Valve has uploaded an official teardown of its Steam Deck, two months before the portable gaming console is released.

The roughly five-minute video is a walkthrough on how to not only open up the Steam Deck but how to replace the thumbsticks and SSD included with the handheld. Despite being an official demo, Valve issues a warning at the beginning noting that, while they cannot stop you from doing so, it is strongly advising you not to open up the Steam Deck for any reason.

The main reason Valve is strongly advising you not to pry the Steam Deck open is due to the console's battery — should you puncture the battery while opening it up, there's a chance the battery may catch on fire. Noting that if you damage the battery, the Steam Deck's warranty will not cover anything that you break.

Valve also notes that while the screws holding the Steam Deck can be removed, they have a high probability of being stripped, meaning the screw becomes so damaged that it becomes difficult to remove, even with a screwdriver. More importantly, if you remove the screws, Valve warns that opening the case will weaken the Steam Deck's drop resistance with "no way to avoid" it once you open up the Steam Deck.

The teardown reveals that the SSD uses an M.2 2230 form-factor slot in every configuration of the Steam Deck, including the most affordable 64GB model which includes eMMC storage. The other two models use NVMe SSDs. Valve warns that swapping the SSD inside with another may consume too much energy, make the Steam Deck susceptible to overheating, and may negatively impact other key components such as the wireless module through electromagnetic interference.

The video also demonstrates how to remove the Steam Deck's thumbsticks, with the narrator noting it is "easy to remove," though replacing the part will be tricky. Like the other parts inside the Steam Deck, both the SSD and thumbsticks are custom to support the functionality of the Steam Deck.

Despite this, at about halfway into the video, Valve says it plans to share more information about come about replaceable (and also compatible) parts, including thumbsticks and SSDs "in the coming months." So, if you are brave enough to open up your Steam Deck and modify it to your liking, you will be happy to know that Valve is providing a resource of compatible parts and where to purchase them.

The Steam Deck is slated to be released sometime in December, but due to high demand, most people may receive one as early as next year. For more information on the Steam Deck, check out our hands-on preview.

Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.

Amazon is reportedly creating a Steam competitor that's currently named Vapour.

As reported by PC Gamer, a Twitter user has screenshots of files they claim are from the massive Twitch leak that occurred on Wednesday. Among the files are what appears to be information regarding an app called Vapour. PC Gamer says the files indicate Vapour will integrate Twitch with an online store to purchase games.

While Amazon Prime members do get a monthly rotation of free games similar to services like PS Plus, Amazon doesn't have a dedicated store or app similar to Steam.

There's also a feature of Vapour with the name Vapeworld that could be some kind of 3D chat. Various images have been found inside the Vapeworld files including potential emojis like a picture of Bob Ross and a Hearthstone card.

The PC Gamer report notes that Amazon filed a patent in 2017 called "Joining Games from a Spectating System." The patent describes the ability to watch and start live broadcasts as well as purchase games and game demos. The app would then let you download the games as well.

Twitch confirmed on Wednesday that "a breach has taken place" but it's not confirmed at this time whether the news of Vapour is accurate or not.

Vapour is not the only piece of information to come out of the Twitch leak. Twitch's source code as well as data containing the amount of money paid to streamers have also reportedly been revealed.

Twitch already had problems on their hands with Twitch streamers organizing a boycott in September 2021. The boycott's purpose was to raise awareness of the lack of features to block hate raids and other forms of bullying. Twitch responded almost a month later with a verified chat feature.

While Twitch is getting its act together, check out IGN's list of the best games of 2021 so far.

Petey Oneto is a freelance writer for IGN.

The Los Angeles City Council has voted to require proof of vaccination at movie theaters, as well as other venues, beginning next month.

Deadline reports that the council voted 11-2 to pass the ordinance, which requires COVID-19 vaccinations to enter indoor movie theaters, concerts, sporting events, restaurants, bars, gyms, and more. The new rule will take effect beginning November 6. People who fail to follow the requirement could face thousands in fines upon multiple infractions. This new ordinance in Los Angeles is similar to those seen in New York and San Francisco.

Speaking about the vote, LA City Council President Nury Martinez said, "No one will force you to get a vaccine, but if you decide not to get one, there are certain things you will not be able to do.”

The box office is starting to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest James Bond film, No Time to Die, has not premiered in North America yet, but it already made nearly $120 million in its international debut. This includes the highest single-day earnings in the U.K. and Ireland, with $11.4 million on Saturday.

In the U.S., Venom: Let There Be Carnage set a pandemic-era record with a $90 million domestic box office debut. This beat Black Widow's $80 million from earlier this year.

Other, individual events are also requiring proof of vaccination. The Call of Duty Championship League in August was one of the first esports event to require vaccination against COVID-19. PAX West 2021 also required vaccinations or negative tests. Meanwhile, Evo's in-person fighting game tournament was canceled entirely this year due to the rising threat of the Delta variant of COVID-19.

Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN. You can find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.

Michael Keaton fit into his Batman suit on the set of The Flash after 30 years since his last appearance as the character.

Keaton appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in an episode that aired on Tuesday. A clip of the episode available on YouTube features Colbert asking Keaton if he thinks he can still "fit in the original suit." Keaton replied that it has already been done.

"Svelte as ever, man," Keaton said.

Colbert began to ask, "Was it the same-," to which Keaton answered, "Same dimension. Same fitting."

Keaton provided no other details on his role in The Flash, which is set to hit theaters on November 4, 2022. Ben Affleck recently talked about the "fun" of playing Batman again and joked that he's probably under "some gag order I'm not even aware of" and was afraid to talk too much about DC's highly-anticipated upcoming production.

Keaton is likely under similar restrictions. Instead of talking about The Flash, Keaton praised Will Arnett's turn as LEGO Batman after Colbert praised Keaton's Batman performance.

"I'll tell you a great version [of Batman], and that is, if you haven't seen it or heard it, Will Arnett's LEGO Batman is really funny," Keaton said. "Like, really funny."

The Flash star Ezra Miller will make an apperance at DC FanDome on October 16, so it's likely more details will be revealed then. Check out the full DC FanDome celebrity guest list.

Flash director Andy Muschietti posted a picture on Instagram of what appears to be Michael Keaton's Batman Returns suit painted red with a Flash lightning bolt symbol on it. There is no caption with the image, so whether the remixed batsuit will actually appear in the movie remains to be seen.

Petey Oneto is a freelance writer for IGN.

HBO's The Last of Us has shared a series of major casting announcements, confirming that several characters from the original game will appear in the series, but there may be new faces too.

The show's 10-episode first season is said to be adapting 2013's The Last of Us, but executive producer Neil Druckmann has already revealed that some episodes will "deviate greatly" from the events of the acclaimed game. However, both he and showrunner Craig Mazin have assured fans that the story will only "enhance" previous material rather than "undo" it.

With shooting now fully underway, much of the show's cast has been unveiled, confirming live-action debuts for many of the game's beloved characters. There's also a few original characters created just for the series, including someone named "Mr. Adler" portrayed by Friday Night Lights actor Brad Leland, who has become the latest addition to the cast at time of writing.

Keep reading for our full rundown of who's appearing in The Last of Us — and don't forget to bookmark the page, as we'll be updating this article with all the latest casting news as it comes in.

Pedro Pascal as Joel

Pedro Pascal will play the series' lead male protagonist Joel Miller, who will be seen breaking free of an oppressive quarantine zone and journeying across a post-apocalyptic America. Pascal rose to prominence portraying Oberyn Martell on Game of Thrones. His other notable TV credits include playing Javier Peña on Narcos and Din Djarin on The Mandalorian.

Bella Ramsey as Ellie

Pascal will be headlining the series with fellow Game of Thrones alum Bella Ramsey, who will be playing Ellie, a young orphan who is immune to the virus that is ravaging Earth and must be delivered to a group called the Fireflies in order for them to create a cure. Ramsey is best known for her role as the young ruler Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones.

Gabriel Luna as Tommy

It was announced in April that Gabriel Luna had joined the cast as Joel's brother Tommy, a former soldier holding onto his idealism in the post-apocalyptic landscape. The Last of Us will mark Luna's return to HBO following his role on Season 2 of True Detective, though he's perhaps best known for playing Robbie Reyes aka Ghost Rider in Marvel's Agents of SHIELD.

Merle Dandridge as Marlene

Merle Dandridge, who voiced Marlene in both The Last of Us and a flashback in The Last of Us Part II, is reprising her role as the leader of the Fireflies in the live-action series. Her past TV credits include The Night Shift, Greenleaf, and Murphy Brown. She also portrayed no-nonsense FBI agent Kim Hammond in HBO Max's Kaley Cuoco series The Flight Attendant.

Nico Parker as Sarah

In June, Nico Parker became the newest member to join the cast of The Last of Us series. She will portay Joel's daughter Sarah following her breakout role playing Milly Farrier in Tim Burton's 2019 reimagining of Dumbo. She also starred alongside Naomie Harris and Jude Law in the 2020 HBO miniseries The Third Day, starring in three of the show's six episodes.

Jeffrey Pierce as Perry

Jeffrey Pierce, who voiced Tommy in both Naughty Dog games, is making a return to the franchise as a different character. He will be playing someone named Perry, who's described as a rebel living in one of the country's quarantine zones. As well as lending his voice to video game characters, Pierce has starred in numerous other series such as Bosch and Castle Rock.

Con O'Neill as Bill

In addition to Pierce, it was announced that Con O'Neill will be guest starring as Bill in the series. Those who have played The Last of Us will know that Bill is the man Joel and Ellie visit in the booby-trapped town of Lincoln shortly after leaving Boston. In the upcoming adaptation, the Chernobyl star is expected to play a post-pandemic survivalist.

Murray Bartlett as Frank

Murray Bartlett has been cast as Frank, Bill's partner who was briefly mentioned as a deceased character in the game. The series may recount the events that lead to Frank's death or perhaps Frank will survive and live out his days with Bill. In recent years, Bartlett has starred in HBO's The White Lotus, Netflix's Tales of the City, and Marvel's Iron Fist.

Anna Torv as Tess

Fringe star Anna Torv has been cast to play Tess in a recurring role on the series. In the game, Tess worked with Joel to smuggle weapons in and out of Boston and aided Joel in taking Ellie to the Fireflies. Interestingly, Tess' appearance in the game didn't extend through the entire playthrough, so there is a possibility her role has been expanded for the series.

Brad Leland as Mr. Adler

Friday Night Lights actor Brad Leland has also quietly joined The Last of Us cast. A subreddit for all things related to the series posted an interview found on the A-List Productions YouTube channel in which Leland revealed that he had recently travelled to Canada to shoot some scenes for the show. IMDB has him listed as playing a character called "Mr. Adler."

Keep checking back here to get all the latest casting updates for HBO's The Last of Us.

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Joker star Joaquin Phoenix apparently doesn't know if a sequel is happening.

Speaking to The Playlist, Phoenix simply said he didn't know if the rumors of Joker 2 were true. When asked if he would be on board for a sequel, Phoenix said, "there are some things we could do with this guy and could [explore] further. But as to whether we actually will? I don’t know.”

Even though Joker director Todd Phillips originally said the filmmakers "have no plan for a sequel," rumors of a potential Joker 2 started picking up steam earlier this year. In May, reports said Warner Bros. signed Phillips on to write a sequel to the 2019 movie.

After the original's box office success, Phillips said, "I think they're just giving us time, and if we can figure it out, and if Joaquin's down to do it, we would do it. But we haven't gotten near that yet." This matches Phillips' previous comments where he said Phoenix would be key to a Joker sequel.

We don't know if Phoenix actually doesn't know anything about a Joker 2, or if he's just being secretive when talking to the media.

A sequel would make sense for Warner Bros., as Joker became the first R-rated movie to gross over $1 billion worldwide. In our Joker review, we called the movie a masterpiece, saying, "Joker isn’t just an awesome comic book movie, it’s an awesome movie, period."

Logan Plant is a freelance writer for IGN. You can find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.

Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin has received a brand-new trailer and poster ahead of its exclusive streaming debut on Paramount+ on October 29, 2021.

Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin is the seventh film in the series and is the first entry since 2015's Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension. In this trailer, we get a glimpse of Emily Bader's Margot as she is on her way to meet her first biological relative in a secluded Amish community her mother used to call home.

This Halloween, The Activity is Reborn. Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin premieres October 29, exclusively on @ParamountPlus. pic.twitter.com/PLzYTkWeGy

— Paranormal Activity (@TweetYourScream) October 6, 2021

Margot, who is also a documentary filmmaker that had planned to film this important part in her life, quickly "realizes this community that welcomed them into their home might be hiding something sinister."

Directed by William Eubank and written by Christopher Landon, Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin also stars Roland Buck III, Dan Lippert, and Henry Ayers-Brown. The film is produced by Jason Blum and Oren Peli and is executive produced by Christopher Landon, Steven Schneider, and Jenny Hinkey.

Alongside Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin, Paramount+ is also releasing a feature-length documentary called Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity that will "provide fans a deep dive into the making of the 'Paranormal Activity' films with interviews, never-before-seen footage, and more. This documentary will also be released on October 29, 2021.

For more in the world of horror to help prepare you for Halloween, check out the best horror films on Netflix right now, our review of Netflix's Midnight Mass, and our list of the Top 100 Best Horror Movies of all time.

Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Horror director Mike Flanagan is working on a new series for Netflix, based on a stories written by Edgar Allan Poe.

Revealed by Netflix on Twitter, The Fall of the House of Usher will be a limited series from Flanagan, based on multiple works from Edgar Allan Poe. Those works will presumably include the short story referred to by the title, The Fall of the House of Usher, a gothic tale released in 1839. It was later published as part of Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque, a collection of Poe's gothic fiction.

Mike Flanagan has more scares headed to Netflix!

Joining The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, and his upcoming adaptation of The Midnight Club, is The Fall of the House of Usher — a new limited series based on multiple works from Edgar Allan Poe pic.twitter.com/m3y3FV1gmZ

— Netflix (@netflix) October 6, 2021

Flanagan has recently made a name for himself through his limited series for Netflix. His first two, The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor, were also adapted from famous old horror novels. Flanagan recently followed those shows up with Midnight Mass - a story of his own creation - and is also working on an adaptation of The Midnight Club, a 1994 novel written by Christopher Pike. He's also adapting Pike's 1992 novel The Season of Passage, a horror story set on Mars.

Midnight Mass scored highly with critics, and IGN gave it 9/10, stating that it is Flanagan's best work to date. Prior to working in television, Flanagan was best known for his films Hush, Oculus, and Gerald's Game. A big Stephen King fan, he also directed Doctor Sleep.

Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.

Horror director Mike Flanagan is working on a new series for Netflix, based on a stories written by Edgar Allan Poe.

Revealed by Netflix on Twitter, The Fall of the House of Usher will be a limited series from Flanagan, based on multiple works from Edgar Allan Poe. Those works will presumably include the short story referred to by the title, The Fall of the House of Usher, a gothic tale released in 1839. It was later published as part of Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque, a collection of Poe's gothic fiction.

Mike Flanagan has more scares headed to Netflix!

Joining The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, and his upcoming adaptation of The Midnight Club, is The Fall of the House of Usher — a new limited series based on multiple works from Edgar Allan Poe pic.twitter.com/m3y3FV1gmZ

— Netflix (@netflix) October 6, 2021

Flanagan has recently made a name for himself through his limited series for Netflix. His first two, The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor, were also adapted from famous old horror novels. Flanagan recently followed those shows up with Midnight Mass - a story of his own creation - and is also working on an adaptation of The Midnight Club, a 1994 novel written by Christopher Pike. He's also adapting Pike's 1992 novel The Season of Passage, a horror story set on Mars.

Midnight Mass scored highly with critics, and IGN gave it 9/10, stating that it is Flanagan's best work to date. Prior to working in television, Flanagan was best known for his films Hush, Oculus, and Gerald's Game. A big Stephen King fan, he also directed Doctor Sleep.

Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer.

Microsoft has revealed that it will be partnering with Adidas to bring the world its first-ever set of console-inspired sneakers.

In an article on its website, Microsoft announced that the collaboration will feature an all-new Xbox-inspired sneaker, called the Xbox 20th Forum Tech, in honor of the original console's 20th anniversary.

Sporting a green and black color scheme with added translucent details to finish, the Adidas sneakers take inspiration from the special edition Halo-themed original Xbox console in 2001. Microsoft says that aesthetic inspiration for the footwear was guided by the company's past.

"The Adidas Forum Tech design balances nostalgia while embracing modern technology and is symbolic of how we look at our own Xbox history — celebrating the last 20 years and looking ahead to the limitless future of gaming," says James Monosmith, Senior Sales and Marketing Manager at Xbox.

While the Xbox 20th Forum Tech sneakers may have been the first to be announced in the partnership between Microsoft and Adidas, they certainly won't be the last. Over the next few months, fans should expect to see further reveals for additional sneakers, with each inspired by the various Xbox console generations of past and present. A report back in May suggested that the Adidas collaboration would include four shoe designs.

Details surrounding how to get your hands on a pair of the limited edition lines are limited. However, Microsoft has said that fans will be able to purchase at least one set from the range later this year. For those of you hoping to find out more about upcoming drops and announcements from the Xbox x Adidas partnership, Microsoft recommends following @Xbox on Twitter.

This isn't the first time in recent months that Microsoft has entered into a partnership with a non-tech related company. In July, the brand partnered up with Krispy Kreme to bring UK fans its Xbox-themed Nexus Level Doughnut. Meanwhile, in sneaker news, Nintendo earlier this year announced their own limited-edition themed footwear. Partnering with Puma, the company announced its very own Animal Crossing New Horizons-inspired shoes.

Jared Moore is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.