Inside Xbox Will Reveal ‘Big Update’ on Backwards Compatibility
The next episode of Inside Xbox will reveal a "big update" on Xbox backwards compatibility.
As detailed in a recent post on Xbox Wire, the second episode of the monthly premiere Xbox broadcast show will kick off with this big piece of news. "One of our most common requests is for original Xbox backward compatibility news, and we'll be starting off the show with a big update on just that," the post reads.
Rey and Finn ‘Back Together Again’ in Star Wars: Episode IX
While Daisy Ridley's Rey and John Boyega's Finn went on separate adventures in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, that apparently won't be the case in Star Wars: Episode IX, as Boyega has revealed the two will be "back together again" in the ninth chapter of the Skywalker saga.
"I haven't read the script for Episode IX. But Daisy did shoot me a text saying, 'Oh my gosh, I just heard from J.J.
, and we're back together.' That's what I'm really excited about, is Finn and Rey back together again," Boyega said during a panel at Awesome Con, /Film reports.
As far as what challenges lie ahead for Finn and Rey in Episode IX, Boyega added, "I think it's going to be all-out war in this final chapter, so we need to be prepared."
Walking Dead’s Mystery Helicopter Could Be a Big Clue About Season 9
Spoiler warning: This post contains plot details for The Walking Dead Season 8, episode 14, and spoilers for The Walking Dead comics. For more on the episode, read our review of "Still Gotta Mean Something."
There were a few noteworthy developments in the April 1 episode of The Walking Dead - not least of which was Rick straight up lying to the Saviors and killing them in cold blood, seemingly illustrating that there are no lines he's unwilling to cross for revenge at this point - but one of the most intriguing tidbits in "Still Gotta Mean Something" was the reemergence of the mystery helicopter that first popped up in Season 7.
Fortnite Mobile is Now Available to the Public on iOS
Now anyone can download and play Fortnite Mobile on a compatible iOS device.
Epic Games made the announcement on Twitter today, saying you no longer need a special link or an invitation from a friend to play Battle Royale on mobile devices. You need an internet connection and iOS 11 in order to play the game, and you download it on the App Store or get started on Epic Games' website.
The mobile title is only compatible with the iPhone SE, 6S, 7, 8 and X, and with the iPad Mini 4, Air 2, 2017 and Pro models. However, it does not support the iPhone 5S, 6, 6 Plus, and the iPad Air, Mini 2, Mini 3 and iPod Touch. An Android version is still in the works and is expected to arrive within the next few months.
Pokemon Go Adds Legendary Pokemon Latios and Latias
Legendary Pokemon Latias and Latios will be available in Pokemon Go starting today.
From today until May 8, Latias will begin to appear in Raid Battles in Europe and Asia, and Latios will be available in North America, South America, and Africa. After May 8, the Pokemon will switch locations and will be available in their new regions until June 5, when both will disappear from the game.
Jesus Christ Superstar Featured an Awesome Black Panther Homage
On Easter Sunday, NBC mounted an ambitious live version of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar, starring musicians John Legend and Sara Bareilles, along with a host of familiar faces you may recognize from stage and screen.
One of the biggest crowd-pleasing moments came courtesy of a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer in the second hour, but genre fans may have also recognized a Rogue One star and a Broadway legend among the cast. Click through the gallery below to see who's who and where you might've seen them before.
The consensus on Twitter dubbed the show a storming success (not counting the ad breaks), with stars from Sarah Paulson to Zach Braff sharing their reactions during the telecast.
Legion Is Hunting for the Shadow King in Season 2
Warning! Full SPOILERS follow for Legion Season 1. Check out our full review here.
FX's Legion was one of the strangest and best superhero shows released last year, introducing the world to one of Marvel's more fringe characters, David Haller (Dan Stevens), a powerful schizophrenic mutant with immense psychic abilities who is tormented by an ancient parasitic mutant known as The Shadow King, aka Farouk. (Head here for the full lowdown on who the Shadow King is in the comics.)
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Ready Player One Is Spielberg’s Best Opening Weekend Since Indy 4
Ready Player One surpassed expectations at the domestic box office this weekend, opening in first place with an estimated $41.2 million.
Including its opening Thursday night sales, the film has made a total of $53.2 million domestically, which is the biggest opening for a Steven Spielberg-directed movie since the release of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, which debuted in 2008 to $100.1 million.
Read IGN's Ready Player One review for our thoughts on why Spielberg's adaptation "is far more than just a reference-fest."
Without accounting for advertising costs, Ready Player One had a production budget of $175 million, so the movie will have to continue to perform well in the weeks ahead to be considered a success.