New Dark Souls 3 Gameplay Footage Leaked

New gameplay footage of From Software's upcoming action-RPG Dark Souls III has surfaced online.

The leaked footage was pulled from the developer's recent livestream and posted on YouTube, courtesy of Gilmore Mizzi.

Upon careful inspection, Eurogamer spotted several similarities between Dark Souls III and Bloodborne, as the new footage showcases a more active combat system in which the player is able to sidestep attacks from oncoming enemies—a first for the "Souls" games.

Additionally, the player uses a backstab attack that looks incredibly similar to a move found in last year's PlayStation 4 exclusive. Other aspects of the leaked footage, including its dark setting and blood splatter effect, resemble that of Bloodborne as well.

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What Is Superman’s New Power?

Superman got a major power boost in Action Comics #49 today.

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Warning: this article contains spoilers for Action Comics #49!

This issue continued the ongoing "Savage Dawn" crossover, which features a de-powered Superman fighting a losing battle against the immortal Vandal Savage. In the previous chapter, Clark learned that his powers have become diminished because a damaged layer of skin cells is blocking his body's ability to absorb yellow solar radiation. He then made the questionable decision to submerge himself in a box full of Kryptonite in hopes of burning away those cells.

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Daily Deals: PS Plus, Xbox One Controller, Logitech Gaming Mouse

This Is the Cheapest 4K TV You Would Actually Want to Own 

Update: This deal is still available but the TV is now backordered. Also, the 55-inch version in stock and discounted to $780 for Prime Members.

There are a lot of "cheap" 4K TVs out there, but Vizio makes one of the best. If you have Amazon Prime, you can get this 50-inch Vizio 4K TV for $598. If you don't have Amazon Prime you can always start a free trial and cancel it after the TV arrives. Otherwise you'll pay $628.

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X-Men Director’s Next Movie Is 20,000 Leagues

After teasing fans last year on social media, Bryan Singer has officially confirmed he's on board to direct 20th Century Fox's film adaptation of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

According to Deadline, the X-Men director closed a deal with the studio to helm the movie, which will serve as his next project. Production is scheduled to begin this fall, as Singer begins the casting process.

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Overwatch Closed Beta Returns February 9

After going into an extended break in December, Overwatch's closed beta re-opens February 9. The break was extended in late January, though it's right on target with the proposed mid-February return.

Blizzard is introducing an "all-new progression system" to the game, along with two new maps and a new game mode. The team has made hero balance changes, along with a "variety of private game updates," including "full A.I. matches"—all changes the company promised to make when taking the game offline.

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Ratchet and Clank Movie: Watch 2 New TV Spots

Focus Features has released the first two TV spots for the upcoming CG-animated Ratchet & Clank movie, which is based on the PlayStation game franchise from Sony and Insomniac Games. The film opens in North America on April 29.

Check out the new TV spots below, only here on IGN!

The celebrity voice cast for Ratchet & Clank movie includes Paul Giamatti (The Amazing Spider-Man 2, San Andreas) as “Chairman Drek”; John Goodman (Monsters, Inc., Transformers: Age of Extinction) as “Grimroth”; Bella Thorne (Blended) as “Cora”; Rosario Dawson (Marvel’s Daredevil, Sin City) as “Elaris”; and the one and only Sylvester Stallone as “Victor”.

These stars join the voice talent from the video game franchise: James Arnold Taylor as “Ratchet”, David Kaye as “Clank”, DS9's Armin Shimerman as “Nefarious”, and Jim Ward as “Captain Qwark”.

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What Actors Actually Use When Taking Drugs in Movies

Ever wonder what exactly Al Pacino was putting up his nose in Scarface or what Seth Rogen is actually smoking in virtually all his movies?

The serious researchers at UpVoted.com (Via Independent.Co.Uk) asked a Hollywood prop master, Jeff Butcher, just what actors are smoking, drinking, and ingesting on a regular basis.

According to Butcher, whose credits include Requiem for a Dream and Liam Neeson's Non-Stop, actual cigarettes were used until new regulations prohibited product placement from Big Tobacco. Nowadays, there are a number of brands that offer non-addictive herbal cigarettes, like Ecstasy Cigarettes and Honeyrose. There are even places that offer fake weed, like International Oddities that provided all the bud Seth Rogen and James Franco smoked in Pineapple Express.

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The Satanic Temple Endorses A24’s The Witch

The Satanic Temple is calling Robert Eggers's The Witch "a transformative Satanic experience." Originally showcased at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, The Witch is a period piece set in 1630s New England.

The Witch will open worldwide on February 19, though The Satanic Temple of New York City will hold premiere screenings starting on February 10. Endorsed screenings of The Witch will also include "interactive performances and ritualized pronouncements of a 'new Satanic era.'" Screenings in Los Angeles (February 12), Austin (February 16), and Detroit (to be determined) will follow.

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There Is an Official X-Files Coloring Book

The truth is out there, X-Files fans, and you can find it in the new Official X-Files Coloring Book being released this week.

As part of its X-Files art show, Conspiracies, Monsters & Mythology, Los Angeles art gallery iam8bit is releasing a $12 coloring book featuring 16 original illustrations, puzzles and games. If you've ever wanted to shade in the Smoking Man, now's your chance.

Check out a look inside the coloring book:

The coloring book, which FOX officially approved, will be sold online and in iam8bit's Echo Park store when the art show begins on February 4 at 7 p.m. PT. The show also features more than 30 prints of artists' interpretations of their favorite X-Files characters, episodes and lore. The prints range in price from $20 up.

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