PUBG Teasing Halloween Event
We're only two weeks from Halloween, and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is seemingly going to celebrate the holiday with a spooky new event.
In a short video, we see a brief look at some of the new outfits players can expect to wear to get in the Halloween spirit. These include a creepy nurse, a butcher, an evil clown, and masked characters straight out of The Purge all feature.
Beware... Halloween Approaches. pic.twitter.com/Cdol5V8H9B
— PUBG (@PUBG) October 17, 2018
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Is Marvel Teasing a Cyclops Resurrection?
The comic book industry is starting 2019 with a bang. Marvel and DC have several high-profile new projects in the works, including a new Conan the Barbarian comic, a relaunch of Guardians of the Galaxy and Brian Bendis' new DC imprint. But perhaps the biggest news is that Marvel is teasing the return of Cyclops in the pages of Uncanny X-Men.
Scroll down to see the biggest new books and new storylines hitting the stands in January.
The Return of Cyclops?
Uncanny X-men Annual #1 cover by Salvador Larroca. (Marvel Comics)
Taco Bell Giving Away Limited Edition Platinum Xbox One X Bundle
Microsoft has partnered with Taco Bell to give fast food lovers the chance to win an Xbox One X Platinum Limited Edition Bundle.
In addition to an exclusive color scheme, the bundled console features a unique power on sound: the recognizable "ring" regularly heard at the end of Taco Bell commercials. The bundle also includes three months of Xbox Game Pass, three months of Xbox Live Gold, and a white Xbox Elite Wireless Controller.
10/18. The boxes return. pic.twitter.com/qFTT4ZBz31
— Taco Bell (@tacobell) October 16, 2018
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Patch Changes Blackout Mode’s Player Counts
A patch released for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has increased the player count for Blackout's Duos mode to 100, while also dropping the player count for Quads mode to 88.
In an update post on Reddit, Treyarch explained that it was still testing out maximum player counts across its modes, and encouraged players to give feedback regarding the extra enemies they'd soon see roaming the battlefield in Duos. The previous Quads maximum player count was 100 -- the only mode in the game to support that number of players.
Forget PlayStation Classic: Play Your Classic PlayStation Through HDMI
If you haven't gotten your hands on a PlayStation Classic, don't worry. You'll soon be able to easily play your classic PlayStation consoles through the same HDMI output as Sony's upcoming mini console.
Limited Run Games, perhaps best known for taking obscure but beloved games from the digital sphere and giving them bright and amazing retail packaging, teamed with Pound Technology to be the "exclusive preorder destination" for the new PS1/PS2 HDMI adapter.
The PlayStation and PlayStation 2 consoles already output an RGB signal, and before now, the best way to experience the games on their original hardware was through a convoluted, but satisfying, set-up using a device like the Framemeister or a broadcast-quality CRT display and a collection of SCART cables.
The Witcher Dev Reveals 11 New Facts for Series’ 11th Anniversary
Updated with the final day below!
Over the next eleven days, CD Projekt Red will be sharing eleven "little known" facts about The Witcher to commemorate the series' eleventh anniversary.
Now that the eleventh day has come, be sure to check out the gallery below for all the new facts and pieces of concept art the developer shared via Twitter in celebration of the anniversary.
As of March 2018, the acclaimed action RPG series has collectively sold over 33 million copies, according to CD Projekt. The series' latest entry, The Witcher 3, was released in 2015 and went on to win our Game of the Year. IGN's The Witcher 3 review said its "excellent combat and RPG gameplay ... elevate
Kingdom Hearts 3 Sora, Maleficent Toys Revealed
Diamonad Select Toys is continuing its line of Kingdom Hearts toys with a brand new set of Kingdom Hearts 3 action figures.
IGN can exclusively debut a first look at Sora with the Starseeker keyblade, as well as Maleficent with Diablo from Diamond Select.
Sora and Maleficent will come together in a 2-pack, as well Goofy with his shield and Donald with his staff (these figures have previously been seen as part of the Kingdom Hearts 2 line of Diamond Select KH figures). Each 2-pack will cost $24.99 and they're expected for shipping in Spring 2019. The images above represent prototypes, so no packaging shots are currently available.
Annabelle 3 Brings Back The Conjuring’s Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga
Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga are returning to The Conjuring universe in a third Annabelle film, reprising their roles from the original The Conjuring.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Wilson and Farmiga are coming back as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. The film will reportedly center on the possessed doll Annabelle, whom the Warrens have locked in their artifacts room, where they believe she will no longer be able to do harm. Annabelle, however, quickly targets their 10-year-old daughter Judy, who will be portrayed by Mckenna Grace.
Why Is Superman’s Costume Changing in the Arrowverse Crossover?
With the various Arrowverse shows finally returning to the air, we're starting to get a better idea of what to expect from this fall's "Elseworlds" crossover. Actor Stephen Amell tweeted an unusual photo featuring co-star Tyler Hoechlin wearing a new version of the Superman costume, one that trades the traditional red and blue color scheme for black and silver.
This isn't the first time the Man of Steel has worn a black costume, but it's usually a pretty big deal when he does. We have a few theories as to what this costume change could mean for the crossover, so scroll down to find out more.