Pokemon Sword and Shield: The Final Preview of the Series’s Most Ambitious Game
Leon, the champion of the Galar region, stands before a cheering crowd and Charizard appears in all its Gen 1 glory before panning up to the title screen. Pokemon Sword and Shield have a grand opening with enough excitement and electricity to make me want to cheer too. After all, this is the first mainline Pokemon title to ever appear on a console. Expectations are high and its unique introduction sets the stage for what’s to come.
Of course, you’re no champion yet. Cut to the lavish garden outside your quaint house and it’s clear you have a long way to go before anyone’s cheering your name. I played the first 90 minutes of Pokemon Shield. Even though my adventure was barely beginning, I already felt like I had an interesting number of ways to spend my time and each option was as enticing as the last. From challenging and rewarding Max Raid Battles to new ways to train and bond with my Pokemon, Pokemon Sword and Shield are set up to be the most ambitious game in the series.
Pokemon Sword and Shield: The Final Preview of the Series’s Most Ambitious Game
Leon, the champion of the Galar region, stands before a cheering crowd and Charizard appears in all its Gen 1 glory before panning up to the title screen. Pokemon Sword and Shield have a grand opening with enough excitement and electricity to make me want to cheer too. After all, this is the first mainline Pokemon title to ever appear on a console. Expectations are high and its unique introduction sets the stage for what’s to come.
Of course, you’re no champion yet. Cut to the lavish garden outside your quaint house and it’s clear you have a long way to go before anyone’s cheering your name. I played the first 90 minutes of Pokemon Shield. Even though my adventure was barely beginning, I already felt like I had an interesting number of ways to spend my time and each option was as enticing as the last. From challenging and rewarding Max Raid Battles to new ways to train and bond with my Pokemon, Pokemon Sword and Shield are set up to be the most ambitious game in the series.
Fortnite’s New Map Leaked Weeks Ago But Everyone Thought It Was Fake
When Fortnite imploded and then rebirthed from the ashes this week with a new map, the world went crazy. But it turns out that same map leaked in September - and no one cared.
The fresh island introduced in Fortnite Chapter 2 was posted to the r/fortnitecompetitive Reddit by someone claiming to be friends with an Epic employee. According to Eurogamer, the post has since been deleted but contained location names, a Battle Bus route, and a clear picture of the map's layout.
Unfortunately the internet believed it to be a hoax, and the post was downvoted into obscurity. Suspicious Redditors branded it "fake news" - why would Fortnite nuke the iconic map it had used for ten seasons? The "leaked" map could easily have been yet another drawing from an overactive fan's imagination.
Fortnite’s New Map Leaked Weeks Ago But Everyone Thought It Was Fake
When Fortnite imploded and then rebirthed from the ashes this week with a new map, the world went crazy. But it turns out that same map leaked in September - and no one cared.
The fresh island introduced in Fortnite Chapter 2 was posted to the r/fortnitecompetitive Reddit by someone claiming to be friends with an Epic employee. According to Eurogamer, the post has since been deleted but contained location names, a Battle Bus route, and a clear picture of the map's layout.
Unfortunately the internet believed it to be a hoax, and the post was downvoted into obscurity. Suspicious Redditors branded it "fake news" - why would Fortnite nuke the iconic map it had used for ten seasons? The "leaked" map could easily have been yet another drawing from an overactive fan's imagination.
Iron Fist Star Jessica Henwick in Talks for Lead Role in Matrix 4
Marvel's Iron Fist star Jessica Henwick is reportedly in discussions to take an undisclosed lead role in The Matrix 4.
According to Deadline, the actress caught the attention of casting directors after giving a strong performance during the audition process, though at this stage it is unconfirmed which character Henwick would be playing in the film.
The outlet, however, indicates that Matrix 4 director and co-scribe Lana Wachowski has been on the lookout for a "female-like Neo character" to take on a major role at the "forefront of the new film" alongside Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss, who are reprising their iconic roles as Neo and Trinity, respectively.
Iron Fist Star Jessica Henwick in Talks for Lead Role in Matrix 4
Marvel's Iron Fist star Jessica Henwick is reportedly in discussions to take an undisclosed lead role in The Matrix 4.
According to Deadline, the actress caught the attention of casting directors after giving a strong performance during the audition process, though at this stage it is unconfirmed which character Henwick would be playing in the film.
The outlet, however, indicates that Matrix 4 director and co-scribe Lana Wachowski has been on the lookout for a "female-like Neo character" to take on a major role at the "forefront of the new film" alongside Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss, who are reprising their iconic roles as Neo and Trinity, respectively.
Google Stadia’s Controller Won’t Be Fully Wireless At Launch
The Stadia's "wireless" controller will only be wireless when played on a TV via a Chromecast at launch. For everything else, you'll have to plug it in using a USB-C cable.
One of the selling points of Google's controller when it was unveiled in March was its seamless connectivity. Its own Wi-Fi connection stays constantly connected to Stadia's data centres, meaning you don't have to re-sync the controller to, say, your phone (if you needed to start playing the game on something portable after being kicked off the TV. Again.)
But it turns out that this system no longer the case, at least for the near future. A new explainer video for Google about how Stadia works contains contains a small-print disclaimer saying, "at launch, wireless play is only available on TV using a Chromecast Ultra."
Google Stadia’s Controller Won’t Be Fully Wireless At Launch
The Stadia's "wireless" controller will only be wireless when played on a TV via a Chromecast at launch. For everything else, you'll have to plug it in using a USB-C cable.
One of the selling points of Google's controller when it was unveiled in March was its seamless connectivity. Its own Wi-Fi connection stays constantly connected to Stadia's data centres, meaning you don't have to re-sync the controller to, say, your phone (if you needed to start playing the game on something portable after being kicked off the TV. Again.)
But it turns out that this system no longer the case, at least for the near future. A new explainer video for Google about how Stadia works contains contains a small-print disclaimer saying, "at launch, wireless play is only available on TV using a Chromecast Ultra."
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