If you're having trouble waiting until Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens at Disneyland this summer to find out exactly what a Star Wars land will be like, this should be some very good news. Marvel is releasing a comic book based on the land that will be available in April, giving fans their first taste at the mythology behind Black Spire Outpost, the trading post located on the planet Batuu that serves as the setting of Galaxy's Edge.According to The Marvel.com, the five-issue miniseries will be set on the planet of Batuu and will introduce Dok-Ondar, a "collector of rare antiquities" that will appear in the theme park. The character was first mentioned in Solo: A Star Wars Story. According to Ethan Sacks, who's writing the comic, readers will get to know the character quite a bit."There's a reason Dok-Ondar's name ripples far and wide in the Star Wars universe," he told Marvel.com in an interview. "He's a mysterious Ithorian who is the proprietor of the most notorious antiquities shop in the galaxy. And every item has a story behind it. Some more dangerous to listen to than others."To create the world of Batuu and keep the Black Spire Outpost as close as possible to what fans will be available to visit as possible, Sacks said he and illustrator Will Sliney were given plenty of concept art from the theme park expansion to make sure it's accurate. "Armed with top-secret sketches and information from Walt Disney Imagineering and Lucasfilm, we are keeping this authentic to the spirit of this rich new setting," he said.The first issue of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will be released in April. Galaxy's Edge is expected to open at the Disneyland Resort in the summer, with Walt Disney World's version following in the fall.Info from Gamespot.com

This year's Oscar nominations have been announced. Roma and The Favourite leads the pack, with 10 nominations each, and there was also a strong showing from Black Panther, Bohemian Rhapsody, and BlacKkKlansman.Best Picture nominees were Black Panther, BlacKkKlansman, Bohemian Rhapsody, The Favourite, Green Book, Roma, A Star Is Born, and Vice. Black Panther is the first superhero movie to be nominate for Best Picture.Best Actress nods went to Yalitza Aparicio (Roma), Glenn Close (The Wife), Olivia Colman (The Favourite), Lady Gaga (A Star Is Born), and Melissa McCarthy (Can You Ever Forgive Me?). Best Actor nominees this year include Christian Bale (Vice), Bradley Cooper (A Star Is Born), Willem Dafoe (At Eternity’s Gate), Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody), and Viggo Mortensen (Green Book).You can see a rundown of categories and nominees below. You can also find a full breakdown off all the 2019 Oscar nominees at Variety. The 91st Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, February 24.Best PictureBlack PantherBlacKkKlansmanBohemian RhapsodyThe FavouriteGreen BookRomaA Star Is BornViceLead ActorChristian Bale, ViceBradley Cooper, A Star Is BornWillem Dafoe, At Eternity’s GateRami Malek, Bohemian RhapsodyViggo Mortensen, Green BookLead ActressYalitza Aparicio, RomaGlenn Close, The WifeOlivia Colman, The FavouriteLady Gaga, A Star Is BornMelissa McCarthy, Can You Ever Forgive Me?Supporting ActorMahershala Ali, Green BookAdam Driver, BlacKkKlansmanSam Elliott, A Star Is BornRichard E. Grant, Can You Ever Forgive Me?Sam Rockwell, ViceSupporting ActressAmy Adams, ViceMarina de Tavira, RomaRegina King, If Beale Street Could TalkEmma Stone, The FavouriteRachel Weisz, The FavouriteDirectorSpike Lee, BlacKkKlansmanPawel Pawlikowski, Cold WarYorgos Lanthimos, The FavouriteAlfonso Cuarón, RomaAdam McKay, ViceAnimated FeatureIncredibles 2, Brad BirdIsle of Dogs, Wes AndersonMirai, Mamoru HosodaRalph Breaks the Internet, Rich Moore, Phil JohnstonSpider-Man Into the Spider-Verse, Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney RothmanAnimated ShortAnimal Behaviour, Alison Snowden, David FineBao, Domee ShiLate Afternoon, Louise BagnallOne Small Step, Andrew Chesworth, Bobby PontillasWeekends, Trevor JimenezAdapted ScreenplayThe Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Joel Coen , Ethan CoenBlacKkKlansman, Charlie Wachtel, David Rabinowitz, Kevin Willmott, Spike LeeCan You Ever Forgive Me?, Nicole Holofcener and Jeff WhittyIf Beale Street Could Talk, Barry JenkinsA Star Is Born, Eric Roth, Bradley Cooper, Will Fetters Original ScreenplayThe Favourite, Deborah Davis, Tony McNamaraFirst Reformed, Paul SchraderGreen Book, Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie, Peter FarrellyRoma, Alfonso CuarónVice, Adam McKayCinematographyCold War, Lukasz ZalThe Favourite, Robbie RyanNever Look Away, Caleb DeschanelRoma, Alfonso CuarónA Star Is Born, Matthew LibatiqueBest Documentary FeatureFree Solo, Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai VasarhelyiHale County This Morning, This Evening, RaMell RossMinding the Gap, Bing LiuOf Fathers and Sons, Talal DerkiRBG, Betsy West, Julie CohenBest Documentary Short SubjectBlack Sheep, Ed PerkinsEnd Game, Rob Epstein, Jeffrey FriedmanLifeboat, Skye FitzgeraldA Night at the Garden, Marshall CurryPeriod. End of Sentence., Rayka ZehtabchiBest Live Action Short FilmDetainment, Vincent LambeFauve, Jeremy ComteMarguerite, Marianne FarleyMother, Rodrigo SorogoyenSkin, Guy NattivBest Foreign Language FilmCapernaum (Lebanon)Cold War (Poland)Never Look Away (Germany)Roma (Mexico)Shoplifters (Japan)Film EditingBlacKkKlansman, Barry Alexander BrownBohemian Rhapsody, John OttmanGreen Book, Patrick J. Don VitoThe Favourite, Yorgos MavropsaridisVice, Hank CorwinSound EditingBlack Panther, Benjamin A. Burtt, Steve BoeddekerBohemian Rhapsody, John WarhurstFirst Man, Ai-Ling Lee, Mildred Iatrou MorganA Quiet Place, Ethan Van der Ryn, Erik AadahlRoma, Sergio Diaz, Skip LievsaySound MixingBlack PantherBohemian RhapsodyFirst ManRomaA Star Is BornProduction DesignBlack Panther, Hannah BeachlerFirst Man, Nathan Crowley, Kathy LucasThe Favourite, Fiona Crombie, Alice FeltonMary Poppins Returns, John Myhre, Gordon SimRoma, Eugenio Caballero, Bárbara Enrı́quez Original ScoreBlacKkKlansman, Terence BlanchardBlack Panther, Ludwig GoranssonIf Beale Street Could Talk, Nicholas BritellIsle of Dogs, Alexandre DesplatMary Poppins Returns, Marc Shaiman, Scott WittmanOriginal SongAll The Stars from Black Panther by Kendrick Lamar, SZAI’ll Fight from RBG by Diane Warren, Jennifer HudsonThe Place Where Lost Things Go from Mary Poppins Returns by Marc Shaiman, Scott WittmanShallow from A Star Is Born by Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando, Andrew Wyatt and Benjamin RiceWhen A Cowboy Trades His Spurs For Wings from The Ballad of Buster Scruggs by David Rawlings and Gillian WelchMakeup and HairBorderMary Queen of ScotsViceCostume DesignThe Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Mary ZophresBlack Panther, Ruth E. CarterThe Favourite, Sandy PowellMary Poppins Returns, Sandy PowellMary Queen of Scots, Alexandra ByrneVisual EffectsAvengers Infinity WarChristopher RobinFirst ManReady Player OneSolo A Star Wars Story Info from Gamespot.com

Capcom has announced a new mode coming to Resident Evil 2 after launch, which aims to add some longevity with repeatable missions and random elements. The "Ghost Survivors" mode will be free for all players, and it will be released in multiple volumes.A post on ResetEra details the announcement from Capcom's launch event stream. Ghost Survivors will release across three volumes. The first volume will include the mayor's daughter Katherine and a USS member named Robert Kendo as playable characters. The mode is also said to include at least one new enemy type that doesn't appear in the main campaign. To keep the mode fresh, it will introduce random elements and an in-game shop that lets you purchase upgrades based on good performance in the challenges.The RE2 remake will also sport the bonus 4th Survivor and Tofu modes from the original, giving you a little more to do after you've completed the main campaign. 4th Survivor puts you into the shoes of special agent HUNK, while Tofu lets you explore the zombie-infested city as a big block of substitute soy meat.If you need to catch up on Resident Evil before the game drops, check out our story recap to refresh yourself on the world of survival horror. Plus you can read up on our pre-order guide to check out the bonus items available, and why Akuma should make a guest appearance.Info from Gamespot.com

Celeste may be a super-challenging game, but the music is pleasing and serene. A new Celeste music album goes further still, transforming the tunes into lovely piano adaptations.The Celeste Piano Collections is part of Materia Collective's Piano Collections series, which sees performers adapt popular video game albums in piano fashion. For the Celeste album, Trevor Alan Gomes arranged and performed the new takes on Celeste's music, which was originally written by Lena Raine. GameSpot is excited to be able to announce the album today and premiere a track, "Scattered And Lost," which you can listen to in the video embed above."Lena has a way of brilliantly hyper-saturating the music with rhythmic ideas, counterpoint, and even multiple lead lines, so taking those full-to-the-brim tracks and transforming them into equally complete piano solos was my greatest challenge to date," Gomes said in a statement."My favorite track on the album, 'Confronting Myself,' was a puzzle to arrange for solo piano. I wanted to somehow capture the 'glitched' sound, so I translated that sensation to time signature and harmonic changes. 'Exhale' was also a joy to arrange for the super talented violinist Michaela Nachtigall, aka 'Otama-Mama.' Having just one track with an additional instrument feels like the strawberry on top that completes the album and gives it a lovely roundness."Materia Collective is also launching the Celeste Piano Collections on vinyl, and the artwork is stunning. Click through the images in the gallery above to get a closer look.Jett Galindo (Sony/The Bakery) did the mastering, while Rozen handled the layout and design. The illustrations were created by David Rene Christensen. There are 13 tracks in all, and you can see a listing of them below.The Celeste Piano Collections album arrives on January 25. You can buy/stream it at all the places you'd expect, including Spotify, iTunes, and Bandcamp. On Bandcamp, you can choose from MP3, FLACC, and other high-quality formats. You can also order the album on vinyl through Bandcamp, where you can also get the album's sheet music.This is not the first time Celeste's music has been remixed for a new album. Last year, a lullaby/jazz album for the game's music was released.Celeste Piano CollectionsPrologueFirst StepsResurrectionsAwakeScattered and LastMadeline and TheoQuiet and FallingIn the MirrorLittle GothConfronting MyselfReach for the SummitMy Dearest FriendExhaleInfo from Gamespot.com

The latest Fortnite patch is now live, launching just days after the start of the Ice Storm event. Today's patch comes in the form of a content update that expands on what we got with last week's 7.20 update. It makes adjustments to various items and also introduces a new one, the Sneaky Snowman, vaults several weapons, and adds a limited-time mode. Here are the patch notes detailing what's new and different.The very brief video below sums it up fairly well, but in short, the Sneaky Snowman is a wearable disguise not unlike the bush. It's a Common rarity item and can be found as floor loot or in chests and supply llamas. They drop in stacks of five (you can hold up to 10), and the reason for that is you can opt to wear it (by pressing Secondary Fire) or you can throw it (with Primary Fire) to create a destructible snowman. This way, your opponents will never be sure if a snowman they come across is an actual player or just a decoy.Of course, enemies can destroy these snowmen by shooting them, but they have 100 health, so dispatching them won't be as simple as shooting them once. When worn, they function as a shield but are destroyed if the wearer switches to another item or goes into building mode. You can, however, still move around as usual; just be prepared to shed the new look if you want to actually use a weapon.Alongside this, the new patch vaults several items, meaning they've been temporarily removed from standard Battle Royale game modes. Those include the quad rocket launcher, port-a-fortress, and grappler. And while they haven't been pulled entirely, several other items and vehicles are also now less likely to be found, and two types of potions have had their drop rates swapped. As detailed in the patch notes:Altered Spawn RatesReduced the drop chance of Gliders. Reduced drop chance from Chests from 11.89% to 4.43%.Reduced the drop chance of Balloons.​​​​​​​ Reduced drop chance from Chests from 7.58% to 3.24%.Reduced the spawn chance of Quad Crashers from 100% to 50%.Reduced the spawn chance of X-4 Stormwings from 80% to 50%.Swapped the drop chance of Shield Potions and Small Shield Potions. Shield Potion Reduced drop chance from Floor Loot from 16.53% to 13.22%.Reduced drop chance from Chests from 14.26% to 9.51%.Small Shield Potion Increased drop chance from Floor Loot from 13.22% to 16.53%.Increased drop chance from Chests from 9.51% to 14.26%.A new but returning limited-time mode has also arrived: Sniper Shootout. All weapons in this mode have scopes, floor loot is less common, and there is no reviving teammates in duos/squads versions. Since the last time this LTM was available, the suppressed sniper rifle has been added, and supply drops can now include the Legendary scoped pistol.At The Block, you'll find Omega Pyramid, a new creation by player Directingpete. You can see it in the image below.You can read on for the full patch notes, courtesy of Epic. Fortnite Creative sees a few additions, while Week 4 of the Cold Chaos event kicks off in Fortnite: Save the World. Elsewhere in the game, a new Ice Storm event began over the weekend, complete with new challenges.Table of Contents [hide]Altered Spawn RatesFortnite 7.20 Content Update Patch NotesBattle RoyaleLIMITED TIME MODE: SNIPER SHOOTOUTWEAPONS + ITEMSPERFORMANCEEVENTSCreativeWHAT'S NEW?WEAPONS + ITEMSSave the WorldWHAT'S NEW?MISSIONS + SYSTEMSHEROESWEAPONS + ITEMSAUDIOFortnite 7.20 Content Update Patch NotesBattle RoyaleLIMITED TIME MODE: SNIPER SHOOTOUTSummaryIn this limited time mode, players will do battle using scoped weapons only. May the best aim win!What's New?Suppressed Sniper Rifles have been added.Legendary Scoped Pistols have been added to Supply Drops.Mode DetailsFloor Loot spawners reduced by 50%Reviving "Down But Not Out" teammates in Duos & Squads is deactivated - be careful peeking!Profile Stats (K/D & Wins) are tracked in this modeWEAPONS + ITEMSSneaky Snowman Use Primary Fire to throw a projectile that creates a destructible snowman.Use Secondary Fire to wear the Sneaky Snowman.Sneaky Snowman has 100 Health and acts as a shield when worn by a player.Sneaky Snowman is destroyed when its Health reaches zero or when the player wearing the snowman swaps to a different item or building mode. This means that a player wearing a Sneaky Snowman cannot build or use other items. Movement of all types is allowed.Available in Common variant.Can be found from Floor Loot, Chests, and Supply Llamas.Drops in stacks of 5.Max stack size of 10.Swapped the drop chance of Shield Potions and Small Shield Potions. Shield Potion Reduced drop chance from Floor Loot from 16.53% to 13.22%.Reduced drop chance from Chests from 14.26% to 9.51%.Small Shield Potion Increased drop chance from Floor Loot from 13.22% to 16.53%.Increased drop chance from Chests from 9.51% to 14.26%.Vaulted the following items: Quad Rocket LauncherPort-A-fortressGrapplerReduced the drop chance of Gliders. Reduced drop chance from Chests from 11.89% to 4.43%.Reduced the drop chance of Balloons.​​​​​​​ Reduced drop chance from Chests from 7.58% to 3.24%.Reduced the spawn chance of Quad Crashers from 100% to 50%.Reduced the spawn chance of X-4 Stormwings from 80% to 50%.PERFORMANCEFixed an issue where building would cause a major drop in FPS.EVENTSAdded additional dates for Explorer Pop-Up Cup. Updated additional materials gained on elimination to now drop with the eliminated player, rather than being granted immediately.CreativeWHAT'S NEW?This is an early release so you may experience client crashes, loss of progress, or other unexpected errors.WEAPONS + ITEMSSneaky Snowman Use Primary Fire to throw a projectile that creates a destructible snowman.Use Secondary Fire to wear the Sneaky Snowman.Sneaky Snowman has 100 Health and acts as a shield when worn by a player.Sneaky Snowman is destroyed when its Health reaches zero or when the player wearing the snowman swaps to a different item or building mode. This means that a player wearing a Sneaky Snowman cannot build or use other items. Movement of all types is allowed.Available in Common variant.Can be found from Floor Loot, Chests, and Supply Llamas.Drops in stacks of 5.Max stack size of 10.Added to Creative Light Machine GunSuppressed Sub-Machine GunRevolverSemi-Auto Sniper RifleSmoke GrenadeRemote ExplosivesSave the WorldWHAT'S NEW?Frostnite Weekly Challenge 4 - Cold ChaosFocus your fire! Enemies gain modifiers when attacked, so work as a team and defeat the threat to unlock the banner and the Guardian's Will Sword.Lynx KassandraA new Hero arrives! Fast on her feet with catlike reflexes, unlock her in the Event Store for a limited time.MISSIONS + SYSTEMSWeekly Frostnite Challenge 4: Cold Chaos Enemies gain modifiers when damaged. Focus your attacks for maximum efficiency. Enemies receive a certain combination of mutators per wave: Quickened, Enraged, Exploding Deathburst, Frenzied Deathburst, and Smoke Screens.Survive for 30 minutes (three times) to collect the Week 4 Challenge Banner.Survive for 30 minutes to collect the Medieval Sword.Available on January 23 at 7 PM ET.HEROESLynx Kassandra Mythic variant of the Fleetfoot subclass.Available on the Event Store from January 23 at 7 PM ET. Note: Lynx Kassandra will be unique when the new Hero Loadout launches.WEAPONS + ITEMSGuardian's Will Sword Rewarded for completing the week 4 Frostnite Weekly Challenge.A large sword with high damage and moderate impact.Leap Attack A Heavy attack that jumps to the targeted foe and damages nearby enemies.AUDIOImproved Low Health state audio mix so that gameplay sounds aren’t ducked as severely.Updated Lefty/Right weapon equip/unequip sounds.Updated Decoy deploy and physics sounds.Info from Gamespot.com

Resident Evil 2 is considered a classic, and one of the best games in Capcom's genre-defining survival horror series. Following the success of a remake for the original Resident Evil, the company has released another fresh take on the classic with the Resident Evil 2 remake. This version retells the story of Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield attempting to survive the infested Raccoon City.The critical consensus has been largely positive, with most critics agreeing that Capcom has modernized the classic with enhancements that make it look and feel both fresh and respectful to the original. The gruesome horror game also includes some callbacks to secrets from the original, and Capcom is planning a free post-launch DLC mode to give it more longevity.Check out our and story recap and pre-order guide for everything you need to know before you get started. Read below for a sampling of reviews, and check out GameSpot sister site Metacritic for more impressions from around the industry.Game: Resident Evil 2Developer / Publisher: CapcomPlatform: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox OneRelease date: January 25Price: US $60 / £40 / AU $77GameSpot -- 9/10"Resident Evil 2 is not only a stellar remake of the original, but it's also simply a strong horror game that delivers anxiety-inducing and grotesque situations, topping some of the series' finest entries. But above all, the remake is an impressive game for the fact that it goes all-in on the pure survival horror experience, confidently embracing its horrifying tone and rarely letting up until the story's conclusion. Though Resident Evil 2 has its roots firmly in the past, it reworks the familiar horrors into something that feels brand new and all its own." -- Alessandro Fillari [Full review]CNet -- No Score"Despite a few niggles, the Resident Evil 2 remake drags the 1998 classic into 2019 wonderfully and represents the pinnacle of the survival horror genre. If you're looking for a tough, old school adventure with plenty of scares, come and explore in the Raccoon City Police Department." -- Sean Keane [Full review]The Guardian -- 5/5"For veterans who remember the original (and I reviewed it at the time), it is an unmissable nostalgic treat. For those who don’t know their T-Viruses from their Code Veronicas, the experience is easily vivid and entertaining enough to stand on its own merits. This is horror game design as true craft." -- Keith Stuart [Full review]Game Informer -- 9.5/10"Over the years, Capcom has experimented with several different approaches to Resident Evil, but this is one approach I hope gets revisited. Resident Evil 2 not only looks great, it plays well, and it forces you into a series of dark encounters that are a total rush. Resident Evil is finally running on all cylinders." -- Ben Reeves [Full review]EGM -- 9.5/10"In the end, however, that--and the other minor complaints I had here and there--did nothing to lessen the unadulterated joy and emotional attachment I felt during my entire playthrough of Resident Evil 2. More than just a new chapter in Capcom's legendary franchise, this is the culmination of said franchise's 22 years of existence, and the near-perfect combination of retaining everything we once loved about Resident Evil while trying to figure out how to move those things into the future." -- Mollie L Patterson [Full review]US Gamer -- 4.5/5"The sense of fear and terror when playing Resident Evil 2 never leaves you. It's unlike anything else I've encountered in a Resident Evil game previously. I'm just going to go ahead and call it: Resident Evil 2 is the best Resident Evil game in the franchise and represents a series and developer at its peak. Don't be distracted by the pretty graphics and gore, Resident Evil 2 is straight-up dangerous." -- Matt Kim [Full review]Destructoid -- 9/10"My complaints about the Resident Evil 2 remaster are minimal. An argument could be made that Capcom could have done more, but the spirit of the original has been preserved and in many cases, enhanced. I hope every legacy game in the series gets this loving treatment, as I'll probably be playing them for the rest of my life." -- Chris Carter [Full review]Games Radar -- 4/5"A beautifully made and reverent take on the original game that works both as a remake and a completely new game." -- Leon Hurley [Full review]Info from Gamespot.com

With the weekly refresh of Destiny 2, another Ascendant Challenge is now available to help you climb toward the Power level cap of 650 that came with the game's latest expansion, The Black Armory. This week's Ascendant Challenge returns from the third week of Forsaken. Here's where its portal is located and what to do inside.If you've done an Ascendant Challenge (or several at this point) before, you'll have an idea of how this goes. Start out by buying the appropriate bounty from Petra in the Dreaming City. Alongside that, you'll need a Tincture of Queensfoil. Once you consume that, you get the Ascendance buff that allows you to see the Taken portal--after you've found it.This particular portal is located in the Spire of Keres; you can see its location in the video above. Go through it to visit the Shattered Ruins in the Ascendant Plane, where are tasked with climbing a tower made of rocks without dying. Enemies will try to snipe you, and Taken rifts will try to boop you off the tower to your death. Be careful with where you move as you go toward the top; once you're there, kill the boss to complete the Ascendant Challenge.Your reward is a chest that may not have anything special inside, but you'll also complete the bounty you picked up from Petra. This offers a piece of Powerful gear, making it a task worth tackling. With the recently released Black Armory expansion, the Power cap for characters has been raised to 650, so it's definitely worth revisiting the Ascendant Challenge as you grind up to those new heights.As noted above, the prerequisite for doing an Ascendant Challenge--aside from access to the Dreaming City, which only comes after finishing the Forsaken campaign--is a Tincture of Queensfoil. These can be obtained through chests and Public Events in the Dreaming City, but that's not the only means.The video above details a location you can go to trade 50 Baryon Boughs, the planetary material you earn in the Dreaming City, for a Tincture of Queensfoil. If you're desperate to get your hands on one to try the Ascendant Challenge, follow our video guide to help you find your way to the spot where you can trade with Huginn.Destiny's next big event is The Draw, which drops with the next weekly reset on Jan. 29. It's an Exotic weapon quest that's expected to bring the Destiny 1 hand cannon, The Last Word, into Destiny 2. It should also be accompanied by more story about the mysterious Drifter, the guy who runs the Gambit matches introduced with Destiny 2's Forsaken expansion.Info from Gamespot.com

The huge success of the first Deadpool in 2016 took many surprise--the modestly budgeted X-Men spin-off was not only the most successful R-rated movie of all time, it made more money than most of the "regular" movies in the franchise. Last year's Deadpool 2 was also a huge hit, and inevitably a third movie is in the works. Star Ryan Reynolds has now hinted about what fans can expect from Deadpool 3.In a recent interview with Variety, Reynolds revealed that development on Deadpool 3 had already started. Unsurprisingly he didn't give many details away, but he did suggest that the film won't be what is usually expected from the third part of a successful franchise. "[We're] looking to go in a completely different direction," he said. "Often, they reboot or change a character maybe like four movies too late."It had previously been reported that Deadpool might appear in an X-Force movie ahead of Deadpool 3, with Bad Times at the El Royale's Drew Goddard directing. However, earlier this month, Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld revealed that X-Force had now been cancelled, due to the impending merger between Fox and Disney. Fox currently own the rights to all X-Men characters.As for Deadpool 3, the film does not have a release date and it hasn't been confirmed if director David Leitch will return. Leitch joined the production of the second movie after the exit of director Tim Miler, who helmed the first film but left Deadpool 2 due to reported clashes with Reynolds.In related news, there are two X-Men movies set for release in 2019. All the main X-Men cast return for Dark Phoenix, which releases in June--check out the latest trailer. This will be followed by the much-delayed New Mutants, which is currently set to arrive in August.Info from Gamespot.com

Twitch Prime regularly offers free games on a monthly basis, but January's offerings come with a twist. The company added an extra game to its rotation, and on top of that, it released it a few days before it's available widely to the public.The new puzzle-platformer Pikuniku is available through Twitch Prime until February 28. However, it isn't actually out until January 24, so for the next few days you can grab it before it goes on sale. To claim your free games, you'll just have to link your Twitch Prime account to your Amazon account and then claim the games through the Twitch Prime site.January's other Prime games include Hyper Light Drifter, Bomber Crew, Republique, and Orwell. The service is also still offering the Devolver Digital Holiday Pack, which contains The Messenger, Broforce, Hotline Miami, Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, Strafe, Crossing Souls, and The Swords of Ditto. All of those are available until January 31, and once you claim them, they're yours forever."While Pikuniku is a light experience, it's got enough charm and verve to stick with you well beyond completion," critic James O'Connor wrote in GameSpot's Pikuniku review. "From Piku's weird wobbly gait and looping jumps in the opening right through to the game's funny, bizarre ending, Pikuniku is more gripping than its simple aesthetic and playful tone would suggest. It'll make you feel like a kid again."Info from Gamespot.com

A new sale is underway in the Microsoft Store. From now through January 28, Xbox One and Xbox 360 owners can find some steep discounts on a variety of games for each console, with some particularly good deals available across the wide-ranging Tom Clancy series.On the Xbox One side, players can pick up the popular tactical shooters Rainbow Six Siege and Ghost Recon Wildlands for $15 each. If you're looking for even more Wildlands content, the game's season pass is also on sale for $26, while its Year 2 pass is $22.49. If you're interested in trying out The Division before its sequel arrives this March, the first game is available for $10, and its various DLC packs are also discounted.On Xbox 360, both Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter and its sequel are on sale for $8 apiece, and Ghost Recon Future Soldier is discounted to $10. Rainbow Six Vegas is available for $6.59, while the three most recent installments in the Splinter Cell series--Double Agent, Conviction, and Blacklist--are on sale for $10 each. Thanks to backwards compatibility, most of these titles are also playable on Xbox One.Beyond the Tom Clancy sale, a number of other recent and popular games are also discounted as part of this week's Deals with Gold. Xbox Live Gold members can grab the Xbox One versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 for $39, NHL 19 for $19.80, Hitman 2 for $42, and Grand Theft Auto V for $15. On the Xbox 360, each entry in the Dead Space trilogy is on sale, as are Dante's Inferno and Alice: Madness Returns, among other titles.This week's sale will run until 3 AM PT / 6 AM ET on January 29. We've rounded up some other notable deals below; the full list of discounted titles can be found on Major Nelson's blog. Xbox Live Gold members also still have a few more days to grab the remainder of this month's Games with Gold, which will remain free through the end of the month.This Week's Xbox One Game DealsXbox OneBrawlout -- $10*Call of Cthulu -- $40.19*Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 -- $39*EA Sports NHL 19 -- $19.80Ghostbusters -- $10*Grand Theft Auto V -- $15*Hitman 2 -- $42*Lichtspeer: Double Speer Edition -- $7*The Long Dark -- $20.09*Override: Mech City Brawl -- $19.49*Sky Force Anniversary -- $3*Steep -- $9.90*Tom Clancy's The Division -- $10Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands -- $15Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege -- $15Xbox 360Alice: Madness Returns -- $5*Dante's Inferno -- $4.94*Dead Space -- $3.74*Dead Space 2 -- $5*Dead Space 3 -- $5*Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter -- $8Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 -- $8Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier -- $10Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas -- $6.59Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist -- $10Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction -- $10Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent -- $10* denotes a Deal with GoldInfo from Gamespot.com

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This Sweepstakes is offered and open to persons who are: (a) Registered Users (as defined below); (b) legal residents of the United States; and (c) at least 18 years old or age of majority, whichever is older in their state of residence, at the date of entry in this Sweepstakes. For purposes of these Official Rules, "Registered User(s)" means a person who has successfully completed the registration form, obtained a user identification, an associated password on the social website Instagram. There is no fee associated with becoming an Instagram Registered User. Employees, directors, and the immediate family members of the Sweepstakes Entities and their parents, affiliated and subsidiary companies, advertising and promotion agencies and legal and financial advisors are not eligible to participate in this Sweepstakes. For purpose of the foregoing, "immediate family" means parents, spouses, children, siblings or any members of the same households of such employees and directors. This Sweepstakes is void in all U.S. territories and possessions and where prohibited by law.3. Entering the Sweepstakes: To enter the Sweepstakes, if not already, become a Registered User (as specified above), and enter, during the Promotion Period (as defined below), via any one (1) of, or all three (3) of the ways set forth herein:1. Follow @GameSpot + @pubgmobile2. Like the post related to the Sweepstakes3. Tag your friends in separate comments on the CBSI Service. Participants may receive a maximum of five (5) entries to the Sweepstakes via this entry method; one (1) per each unique friend tagged.Limit of seven (7) entries per person during the Promotion Period.4. Promotion Period. The Sweepstakes begins on January 22, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time ("PT") and ends at 12:00 p.m. PT on January 28, 2019 (the "Promotion Period").5. Prizes. The Sweepstakes will award three (3) prizes (the "Prizes"). Each Prize consists of one (1) PUBG MOBILE swag bag. Each Prize has an approximate retail value ("ARV") of One Hundred Fifty Dollars (US$150.00). Total ARV of all Prizes to be awarded in this Sweepstakes is Four Hundred Fifty Dollars (US$450.00).6. Prize Restrictions. No assignment, transfer, conversion to cash or cash redemption or substitution of a Prize is permitted, except Administrator reserves the right to substitute a Prize with a prize of comparable or greater value, should a Prize or part of a Prize become unavailable. Prize is solely for personal use and may not be used in conjunction with any other promotion. All Prize details are at the sole discretion of the Sweepstakes Entities.7. Odds/Drawings/Winner Notification. Odds of winning a Prize depends on the number of eligible entries received during the Promotion Period. On or about January 29, 2019, the Prize drawings will be conducted at random by Administrator, whose decisions are final and binding in all respects. 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The parties waive all rights to trial in any action or proceeding instituted in connection with these Official Rules and/or this Sweepstakes. Any controversy or claim, arising out of, or relating to, these Official Rules and/or this Sweepstakes shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any such controversy or claim shall be arbitrated on an individual basis and shall not be consolidated in any arbitration with any claim or controversy of any other party. The arbitration shall be conducted in the State of New York, in the City of New York and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered into any court having jurisdiction thereof.22. Governing Law and Jurisdiction. This promotion is governed by U.S. law and is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited by law. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrant and Administrator in connection with this Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, U.S.A., without giving effect to the conflict of laws rules thereof, and any matters or proceedings which are not subject to arbitration, as set forth in Section 21 of these Official Rules and/or for entering any judgment on an arbitration award, shall take place in the State of New York, in the City of New York.23. Winner's List/Official Rules. For the name of the Winners, send a self-addressed stamped envelope for receipt by February 15, 2019 to "Winner List, PUBG MOBILE Swag Giveaway" 1401 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. For Official Rules, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the above address marked "Official Rules: PUBG MOBILE Swag Giveaway" for receipt by February 15, 2019. Residents of VT may omit postage on the self-addressed envelope. The name of the Winners may be posted, and the Official Rules will be posted on the CBSI Service (i.e. GameSpot.com).Info from Gamespot.com

Nintendo UK has announced it is airing a new Switch-focused presentation tomorrow, January 23. The broadcast is scheduled to begin at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM GMT and will showcase a number of indie games coming to the hybrid console in 2019.Nintendo UK will stream the presentation on its website, YouTube, and Twitch channels. GameSpot will have an embed of the stream up tomorrow as well, so you can tune in to it right here. We'll also have a recap of all the biggest news and announcements from the broadcast.Tomorrow at 14:00 (UK time), watch a new #IndieHighlights video showcasing some of the indie games arriving on #NintendoSwitch in 2019!Visit Indie Highlights hub: https://t.co/7soZe1r5fo pic.twitter.com/CiGaqc3CBc — Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) January 22, 2019Nintendo hasn't revealed how long the indie highlight stream will be, but the company's previous indie-focused presentations have typically run for about 20 minutes. Likewise, Nintendo has not discussed which games will be shown off, but we already know of a number of indie games coming to Switch this year, including Windjammers 2 and Inti Creates' Dragon Marked for Death.The indie highlights broadcast marks the first presentation Nintendo is airing in 2019. The company typically streams a big Nintendo Direct sometime in January to outline some of its new releases in the first part of the year, but so far no proper Direct presentation has been scheduled for this month.Info from Gamespot.com

Demon's Souls creator Hidetaka Miyazaki says that a remaster of the genre-defining game is possible, but he's not eager to get started on it himself. In an interview, the director shared some thoughts on his legacy and the changing nature of Souls-likes, including whether Demon's Souls could get a remaster similar to Dark Souls."It's like when you write--when you're younger, you look back on [previous work] and you think, ‘Oh, goodness what was I thinking,'" he told Game Informer. "It's not that I'm embarrassed, I just don't like to look at my previous works."He also said that he could envision another studio handling the port, even if the idea makes him nervous. "If it was a studio that really loved the original work and really put their heart and soul into realizing it again, then that's something I would enjoy," he said. "But it's really complicated because I have these fond memories. Thinking about the idea of a remaster gives me kind of butterflies in my stomach and makes me a little nervous, so it's complicated. But I understand there are many users and many players and fans out there who really love Demon's, so if that’s something they could accomplish with a studio that loved the work, then yeah, I'd be okay with that."All that said, he also noted that it isn't entirely up to him. The decision would be up to the game's publisher, which was Sony."That was the first action fantasy game that I created, or I directed," he said. "I have fond memories of it, but it's definitely not my place to say they'll remaster."Miyazaki's next game is Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, which takes the Souls mechanics into 16th century Japan. It certainly carries some familiarity with the existing games, but From Software is rethinking some core elements like boss battles.Info from Gamespot.com

February is nearly here, which means it's almost time for another Pokemon Go Community Day. Niantic has now shared the first details on next month's event, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 16, and will feature another Gen 2 Pokemon: the Ice- and Ground-type Swinub.Throughout the event, Swinub will spawn much more frequently in the wild than it normally does. Based on previous Community Days, players will also presumably have a chance of encountering a Shiny Swinub during the event, and any Swinub that evolves into its final form--Mamoswine--up to an hour after the Community Day ends will learn a special move, although Niantic has not yet confirmed what that will be.Mamoswine was one of the many new evolved forms first introduced in the Pokemon series' fourth-generation titles, so to get it in Go, you'll need to have a Sinnoh Stone--a new evolutionary item in the mobile game. One of the ways these can be obtained is through Trainer Battles, and during the Community Day, Niantic says you'll have a chance to earn up to five Sinnoh Stones by battling other players. You'll also receive five rewards per day from Trainer Battles during the Community Day weekend.On top of that, you'll receive triple the normal amount of Stardust for capturing Pokemon during February's Community Day. Finally, any Lure Modules that you use during the event will also remain active for three hours, rather than their usual 30-minute duration. You can read more about the event on the Pokemon Go website.As usual, February's Community Day will only run for three hours, and it'll take place at different times depending on where you live. You can find the hours for each region below.Pokemon Go February 2019 Community Day HoursThe Americas and Greenland11 AM - 2 PM PT2 PM - 5 PM ETEurope, Middle East, and Africa10 AM - 1 PM UTCAsia-Pacific12 PM - 3 PM JST (February 17)Info from Gamespot.com

The NPD Group's analysis of the video games industry in 2018 is one that tells quite a story. Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2 was the No. 1 selling game of the year--but it was another huge, record-breaking year for Nintendo as well, thanks in large part to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.According to a release from NPD analyst Mat Piscatella, the games industry sold $7.1 billion in console, portable, and PC games in 2018, a 7% increase over 2017 and the highest total since 2012, which saw $7.5 billion in sales. October's Red Dead Redemption 2 led the list of best-selling games for year, followed by Call of Duty: Black Ops IV in second, NBA 2K19 in third, Madden NFL 19 in fourth, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in fifth. Marvel's Spider-Man, Far Cry 5, God of War, Monster Hunter: World, and Assassin's Creed: Odyssey made up the rest of the top 10, in order. NPD's report does not include individual sales numbers.While Red Dead racking up the most sales of the year is indicative of the huge following enjoyed by Rockstar, the story of Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. might be even more impressive. Piscatella writes that Smash Bros. set the record for launch month sales for an exclusive title in December 2018, eclipsing Halo: Reach's launch all the way back in 2010. With just one month worth of sales, Smash Bros. managed to take fifth on NPD's list for 2018--and the analysis firm notes that its figures don't include digital sales of the game, which it currently doesn't track. That means Smash Bros. smashed Reach's record, and eclipsed other major releases, based on physical sales alone.And while Red Dead Redemption 2 took the top spot for game sales, that position isn't without caveat: NPD doesn't currently track PC digital game sales for Black Ops 4. Piscatella took to Twitter to make note the lack of PC digital numbers, saying it "made all the difference to the rankings."The race to the best-seller position in Software was very close. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 digital sales on PC are not currently tracked by The NPD Group and made all the difference to the rankings. — Mat Piscatella (@MatPiscatella) January 22, 2019Smash Bros. wasn't the only console exclusive to have a huge year in 2018. Sony charted twice with two big games that were only released on its PlayStation 4: God of War, from Sony Santa Monica, at No. 8 for the year, and Marvel's Spider-Man, from Insomniac Games, at No. 6. Piscatella wrote that Spider-Man was the best-selling superhero game in more than a decade, since Spider-Man: The Movie 2 grabbed the No. 5 sales spot back in 2004.Meanwhile, the rest of the Top 20 list for 2018 has some interesting additions. Rockstar's latest entry in another monolithic series, Grand Theft Auto V, managed to be the eleventh best-selling game in 2018, despite releasing in 2013. Nintendo charted with three of its older Switch games: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe came in at No. 12 for the year, Super Mario Odyssey was No. 15, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was No. 17. All three games came out in 2017. Those big hits helped Nintendo become the publisher to generate the highest software revenue of 2018--a title the company hasn't enjoyed since 2009.The full rankings lists for December and all of 2018 are below, ranked by dollar sales. You might also check out GameSpot's choices for Best Games of 2018 to see how they stack up with NPD's top sellers.2018 Top 20 Games* indicates digital sales are not included.^ indicates PC digital sales are not included.All PlatformsRed Dead Redemption IICall of Duty: Black Ops 4^NBA 2K19Madden NFL 19^Super Smash Bros. Ultimate*Marvel's Spider-ManFar Cry 5God of War 2018Monster Hunter: WorldAssassin's Creed: OdysseyGrand Theft Auto VMario Kart 8*FIFA 19^Battlefield V^Super Mario Odyssey*Call of Duty: WWII^Dragon Ball: FighterzThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild*Super Mario Party*Pokemon: Lets Go Pikachu*December 2018 Top 20 GamesAll PlatformsSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate*Red Dead Redemption IICall of Duty: Black Ops 4^Battlefield V^NBA 2K19Mario Kart 8*Madden NFL 19^Super Mario Party*Pokemon: Lets Go Pikachu*Marvel's Spider-ManAssassin's Creed: OdysseyPokemon: Lets Go Eevee*Super Mario Odyssey*The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild*Just Cause 4FIFA 19^Grand Theft Auto VMinecraft#Spyro Reignited Trilogy^Fallout 76*Xbox OneRed Dead Redemption IICall of Duty: Black Ops 4Battlefield VMadden NFL 19NBA 2K19Forza Horizon 4Assassin's Creed: OdysseyJust Cause 4Grand Theft Auto VFIFA 19PlayStation 4Red Dead Redemption IICall of Duty: Black Ops 4Marvel's Spider-ManNBA 2K19Battlefield VMadden NFL 19Just Cause 4FIFA 19Assassin's Creed: OdysseySpyro Reignited TrilogyNintendo SwitchSuper Smash Bros. UltimateMario Kart 8Super Mario PartyPokemon: Lets Go PikachuPokemon: Lets Go EeveeSuper Mario OdysseyThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildSplatoon 2MinecraftJust Dance 2019Nintendo 3DSLuigi's MansionMario Kart 7Pokemon: Ultra MoonPokemon: Ultra SunSuper Smash Bros.Super Mario 3D LandMinecraftDetective PikachuMario Party: The Top 100New Super Mario Bros. 2Info from Gamespot.com