Joker Tops $1 Billion at the Global Box Office
Joker is about to join the billion-dollar club.
The hit movie will surpass $1 billion at the global box office today, according to Forbes. At present, the film has earned nearly $998 million worldwide, so when the box office data comes in tomorrow, Joker will likely be the latest entry to the billion-dollar club.
Joker will become the first R-rated movie to top $1 billion globally. According to Box Office Mojo, it is currently the sixth highest-grossing R-rated film domestically with over $316 million. Joker currently trails The Passion of the Christ ($370 million), Deadpool ($363 million), American Sniper ($350 million), It ($327 million) and Deadpool 2 ($324 million) on the R-rated list domesitcally.
Report: New Mass Effect Game Is Very Early in Development
A new Mass Effect game is reportedly in "very early development" at BioWare Edmonton.
As reported by Kotaku, the project is being headed by longtime series producer Mike Gamble. There are no further details on the potential game at this time.
The series' latest entry, 2017's Mass Effect: Andromeda, is largely considered the weakest game in the twelve-year-old franchise. The unfavorable reception to Andromeda reportedly led EA to put the series on hold. However, earlier this year, BioWare said Mass Effect is "very much alive."
Carrion Is a Horror Game Where YOU Are the Monster
Most video games make their playable characters people who, at the very least, have a few redeemable qualities. Max Payne might be a vengeful psychopath, but he at least meditates on how and why he got this way. Kratos doomed the mortal world to chaos in God of War III, but his fundamental belief -- that the pantheon was corrupt and inept and needed to go -- was hard to argue with.
That isn't the case in Carrion. This project, developed by Polish studio Phobia and published by Devolver Digital, is one of the few times in video games where you take control of an unambiguous, unassailable force of evil. It's also my favorite thing I played at X019’s ID@Xbox booth.
Our "hero" in Carrion is a ghastly Lovecraftian blob. It's red and organic in nature -- covered in tumorous bumps and grisly tentacles -- and without any preamble or story justification, you emerge from a pustule deep in the earth's crust and bust into a science facility ready to kill. The blob can cling to ceilings and spider up walls at a terrifying pace, and with the right stick, you can reach out with your tentacles, grab the hapless souls guarding the place, and yank them back to your waiting maw. Eating humans is how the blob gets bigger and stronger, and you get the sense that its hunger will not be sated until every living thing on earth has been assimilated within its grotesque folds.
Fortnite x Star Wars: Stormtrooper Skin Now Available
Fortnite got a Stormtrooper skin today, which is available for a limited time, and it sounds like there's more Star Wars-themed cosmetics to come.
The skin is available to buy until November 17, and costs 1,500 V-Bucks. Alternatively, it's also free to those who buy Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order on the Epic Store.
The Imperial army has arrived.
The Imperial Stormtrooper is scouting the Island. Grab him in the Item Shop now! pic.twitter.com/SKhZJ4Orcz
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) November 15, 2019
Jon Favreau Wants to Team-Up With Mandalorian Star for Holiday Special
Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Mandalorian.
Jon Favreau, executive producer of The Mandalorian, has shared his latest thoughts on a new Star Wars Holiday Special, admitting that he already has a story outline and casting ideas for this potential Disney+ feature.
After making a brief reference to the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special's 'Life Day' in the pilot episode of The Mandalorian, Favreau briefly touched upon his plans for a seasonal spinoff while speaking at Variety's Q&A event this week.
The Rise of Skywalker Will Leave Fans With Questions, Says Naomi Ackie
Star Wars newcomer Naomi Ackie has opened up about the final act of the Skywalker Saga, suggesting that the ending of The Rise of Skywalker may not be entirely conclusive.
Ackie, who will play "skilful warrior" Jannah in the upcoming Star Wars instalment, recently anticipated fans' reactions towards the Episode IX storyline, as she admitted to Metro that audiences might be left with "more questions" when the saga draws to a close later this year.
Best Gifts for Kids 2019
Picking gifts for kids isn't easy, especially if you don't have any kids of that age. We feel your pain. To that end, we've gone around the web and selected some of the best new gifts for kids of all ages and across many categories. Whether you're looking for educational gifts, video games, hands-on project-based gifts, or more, we have you covered below. Let's have a look.
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Bleeding Edge Hands-On – The Ugly Joy Of The MOBA Tangle
There’s absolutely no need to reiterate the enduring popularity of the MOBA in a world where League of Legends consistently draws in the biggest crowds and the most dedicated player base. But Bleeding Edge is a good reminder of how mechanics that were once deemed complex and inaccessible are now a mainstay in the inventory of core gaming components.
To be clear: Bleeding Edge is not a MOBA. But during a quick hands-on at X019 in London I found that, thanks to its close-quarters nature, it feels notably closer to the likes of LoL and Smite rather than hero shooters such as Overwatch. Each tussle and tangle has the feeling of deliberate, skillful chaos that’s unique to MOBAs, with your disengage and escape skills being as vital as your damage abilities.
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Halo: MCC Hands-On – Reach On PC Is Almost Perfect
It’s hard to think of a console FPS that is more deserving of a PC release than Halo. Bungie’s beloved series of super-solder simulators practically defined a generation of shooters, and at the time it was a crime that most of them were not playable with a mouse and keyboard. Microsoft’s upcoming re-release of the Master Chief Collection rectifies that. But while this version ensures the world of Halo looks and sounds better than it ever has, it feels that it has arrived a decade too late to show the games off at their best.
At X019 in London I was able to go hands-on with the first mission of Halo: Reach on PC. As Bungie’s last Halo game, it is naturally the prettiest of that era of the series. Particle effects erupt and shower from plasma weapons, and environmental lighting reflects beautifully across the surfaces of the Covenant enemies’ carapace armour. It’s the ideal game in the collection to show off MCC on PC’s 4K60 capabilities. While the upgrade doesn't quite make Reach look as if it were released yesterday - the lighting notably anchors the game in the era of the Xbox 360 - it’s still pleasantly handsome.