Nintendo recently unveiled their latest title in the Legend of Zelda series: a Nintendo Switch remake of the cherished 1993 Game Boy game Link’s Awakening, set to be released in 2019. Fans went wild, but once we finished pointing at our screens with glee and yelling obscenities, we realized we had a few questions about how this remake would unfold, what new content it could bring to the table, and what it would cost. I’m far and away the biggest Link’s Awakening fan at IGN so I figured I’d break down some questions (and potential answers) of what to expect from this incredible announcement. So let’s get into it!

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Anyone trying to fit multiple gaming consoles or other electronics under their TV without making a huge mess knows how important it is to get a high-quality gaming TV stand. A simple two-tier TV stand is fine if you're just rocking a single cable box, but things can get crowded fast. Not only does it look bad when two or more electronic devices are stacked on top of each other, it can be dangerous since the devices tend to throw heat on each other – does the Red Ring of Death ring a bell? So don't scoff - whether you're in a dorm or other small space, or looking for something sturdy to rest your massive 65 inch TV, it's important to look around for the best TV stand. You and your electronics deserve better, so we've put together a list of some of the best TV stands and entertainment centers out there that can help alleviate clutter, streamline your living space, and help your gaming HQ look more a little more professional.

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Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn will now reportedly be appearing in Suicide Squad 2 after previous statements indicated otherwise.

Forbes added an update to a previous article that reported that Jared Leto's Joker film's have "fallen by the wayside," along with the "Mad Love-type Joker and Harley Quinn film."

The same article also reported that Harley Quinn would not be part of Suicide Squad 2, which is now being written and directed by Guardians of the Galaxy's James Gunn.

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Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn will now reportedly be appearing in Suicide Squad 2 after previous statements indicated otherwise.

Forbes added an update to a previous article that reported that Jared Leto's Joker film's have "fallen by the wayside," along with the "Mad Love-type Joker and Harley Quinn film."

The same article also reported that Harley Quinn would not be part of Suicide Squad 2, which is now being written and directed by Guardians of the Galaxy's James Gunn.

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Apex Legends' surprise launch early last week took the gaming community by storm, crossing the 25-million player mark within the first seven days alone. It's been a busy couple of weeks for our guides team, as well, putting together all the tips, tricks, and strategies we can to help you become champions of King's Canyon. Using a combination of traffic, comments and user feedback and search inquiries, we've been able to see what's been most important to players jumping into the Apex arena these past two weeks.

There are currently 19 weapons that can be equipped in Apex Legends. Based on our experience, here is our take on the best to worst guns to use in Apex Legends:

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Apex Legends' surprise launch early last week took the gaming community by storm, crossing the 25-million player mark within the first seven days alone. It's been a busy couple of weeks for our guides team, as well, putting together all the tips, tricks, and strategies we can to help you become champions of King's Canyon. Using a combination of traffic, comments and user feedback and search inquiries, we've been able to see what's been most important to players jumping into the Apex arena these past two weeks.

There are currently 19 weapons that can be equipped in Apex Legends. Based on our experience, here is our take on the best to worst guns to use in Apex Legends:

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The AFL-CIO, the United States' largest federation of labor unions at 12.5 million members, has put out a call to game developers to unionize.

The letter, which was written by AFL-CIO secretary-treasurer Liz Shuler on Kotaku, is "the group's first major public statement about organizing game developers."

She begins by bringing up the fact that "growing by double digits, U.S. video game sales reached $43 billion in 2018, about 3.6 times greater than the film industry’s record-breaking box office."

These sales numbers, she adds, are "built by legions of tireless game developers," who have "built new worlds, designed new challenges and ushered in a new era of entertainment."

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The AFL-CIO, the United States' largest federation of labor unions at 12.5 million members, has put out a call to game developers to unionize.

The letter, which was written by AFL-CIO secretary-treasurer Liz Shuler on Kotaku, is "the group's first major public statement about organizing game developers."

She begins by bringing up the fact that "growing by double digits, U.S. video game sales reached $43 billion in 2018, about 3.6 times greater than the film industry’s record-breaking box office."

These sales numbers, she adds, are "built by legions of tireless game developers," who have "built new worlds, designed new challenges and ushered in a new era of entertainment."

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Filming has wrapped on Star Wars Episode IX. Director-producer J.J. Abrams announced that today by tweeting out a set photo showing Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Oscar Isaac in costume hugging each other.

Abrams wrote: "It feels impossible, but today wrapped photography on Episode 9. There is no adequate way to thank this truly magical crew and cast. I’m forever indebted to you all.”

So what does this photo (seen below) reveal? Here are some of the things that caught our eye:

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