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Star Wars Actress Daisy Ridley: Reylo Theories Will Be Addressed

Daisy Ridley has confirmed that Rey and Kylo Ren’s relationship will be explored further in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Ridley assured “Reylo” fans that the complex connection between the pair will not be glossed over in Episode IX, knowing that some moviegoers are invested in their dynamic.

Check out the D23 footage for Stars Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, showing Rey and Kylo Ren in action:

“It does not bother me, people writing theories,” Ridley said of the speculation surrounding the film. “It’s really fun hearing them. Plus, because I know what’s sort of going to happen, I think it’ll be really interesting to see people’s reactions to

FFXIV Shadowbringers 5.1 Hits October 29, Trailer Shows Nier Raid And New Quests

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Final Fantasy XIV isn’t slowing down one bit even after the recent release of the celebrated expansion Shadowbringers. The first major update since then, patch 5.1, delivers a wave of new content which was detailed in the update’s trailer and the latest “Letter from the Producer Live” stream. Game director Naoki Yoshida showed off many new features, including a quick look at the much-anticipated Nier Automata raid, the new dungeon tied to the next story quests, and more. It was announced that patch 5.1 will be live on October 29.

First thing’s first, we finally got a look at The Copied Factory, the first phase of the Nier Automata crossover raid. It appears that you’ll be fighting alongside a black-haired 2B-like model who wields similar weapons and abilities as 2B herself–she even pilots a YoRHa Flight Unit at some point in the raid. You’ll be going through areas reminiscent of the source material, too; rusty, abandoned structures and overgrown buildings seem to nail the Nier Automata aesthetic. It’s a real treat for FFXIV and Nier fans, especially considering Nier series creator Yoko Taro is directly involved in developing the raid series–you can watch the trailer below.

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The Copied Factory is only part one of the YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse 24-player alliance raid series that takes us through the world of Nier Automata and possibly include lore implications. Note that these are high-level activities that require you to finish Shadowbringers and have top-tier gear. You can expect subsequent parts in future patches (likely 5.3 and 5.5, based on previous expansions’ cadence).

The other huge part of patch 5.1 is the continuation of FFXIV main story–in the trailer above, you see many other major characters like The Crystal Exarch, Krile, Alphinaud, Zenos, Gaius, and Estinien still involved. Gameplay-wise, however, you explore The Grand Cosmos, the next four-player dungeon; it appears to be a luxurious palace built by elves that has since been abandoned. The dungeon will be compatible with the Trust system so you can take story characters into the instance to fill the necessary roles to complete it.

We’ll be breaking down the finer details of patch 5.1 soon, as there are changes to jobs/classes, and New Game+ rolling out. In the meantime, you can read our previous coverage of FFXIV; we did a deep dive into the Trust system, and recently had the chance to speak with main story writer Natsuko Ishikawa and art lead Takeo Suzuki about how they created the Shadowbringers story. We also talked with Naoki Yoshida to look back at the work the team did to make Shadowbringers possible.

Get A $25 Gift Card When Buying A Nintendo Switch At Target

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We highlighted a $25 off Nintendo Switch deal at Amazon yesterday. Sadly, that deal is gone, but you can still take advantage of a nice Nintendo Switch promotion at Target. If you buy the new model Nintendo Switch at Target at full price ($300), either online or in-store, you’ll get a $25 gift card. The promotion ends tomorrow, October 19 at 11:59 PM PT.

See Switch with Neon Red/Blue Joy-Con at Target

See Switch with Gray Joy-Con at Target

The refreshed Nintendo Switch model released in August. Besides the new red packaging, the updated model’s main draw is its significantly better battery life. The new model has a battery life range of 4.5 to 9 hours compared to the 2.5 to 6.5 hour range of the launch model. The battery life even surpasses the smaller Switch Lite, which is only slightly better than the original Switch at 3 to 7 hours of battery life on a full charge.

While a gift card isn’t the same as a straight discount, if you’re buying a Nintendo Switch, you’re definitely going to purchase some games and accessories. The $25 gift card will come in handy with that. For help deciding which games to buy, take a look at our roundup of the best Nintendo Switch games. We also have a list highlighting the essential Nintendo Switch accessories.

There’s never been a better time to buy a Nintendo Switch. In 2019 alone, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Astral Chain, Super Mario Maker 2, and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening further strengthened the Switch’s exclusives and helped the console reach a new sales milestone. Luigi’s Mansion 3 and Pokemon Sword and Shield are right around the corner, too.

If you pre-order Luigi’s Mansion 3 at Target, you’ll get a free canvas bag when the game launches on October 31. Meanwhile, an exclusive steelbook edition of the Pokemon Sword and Shield double pack will be available to pre-order this Sunday at Target ahead of its November 15 release.

HBO’s Watchmen: Why These Original Characters Are Returning

Minor spoilers follow for the first episode of HBO’s Watchmen, but really it’s nothing that’s not in the trailers already.

In HBO’s new sequel to the classic graphic novel Watchmen, series creator Damon Lindelof (Lost, The Leftovers) has gone out of his way to create a world that is a faithful extension of what happened in the original book by writer Alan Moore and artist Dave Gibbons. Set in a 2019 that has been impacted by the events of the comic’s 1985, this Watchmen is full of thematic and visual connections to the original while also setting out to tell an all-new story with new characters. And yet, at the same time, Lindelof and his team are making sure to update us on what happened to several of the characters from the classic story.

Sony Xperia 1 Review

The Sony Xperia 1 (See it on Amazon) is a fancy flagship Android phone with a hyper-unique form factor. It’s tall, thin, and fast. With a 4K display and a 21:9 aspect ratio, it’s a phone tailored to watching movies. There’s no notch or hole punch to obstruct that view, either. It’s equipped with Dolby Atmos sound, a filming app built for cinematographers, three rear cameras, and a just-stock-enough version of Android 9 Pie.

It’s capable in all the right ways. But at $950, it’s competing with the best-of-the-best, many of which have better specs, better cameras, or more features (like a headphone jack, a larger battery, and wireless charging). So is the Xperia 1’s character enough to help it compete? Let’s find out.

The Star Of Get Out Is Making A Barney Movie

Daniel Kaluuya is primarily known for his roles in Black Panther, Skins, or his starring role in Jordan Peele’s horror movie Get Out. Now, he is working with his newly formed 59% banner, Mattel Films, and Valparaiso Pictures to make a live-action Barney the dinosaur movie.

The puppet dino, most known for his earworm of a song “I love you, you love me,” will hit the big screens in the near future, according to Variety. But don’t expect this to be the same song and dance routine that many fans grew up with. “Working with Daniel Kaluuya will enable us to take a completely new approach to Barney that will surprise audiences and subvert expectations,” said Mattel Films’ Robbie Brenner. “The project will speak to the nostalgia of the brand in a way that will resonate with adults, while entertaining today’s kids.”

The giant purple dinosaur was seen in numerous home videos before spinning out into his own TV series in 1992, Barney & Friends. The series ran until 2009 and spawned numerous, theatrically released movies. “Barney was a ubiquitous figure in many of our childhoods, then he disappeared into the shadows, left misunderstood,” said Kaluuya. “We’re excited to explore this compelling modern-day hero and see if his message of ‘I love you, you love me’ can stand the test of time.”

No announcement as of this writing of when the movie will hit theaters. Mattel is pushing forward on new movies and TV series, with the most notable being the He-Man anime for Netflix. Additionally, there are Barbie and Hot Wheels movies in the works as well. He-Man will also be returning in a new feature-length film from Sony, but it seems as though that will be headed to Netflix.

Capcom Taking Wait-And-See Approach On Streaming Platforms

Capcom has dabbled in cloud streaming, but as we prepare for more services to launch in earnest, the company says it’s taking a cautious approach. In a financial statement, president and COO Haruhiro Tsujimoto said it’s watching to see how these platforms catch on before jumping in.

In the statement, Tsujimoto noted the advent of 5G and the growing number of platform holders that are starting their own streaming services.

“Capcom pays close attention to future developments, and has adopted a multi-platform strategy under which we welcome the opportunity for new services to enhance the game environment for users, for example: the potential that wide adoption of cloud gaming will increase the overall game player population,” Tsujimoto said. “At the same time, it will also be necessary to objectively analyze developments as we move forward, such as what actual merits users find in the new services and whether changes will arise in doing business with platform providers.”

The company has experimented with streaming, notably in the case of bringing Resident Evil 7 to Switch in Japan. The company subsequently said it was looking into bringing other games to Switch in a similar way. Tsujimoto’s statement suggests that these experiments don’t necessarily signal a willingness to put its catalog on streaming services like the upcoming Google Stadia or Microsoft’s Project xCloud.

Google Stadia is readying to release its Founder’s Edition on November 19–albeit with some limitations at launch. Microsoft’s xCloud, meanwhile, is just entering public trials.

The Batman Beyond Complete Series Blu-ray Collector’s Edition Is on Sale

Batman Beyond is coming straight from the end of the 1990s to the modern era with the complete series Blu-ray, and you can preorder it right now for 20% off its list price.

Batman Beyond Blu-ray Preorder Deal

Batman Beyond: The Complete Series Blu-ray – Get it at Amazon for $79.99
Batman Beyond: The Complete Series Blu-ray – Get it at Walmart for $79.99

The Batman Beyond Complete Series Blu-ray comes out at the end of the month, October 29 to be specific, and preordering it right now will lock in your price. For a very brief time yesterday, the set was marked down to $65. If you preordered before yesterday on Amazon, the good news is you’re getting the set at that price, as Amazon will honor the lowest price during the preorder period so long as you had your order in before the price dropped.

Save $20 On These Fantastic Final Fantasy Games For Nintendo Switch

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Anyone who has a Nintendo Switch knows that it’s oddly tempting to buy games for a second or third time just to be able to play them on the go. With that said, right now you can save $20 each on the Switch versions of Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age and Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster at Amazon and Walmart.

Normally $50 each, both games are available for $30. If you squirmed at the original prices for these PS2 remasters, the discounted prices bring these stellar RPGs down to a far more reasonable price–especially if you’ve already played them on other platforms.

Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster

Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster has been around the block. The upscaled collection originally landed on PS3 and Vita in 2014. It moved to PS4, then PC, and finally arrived on Switch and Xbox One earlier this year. Final Fantasy X is widely regarded as one of the best turn-based RPGs of the PlayStation 2 era, and Spira is undoubtedly one of the most captivating worlds in franchise history. Final Fantasy X-2 continued the story and is an underrated gem that differs from its predecessor in surprising and cool ways.

Heads up: Final Fantasy X is on the cartridge, but X-2 is a download voucher that takes up roughly 13GB of storage space.

See Final Fantasy X/X-2 at Amazon

See Final Fantasy X/X-2 at Walmart

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

Final Fantasy XII is a significant departure from Final Fantasy X. Featuring a real-time battle system that will be somewhat familiar to those who have played Final Fantasy XV, Final Fantasy XII received rave reviews when it initially launched on PS2 in 2006. It still holds up remarkably well today thanks to an engaging battle system, interesting characters, and some spectacular world-building.

See Final Fantasy XII at Amazon

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For more excellent game deals, be sure to look at Amazon’s current sale. Many awesome PS4, Xbox One, and Switch games are discounted, including 2019 hits such as Gears 5, Resident Evil 2, Control, and Borderlands 3.

Call of Duty League 2020: First Details Announced

Call of Duty League has revealed the first details of its 2020 competition, with 12 teams competing in “home-vs-away 5-versus-5 professional match play”.

Teams from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Florida, London, Minnesota, New York, Paris, Seattle, Toronto and two Los Angeles outfits will each host two ‘Home Series’ events, one each in spring and summer. Each Home Series will feature multiple pro teams taking on best-of-five matches in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on PS4.

Teams with the best win-loss records will head to postseason championship, featuring double elimination playoffs, with a season champion crowned at the Call of Duty League Championship Weekend event.

Check out what multiplayer has in store for pros and amateurs alike in the modern Warfare multiplayer trailer: