Google Stadia is primed and ready to go for those who bought into the Founder's Edition--well, sort of. The launch of Stadia is rather complicated as there are several features that won't be included on day one--even the hardware package that comes as part of the Founder's Edition will gradually roll out to customers. You can get a detailed breakdown of our initial thoughts of the new cloud-based gaming platform in our Stadia review-in-progress, though we're here to outline what features are missing from Stadia at launch and when you can expect them to be implemented.While Stadia works across different hardware, the Founder's Edition comes with a Chromecast Ultra video streaming device, and many specific features will only be available on that device. Several other capabilities are said to come next year as well, such as State Share, Crowd Play, and Family Sharing, which were touted as Stadia-specific features that separate it from other platforms. Those who pre-ordered Stadia Founder's Edition should be receiving their units this week or by early December. If you want to purchase a unit now, the Premiere Edition is currently available, though you'll have to wait a while for that as well.As for a detailed breakdown of what's going to be available at launch, in the near future, and in 2020, here's an exhaustive list of Google Stadia features that are subject to roll out:4K, HDR, and 5.1 surround sound is only on Chromecast Ultra for now and will be added for PC users in 2020Stadia controller only works wirelessly with Chromecast Ultra, must be wired for PC and mobile (Pixel phones) for now--update coming in 2020 Xbox One and DualShock 4 controllers will work on PC and mobile, but not ChromecastVoice assistant features on Chromecast Ultra limited at launch; full integration coming in the future, including functionality on PC and mobileThree-month Buddy Pass will not be in the launch package, said to ship soon afterMultiplayer features such as Stream Connect, State Share, and Crowd Play won't be available at launch The first game to use Stream Connect is set to launch before the end of the yearState Share and Crowd Play coming in 2020Achievement system won't be implemented until 2020, though the platform will track what you've done and award achievements to your account once the feature is liveFamily Sharing, which lets you share purchased games with other accounts, is coming early 2020At launch, only the Chromecast Ultras shipped with the Founders/Premiere Edition can run Stadia, meaning existing Chromecast Ultras will not until a firmware update is rolled out, said to be shortly after launch dayPurchasing games must be done through the Stadia mobile app for now, no direct purchasing through a web browser or on Chromecast Ultra yetGoogle Pixel phones are said to be the only mobile devices to support Stadia this year; ChromeOS tablets can run Stadia, too Android and iOS support coming in the futureFree games are planned for the future, though there is no schedule yetSome of this information was revealed in a Reddit AMA with Andrey Doronichev and Beri Lee from the Google Stadia team. In it, Doronichev also said, "Our approach to releasing features on Stadia is similar to how we run Google Search, YouTube, and other Google services: gradual rollout and continuous improvement, based on your feedback." He continued, "We always start with nailing the key user-journey and then proceed with releasing extra features. New features will start popping as soon as one week after launch....there are many more cool new platform features on the roadmap."Just this past weekend, Google announced that it's beefing up its launch lineup with 10 additional games on top of the original 12 that have been set for release day; more games are slated for 2019. Keep in mind that Stadia users must purchase games individually. As of launch, only Google Stadia Pro subscribers can use the platform since Founder's/Premiere Edition owners will get three months included; after that, they must pay $10 a month to keep access to Stadia Pro. A free version will be available but with limited features.We've been able to experience Stadia in the lead-up to its launch and will continue to test and evaluate its features as the platform matures. For our initial thoughts, be sure to read our Google Stadia review-in-progress or watch our discussion on the state of Stadia in the video above. For more on Stadia, check out our stories below: Google Stadia News Google Stadia Review In Progress - Cloud Strife Everything Missing From Stadia At Launch, And When To Expect Updates Google Stadia Founder's Edition Unboxing: Controller, Chromecast, And More Here's Google Stadia's Launch Lineup And 2019 Games Every Google Stadia Confirmed Game Info from Gamespot.com

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has confirmed that The Coalition's Gears 5 has outsold the studio's previous title, despite both Gears of War 4 and Gears 5 being available on Xbox Game Pass.Spencer, in an interview with Eurogamer during Microsoft's X019 event, said that giving players choice is important for the company. He also wasn't shy to admit that Gears 5 outperformed Gears 4, though he did not provide any concrete numbers. However, Gears 5 hit 3 million players during its opening weekend, setting a new record for Microsoft's first-party studios this generation."Gears 5 sold well for us. It sold better than Gears 4. And we feel good about it," Spencer said. "If people want to make the choice of buying Gears, that's an option we want to give them. I'm not trying to funnel everybody who wants to play Gears into the subscription. It's about giving gamers [a] choice. Certain players will make the decision as part of Game Pass that they'll either want to start to subscribe, or they're already a subscriber and they stay subscribed."Spencer later said that Gears 5's success is in no small part thanks to the amount of players getting their hands on the third-person shooter through Xbox Game Pass or otherwise."What I will say is we're incredibly happy with Gears 5. It did review well. It has a tonne of players," Spencer said. "We're taking feedback on certain things. The economy - I see the feedback on the game as well. But I thought it was a great release in the Gears franchise and it drove a tonne of players who wanted to go play, and that's awesome."Gears 5 launched on September 10 for PC and Xbox One. The title received fairly positive reviews, with our own review scoring the game a 7/10. X019 News X019 Inside Xbox News: Halo Reach Coming To MCC, New Obsidian Game, And More Lots Of Final Fantasy Games Coming To Xbox Game Pass; Kingdom Hearts Heads To Xbox One Xbox Scarlett Won't Be "Out Of Position" On Power Or Price, Says Xbox Boss Rare Announces New IP, Everwild Halo: Reach Coming To Xbox Game Pass And PC Soon Yakuza Series Is Coming To Xbox Game Pass Obsidian's Grounded Is Honey, I Shrunk The Kids Meets Rust Life Is Strange Dev Reveals New Game, Tell Me Why Outer Worlds Dev's Next Game Is As Far From Space As You Can Get DmC and Hellblade Dev's Next Game, Bleeding Edge, Release Date Leaked Info from Gamespot.com

Nintendo made some smart improvements to the Switch design with the release of the Switch Lite, but making it handheld-only may accent some of the lingering differences between it and its predecessors. If you want your Switch to be more like a DS system, Nintendo has just the accessory.An official Switch Lite Flip Cover and Screen Protector is available to purchase online starting December 8, and in stores in 2020. It will cost $40. The item gives your Switch Lite a fold-over cover from the DS and 3DS families of systems, albeit with little nubbins for the analog sticks. It isn't quite the same as having a handheld with a dedicated clamshell design with two screens, but it's a nice elegant-looking way to keep your system covered and protected.That's if you're all-in on the Switch as a handheld system, though, as the Switch Lite removes the docking functionality. The GameSpot Switch Lite review found that it's an attractive little system, but thought that its missing features highlighted how well the original model balanced these different functions."If anything, I hope the Switch Lite is an indication of where Nintendo might go with its theoretical upgraded Switch model in the future," Peter Brown wrote. "I don't remember the last time I detached my Joy-Cons, and I constantly gripe over the fake d-pad whenever I have to use it. And after playing with the Switch Lite for an extended period of time, I now look at my standard Switch as being more fragile than ever. The Switch Lite has almost everything I'm looking for in a Switch--I just wished it lived up to its name."Info from Gamespot.com

A strange interference bug that caused "a limited number of Roku devices" to crash and enter a boot loop has been fixed. Stranger still, the bug was caused by Game Freak's newest Nintendo Switch exclusive, Pokemon Sword & Shield.Apparently, Pokemon Sword & Shield and Roku devices share the exact same network. Because both listen to the port 26037, and Pokemon Sword & Shield constantly searches for nearby consoles and players, some have theorized that this is where the problems occurred. Roku can't update the other hardware on the same network while the Switch looks around for challengers, whether the console is in the same room as the Roku device or not.Roku has rolled out a firmware update for its devices that should address this bizarre issue. You can check for the update by going into Settings > System > Software Update. The company also shared detailed instructions if you're currently stuck in a boot loop. Roku suggests powering off or putting your Switch in airplane mode before turning your Roku device on, at which point you can install the update.Pokemon Sword and Shield launched on November 15 for Nintendo Switch. Both titles have received relatively high marks, with our own review giving them a collective 9/10. Pokemon Sword And Shield News & Guides Pokemon Sword & Shield Review - The Cliffs Of Snover Pokemon Sword Vs. Shield: Exclusive Pokemon Confirmed For Each Version Pokemon Sword & Shield: Here's Every Gen 8 Pokemon Revealed So Far Pokemon Won't Drop Its Guard - What Does That Mean In Sword And Shield? Info from Gamespot.com

Pokemon Sword and Shield have finally arrived on Nintendo Switch. This pair of games take players to Galar, a picturesque region that's home to a wide variety of Pokemon to collect. While not every monster from the series is available in the titles, Sword and Shield feature a good mix of new Gen 8 Pokemon and old favorites, some of which can even take on new forms by Gigantamaxing.In contrast to recent Pokemon games like Sun and Moon, there are only a couple of new Legendary Pokemon to catch in Sword and Shield, but it's also possible to get your hands on an old Mythical Pokemon, Mew--if you have the right accessory, that is. If you want to add the adorable Mythical Pokemon to your collection, we've broken down how to unlock Mew in Pokemon Sword and Shield below. Pokemon Sword And Shield News & Guides Pokemon Sword & Shield Review - The Cliffs Of Snover Pokemon Sword Vs. Shield: Exclusive Pokemon Confirmed For Each Version Pokemon Sword & Shield: Here's Every Gen 8 Pokemon Revealed So Far Pokemon Won't Drop Its Guard - What Does That Mean In Sword And Shield? How To Unlock Mew In Pokemon Sword & ShieldTo unlock Mew, you'll need to have the Poke Ball Plus, a Poke Ball-shaped controller that was first released alongside Pokemon: Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee last year. The Poke Ball Plus could either be purchased individually for $50 USD or bundled together with a copy of either Let's Go game.The accessory itself functions much like a Joy-Con and can be used to play the Let's Go titles, but the real incentive to pick one up is that it comes with Mew as an exclusive bonus. If you have not already redeemed Mew in Let's Go, you can connect the Poke Ball Plus to your copy of Sword or Shield and claim the Mythical Pokemon in those games instead.To connect the Poke Ball Plus with Sword and Shield, go into the menu screen and select Mystery Gift. From there, select the option to connect to a Poke Ball Plus and you'll be able to download Mew into your game. As previously mentioned, however, this will only work if you haven't already claimed the Mythical Pokemon in a Let's Go title; if you have, then you'll either need to purchase another Poke Ball Plus or wait until the Pokemon Home service launches sometime next year to transfer it into Sword or Shield.What Else Can The Poke Ball Plus Do In Sword & Shield?While you can't use the Poke Ball Plus as a controller to play Sword and Shield, you can send your Pokemon to the accessory and walk around with them, just as in Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee. To do so, first select Mystery Gift from the menu screen, then choose Take a Stroll with Poke Ball Plus. The Pokemon you take on a walk won't receive any experience points, but it will come back with items such as Rare Candies, Poke Balls, and other items.Pokemon Sword & Shield GuidesPokemon Sword & Shield: Essential Tips To Help Get You StartedPokemon Sword & Shield: Where To Catch Cool And Rare PokemonPokemon Sword & Shield: How To Evolve ApplinPokemon Sword & Shield: How To Evolve Sinistea Into PolteageistPokemon Sword & Shield: How To Evolve Galarian Linoone Into ObstagoonPokemon Sword & Shield: How To Evolve Milcery into AlcremiePokemon Won't Drop Its Guard - What Does That Mean?Pokemon Sword & Shield: What Are Watts?Info from Gamespot.com

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is preparing to turn two years old, and in lieu of presents you can just send them more money. A notification in the Pocket Camp app reveals that starting on Thursday, November 21, you can join a paid subscription called the Pocket Camp Club.The announcement explains that two memberships will be available. One allows you to assign a villager as a camp caretaker to help manage your camp. The other will grant you fortune cookies and allow you to store items in warehouses. The announcement didn't detail how much each membership will cost, or if they can be combined at a discount. More details are said to be coming on Wednesday, November 20.This seems similar to the model found in Mario Kart Tour, which launched with an optional Gold Pass. That item entitles you to extra rewards when you reach reward tiers in the rotating events, as well as special gold badges to earn and display on your profile. It costs $5 per month.The addition of a similar model in Animal Crossing suggests Nintendo may be pleased with how it has worked for Mario Kart, though it was one of the more divisive parts of the game. The company recently said it expects "remarkable results" for the Mario Kart, but didn't give specific figures. It also promised that the online mode, which was missing at launch, will come in December in beta.Info from Gamespot.com

Actor Willem Dafoe's career has embraced all sides of cinema, from the biggest blockbusters to the smallest, weirdest arthouse movies. So when it comes to the current debate, inspired by director Martin Scorsese, about whether superhero movies count as "cinema," it's not surprising Dafoe has an opinion.Dafoe has appeared in two of the most successful superhero movies of the past two decades--Sam Rami's 2001 movie Spider-Man, and last year's DC blockbuster Aquaman. In an interview with 92ndStreetY, Defoe spoke about how superhero movie making has changed over the years--and from his point of view, not for the better."Spider-Man was great fun because Sam Raimi made that like it was a little independent film," he said, via Indiewire. "And also that was before a lot of the technology was in place, and comic book movies were fairly new, so it was exciting. There was nothing by the numbers, they didn't roll in the experts. Now it's become, the industry outgrew itself."Dafoe admitted that he didn't want to "bite the hand that feeds me," but admitted the experience of shooting Aquaman was not the same. "You have fun with some of the things that you get to do, because there's lots of hardware and there's lots of crazy crane shots and those kind of things." he said. "That's fun. But stuff is overshot. They spend a lot of money on big set pieces, because that's what delivers the action, and I find them too long and too noisy. Look, those aren't the movies I run to."Dafoe also touched on the issue that Scorsese did, first in an interview with Empire and subsequently in the New York Times, that big budget superhero franchise films are more concerned with making money and repeating a formula than giving the audience anything new or challenging. "What I worry about is, those big movies, they need something to feed them," he said. "They need a surge, and they need people pushing the boundaries so they can go forward. Because they're not in the business of going forward, really. They're in the business of business, and you can make beautiful things because they have a lot of resources."Dafoe is just the latest actor or filmmaker involved with comic book movies to be asked about their view on the issue. The likes of James Gunn, Jon Favreau, Natalie Portman, and Samuel L Jackson have all defended Marvel's output, as have Marvel boss Kevin Feige and Disney CEO Bob Iger. It might have been six weeks since Scorsese made his initial comments, but the controversy doesn't show any signs of dying down quite yet.Info from Gamespot.com

Google Stadia officially launches tomorrow--at least for the people who were the quickest to order--and in preparation for the big day the company has outlined some tips to get the most out of your Stadia experience. Some of the tips distributed to pre-purchasers through email are good common tech-savvy sense, while others may be a bit harder to swallow.The most difficult suggestion is the final one: "For the best performance, don't stream movies or music to other devices in other parts of the house while playing games on Stadia. It can slow things down." Naturally, that's more of a suggestion than a requirement, but telling your family or roommates to stop binging Netflix for a couple hours so you can play Stadia is probably going to be a tough sell.Other tips include how to make sure the included Google Chromecast works ideally. Google recommends connecting it with an Ethernet cable, or failing that, at least setting them up in the same room, at least one foot apart. It also suggests using a 5Ghz network on your wifi router, if you have that option. Plus, make sure to set up the Stadia controller, Chromecast Ultra, and any other devices you want to use (like your laptop or phone) on the same network.Google recommends making sure your TV is set to Game Mode and Ultra High Definition (UHD) if available. And download the Google Home App on your mobile device, since it will be required to set up your Chromecast.Google's Tips For The Best Stadia ExperienceDon't stream movies or music while playing StadiaConnect your Google Chromecast to an Ethernet cable, or,If using a wifi router, set it up in the same room as your ChromecastUse the 5Ghz setting on your wifi routerSet up Stadia controller, Chromecast Ultra, and any other devices on the saame networkSet your TV to Game Mode and Ultra High Definition (UHD) modeDownload the Google Home App on your mobile device for setupGoogle Stadia is launching with a bigger launch library than previously announced, but it's missing some key features that are supposed to help set the platform apart."So far, Google's tech has impressed me to the point where I would comfortably play most in a browser tab or on a phone without batting an eye, but then I consider that I will have to buy the vast majority of games, and I'm left in awe of the value Microsoft and Sony are offering, even if their overall services lack Stadia's flexibility," Peter Brown wrote in GameSpot's review-in-progress. "For the moment, cloud gaming still feels like a decent alternative to the real thing, and I don't think I'm ready to dedicate a full-price game purchase to a secondary platform." Google Stadia News Google Stadia Review In Progress - Cloud Strife Everything Missing From Stadia At Launch, And When To Expect Updates Google Stadia Founder's Edition Unboxing: Controller, Chromecast, And More Here's Google Stadia's Launch Lineup And 2019 Games Every Google Stadia Confirmed Game Info from Gamespot.com

Developer Respawn Entertainment's newly-released third-person action-adventure game, Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, will receive a patch that will address texture pop-in, stuttering performance, and more.On Jedi Fallen Order's official subreddit, a Star Wars community manager confirmed that the update is currently in the process of rolling out on PC, with PlayStation 4 and Xbox One to follow sometime this week. Full patch notes aren't available just yet, but the patch is said to take aim at the following areas:Fixed a texture flickering issue that would display on the screen while driving the AT-AT on KashyyykFixed an issue where the input from the arrow keys would sometimes fail to respond within menus.Fixed an issue where Dynamic resolution settings would not save properly.Fixed an issue where the game could become slow and loading times longer than expected.Many users in the subreddit report a bevy of performance issues that impact gameplay, such as frames dropping consistently and texture pop-in causing the game to slow down. Publisher Electronic Arts and Respawn have not publicly commented on Jedi Fallen Order's performance issues, and it's unclear whether these fixes will be addressed in this week's PS4/XB1 patch.Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order released on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The game has garnered a fairly positive reception since its November 15 launch, with our own reviewer Phil Hornshaw saying, "Fallen Order represents one of the most compelling game additions to the Star Wars franchise in years." If you need more time to explore the game's multiple planets and paths, Respawn has you covered with a sick note from Cal Kestis' droid sidekick, BD-1. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order News & Guides Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Beginner's Guide - Tips To Get You Started Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Character Cameos From The Star Wars EU Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Review Info from Gamespot.com

It looks like the most handsome pilot Resistance around, Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac), is finally getting the chance to put his proverbial money where his mouth is as he takes the helm of the Millenium Falcon in this new first look photo from Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker. View this post on InstagramBuddy! Hotshot pilot Poe Dameron flies the Millennium Falcon for the first time in this exclusive new photo from '#StarWars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker' — and he looks pretty shocked by something. 😯 Click the link in our bio for more details. 📷: Jonathan Olley/© 2019 Lucasfilm LTD.A post shared by Entertainment Weekly (@entertainmentweekly) on Nov 18, 2019 at 10:08am PST He's joined by the ever-faithful Chewbacca and and ex-First Order Trooper Finn (John Boyega) Finn (John Boyega). It should definitely be noted that all of them are looking a pretty concerning mix of surprised and/or terrified, so it's a smart bet to assume whatever they're watching outside the cockpit probably isn't great news for the "fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy." Here's hoping that Poe's first time behind those controls won't also be his last. Star Wars Poe Dameron Pilots The Falcon In New Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker Photo The Mandalorian Chapter 2: 12 Star Wars Easter Eggs And References You May Have Missed Star Wars: The Mandalorian's Mysterious Name Revealed And It's Not Boba Fett The Mandalorian Schedule: Here's When Episodes 2 And 3 Release On Disney Plus How Yoda May Fit Into The Mandalorian The Mandalorian Episode 1: 41 Star Wars Easter Eggs, References, And Other Things You Might Miss The Mandalorian: All The Best Star Wars Funko Pops, Toys, And Collectibles From The Disney Plus Series Star Wars: The Mandalorian's Life Day Easter Egg Brings The Holiday Special One Step Closer To Canon The Mandalorian Spoilers: A Major Alien Species Reintroduced To The Star Wars Universe Star Wars: The Mandalorian Review Directed by J.J. Abrams, Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker stars Oscar Isaac, John Boyega, Daisy Riddley, and Adam Driver. While it's still a little over a month away, there's plenty of new and classic Star Wars content to revisit on the recently launched Disney+, including The Mandalorian.Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker hits theaters on December 20, 2019. Info from Gamespot.com

Pokemon Sword and Shield are out now on Nintendo Switch. The Gen 8 games feature a variety of new and returning Pokemon, and just as before, many of them can only evolve by using certain elemental stones. On top of the traditional Water, Fire, and Leaf Stones, Game Freak has introduced a number of new evolutionary stones to the series over the years, such as the Dawn Stone and Dusk Stone. If you're not sure which monsters evolve using these items, we've outlined all the evolutionary stones in Sword and Shield and the Pokemon that require them below.Which Pokemon Evolve With Which Stones?Evolutionary StonePokemonWater StoneLombre -> Ludicolo, Shellder -> Cloyster, Eevee -> VaporeonFire StoneVulpix -> Ninetales, Growlithe -> Arcanine, Eevee -> FlareonLeaf StoneNuzleaf -> Shiftry, Gloom -> Vileplume, Eevee -> LeafeonThunder StonePikachu -> Raichu, Eevee -> JolteonIce StoneEevee -> Glaceon, Galarian Darumaka -> Galarian DarmanitanMoon StoneClefairy -> Clefable, Munna -> MusharnaSun StoneGloom -> Bellossom, Cottonee -> Whimsicott, Helioptile -> HelioliskDawn StoneSnorunt (female) -> Froslass, Kirlia (male) -> GalladeDusk StoneLampent -> Chandelure, Doublade -> AegislashShiny StoneMinccino -> Cinccino, Roselia -> Roserade, Togetic -> Togekiss Pokemon Sword And Shield News & Guides Pokemon Sword & Shield Review - The Cliffs Of Snover Pokemon Sword Vs. Shield: Exclusive Pokemon Confirmed For Each Version Pokemon Sword & Shield: Here's Every Gen 8 Pokemon Revealed So Far Pokemon Won't Drop Its Guard - What Does That Mean In Sword And Shield? Where To Find Evolutionary StonesThere are a couple of reliable ways to find evolutionary stones in Sword and Shield. Each day, you can find different stones behind the boulders in the Lake of Outrage, so it's a good idea to return to the area often to pick them up. You can also give 500 Watts--a new type of currency in Sword and Shield--to the Digging Duo near the Pokemon Nursery in Bridge Field to have them excavate items. The items they can dig up typically include evolutionary stones, so you'll want to collect as many Watts as you can and visit the duo often to stock up.There are a lot of other features to dig into in Pokemon Sword and Shield. If you're just getting started on your Pokemon journey, check out our other Sword and Shield guides below for more helpful tips. For our full thoughts on the new Pokemon games, be sure to read our Pokemon Sword and Shield review.Pokemon Sword & Shield GuidesPokemon Sword & Shield: How To Unlock MewPokemon Sword & Shield: Essential Tips To Help Get You StartedPokemon Sword & Shield: Where To Catch Cool And Rare PokemonPokemon Sword & Shield: How To Evolve ApplinPokemon Sword & Shield: How To Evolve Sinistea Into PolteageistPokemon Sword & Shield: How To Evolve Galarian Linoone Into ObstagoonPokemon Sword & Shield: How To Evolve Milcery into AlcremiePokemon Won't Drop Its Guard - What Does That Mean?Pokemon Sword & Shield: What Are Watts?Info from Gamespot.com

After leaving BioWare in 2017, former Mass Effect senior gameplay designer Manveer Heir said he wasn't getting out of game design entirely, but that he wanted to focus on new types of stories--ones that focused on diverse voices. Earlier this month, with a Medium blog post, Heir revealed what he has been working on: an indie studio called Brass Lion Entertainment. The team's first project is Corner Wolves, a narrative-focused game set in 1990s Harlem. In an interview with Game Informer, Heir spoke on further details about the game."We definitely want to get that authenticity," Heir told Game Informer. "It allows us to write a lot of different characters from lots of different backgrounds so we can have lots of different lenses on the same problem, to let the player kind of choose what angle they like to approach things from or what their thought processes on how to solve these issues [are]."Today, we are excited to officially announce Brass Lion Entertainment, a studio focused on making games, film, TV, and other media from a diverse, inclusive perspective. Our first universe, @CornerWolves, is featured in the Dec 2019 issue of Game Informer.https://t.co/1TxAcniR9M — Brass Lion Entertainment (@brasslionent) November 5, 2019In Corner Wolves, you play as Jacinte, an Afro-Latina woman who works in her father's bodega--only to arrive at the store one day to find him murdered. She decides to find out who his murderer is and discover the motives behind his death. Jacinte is intelligent, so you can talk your way out of most of the problems you'll encounter in-game, but she can brawl in melee-based combat if needed. However, because of her race and economic status, you will have to learn how to handle certain people and how to adjust your vocabulary when encountering others."What I think you do is create the systems in a way that supports your thesis, that supports the themes and motifs of the game, of the story," Heir said. "And then you make sure that it is embedded in all the different systems of the game. If you think how racism works in the real world, it's embedded in all of our real systems. It's embedded in the school system already. It's embedded in the policing already. It's embedded in job applications already.""I think that higher-level point of view, and that control [players] don't have--I think that's what I want people to experience," he continued. "You don't always get to be the hero in our world because literally the rest of the world doesn't let you."Brass Lion was co-founded between Heir, former Sleeping Dogs project manager Bryna Dabby Smith, and former Bethesda environmental artist Rashad Redic. Whereas Smith is primarily handling the business side of things, Redic is building Corner Wolves' in-game world--one that will feature an anime-inspired look. DJ and Jay-Z producer Just Blaze has signed a contract with Brass Lion to help design Corner Wolves' musical tone and "Rise of the Black Panther" writer Evan Narcisse is penning the game's story.Info from Gamespot.com

Tim Burton's iconic 1989 Batman film turns 30 this year and to celebrate, you'll be able to get your hands on an amazing Lego Batmobile. The Replica looks absolutely fantastic, and is easily a must-have for Batman fans new and old. Lego is releasing the set on Black Friday (November 29), and you can get it for $250. directly from Lego or any store that carries Lego.Lego DC Super Heroes 1989 Batmobile | $250 See at Lego The massive 3,306-piece set measures at 23 inches long, 8 inches wide, and roughly 4 inches tall when built. Impressively, the Batmobile has the same curved design that made Bruce Wayne's ride pop in the 1989 movie.You'll probably want to think twice before taking the Batmobile apart after completing the build. On top of being marketed as one of Lego's more challenging sets to put together, it has a number of cool features that will make it a cool build to display. The cockpit slides open to reveal two seats, and if you turn the turbine exhaust, a pair of machine guns pop-up. The wraparound windshield adds some bonus style to an already slick-looking build.The all-new exclusive 1989 Batmobile. Designed to defeat evil. Destined to be a collectible.https://t.co/vmeKivpmRR pic.twitter.com/Vtj433s2uV — LEGO (@LEGO_Group) November 7, 2019If you have kids, they'll probably want to zoom it around across the kitchen floor like a race car (can't blame them). But if you manage to keep it away from them (a tall order and a tad mean), it comes with a rotating display stand complete with some facts and specifications about this unique Batmobile.One you stop gawking at the Batmobile itself, you'll be able to tell that it comes with three figures, each of which were updated for the new set: Batman, Joker, and Vicki Vale. Black Friday 2019 Deals & News Black Friday 2019 Start Times, Store Hours: GameStop, Best Buy, Target, And More Black Friday 2019: The Best Xbox One Deals So Far Black Friday 2019: The Best PS4 Deals So Far Best Buy Black Friday 2019 Ad: Best Gaming, Tech, And Entertainment Deals Black Friday 2019: When Does It Start, Deals To Expect, And More Target Black Friday 2019 Ad: Best Gaming, Tech, And Entertainment Deals At Target Info from Gamespot.com

The Star Wars movies cover a lot of ground in the grand scheme of things. From The Phantom Menace to The Rise of Skywalker, the movies and TV shows cover a span of 67 years, but when does all of this take place in the Star Wars timeline, and what's the chronological order to watch it all on Disney+?As of this writing, there have been 10 Star Wars movies and four series that have been released, including The Mandalorian which has new episodes drop on Fridays on Disney+. And there is still more coming down the line. Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker comes to theaters on December 20, and there are two more Disney+ original series coming in the near future as well about Obi-Wan and Cassian Andor. Star Wars News The Mandalorian Chapter 2: 12 Star Wars Easter Eggs And References You May Have Missed The Mandalorian Schedule: Here's When Episodes 2 And 3 Release On Disney Plus The Mandalorian Episode 2, "The Child" Review The Mandalorian Episode 1: 41 Star Wars Easter Eggs, References, And Other Things You Might Miss Star Wars: Everything We Know About Every Movie And Show Announced So Far There are hundreds of hours of stories that take place within the Star Wars Universe, so figuring out how to watch it all and what order it takes place in can be a bit tasking. So GameSpot has a handy-dandy list below of every movie and TV show within Star Wars canon and when it happens. Don't ask about the Marvel Comics series though. That's a whole other beast.Below, you'll find the entire Star Wars timeline in chronological order. It's separated into two sections Before the Battle of Yavin (BBY) and After the Battle of Yavin (ABY). The Battle of Yavin is when Luke Skywalker blew up the Death Star in Episode 4: A New Hope.Additionally, both the Obi-Wan and Cassian Andor Disney+ are on this list, even though they have not been released yet. It doesn't hurt to know when they take place in the Star Wars timeline.Star Wars Chronology:Before The Battle of Yavin:Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace (32 BBY)Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones (22 BBY)Clone Wars (22-19 BBY)Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith (19 BBY)Solo (13-10 BBY)Untitled Obi-Wan Series (Possibly early 2021) (11 BBY)*Rebels (5-1 BBY)**Untitled Cassian Andor Series (No date specified yet, but will be BBY)*Rogue One (0 BBY)Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope (0 BBY/0 ABY)After the Battle of Yavin:Star Wars Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back (3 ABY)Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi (4 ABY)The Mandalorian (11 ABY)Resistance (34 ABY)Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens (34 ABY)Star Wars Episode 8: The Last Jedi (34 ABY)***Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker (35 ABY)*Not released yet**Epilogue to Rebels takes place 4 ABY***The Last Jedi is coming to Disney+ on December 26. Info from Gamespot.com

Google Stadia is almost here, marking a new entry in the gaming market from one of the biggest tech companies in the world. Google has taken a non-traditional approach with Stadia, rejecting powerful hardware in favor of what it poses as a revolutionary approach: streaming a live video feed of your game session as you play it on powerful remote servers.The idea does sound futuristic, and indeed Google pitched the tech with sky-high ideas of what could eventually be accomplished by leveraging cloud technology into video games. Most of those features aren't available at launch, though, so the service is fairly bare-bones. Critics have begun chiming in with their own impressions, largely finding the concept more promising than the current execution."During roughly a week of tests, Stadia exhibited a lot of small pain points," Peter Brown wrote in GameSpot's review-in-progress. "I expected to not to have to sneer at sub-optimal latency, video compression artifacts, or wrestle with finicky software. Regrettably, I bumped into all of these issues on multiple occasions. I can play games for long periods of time under generally acceptable conditions, but it's all too easy to focus on the little annoyances that make Stadia feel like a less-than alternative to traditional console or PC gaming."To get a view from around the industry, we've compiled several reviews below. For now, Google is sending out Founder's Editions to those who pre-ordered early, and you can still order a Premiere Edition. The full service is said to be launching more widely in 2020.GameSpot"So far, Google's tech has impressed me to the point where I would comfortably play most in a browser tab or on a phone without batting an eye, but then I consider that I will have to buy the vast majority of games, and I'm left in awe of the value Microsoft and Sony are offering, even if their overall services lack Stadia's flexibility. For the moment, cloud gaming still feels like a decent alternative to the real thing, and I don't think I'm ready to dedicate a full-price game purchase to a secondary platform." - Peter Brown [Full Review]CNET"Until Google finds a way to loop in YouTube and develop truly unique competitive large-scale games, Stadia isn't worth your time yet. Yes, the future is possibly wild, and you can see hints of the streaming-only cloud-based playground Stadia wants to become. But we'll see what it shapes into over the next handful of months and check back in." - Scott Stein [Full Review]Engadget"Game streaming is finally viable, and Stadia is leading the charge -- but with this launch, it's turning out to be more of a stroll. Hey, at least we're getting there." - Jessica Conditt [Full Review]Forbes"I may have been a Stadia skeptic going into this test run, but I was willing to give it a chance. But this has been a catastrophe from start to finish during my testing phase, and the problem is that even if it did work flawlessly, which it absolutely doesn’t, the entire model seemed doomed from the start. This is an enormous miss from Google, and I am really wondering what the fallout is going to be from this ill-conceived early launch." - Paul Tassi [Full Review]Polygon"Right now we just need a cloud-streaming service that works, and works well. I’m less concerned with the promises of the future than I am the realistic potential of tomorrow." - Chris Plante [Full Review]The Verge"There's no reason anyone should buy into Stadia right now. Google has made sure of that, partly by underdelivering at launch and partly with a pricing scheme that sees you paying three times (for hardware, for the service, for games) just to be an early adopter." - Sean Hollister [Full Review]VentureBeat"Meanwhile, Google is right that casual players don’t want to spend $300-to-$500 on consoles. But they also don’t want to spend $60 on software. Sure, they might buy Red Dead or FIFA. But that audience is used to getting games for free on mobile devices. So Google Stadia might work, but it doesn’t actually matter." - Jeff Grubb [Full Review]Washington Post"Stadia is absolutely paving a new sort of information highway for gaming. My advice today is to stay in your current lane until they finish that work." - Gene Park [Full Review]Wired"If you’re on the fence about investing $129 in an unproven service, you’re not alone. The Premiere Edition is basically for true believers who don't mind dropping serious money on what amounts to a pay-to-play beta test. When February rolls around and those free trials are offered, you should give it a shot. You might be surprised." - Jess Gray [Full Review] Google Stadia News Google Stadia Review In Progress - Cloud Strife Everything Missing From Stadia At Launch, And When To Expect Updates Google Stadia Founder's Edition Unboxing: Controller, Chromecast, And More Here's Google Stadia's Launch Lineup And 2019 Games Every Google Stadia Confirmed Game Info from Gamespot.com