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In 2008, Marvel set a precedent with its release of Iron Man. After the credits finished rolling, there was an additional scene featuring Nick Fury telling Tony Stark that there are more superheroes in the world, and the audience is introduced to the Avengers Initiative.

In the 20 movies taking place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe thereafter, there has been a mid or post-credits sequence–and sometimes both–revealing an inkling of information as to where the next big movie is headed (although some are just well-crafted jokes). However, Avengers: Endgame is the first movie in the history of the shared universe to not have a visual element at the end. There is an audio stinger, but it’s not something leading to Phase 4 of the MCU.

Warning: Endgame spoilers below. If you haven’t seen it yet, check out our review instead.

Was the decision not to include a post-credit sequence in Avengers: Endgame a good call? Without a doubt, yes. Aside from the fact that this all brings a natural conclusion to the Infinity Saga, even though Spider-Man: Far From Home ends Phase 3 now, we don’t need to see what comes next because we get great resolutions during the final moments of the movie. We don’t need to be hyped up for the next movie because the focus at the end of Endgame should be on where our favorite heroes end up before the credits roll. And there is a lot happening.

Thor decides to join the Guardians of the Galaxy, while passing the torch to Valkyrie to lead the Asgardians in New Asgard. The son of Odin has done all he can for his people, and he sees a new journey with new friends ahead. Also, a Guardians of the Galaxy movie with Thor and Peter Quill on the same team sounds like a delight. This also opens the door for Valkyrie to play that Thor role on a new Avengers team.

Steve Rogers also has a passing of the torch moment with Sam Wilson, who will probably take on the mantle of Captain America in future movies. Rogers returning to the past and spending his life with Peggy Carter is the closure we need for his story, after years of selflessness (although not everyone thinks so). In present day, we already have the makings of a solid Avengers team coming up with Sam Wilson, Valkyrie, Hawkeye, Winter Soldier, Scarlet Witch, War Machine, Hulk, Dr. Strange, Wong, and probably Carol Danvers. There are more I know I’ve missed, but even with Tony Stark and Rogers not available to be on the team in the future, things are looking up for The Avengers.

We all know Spider-Man: Far From Home is a few months away, and the MCU will continue afterward, so not having a post-credit sequence is a clean break from what’s next for the shared universe. Avengers: Endgame leaves you with resolution, not a cliffhanger. We know change is coming, and we see it happen as the movie wraps up. It’s nice to leave the movie when the credits start and not have to wait around in anticipation of something bigger. The audience doesn’t need a little extra because there’s a full plate of action, emotion, and most importantly, closure.

Bethesda continues to announce and release patches for Fallout 76, and today is no different. The Maryland-based company has announced that the online, open-world shooter will get yet another update next month. Patch 9, scheduled to drop on May 7, will introduce a new faction and increase item carry weight.

The patch is titled Ever Upwards, a mantra of Appalachia’s Pioneer Scouts. The Pioneer Scouts have seen their numbers–both in terms of new recruits and veteran members–dwindle due to the Great War’s effects. As such, anyone and everyone willing to help their cause can join. To become a Pioneer Scout, players should check out train stations.

Those who join the Pioneer Scouts can complete challenges–such as archery, cooking, swimming, and more–to earn badges. These badges can be exchanged at Pioneer Scout vending machines for C.A.M.P. items and various other loot. The reward for players who reach Possum rank is tougher badges and their first backpack.

Backpacks make their first appearance with the Ever Upwards patch. Bethesda doesn’t specify how much the backpack will increase carry weight. However, they can be outfitted with a number of craftable mods, such as increasing carry capacity, damage resistance, a refrigeration unit, and more. Check out the image below for a sampling of backpack designs.

In conjunction with these additions, double experience in Fallout 76 is happening all weekend. Double XP, available in both Adventure and Survival modes, kicked off Thursday, April 25 at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT and will end on Monday, April 29 at 6 AM ET / 3 AM PT.

Bethesda recently released Patch 8.5. The patch--approximately 2GB on console and a little under 1GB on PC–adds the controversial repair kits and a new photo mode.

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Nintendo has announced a special online demo for Mario Tennis Aces, which goes live on April 26 at 12PM PT / 3PM ET and continues until May 3. Downloading the demo gives you a free seven-day trial to Nintendo Switch Online as well.

“Taking part in the special demo will also allow players to reap some special rewards that even carry over into the full Mario Tennis Aces game,” Nintendo said in a press release. “Playing just one match in this week-long tournament unlocks an outfit for Mario that decks him out in classic overalls, while by collecting points in the demo’s co-op challenge mode, players are eligible to unlock blue, red, and yellow Yoshi that can also be used right away in the special demo or in the full version of the game.”

Mario Tennis Aces’ latest update added an expanded Ring Shot mode to the game. In Ring Shot, you play cooperatively with other players and try to rally as long as you can while hitting the tennis ball through randomly appearing rings on the court. There are Singles, Doubles, and Yoshi’s Ring Shot variations to the mode. Yoshi’s Ring Shot is a limited-time event which ends on June 1. You rack up points hitting the ball through the rings that are the same color as the Yoshi you’re playing as, and the event gives you the chance to unlock three new Yoshi colors: pink, orange, and light blue.

The roster in Mario Tennis Aces has grown in recent months, with Pauline, Boom Boom, Kamek, and several others joining. Dry Bones will be added as a playable character next month.

In our Mario Tennis Aces review, Justin Clark wrote, “It speaks volumes that even the multiplayer limitations don’t entirely dampen my enthusiasm for Aces. The Tetris Effect is in full swing here; days after the credits rolled, I still crave the satisfying thwack from a Power Shot, mentally replay matches and imagine how I might do things differently given a bit more focus and know-how. Mario Tennis Aces does what this series has done best, and for the most part, improves what it’s rarely gotten right prior.”

Game of Thrones is famous for killing off, well, pretty much everyone. There are a few characters who remain or simply go missing, of course, but a decent proportion of its ensemble cast end up six feet under.

Season 8 is still ongoing, of course, so we’re asking you to name all the main characters who’ve died up until the end of Season 7. That means extras and unimportant side-characters with credits like “man in hat” are excluded. To help you out we’ve provided the name of the killer and the cause of death–be careful though, some of the spellings are pretty tricky! Give the quiz below a go and let us know your scores in the comments.

For more on the hit series, you might want to take a look at our review of Game of Thrones’ Season 8, Episode 2; alternatively check out these photos from the set of Episode 3.