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The upcoming Chris Rock-produced Saw spin-off will be a horror film with a “sprinkling of humor here and there,” but will not go to a Scary Movie-level of comedy.

IGN’s David Griffin asked Rock at a recent Television Critics Association press event why he wanted to get involved in the Saw franchise. He responded by saying that he thinks even a couple jokes can make a huge difference in a TV show or film.

“A lot of times I go to a movie or I watch a TV show and I go, ‘Wow, you know, two jokes would have made a big difference in that.’” Rock explained. “I love Saw, but I was like ‘wow, it has almost no humor at all.’ So, it seemed like a good place…good fertile ground…by the way, the new Saw, I’ve seen like a rough cut. It’s still Saw…it’s bloody, it’s gory, but there’s like a sprinkling of humor here and there. We’re not revamping it, it’s not Scary Movie, it’s Saw.”

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Rock was obviously referencing the 2000 comedy Scary Movie starring Shawn and Marlon Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall that was a parody of such horror films as Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer.

This untitled Saw spin-off is set to be released in theaters on October 23, 2020, and will be the first new Saw entry since 2017’s Jigsaw.

Rock will also star in the film as a police detective investigating crimes most likely tied to the Jigsaw Killer and Samuel L. Jackson will be playing his father.

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We think the “curiosity factor along” of this new Saw film will make it a success at the box office with a potential franchise record debut and domestic take.

Fans of Chris Rock’s work won’t have to wait until October to see him in action, however, as he will also be starring in the fourth season of Fargo which premieres on April 19, 2020.

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Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN who can’t wait and is so excited he just can’t hide it. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

The recent re-releases of Doom and Doom II for modern consoles and PC have received a significant upgrade, bringing in new content, quick-save support, and, for the first time ever, a higher frame rate. This update, first promised in December 2019, is free for anyone who owns the first two Doom games on PC, PS4, Switch, or Xbox One.

The update allows you to play a variety of community-made episodes for both games, including Sigil, John Romero’s own recent add-on. These can be downloaded for free from the game’s main menu after you’ve updated. The frame rate has been boosted from the original 35fps up to 60fps, making both games faster and smoother than ever before.

You can now quick save and quick load from the pause screen, too. A tap of R1/RB on the pause screen will create a quick save, and you can immediately load your most recent save from the pause screen with L1/LB.

Other changes include a quick weapon selection feature, improved level section screens, and more options for the aspect ratio and brightness. It’s a significant update for Bethesda’s old classic shooters.

These games (along with Doom 3) surprise-launched back in July 2019, but had significant drawbacks as they required a constant online connection. Thankfully these issues have since been addressed.

The latest Pokemon-focused Nintendo Direct unveiled the upcoming expansion pass for Pokemon Sword & Shield, which will add new regions, Pokemon, characters, and Legendaries to the game. It was also revealed that you’ll be able to unlock new Gigantamax versions of your starter Pokemon’s final evolution in these expansions, with Rillaboom getting a huge drum set, Cinderace standing atop a ball of flame, and Inteleon picking up a rifle and setting up in a sniper tower.

Yes, that’s right–Inteleon’s getting a gun.

Inteleon, who can learn the move Sniper Shot and has the hidden ability Sniper, was always the Pokemon most likely to pick up a sniper rifle, but it’s still somewhat surprising to see one of Nintendo’s monsters with a gun in hand. One of the top posts on the game’s subreddit right now is titled “So they just straight up gave Inteleon a gun huh?,” mirroring the amusement and confusion many feel about this new character model.

Naturally, fans have taken to Twitter to joke about this weird new piece of design. Here are some of our favorites.

And here’s another, featuring NSFW language.

The Pokemon Sword/Shield expansion pass is available to purchase now, and the first part of it, the Isle of Armor, will arrive in June 2020. The Pokemon Home cloud service is also coming in February.

Unlike other types of electronics, TVs don’t change too much from year to year. Once in a while a new technology might come along that really does push the boundaries of image quality, or user experience, or design, but it never really makes previous TVs obsolete. That means that you can reasonably expect the TV you buy now to last you for several years. Make sure you do your research and get the TV that you’ll be happy with for the long term. Below are some of the best deals we’ve found on Vizio, TCL, Samsung, LG, Sony TVs from Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Dell, and more.

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The new Vizio M-series Quantum TVs utilize the same “Quantum Dot” technology used in Samsung QLED TVs. Vizio tries to confuse us with three different tiers of “Quantum M” TVs. This particular model, Series 6, is the least expensive of the bunch and sprung up right around the 2019 holiday season. Today it’s actually cheaper than it was on Black Friday.

• Get the 55″ M556-G4 for $378 at Walmart
• Get the 65″ M656-G4 for $528 at Walmart

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The next tier of Vizio M-series Quantum TVs, dubbed “Series 7”, is upgraded with 16 local dimming zones. Everything else remains the same.

• Get the 55″ M557-G0 for $498 at Walmart
• Get the 65″ M657-G0 for $698 at Walmart

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The V-series TV is Vizio’s budget TV for 2019. Despite it being the least expensive of Vizio’s 2019 TVs, it still has features that you’d normally only find in more expensive TVs like the full-array LED backlight and SmartCast functionality.

• Get the 40″ V405-G9 for $238 at Walmart
• Get the 50″ V505-G9 for $298 at Walmart
• Get the 55″ V555-G1 for $338 at Walmart
• Get the 58″ V585-G1 for $398 at Walmart
• Get the 60″ V605-G3 for $478 at Walmart
• Get the 65″ V655-G9 for $498 at Walmart
• Get the 70″ V705-G3 for $698 at Walmart
• Get the 75″ V755-G4 for $779.99 at Walmart

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The 2019 TCL 6-series is a contender for best image quality under $800. The biggest upgrade from the 2018 model is the Quantum LED (QLED) technology. In addition, the wide color gamut and local dimming on it is excellent, which means that HDR quality is top-notch.

• Get the 55″ 55R625 for $549.99 at Walmart
• Get the 65″ 65R625 for $799.99 at Walmart

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The 6-series is one of TCL’s highest-end models. Note that this is the 2018 model that does not utilize QLEDs. It is one of the least expensive TVs out there that is HDR capable thanks to its full-array backlight with local dimming and wide color gamut.

• Get the 55″ 55R617 for $529.99 at Walmart
• Get the 75″ 75R617 for $1399.99 at Walmart

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This is the least expensive 70″ available and the same price as on Black Friday. The Smart TV interface is based on the clean and intuitive Roku platform (my favorite).

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This is currently the least expensive 65″ TV we’ve found and $20 cheaper than on Black Friday. This TV also uses the stellar Roku interface for its Smart TV apps.

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This small TV would fit perfectly in your dorm room, bedroom, cubby, or any place where a massive 75 incher wouldn’t fit. You still get the 4K resolution and Roku Smart TV integration.

TV Buying Guide

Before spending money on a brand new TV, I’d suggest you take some time to answer these questions first. Your TV purchase could last you a long while, so you want to make sure you pick one that will satisfy you for years to come.

What Size TV Are You Looking For?

Get the biggest TV that your space can fit and that your budget allows. The #1 regret for TV buyers is wishing they had gone with a bigger size. Common TV sizes range from 32″ to 86″. Currently the sweet spot for value lies in the 50″ to 65″ TV size range.

What Is Your Budget?

TV price depends on many factors, including screen size, brand, features, and of course deal quality. The price can range from under $100 all the way to thousands of dollars. It’s important for you to set yourself a firm price ceiling or you could possibly spend far above what you expected. In my opinion, the vast majority of people should be easily able to find a TV they are happy with a budget of $700.

What Features Do You Need?

When you upgrade, what features would you benefit from? The obvious choices here are 4K, Smart functionality, and extra HDMI ports.

4K is actually not quite necessary at the moment; most content is unavailable in 4K and most 4K TV owners watch 1080p or 720p content. However, 4K is inevitably progressing in both video and gaming, and it may very well become the standard format within the next 2-4 years. If you want a TV that will last, it’s best to ride the 4K wave.

Smart functionality is also useful because your TV can be a hub for all of your streaming content such as Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Video, and more without the need for an external device. You’ll save the expense of having to buy yet another TV accessory, installation hassles, and the loss of an HDMI port.

In terms of connectivity, you’ll want to figure out how many HDMI inputs you’ll need. If you have 3 gaming consoles, that will take up 3 ports right there. A soundbar may take up another port. So would a DVR, Chromecast, or Amazon Fire Stick. If you don’t have enough ports you could get an HDMI splitter, but that would add to the cost.

Fortunately, the features listed above do not add much to the cost of the TV. As you get to pricier TVs, the primarily difference is in picture quality. HDR (high dynamic range) capable TVs have higher contrast ratios and deeper blacks for a more realistic picture than can’t be emulated on a standard LED LCD TV. Multi-zone LED backlighting also improves on black levels by allowing LEDs to completely turn on and off independent of each other. OLED TVs have the highest contrast levels and deepest blacks, but you could easily pay 3x-4x the cost of a budget TV.

Do You Have Brand Loyalty?

Traditionally Samsung, LG, and Sony have stood at the top of the heap in terms of reputation. They have a proven track record of offering some of the highest quality TVs on the market. However, in recent years, other TV brands have been able to catch up to the point that I would call them equals. Vizio is one of the best selling brands and their M and P-series TVs are just as good as if not better than most of the TVs offered by the “big three”. Even more recent newcomer TCL has been combining great quality panels with Roku smart functionality in a very affordable package. In my opinion, the Roku interface is by far the best Smart interface compared to any other TV. Likewise, Toshiba and Element have partnered with Amazon to develop the only TVs on the market with Amazon Fire TV.

What Else to Consider?

Only you will really know what level of picture quality satisfies you. Check the TV out in person at your local store, decide what you are happy with, price compare (and check this page), and then make your purchase. For larger TVs, I would recommend buying from a store that has retail locations that allows online returns, or an online vendor that has an outstanding return policy. It can be very aggravating to return a TV to an online vendor that doesn’t have great customer service to begin with. For smaller TVs, breakage is less of an issue and I would just recommend you base your purchase on whatever reputable vendor has it the cheapest. Most TVs carry a 1-year warranty but if the price is right, extend it to 2-3 years. It’s easier dealing with a local entity that honors your extended warranty than with an overseas manufacturer.

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Halo 5: Guardians is bringing back a fan-favorite mode this month, with Head to Head returning as a ranked playlist. The mode, which pits players against a single other Spartan in a one-on-one battle, went live for the first time on January 31, 2019, and has now returned.

Head to head is a round-based take on Slayer, made up of three rounds that are each first to five kills. As it’s just you and one other player, it can be quite tense.

Also available now is the new Super Fiesta Party social playlist, which combines Super Fiesta and Husky Raid. The game is moving from two rotational social slot to one as well, which will rotate on a weekly basis.

Here are the current playlists for Halo 5: Guardians:

Ranked

• Slayer
• Team Arena
• Doubles
• SWAT
• Elimination
• Free-For-All
• Head to Head

Social

• Quick Play
• Super Fiesta Party
• Big Team Battle
• Big Team Super Fiesta
• Rotational Slot: Shotty Snipers
• Infection

Warzone

• Heroic Warzone Firefight
• Legendary Warzone Firefight
• Warzone
• Warzone Warlords

The long-awaited next game in the Halo series, Halo Infinite, is due to release for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC by the end of 2020. The creative director of Halo 5, Tim Longo, left 343 Industries in August 2019.

Director Scott Derrickson announced he and Marvel Studios are splitting up over “creative differences” and that he is stepping down from directing Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Derrickson, who directed the first Doctor Strange movie in 2016, and Marvel Studios issued a joint confirmation that he will no longer be directing the planned Doctor Strange sequel. Derrickson tweeted that he will remain as an executive producer on the project. The film is scheduled to be released on May 7, 2021.

Marvel and I have mutually agreed to part ways on Doctor Strange: In the Multiverse of Madness due to creative differences. I am thankful for our collaboration and will remain on as EP.

— N O S ⋊ Ɔ I ᴚ ᴚ Ǝ ᗡ ⊥ ⊥ O Ɔ S (@scottderrickson) January 10, 2020

“Marvel Studios and Scott Derrickson have amicably parted ways on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness due to creative differences,” Marvel said in a statement to Variety. “We remain grateful to Scott for his contributions to the MCU.”

Before directing Doctor Strange, Derrickson was best known for directing horror movies including Sinister and The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Derrickson’s Doctor Strange movie introduced the character into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and was praised for its distinct and trippy visuals.

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When Marvel and Derrickson announced the Doctor Strange sequel the director was quick to emphasize how it would be the MCU’s first “horror” movie. Star Benedict Cumberbatch also talked up how the project was looking to introduce some scares into the MCU.

Other parts of the project include how the upcoming Disney+ series Loki and WandaVision would both tie into the Doctor Strange sequel in some way. Marvel also said new characters would make their debuts in the movie as well.

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It’s unclear where exactly Marvel and Derrickson failed to see eye-to-eye on the Doctor Strange sequel, but it’s not the first time a director parted ways with Marvel over creative differences. Edgar Wright left Ant-Man in 2014 over creative differences and was replaced by Peyton Reed.

A search for Derrickson’s replacement has already begun. Read more about Marvel’s Phase 4 here.

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Matt Kim is a reporter for IGN. You can reach him on Twitter.

Marvel and I have mutually agreed to part ways on Doctor Strange: In the Multiverse of Madness due to creative differences. I am thankful for our collaboration and will remain on as EP.

— N O S ⋊ Ɔ I ᴚ ᴚ Ǝ ᗡ ⊥ ⊥ O Ɔ S (@scottderrickson) January 10, 2020