Deal Alert: Hulu Subscriptions Now Start at $5.99 a Month

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If you've been thinking about cutting the cord and getting rid of cable for good, the new, low price for Hulu's entry-level plan is now officially $5.99.

The basic Hulu plan dropped from $7.99 to $5.99 this morning. This isn't a promotional price, either. It's the official, monthly price from here on. The price drop was initially announced at the end of January, suspiciously close to the news of Netflix's new price increase.

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Marvel Is Cooking Up Something Huge for Venom and Carnage

Marvel Comics has spent the past year dropping major bombshells for Venom and Carnage, and their newest Free Comic Book Day special teases even bigger things to come.

As part of their solicitation for this year's FCBD: Amazing Spider-Man special, Marvel teases, "Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman join forces again for a story that's been brewing since classic Spidey tales like AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #252, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #90, and MARVEL TEAM-UP #141. Prepare for absolute terror as this Venom story by Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman sets the stage for what will become one of the most fearsome events in the Marvel Universe…"

Obviously, that doesn't reveal much about the actual plot of these two stories. However, Stegman's cover gives us some idea of what's coming, showcasing Carnage looming and preparing to consume the world.

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Pokemon Nintendo Direct To Air Tomorrow

Nintendo has announced a 7 minute Nintendo Direct centred around "new information" about Pokemon.

It will be livestreamed tomorrow, February 27 at 6am Pacific / 9am Eastern / 2pm UK (that's February 28 at 1am AEDT).

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Complete Guide to The Division 2’s Preorder Bonuses and Editions

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The apocalypse is coming to Washington D.C. While this isn't the first time that's happened in video games, it should interest anyone who's a fan of The Division or of online loot-based shooters in general. Tom Clancy's The Division 2 is set to release for PS4, Xbox One, and PC on March 15.

You play as an elite agent whose job is to bring order back to the US capital. To do that, you'll run co-op missions while earning new gear as you level up. You can also engage in PvP modes against other players. If you're ready to dive into The Division 2, you'll probably want to know about the preorder bonuses, what comes in each edition, where you can buy it, and how much it costs. We have all the information you need below.

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Devotion Was Removed From Steam for a ‘QA Check’

Red Candle Games has put an end to any speculation that its Taiwanese horror game, Devotion was banned from Steam following a backlash from Chinese gamers - but it was temporarily removed because of that backlash.

The Taiwanese horror game caused controversy earlier this week when players reported spotting a reference to a Winnie-the-Pooh meme mocking Chinese President Xi Jinping. It subsequently disappeared from Steam, leading some believe it had been banned from the platform.

However, in a Facebook statement, the developer explained that it removed its title to "have another complete QA check," and ensure that "no other unintended materials" were left in the game. It also cites "technical issues" that caused "unexpected crashes," as another reason for the removal.

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Rumor: Xbox Games Pass Allegedly Coming to Nintendo Switch

A new report suggests that Xbox Games Pass may be headed to the Nintendo Switch in the future via streaming.

Via Game Informer, Direct Feed Games, an "outlet that has a strong track record for rumors especially centering around Nintendo," claims that Microsoft is preparing to publish ports of its games on the Switch alongside allowing Switch owners to stream Xbox Games Pass titles by its Project xCloud service.

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Update: Here’s What Overwatch’s Baptiste Can Do

Update February 26, 2019, 11:49 a.m.: Blizzard has announced more details about the latest Overwatch hero, Baptiste, and his abilities.

According to the most recent Patch Notes, Baptiste has the following abilities:

  • Biotic Launcher: Fires a three-round burst that rewards accuracy and recoil control with significant damage output.
  • Alternate Fire: Throws grenades that heal allies near the point of impact.
  • Regenerative Burst: Activates an intense surge that heals Baptiste and his allies over time.
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Activision, EA CEOs Reportedly Among Most Overpaid

In a new report from As You Sow on the most overpaid CEOs of 2019, Activision Blizzard and Electronic Arts' chief executives are reportedly on the list.

As You Sow, a non-profit foundation that encourages social responsibility at corporations, publishes an annual report of the top 100 overpaid CEOs according to their research.

The methodology in calculating the top positions that are overpaid, includes an analysis of taking the CEO's salary and the ratio with the average worker at said company, along with other factors such as shareholder votes against CEOs' pay package.

Activision's Bobby Kotick holds the position for being the most overpaid CEO in the history of the gaming industry in the US.

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