Before its release later next month, you can begin your journey early by downloading a demo for Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition on the UK Switch Eshop and the US Switch Eshop right now.All of your progress will carry over into the full game, allowing you to get a head start on the latest grand adventure in the Dragon Quest series.The demo will also give you a taste of some of the new additions coming to the Definitive Edition on Switch. There's a comprehensive host of changes and new content, including new character-specific stories, fully orchestrated field and battle music, side quests that allow you to journey into past Dragon Quest worlds, and the ability to switch between not only HD and retro-inspired 16-bit visuals adapted from the 3DS version, but Japanese and English voice tracks as well.GameSpot reviewed Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age back in September last year when it was initially released for PC and PS4. Reviewer Heidi Kemps gave it 9/10, saying, "Innovation in games is talked about a lot, but it's also great to see traditional gameplay formulas that have been around for decades presented exceptionally well. Dragon Quest XI is one of the best modern examples of this; its beautiful presentation, both visual- and story-wise, combines with a tried-and-true gameplay formula for a journey that’s full of heart and soul. Once you find yourself sucked into the world of Dragon Quest XI, it's going to be hard to put down until you reach the grand finale."Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition launches on Nintendo Switch September 27.Info from Gamespot.com

While there have been many Stephen King adaptations over the past few years, it was 2017's It that has proved by far the most successful. The movie took more than $700 million at the worldwide box office and within a few weeks of release, a follow-up had been announced. The first reviews of It: Chapter 2 are now with us.The movie hits theaters next month. The movie picks up the story 30 years later and completes the adaptation of King's classic 1987 novel. While the book interwove two timelines, the movies have separated them, with the story of the Losers Club and their childhood fight against the evil being of the title occupying the first film. It: Chapter 2 features the adult versions of those characters, as they reunite to fight evil once more.The film is directed by Andy Muschietti and stars James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain, Bill Hader, James Ransone, Andy Bean, Isaiah Mustafa, and Bill Skarsgård. The first trailer was released in May, with another scary promo and exclusive footage shown during San Diego Comic-Con in July.It: Chapter 2 has now been screened for critics ahead of its September 6 release. Opinion so far is mixed, with some critics praising the film's ambition and dark themes, while others commenting that it falls short of the standards set by the first movie. Check back soon for GameSpot's review of the film, and in the meantime, here's what the critics are saying about It: Chapter 2 on Twitter:#ITChapterTwo is probably scarier than chapter one - more Pennywise imagery to haunt your dreams. But it also loses a lot of charm in the shift in focus from the coming of age to the now adult characters. At nearly 3 hours it feels long. — Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) August 21, 2019For the most part I liked IT CHAPTER TWO. First half (of this pretty long movie!) is great. And the new adult cast is stellar. Second half isn’t as tight. And overall Chapter Two isn’t as tight as the first movie. — Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) August 21, 2019#ITChapterTwo is a terrific companion to #ITChapterOne. Similar vibes, great ensemble chemistry w/ a nice mix of humor and horror. Part 2 plays heavier in tone, dealing w/ defeating the burden of childhood trauma, & I definitely teared up at the very end. Bill Hader steals it pic.twitter.com/bjiwtJufNQ — Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) August 21, 2019#ITChapter2 has a rushed, clumsy first act & an odd lack of chemistry among the adult Losers. But it eventually finds its footing. This is a BIG movie—a go for broke horror blockbuster not afraid to make weird choices. Bill Hader steals the show. #ITMovie #ITChapterTwo pic.twitter.com/cib2slRfoq — Chris Evangelista (@cevangelista413) August 21, 2019It: Chapter Two is the biggest disappointment of the year. A dull & bloated mess that spends too much time rehashing things from the first film. While there are a few good moments, the film ultimately lacks suspense and scares. The performances are also a mixed bag. #ITChapterTwo pic.twitter.com/3NlauZxj2f — Scott Menzel (@TheOtherScottM) August 21, 2019#ITChapterTwo is big and ambitious and can't *quite* handle the weight of its aspirations, but it's still a fine piece of heartfelt horror. The parts that work, work REALLY well and Bill Hader is every-bit the scene-stealing standout we all hoped he'd be. — Haleigh Foutch (@HaleighFoutch) August 21, 2019So, #ITChapterTwo: it's v. good, but not great. I liked it, but didn't LOVE it. First movie is a tough act to follow. TWO is gruesome, strange but rarely scary. Nails important aspects from the book, but feels overlong. Cast is aces, though, & Bill Hader SHOULD be in Oscar convo. pic.twitter.com/1KUZk5TXA1 — Sean O'Connell (@Sean_OConnell) August 21, 2019 Info from Gamespot.com

Nintendo devoted its pre-show presentation to a slate of indie games on Switch, but promised the week would be littered with new footage of its first-party 2019 lineup as well. The company has now delivered for The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, with an extended 30 minutes of gameplay.The new footage features a lengthy look at the snap-together dungeon creator, highlighting how simple visual prompts let you know if your design works. It also takes a look at several mini-boss battles that will look very familiar to anyone who played the original.The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening appears to be a very faithful remake of the 1993 Gameboy game of the same name. As highlighted in the trailer, Link's Awakening was remains a very different kind of Zelda game, with cameos from Mario characters, short side-scrolling segments, and other oddities that would be a bit out of place in Hyrule.The remake will come alongside a new Amiibo featuring Link in the game's new art style. US customers can get the Dreamer Edition that includes a book of concept art, while Europe gets a Limited Edition with an art book and a steelbook case modeled after a Gameboy. You can check out more details in our Link's Awakening pre-order guide.Info from Gamespot.com

Steam is on its way to China as a separate marketplace co-created by Valve and its Chinese partner, Perfect World. The Shanghai-based video game developer and publisher said Steam China will be "almost entirely independent of Steam."That's according to a report by Technode. The bespoke marketplace is officially titled "Zhengqi Pingtai," which translates to Steam Platform. By creating a self-contained version of Steam specifically for China, it ensures Valve will be able to conform to the increasingly stringent rules Chinese regulators have placed on video games, without damaging its interests in other regions. Valve has come under close scrutiny in the past because of the violent and sexually explicit games it distributes on the marketplace, but an independent Chinese store should alleviate these issues in the future.According to Perfect World CEO Xiao Hong, Steam China will be "tailored for Chinese users," with "high-speed servers and high-quality operations teams." Around 40 games will initially release on the new platform, all of which are currently available on the international version of Steam, including Dota 2 and Dota Underlords. Info from Gamespot.com

The summer is slowly coming to a close, and you know that means it's time to hang out indoors more, bingeing everything you can on streaming services. But what can you watch in September? Both Hulu and Amazon Prime Video have revealed what is headed to its services next month, and now, Netflix has as well. Here is what is coming and going from Netflix in September.One of the biggest releases for the month is FX's American Horror Story: Apocalypse. Arriving on September 24, this season's horror series follows the end of the world, and the witches trying to restore it. What's special about this season is that it's a crossover between Season 1 (Murder House) and Season 3 (Coven).There are a few of Netflix originals you'll want to mark on your calendar next month. The first is The Chef Show: Volume 2, arriving on September 13. Chef Roy Choi and director Jon Favreau have created a compelling and interesting cooking series on the service that explores creating dishes in the kitchen as well as bringing in celebrities to help cook them.Additionally, Between Two Ferns: The Movie arrives on September 20. In this film, Zach Galifianakis stars as himself, travelling the country, interviewing celebrities in order to restore his reputation after it was ruined when Will Ferrell uploaded his public access TV series to Funny or Die, making Galifianakis a joke.Finally, for those who love reality television but hate all the manufactured drama, Terrace House: Tokyo 2019-2020 hits Netflix on September 10. The series follows a group of people, both adults and young adults, from different backgrounds in Japan, living together in a house. You won't see bar fights or people constantly hooking up though. The series revolves around relationships, understanding, and sometimes, even romance. It's incredibly engrossing, and worth checking out.September also marks plenty of content leaving the service, so you have a last chance to check out some great movies. Both Batman Begins and The Dark Knight will be removed from the service on September 1, so you still have a small window to rewatch two of Christopher Nolan's classic Batman films. At the end of the month, on September 26, the Tiffany Haddish and Kevin Hart comedy Night School leaves as well.Below, you'll find everything coming to Netflix next month and leaving the service as well.Coming to Netflix in SeptemberSeptember 130068 KillAmerican Psycho (2000)Dante's PeakElenaFor the BirdsIgorLoo Loo Kids: Johny & Friends Musical Adventures: Season 1Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 6Moving Art: Season 3My Sister's KeeperMystic RiverOlmo & the SeagullOpen SeasonRebel in the RyeScream: Season 3Serial Killer with Piers Morgan: Season 1Spookley the Square PumpkinStripesSuperbadThe Lake HouseThe Last ExorcismThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingThe Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersThe SaintThe Taking of Pelham 123The Walking Dead: Season 9Uncle Naji in UAEYou Don't Mess with the ZohanSeptember 4The World We MakeSeptember 6Archibald's Next Big Thing -- NETFLIX FAMILYArticle 15Elite: Season 2 -- NETFLIX ORIGINALHip-Hop Evolution: Season 3 -- NETFLIX ORIGINALJack Whitehall: Travels with My Father: Season 3 -- NETFLIX ORIGINALThe Spy -- NETFLIX ORIGINALSeptember 9Norm of the North: King Sized AdventureSeptember 10Bill Burr: Paper Tiger -- NETFLIX ORIGINALEat Pray LoveEvelyn -- NETFLIX ORIGINALShameless (U.S.): Shameless: Season 9TERRACE HOUSE: TOKYO 2019-2020 -- NETFLIX ORIGINALSeptember 12The I-Land -- NETFLIX ORIGINALThe Mind, Explained -- NETFLIX ORIGINALTurboSeptember 13The Chef Show: Volume 2-- NETFLIX ORIGINALHead CountHello, Privilege. It's Me, Chelsea -- NETFLIX ORIGINALI'm Sorry: Season 2Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato -- NETFLIX ORIGINALThe Ranch: Part 7 -- NETFLIX ORIGINALTall Girl -- NETFLIX FILMUnbelievable -- NETFLIX ORIGINALSeptember 14We Have Always Lived in the CastleSeptember 15Los Tigres del Norte at Folsom Prison -- NETFLIX ORIGINALSteal a Pencil for MeSurviving R. Kelly: Season 1September 17Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our LivesThe Last Kids on Earth -- NETFLIX FAMILYSeptember 18Come and Find MeSeptember 19OcéansSeptember 20Between Two Ferns: The Movie -- NETFLIX FILMCriminal -- NETFLIX ORIGINALDaddy IssuesDisenchantment: Part 2 -- NETFLIX ORIGINALFastest Car: Season 2 -- NETFLIX ORIGINALInside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill Gates -- NETFLIX DOCUMENTARYLas del hockey -- NETFLIX ORIGINALSeptember 21Sarah's KeySeptember 23Team Kaylie -- NETFLIX FAMILYSeptember 24American Horror Story: ApocalypseJeff Dunham: Beside Himself -- NETFLIX ORIGINALSeptember 25Abstract: The Art of Design: Season 2 -- NETFLIX ORIGINALBirders -- NETFLIX ORIGINALEl recluso -- NETFLIX ORIGINALFurieGlitch: Season 3 -- NETFLIX ORIGINALSeptember 26Explained: Season 2 -- NETFLIX ORIGINALThe GrandmasterSeptember 27Bard of Blood -- NETFLIX ORIGINALDragons: Rescue Riders -- NETFLIX FAMILYEl marginal: Season 3 -- NETFLIX ORIGINALIn the Shadow of the Moon -- NETFLIX FILMLocked Up: Season 4The Politician -- NETFLIX ORIGINALSkylines -- NETFLIX ORIGINALSturgill Simpson Presents Sound & Fury -- NETFLIX ANIMEVis a vis: Season 4 -- NETFLIX ORIGINALSeptember 30Gotham: Season 5Mo Gilligan: Momentum -- NETFLIX ORIGINALLeaving Netflix in SeptemberLeaving September 12 Fast 2 FuriousA Clockwork OrangeAngels & DemonsBaby Animals in the Wild: Season 1Batman BeginsBattlefield EarthCalifornication: Season 1-7Eight Legged FreaksEmmaGhost ShipGothikaHarold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo BayHerculesHigh-RiseMagic MikeMeet Joe BlackMiami ViceMonster HouseMr. MomDisney’s MulanMusic and LyricsNick and Norah's Infinite PlaylistRevolutionary RoadStuart LittleSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet St.Sydney WhiteThe Dark KnightThe Fast and the FuriousThe Fast and the Furious: Tokyo DriftThe First Monday in MayThe HangoverLeaving September 4Kicking and ScreamingLeaving September 6Honey 3Leaving September 9Leroy & StitchLilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has A GlitchLeaving September 14Disney’s PocahontasTulip FeverLeaving September 15Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries: Series 1-3Leaving September 16Super Genius: Season 1Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3DLeaving September 20CarolLeaving September 23The Mysteries of Laura: Season 2Leaving September 24Portlandia: Season 1-5Leaving September 25Parenthood: Season 1-6Leaving September 26BacheloretteNight SchoolInfo from Gamespot.com

August's free NES games for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers have arrived. This month sees two more legacy games hit the hybrid console, one of which will be available for the first time in nearly 30 years.Starting today, August 21, Switch Online members can play Kung-Fu Heroes and Vice: Project Doom. The latter is particularly notable because it hasn't been officially re-released since it originally launched on NES back in 1991, making this the first time it is appearing on any system in almost three decades. You can watch a trailer for both games below.Kung-Fu Heroes and Vice: Project Doom are coming to Nintendo Entertainment System - #NintendoSwitchOnline on 8/21! #NEShttps://t.co/6Essu4Gof0 pic.twitter.com/kHHjiwP3k7 — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) August 9, 2019In addition to those two titles, this month's batch of NES games also includes another special save state for Gradius. This version starts you off in the more difficult second loop of the game, without any power-ups. There are now almost 50 games in Switch's NES library, with more still slated to come this year. You can see the full list on Nintendo's website.As previously mentioned, the NES library is available exclusively to Nintendo Switch Online members. Subscriptions are available for US $4 / £3.49 / AU $6 for one month, US $8 / £7 / AU $12 for three months, and US $20 / £18 / AU $30 for one year, and they grant you the ability to play Switch games online and back up your save data via the cloud.Another perk of the NSO service is Tetris 99, a battle royale-inspired take on the classic puzzler. The game is free to download for NSO members and pits you against 98 other players in a contest to be the last one remaining. Tetris 99's next Maximus Cup event kicks off this Friday, August 23, and players who rack up enough points during it can unlock a Fire Emblem: Three Houses in-game theme.An FCC filing for a wireless SNES controller for the Switch was recently discovered. Nintendo released a set of wireless NES controllers for the system last year after the NSO service first launched, and this new filing has led to speculation that SNES games could be on the way to the console as well, although nothing has officially been announced yet.Info from Gamespot.com

Two years after launch, new content is still on its way to Star Wars: Battlefront 2.In a forum post on the game's official website, DICE has revealed a roadmap for the shooter's upcoming content, including tweaks and changes to the Capital Supremacy game mode, new modes and maps, four-player co-op, and the addition of Clone Commandos.The latter is a popular unit from the Clone Wars fiction. They even starred in their own video game back in 2005, with the excellent Star Wars: Republic Commando. The Clone Commandos are an elite force within the Grand Army of the Republic, striking fear into their enemies during the ongoing war effort against the Separatists. In Battlefront 2, the unit's primary weapon is the DC-17m Repeating Blaster Rifle. A unique weapon due to its ability to transform into a grenade launcher with high efficiency against vehicles and shields.They also just look cool.The Clone Commandos won't be hitting the game until September, but before then DICE has some other content lined up for August.Both the Separatist Dreadnaught and Republic Venator are being added to the map rotation in Heroes vs Villains. DICE has taken areas from the two capital ships to create maps suited to the small-scale game mode.Speaking of capital ships, there are numerous tweaks and changes coming to the design of the Capital Ship phase in Capital Supremacy. Chief among them is the ability to spawn on Command Points captured by your team, much like you can spawn on friendly capture points in DICE's other shooter, Battlefield. There's a new map coming to Capital Supremacy in September, too, set on the humid jungle planet of Felucia.August also sees the addition of three new appearance options for the B1 Battle Droids.More significantly, a four-player online co-op mode is arriving in September, allowing you to team up with three other people for a large-scale PvE adventure. You can choose to play as either the Galactic Republic or the Separatist Alliance and partake in battles on all five Clone Wars planets featured in Battlefront 2, with the experience on each one differing depending on which faction you selected.In terms of single-player content, Instant Action is returning to the Battlefront series, offering large-scale battles for solo players who want to fight with and against AI combatants.While DICE is tight-lipped on the exact specifics, the company did announce that content based on the upcoming Star Wars: Rise of the Skywalker is coming. Battlefield 2 will feature a new planet and some new reinforcements inspired by the final movie in the galaxy-spanning Skywalker saga.Info from Gamespot.com

Classic Konami games like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and Silent Hill 2 have some of the best soundtracks, which many fans believe are as important as the games themselves. Vinyl record producer Mondo Tees has printed many of these iconic OSTs to vinyl already, and now, the company has released the very first vinyl set of the original Metal Gear Solid soundtrack.Metal Gear Solid Original Soundtrack 2xLP$35See it at MondoTees.comThe Metal Gear Solid vinyl set costs $35 USD and comes on two 180 Gram records in either a green, smoky vinyl or classic black. They come packaged in album artwork by Randy Ortiz, and yes, Metal Gear Solid's credits song, "The Best Is Yet To Come" by Rika Muranaka, is featured.Mondo is known for putting video game soundtracks to vinyl. Some of its most recent work with Konami has included Silent Hill 2, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, and Castlevania: Rondo of Blood. Mondo's stuff usually sells out pretty fast, so if you're interested in the new Metal Gear Solid vinyl, I suggest grabbing it sooner than later. Info from Gamespot.com

Publisher All In Games, responsible for upcoming titles like Metamorphosis and Space Cows, has unveiled a new cyberpunk video game called Ghostrunner during Gamescom. The first-person slasher is the latest project developed by One More Level, creators of Deadlings and God's Trigger.All In published a reveal trailer on YouTube, calling Ghostrunner "an action [first-person perspective] video game." You play as a cyber-warrior "capable of fighting both in the physical world and in cyberspace," according to a press release. Ghostrunner is slated to launch on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. No release date has been announced, but the game's Steam store page reports a planned 2020 release window.All In laid out Ghostrunner's narrative in a press release. In Ghostrunner, the scarcity of resources, coupled with a cataclysm that wipes out most of humanity and rips through the environment, has forced what remains of the population into a war-torn tower. It's up to you as a cyber-warrior to ascend to the tower's top to mend what has been broken.We got our hands on Ghostrunner on the Gamescom show floor. Our 7-minute gameplay demo, above, runs through a brief, tutorial-like mission with us running, jumping, and cutting up enemies in a neon-drenched dystopian train station. Info from Gamespot.com

The much-anticipated ability to shift your Destiny 2 character progress between multiple platforms is expected to launch today, August 21. Specifically, Destiny 2 cross-save was set to go live alongside the daily reset, which happens at 10 AM PT. However, that time has passed without the arrival of cross-save, and Bungie has now postponed maintenance related to the new feature.[Update: Bungie has provided another update on the launch, saying it would arrive at 12:30 PM PT / 3:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM BST (5:30 AM AET on August 22). Based on our experience, the cross-save page is now functioning as intended, letting you connect your accounts, pick which set of Guardians will be your "active" one, and begin playing on other platforms. Some players have reported issues with the authentication process, including "500" errors, but once you get it working, Destiny 2 cross-save works really well.]Today’s maintenance has been extended as we investigate an issue with account authentication on https://t.co/4ucwiEYycJ, resulting in “500” errors for some players. Stand by for updates.If you encounter any other issues, please report to the Help forum: https://t.co/cOAIctERNC — Bungie Help (@BungieHelp) August 21, 2019In a post on Twitter, Bungie stated, "Today's Bungie.net maintenance for Cross Save has been postponed." It didn't provide any further details than that, and given this maintenance is said to be tied to the Bungie.net website, it's unclear if cross-save itself has been pushed back. If so, it's similarly unclear how much longer the wait will be; there's no time table provided for when plans will move ahead, with Bungie simply saying, "Please stand by for more information."Cross-save was announced earlier this year and will allow players to take their Guardians and acquired gear and progress freely between PC, PS4, and Xbox One. This is not, however, cross-play; you can't play with a PS4 friend from your Xbox One, though one of you can jump on the other's platform and pick up your progress.However, doing so requires you to own the game on each platform where you want to play it. This is where things get slightly complex: A free-to-play version of Destiny 2 known as New Light is launching later this year. It was set for release in September, but it was then delayed until October 1 alongside the new Shadowkeep expansion. Using New Light, you'll be able to move between any platform, but certain content--specifically, Shadowkeep and anything released since last year's Forsaken expansion--will need to be purchased on each platform that you want to access that content on. And although Destiny 2's PC version is transitioning to Steam, if you're a console player who wants to jump into cross-save today, you'll need to buy a bundled package on Blizzard Battle.net, and then move to Steam later.It's unclear at this point if cross-save will still go live today--the delay could be a matter of hours or days for all we know right now--but we'll report back if and when it goes live. In the meantime, you can check out the new trailer for Destiny 2: Shadowkeep's first season, which centers around the Vex.Info from Gamespot.com

There's a bit of a power vacuum in the MCU right now. The Avengers as we knew them are no more; either dead, retired, or somewhere in between. Though there's no real shortage of superpowered individuals hanging around Earth, in one way or another (there's a whole city of Asgardians out there, after all), there's no real organization. That's why poor, put-upon Peter Parker was summoned by Nick Fury and company to save the world in Spider-Man: Far From Home even though he really, really wanted to just hang out and be a teenager for once.But the thing about vacuums is that nature abhors them, so it's really only a matter of time before they're filled in one way or another.Thankfully, we've already been presented with some clues as to just how that particular conundrum may be solved in the future of the MCU--and it all comes down to one of Marvel's most unlikely "superhero" teams: the Thunderbolts.Wait, who?The Thunderbolts are, realistically speaking, not exactly heroes. They got their start as a literal re-brand of the Masters Of Evil, a C-list super-villain team-up that occasionally caused trouble for individual Avengers but never really made much of a mark. They were able to casually make a new name for themselves because the Marvel Comics universe had the exact same problem the MCU does right now--there was no other team of heroes around to stop them.It went down like this.In the late '90s when comics were at their most ridiculous, an X-Men villain named Onslaught managed to vacuum up not only a huge chunk of the X-roster, but the vast majority of the Avengers and the Fantastic Four into a sort of psionic vortex, functionally killing them in the public eye. It probably would have been sad if it weren't so completely overwrought with '90s cliches--but regardless, the end result was the same: the world in a state of panic as a bunch of villains ran around totally unchecked. The heroes that were left in Onslaught's wake were too disorganized or had their bandwidths too taxed to really fill the void left by the big institutions which meant basically everything was in disarray.Always the opportunist, Zemo--the villain from MCU's Captain America: Civil War--saw the chaos as a chance to make an unexpected play. Rather than going for the full-frontal assault like so many other supervillains were doing in Onslaught's aftermath, he realized there was more profit in trying to play into the public's fear and anxiety rather than against it. If the world wanted a new superhero team, he'd give them one. The Masters of Evil went through a total re-skin: Zemo adopted the identity Citizen V, Screaming Mimi became Songbird, Goliath became Atlas, The Fixer became Techno, Moonstone became Meteorite, and Beetle became Mach-1.The goal was to earn public trust and favor which would allow the Masters of Evil--er, the Thunderbolts--to insinuate themselves in the top-secret, high-security areas usually reserved for the big hero teams. After all, why bother trying to break into places like Avengers Mansion or the Baxter Building if you could have someone hand you the keys instead? And imagine all the evil that could be accomplished with unlimited and unsupervised access to the world's mightiest heroes tech and databases.Hilariously, the plan worked almost too well. The Thunderbolts debuted and were almost immediately accepted by an adoring public. It took them less than a week to tear the Fantastic Four logo off the Baxter Building and put their own on it instead. Absolutely no one questioned them. The government and local news loved them. For a few brief and wonderful moments, everything was coming up Zemo--but then something strange started happening.The more good the Thunderbolts pretended to do to maintain the con, the less interested in real villainy some of the members became. Naturally, it all eventually fell apart when the team turned on itself--but a Thunderbolts legacy was established nonetheless. Those among them that actually did develop a taste for heroism joined forces with other more established Marvel heroes and did their best to bring about some form of redemption or another.That's the place the Thunderbolts have more or less existed in for the past few decades. Their roster has grown, shrank, and shifted, and their goals aren't always the noblest, but the recurring themes of trying to reform and create a new life from the shadow of an old, less desirable one have become a foundational part of the Thunderbolts lifestyle. Even Zemo, one of the primary driving forces behind the major villain moments the Thunderbolts have experienced over the years, has time and time again found himself sort-of-kind-of on the side of the angels.So where does this fit into the MCU?With Daniel Bruhl's confirmed return as Helmut Zemo for The Falcon And The Winter Soldier, the MCU has the perfect opportunity to start and wind a brand new narrative thread into the live-action universe. It's not that Bruhl's Zemo and the Zemo of the comics are all that similar--they're not, though it seems that Bruhl will finally be donning a more comics-accurate costume for the Disney+ show, so that gap is closing--but he does share some of the same megalomaniacal delusions.Let's not forget that MCU Zemo's entire plan during Captain America: Civil War revolved around an astonishingly convoluted scheme to frame a brainwashed super-soldier for murder and make two heroes fight each other to, hopefully, both ruin their lives and sully public opinion on them so much they could never bounce back. He may not be the most conventional bad guy the MCU has ever seen, but he's certainly one of the most creative and tenacious, which falls perfectly in line with his comic book counterpart's original Thunderbolts grift.That said, the MCU's current status quo mirrors Marvel Comics post-Onslaught reality almost too well--albeit without all the cringe-worthy '90s tropes and dated artwork cluttering the place up. There's a real need, as we've seen, for a team to emerge--and based on the current Phase 4 announcements, there are no new teams waiting in the wings.Add to that the fact that the MCU is currently littered with disparate plot threads and half-dealt-with villains, all of whom could be primed and ready for a major comeback, and even potentially a redemption arc, and you've got yourself a very specific recipe.In addition to Zemo, the MCU is littered with villains and anti-heroes who are waiting in the wings for a comeback. Ant-Man & The Wasp's Ghost (and Bill "Goliath" Foster) both have more stories to tell, Dr. Strange's Mordo was teased as a villain in a stinger that has yet to pay off, Spider-Man: Homecoming's Vulture is unlikely to return, but his entire crew of blue-collar criminals was populated with plenty of characters who could be developed further. The same could be said for Far From Home's Mysterio, who was surrounded by a team of disgruntled scientists who could easily become more than just supporting roles. Then there's Bucky Barnes, who will (probably) need something to do after The Falcon & The Winter Soldier, considering he is not going to be wielding the shield and Yelena Belova, the new Black Widow being introduced in Natasha Romanov's solo movie, both of whom have Thunderbolts ties over in the comics.Sure, the relative star power and name recognition of that roster may not be on par with say, The Avengers, but Marvel Studios has made quite the name for itself in taking otherwise B and C-list characters and turning them into mega-stars--which, really, beyond the will-they-or-won't-they redemption arcs, deception, and situational absurdity, is really what the Thunderbolts are all about.Besides, if Spider-Man really is out of the MCU for good, then somebody is going to have to come in to pick up the slack, right? Info from Gamespot.com

One of the first crossover events for Monster Hunter World was with the PlayStation 4 exclusive Horizon Zero Dawn. Now with MHW's Iceborne coming soon, Capcom is crossing over with Horizon again with PS4-exclusive content modeled after the Horizon DLC, The Frozen Wilds.A brief trailer shows off the crossover. It transitions from Aloy skulking in a snowy forest--which could be at home at either game--to close-up shots of her armor and a projectile weapon. The teaser didn't suggest exactly how you'll get your hands on the armor sets, but if it's anything like the last Horizon set, you'll just need to complete a limited-time quest. It's notable that unlike many of the game's traditional armor sets, the first Aloy armor could only be worn as a full set that changed your appearance entirely. The same is likely to be the case here.The unveiling was part of MHW's presence at Gamescom, which also included a new trailer for the Iceborne content. That one showed off the explosive Brachydios and a fearsome ice dragon. Iceborne is coming to PS4 and Xbox One on September 6.Iceborne is the first large-scale expansion for Monster Hunter World, coming more than a year after its initial launch. That first year has been the most successful in series history, having most recently crossed 13 million units sold worldwide. In fact, it has become overall one of Capcom's most successful games of all time, and earned a spot as one of GameSpot's Best Games of 2018.Info from Gamespot.com

Since shortly after the Nintendo Switch's launch, I've been on the hunt for new Switch controllers. It's a versatile little console, allowing for a wide range of different controller options, from playing with your PS4 and Xbox One controller to pads that resemble the classic controllers of the past. The Switch Pro controller is an obvious and great choice, but it's also expensive, and in my experience, the D-Pad leaves a lot to be desired.Thankfully, there are a ton of options from third-party companies like 8Bitdo and PDP that help account for personal preference while also introducing new features not found in first-party Nintendo Switch controllers. They aren't all winners, but I have tested and identified some solid options worth considering if you need something a little different at a more affordable price.We'll keep this article updated as we test new controllers, adapters, and more. In the meantime, read on for an overview of the best Nintendo Switch controllers we've tried and can vouch for. Note that all pricing indicated below is subject to change--Amazon slashes the price on these products regularly, so you may see a discount when clicking through that we haven't listed here.The products discussed here were independently chosen by our editors. GameSpot may get a share of the revenue if you buy anything featured on our site.Quick look: The best Nintendo Switch controllers we've testedNintendo Switch Pro controller -- $708Bitdo Wireless Bluetooth Adapter (for PS4 / Xbox One controllers) -- $208Bitdo SN30 Pro Plus wireless controller -- $50PDP Faceoff Deluxe+ wired controller -- $25Hori D-Pad Joy-Cons -- $258Bitdo M30 wireless controller -- $308Bitdo N30 wireless controller -- $308Bitdo SN30 wireless controller -- $40Nintendo Switch Pro ControllerThe best first-party Switch controllerThe Good:The best ergonomics of any controller I've usedButtons are satisfying to pressFeatures NFC/Amiibo support, HD rumble, and motion controlsThe Bad:D-Pad is prone to incorrect inputs$70 price tag is a bit steepFirst off, we can't talk about the best Nintendo Switch controllers on the market without talking about Nintendo's first-party option, the Switch Pro controller. It's a great pad with very few faults. For me, it has the best ergonomics among Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony's first-party controllers. It's the perfect size for my large hands, and the triggers are shaped just right for resting fingers. The face buttons feel good to press; the +, -, Home, and Screenshot buttons click wonderfully; and the analog sticks have a good amount of tension. The one problem I have with the Pro Controller is the D-Pad. It's prone to incorrect inputs, which is most noticeable when playing puzzle games like Tetris 99 or fighting games like Mortal Kombat 11. This usually happens when you press a direction on the pad, but you're a little off-center, causing an input in the wrong direction. It's not something that breaks the experience completely, but when I'm playing a game that relies particularly heavy on the D-Pad, I always opt for a different controller.The Pro Controller also boasts a lot of features that most third-party controllers rarely include. This includes NFC/Amiibo support, HD rumble, and motion controls. These things aren't required for the vast majority of games, but every now and then, a certain utilization of them can put a smile on your face--HD rumble is used excellently in Super Mario Odyssey, for example. However, the Pro Controller's price tag is also $70 USD, which is more expensive than both the DualShock 4 and latest Xbox One controller. There's no doubt the Pro Controller is an excellent pad, but when there are great options at cheaper prices, it's hard to justify buying a second, third, and/or fourth for your friends to use.$70 at Amazon8Bitdo Wireless Bluetooth AdapterThe best way to use PS4 and Xbox One controllers on the SwitchThe Good:Enables use of a DualShock 4, Bluetooth-enabled Xbox One, Wii U Pro, Wiimote, DualShock 3, and any compatible 8Bitdo controllerEasy to set upThe Bad:Some games can cause abnormal vibration, which requires firmware updates to fixCan't wake up the Switch from Sleep ModeThe first time I plugged the 8Bitdo Bluetooth adapter into my Switch’s dock, it felt like black magic. I was using my DualShock 4 on a Nintendo platform, hitting Circle when it asked for A, Cross when it asked for B. And when it asked for X? You guessed it: Triangle. There was definitely a period of getting used to what buttons I should be pressing for each input the Switch requested, but once this passed, the adapter proved an excellent way to use not just the DualShock 4, but a wide array of Bluetooth-enabled controllers that don't already connect to the Switch directly.Of course, any controller you’ll use with this adapter won’t include features like HD rumble, motion controls, or Amiibo support. These losses are negligible for the vast majority of experiences, especially when using your favorite Bluetooth controller is the trade-off. One downside to this adapter, however, is a rumble issue that crops up with certain games. Most recently, I’ve experienced this with Fire Emblem: Three Houses, where your controller will vibrate abnormally even if you turn off rumble in the Switch’s system settings. This issue has been fixed for games like Splatoon 2 and Crash Bandicoot: N Sane Trilogy, though this requires you to plug the adapter into a computer to update the firmware.$20 at Amazon8Bitdo SN30 Pro PlusThe best Switch Pro Controller for customizationThe Good:Extensive button mapping and macro customizationAdjustable dead-zones for analog sticks and triggersCustomizable rumble functionalityRemovable, rechargeable batteryAllows for the use of two AA batteriesAlso doubles as an excellent option for classic gamesThe Bad:Requires a computer to customize controller inputsThe 8Bitdo SN30 Pro Plus is one of the more exciting Switch controllers. Not only does it feature a design inspired by the SNES, it also features extensive customization for button mapping, analog sticks, trigger inputs, and vibration adjustments. It allows you to swap button inputs, invert the X and Y axis on your analog sticks, and more. You can even create macros of up to 18 inputs. All of this customization must be done on a computer, but 8Bitdo's customization software is a breeze to use. The one downside is that there are no extra buttons or paddles on the controller, so the remapping is restricted to swapping buttons.My personal favorite thing about this controller is the fact that it includes a removable, rechargeable battery and also allows for disposable batteries. As someone who is currently sitting next to a box of dead PS3 controllers, I'm happy to know there is a great alternative to the Switch's Pro controller that I'll be able to use long after its rechargeable battery dies.$50 at AmazonPDP Faceoff Deluxe+ ControllerThe best budget Switch Pro ControllerThe Good:Great D-padExcellent ergonomicsRemappable paddlesAudio port works great for voice chat-enabled games and listening with headphonesThe Bad:Can hit paddles by accident in some casesCan't wake the Switch up from Sleep ModeWhen I learned the Switch had a Pro controller alternative that included an audio port, boasted remappable paddles, and only cost $25, I didn't expect much in the way of quality. The PDP Faceoff Deluxe+ wired controller exceeded my expectations and is now one of my favorites to use with the Switch. Holding it, it feels very similar to Nintendo's Pro controller. I don't think any of these controllers beat the Pro controller in pure ergonomics, but this PDP pad comes close. The general shape is the same, but the sticks and triggers come up a touch higher. I like the raised height of the triggers, but I feel like they could have been reshaped a bit to better fit the natural curve of your fingers.Nevertheless, this hardly ruins the experience. The inclusion of remappable paddles is a fantastic addition. You can map any button to these paddles, and I found it incredibly useful for games that assigned sprint to a face button. In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, I'm able to sprint, jump, and glide, all while controlling the camera with my thumb firmly planted on the right stick. Of course, this can present some problems in certain games. When switching from Breath of the Wild to Super Mario Maker 2, I would instinctively squeeze the paddle while making some jumps. And unfortunately, there's only one configuration profile and no way to turn the paddles off, so if you don't want to use them, you'll have to go through the short process of mapping them to each other--this makes it so there's no input when pressing them. It's a minor issue, but an annoying one nonetheless.Thankfully, the PDP Faceoff Deluxe+ feels good enough to use to deal with the occasional accidental button press. Its analog sticks have a similar tension to the Pro controller's, and it has a great D-Pad. The 3.5mm audio port is a good option for voice chat in supported games (e.g. Fortnite), though I spent most of my time using the port to listen through my favourite pair of headphones. This works really well, with the ability to control your volume on the controller itself and within the Switch's menu. And with its wired connection, you don't have to worry about its battery dying. Because that wired connection powers the Switch, however, you won't be able to turn the console on from Sleep Mode--you'll have to hit the Power button on your docked Switch before starting to play. As long as you're okay these few inconveniences, then I can wholeheartedly recommend the Faceoff Deluxe+.$25 at AmazonHori D-Pad Joy-ConBest Switch Joy-Con for handheld modeThe Good:The best, most convenient option for a D-Pad in handheld modeVery comfortable for games that excel with a D-PadThe Bad:Restricted to handheld use onlyIncompatible with most cases and gripsPerhaps the most disappointing thing about the Switch is the lack of a proper D-Pad on its left Joy-Con. It's not an automatic dealbreaker, with games like Breath of the Wild and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate not utilizing the D-Pad for anything super demanding, but when the situation calls for it, the Hori D-Pad Joy-Con feels a lot more precise and comfortable when playing in handheld mode.The D-Pad on Hori's Joy-Con is softer than what I usually look for, but it's hard to deny just how pleasant the experience is. I didn't realize how much I missed a D-Pad until I used this to play games like Mortal Kombat 11, Tetris 99, and Super Mario Maker 2. These games, as well as many others, have since been a lot more enjoyable in handheld mode.There are a few things that are important to note, however. First off, this Joy-Con can't be used wirelessly, so you're restricted to using it in handheld mode. Secondly, it's incompatible with most cases and grips. This is because the latch button protrudes out further than Nintendo's official Joy-Cons. I took a pair of scissors and cut out a space for it on my cheap Orzly grip case, but I likely won't be doing the same to my more expensive accessories.Zelda Edition: $20 at Amazon Mario Edition: $20 at Amazon Pikachu Edition: $20 at Amazon8bitdo M30 BluetoothThe best classic controller on Nintendo SwitchThe Good:Fantastic D-Pad and ergonomicsConnects directly to Nintendo SwitchAlso compatible with Windows, Mac, Android, and Raspberry PiThe Bad:Not suitable for all games8Bitdo's M30 controller might just be one of my favorite pads ever. As a Sega Genesis kid, I've always held a special place in my heart for the six-button controller, which is what the M30 emulates and improves on. Its ergonomics have been shaped differently to make it more comfortable to hold than the Sega original, and the D-Pad is by far my favorite of any 8Bitdo controller. Classic titles, platformers, and fighting games are the obvious choice for the M30, but I've also found myself enjoying Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with it. It's definitely not going to work with every game, especially those that rely on a second analog stick, but it's a controller I'll always go to if it's possible to do so.$30 at Amazon8Bitdo N30 BluetoothThe best NES controller for Nintendo SwitchThe Good:Better shoulder buttons than the subscription-exclusive NES Joy-ConsIncludes a Home buttonConnects directly to Nintendo SwitchAlso compatible with retro receivers and USB adaptersThe Bad:Not suitable for all gamesThe 8Bitdo N30 isn't going to be for everyone. It's an NES-style controller that is great for very specific games, like everything in the Switch Online NES library and very few others. I prefer the NES controller's shape and button layout for that console's games, but in trying to find other uses for the N30, I was largely unsuccessful. Even modern Tetris games like Tetris 99 and Puyo Puyo Tetris require more than the D-Pad and B and A buttons--the extra two face buttons on the N30 are restricted to Turbo. The N30 includes shoulder buttons for L and R, which does extend the number of games it can be used with (e.g. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe), but the options are still limited.I mostly use my N30 in conjunction with a retro receiver that lets me use it with real NES hardware and RetroUSB's AVS. It's my new favorite pad for that console. It's also an excellent option for the Switch, but it's not necessary to enjoy any game, NES or not. However, if you are looking for that very specific NES experience, I can wholeheartedly recommend the N30. Nintendo's own NES Switch controllers are good, but they have inferior shoulder buttons and need to be charged the same way as your Joy-Cons--not to mention, the Nintendo Switch Online subscription that's required before you can even purchase them. With all this considered, the N30 is perfect for the job.$30 at Amazon8Bitdo SN30 BluetoothThe best SNES controller for Nintendo SwitchThe Good:Connects directly to Nintendo SwitchComes with a retro receiver for SNES useAlso compatible with USB adaptersThe Bad:Not suitable for select gamesThe SN30 Pro Plus discussed earlier might be the best Switch controller on this list, and with its SNES-style layout, it's great for classic games. However, if you're looking for something a bit more authentic to the SNES experience, then the basic SN30 is your best alternative. Like both the M30 and N30, it doesn't work with every game, but there are plenty of great options with the Switch's excellent selection of platformers and fighting games. And if a recent FCC filing indicates anything, we could be seeing SNES games on the Switch in the future.The SN30 also comes with a retro receiver that can be plugged into a SNES. If you still have a Super Nintendo--or an Analogue Super NT--then this is an awesome option to play classic games on that console. And as a bonus, this retro receiver can also be connected via USB, as long as you have an extra USB-C cable attached.$40 at AmazonInfo from Gamespot.com

While everyone's busy with Gamescom, things are still happening over at Netflix. The streaming platform's puberty-focused comedy Big Mouth is set to finally return, as Netflix has confirmed Big Mouth Season 3 will air on Friday, October 4.The show's official Twitter account shared the news and a photo with the words "equal parts shock and aww" written above hormone monster Maurice's hand. The tweet, captioned with a simple "shook," features nothing else apart from the October 4 release date for Big Mouth Season 3shook. 10/04/19 pic.twitter.com/zPedL99XVK — Big Mouth (@bigmouth) August 21, 2019Big Mouth Season 3 premiering on October 4 makes it one day shy of a year after the show's second season, which streamed in its entirety on Netflix on October 5, 2018. Back in February, Big Mouth debuted an approximate 50-minute Valentine's Day special dedicated to everything love and heartbreak.We chatted with series creator Nick Kroll (who voices Nick Birch) and various voice actors during New York Comic Con 2018 about how nothing is off limits in Big Mouth Season 2. "I think that's what we're always trying to do in the show, which is take some big swings, do some kind of raunchy, dirty stuff," Kroll said. "But also be saying these larger things about trying to get people to fall in love with their own bodies and who they are and what's happening to them, and demystify a lot of that stuff."Info from Gamespot.com

New Releases breaks down the biggest games launching each week, and this episode is full of games from developers you might already love. Double Fine has the action-RPG Rad, Gunfire Games is launching Remnant: From the Ashes, and Tokyo RPG Factory is releasing Oninaki. Meanwhile, UnderMine comes to Steam Early Access and Nintendo Switch gets Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution.Rad -- August 20Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC, SwitchThe "rad" in Double Fine's newest adventure is short for "radiation," because you'll be exploring a post-apocalyptic irradiated world. The deeper you go, the more radiation you'll absorb, developing crazy mutations that give you special powers. You'll have to use a combination of mutant abilities and your trusty baseball bat to beat down the nuclear monsters in this world.More Coverage:RAD - Live Gameplay Demo | E3 2019Double Fine's New Game Rad Goes For A Bizarre Post-ApocalypseRemnant: From The Ashes -- August 20Available on: PS4, Xbox One, SwitchSpeaking of defeating monsters, Remnant: From the Ashes is a survival shooter that pits you against all manner of big beasts. The more you defeat, the more you'll be able to upgrade your armor and weapons. Each of the game's four worlds--Earth, Raesa, Rhom, and Corsus--is dynamically generated, so you'll have new quests and events to experience each time you jump in.More Coverage:First 15 Minutes Of Remnant: From The Ashes - Exclusive GameplayRemnant: From The Ashes Is A Post-Apocalyptic Shooter With Shades Of BloodborneYu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution -- August 20Available on: SwitchFor the uninitiated, Yu-Gi-Oh is played by dealing cards that either summon monsters, cast spells, or lay traps as you aim to reduce your opponent's life force to zero. Link Evolution lets you build your deck from over 9,000 of those cards as you duel characters from the super-popular anime series. You can take on other players in online duels too.UnderMine -- August 20Available on: PCUnderMine is a roguelike, which means you're going to lose lots of characters to the monsters and traps as you dig deeper into each new layer of the mine. Fortunately, new miners retain the upgrades from your previous runs. UnderMine is headed to Early Access on Steam first, with future releases planned on Xbox One and Switch as well.Oninaki -- August 22Available on: PS4, PC, SwitchOninaki might still be an RPG, but the team behind I Am Setsuna and Lost Sphear is changing things up this time. Most notably, there's a lot more action thanks to a hack-and-slash battle system. As far as story goes, Oninaki is about the Watchers, who guide trapped souls into the afterlife.More Coverage:Oninaki: What To Expect From This Fast Paced Action Game | E3 2019Oninaki Release Date Trailer | Square Enix Press Conference E3 2019There's one more episode of New Releases for the month of August, and it's the most jam-packed episode yet. Next week, we'll take a look at World of Warcraft Classic, Astral Cain, Blair Witch, and more.Info from Gamespot.com