Marvel Legends Series Venom Figures Now Available for Preorder

I don’t know about you, but for my money it doesn’t get much better than Venom and Deadpool when it comes to Marvel universe characters. Granted, they’re both technically outside the sphere of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in spite of their own movies, but that makes them cool outcasts. It’s true to their intended forms, and I appreciate that.

Speaking of forms, the two outcasts come together in one great figure in the alternate-universe mash-up Venompool, the Earth-90211 combo of the Venom symbiote and Deadpool. This figure doesn’t come cheap, however. Like many Marvel Legends figures before, you can only get this one by collecting the rest of the figures in the set. The good news is the Marvel Legends Series Venom line-up is awesome. There’s really no two ways about it. Just look at them.

Marvel Legends Series Venom Preorders

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The figures come out November 1, as well as the new Marvel Legends Series Venom figure itself. Is it worth the money? I can’t make that call for you, but I’m going to anyway: yes. That is one cool figure.

At twenty bucks a pop, and with November 1 being many weeks away, you should have enough time to tuck away a little money for the day they all ship (which is when Amazon will charge your account). I say go for it.

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Pokemon Go Dragon Week Makeup Event Announced

Pokemon Go developer Niantic is holding another makeup event in the game later this week. Due to technical issues that affected the recent Dragon Week Ultra Unlock event, Niantic is making the Dragon Week Timed Research rewards available again from August 21-26.

During that time, players will be able to complete a new series of Timed Research tasks. Although the activities will be different from those that were available during Dragon Week, the rewards will be the same, so players will have another opportunity to catch two Deino if they can complete the tasks.

Niantic notes that the makeup event will only revolve around Timed Research, so no other aspects of Dragon Week will be brought back. You can read more details about the makeup event on the official Pokemon Go website.

In the meantime, the third Ultra Unlock event, Unova Week, is currently underway. Until August 21, Gen 5 Pokemon like Cottonee, Emolga, and others will appear in the game more frequently than usual, while the Mythical Pokemon Genesect will be available in standard five-star Raids.

Niantic is also holding a poll this weekend to determine the next two Community Day Pokemon. On August 22, players will have a chance to vote for one of four Pokemon: Caterpie, Charmander, Grimer, or Porygon. The pocket monster that receives the most votes will be selected as the featured Pokemon for September’s Community Day, while the runner-up will be October’s. You can read more details about the voting process here.

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New To Disney+ In September 2020: Mulan Arrives, For An Additional Price

This year has been a little rough on the entertainment industry, as movie theaters have been closed and some movies have been delayed, pushed back to 2021. However, a few films are getting a straight-to-digital release, and that includes the highly-anticipated live-action take on Disney’s Mulan.

On September 4, Mulan arrives on Disney+, but it’s not included in the base subscription. For $30, you can purchase the movie–which is in addition to the subscription–for “Premiere Access.” Eventually, the film will arrive for all subscribers, but the $30 price tag gets you early access to it. You’ll be able to watch the film as many times as you want, but you’ll lose access if you cancel your subscription to Disney+.

If you’re looking for a comic book adaptation to watch, The Wolverine arrives on September 4. The 2013 film follows the titular X-Man as he heads to Japan. However, during his trip, he loses his powers and finds himself involved in a conspiracy. The film is much, much better than 2009’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

The season finale of Muppets Now arrives on September 4 as well in an episode titled “Socialized.” While it may be the end to this season of the new live-action series, there is still more Muppets headed your way. Season 2 of Muppet Babies–the 2018 animated series–is headed to the service on September 25.

Below, you’ll find everything headed to Disney+ for the month of September.

New to Disney+ in September

Friday, September 4

  • Ancient China from Above (s1)
  • D2: The Mighty Ducks
  • D3: The Mighty Ducks
  • Never Been Kissed
  • Strange Magic
  • Trick or Treat
  • The Wolverine
  • Mulan — Premier Access for $30
  • Earth to Ned: Series Premiere. Episodes 101-110
  • One Day At Disney: Episode 140 – “Alice Taylor: Studiolab”
  • Muppets Now: Season Finale Episode 106 – “Socialized”
  • Pixar In Real Life: Season Finale Episode 111 – “Coco: Abuelita Says No Music”
  • Weird But True: Episode 304 – “Germs”

Friday, September 11

  • Christopher Robin
  • One Day At Disney: Episode 141 – “Amanda Lauder: Chef Chocolatier”
  • Weird But True: Episode 305 – “Photography”

Friday, September 18

  • Bend it Like Beckham
  • Coop & Cami Ask the World (s2)
  • Europe from Above (s1)
  • Ever After: A Cinderella Story
  • Kingdom of the Mummies (s1)
  • Marvel Super Hero Adventures (s4)
  • Notre Dame: Race Against the Inferno
  • Once Upon a Time (s1-7)
  • Soy Luna (s2-3)
  • Violetta (s3)
  • Wicked Tuna (s9)
  • Becoming: Original Series Premiere. Episodes 101-110
  • One Day At Disney: Episode 142 – “Dr. Natalie Mylniczenko: Veterinarian”
  • Weird But True: Episode 306 – “Trains”

Friday, September 25

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Free Pokemon For Sword And Shield Available This Weekend

Pokemon Sword and Shield players will soon be able to claim another free Pokemon. The Pokemon Company is distributing a download code for a free Porygon2 during this weekend’s Pokemon Players Cup finals, which kick off at 11 AM PT on Saturday, August 22.

At various points throughout the competition, The Pokemon Company will share a password that can be redeemed within Sword and Shield for the aforementioned Porygon2. Once the password has been revealed, you’ll need to fire up your copy and follow these steps to claim the Pokemon:

  • Open the menu and select Mystery Gift
  • Select Get a Mystery Gift
  • Select Get Gift with Code/Password
  • Connect online and input the password when prompted
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The Pokemon Company says this particular Porygon2 comes “battle-ready” and has strategies revolving around Trick Room, a move that causes slower Pokemon to act before faster ones for five turns. The Pokemon Players Cup finals will be streamed on August 22 and 23, starting at 11 AM PT each day. You can watch the competition on Twitch and read more details about the giveaway on the official Pokemon website.

In other Pokemon news, another Max Raid event is currently underway in Sword and Shield. Until August 31, Ground and Water Pokemon like Quagsire, Gastrodon, Milotic, and Hippowdon are appearing more frequently in Max Raid dens, as are the Gigantamax versions of Drednaw and Sandaconda. Pokemon Home also recently received a new update on mobile that made various quality-of-life improvements to the app.

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Call Of Duty: Warzone Brings Back Standard Solo Mode In Update

Call of Duty: Warzone has brought back the standard solos mode in this week’s regular update. The battle royale had previously replaced the mode with a stimulus mode that let players respawn after getting eliminated if they had enough cash.

A new mode, Cyber Attack Pro, is also available this week in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. It’s a limited time mode where players can respawn without the gulag or a buy station. Infinity Ward encourages players to balance getting eliminations and completing various missions.

Standard team modes, Blood Money Trios, and an expanded Mini Royale mode, where players drop into a smaller part of the map with their weapon of choice, are also featured in Warzone this week. The gulag fights in all relevant modes include submachine guns and assault rifles. Infinity Ward is finally giving players a break from frantic sniper rifle gulag battles.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s multiplayer weekly update features a “moshpit of traditional 6v6 multiplayer modes played 3v3 on Gunfight maps.” The modes for both Face-Off and moshpit include Hardpoint, Domination, Grind, Kill Confirmed, and others.

New skins and cosmetics are also available, detailed in a blog post on Activision’s official site. Be aware when you hop online as cheaters are still active online, with some even bypassing two-factor authentication.

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New Minecraft DLC Adds Dinosaurs From Jurassic World

Mojang has announced that Minecraft‘s new DLC is now available to purchase from the Minecraft Marketplace. Minecraft Jurassic World brings Universal Pictures’ dinosaur franchise to the blocky world.

The new DLC adds 21 skins and more than 60 dinosaurs (including dino hybrids) to Minecraft. In addition to the monstrous inhabitants, the Jurassic World DLC introduces a new luxury resort you’re the park manager of. You can train the dinosaurs, build exhibits in the resort, embark on adventures to discover dinosaur DNA, and more. There are also craftable vehicles inspired by the movies.

Mojang shared a video and some screenshots, embedded below, highlighting not only the new dinosaurs and Jurassic World resort but also the various hijinks you can get into. Minecraft Jurassic World is available on the Bedrock Version, which refers to Android and iOS devices, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

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Along with the announcement, Mojang is giving away the rare Blue Hoodie character creator item for free.

Nothing beats the feeling of getting free clothing.
Nothing beats the feeling of getting free clothing.

In other Minecraft news, the Education Edition of the game is now available on Chromebooks. This version, which is designed specifically for educators, also provides support for remote and hybrid learning.

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Tons Of New Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass

A whole slew of games are coming to Xbox Game Pass on PC and Xbox, or in some cases, have already arrived. As of today, you can play brand new releases (as of today) Microsoft Flight Simulator and Spiritfarer on Game Pass–the former is exclusively on PC, but the latter is on console as well. It was shown today during Nintendo’s indie stream.

Both PC and console will be seeing a ton of additions in August including Wasteland 3, Double Kick Heroes, Hypnospace Outlaw, Tell Me Why Chapter 1, New Super Lucky’s Tale, Don’t Starve: Giant Edition, Battletoads, and Resident Evil 7. PC Game Pass will be getting a few additional titles like Crusader Kings 3, Darksiders: Genesis, and Crossing Souls.

Titles will also be leaving Game Pass soon. Come August 31, subscribers will have to wave goodbye to Creature in the Well on PC and console, and console players will be saying so long to Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams–Director’s Cut, Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3, Metro: Last Light Redux, and The Jackbox Party Pack 3. September brings a couple more console losses with NBA 2K20 leaving the service September 1, and Red Dead Redemption 2 following on September 7. Game Pass subscribers can keep track of all future comings and goings through the Game Pass mobile app.

Xbox Game Pass Titles August 2020

  • Battletoads — August 20
  • Crossing Souls — August 20
  • Darksiders: Genesis –August 20
  • Don’t Starve: Giant Edition — August 20
  • New Super Lucky’s Tale — August 21
  • Hypnospace Outlaw — August 27
  • Tell Me Why Chapter 1 — August 27
  • Double Kick Heroes — August 28
  • Wasteland 3 — August 28
  • Crusader Kings III — September 1
  • Resident Evil 7: Biohazard — September 3

Leaving Game Pass

  • Creature in the Well — August 31
  • Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams-Director’s Cut — August 31
  • Metal Gear Solid 2 & 3 — August 31
  • Metro: Last Light Redux –August 31
  • The Jackbox Party Pack 3 –August 31
  • NBA 2K20 — September 1
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 — September 7

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New Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous Toys Are A Lot Like The Ones From The ’90s

While the next installment of the Jurassic World series–titled Dominion–isn’t hitting theaters until 2021, there is an animated Netflix series called Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, which actually looks a bit terrifying for a show geared towards children, which hits the streaming service on September 18.

Of course, with a new Jurassic Park title comes a ton of Jurassic Park toys. Mattel has launched the new Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous toy line, and it’s very reminiscent of the original Jurassic Park toys. While these dinos don’t have that sweet battle damage the original toys had in the ’90s, they look and feel like the toys from your childhood. Check out some of the new ones Mattel sent our way below.

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Above, is the Epic Roarin’ Tyrannosaurus Rex, the Camp Adventure Set, and the 15 Action Mini Dinos. These are just a few of the latest toys in the set. While the toys are based on the upcoming animated series, the look and feel of them all feel like the original Jurassic Park toys. Obviously, there are a few technological improvements as well.

The T-Rex roars, it’s mouth opens, and its whole head shakes when you press the button on its tail. It’s one of the scarier Jurassic World toys we’ve seen so far. The Camp Adventure set features three dinos–one of which was mini–and dinosaur expert/camper Darius Bowman–who is voiced by Paul-Mikél Williams (Westworld) on the show. Each of the dinos has an action button as well.

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And yes, the camper fits inside the T-Rex’s mouth because of course you’re going to try and have the dinos eat the campers. These toys are available now at Target and the T-Rex is currently available on Amazon for $40. The 15-pack of mini dinos is on Target for $30 and the Camp Adventure set is available at Target for $40.

Speaking of new and upcoming toys, Hasbro revealed the next wave of Power Rangers figures, which includes another Goldar. NECA also has a brand-new set of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys based on the classic ’90s movie. Finally, if video games are more your thing, you can learn more about the Lego Mario Bros sets, which are now back in stock.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Early Access By The Numbers–Here’s How Big It Will Be

Baldur’s Gate III developer Larian Studios has announced an Early Access release date for the upcoming PC and Stadia game, along with some details about just how huge the game is going to be. While you might think that an Early Access release means that you won’t be getting a full experience, Baldur’s Gate III is shaping up to be absolutely enormous when it lands next month.

During the Panel from Hell livestream, Larian Studios creative director Swen Vincke followed up on previous comments about how much bigger the game would be than Divinity: Original Sin II, the studio’s previous game. Here are the figures he gave to showcase the size of the Early Access release.

  • Number of combat scenarios: 80 (22 in D:OSII)
  • Lines of dialog: 45,980 (17,600 in D:OSII)
  • Number of characters: 596 (142 in D:OSII)
  • Number of spells/actions: 146 (69 in D:OSII)

The video released today also showed off how different choices players make will change how encounters and dialog plays out–even in Early Access, Larian Studios wants it to be the case that the game will be different if they play it through multiple times.

Baldur’s Gate III will soon be upon us, although Larian Studios notes that there’s still plenty of work to be done–hopefully there won’t be another delay.

In the meantime, it might be worth familiarizing yourself with the previous two games.

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You’ll Need Facebook To Use Oculus Devices In The Future, And People Aren’t Happy

Oculus is owned by social media giant Facebook, and the VR firm has traditionally kept its parent company away from its policy decisions. That’s set to change. In a recent tweet, Oculus announced that all users must log in with a Facebook account when they use an Oculus device for the first time–and many people aren’t happy with the news.

According to follow-up tweets, existing users will have the option to merge their Oculus account with their Facebook account. If a user chooses not to merge their account, they can continue using their Oculus account until January 1, 2023, when the company will end support for Oculus accounts. Past that date, devices will continue to work, but not at “full functionality”–whatever that means.

The policy change was met with widespread condemnation on social media, with many users saying that they’re unwilling to merge their accounts, or that they deleted their Facebook accounts years ago. Oculus claims that the move will make it easier for users to “find, connect, and play with friends in VR.” However, that’s not enough to offset general displeasure with the use of Facebook, even prompting public responses from some prominent game developers. Among those to speak out is God of War director Cory Barlog, who shared his thoughts in no uncertain terms.

Oculus is currently working on its much-rumored Oculus Quest 2. A mock-up of the still-unconfirmed headset emerged in July, but it’s still not clear if it’s legit.

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