Monthly Archives: May 2019
Here’s Why the Voice of Claptrap in Borderlands 3 Is Different
Borderlands 3's Claptrap, as many fans noticed from this week's gameplay reveal, has a new voice, and both Gearbox and the original voice actor have weighed in on why that is.
The original voice actor for Claptrap, David Eddings, revealed on Twitter that he wasn’t reprising his role in Borderlands 3 as he allegedly “... insisted on getting paid for my performance and all of a sudden they couldn't afford me."
Amazing but Fake Left 4 Dead 3 Trailer Leaves Fans With Wild Theories
A suspicious teaser for Left 4 Dead 3 was posted on YouTube yesterday, and though it’s been confirmed as a fake, that hasn’t stopped fans from coming up with some absolutely wild theories surrounding the video.
The fake teaser, which can be found here, is the only upload from YouTube channel Clusterflu961, and the only detail associated with the account is that it originates from Canada. The video itself has the extraordinarily memorable title "20190611wVLACgXBSwO4eVv.021162_h264” and despite this unassuming moniker, managed to amass over 280,000 views over the course of a day.
The final shot of Clusterflu961’s fake teaser.
Game of Thrones Showrunners Hint THAT Threat May Still Remain
Warning: full SPOILERS for Game of Thrones Season 8, Episode 3 “The Long Night”!
Even though Arya Stark seemingly killed the Night King, shattering him into ice and causing all of his forces to crumble, the threat of the White Walkers may not be gone, according to Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.
During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Jimmy asked if we are for sure done with the White Walkers after the events of “The Long Night,” and Benioff responded, “Yeah, we’re not going to answer that.”
This curious response suddenly opens the door to the possibility that the threat of the White Walkers remains. Perhaps destroying the Night King isn’t as easy as one Valyrian steel stab to the tummy. He is a powerful magical entity, after all, so what if he can reconstitute himself? Maybe they’re going by Warcraft’s Lich King rules and there must always be a Night King, meaning Arya unknowingly inherited his powers and will become the Night Queen. We know so little about the Night King and the White Walkers that it’s hard to say exactly how their threat could remain, but in a show known for mind-blowing twists, anything could happen.
Microsoft Giving Away Godzilla-Themed Xbox One X’s
Microsoft has announced that they will be giving away four exclusive Xbox One X consoles designed around the upcoming Godzilla: King of the Monsters movie.
Announced in a post on Xbox Wire, hopeful winners can enter into the contest by retweeting this tweet from the official Xbox Twitter account.
The consoles are each themed after a famous kaiju, and feature unique design elements to represent each. "Each console highlights the distinct features of arguably some the most popular monsters in pop-culture history," explains a release from Microsoft. "The bioluminescent beauty of Mothra, the volcanic rage of Rodan, the triple-headed King Ghidorah, and the King of Monsters himself, Godzilla."
Ubisoft Announces Ghost Recon World Premiere Event
Update 5/6: Ubisoft officially announced that a Ghost Recon world premiere event is coming on May 9 at 11:30 a.m. PT.
Revealed through Twitter, the announcement reads "Calling all Ghosts. Tune into the #GhostRecon World Premiere event May 9 at 11:30 am PT.” Ubisoft did not specifically relate this announcement to Wildlands, though considering last week’s tease involving Skell Technology, it’s still likely related to the open world title. Fans can watch the live announcement through an Ubisoft YouTube livestream.
Get Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Battle Edition for $12
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The next early-unlock game for Humble Monthly Bundle subscribers is another big one: subscribe right now for $12 to unlock Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Battle Edition for just $12, and more games unlock as part of the bundle on June 7.
Last month's early unlock was Assassin's Creed Origins, and the remaining games for the bundle are available now to subscribers. If you weren't already a subscriber, you missed out unfortunately.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Battle Edition includes the multi-player and the battle royale Blackout modes. It also includes the following digital extras, according to Humble:
Razer Announces Star Wars Themed Gaming Gear
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In honor May the 4th, Razer is releasing a Stormtrooper themed set of gaming peripherals. The new hardware includes a tenkeyless mechanical keyboard, a wireless mouse, and an extra large gaming mat for your mouse. The products are for sale on Razer's site as of today, and if you order all three the company will grant you a small discount on the bundle.
The Best Star Wars Deals and Gifts for Star Wars Day
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Few film franchises are epic enough to have their own annual event, but Star Wars has always been exceptional. May the 4th has become an official celebration of Star Wars, with fans around the world using it as a chance to celebrate the franchise's film series, books and culture.
It seems everyone wants to feel the Force, with LEGO joining in the act by discounting Star Wars related products on Star Wars day to over the weekend. If you're a die-hard Star Wars fan, or have a close friend who is totally in love with the franchise, this is a weekend you don't want to miss. With up to 33% off selected LEGO Star Wars sets at Amazon, plus the iconic Sphero BB-8 available for a great price, we've rounded up some of the best deals on toys and gadgets to help you celebrate Star Wars day.
First Five Call of Duty League Teams Announced
Activision has announced the first five esport teams taking part in the upcoming Call of Duty league.
As part of the company’s first quarter earnings results yesterday, Activision announced that the city of Atlanta, Dallas, New York, Paris, and Toronto will all have teams compete in the new global league.
Atlanta’s team will be owned by Atlanta Esports Ventures, the Dallas team by Envy Gaming, the New York team by Sterling.VC, the Paris team by c0ntact Gaming, and Toronto team by OverActive Media.
The structure of the league and city-based team franchises is akin to the Overwatch League, which Activision Blizzard has experienced solid success with over the last year.
Ryan Reynolds Originally Had a Different Voice for Detective Pikachu
Ryan Reynolds has revealed that he originally wanted to use a different voice for his character in Pokemon Detective Pikachu.
Talking to chat show host Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show on Thursday night (via The Hollywood Reporter), Reynolds - who voices the titular Pikachu in the film - explained that his original idea for the detective electric mouse’s voice was a “film noir” style approach. It would be like “Who Framed Roger Rabbit had a baby with Blade Runner,” said Reynolds.
But apparently the film’s producers were less keen on the idea. “Or maybe just do Ryan Reynolds... Maybe shut up and do the other thing," Reynolds said they suggested.