Twisters is whirling in some big box office money, surprising a lot of critics and initial projections, pulling in over $80 million over the weekend. The standalone sequel to the 1996 hit with Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, became the number-one movie in the country and soon might even surpass would-be tentpoles like Furiosa. There is a debate though on what would have made the movie better and one legendary director put it in his notes and changed the ending completely.Daisy Edgar-Jones' Kate Carter and Glen Powell's Tyler Owens were supposedly going to kiss at some point in the movie but that was ultimately cut. Even reviewers were thrown off by the promise of romance, but nothing came to fruition. Enter executive producer Steven Spielberg."I think it's a Spielberg note, wasn't it?" Edgar-Jones said talking to Collider about the change. "Do you know what it is? I think it stops the film feeling too cliched, actually. I think there's something really wonderful about it feeling like there's a continuation. This isn't the end of their story. They're united by their shared passion for something."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Launching a live-service game shouldn't be the be-all and end-all, according to Digital Extremes CEO Steve Sinclair. The Warframe executive wants to see companies practice more patience with these titles, giving them a chance to succeed.Speaking with VGC, Sinclair bemoaned how live-service games with "massive potential" end up getting axed "too soon." He explained: "They think the release is make or break, and it's not. They have a financial way to be persistent, and they never do it. It comes out, doesn't work and they throw it away.”There has seemingly been a live-service game bubble over the past year or so. Knockout City got shut down in June 2023, for example, following other titles like Rumbleverse, CrossfireX, and Anthem. Even Digital Extremes closed its publishing arm last year, giving back Wayfinder to developer Airship Syndicate. Originally, that game was supposed to be an online RPG with the backing of Digital Extremes.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion is arguably the toughest From Software experience so far and it has a monster of a final boss, but it turns out that even they can be beaten with a single attack. All it takes is some preparation, buffs, and an appetite for potions, and you can slay a god. As Twitch streamer Ainrun demonstrates in the video below, all that prep work allowed him to deliver an attack so powerful that it bypassed the second phase of this fight entirely.Warning: Shadow of the Erdtree spoilers below.From the creators of 49k Midra comes 93k Radahn pic.twitter.com/qLNkCrbG0t — Ainrun (@Ainrun_ttv) July 21, 2024 To pull this off, Ainrun downed potions like Wondrous Physick and Bloodboil Aromatic while activating buffs like Rallying Standard and Seppuku. Finally, Royal Knight's Resolve Ash of War was used to charge up his next attack, allowing Ainrun to slay Promised Consort Radahn with a blow that dealt 93,000 points of damage.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Earlier this year, Prime Video officially ordered a Tomb Raider live-action series that was created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who joined the project in early 2023. Now, Prime Video has offered an update about how soon the new adventures of Lara Croft will go into production. "We are hard at work," Amazon MGM Studios television head Vernon Sanders told The Wrap. "We've got great material. Phoebe is really good. We're really excited. My guess is we'll spend the rest of this year getting things prepped so that we can start production early next year."Sanders also indicated that the studio hasn't started casting yet. "We've got to find our Lara Croft, so that global wide search will start sooner rather than later," said Sanders.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Stardew Valley is nearly a decade old at this point, but developer Eric Barone says he's still hard at work on the game's next PC update, as well as porting its existing content to its console versions. He also vowed to never charge money for a "DLC or update for as long as I live."I swear on the honor of my family name, i will never charge money for a DLC or update for as long as I live. Screencap this and shame me if I ever violate this oath — ConcernedApe (@ConcernedApe) July 22, 2024 Barone posted these two updates on social media, further stating that he's working on Stardew's mobile port every day, and that "it's on my mind every minute." He also said that he will announce when there is any meaningful news, meaning a release date for either project, and reiterated that he will not charge money for any DLC or updates to Stardew. It's unclear if this vow applies to future game releases.Barone has provided consistent updates for Stardew Valley over its lifespan, to the point where fans often say that the game has served as its own sequel in terms of new content. The unofficial follow-up to Stardew, Haunted Chocolatier, was first announced in 2021, and it does not have a set release date. Barone revealed in a 2022 Game Informer feature that he is working on another unannounced project in addition to Haunted Chocolatier and the continuous Stardew updates.Info from Gamespot.com

The team-based RPG Mortal Kombat Onslaught is shutting down this October, its developer has announced. The shutdown takes place on October 21, 2024, which is about a year after the game launched on October 17, 2023.The game is shutting down in October but is being removed from the App Store and Google Play today, July 22. Additionally, in-game purchases will be disabled on August 23."It has been an honor creating this game for our Kommunity," the developer said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Marvel Rivals is conducting a beta test soon, offering fans a first chance to try the 6v6 hero shooter from developer NetEase Games. But when does the test take place and how can you get in? In this post we're rounding up all the key things to know about the Marvel Rivals beta test.A key thing to know right off the bat is that this is a closed beta test, so you are not guaranteed entry. But there are several ways to potentially gain access to the test. Read on to find out everything you need to know about the game, including all the supported characters, maps, modes, and more.Table of Contents [hide]Marvel Rivals beta platformsMarvel Rivals beta platformsThe Marvel Rivals beta test is being held on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. There is cross-platform matchmaking, but in the competitive mode, cross-play between console and PC is blocked. Additionally, NetEase said because the Xbox Series S console has "memory limitations," features like Past Lives, MVP animations, and Highlights are disabled to prevent memory-related issues. NetEase said it continues to optimize for Xbox Series S, and that for the full launch, these features will be live.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

You don't need to drop a small fortune to get a decent PC monitor these days, and at Best Buy, you can pick up an affordable display during the store's Great Summer Sale promotion. Normally $140, this 21.5-inch Ace monitor is on sale for $70, a very nice 50% discount. Ideally, this could work well as a second monitor, something to watch movies on, or even a budget option for younger members of the family who'll be playing less-demanding games like Roblox. See at Best Buy Acer E220Q monitorOut of the box, the Acer E220Q features a full-HD resolution, a 75Hz refresh rate, and AMD FreeSync. As mentioned above, this is ideal for regular tasks, media, or as a simple workhorse display when you're working on documents. If the screen size is too small, you can get a 27-inch model for $100 (normally $160) and there's also a high-end version that has received a big discount.Normally $350, the Acer Nitro KG272U monitor is on sale for $180 and it has a 27-inch screen, a 1440p resolution, and a 170Hz refresh rate. This is easily the best deal of the bunch, as it's great for gaming at this particular resolution. There are two HDMI ports and one DisplayPort, so you can hook up a PC and up to two consoles to it.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It's now possible to hang out with Team USA athletes before they go for gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics. A new Roblox experience--called Team USA Ultimate Obby--has launched today from NBCUniversial and the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee.Team USA Ultimate Obby offers a map to explore where you can race friends, watch Olympic highlights, and meet professional athletes like skateboarder Minna Stess. "As a big fan of Roblox, I think it's really cool to see Team USA on this platform," Stess said in a press release. "I've been playing on Roblox for years but never thought I would one day see my own ​​avatar in an experience ​along​ with so many other Olympic and Paralympic athletes, so that is also exciting."Skaterboarder Minna Stess and other Team USA athletes show up as NPCs in Team USA Ultimate Obby in Roblox.Stress is one of 20 USA athletes who show up in the Roblox experience. Other NPCs in Team USA Ultimate Obby include volleyball player Chiaka Ogbogu, gymnast Kayla DiCello, paralympic swimmer Jamal Hill, and breaker Victor Montalvo. For those unaware, Breaking is a new competition for the 2024 Olympics.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Microsoft is reportedly exploring several different new tiers for Xbox Game Pass, including ad-based and cloud-exclusive ones. The previous Game Pass family plan might also be coming back too.According to a report from Windows Central, Microsoft is working towards a cloud-only version of Xbox Game Pass that is cheaper than an Ultimate tier subscription. This tier is focused on users who aren't interested in owning an Xbox console. Subscribers to this tier reportedly would also have the ability to "double dip" with their games, meaning that they can play via the cloud and be able to own them digitally.As for an ad-based tier, Microsoft is reportedly only exploring that option rather than actively working towards it. This tier would be aimed at users who don't want to spend money on Game Pass at all, but still want access to its games.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

What's better than a Lego spaceship? Two Lego spaceships, which is exactly what you're getting with this Amazon deal. For fans of the Star Wars series Ahsoka, you can pick up this collection of starfighters for $81.70, a big discount from its usual $110 selling price. This is an Amazon Lightning Deal, so once all the current stock is sold out, it'll retail again for its regular MSRP. See at Amazon Lego Star Wars: New Republic E-Wing vs. Shin Hatis StarfighterThe set contains over 1,000 pieces, which you can use to build a New Republic E-Wing fighter and Dark Jedi apprentice Shin Hati's vessel. The E-wing has a sleeker design when compared to Hati's spaceship, and both of these vehicles can fire Lego studs with their spring-loaded mechanisms. You'll also get five minifigures with this set; Baylan Skoll, Shin Hati, Morgan Elsbeth, Captain Porter, and a New Republic astromech droid.The starfighters are also impressively sized once fully constructed, and when you're not using them to reenact some of the battles from Ahsoka, you can display them on your shelf as each one has retractable landing gear.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - Books of Knowledge, Volume 3 $30 (was $45) Preorder at Amazon See Vol. 1 at Amazon See Vol. 2 at Amazon The upcoming official strategy guide for Elden Ring's massive Shadow of the Erdtree expansion has received its first discount at Amazon. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - Books of Knowledge, Volume 3 is up for grabs for only $30. Since going up for preorder earlier this month, the hardcover guidebook had maintained its $45 list price, but now Elden Ring fans can save 33%. Keep in mind that the first two volumes still regularly sell for full price--Volume 1 is $45 right now, and Volume 2 sold out at its $45 price in June. In other words, the current $30 preorder offer for Volume 3 is unexpected, and we wouldn't be surprised to see the price switch back to $45 soon.Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - Books of Knowledge, Volume 3 will be published by Future Press in hardcover format on September 30, the same day as the anniversary edition of Bloodborne's official guidebook. Preorders for the 736-page Bloodborne Complete Guide, which contains lore and artwork alongside the full walkthrough, are also steeply discounted at Amazon ($25 off). Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - Books of Knowledge, Volume 3 $30 (was $45) With Amazon's preorder guarantee, you'll pay the lowest price offered from the moment you order until your book is shipped. So if you already preordered at full price, don't worry: You don't need to do anything: Amazon will automatically discount the price of your order to the best price, and you won't pay until the book ships.Like the first two books in the series, this 352-page tome is a gameplay guide and an in-depth art book that fans of all stripes will want to check out. It includes detailed breakdowns of the expansion's new characters and quest lines, as well as full walkthroughs of the new bosses, enemies, dungeons, and explorable regions. Along with the written guides, the book is packed with artwork, including all-new concept art and full-page illustrations of landscapes, characters, weapons, and more. Preorder at Amazon See Vol. 1 at Amazon See Vol. 2 at Amazon The first two volumes in the Elden Ring strategy guide series were in high demand at launch and remain popular today. With Shadow of the Erdtree breaking records to become the best-selling video game DLC ever--it earned a rare 10/10 in our Shadow of the Erdtree review--we expect Volume 3 will be popular as well, so it's worth preordering your copy as soon as possible.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred is coming in October, and players now have reason to believe there will be major changes to the game's max level, Paragon system, and even the amount of damage players deal come the release of the game's first expansion.Blizzard recently gave players an in-depth look at the expansion's new class, the Spiritborn. As pointed out by Wowhead and discussed on places like the Diablo 4 subreddit, nestled among all the new Spiritborn gameplay footage from various media outlets and content creators is evidence that the game's maximum level cap might be going down from level 100 to just 60. It also indicates a major change in the way the game's Paragon Points are distributed.There are a few clues as to why this might be the case. Spiritborn gameplay footage shows XP bars post-level-50 without the Paragon Point unlock nodes seen in the current version of the game. Instead, it looks like players may earn Paragon Points each "level" after max, in a way that could be closer to how players earned Paragon points in Diablo 3. That being said, it's unlikely players will be able to earn "infinite" Paragon Points like in Diablo 3, as that would require Blizzard to completely rework Diablo 4's existing Paragon Board system.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Taylor Swift is not in Deadpool & Wolverine, as many hoped she might be, but Ryan Reynolds has now said the pop singer would be a great candidate to play the role of Deadpool in the future.Reynolds told E! News that Swift has serious comedy chops and would play the role well."I always do say that if anyone ever were to take over the role of Deadpool, actually Taylor would be very good," he said. "Because that's a superpower that I don't know that she shows everyone too often: She's one of the funniest people I've ever met."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

For a limited time, Verizon customers can get a free year of Netflix Premium when they sign up for an annual Peacock subscription. Netflix Premium normally costs $24/month, which equates to $276 per year, and Peacock's annual plan costs $80/year. The combined cost of both streaming services would be $356/year, but thanks to this Verizon deal, you get them both for just $80, saving you nearly $200. Subscribe to Peacock and get Netflix Premium for free You must be a Verizon customer to qualify for the deal. You can redeem the promo by signing in with your Verizon account at the link above. The promotion only applies to new Peacock and Netflix accounts. Note that after the one-year promotional period, your new Netflix account will automatically roll over to the monthly Netflix Premium payment plan unless you cancel ahead of time.If you decide to get Peacock and Netflix through this deal, you'll be adding two huge libraries of movies and TV shows to your list of streaming content. Peacock has tons of NBC classics like The Office and Parks and Rec and originals like Pokerface and Those About to Die. New episodes of current NBC series like Saturday Night Live also join the service as soon as they air, many theatrical movies are streamable soon after their theatrical run, and you get access to over 50 live channels, including live sports.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com