Following in the footsteps of October Faction, V-Wars, and so many other single-season original series, Netflix has announced it will not renew its Idris Elba-led comedy, Turn Up Charlie for a second season.A statement from Netflix, published on Deadline, acknowledges the hard work from the show's cast and crew alongside Elba--who starred, co-created, and served as executive producer on the series. The statement ends with a note that Netflix "[looks] forward to continuing our relationship with Idris on future projects." What Elba may be interested in creating for Netflix in the future is anyone's guess.Turn Up Charlie pulled from the actor’s experience as a DJ (Elba performs under the very good alias, DJ Big Driis) to inspire the premise for of the eight episode comedy, which also starred Piper Perabo (Coyote Ugly; Looper) and JJ Feild (Captain America: The First Avenger).Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Pokemon Go's Remote Raid Passes have arrived. The new feature is now available to all players who are at least trainer level five, and as their name suggests, they allow you to join a Raid remotely, so you don't need to physically travel to a Gym to participate in the battle.If you have a Remote Raid Pass, you can use it to take part in any Raid that appears on the Nearby screen. You can receive three Remote Raid Passes through a special one-PokeCoin bundle from the in-game shop. Niantic is also selling additional Remote Raid Passes at a limited-time price of 100 PokeCoins.As helpful as the new Raid Passes are, they come with a couple of caveats. First, while up to 20 players will be able to join the same Raid, only a limited number will be able to do so using Remote Raid Passes. On top of that, while players who join Raids via Remote Raid Passes will initially have the same attack power as those physically present at the Gym, Niantic says remote players' attack power will eventually be reduced. You can read more about Remote Raid Passes on the official Pokemon Go website.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

If you own Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, updating your game this week will be slightly different. Developer Infinity Ward is splitting the patch content across two separate downloads, one of which you'll have to manually start.The first part will download as normal on your console of choice, kicking in as soon as you try launch the game when the update goes live later this week. From there, you'll need to launch the game and access any mode outside of Warzone (Campaign, Multiplayer, or Spec-Ops). You'll then be prompted to download the Data Pack DLC, and you won't be able to play anything other than Warzone until that is complete.When both downloads are completed, you'll have to restart Modern Warfare for them to apply. If you're just playing the free-to-play battle royale mode Warzone, you won't have to start this second download as it only applies to paid content part of the base Modern Warfare package.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Gaming PCs are often big and bulky, but they don't need to be. MSI's Trident line of gaming desktops strive for sleek, small designs closer to the size of a PS4 Pro or Xbox One X. MSI's Trident series is still noticeably larger than both consoles, coming in at 15 inches wide and long, but if you're looking for a PC that you can keep out of the way or put under your TV, then they're excellent options. The MSI Trident A Plus gaming PC is $1,469, down from its regular price of $1,599. This deal is only valid for one day, so act fast if you're interested. It comes with free shipping and an estimated delivery between April 29 and May 4.The console-sized gaming PC comes equipped with an i7-9700F processor, an RTX 2070 Super, 16GB RAM, and a 1 TB NVMe SSD--the latter makes for ultra-fast loading for games and applications. This particular Trident A Plus is more than capable of running the majority of modern games at high settings with great performance--and it has some long legs on it as well.MSI Trident A Plus gaming PC with RTX 2070 Super$1,469 ($1,599)Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will see its multiplayer playlist updated across PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One this week. The changes include Shoot the Ship's return, double XP this weekend, and more.Developer Infinity Ward revealed that the Shoot the Ship playlist is back in a recent Call of Duty update post. The playlist will consist of both Shoot House and Shipment 24/7, two of the game's most-popular multiplayer maps. The two locations feature tight spaces for frantic firefights and alleyways perfect for close-ranged skirmishes.Modern Warfare is also offering double XP, double weapon XP, and double Battle Pass tier progression this weekend. You can earn 2x the experience points in-game from Friday, May 1 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 5 PM GMT to Monday, May 4 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 5 PM GMT.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Hot on the heels of the announcement that Clive Barker's horror classic Hellraiser will be getting a reboot comes a report from The Hollywood Reporter that the franchise will be adapted into a TV series for HBO.While details on the project are still developing, Mark Verheiden (Falling Skies) and Michael Dougherty (Trick'r'Treat) are set to write while David Gordon Green (Halloween) will direct "several initial episodes." The series is separate from the film reboot and will continue and expand the mythology contained within the franchise's 10 films. This likely means the show will explore not only the human characters but the Cenobites, the monsters contained within the franchise's infamous "puzzle box," known as The Lament Configuration, who hunt them as well. Lead by the iconic Pinhead (Doug Bradley), the Cenobites torture and kill their victims until the puzzle box is solved, sending them back to their labyrinthian hell-dimension.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

There are a number of reasons to add a gaming chair to your setup at home. Yes, they tend to look cooler than the average desk chair, but they also have tangible benefits. Gaming chairs are typically designed for comfort throughout lengthy sessions--whether you're sitting at your desk working or leaning back to relax while playing your favorite games. They have taller backs to support your head and neck, lumbar support, and some even have footrests. Plus, have we mentioned these racing-style chairs look really cool?Gaming chairs can get quite pricey, and it might be hard to justify spending $300 to $500 on one of the premium brands; thankfully you can still get a solid and comfortable chair without breaking the bank. We've rounded up the best cheap gaming chairs, from traditional rolling chairs to rockers to even a gaming-focused recliner. All of these cheap gaming chairs can be purchased on Amazon, where they have hundreds upon hundreds of highly-rated user reviews. Best of all, every chair on this list is under $200--and several of them are a decent amount less than that.Benefits of a gaming chair vs. office chairThe main benefit gaming chairs have over regular office chairs is their dedication to ergonomics, particularly lumbar and head/neck support. While a regular swivel office chair may do well for short intervals, gaming chairs are designed for consistent, prolonged use. They generally have thicker cushions and, importantly, extra lumbar and head cushions. If you're finding that your lower back is sore after sitting in a regular desk chair, a gaming chair is a great option for you.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

An update coming to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare this week on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One will give players more freedom within the Gunsmith. Now, you will be able to mix and match your blueprints.Go to war in style.Developer Infinity Ward revealed in a recent Call of Duty update post that Gunsmith Customs will let you create personalized weapons for Modern Warfare. By combining different attachments from blueprints of the same weapon type, the end result will be weapons that have "unique looks, styles, and capabilities." The studio said more information on Gunsmith Customs will come out sometime this week.There's more coming to Modern Warfare and Warzone this week in addition to Gunsmith Customs. Infinity Ward unveiled a double XP event and multiplayer playlist update, new contract type for Warzone that comes with a massive payoff for your entire squad, and more.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Though it's not nearly as crucial as hand sanitizer, tissues, toilet paper, and other household goods, the Nintendo Switch console is seeing a major national shortage right now, as major retailers respond to increased demand for online goods due to the coronavirus outbreak. The $300 console is seeing increased demand as more people find themselves stuck indoors and looking for a good way to play some video games.While the main system is sold out just about everywhere, you'll have a slightly easier time finding the $200 Nintendo Switch Lite, which is smaller, handheld-only, and more affordable. Best Buy has restocked the Switch Lite in Turquoise, Gray, and Yellow, while GameStop has a number of different bundles with the Coral Switch Lite in stock. If you're primarily interested in using the Switch as a handheld device rather than playing it on the TV, the Switch Lite is an excellent, cheaper option, and it may be a great choice for younger gamers who are stuck inside right now. It's also more readily available if you're just dying to play some of the best Switch games right now.According to Nintendo, more Switch consoles will be restocked soon. "Nintendo Switch hardware is selling out at various retail locations in the US, but more systems are on the way. We apologize for any inconvenience," Nintendo told GameSpot in an email statement.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Pokemon Go's servers appear to be down, effectively preventing the game from being played. Numerous reports are streaming in on places like Reddit and Twitter, and while the particular problems vary, the end result is the same.Some players have posted screenshots showing that their GPS signal can't be found, while others simply see nothing on the in-game map. In general, game elements aren't loading properly.As of yet, there's no official word from the Pokemon Go Twitter account or Niantic Help support account, but we'll report back when we learn more.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

As of right now, Twitch seems to be down. In a brief statement made over Twitter, Twitch said it is "investigating an issue that is causing the site not to load properly." There is currently no update on when the issue may be fixed.If you log onto Twitch right now, you're able to load the homepage fairly easily. However, trying to watch a livestream will likely just bring up a black screen. It doesn't matter whether you're subscribed to the channel or not--currently, all of Twitch seems to be unwatchable. Chat isn't working either.🔎 We are investigating an issue that is causing the site not to load properly. We will update you when we know more. — Twitch Support (@TwitchSupport) April 27, 2020Just prior to this, Twitch went down for scheduled maintenance. Starting on April 27 at 3 AM PT / 6 AM ET, certain Twitch channels were unable to go live or their broadcasts were simply not available. Twitch has not announced whether there is any direct correlation between the scheduled maintenance and today's issues.Info from Gamespot.com

Fallout and Elder Scrolls company Bethesda is making a substantial donation to the ongoing COVID-19 relief efforts. The company is donating a total of $1 million to multiple charities, including Direct Relief and UNICEF. "With the impact of this health crisis being so great and widespread, we want to help by donating to an array of international and local charities which are directly involved with COVID-19 relief efforts," the company said in a news release.$500,000 will be given to the Direct Relief charity, which, among other things, provides protective equipment for healthcare workers. $250,000 will go to UNICEF, which provides humanitarian aid around the globe. And another $250,000 will be given to charities that are local to Bethesda's various studios. "These recipients will be chosen by our individual studios and international offices. This way we can support worthy charities fighting COVID-19 in our local communities across the world," the company said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Treachery in Beatdown City takes on the style of an over-the-top late-'80s beat-'em-up that you might spot at an arcade, but from the second you start playing you can tell it’s doing much more than just emulating the past. Playing with the standard style of brawler games by utilizing smart humor and classic tactics mechanics, it creates an exciting amalgamation of genres that makes almost every punch fun.The game opens up with an alternate universe action-movie trailer explaining that the president, Blake Orama, just got kidnapped by ninja dragon terrorists. Everyone is scrambling. The corrupt billionaire mayor of the city doesn’t step up and the police can’t handle it, so the chief calls on the only people he knows can stop this madness: you and your fighting friends! You’re able to rotate between three street fighters, each with their own styles and witty banter. There’s Lisa Santiago, a boxer; Bruce Maxwell, a capoeira fighter; and Brad Steele, an ex-wrestler. They’re all introduced with gorgeous art and theme music showcasing them in awesome fighting stances.All of the fighters have their own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to punching, kicking, and grappling. Before each duel you need to gauge the enemy type to make sure it’s a good matchup. The enemies have support, grappler, striker types as well, and these foes range from gentrifiers, racists and rude tech bros to cops and a biker gang. You have to think about your interactions with them, even in the early levels, because a mismatched fighter might just lose you an otherwise easy fight.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and the battle royale game Warzone are offering double XP this weekend, developer Infinity Ward has announced. The double XP event begins on May 1 and runs through the weekend, across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.The double XP will apply to both standard XP progression across all playlists, as well as weapon XP. Additionally, the double XP covers progression through the battle pass tiers.In other news, Modern Warfare/Warzone is adding a new feature with Gunsmith Customs, which will give players more freedom to mix and match their weapon blueprints..Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Trials of Mana is not a bold reinvention. While it has been given a graphical overhaul and added systems that help flesh out and modernize the combat systems, this remake of a once-obscure RPG is very much rooted in its own history. And by some combination of that history and the modern enhancements, it has a bundle of great ideas that are often hampered by others that are obtuse or confusing.From the start, Trials of Mana distinguishes itself from other traditional Japanese RPGs by presenting a pool of heroes. The very first thing you do is select three of the six characters to be your party--a swordsman, thief, healer, berserker, offensive magic user, and support/ranged magic user are available--and that decision will last throughout the game. You can swap between any of the characters in the heat of battle, while the other two will manage on their own with some simple preset behaviors, but your primary character is treated as the game's protagonist during major story moments.It's an inventive idea that adds a layer of personalization and a criss-crossing narrative. The stakes of the overall story remain the same, but by presenting you with a selection of six different prologues, you get to see the various motivations that led your custom-built party to be thrown into this grand adventure. The other characters that you left unchosen appear in brief cameos, and it's implied that their own quest is still happening just off-camera as they go it alone.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com