, but there’s no question Pikachu is still one of the most recognizable and popular characters from the franchise. This ornament shows Pikachu looking particularly fierce, as though he’s dashing to perform Thunderbolt on an opponent during battle.
Over on the official Pokemon Center website, you can buy this newly released and absolutely adorable Eevee Christmas ornament, which shows the Normal-type Pokemon gleefully riding a sleigh.
There’s no shortage of Star Wars ornaments out there, but this new BB-8 ornament has to be one of the cutest. This highly detailed model shows BB-8 giving you a little thumbs-up, and it even plays some of the droid’s memorable sounds from Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Destiny 2’s next major expansion, Beyond Light, releases November 10, and according to developer Bungie, it marks the beginning of a new era for the first-person shooter franchise. For Destiny fans, this Christmas ornament featuring the Exo Stranger would make a great addition to the tree. Geek Store also has a nice promotion on bauble ornaments–they’re $5 if you buy anything else on site.
Doom Eternal released earlier this year, and you can treat fans of the action-heavy shooter franchise to this little ornament designed to look like the Doom Slayer’s head. He can take a break from mowing down the forces of hell to sit on your Christmas tree and look cute (but still deadly).
It’s hard not to laugh looking at this spherical representation of Ryu from Street Fighter, and you’re sure to get a smile out of any fighting game fans when they unwrap this ornament.
We’re a bit obsessed with this Gamer Santa ornament we found on Amazon. It’s something about the inscrutable look on his face (is it joy? fear? shock?), the ambiguous controller, his wholly uncomfortable sitting position… we can’t put our finger on it, but we love Gamer Santa all the same. And if you’re not sure what kind of games your giftee is into–whether they play Destiny, Minecraft, Fortnite, or something else–they’re sure to love Gamer Santa too.
Tis the season for gift giving! While we’ve given you plenty of ideas for gaming related gifts, we’ve also got ideas for movies, comics, and anime gifts.
From Hasbro’s Animatronic Baby Yoda to Marvel gaming chairs to the Dragon Ball complete box set, here is our list of top gifts for the Marvel, Star Wars, and Anime fans in your life.
For more options, check out our full lists for the Best Marvel, Star Wars, and Anime gift ideas over on GameSpot.com. Happy Holidays!
Still, while releases and premieres are facing some major setbacks, production and behind-the-scenes work is still clipping right along–with the proper precautions in place, of course. One movie that is currently rolling is the highly anticipated Spider-Man 3, which is reportedly set to return Jamie Foxx to his role as Electro, blurring even more lines between the MCU shared universe and the other live-action Marvel hero franchises after JK Simmons made a surprise appearance as J. Jonah Jameson back in Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Peter Parker himself, actor Tom Holland, shared our first official image from set, featuring Spidey perched in costume wearing a safety mask over his character mask–a cheeky reminder to everyone that it’s the most responsible thing to do in the pandemic.
The costume appears to be the same one we saw back in Far From Home with the strong black and red accents and the blue screen background doesn’t give much away in terms of plot or context, but this likely won’t come as a surprise. We don’t actually have an official title for the threequel yet, but, if Sony and Marvel keep up their tradition of letting the notoriously spoiler-happy Holland “accidentally” leak details about the movie on social media, we should probably keep our eyes peeled.
Spider-Man 3 is set to hit theaters on December 17, 2021.
It’s been two and a half years since we’ve seen a new episode of FX’s Atlanta, with Season 2 coming to an end in May 2018. However, series creator and star Donald Glover has a little bit of news about the upcoming Season 3 and 4.
Over on Twitter, Glover announced announced that the upcoming seasons will be great. How great? Well, here’s what Glover said.
while im here: ‘atlanta’ s3+s4 are going to be some of the best television ever made. sopranos only ones who can touch us.
While that may seem like an outlandish statement, Atlanta’s Season 2 episode “Teddy Perkins” is easily the best single episode of any TV series from that year, so hitting the “Sopranos mark” doesn’t seem like a far-fetched idea by any means. GameSpot named that episode the #1 Best TV Episode of 2018 and the series as a whole one of the Best TV Shows of 2018.
The release date for Season 3 is still unknown. Originally, it was going to release January 2021, but considering the global pandemic in 2020, the show has been pushed back. Back in September, FX President John Landgraf spoke about the upcoming seasons: “One of the things that’s been kind of an unexpected boon from COVID-19 was that writers have had a lot of time to write,” Landgraf said (via TV Guide). “Donald Glover and his intrepid team of partners have written everything for Season 3 and 4.”
As it stands, Atlanta Season 3 will arrive on FX the first half of 2021.
The launch of the next generation of Xbox consoles is nearly upon us. Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S both release on November 10, which is just a few days away. While you might already have your plans made for which games and accessories you’ll be picking up alongside the new hardware, those transitioning to a Series X or S from an Xbox One have some other things they should prepare for in the meantime.
Below, we’ve highlighted the key things you should consider doing before you get your hands on the new console. It’ll ensure you come prepared to jump into the next-gen experience and–if nothing else–it’ll help pass the time and make the wait for Tuesday feel a little shorter. Be sure to also give our Xbox Series X review a read to see what awaits.
Move Your Games To External Storage
Perhaps the most obvious and straightforward thing to do is to get your existing games ready. Microsoft has placed a great deal of emphasis on backwards compatibility, and you can expect quicker load times for virtually everything, along with performance and frame rate improvements and Auto HDR functionality for games on a case-by-case basis. There are a number of new games coming out during launch week, but you may want to also check out how much better your existing games are or simply continue playing something you’ve already been enjoying on Xbox One.
Fortunately, the process for doing so is quite simple if you have a supported external storage device. You can move your Xbox One games from the internal drive to an external one, and then plug that into your Xbox Series X/S to begin playing them immediately. On the other hand, you could download them again on your new console, but that’s likely to take a long time and can be rough if you have a bandwidth cap.
Moving games to external storage can still be a time-consuming process, particularly if you have a big game collection. But as we’ve highlighted below, moving them is quite easy.
How To Move Xbox One Games To External Storage:
Press the Guide button, scroll over to Profile & System, and select Settings
Go to System, select Storage
Select the Internal drive and then choose Move Or Copy
Verify the top of the screen shows you transferring to the correct external storage
Check off any games you want to move and then choose Move Selected
Another thing to do as part of this process is download any games now that you might want to try on the new console. That way, you can ensure everything is ready to go on your external drive in advance.
Manage Your Saved Screenshots And Videos
While screenshots and videos can be uploaded to Xbox Live or social media, it’s possible you ran out of cloud storage or otherwise have been hoarding your favorite moments on your console. If you’re planning to sell or even just unplug your Xbox One to make way for the new console (which makes sense, because it can play all your non-Kinect Xbox One games), be mindful of any memories you might be leaving behind.
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Take some time to look through screenshots and videos you have that you might want to preserve, whether it’s by uploading them to OneDrive or sharing on social media. Unfortunately, you can’t export screenshots to a USB drive, so OneDrive may suffice for storing those things–just be prepared for some long upload times if you’ve been taking 4K HDR screenshots.
Download The Xbox App
You might already have the Xbox mobile app, which was recently revamped, but if not, you should grab it before setting up your Xbox Series X/S. With the app, you can immediately pair the new console and handle the setup process seamlessly, letting you transfer your Xbox One settings without having to actually do anything manually. That’ll let you jump into the games (or, perhaps more likely, downloads/installs) more quickly.
Double Check Your Sign-In Credentials And Two-Factor Authentication
Do you know the password to your Microsoft/Xbox account? I sure don’t. You’ll want to make sure that you have this (and any two-factor authentication you use on the account) in order before launch day, so you’re not stuck waiting on a “forgot my password” email. With countless people trying to get in on the same day, it’s possible Microsoft’s services could be slowed down, so ensure your account is straightened out and ready to go before booting up the console.
Prepare The Space
Xbox Series X may not be quite as large as the PS5, but it’s still a big console. While you’ll likely be able to fit the Series S anywhere you typically store your consoles thanks to its compact size, the Series X could prove more difficult–particularly if you’ve decided you want to stand it upright. We’ve known for quite some time what the dimensions of both consoles are, but now’s the time when it’s actually going to matter, as you don’t want your console jammed into too small of a space where it can’t ventilate properly. Grab a tape measure or, if you’re really looking for a way to kill some time, build your own cardboard/paper version and see if they’ll fit in your entertainment center. If not, it’s not too late to learn some woodworking skills.
Xbox Series X dimensions: 15.1cm x 15.1cm x 30.1cm
Xbox Series S dimensions: 6.5cm x 15.1cm x 27.5cm
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We’re just days away from Destiny 2‘s next chapter, Beyond Light, which launches on November 10. Until then, you’ve got a few days to jump into the Trials of Osiris, Destiny’s toughest multiplayer challenge, to get some unique and powerful rewards–specifically if you can manage a Flawless run.
Each week, the map that Trails matches are played on changes, as do the gear rewards you can earn for notching wins in the tournament. Here’s a rundown of where you’ll play this week’s Trials matches and what you can get:
Trials of Osiris Map And Rewards (Nov. 6-10)
Map: Endless Vale
3 wins — Hunter, Warlock, or Titan Class Item: Cloak, Mark, or Bond of the Exile
5 wins — The Summoner, Solar auto rifle
7 wins — Hunter, Titan, or Warlock gauntlets: Grips, Gloves, or Gauntlets of the Exile
Flawless run — Hunter, Titan, or Warlock chest armor: Vest, Robe, or Plate of the Exile
If you’re unfamiliar with the Trials of Osiris, it puts you into some of the Crucible’s most challenging battles. The goal is to try to win seven battles against other players without losing any, earning what’s known as a “Flawless” run. That gets you a trip to the Lighthouse, a special Trials social space, where you earn special rewards and recognition.
You don’t have to make a Flawless run to earn rewards, though. When playing in Trials, you earn rewards and three, five, and seven wins, and you can lose up to three matches. Once you lose your third match, however, you’re forced to restart your Trials run from the beginning. To access Trials, you’ll need to see Saint-14 in the Tower to purchase a Trials card. You’ll also earn tokens for participating in Trials that you can spend with Saint on additional drops of Trials gear you’ve already earned–but you have to use any tokens you earn on the weekend you earned them, before the weekly reset on Tuesday.
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