AMD repaved the computing landscape last year when it introduced its 7nm Ryzen 3rd Generation processors and Navi graphics cards, but we were sorely disappointed when it didn’t bring this breakthrough to its mobile platforms. Thankfully AMD is finally correcting that mistake by introducing 7nm Ryzen 4 processors for laptops.
AMD announced the new Radeon RX 5600 XT GPU that fits neatly between its more affordable 5500 Series and the more high-end 5700 Series graphic cards. The 5600 line is meant to run games at the highest levels of 1080p, so while it’s not meant to push 4K graphics, it will be a suitable replacement for older 1080p cards.
AMD took the stage at CES 2020 to reveal the specs for its newest 5000-series GPU, the RX 5600 XT. Here are the numbers at a glance:
Disney’s Frozen 2 has officially been crowned the highest-grossing animated movie of all time, despite earning less than Jon Favreau’s entirely animated remake of The Lion King at the box office.
Box Office Mojo reports that the Frozen sequel has now made $1.325 billion at the global box office, surpassing the original Arendelle tale, which generated $1.281 billion during its theatrical run, as well as Incredibles 2, which drew in $1.243 billion.
God has been found for Netflix’s cheeky comedy series, Lucifer.
Entertainment Weekly reports Dennis Haysbert will be joining the cast for the latest and final expanded season of Lucifer in the role of the all mighty himself. Haysbert will reportedly appear as God throughout season five which will be split into two parts. This will potentially give his two sons Lucifer (Tom Ellis) and Amenadiel (D.B Woodside) plenty of opportunities for family bonding.
A new month has begun, which means a new batch of Field Research tasks is now live in Pokemon Go. Unlike Special Research quests, which are assigned by Professor Willow, Field Research tasks are distributed through PokeStops. You’ll receive a random task when you spin the Photo Disc at a stop, and you can have up to three active tasks at a time.
Each Field Research task you complete will unlock rewards, which can range from rare items to Pokemon encounters. The first task you complete each day will also net you a stamp. Each time you collect seven stamps, you’ll achieve a Research Breakthrough, which will unlock even more rewards, including an encounter with a special Pokemon.
Last month, the reward for achieving a Research Breakthrough would be an encounter with a Legendary Pokemon, but Niantic is offering a different reward for January 2020. Each time you achieve a Research Breakthrough this month, you’ll get a chance to catch a Lapras that knows Ice Beam or Ice Shard. This marks the first time you could get the Pokemon with either move since 2018.
As previously mentioned, the Field Research tasks you receive will be randomly taken from a larger pool. You can see the updated list of Pokemon Go’s Field Research tasks as well as the possible rewards they dole out below, courtesy of The Silph Road.
There’s plenty more happening in Pokemon Go this month. The Legendary Pokemon Heatran is returning to five-star Raids from January 7 to February 4, while the Hatchathon event runs until January 16. The first Community Day of 2020 is also set for Sunday, January 19, although Niantic hasn’t revealed what the featured Pokemon will be yet.
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 5 Pokemon with Weather boost | Poliwag or Vulpix encounter; 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Catch 10 Pokemon with Weather boost | 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
| Catch 3 Normal-, Water-, or Ice-type Pokemon | Dewgong encounter |
| Catch 3 different species of Ice-type Pokemon | 3 Rare Candies |
| Catch 5 Fire-type Pokemon | Snorunt encounter |
| Catch 10 Pokemon | Magikarp encounter; 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Catch 10 Normal-type Pokemon | 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
| Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokemon | 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
| Catch a Dragon Pokemon | Dratini encounter; 1,500 Stardust, 3 Rare Candies, 2 Gold Razz Berries, or 10 Ultra Balls |
| Catch a Ditto | 1,500 Stardust, 3 Rare Candies, 2 Gold Razz Berries, or 10 Ultra Balls |
| Field Research Tasks | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Defeat a Team Go Rocket Grunt | Sneasel encounter |
| Battle in a Raid | Swinub encounter; 200 Stardust, 5 Nanab Berries, 5 Potions, or 2 Revives |
| Battle in a Gym | Mankey encounter; 200 Stardust, 5 Nanab Berries, 5 Potions, or 2 Revives |
| Battle another trainer 3 times | Shellder encounter |
| Win a Gym battle | Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle encounter; 500 Stardust, 10 Nanab Berries, 3 Super Potions, or 4 Revives |
| Battle in a Gym 5 times | Machop encounter; 500 Stardust, 10 Nanab Berries, 3 Super Potions, or 4 Revives |
| Use a super-effective Charged Attack in 7 Gym battles | Electabuzz encounter; 1,000 Stardust, 1 Rare Candy, 3 Hyper Potions, 6 Revives, or 1 Max Revive |
| Win 5 Raids | Aerodactyl encounter |
| Win a level 3 or higher Raid | Kabuto or Omanyte encounter; 1,000 Stardust, 1 Rare Candy, 3 Hyper Potions, 6 Revives, or 1 Max Revive |
| Win 3 Gym battles | Jynx encounter; 1,000 Stardust, 1 Rare Candy, 3 Hyper Potions, 6 Revives, or 1 Max Revive |
| Use a super-effective Charged Attack in a Gym battle | 500 Stardust, 10 Nanab Berries, 3 Super Potions, or 4 Revives |
| Win a Raid | 500 Stardust, 10 Nanab Berries, 3 Super Potions, or 4 Revives |
| Win 3 Raids | 1,500 Stardust, 3 Max Potions, 8 Revives, or 3 Max Revives |
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Make 3 Great throws | Gastly, Anorith, or Lileep encounter; 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Make 5 Nice throws | Voltorb encounter; 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Make 3 Nice throws in a row | 500 Stardust, 2 Pinap Berries, 5 Great Balls, or 2 Ultra Balls |
| Make 3 Great throws in a row | Onix encounter; 1,000 Stardust, 1 Rare Candy, 9 Razz Berries, 3 Pinap Berries, 10 Poke Balls, or 5 Ultra Balls |
| Make 3 Great curveball throws | 1,000 Stardust, 1 Rare Candy, 9 Razz Berries, 3 Pinap Berries, 10 Poke Balls, or 5 Ultra Balls |
| Make 3 Great curveball throws in a row | 1,500 Stardust, 1 Rare Candy, 9 Razz Berries, 3 Pinap Berries, 10 Poke Balls, or 5 Ultra Balls |
| Make 5 Great curveball throws in a row | Spinda encounter |
| Make an Excellent throw | 500 Stardust, 2 Pinap Berries, 5 Great Balls, or 2 Ultra Balls |
| Make 3 Excellent throws in a row | Larvitar encounter |
| Make 5 curveball throws in a row | 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
| Make 2 Nice curveball throws in a row | 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Hatch an Egg | Exeggcute encounter; 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Hatch 3 Eggs | Magmar encounter; 1,000 Stardust, 1 Rare Candy, 9 Razz Berries, 3 Pinap Berries, 10 Poke Balls, or 5 Ultra Balls |
| Hatch 5 Eggs | Chansey encounter |
| Hatch 7 Eggs | Alolan Vulpix encounter |
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Transfer 3 Pokemon | Lotad encounter |
| Trade a Pokemon | Glalie encounter |
| Evolve a Pokemon | Cubchoo or Eevee encounter |
| Power up Pokemon 5 times | Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle encounter |
| Send 10 Gifts to friends | Clamperl encounter |
| Spin 10 PokeStops or Gyms | 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, 5 Silver Pinap Berries, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Take a Snapshot of your Buddy | Snover encounter |
| Earn 5 Hears with your Buddy | Stantler encounter |
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Much like mutant heroine Illyana Rasputin, The New Mutants has been trapped in limbo for a long time. But the release date for Fox’s final X-Men movie is fast approaching. If you need proof, why not check out the brand new trailer?
The New Mutants is notable not just for being the final entry in Fox’s X-Men cinematic universe, but also because it pushes that universe is a very different direction. Thanks to iconic X-Men trappings like the Soulsword and the Demon Bear, The New Mutants is as much a horror film as it is a traditional X-Men adventure.
But what is the Soulsword, and what the heck is a Demon Bear? Read on to find out everything you need to know about these new additions and how they’re helping open the doors to a much bigger (and scarier) universe.
AMD’s CES 2020 briefing from Las Vegas kicked off with a fresh look at Microsoft’s next-generation console, Xbox Series X. In a sizzle reel, the back of the console was shown for the first time, and it reveals some key–but unsurprising–details about the system.
The Xbox Series X will reportedly feature two HDMI ports, two USB-C ports, S/PDIF, Ethernet, and of course Power. This is exactly the same as the Xbox One X. The Xbox Series X also has a USB port on the front of the console, close to the disc drive. The Xbox One X also has an IR Out port but it remains to be seen if Xbox Series X will have this as well.
Here is a look at the back of the Xbox Series X, as shown off during AMD’s CES briefing:
Here are the Xbox Series X ports
GameSpot has contacted Microsoft in an attempt to confirm the details of what ports the Xbox Series X will have. Keep checking back with GameSpot for more. The AMD briefing also included a new look at the Xbox Series X controller, which features a “Share” button for the first time. The controller shown in the image appears to have softer triggers.
It’s been a big day for Xbox Series X, as Microsoft also showed off the console’s CPU for the first time.
A new look at the Xbox Series X controller
The Xbox Series X launches in Holiday 2020. It might not be the only next-gen Xbox console on the way, as the Xbox Series X naming convention leaves room for other consoles as well. The Xbox Series X will also ship with a new controller that features a “Share” button, which is something that the PlayStation 4’s DualShock 4 has had since 2013. One of the launch titles for Xbox Series X is Halo Infinite, while other titles will be confirmed later.
The Xbox Series X controller’s triggers appear to be softer
For lots more on the Xbox Series X, check out GameSpot’s extended and exclusive breakdown.
Read next: Xbox Series X: Release Date, Specs, Price, And Everything We Know
Every week, Netflix puts out a lot of content. Between the movies, TV shows, and original programming, there is something for everyone on the streaming service. Here is what’s headed your way for the week of January 5, along with a few of our recommendations.
Almost everything coming to Netflix this week drops on Friday, January 10. The cult classic 1981 horror movie The Evil Dead drops on that day. Sam Raimi’s original film was never intended to be a comedy–which the franchise ultimately became–but the first movie in this series still holds up, as it is a ton of fun, even with the unintentional laughable moments. The Evil Dead follows a group of friends who go to a cabin in the woods, and they’re killed off, one by one, by a demonic force. Just a heads up: If you are ever staying in an old log cabin and find a book made of human skin, don’t read from it.
This week, the comedic series Medical Police arrives. The show stars Rob Huebel and Erinn Hayes (creators of Children’s Hospital) as two doctors who are also police officers. Does that sound stupid? Well, that’s the point. As you can see from the trailer, the show combines your typical police and medical procedural shows into one perfect-looking comedy. You can check out the show for yourself when Season 1 drops on Friday.
Below, you’ll find everything headed to Netflix this week, and if you want to know more about what’s new to streaming services, check out our lists for what’s new to Disney+ and Amazon, Hulu, and Shudder for the week of January 5.
Solidifying its Valentine’s Day release date on PlayStation 4, Media Molecule has announced that the creation game Dreams has gone gold. The studio has wrapped up development on Dreams, and the game is ready for certification and distribution.
Media Molecule shared the news on Twitter, confirming that Dreams will make its February 14 launch. The creation game received the Valentine’s Day release date last month during Sony’s final State of Play for 2019. Sony also debuted a brand-new Ghost of Tsushima trailer during the livestream.
Dreams has been available in early access since early 2019. The smallscale rollout has allowed Media Molecule the space to continue iterating on the ideas baked into the game before its February 2020 release. Going gold marks Dreams’ official worldwide launch on PlayStation 4.
Dreams was first announced in 2013 but saw an official reveal during PlayStation’s E3 2015 press conference. Media Molecule’s last projects, Tearaway and the expansion Tearaway Unfolded, launched on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. The studio also developed the cutesy LittleBigPlanet series for PlayStation platforms.
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If there was one thing Black Friday 2019 had no shortage of, it was Xbox One bundles. Microsoft’s official holiday promotion bundled the Xbox One X or Xbox One S with various games at steep discounts, and those console bundles ended up being some of the best gaming deals available during Black Friday. Since then, all those Xbox One bundles have returned to full price–but if you missed out on the deal back in November, you have an opportunity to snag one of the best Xbox One bundle deals from Black Friday.
The Xbox One S bundle with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition is back in stock right now at Ebay, and it’s available for just $198. Listed by reputable seller AntOnline, this is a brand-new console that comes with a full warranty and free standard shipping. This deal has been up for a few days, and limited quantity is left, so don’t wait if you missed out on this bundle during Black Friday. Please note you’ll have to add the item to your cart to see the discounted price during checkout.
For comparison, the same bundle is still $300 at Microsoft. The Deluxe Edition of the game on its own normally sells for $70, so getting the whole package for just under $200 is a steal. While Xbox One’s successor, Xbox Series X, is planned to release at the end of this year, you can’t beat this price if you need a console now to play all the games releasing in 2020.
And if you’re going to start out with one game, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is an excellent pick. The new single-player adventure earned an 8/10 in GameSpot’s Fallen Order review for its challenging combat, well-rounded characters, and more.
“As it wears on, Fallen Order becomes perhaps the strongest conception of what playing as a Jedi Knight ought to really be like,” wrote Phil Hornshaw. “It’s true that Fallen Order borrows liberally from other action games, but those elements work together with Respawn’s combat and environment design, and a story that finds humanity in the Force and in its characters, to hone in on what makes the world of Star Wars worthy of revisiting again and again. Even with some rough edges, Fallen Order represents one of the most compelling game additions to the Star Wars franchise in years.”
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