Monthly Archives: April 2019
Release Dates: The Biggest Games of December and Beyond
The year is almost over, but 2019 isn't quite done with its game releases. Whether you play PS4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch, you have a lot to look forward to in the coming months. To help you keep track of what's coming down the pipeline and when, we've assembled the list below, with release dates for all the major games across all consoles. And if you're ready to lock down your copy of any of the games you see, click the links to preorder where available.
We'll keep the list updated as new games are announced and upcoming games inevitably get pushed around, either delayed or moved up (it can happen!). If you're only interested in one system in particular, you can click the shortcuts below to hop right to the relevant upcoming video games.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Reveals First New Blackout Map
Activision has announced the first new map for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Blackout battle royale mode. And just to get this out of the way, no, this isn’t an April Fool’s joke in any way.
The map is called Alcatraz, and it’s based on the prison island of the same name in the San Francisco Bay. It appears to be a much smaller Blackout map than the current one, and Alcatraz’s debut trailer (which you can watch below) describes it as being “close quarters battle royale” as a result.
The trailer also features longer range fights around the outside of the map’s central prison, as well as what looks like a fair amount of verticality with a lighthouse and even a moving gondola-type thing for your team to ride to the top of the prison – which, of course, has zombies in it.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Reveals First New Blackout Map
Activision has announced the first new map for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Blackout battle royale mode. And just to get this out of the way, no, this isn’t an April Fool’s joke in any way.
The map is called Alcatraz, and it’s based on the prison island of the same name in the San Francisco Bay. It appears to be a much smaller Blackout map than the current one, and Alcatraz’s debut trailer (which you can watch below) describes it as being “close quarters battle royale” as a result.
The trailer also features longer range fights around the outside of the map’s central prison, as well as what looks like a fair amount of verticality with a lighthouse and even a moving gondola-type thing for your team to ride to the top of the prison – which, of course, has zombies in it.
Borderlands 3 Release Date Possibly Outed
While it is obviously April Fools' Day, a now deleted tweet from the official Borderlands Twitter account may have accidentally revealed a September 13 release date for Borderlands 3.
You can see the now deleted tweet in question below, which IGN took a screenshot of, and it reveals the September 13, 2019, release date alongside a call to "pre-order now for the Gold Weapon Skins Pack!"
Considering that it is April 1, it's important to note this could have been some attempt at a joke, but there isn't anything too out of the ordinary about this announcement.
Borderlands 3 Release Date Possibly Outed
While it is obviously April Fools' Day, a now deleted tweet from the official Borderlands Twitter account may have accidentally revealed a September 13 release date for Borderlands 3.
You can see the now deleted tweet in question below, which IGN took a screenshot of, and it reveals the September 13, 2019, release date alongside a call to "pre-order now for the Gold Weapon Skins Pack!"
Considering that it is April 1, it's important to note this could have been some attempt at a joke, but there isn't anything too out of the ordinary about this announcement.
Reddit’s r/Games Shuts Down for April Fools’ Day
The r/Games Reddit has been shut down for April Fools’ Day in order to shed light on the community becoming increasingly combative and derogatory towards minority and marginalized groups.
The r/GamesMods created this post last night explaining exactly why the r/Games Reddit is being shut down for a day. Until tomorrow, no r/Games posts can be created or commented on. A meta thread for a discussion on this decision will open when r/Games goes back up tomorrow.
t’s come to our attention that what has been intended to be a forum for the potential spread of knowledge and involvement in video games has instead become a battleground of conflicting ideas,” reads the post. "Ordinarily, this isn’t an issue; discussion by its very nature is certain to bring argument, but when that argument descends into vitriolic attacks between individuals on a regular basis with no chance at deescalation, that’s when, put simply, something’s got to give."
Reddit’s r/Games Shuts Down for April Fools’ Day
The r/Games Reddit has been shut down for April Fools’ Day in order to shed light on the community becoming increasingly combative and derogatory towards minority and marginalized groups.
The r/GamesMods created this post last night explaining exactly why the r/Games Reddit is being shut down for a day. Until tomorrow, no r/Games posts can be created or commented on. A meta thread for a discussion on this decision will open when r/Games goes back up tomorrow.
t’s come to our attention that what has been intended to be a forum for the potential spread of knowledge and involvement in video games has instead become a battleground of conflicting ideas,” reads the post. "Ordinarily, this isn’t an issue; discussion by its very nature is certain to bring argument, but when that argument descends into vitriolic attacks between individuals on a regular basis with no chance at deescalation, that’s when, put simply, something’s got to give."
Update: LEGO Releases Five Avengers: Endgame Sets, Teases Battle Scenes
Update: LEGO has officially released five new Marvel Super Heroes sets for Avengers: Endgame as of April 1. Two of the five sets were previously leaked from Amazon France and prices range from $19.99 to $99.99 USD.
Be aware that potential spoilers follow for Avengers: Endgame. Continue at your own risk.
The LEGO sets include:
Captain America: Outriders Attack: $19.99 USD (167 pieces)
War Machine Buster: $34.99 USD (362 pieces)
Iron Man Hall of Armor: $59.99 USD (524 pieces)
Avengers Ultimate Quinjet: $79.99 (838 pieces)
Compound Battle: $99.99 (699 pieces)
Avengers characters in the sets are made up of Captain America, Iron Man, Ant-Man, War Machine, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, Rocket, Captain Marvel, Hulk, and Nebula – all characters who are part of the new Avengers: Endgame posters and are shown to have survived Thanos' snap.
Dumbo Remake Tops the US Box Office With $45 Million Debut
Disney's remake of Dumbo topped the box office this weekend with an estimated $45 million take, according to Box Office Mojo.
Disney was anticipating an opening of over $50 million, but the film, directed by Tim Burton and starring Colin Farrell, fell short of studio expectations. Dumbo also took in $71 million internationally for a worldwide total of $116 million.
Us, which launched with $71 million last weekend, took the second place spot, earning an additional $33.6 million. The film's total now stands at $128 million domestic and $174 million worldwide.
Dumbo Remake Tops the US Box Office With $45 Million Debut
Disney's remake of Dumbo topped the box office this weekend with an estimated $45 million take, according to Box Office Mojo.
Disney was anticipating an opening of over $50 million, but the film, directed by Tim Burton and starring Colin Farrell, fell short of studio expectations. Dumbo also took in $71 million internationally for a worldwide total of $116 million.
Us, which launched with $71 million last weekend, took the second place spot, earning an additional $33.6 million. The film's total now stands at $128 million domestic and $174 million worldwide.