PUBG Corp. Launches ‘Fix PUBG’ Campaign

PUBG Corp. has announced a new campaign to make PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds a “better, more stable, and fairer game.”

In response to the community’s criticisms that the developers haven’t devoted enough time and resources to improving the game, instead focusing on rolling out features like the Event Pass that was met with a huge player backlash, PUBG Corp. has announced its Fix PUBG campaign and unveiled a new developer roadmap.

“‘Fix the game.’ This is a phrase that we’ve been hearing a lot lately. Bugs, performance problems, and quality-of-life issues have been limiting PUBG’s true potential, and you want it fixed. So we think it’s time to do something about it,” read the update. “‘FIX PUBG’ is a months-long campaign to deliver the changes and improvements that you’ve been asking for.”

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Nintendo Direct: Watch It Here

A new Nintendo Direct is upon us. As it announced at EVO 2018 this past weekend, Nintendo is airing a new presentation today, August 8, and this one is dedicated entirely to the company’s upcoming Nintendo Switch fighting game, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

The Direct is scheduled to begin at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 3 PM BST and will air simultaneously in North America, Europe, and Japan. You can tune in to the broadcast on Nintendo’s official website and Twitch channel. We’ve also embedded the YouTube stream below, so you can follow along right here on GameSpot.

Nintendo has been characteristically vague about what today’s Direct will focus on, only confirming that the presentation will be delivered by series director Masahiro Sakurai and will divulge “new game information.” Just what that entails remains to be seen, although it seems likely that at least one new fighter will be revealed during the broadcast.

We got our first glimpse of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate back in March, when Nintendo shared a cinematic trailer introducing Splatoon’s Inklings to the roster. The company shared a ton more details about the title at E3 this past June, where we learned that every single character from previous games is returning for the Switch entry. We also got a look at two more newcomers joining the lineup: Ridley and Daisy.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate launches for Nintendo Switch. Like the Wii U installment before it, it is compatible with GameCube controllers via a separate adapter. You can read a lot more about the highly anticipated fighting game in our roundup of everything we know about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Flipping Death Review: A Not so Grim Reaper

What happens when Death goes on vacation? Well, in Flipping Death he mistakenly leaves the job to a recently deceased woman named Penny, who learns she can help restless spirits with their unfinished business by jumping between the land of the dead and the land of the living. It’s a cool premise, and executed very much like a more action-centric spiritual successor to the point-and-click adventure comedies of classic LucasArts. Flipping Death’s vibrant presentation, quirky characters and fun plot ensured I was in for the whole ride, even if the gameplay felt a bit haphazard at times.

Anyone who played developer Zoink Games’ excellent Stick it to the Man! from 2013 will be right at home here. Flipping Death has a similar emphasis on getting inside people’s heads and solving scenarios using suitably bizarre lines of logic, but this time around you’re physically possessing them to help you do it. Need something poked? There’s a guy for that. Need to open a can of paint? Maybe that drill-wielding dentist can help. Want to crap on the heads of every character in the level just for the fun of it? Take control of the seagull. It’s a fun take on the traditional inventory and item systems.

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Deadpool 2 Deleted and Extended Scenes Breakdown

After a successful theatrical run ($318.1 million domestic, $732.6 million worldwide), Deadpool 2 has now debuted on Digital HD, a release which includes a number of bonus features including some Deleted and Extended Scenes.

There are just two Deleted/Extended Scenes that are pulled out on their own, that span just two minutes and 39 seconds, but there are 15 minutes of new footage in the Super Duper $@%!#& Cut. We’re breaking down all of these scenes, starting with the two that were separated in the bonus features of the Digital HD release.

What’s somewhat confusing about all of this is they went through this trouble to add 15 minutes of new footage, but then added these two additional scenes that weren’t in either the theatrical cut, or the Super Duper Cut. Regardless, these two scenes come in at just over two and a half minutes, combined, and they were likely cut for time, even though they’re quite entertaining.

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Fortnite’s Music Gets Heavier With This Great Drum Cover

If you’ve played Fortnite you’re probably familiar with its music, but a new drum cover puts a meatier, heavier spin on the tune.

Drummer Andrew Fleming has posted his latest video game drum cover, this one dedicated to Epic’s hugely popular battle royale game. The drum cover is top-notch, with Fleming adding fast-paced fills and double bass sections to pump it up. The fill at 1:15 is probably my favourite.

Fleming plays in the band Islander, which has toured with groups like Slipknot and Skillet. Islander was on this year’s final Warped Tour before getting a little too rowdy and getting booted off the bill. Fleming also has a Patreon that you can support.

Fleming has posted many video game drum covers in the past. Before this, he crushed the Pokemon Red/Blue music and the “Battle Theme” from 2001’s Final Fantasy X. In 2016, he performed a rippin’ Sonic “Green Hill Zone” drum cover, and before that he nailed th awesome Destiny drum cover. You can watch all of Fleming’s videos on his AF Drums YouTube page.

RTX Austin 2018: 1 On 1 With Sugar Pine 7’s Steven Suptic & Cib James!

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Which Deadpool 2 Blu-ray Should You Buy?

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Deadpool 2 comes to Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray August 21, and just like every other major Blu-ray release, there is a whole host of options for you to choose from in order to maximize your Deadpool 2 enjoyment. Below I’ve compiled each edition of the movie available, so you can decide which version is right for you.

Before I get to the retailer-specific packages, let’s look at the Deadpool 2 Blu-ray special features included on the disc. The Deadpool 2 Super Duper Cut has 15 extra minutes of footage not seen in the theatrical release, so definitely consider watching it if you left the theater thinking “I wish I had been in there for just 15 minutes longer.”

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Topher Grace ‘Thrilled’ for Tom Hardy’s Version of Venom

Topher Grace, who played Eddie Brock/Venom in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 3, has gone on record stating his excitement for Tom Hardy’s upcoming portrayal of the character.

In an interview with Inverse, Grace expressed his view that Hardy is a better fit for Todd McFarlane’s original designs of the character from the 1980s. Grace also feels the actor is well-acquainted with playing villains in superhero movies after portraying Bane in The Dark Knight Rises.

“To me — I truly mean this — I think Tom is the guy to play that role,” said Grace. “I’m thrilled to watch it as a fan. I really mean that. I think he’s just the best dude. He’s proven he can do comic book villains amazing.”

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Deadpool Pinball Machine Revealed by Stern

Today Stern Pinball Inc. announced their next pinball machine: Deadpool. Deadpool’s art, by poster artist Zombie Yeti, appears to be based on Deadpool’s comic book appearances rather than the recent pair of films. Standout features of Deadpool include two metal ramps, one ending in a lengthy katana-shaped track similar to the sword in Stern’s Lord of the Rings, and a chibi-Deadpool bash toy to aim for in the center of the playfield. Nolan North, who voices Uncharted’s Nathan Drake, will voice Deadpool.

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All The Harry Potter Movies Are Returning To Theaters

All of the Harry Potter movies are returning to theaters to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first book. Cinemark theaters across the United States will show all eight movies as part of the anniversary event starting August 31.

This includes Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and the two parts of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Additionally, the spinoff Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is included.

You can get a single ticket to any of the movies for $5, while Cinemark will also offer a “festival pass” ($25) that gets you into all the movies and physical bonuses like a collectible keychain and more.

“The Wizarding World holds a special place in everyone’s hearts, and we know many moviegoers experienced the magic of Hogwarts for the first time in a Cinemark auditorium,” Cinemark CEO Mark Zoradi said in a statement (via Entertainment Weekly). “We are thrilled to welcome them back to our theatres for this exclusive opportunity to relive the magic in Cinemark XD.”

The event runs through September 6, and as mentioned it’s only available in the United States. You can see a list of participating locations and get tickets here on Cinemark’s website.

The next big Harry Potter movie is November’s Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, which stars Jude Law as a young Dumbledore and Johnny Depp as the evil wizard Grindelwald.