Battlerite Royale Going Free to Play

The MOBA brawler Battlerite Royale has officially gone free to play.

As of today, Battlerite Royale has moved out of Steam Early Access and into a free to play structure. Stunlock Studios is also releasing the “BIG PATCH” today, which introduces three new Champions, two new areas, and new regional objects added to certain parts of the map.

The new Champions are Oldur who can bend space and time, Taya the tornado summoner, and Pearl who can unleash the ocean’s fury. The two new areas are the Frozen Plateau and Trade’s Islet. On top of this, players will be able to purchase the Legendary Adventure Pack 2, which features a new mount.

The BIG PATCH also introduces the Battle Pass system, which gives players a Free Pass and the option to upgrade to a Premium Pass, which can unlock exclusive cosmetics. The All Champions Packs for Battlerite and Battlerite Royale are priced at $20.

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Umbrella Academy: What Happened to Ben?

This story contains spoilers for The Umbrella Academy comics and Netflix series.

For more on Umbrella Academy, check out our Ending Explained feature here. Or learn all about the Umbrella Academy comics here!

Whether you’re watching the Netflix show or reading the comics, Umbrella Academy fans are dying to know the answer to one burning question: what happened to Ben Hargreeves AKA Number 6 AKA The Horror. We know he’s dead, but how?

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Netflix’s The Dragon Prince Season 2 Ending Explained

Warning! Full SPOILERS for The Dragon Prince Season 2 below. You can read our spoiler-free review of the second season right here

The Dragon Prince Season 2 ended with a few surprises that we didn't see coming, like Ezran's bold choice to return home and the sudden appearance of a dragon named Soul Regan at the Xadian boarder, to name a few. In order to find out what all of these exciting new reveals could mean for Season 3, we spoke to creators Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond.

What's up With Ezran's Mental Connection to Zym?

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Get Ready for Wolverine’s Busy Week

With dozens of comic books to choose from, let us show you which are the best coming out this week. Take a look at this list spotlighting our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.

Check out our picks, then head to the comments to let us know what you’ll be buying this week!

Return of Wolverine #5 - $4.99

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Writer Charles Soule | Artist Steve McNiven (Marvel Comics)

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The Punisher and Jessica Jones React to Their Cancelations

Warning! SPOILERS for Season 2 of Marvel's The Punisher below. 

Netflix and Marvel have canceled the final two shows left on its superhero roster - The Punisher and Jessica Jones. Now, The Defenders TV universe appears to be dead, unless Hulu or the upcoming Disney+ streaming service swoops in and saves the day.

For now, all we can do is speculate as to why these beloved series were canceled in the first place. Perhaps Disney's streaming service is responsible? And while these cancellations have been hard for the fans, the actors and creators are also saddened by the news and shared their feelings via social media. Jon Bernthal, aka Frank "The Punisher" Castle, took to Instagram after the news dropped.

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Anthem’s Microtransactions: Everything You Need to Know

The first week of microtransactions are currently available in Anthem, and if you don’t feel like earning them for free, they’ll set you back $30 USD. They can be earned in-game if you’d rather not pay to acquire them, but here’s what you can get today:

  • 61,000 coin or 850 shards - Epic Guardian Armor Pack for the Ranger
  • 61,000 coin or 850 shards - Epic Dreadnought Armor Pack for the Colossus
  • 18,000 coin or 400 shards - Epic Gum on Shoe Entrance Animation for the Colossus
  • 12,000 coin or 300 shards - Uncommon Graphic: Midnight Shield Vinyl
  • 12,000 coin or 300 shards - Rare Metal: Diamond Plate Texture
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Gaming PC Sale: Deals on Laptops and Desktops from Dell, MSI, Gigabyte, and More

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Whether your rig is struggling to play the latest games or you're thinking about buying a gaming PC gaming for the first time, it never hurts to see what's available. And if building your own rig doesn't sound appealing, you have plenty of options when it comes to prebuilt gaming PCs or laptops. The only thing you shouldn't do is pay full price.

Thankfully, Walmart has a nice selection of gaming desktops and laptops on sale right now that run the spectrum in terms of power and price. Better yet, most of these machines come with a one-year warranty, and you can return them to a local Walmart store if you decide against your purchase once it arrives. Take a look at these discounted machines and see if any of the deals are too good to pass up.

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The World Next Door Release Date Announced

The World Next Door, a narrative-driven, action-adventure game from VIZ Media, officially has a release date.

Announced on The World Next Door’s official website, the game will hit PC, Nintendo Switch and iOS on March 28, 2019. It will run for $15, but a premium bundle that includes the game’s soundtrack can be purchased for $20.

The World Next Door follows Jun, a "rebellious teen girl trapped in a parallel world inhabited by magical creatures.” The game is inspired by anime and indie games, and players can expect to encounter an eclectic cast of characters while uncovering mysteries within its world.

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