Monthly Archives: July 2019
Netflix’s Point Blank Review
Point Blank is a Netflix Original movie, premiering Friday, July 12.
Netflix's latest in their line of "modestly okay" movies to doze off to is Point Blank, starring Winter Solider and Civil War combatants Anthony Mackie (who can also be seen in the new season of Black Mirror) and Frank Grillo (the Purge franchise). And before you think this might be a remodel of 1967's Point Blank -- which was based on Donald E. Westlake's The Hunter, which also spawned the Mel Gibson remake, Payback -- it's actually an American revamping of 2010's À Bout Portant, from France, about a nurse and his pregnant wife who get caught in a war between a career criminal and a cult of corrupt cops.
Aussies: Amazon Prime Day 2019 Is Almost Here
If your piggy bank was hoping to shed some winter weight before the start of bikini season, then Amazon Australia is here to give it a workout. Amazon Prime Day, the online retailer’s biggest yearly sale this side of Black Friday, is promising a "two-day parade of epic deals" when it kicks off first thing Monday.
Yes, this year’s Amazon Prime Day is set to start on July 15 at 12:01am AEST and run for 48 hours. After that, an additional 17 hours of deals from the U.S. will still be available to Aussie shoppers, ending July 17 at 5:00pm AEST. This means that Australian shoppers will enjoy 65 hours of sales in total, making our Amazon Prime Day event the longest in the world.
Iceborne – Glavenus Gameplay Revealed, Brachydios Teased
Capcom released new footage of the Monster Hunter World: Iceborne expansion, which includes gameplay featuring Glavenus, a better look at the new hub area Seliana, and a tease of Brachydios.
After showing the fierce blade-tailed Glavenus in action for the first time, the trailer moves on to show never-before-seen variant monsters. As first revealed with the Shrieking Legiana, new subspecies monsters are being introduced to Iceborne, and promise to offer "extreme, twisted variations that amp up the difficulty and require master-level hunting skills to defeat." Fulgur Anjanath uses thunder element to deal damage instead of the standard Anjanath's fire element. Ebony Odogaron uses dragon element while the standard doesn't use any element (but does inflict bleed). Players can most likely expect new armor sets for these variants as well.
Iceborne – Glavenus Gameplay Revealed, Brachydios Teased
Capcom released new footage of the Monster Hunter World: Iceborne expansion, which includes gameplay featuring Glavenus, a better look at the new hub area Seliana, and a tease of Brachydios.
After showing the fierce blade-tailed Glavenus in action for the first time, the trailer moves on to show never-before-seen variant monsters. As first revealed with the Shrieking Legiana, new subspecies monsters are being introduced to Iceborne, and promise to offer "extreme, twisted variations that amp up the difficulty and require master-level hunting skills to defeat." Fulgur Anjanath uses thunder element to deal damage instead of the standard Anjanath's fire element. Ebony Odogaron uses dragon element while the standard doesn't use any element (but does inflict bleed). Players can most likely expect new armor sets for these variants as well.
11 Tricks You Didn’t Know Your Console Could Do
Today, some of the internet had its mind blown by a useful, if often-overlooked, PS4 fact. If you select a hidden trophy and press square it'll tell you what the trophy is.
This may seem like common sense to some but for anyone who was unaware, it's a game-changer. It's easy to overlook the nuanced features of consoles so here are a few things about the PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch you may have missed.
11 Tricks You Didn’t Know Your Console Could Do
Today, some of the internet had its mind blown by a useful, if often-overlooked, PS4 fact. If you select a hidden trophy and press square it'll tell you what the trophy is.
This may seem like common sense to some but for anyone who was unaware, it's a game-changer. It's easy to overlook the nuanced features of consoles so here are a few things about the PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch you may have missed.
This Avenger Made More Than Downey
Update, July 11: Per Forbes' most recent Celebrity 100 earnings list, we now know how much money the top six Avengers made last year.
Thor's Chris Hemsworth and Iron Man's Robert Downey, Jr. took the top two spots. The Avengers stars amassed an impressive $340 million in earnings combined. Here's a list of much the top six Avengers each made:
- Chris Hemsworth (Thor) - $76.4 million
- Robert Downey, Jr. (Iron Man) - $66 million
Best Gaming Chairs 2019: Top Computer Chairs for PC Gamers
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As gamers, we’re incredibly devoted to the hardware supporting our hobby. Consoles, graphics cards, peripherals—let's be honest, we're kind of obsessed. But despite all the time and attention spent acquiring the best gear, one simple but important component is often overlooked: where to rest our butts.
That's where a good gaming chair comes into play. It doesn't have to be labeled as such, either: any chair you're sitting in while gaming technically becomes a gaming chair. That said, the best gaming chairs aren't just the chaise lounger you play the Nintendo Switch on. No, you want something comfy, yet supportive, for those long hours of gaming. Without further ado, here are the best gaming chairs.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Is Running Out of Lightsabers
If you're planning on doing some big spending at the recently opened Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge theme park, you might come away disappointed. As reported by CNBC, fans are complaining about a shortage of lightsabers, droid components and other souvenirs at the park.
While this shortage isn't currently impacting fans who pay the $200 reservation fee to build personalized lightsabers at Savi's Workshop, the Kyber Crystal pieces are a different story. Kyber Crystal packs are widely reported to be sold out at the park, with only the individual Jedi and Sith Holocron sets still available to purchase. Additionally, attendees are complaining that the replica lightsabers based on those seen in the movies are selling out.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Is Running Out of Lightsabers
If you're planning on doing some big spending at the recently opened Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge theme park, you might come away disappointed. As reported by CNBC, fans are complaining about a shortage of lightsabers, droid components and other souvenirs at the park.
While this shortage isn't currently impacting fans who pay the $200 reservation fee to build personalized lightsabers at Savi's Workshop, the Kyber Crystal pieces are a different story. Kyber Crystal packs are widely reported to be sold out at the park, with only the individual Jedi and Sith Holocron sets still available to purchase. Additionally, attendees are complaining that the replica lightsabers based on those seen in the movies are selling out.