Xbox Game Pass has kicked off the new year with a bang. While a full list of new arrivals for January has not been announced, Microsoft announced this week that it has added Grand Theft Auto V to the Xbox One edition of the service, letting you play the full campaign or jump into GTA Online if you have a Gold (or Game Pass Ultimate ) subscription.GTA 5 received a positive critical reception including a 9/10 from GameSpot when it launched on PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2013, but its ports to current-generation platforms and ongoing support for GTA Online have kept it going strong for years. The latest update, released in December, added the Diamond Casino Heist. The sprawling multiplayer mission lets you plan a big score with various approaches. Unexpected problems appear on the fly, to boost replayability.If you enjoy your time in Los Santos enough to buy some DLC, the Game Pass membership entitles you to 10% discounts on the Criminal Enterprise Starter Pack or Shark Cash Cards. You can also save 20% on the base game to add it to your permanent collection. And if you don't have Game Pass yet, you can buy your first three months of a Game Pass Ultimate subscription for $1 through January 6.Have you seen the news lately? pic.twitter.com/fYxxQI06tD — Xbox Game Pass (@XboxGamePass) January 3, 2020Including GTA 5 in Game Pass is a surprise, especially given that the game is still consistently a top-seller after so many years. It even made the NPD list of top-sellers in October and November, in the midst of a busy shopping season filled with new game releases.GTA 5 is playable now on Xbox Game Pass, and presumably there will be other games coming later this month to Game Pass. The service recently added some other notable games like The Witcher 3 and Pillars of Eternity. If you need more recommendations for games to try on the service, check out our top Xbox Game Pass picks.Info from Gamespot.com

Whether it's video games, movies, or TV shows, entertainment is filled with iconic tools of warfare, and much of the stories we love are defined by them; the Pulse Rifle is synonymous with the Aliens franchise; the Man With No Name's mystique and effortless cool is heightened by the revolver he whips out in the squint of an eye; and the sound of a bullet from the Intervention hitting an enemy immediately conjures up Call of Duty-flavoured nostalgia.These weapons are the focus of Loadout, a new show that will identify some of pop culture's most influential armaments and explore them in-depth. Each week, host Dave Jewitt will tackle a different weapon, delve into its origins, examine how it has been used, and lay out the impact it has had on pop culture.In Episode 1, Loadout takes hold of the revolver, a legendary weapon that has been present from the earliest days of cinema to the current era of video games. Why is it so popular? For Episode 2, Dave takes a look at The Intervention, a weapon that Call of Duty players will be intimately familiar with and, given its status as arguably the most meme-able video game weapon, you may know it even if you haven't played the shooter series. For Episode 3, Dave delves into the world of Warhammer 40k to explore the history of an iconic sci-fi weapon.Episode four delves into the history of the rocket launcher, a staple weapon for video games. Its use spans everything from first-person shooters like Quake and Doom, to fighting games like Smash Bros., courtesy of Metal Gear's Solid Snake. But the origins of the rocket launcher might surprise you. Episode five is all about the Pulse Rifle, which fans of Aliens will no doubt be very familiar with. The Pulse Rifle is almost as recognisable as the Xenomorph itself and went on to be featured in games, as well as influence other science fiction material.New episodes of Loadout will air every Saturday and you can find them on GameSpot's YouTube channel--make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.Episode 5: The Pulse Rifle Episode 4: The Rocket LauncherEpisode 3: The BolterEpisode 2: The InterventionEpisode 1: Revolvers Info from Gamespot.com

The Epic Games Store is ringing in 2020 by giving away three free PC games until January 9 at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET. The freebies represent the end of Epic's 12 Days of Free Games promotion that actually ended up lasting a full two weeks. To claim the free games, you just need to have a free Epic account.Two of the free games come from the Darksiders series. If you haven't played the post-apocalyptic action series that pits angels against demons, now's your chance to start from the beginning of the saga. Darksiders Warmastered Edition and Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition are remastered versions of the first two games in the series. Both games offer quality hack and slash gameplay and awesome atmospheres. Darksiders received an 8/10 in GameSpot's original 2010 review, and Darksiders II earned an 8.5/10 in GameSpot's original 2012 review.If you like what you play, you can move onto 2018's Darksiders 3 and the recently-released Darksiders Genesis, which introduces more role-playing mechanics and a new top-down perspective. Quite a departure from Darksiders, Steep is a 2016 extreme sports sim from Ubisoft. Though focused on snowboarding and skiing, Steep also has paragliding, sledding, base jumping, and wingsuit flying. Steep earned a 7/10 in GameSpot's review. Critic Leif Johnson praised the open world mountain and the game's overall variety while lamenting the lack of objective rewards beyond cosmetics. Get Darksiders, Darksiders II, and Steep free at Epic Info from Gamespot.com

2020 is here, and with the new year, Sony has announced the first month of free PS4 games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. January 2020's lineup will go free beginning on Tuesday, January 6, so be sure to snag December's games--Titanfall 2 and Monster Energy Supercross--before then.Starting January 6, PS Plus users with a PlayStation 4 can claim Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection and Goat Simulator. This effectively gets you four games, as The Nathan Drake Collection is a remastered compilation of the first three games in the series: Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, and Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (although only the single-player components are included in all three). Both of the PS Plus titles are free until February 3, and you'll have access to both of them for as long as you're subscribed to PlayStation Plus. Once they become available, you can claim them through the links below.PS Plus free games for January 2020Available January 6 - February 3Uncharted: The Nathan Drake CollectionGoat SimulatorGameSpot's Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection review scored the game an 8/10, thanks in part to its more stable frame rate and the "masterful pacing of Uncharted 2 and 3.""Uncharted: Drake's Fortune was a fine game in 2007, but its wrinkles are deeper now, its age more apparent," critic Mike Mahardy wrote. "With Uncharted 2 and 3, though, Naughty Dog transcended Drake's own small beginnings. The Nathan Drake Collection is a firsthand account of Naughty Dog's growth as a storyteller, and this collection is the best way to relive that history, and witness its transformation up close."Goat Simulator, on the other hand, is a hilarious romp through multiple open worlds that each offer ample opportunity for goat shenanigans. There's no denying it's a weird game, but if you're the kind of person who likes to mess around, inadvertently cause explosions, and stick your goat tongue to things to see what happens, then Goat Simulator is absolutely worth trying when it goes free with PlayStation Plus. Best Deals This Week PS4 Holiday Sale Round Two Starts Now: Huge Savings On 2019's Best Games A Trio Of Great PC Games Are Free Right Now Amazon's Huge End-Of-Year Sale Includes PS4, Xbox One, And Switch Games Best Buy Is Practically Begging People To Buy Starlink: Battle For Atlas GameStop's Weekly Deals Include Discounts On Some Of 2019's Best Games Info from Gamespot.com

Sony has announced the PlayStation 5 is coming this holiday season, which leaves less than 12 months for the company to announce all the details in preparation for launch. If Sony follows the roadmap set by the PS4, the PS5's big debut could be extremely close.PS4 Reveal Event's Date, Time, And LocationIn January 2013, Sony invited media to attend a special "PlayStation Meeting" to take place on February 20 at 6 PM PT in New York City. The showcase took place at the Hammerstein Ballroom, and it was during the event that the company outlined the PlayStation 4 launch plans.This event was the first we'd heard of the PS4's tech specs, with a detailed breakdown from hardware architect Mark Cerny. The event also showed the DualShock 4 controller with Share functionality, a PlayStation smartphone app, and promised games would be playable while downloading. It also gave a launch window of holiday 2013.If Sony follows this timeline, which would allow maximum time for its retail partners to prepare for the holiday season, we can expect a similar rollout of information. The debut would take place in the first quarter, possibly as early as February. The 2013 event was scheduled for the evening, giving US fans who wanted to watch live from home the opportunity to do so after work. That time would be all the more important now, as publishers have increasingly messaged directly to fans.E3 No-Show?Alternatively, Sony could hold its announcements for the second quarter, near or even overlapping with E3. The annual ESA event is usually a showcase for new hardware, and will likely be the first public hands-on with Sony's primary competitor, the Xbox Series X. Sony may skip the event altogether, as it did in 2019. It hasn't given any public indication that it plans to come back this year.Ceding the E3 ground to Microsoft would allow the industry's biggest event to focus almost entirely on Sony's chief competition. Sony may not be keen on giving Microsoft such a gift, so it could counter-program with its own event even if it doesn't attend the show. That could be the reveal of the PlayStation 5, or it could be a public showing that builds upon the momentum from an earlier reveal event.What We Know So FarWhenever Sony chooses to lift the curtains, it will add much more to the limited details we have so far. Sony has begun talking about the PlayStation 5, but very rarely and in a tight-lipped manner. In fact, the company only confirmed late in 2019 that the system would be called the PlayStation 5 at all.So far we know that the PS5 will be backwards compatible with PS4 games, and your older games will run faster thanks to the new system's solid-state drive. A leaked comparison video showed the load times on PS5 as compared to a PS4 Pro.Sony's official video comparing performance of PS4 Pro vs next-gen PlayStation pic.twitter.com/2eUROxKFLq — Takashi Mochizuki (@mochi_wsj) May 21, 2019We also know the system will use an AMD CPU based on a third-gen Ryzen. It will have eight cores of the Zen 2 microchip. The graphics chip will be a custom version of the Radeon Navi. All that hardware power is said to support 8K resolution, and ray-tracing for both graphical and audio effects. Sony has also confirmed it will include a Blu-ray disc drive, which can play 4K Blu-rays. Finally, it will be compatible with PSVR in some capacity, and Sony issued a statement promising increased energy efficiency as part of a UN initiative.The PS5 controller will replace the rumble tech from the last several PlayStation controllers with new haptic feedback. It will also include adaptive triggers on L2 and R2, which allows developers to adjust the resistance. Sony says that these two features working in conjunction with each other creates a unique simulation experience. A new UI will allow you to view more details about friends' games without opening the applications.What We Don't Know YetThat leaves plenty for Sony to reveal, whenever the company decides to do so. We haven't been given solid information on the price, release date, or launch lineup. We have no information on what the hardware--the console or controllers themselves--will actually look like. And the company's commitment to more nebulous ideas like PSVR aside, we don't know exactly what that means.Most significantly, we haven't seen any of these hardware or UI features in action. Hearing about features like ray-tracing is one thing; seeing the difference it can make to an environment in a real game is another one entirely. Seeing the PS5 load Spider-Man much faster than usual was nice, but a new console launch demands some graphical "wow" moments. Sony is sure to provide those with a look at next-generation software running on the PlayStation 5. PlayStation 5 News When Is More PS5 Info Coming? A Look Back At PS4's Reveal Event Everything We Know About PS5's Price, Specs, Games, And Release Window PlayStation 5 Controller Patents Show Off Next Gen Design Changes PlayStation Controllers Explained, And What Could Be Next For PS5 PS5 Officially Announced, Release Window Set For 2020 Info from Gamespot.com

Nintendo is kicking off the new year with another look at one of 2020's biggest Switch titles, Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Ahead of the game's release in March, the company has shared a new trailer that offers another brief glimpse at its gameplay--as well as our first look at a returning fan-favorite character.The video, which you can watch below, is presented as a commercial for Nook Inc.'s Deserted Island Getaway Package. An audience of Animal Crossing characters watches clips of some of the new tasks you'll be able to perform in the game, such as collecting material to craft furniture and paving pathways with a new trowel tool.What's most notable about the trailer, however, is that it also provides our first glimpse at Isabelle. Up until now, Isabelle has only been teased for New Horizons, but her appearance in the video confirms she'll indeed return in the game, and her excited reaction to the clips of island life seems to suggest she'll play a fairly major role.In addition to the trailer, Nintendo has released a handful of new Animal Crossing: New Horizons screenshots on the game's Japanese website, along with new key art. The latter in particular is interesting because it reveals two new characters and offers another look at Isabelle, who seems to be showing a village around the island--possibly hinting at her role. Harvey, the dog who runs the RV campground in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, can also be spotted in the background, confirming he'll likewise be returning in New Horizons. You can take a look at new screens and key art below.Animal Crossing: New Horizons launches for Nintendo Switch on March 20, 2020. No pre-order bonuses for the game have been announced yet, but you can already reserve a copy at various retailers. You can learn more in our Animal Crossing: New Horizon's pre-order guide, and be sure to check out our roundup of everything we know about New Horizons to catch up on all the details that have been revealed so far.Info from Gamespot.com

In 2008, Dave Filoni brought Star Wars fans an amazing animated series that expanded on a conflict in the SW universe that the movies glossed over, the Clone Wars. Over the course of six seasons and taking place between the movies Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, the battle between the Separatists and the Republic army--which consisted of Clones and Jedi. At SDCC 2018, it was revealed Season 7 would be arriving to Disney+. We're only a month away from the release of the new season, but what is this season going to be about and when does it premiere?Based on the trailer for the show's return that was released in August, this season of Clone Wars is headed a few different places, and we could even see a connection between this show at Disney+'s The Mandalorian. More than likely, this season will cover the final days of the Clone Wars.In the trailer which you can see above, Ahsoka Tano and Bo-Katan are seen together, and we know that Bo-Katan has possession of the Darksaber at this time--which Moff Gideon is seen holding in the final episode of The Mandalorian.The real kicker is the appearance of Darth Maul, whose history is tied to Mandalore, as he help cause the civil war there and took it over with the Shadow Collective. He also had possession briefly of the Darksaber and caused Death Watch--the Mandalorian group--to splinter. Needless to say, Maul's inclusion in this trailer may mean we'll finally get to see Palpatine's Order 66 playout in this final season, which will mark the end of the Clone Wars.Although it's a month away from the new season, Disney has yet to reveal exactly when the show will be hitting the service, outside of the month it will begin airing. We do know there will be 12 episodes in the season though, and we'll keep you updated when the specific dates are revealed.Clone Wars Season 7 release schedule:Episode 1 - FebruaryEpisode 2Episode 3Episode 4Episode 5Episode 6Episode 7Episode 8Episode 9Episode 10Episode 11Episode 12Season 7 of The Clone Wars comes to Disney+ in February. Star Wars News Clone Wars Season 7 On Disney Plus: When Does It Air And What We Know About The Star Wars Series The Mandalorian Episode 8: 11 Easter Eggs And References You Might Have Missed Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker - 48 Easter Eggs From Past Movies Star Wars Timeline: How To Watch It All In Order On Disney Plus Info from Gamespot.com

Pokemon Go is kicking off the new year with a variety of events this month, including the return of the Legendary Pokemon Heatran. Before it arrives, however, you still have a little time left to catch the current Legendary, Virizion, but you'll need to act fast as it leaves the game on January 7.Until then, you can encounter Virizion in five-star Raids. As usual, you'll first need to team up with other players and battle the Legendary Pokemon before you can earn a chance to catch it. Virizion is a dual Grass/Fighting type, which makes it especially vulnerable to Flying Pokemon like Zapdos and Lugia. Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic, and Fairy types also have an advantage over Virizion.Once Virizion leaves Raids, the aforementioned Heatran will take its place until February 4. Heatran was previously available in Pokemon Go, but this time around, you'll have your first chance to capture its Shiny form. You can read more details on the official Pokemon Go website.In the meantime, Pokemon Go's Hatchathon event returns for another year from January 2-16. During that time, you'll be able to hatch party hat-wearing versions of Pichu and Wurmple, while party hat Pikachu, Raticate, and Wobbuffet will appear in the wild and Raids. You'll also earn extra Stardust, Rare Candies, and other rewards like the Unova Stone when you walk certain distances.On top of that, a new Research Breakthrough reward is available this month. Each time you achieve a Research Breakthrough in January, you'll encounter a Lapras that knows Ice Shard or Ice Beam, making this the first time you can get the Pokemon with those moves since 2018.Finally, January 2020's Community Day is set for Sunday, January 19, although Niantic has not yet revealed this month's featured Pokemon. You can catch up on more Pokemon Go news below. Pokemon Go News Pokemon Go: New Legendary, Virizion, Now Available Pokemon Go's First Community Day Of 2020 Dated Pokemon Go Adding New Buddy Adventure Feature Pokemon Go December 2019 Field Research Task List New Pokemon Go Event Makes It Much Easier To Get Evolution Items Info from Gamespot.com

To celebrate the arrival of 2020, Entertainment Earth is hosting a New Year sale on action figures, Funko Pops, statues, plushies, and much more from some of the most popular entertainment franchises on the planet. You'll find discounts up to 90% off on everything from Star Wars action figures to Marvel and DC Funko Pops to Doctor Who glassware.Entertainment Earth's New Year Sale runs through January 14 and includes more than 900 different products. Some of the highlights of the sale include steep discounts on Hasbro's awesome Black Series Star Wars action figures and a large assortment of Funko Pops and vinyl figures starting at roughly $3 a piece.You can browse the whole sale at Entertainment Earth. The online retailer makes things simple, as you can easily narrow down search results to only see what you're interested in. You can start by choosing a theme (entertainment franchise) and then further narrow down the results by specific characters. Alternatively, you can search by manufacturer. So if you're only interested in Funko Pops, you can easily clear any non-Funko items from your results. See all deals at Entertainment Earth If you're looking to expand your collection of Funko Pops, here are some of our picks for the best Pop deals in Entertainment Earth's New Year Sale.Best Funko Pop deals at Entertainment EarthFreddy (Shazam) -- $3.39Darla (Shazam) -- $2.59Eugene (Shazam) -- $3.39Mary (Shazam) -- $3.39Pedro (Shazam) -- $3.39Amphibian Man (The Shape of Water) -- $4.49Chrome Ant-Man -- $8.09Solo Qi'ra (Star Wars) -- $3.39Tobias Beckett (Star Wars) -- $3.19Nick Fury (Captain Marvel) -- $5.09Talos (Captain Marvel) -- $5.09There's plenty more than just Funko Pops in the sale, especially when it comes to Star Wars; check out a few of our favorites below. Star Wars Black Series action figuresStar Wars The Black Series six-inch action figures (8 figures) | $72 ($175)Wave 16 of Hasbro's Black Series Star Wars action figures comes with eight figures total, though two are duplicates. Each figure normally hovers around $20, but you can grab the lot for under 10 bucks a figure. Here's what you get:Han Solo (2)Range Trooper (2)Grand Moff TarkinLando CalrissianJawaDeath Star Trooper See at Entertainment Earth Star Wars vintage action figures Star Wars Vintage Collection action figures (8 figures) | $54 ($110)Modeled after the old Kenner-style figures released in the '70s and '80s, you can get wave one for more than 50% off. Like the Black Series figures above, the Vintage Collection comes with eight figures (two duplicates).ReyKylo RenJyn ErsoHoth Rebel SoldierSupreme Leader Snoke (2)First Order Stormtrooper (2) See at Entertainment Earth Star Wars: The Force Awakens TIE FighterStar Wars: The Force Awakens Die-Cast Metal TIE Fighter | $29.79 ($70)Manufactured by Hot Wheels, this premium Star Wars collectible comes in at 6 inches by 3.5 inches. This First Order TIE Fighter is based off of the design in The Force Awakens and is made entirely of die-cast metal, giving it a quality feel and look. See at Entertainment Earth Info from Gamespot.com

Vince Zampella, co-founder of Apex Legends and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order developer Respawn Entertainment, will head up EA DICE's LA-based studio, the Los Angeles Times reports. Under Zampella's leadership, EA plans to expand the outfit and have it release an "original" game.Up until now, the LA-based DICE studio has primarily been responsible for providing support for DICE Stockholm, developer of the Battlefield franchise. According to the LA Times profile, the office will remain separate from both Respawn and DICE Stockholm under Zampella's leadership, but will "probably" be rebranded to establish its own identity."We will probably rebrand," Zampella says. "We want to give it a new image. We want people to say, 'This is a destination you can go and make new content.' I think they've kind of gotten the branding that they are the support studio for DICE Stockholm. I think rebranding is important for showing people, 'Hey! Come work here. We're going to do some amazing things.'"While he leads the LA DICE office, Zampella says he will remain on as head of Respawn. Meanwhile, Jedi Fallen Order director Stig Asmussen will lead Respawn's narrative-driven branch, Chad Grenier will oversee Apex Legends, and Peter Hirschmann will helm the previously announced VR Medal of Honor game for Oculus Rift called Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. Zampella teases "there might be more" projects underway at the studio as well.Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond is slated to release in 2020. The game is set in World War II and has players assume the role of an OSS agent who's charged with subverting and fighting back against Nazis. In addition to a multiplayer mode, the game will feature a single-player campaign that is estimated to last 10-12 hours, along with mini documentaries produced in cooperation with World War II veterans.Prior to co-founding Respawn, Zampella co-founded Infinity Ward, the studio best known for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series. Info from Gamespot.com

Xbox Game Pass has kicked off the new year with a bang. While a full list of new arrivals for January has not been announced, Microsoft announced today that it has added Grand Theft Auto V to the Xbox One edition of the service, letting you play the full campaign or jump into GTA Online if you have a Gold (or Game Pass Ultimate ) subscription.GTA 5 received a positive critical reception including a 9/10 from GameSpot when it launched on PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2013, but its ports to current-generation platforms and ongoing support for GTA Online have kept it going strong for years. The latest update, released in December, added the Diamond Casino Heist. The sprawling multiplayer mission lets you plan a big score with various approaches. Unexpected problems appear on the fly, to boost replayability.If you enjoy your time in Los Santos enough to buy some DLC, the Game Pass membership entitles you to 10% discounts on the Criminal Enterprise Starter Pack or Shark Cash Cards. You can also save 20% on the base game to add it to your permanent collection. And if you don't have Game Pass yet, you can buy your first three months of a Game Pass Ultimate subscription for $1 through January 6.Have you seen the news lately? pic.twitter.com/fYxxQI06tD — Xbox Game Pass (@XboxGamePass) January 3, 2020Including GTA 5 in Game Pass is a surprise, especially given that the game is still consistently a top-seller after so many years. It even made the NPD list of top-sellers in October and November, in the midst of a busy shopping season filled with new game releases.GTA 5 is playable now on Xbox Game Pass, and presumably there will be other games coming later this month to Game Pass. The service recently added some other notable games like The Witcher 3 and Pillars of Eternity. If you need more recommendations for games to try on the service, check out our top Xbox Game Pass picks.Info from Gamespot.com

Marvel's Infinity Saga spanned a whopping 23 movies, but the four Avengers movies will always be seen as the tentpoles. Last August, Best Buy released a gorgeous steelbook box set featuring all four Avengers movies in 4K UHD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and digital. Though it usually goes for $150, collectors can pick it up for $50 off right now.Includes 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and digital versions of all four Avengers moviesThe Avengers (2012)Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)Avengers: Infinity War (2018)Avengers: Endgame (2019) See at Best Buy At $100, this is the lowest price we've seen for the Avengers 4-Movie Collection, besting the $120 Black Friday price. The Best Buy-exclusive box set includes four individually packaged steelbooks, each emblazoned with the Avengers logo.Make no mistake about it: This is a really good deal. Individual (non-steelbook) 4K UHD versions of the Avengers movies go for around $30 each. You're getting each movie for $25, with the added benefit of this being a collector's item that will likely become scarce in the coming years (maybe even months).As an added bonus, the collection includes an exclusive letter written by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige.Even in an era where streaming services dominant home media, Best Buy often releases attractive Blu-ray box sets. Star Wars fans will want to check out Best Buy's Skywalker Saga box set, which includes all nine mainline films and is available to pre-order now. Best Deals This Week PS4 Holiday Sale Round Two Starts Now: Huge Savings On 2019's Best Games A Trio Of Great PC Games Are Free Right Now Amazon's Huge End-Of-Year Sale Includes PS4, Xbox One, And Switch Games Best Buy Is Practically Begging People To Buy Starlink: Battle For Atlas GameStop's Weekly Deals Include Discounts On Some Of 2019's Best Games Info from Gamespot.com

The first major Disney+ original series The Mandalorian has come to a close, with Season 2 coming this fall. That's not all that will be arriving in 2020, as a video showcasing this year's Disney+ offerings revealed that the Marvel series WandaVision has been moved up for a 2020 release. That means both Star Wars and Marvel properties will each be getting two new series in 2020.In the video, which you can check out below, Disney shows off plenty of new original series and movies that are slated to arrive this year. Aside from WandaVision--a series following Avengers characters Wanda... and Vision--The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series also hits the service sometime this year, which began filming in late 2019. Additionally, a second season of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series will be coming in the fall, and there are plenty of specials that looked to be under the NatGeo banner, exploring the animal kingdom.Is this not what 2020 vision means? From #ToyStory 4 and Aladdin to #LizzieMcGuire and WandaVision, here’s a look into our future at the blockbusters and Originals coming to #DisneyPlus this year. pic.twitter.com/QHGMHat89n — Disney+ (@disneyplus) January 1, 2020Unfortunately, there are no release dates attached to any of these shows yet. Clone Wars Season 7 will be the first of these series to hit the service, but as of this writing, it doesn't have a specific release date outside of February. A few of these originals are slated for the fall, but that's all we know.If you can't watch the video, check out the list of original programming coming to Disney+ this year.Disney+ original programming for 2020:The Mandalorian Season 2WandaVisionThe Falcon and the Winter SoldierStar Wars: The Clone Wars Season 7Lizzie McGuireMuppets NowThe Phineas & Ferb Movie: Candace Against the UniverseHigh School Musical: The Musical: The Series: Season 2Diary of a Future PresidentShort Circuit: Experimental FilmsLamp Life (Toy Story spin-off)Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were MadeStar GirlPenguinsDolphin ReefElephantSecret Society of Second Born RoyalsRogue TripBecoming Disney Plus News Clone Wars Season 7 On Disney Plus: When Does It Air And What We Know About The Star Wars Series What's New To Disney Plus This Week? Movies, TV Shows, And Originals The Mandalorian Schedule: When Does Season 2 Release On Disney Plus? Disney Plus: 16 Essential The Simpsons Episodes You Need To Rewatch Right Now Info from Gamespot.com

This weekend's visit by weekend vendor Xur in Destiny 2 marks the very first of the new year. As usual, Xur brings a host of Exotics that can help you fill out your collection get some advantages in PvE and PvP activities, as well as a handy Fated Engram to get you one item you don't already have and that's not in his inventory.If you're cramming activities to upgrade your Sundial obelisks or complete more baked treats for The Dawning, visiting Xur can be a great way to get yourself new items that can help. While you're at it, be sure to check out our Dawning recipe guide to help you make all the treats you need to unlock the holiday event's Exotic sparrow. Here's where to find Xur from today until the weekly reset on January 7 and what items are in his inventory.Xur LocationXur is located on Io in the Giant's Scar area this weekend. He's offering Lord of Wolves as his Exotic weapon. For Hunters, Xur has ST0MP-EE5 leg armor; for Titans, it's Dunemarchers leg armor; and for Warlocks, you can get Sanguine Alchemy chest armor.To find Xur's location, spawn in at the Giant's Scar transmat zone, then ride your sparrow north through the archway. Head to the left side of the area and look for a cave set into the wall. Xur hangs out inside. Destiny 2 News And Guides Where Is Xur? Destiny 2 Exotic Location, Weapon, And Armor (January 3-7) Destiny 2 EDZ Obelisk Bug: How To Activate The Obelisk Destiny 2 Riven Dawning Gift: Here's How To Give Cookies To The Raid Boss Destiny 2: The Dawning 2019 Recipes, All Cookie Ingredients, Gifts, And Rewards Guide Xur InventoryThe inventory Xur brings to the solar system this weekend isn't too impressive, although he does sport one Year Two item in Lord of Wolves. If you don't have it, the shotgun is still a powerful tool in the Crucible, although the period in which it was nearly unstoppable and used by everyone has long passed, thanks to a patch from Bungie. For Hunters, the ST0MP-EE5 boots are also a must-have for some tougher platforming activities, so take the opportunity to snag these if they're not already in your collection.If Xur's wares aren't compelling, you can always roll the dice on the expensive Fated Engram he brings with him. This gives you a single Exotic from the limited pool of ones you haven't already earned, for the price of 97 Legendary shards. If there's something you're missing from your collection and you want it sooner rather than later, it can be a good deal--starting with the Season of Dawn, all Exotic Engrams are Fated Engrams, but you'll have to level up your Season Pass or wait for a random drop to get some. Be sure to purchase it on the character who's missing the Exotic, and note that you can only get one per week, so choose wisely which of your characters makes the buy. If you're a PC or Xbox One player taking advantage of cross-save, you can now potentially get Wavesplitter from the Fated Engram as well, thanks to the fact that it's no longer exclusive to PS4.Xur Item Lineup (January 3-7)Lord of Wolves (Exotic shotgun)ST0MP-EE5 (Exotic Hunter leg armor)Dunemarchers (Exotic Titan leg armor)Sanguine Alchemy (Exotic Warlock chest armor)Lord of WolvesLord of Wolves is a shotgun that can do a ton of damage with its burst-fire mode, making it great for PvP.Not too long ago, Lord of Wolves dominated the Crucible, but Bungie has since adjusted the gun to make it less dominant in PvP activities. It's still a very handy weapon, however, thanks to its two firing modes. The standard firing rate is similar to most shotguns, while holding the reload button switches to Release the Wolves mode, which fires a longer, more powerful shotgun burst of several shots. Think of it like a shotgun that shoots like a fusion rifle--which makes it pretty devastating.ST0MP-EE5 (Hunter)If you've got touch jumps to make ST0MP-EE5 are a must.Though they're among the oldest Exotic armor in Destiny 2, for Hunters, the ST0MP-EE5 boots are a must. They increase your sprint speed, slide distance, and jump height, which makes them phenomenal for tough platforming areas featured in The Whisper or the Pit of Heresy. Those mobility bonuses can also make them great in PvP situations, too. Put these boots in your rotation if you haven't already.Stats:Mobility: 18Resilience: 6Recovery: 2Discipline: 10Intellect: 6Strength: 6Total: 48Dunemarchers (Titan)Sprinting makes your melee more powerful with Dunemarchers equipped.It's not just Hunters who can enjoy an Exotic that makes them quicker; Titans also get a boost to their mobility with Dunemarchers. These boots increase your sprint speed, but with a violent bonus--sprinting builds up a static charge that you can release on enemies when you melee them. Punching an enemy with a charge built up will chain lightning to their nearby allies.Stats:Mobility: 13Resilience: 7Recovery: 6Discipline: 6Intellect: 6Strength: 12Total: 50Sanguine Alchemy (Warlock)One of a few Warlock Exotics that power up your Rifts, Sanguine Alchemy can help make you and your teammates more effective.There are several Exotics that boost Warlock Rifts, depending on the effects you need for a given situation. Sanguine Alchemy gives you and your teammates "heightened senses" when you stand in Rifts. That effect maintains your radar even when you're aiming down sights and marks powerful enemies, allowing you to see them even when they're out of your direct line of sight.Stats:Mobility: 12Resilience: 7Recovery: 8Discipline: 6Intellect: 12Strength: 6Total: 51Info from Gamespot.com

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