Monthly Archives: January 2019
BioWare Details Anthem Changes, Fixes After VIP Demo
Following last weekend’s VIP demo of Anthem, BioWare has detailed changes and fixes that are coming to its open demo this weekend.
In an official blog post, BioWare’s head of live service Chad Robertson made note of the changes and fixes after admitting that the VIP demo got off to a rocky start. The list of issues that were addressed during the VIP demo or are being addressed before the open demo begins includes:
- Entitlement bug fixes
- Server performance updates addressing rubber-banding issues
Watch UFC February 2 Assuncao vs. Moraes 2 Fight Night for Free
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UFC Fight Night 144 is this weekend, and is easily the second-biggest sporting event as we start the new month. The main event for UFC Fight Night 144 is the Bantamweight rematch between Raphael Assuncao and Marlon Moraes and if you sign up for a 7-day ESPN+ free trial, you can watch it without having to pay a dime.
ESPN+ is the sports streaming service from ESPN, with original programming, replays, and live streaming from MLB, NHL, MLS, and lots more. It's also the only way to catch UFC Fight Nights. The service works just like any other streaming service, so you can watch on your computer, phone, tablet, smart TV, console, or streaming device.
Resident Evil 2 Ghost Survivors DLC Release Date Announced
Resident Evil 2 will be getting a free update in February that will add The Ghost Survivors - three "what if" stories of those who didn't make it out of Raccoon City.
Announced by Resident Evil on Twitter, these stories will arrive for free starting on February 15 and will put you in the shoes of a gunshop owner (Robert Kendo), the mayor's daughter, and a soldier in three episodes - "No Time to Mourn," "Runaway, and "Forgotten Soldier."
This is but one example of the post-launch support for the Resident Evil 2 Remake that will also see, at least in Japan, original Claire and Leon skins from the 1998 version of RE2 added to the new game.
PSA: This Is the Last Week to Unlock Smash Bros. Ultimate’s Piranha Plant for Free
It’s the last week to unlock Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s free DLC character, Piranha Plant, and here’s what you need to know to ensure you’ll get the potted fighter.
To obtain the fighter for free, simply purchase the game physically or digitally before January 31, 2019. If you bought a physical copy of the game, you’ll have to redeem its My Nintendo points by pressing the + button on the game’s icon on Switch’s menu screen, scroll down to "My Nintendo Rewards Program" and choose "Earn Points.” This will send an e-mail to the address your account is attached to. If you bought digitally, this will happen automatically.
If you’ve already done this, there should be a code to redeem Piranha Plant in your inbox, but if you haven’t, do so within the next three days to ensure you will - and be careful not to toss the message into the trash. If it doesn’t arrive right away, don’t worry: The code itself will be valid through June 2019. Redeem the code through the Nintendo eShop, but know that the character isn’t set to arrive until February 2019.
No, There Isn’t a Big Lebowski Sequel On the Way
Though many thought a tweet from Jeff Bridges hinted at a proper sequel to The Big Lebowski, it turned out to be a Stella Artois commercial coming to the Super Bowl.
The original tweet, which can be seen below, was posted on January 24 by Jeff Bridges, and features the actor reprising his role as the sly, relaxed Lebowski stumbling through a crowded establishment. The teaser ended with a tumbleweed rolling past the screen, revealing a date of February 3, 2019 - suggesting a full trailer would be shown on Super Bowl Sunday. The tweet was accompanied by a caption from Bridges that read, "Can’t be living in the past, man. Stay tuned."
Apple Reportedly Planning Gaming Subscription Service
Apple is reportedly planning a Netflix-like gaming subscription service that would allow users to access a bundled list of games.
As reported by Cheddar, Apple began discussing this service with game developers in the second half of 2018 and five anonymous sources confirmed these plans.
There is no further information as to what the cost will be or what types of games Apple will offer, as "the service is still in the early stages of development, and Apple could ultimately decide to abandon it."
Additionally, Apple has discussed the possibility of becoming a publisher as well, according to two of the sources, which could hint at Apple's ambition to further expand in the gaming space.
Complete Guide to Jump Force’s Preorder Bonuses
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A new fighting game is about to enter the fray. Jump Force is set to land on PS4, Xbox One, and PC on February 15. The game's roster is made up of a variety of manga and anime characters from Shonen Jump, including fan favorites from Dragon Ball, Yu-Gi-Oh, My Hero Academia, and more.
If you're interested in picking up Jump Force, you have plenty of choices, because publisher Bandai Namco is offering an array of editions, each of which gets you different digital and physical extras. Below, we break down what comes in each edition, along with information on the preorder bonuses, where you can buy it, and how much it costs.
Black Panther Cast Takes SAG Awards Top Prize
Black Panther won the award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the 25th Screen Actors Guild Awards Sunday night.
The category is the closest to Best Picture categories at other award shows, and the winner has specifically been a way of predicting the Best Picture winners at the Academy Awards, with a 60 percent success rate. Other nominations for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture included A Star is Born, BlacKkKlansman, Crazy Rich Asians, and the Golden Globe Best Motion Picture – Drama winner, Bohemian Rhapsody.
Metro Exodus Digital PC Distribution Will Be an Epic Store Exclusive
Epic Games and Deep Silver announced today that the digitally-distributed PC version of Metro Exodus will be released exclusively through the Epic Games Store.
In a notice on the official Metro Exodus Steam page, it was revealed that "Later today, sales of Metro Exodus will be discontinued on Steam due to a publisher decision to make the game exclusive to another PC store.” That PC store, of course, is the Epic Games Store, which has been attracting various developers by taking a relatively small 12 percent revenue share of sales through the service. As such, the game will be selling for $50 in North America through the Epic Games Store.
Margot Robbie Reveals First Look At Harley Quinn in Birds of Prey
Margot Robbie revealed the first look as her iconic Harley Quinn for the upcoming Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) Warner Bros./DC film.
Robbie shared her new look on Instagram Monday morning, where a much more colorful Harley Quinn can be seen, in comparison to her character in 2016's Suicide Squad version.
A short teaser clip was uploaded on YouTube Monday by a user, showing the DC characters and their costumes for the upcoming Birds of Prey film.