7 TV Comedies to Binge Watch
Looking for some laughs? Want to zone out in front of the TV and binge some crackling good comedy? We've got a rundown of some of the best shows currently available for streaming.
From the long running and iconic Cheers and Seinfeld to some quirkier gems like Arrested Development and Community, here are 7 great TV comedies to put in front of your face immediately.
Not only is Cheers one of the best and brightest comedies of all time, but it managed to survive, and thrive, after losing one of its co-leads (and half of a very hot on again/off again TV couple), Shelly Long, who opted not to renew her contract after Season 5. Even with her departure, this fantastic Boston bar comedy - starring Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, Kelsey Grammer, and more -- lasted six more seasons and went on to garner huge ratings and many more awards.
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Netflix-Style Video Game Service Launches Open Beta
A new on-demand, subscription-based video game service called Jump is preparing to launch, offering an initial library of 60 to 100 indie games playable for a flat monthly fee of $9.99 per month. After a closed beta period, running between now and July 24 with a sample library of 10 to 20 games, the full service will offer unlimited, ad-free playtime for its “highly curated” library, with about 10 new games added each month for Windows, Mac, Linux, HTC Vive, and Oculus Rift.
Jump includes all the standard features of a Netflix or Spotify-style service, including a way to browse recently added games, recently updated games, games with new content, and sort games by genre. Leaderboards, achievements, cloud saves, matchmaking, and multiplayer are all handled through a third-party service called PlayFab, which would most notably allow your saves to carry over onto new devices.
Star Wars: Battlefront 2 Beta Details Revealed
The Battlefront 2 beta will show off a map each from two modes, Galactic Assault and Starfighter Assault, and will run from October 6-9 (or 4-9 if you've pre-ordered).
Galactic Assault will take place on the Naboo map we've seen shown off previously - a ground battle between the the Republic's clones and Separatist droids, set in the city of Theed. The mode will feature four classes to try out - Assault Troopers, Heavy Troopers, Officers (who buff teammates and drop remote weapons) and Specialist (who snipe and plant traps). It will also include prequel-era vehicles and will include some as-yet-unspecified named Heroes.
BoJack Horseman Season 4 Gets Premiere Date
The fourth season of BoJack Horseman will debut on Netflix on September 8.
The date was announced via an image on the official BoJack Horseman Twitter account:
BoJack Horseman Season 4 premiere date, via Twitter
The adult animated series about a washed-up actor who is also a horse was renewed for a fourth season immediately following its Season 3 premiere in July 2016.
Destiny 2: Endless Vale and How Crucible Control is Changing – IGN First
Control has always been one of my favorite modes in Destiny. It was first playable during the alpha and I have fond memories of lobbing nova bombs at my enemies and hearing that rewarding ping with cheers from Shaxx in the background after I successfully landed a multi-kill. In Destiny 2, Control and all of the PVP modes are undergoing a change. Each gametype is becoming 4v4, but in my recent experience playing at Bungie, I’m happy to report that the new Control retains the excitement and tension of this particular outing in PVP. Notable changes include the following:
- Points no longer capture faster if multiple people are standing on them.
- You can activate a power play if you capture all points.
What’s ‘Most Important’ to Warren Spector About Deus Ex
Deus Ex creator Warren Spector recently spoke to IGN about his influential first-person action RPG and shared what's most important to him about the game.
"I couldn't care less about sales. I don't care much about reviews, I don't read reviews," Spector said on the latest episode of our monthly interview show IGN Unfiltered. "Influence is very important to me. I'm now old enough that the word legacy means something to me... but leaving something behind is very important to me."
As such, the stories he's heard from players about their experiences playing Deus Ex is what he values most. "The most important thing is what I heard and still hear from players," Spector said. "The whole idea of Deus Ex was to recreate the feeling of playing Dungeons & Dragons and telling stories with your friends—not being told a story, but telling stories with your friends and with a dungeon master."
It’s Bill Skarsgard Cast as Lead in Castle Rock TV Series
Earlier this year, the Bad Robot Twitter account posted a teaser for Castle Rock, a new Hulu original series that reteams J.J. Abrams and Stephen King after their collaboration on 11.22.63.
IGN can reveal that Bill Skarsgard, soon to be seen in another highly-anticipated King adaptation, It, has been cast as a series regular on Castle Rock. Details are very scarce on the secretive project, beyond Skarsgard playing "a young man with an unusual legal problem."
Bill Skarsgard in Hemlock Grove.
Daniel Craig Reportedly Reprising James Bond Role
Daniel Craig will reportedly return as 007 for James Bond 25.
Mirror reports producer Barbara Broccoli recently secured Craig for the next Bond film and is now working on getting Adele to once again sing its theme song. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter previously recorded the theme for 2012's Skyfall.
While doing press for Spectre in 2015, Craig infamously said he'd rather "slash my wrists" than return for another Bond film. He went on to say if he were to reprise his role, "it would only be for the money."
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Switch Release Date Revealed
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch on September 22, Bandai Namco announced today.
The Switch version will feature an exclusive six-player local multiplayer mode and will allow players to perform the series' signature moves, such as the Kamehameha, using Joy-Con motion controls.
Xenoverse 2 was announced for Switch earlier this year. It was originally released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in October 2016.
In related news, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Arc System Works' recently announced 2D fighter, may come to Switch, but only if enough fans request it.