We're streaming our shows more and more, especially as COVID-19 keeps us inside and isolated from friends and family. Despite how much we're streaming, though, broadcast TV is still a dominant force as revealed by Nielsen, the long-running authority on television viewership.Nielsen revealed the most streamed shows and movies of 2020, split up between original (Mandalorian, Ozark) and acquired (The Office, Supernatural) content.The most-streamed series of 2020 include The Office, Grey's Anatomy, and Criminal Minds. The Office wins with over 57 billion minutes streamed from Netflix in 2020. Grey's Anatomy was at 39 billion, and Criminal Minds at 35 billion. The list also includes NCIS, Schitt's Creek, Supernatural, Shameless, New Girl, The Blacklist, and Vampire Diaries.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The time has nearly arrived. In mere days, the first Marvel Studios project in over a year will be released when the first two episodes of WandaVision premiere on Disney+. This isn't your run of the mill MCU movie or TV show, though. As the first entry in Phase 4, it's setting aside Marvel's traditional comic book style to instead pay tribute to the great sitcoms throughout TV history.From classic sitcoms Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie, all the way through The Brady Bunch and even Full House, WandaVision goes out of its way to recreate the style of those iconic TV shows as closely as possible--right down to the visual effects.Of course, one of the things the MCU is most synonymous with is cutting-edge visual effects, which attempt to make the extraordinary seem commonplace--be it men in robot suits fighting men exposed to radiation that makes them gigantic or massive purple alien monsters snapping humanity out of existence on a whim. Those don't exactly fit in with the '50s sitcom aesthetic, though. In those shows, nearly all special effects were smaller in scale and done practically, for better or worse.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV is coming to platforms beyond PS4 this year. The RPG will be released for Switch in Japan in March, and in North America and Europe on April 9, and in Australia on April 16. A PC port will come later in 2021.Trails of Cold Steel IV is the final entry in the series, which exists as part of the larger The Legend of Heroes franchise. The game is a turn-based RPG, similar in structure to its predecessor, though it possesses a larger character roster and makes adjustments to the series' Order and Break systems.Set two weeks after the events of Trails of Cold Steel III, Trails of Cold Steel IV sees Class VII, Crossbell's Special Support Section, and the heroes of Liberl all come together as the Erebonian Empire prepares for war--a conflict that threatens to consume the entire continent.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

There are a lot of things about the Indiana Jones movies that make for good video game fodder: a hero who occasionally cracks wise, fascinating historical settings, Nazis and other evildoers to fight, and big action set pieces in which the heroic Indy takes on a tank or escapes ancient traps. Indiana Jones translates so well into video game form that a few other franchises, most notably Uncharted and Tomb Raider, have already more or less lifted key elements from the iconic movies.That leaves the upcoming Indiana Jones title from current Wolfenstein developer MachineGames facing an uphill battle. One of its bigger challenges is distinguishing itself from the games that have already riffed on some of the essential elements of the Indiana Jones formula. Nathan Drake and Lara Croft are archaeological killing machines and treasure hunters, gunning down whole armies of mercenaries as they fight to keep lost cities and powerful relics out of the hands of bad guys. Some online reactions have already suggested any Indiana Jones game might wind up being an "Uncharted clone" on account of the ideas being so similar.So how do you make an Indiana Jones game that doesn't feel like it's borrowing from the games that have borrowed from Indiana Jones? It might actually not be as difficult as it sounds, at least conceptually. The key is creating a game that is more like the movies than slotting the franchise into the Indiana Jones-shaped framework set out by the video games it inspired.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Despite GTA V's massive success--or perhaps because of it--Rockstar has not indicated what form GTA VI will take, including when it's coming, what city it will take place in, or who will star in it. The subject of the playable protagonist in GTA has been a topic of some discussion of late, with a rumor suggesting that a female character could headline the next game in the series. That would be a first for the long-running franchise, which to date has exclusively starred male characters, dating back to the first game in 199X.With this in mind, we wanted to take a look back at the various playable protagonists to appear in the core Grand Theft Auto games throughout the franchise. Dating back to the nameless antiheroes from the early games to the personable hustlers of modern GTA, we’re shining a spotlight on the franchise's key players and what this could mean for a potential GTA VI. We do go into some spoiler territory, so be warned about the info ahead.Grand Theft Auto | The ProtagonistsIn the original Grand Theft Auto, players had a bird’s eye view of the action as they took part in missions to strike it rich and take out rival gang leaders across the explorable locales of Liberty City, San Andreas, and Vice City. While the franchise would eventually settle into telling stories with evolving characters, the mega-franchise's first game took a more modest approach with a playable protagonist, allowing you to choose from a set of eight characters to serve as the basis for your anti-hero.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Production for Season 3 of Netflix's The Umbrella Academy is expected to begin in February in Toronto, an announcement in a new release made all the more exciting by the further news that the show has made several casting announcements as well. The next season will finally dig into who the other members of the Sparrow Academy are, and Justin Cornwell, Britne Oldford, Jake Epstein, Genesis Rodriguez, and Cazzie David have joined the cast to fill those roles.Here's a quick breakdown on each of their roles: Cornwell (I Am the Night) will play Marcus, aka Sparrow No. 1, who is described as "charming, chiseled, and a colossus… Marcus is disciplined, rational and in control. He oozes confidence and leadership without ever having to raise his voice." Oldford (Hunters) will play Fei, aka Sparrow No. 3, who "comes across as a misanthrope who would rather be alone than spend even a second with you."Epstein (Designated Survivor) will play Alphonso, aka Sparrow No. 4, who "is armed with a caustic and biting sense of humor. The only thing he likes better than verbally battering anyone foolish enough to get in his face, is a good pizza and a six-pack of beer." Rodriguez (Big Hero 6) will play Sloane, aka Sparrow No. 5, a "romantic and a dreamer who feels a higher cosmic calling leaving her eager to see the world and experience a life beyond her upbringing." Finally, David (86'ed) will play Jayme, aka Sparrow No. 6, "a loner hidden under a hoodie. She doesn’t say much because she doesn’t have to."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

With the release of the PS5 and Xbox Series X last year, new TVs have been on the minds of many. There are already some great options to choose from, but TCL has just added three more to consider. At CES 2021, the company revealed a new XL Collection, which is comprised of three 85-inch TVs. If you're looking for a huge TV for your movies and games, then this collection is one you'll want to check out.The first is a more affordable 4-Series model with a 4K display that costs $1,600. The second is a QLED model that features Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and HDMI 2.1, the latter of which is used for variable refresh rates and 4K with 120Hz in gaming. Finally, the third model boasts an 8K resolution and TCL's own mini-LED technology. The 8K TV features 120Hz for 8K and 60Hz, though it's unclear if it can also display at 4K and 120Hz. The 4-Series model is planned to release before the end of March, while no price or timing has been revealed for the other two televisions. They will arrive after the 4-Series, but that's all we know at this time.TCL's 8K Collection Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Publisher Activision has shared new details about the mid-season update coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War on January 14. This includes a new map and mode for the game's multiplayer, a free access period for Zombies, and additional store content.Players of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War's multiplayer will get a brand-new Sanatorium map to duke it out on. The map is a low-wooded hills area replete with air, land, and sea vehicles for players to quickly get into and out of the frenetic action. Alongside Sanatorium is the latest 6v6 mode Dropkick, a hot potato-like game where two teams battle over a briefcase filled with nuclear codes. It seems to be an amalgam of Headquarters (or King of the Hill) and Sabotage, with whatever team to score 200 points first and set off the explosive winning the game.Meanwhile, Zombies players can check out the Cranked mode where every kill resets a timer that kills players if it reaches zero. PlayStation players will get a brand-new Raid map and Dark Aether intel. And everyone can play Zombies for a limited time for free from January 14-21.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Modders have been working overtime to crack open Cyberpunk 2077 since its release, and they've produced some pretty interesting work. However, NexusGuy999's Freefly mod might be the most impressive yet, allowing your V to take to the skies over Night City like never before. Considering the game inexplicably lacks Blade Runner-esque flying cars, it's quite a feat.The Freefly mod works a little like "no-clip" cheats in first-person shooter games, or the photo modes in games like God of War or The Last of Us 2. You zoom around with WASD, and you can go up or down by looking in that direction and holding forward. However, since the game isn't really designed with flight in mind, you'll find yourself going inside a building, and the framerate is a bit jittery throughout.Cyberpunk has received a couple of big mods in the past few weeks, most notably a third-person mod by the user sarunama. Much like the Freefly mod, the third-person angle can really mess with the game, and it's more of a proof of concept than a valid way to play the game. There's also a mod that allows you to change your hairstyle after character creation, which is one of the game's many strange omissions.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

At CES 2021, gaming accessory company Atlantic will be showing off its newly expanded line of products and accessories. The line consists of three new items: the Dardashti Gaming Riser, the Centipede XL, and the white Gaming Desk Pro.Dardashti Gaming Riser The Gaming Riser is a gaming desk featuring integrated dual mounts which can accommodate monitors from 17 to 27 inches. Both mounts can be swiveled and moved around, and the monitor heights can be adjusted within a 9.5-inch range. The desktop height can be raised from 4.5 inches to 20 inches by squeezing easy-to-use handles on the sides, and the desktop area can support up to 33 pounds. This riser also comes complete with a built-in mousepad, a headset stand, and a built-in cable management system. Its recommended retail is currently $350 with a three-year warranty and will be available sometime in Q1 of 2021.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Nintendo's Super Mario 35th anniversary celebration continues this weekend with a new Splatfest event in Splatoon 2. The game's Super Mario Splatfest runs from January 15-17, and it asks players to choose between two of the plumber's most iconic power-ups.The Splatfest kicks off at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET and runs for 48 hours. This event asks players which Mario power-up they'd rather have: Super Mushroom or Super Star? You'll need to cast your vote at the terminal in Inkopolis Square before you can take part in the competition.As usual, everyone who participates in the Splatfest will earn Super Sea Snails, which can be used to either add a new ability slot to a piece of gear or re-roll one that has already been maxed out. On top of that, Nintendo is giving away commemorative Splatoon 2/Mario 35th anniversary coins to the top 35 players on each team. To be eligible, you'll need to sign up for the Online Challenge before the Splatfest ends.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Drew McIntyre had a very successful 2020 after winning the men's Royal Rumble and going to Wrestlemania to win his first world championship in the company. Drew is in his second WWE Championship reign, but that could be in jeopardy as WWE has announced he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has initiated quarantine.In three weeks, the Royal Rumble event is taking place with Drew being pushed into a match with WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg for the WWE Championship--a title, Goldberg has yet to hold. It's been recommended that those infected with COVID quarantine for up to two weeks, so there is time for McIntyre to recover, but will he? Should he?Championships have been relinquished about a dozen times because of injury or sickness. Even Bret Hart's Intercontinental Championship in 1992 was upheld because of the flu (in actuality, Bret was going through a contract dispute) but in this situation with Drew, it's very real. There were a few outbreaks in the summer last year with multiple wrestlers being pulled from high-profile matches and had to be moved around at the last minute.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The TV brand Vizio has issued a firmware update for its slate of TVs that makes them perform better with the new generation of consoles. The update is now available for its OLED series of TVs and its 2021 P-Series Quantum and Quantum X models.The Verge reports that the update is said to enable full bandwidth 4K at 120fps support for PS5, along with support for variable refresh rate for games that use 4K at 120Hz on Xbox Series X. For PCs with the requisite amount of power, it also supports 4K resolution with up to 120Hz refresh rate, plus variable refresh rate for 4K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz settings.All of those improvements are classified under "Gaming" in the patch notes, which mentions the platforms by name. It also includes a handful of other features, like improved audio support for Xbox, discrete IR codes for users with control systems, and some screen saver functionality.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The new Willow TV series that is in development for Disney+ has lost its director. Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians) has announced that he can no longer direct the show due to scheduling issues and the forthcoming birth of a child this summer."I'm heartbroken to let you all know that I unfortunately have to step away from directing Willow. With the production schedule moving due to continued lockdowns in the UK, and with a new baby coming this summer (surprise!), the timing is just not going to work for me and my family," Chu said.He went on to say that he looks forward to being able to see the new Willow revival as a fan, going on to tease that fans should be excited about the "magical new world" that Disney has created.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

BioWare has been in fairly dire straits for a while now, after the very public failure of their online shooter Anthem and the departure of several key staff, including general manager Casey Hudson. That said, the developer is still working on a new Dragon Age game--which is seemingly titled simply Dragon Age--and a producer at the company shared some concept art to indicate that it's still in the pipe.Just wanted to say Happy New Year to everyone. I hope all are safe and well. Here's to new beginnings... 🏹💘🏹🐲🐉🐲 pic.twitter.com/Hy22jd0swl — Christian Dailey (@ChristianDailey) January 8, 2021Dragon Age is one of the most-acclaimed fantasy RPG series of all time, with legions of fans baying for any update on the game. Another BioWare staffer provided a similar update on the game's development six months ago. However, BioWare courted a certain degree of controversy when they announced a new Mass Effect game at The Game Awards.While many would be happy to play a new Mass Effect, fans can't help but wonder how the studio can work on new games in their two most beloved franchises when they're still ostensibly working on a "reboot" for Anthem that they've termed Anthem Next. Last year, producer Christian Dailey indicated that a "small team" is working on the project, and that it would end up being a "long process." Another update showed how the game's Javelins will change in the Next update.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com