Impact Wrestling has announced an expansion through Pluto TV that its shows will now stream across multiple countries in the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria starting June 28.This expansion is part of Impact's partnership with Pluto TV, which started in April 2018 in the US. Impact's television history can be a bit convoluted as it's switched platforms more times than its Legends championship has changed its name, but their relationship with Pluto has been steady so far."The global demand for quality professional wrestling programming has, arguably, never been higher," said Jaime Pollack, chief revenue officer in a statement. "We are excited for the opportunity to provide millions of pro wrestling fans both old and new with the ultimate ringside seats to all the epic matchups, original series, and in-depth retrospectives that IMPACT Wrestling is known for."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The first-ever virtual Witcher event will be held on July 9, and ahead of that event Netflix has revealed what fans can expect from the show schedule. Streaming on both of Netflix's Twitch and YouTube channels from 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, WitcherCon will be hosted by television presenter Julia Hardy.WitcherCon will kick off when The Witcher showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich and several members of the cast draw cards from a deck of fan questions that will determine the path of the panel and the fate of the guests involved.From there, Witcher game developer CD Projekt Red will talk about the franchise and how it was developed over the years, with the next panel being a pub quiz-style game between the game developers and The Witcher Netflix series. Another panel on the upcoming comic books and board game from The Witcher expanded universe will take place next, with the main event of WitcherCon being Tales from the White Wolf: A Spotlight Conversation with Henry Cavill.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

As part of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Nintendo Direct today, Nintendo announced that Tekken's Kazuya will release as the latest paid DLC on June 29, while the company also revealed a new Amiibo set to release in 2022.Kazuya, who was announced for Smash during Nintendo's E3 showcase, will release June 29 for $6 USD. Alternatively, you can buy the latest Fighter Pass ($30 USD), which includes Min Min, Steve & Alex, Sephiroth, Pyra/Mythra, and one more character later on.Kazuya is the 81st playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. A new stage, Mishima Dojo, is coming to Smash as well alongside the new character. "The dojo is closed off in all directions, but its walls and ceiling can be broken with strong attacks, turning the stage into dangerous terrain. With no floating platforms, the Mishima Dojo stage is more grounded than many other stages in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, requiring new strategies when battling on it," reads a line from its description. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The first of at least two planned Knives Out sequels has begun filming in a completely different location than the first movie. Writer-director Rian Johnson shared a photo from the set in Greece, which looks very beautiful and sunny. "Day one of filming on the next Benoit Blanc mystery," Johnson said of Daniel Craig's Knives Out character. "Thanks to all the lovely, patient people here in Greece for letting us do all this murdering on their peaceful shores."Aaaaaaaand WE’RE OFF! Day one of filming on the next Benoit Blanc mystery. Thanks to all the lovely patient people here in Greece for letting us do all this murdering on their peaceful shores. pic.twitter.com/SUFptCpl3G — Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) June 28, 2021Not only is the setting new for Knives Out 2, but the cast has been changed as well. The sequel will feature an ensemble cast that includes big names like Kate Hudson, Kathryn Hahn, Dave Bautista, Janelle Monae, Leslie Odom Jr., and Edward Norton.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Update: Since the report from Collider came out about Ron Perlman voicing Optimus Primal came out, the Transformers Twitter account has confirmed the news.Original story below...Hellboy himself, Ron Perlman, has reportedly been cast as the voice of Optimus Primal in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, according to Collider. Optimus Primal, the leader of the Maximals, was originally voiced by Perlman in the animated series Transformers: Power of the Primes.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Amazon Prime Day is in the rearview mirror, but that doesn't mean there aren't good deals to snag this week. A number of deals we saw during Prime Day are still live now, including big discounts on PS5 games like Demon's Souls, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, and The Nioh Collection. In addition to game deals, you can save $100 on a MacBook Air with an M1 chip, Skullcandy wireless earbuds, and 4K Fire TVs--you even get a free Echo Dot when you buy this 50-inch Toshiba 4K TV. We've put together a list of the best gaming, tech, and entertainment deals for Monday, and make sure to check back tomorrow for new deals.On top of the deals listed below, PC gamers can shop the Steam Summer Sale and a digital game sale at Newegg that actually beats Steam's prices on some games. Toshiba 50" 4K Fire TV with free Echo Dot $360 (was $430) Best Buy is giving away third-generation Echo Dots with the purchase of select Fire TVs right now, including this great option from Toshiba. It features a 50-inch 4K UHD display with Dolby Vision. With built-in Fire TV, you can instantly popular streaming apps either with the included remote or Alexa voice commands. In addition to the free Echo Dot smart speaker, you're also saving $70 on the price of the TV. See at Best Buy MacBook Air with M1 Chip $899 (was $999) This MacBook Air deal was live during Prime Day last week, but you can still take advantage of it now at Amazon. You can save $100 on the latest model MacBook Air fitted with Apple's M1 chip. The M1 chip features an 8-core CPU and an 8-core GPU. While it's certainly not the most powerful MacBook out there, it can still run some modern AAA games at reasonable settings. It has a 256GB SSD, 8GB of RAM, and a 13-inch display. See at Amazon Skullcandy Indy Evo True Wireless Earbuds $50 (was $80) If you didn't pick up a pair of discounted wireless earbuds during Prime Day, you're in luck. Skullcandy's Indy Evo earbuds are on sale for only $50 at Amazon. These earbuds have three EQ modes: music, movies, and podcast. You can control media by tapping the buds, and they are water resistant. With the included charging case, you can get 30 hours of listening between charges. See at Amazon SanDisk Ultra Plus 512GB microSD $95 (was $250) High-capacity microSD cards can be ridiculously pricey, but today only you can save big on a 512GB model from SanDisk. The SanDisk Ultra Plus 512GB microSD card is on sale for $95, down from $250. Nintendo Switch owners should take note here. The Switch's internal 32GB storage fills up rather fast, meaning a microSD card is practically a must. A 512GB card holds a lot of Switch games, so you likely will never have to free up storage again. See at Best Buy Demon's Souls $50 (was $70) Bluepoint's excellent Demon's Souls remake is still on sale for $50 at Amazon. There's no telling how long this discount will remain available, so you might want to hurry. From Software's iconic action-RPG that kicked off the Souls series earned a 9/10 in our Demon's Souls review. See at Amazon The Nioh Collection $50 (was $70) Souls fans should also consider picking up The Nioh Collection, a compilation of both of Team Ninja's impressive action-RPGs remastered for PS5. Nioh and Nioh 2 are fast-paced and challenging adventures with great combat systems and compelling worlds. See at Amazon Sackboy: A Big Adventure $40 (was $60) Sackboy: A Big Adventure is on sale for $40 for PS4 and PS5 at Amazon. We did see it on sale for less during Prime Day ($30), but it's likely to go back up to its $60 price soon. Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a LittleBigPlanet spin-off that plays much like Super Mario 3D World. It's a charming platformer that's perfect for the whole family. See at Amazon Immortals Fenyx Rising $25 (was $60) Immortals Fenyx Rising, Ubisoft's lighthearted spin on Greek Mythology, is on sale for $25 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. The open-world adventure has drawn comparisons to The Legend of Zelda. Although it doesn't reach the same heights as Nintendo's beloved series, it's still a fun journey worth taking. This deal matches its lowest price yet. See at Amazon NexiGo PS5 Charging Station $23 (was $38) The official PS5 charging station is still difficult to find in stock, but you can get this highly rated third-party option from NexiGo for only $25. NexiGo's charging station operates much like the official one and charges two controllers at once. See at Amazon NexiGo Switch Controller $36 (was $40) While not a huge discount, you can save four dollars on this cool Nintendo Switch controller by clipping the coupon at Amazon. The NexiGo Ergonomic Switch controller is designed for handheld mode. You simply click your Nintendo Switch into place, and you're ready to go. The ergonomic shape will appeal to those with larger hands or anyone who thinks the Joy-Cons are uncomfortable. It features two conventional joysticks and a normal D-pad, which makes it better for side-scrollers than the Joy-Cons. Though you sacrifice NFC support for Amiibo figures, it does have vibration and adjustable motion controls. See at Amazon Core Innovations 150" Projector $70 (was $140) You can save 50% on this Core Innovations projector today only at Best Buy. The projector can display up to a 150-foot picture on any surface. It's loaded with ports (HDMI, VGA, USB, and AV), so you can easily connect it to devices like your laptop or game console. It comes with built-in speakers, too. See at Best Buy Best Gaming & Tech Deals This Week Steam Summer Sale 2021 Is Live Now The Best Steam Summer Sale 2021 Game Deals Best Cheap Games Under $10 In Steam Summer Sale 2021 + Show More Best Gaming & Tech Deals This Week Links (4) Scarlet Nexus Gets $10 Discount Ahead Of Its Release Tomorrow The 15 Best Post-Prime Day Deals Still Available Razer Raiju Mobile Controller Drops To $50, Its Lowest Price Ever On Amazon (Save $100) Amazon Prime's 6 Free Games For July 2021 Revealed Info from Gamespot.com

Writer-director Quentin Tarantino is making one more movie, and then he plans to retire. But what will the final film be? We still don't know for sure, but Tarantino recently told Bill Maher that he considered dipping back into his past for his final movie by remaking Reservoir Dogs."I considered a remake of Reservoir Dogs as my last movie," he revealed, before turning to the camera and gesturing to make it extra clear. "I won't do it, internet, alright, but I considered it."Released in 1992, Reservoir Dogs was Tarantino's first big movie, so it would have been a very full circle type of moment for him to remake it as his last film.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The breakout success of team dodgeball title Knockout City means it isn't going anywhere anytime soon. EA and Velan Studios revealed the game's roadmap today, along with the launch date of the game's second season and everything players can expect to come with it.Season 2 of Knockout City will start July 27, and it will introduce more cosmetics to the game, along with events and an entirely new map. Knockout City's second season will also include five new playlists to try out and a new suite of season contracts. A new league play season will also be starting on July 27 along with Season 2.Players will have another reason to log in to Knockout City with the start of Season 2: daily login bonuses. Every day that players log in to play the game, they will receive a random reward. It's not clear if there is a pool of items that will be doled out or if players will receive different rewards for playing the game on consecutive days.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Content warning: this article mentions suicide and self-harm.The emulator developer Near--a highly-respected luminary in the fan emulation scene--has died, according to social media posts from a close friend. Several friends of the developer grew concerned when Near posted a photo of themselves along with several messages that seemed to suggest suicidal ideation.Then, on June 27, notable hacker Hector Martin posted a Google document that he said was authored by a close friend of Near's, which contains explicit details of Near's death. Later, on June 28, Martin said that he spoke to the police department in charge of the investigation, who confirmed that Near died on June 27. The Google doc has been accepted by many as proof of Near's death, in part due to the hacker's intensely private nature.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Fortnite Season 7 Week 4 challenges are just around the corner. This week's Legendary Quests are expected to go live on Wednesday, June 30 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET, while Epic Quests will follow a day later on July 1 at the same hour. As is often the case, this week's Fortnite challenges have leaked ahead of time, so we've got your full preview here. Plan accordingly and you'll unlock hundreds of thousands more XP toward your Battle Pass. Here are your Week 4 challenges in Fortnite.Legendary QuestsSearch the farm for clues (0/2) - 45,000 XPVisit Farmer Steel's favorite places (0/3) - 30,000 XPPlace missing person signs in Weeping Woods and Misty Meadows (0/4) - 30,000 XPCollect doomsday preppers guide (0/1) - 30,000 XPForage for food, need supplies (0/5) - 30,000 XPEpic QuestsDeal damage near an Abductor (0/1000)Destroy hiding places (0/3)Destroy Objects at Retail Row, Lazy Lake, Pleasant Park, or Holly Hatchery (0/5)Experience low gravity with Alien Nanites or on the Mothership (0/1)Hunt an infected animal (0/1)Travel in a Saucer (0/1000)Abduct an opponent with a saucer tractor beam (0/1)You'll want to pilot a UFO to complete a pair of Fortnite Week 4 challenges.Once more, the Legendary Quests this week focus on the story of Season 7. This time it's the disappearance of noted anti-alien activist Farmer Steel, who was last seen in Season 6 decrying the destruction of his crops by the aliens and their crop circles. Each of these quests will involve more specific tasks only available during Week 4, so we'll have your guides in time. Right now, there's simply no telling what most of these will entail, but they should leak before Wednesday, so check back soon.As for the Epic Quests, they focus on a lot of the new content from the Fortnite 17.10 patch including new Abductors, the Mothership, and animals infected by parasites. Refer to our Fortnite 17.10 patch notes for each of these as we previously broke down how to use these new gameplay features.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Legend of Mana fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming months, as Square Enix marked the 30th anniversary of the cult-classic JRPG franchise with three new project reveals. In a livestream broadcast last week, a new mobile game titled Echoes of Mana was shown off. A free-to-play action RPG for Android and iOS devices that's scheduled to launch in 2022, Echoes of Mana has an all-star cast that brings together characters from previous Mana titles such as Trials of Mana, Secret of Mana, and Adventures of Mana. The next project revealed was Legend of Mana: The Teardrop Crystal, an anime series being developed by Graphinica and Yokohama Animation Lab for Warner Bros. Japan. According to Mana series producer Masaru Oyamada, this in-development series may have helped influence the HD remaster of the series that was released in 2018.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

In new documentation found on the US Patent and Trademark Office directory, Sony has filed a new trademark for something dubbed "PSX."According to the documentation, the trademark is for "arranging, organizing, and conducting exhibitions and conferences in the fields of entertainment and video games" both online and offline, as well as providing entertainment and educational services including "video game playing and news [...] conferences, meeting, and networking events." The filing was submitted on June 11 and will be reviewed by an examiner in approximately three months."PSX" is the abbreviation Sony typically uses for its PlayStation Experience event, an annual conference the company has held since 2004 in Europe and 2014 in the US. 2017 was the last PSX event the company has put on as 2018's showcase was cancelled. Though Sony hasn't attended E3 since 2019, the company has hosted several livestreams under the State of Play moniker.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Fast and Furious cast has more than a few reasons to celebrate. One being they have the highest opening weekend since 2019, and of course, the recent announcement that Fast 10 parts one and two will start filming in the new year."I think what feels best is just the idea that people are returning to the theatrical experience, Diesel told Variety. "It feels good to say, 'cinema is back'.""You can't fault another studio for wanting to stream a movie," Diesel continued. "But the ones like Universal are bold enough to say, 'Hey, we're going to support the theatrical release'. I take my hat off to them."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Best Buy's newest Razer deal is live at an opportune time. Through July 4, you can pick up the Razer Basilisk wireless gaming mouse for $130 and get a $50 of Steam gift card for free with your purchase. Considering the Steam Summer Sale kicked off last week, you likely won't have a hard time finding some games to snag with the Steam credit. Razer Basilisk Mouse + $50 Steam Credit $130 (was $220) The Razer Basilisk wireless gaming mouse normally goes for $170, so you're already saving $40 on the mouse. Overall, you're getting a savings of $90. Plus, if you buy games during the Steam Summer Sale, you'll get even more bang for your buck with the $50 Steam gift card. This is an all-around great deal. See at Best Buy The Razer Basilisk is one of the company's most versatile gaming mice. It features a whopping 11 programmable buttons and a scroll wheel that can be customized to offer the exact resistance you're looking for. The fully wireless setup uses Razer's HyperSpeed technology for ultra-low latency and has a 20K DPI optical sensor. It comes with Razer Chroma lighting zones that can be configured in Chroma Studio and synced with your other Razer peripherals. The Basilisk is graded to last for 70 million clicks and runs for up to 70 hours on a single charge. When not in use, you can place it on the included charging dock. The Basilisk is compatible with PC and Mac.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It's a new week, and that means Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops Cold War are being refreshed yet again with new playlists and store bundles. Activision ran through all the updates in a blog post, and we're breaking out the key takeaways here. New PlaylistsIn Black Ops Cold War, a new playlist called Collateral Combined Arms 24/7 is coming to the game that offers up the 12v12 mode all-day long so you can play it to your heart's content.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com