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Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC: Fallout 76, Soulcalibur VI, and More

Welcome back friends, we have more games, more DLC, and now some tips for playing. No matter how you play, make sure your wireless gaming mouse is fully charged, controller 2 is at hand if someone wants to get in a round, and your phone is nearby to remote download the next game (using our handy Xbox Game Pass mobile app) if you’re in the middle of a match. Some more before we jump in: Stand up a few times while playing and throw your arms in the air to

Square Enix might reveal new games in July and August in lieu of E3 showcase

E3 2020 may have derailed announcements from Square Enix, but the publisher nonetheless apparently has several games planned for announcement this summer. In the absence of E3 2020 since its cancellation due to issues with the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of publishers and developers have been forced to shift and shake up their plans for game announcements, Square Enix among them. The gaming giant would normally have its own showcase at E3, but its plans aren’t all scrapped. Squenix may still be announcing several titles over the course of July

DoubleDown is going public: Why isn’t its IPO worth more?

Agora isn’t the only company headquartered outside the United States aiming to go public domestically this quarter. After catching up on Agora’s F-1 filing, the China-and-U.S.-based, API-powered tech company that went public last week, today we’re parsing DoubleDown Interactive’s IPO document. The Exchange is a daily look at startups and the private markets for Extra Crunch subscribers; use code EXCHANGE to get full access and take 25% off your subscription. The mobile gaming company is targeting the NASDAQ and wants to trade under the ticker symbol “DDI.” As with Agora, DoubleDown

Cyberpunk Edgerunners is an anime coming from Netflix & Studio Trigger

In addition to Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt RED is partnering with Studio Trigger to bring fans an animated series coming to Netflix. New Cyberpunk 2077 content and gameplay weren’t the only goods on display during the game’s first Night City Wire livestream. We also learned that CD Projekt RED has partnered with Studio Trigger to create an additional animated series that will be coming to Netflix in 2022. It looks like the Cyberpunk 2077 goods will be coming well after the game has launched this coming November 2020. CD Projekt

Justice League, Other DC Movies Won’t Leave HBO Max In July After All

Parent company WarnerMedia Entertainment has announced an extension to some of HBO Max's popular DC films, which will now stay on the streaming platform until December 2020.The list includes recent films such as Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League, Suicide Squad, and Wonder Woman. It also features classics like the 1980's Superman franchise, consisting of Superman: The Movie, Superman 2, 3, and 4: The Quest for Peace. Two other films--Superman: Unbound and Watchmen--are being added to HBO Max on July 1 and will remain on the platform until

South Park Comes To HBO Max, But 5 Episodes Are Missing

The iconic animated TV show South Park is now available to stream on HBO Max, but there are five episodes in particular that are not on the streaming platform due to their controversial nature.The episodes "Super Best Friends," "Cartoon Wars" Parts 1 and 2, and "200" and "201" were not released on HBO Max because of their depiction of the Prophet Muhammed, according to The Hollywood Reporter.These are the same five episodes that were removed from Hulu when the show was streaming there. The episodes also got cut from rotation

Eternal Hope gets a Making Of video of its artful inspirations & evolution

Indie studio Doublehit Games has released a developer diary for Eternal Hope, a puzzle platform about 'life after death' featuring inspirations from Studio Ghibli and Limbo. Sometimes as an indie projects begins with inspiration from projects that came before it, it can evolve and take on a true identity all its own while still harnessing a clear love of its foundations. That can be said of Eternal Hope, a puzzle platform adventure from indie studio Doublehit Games about a boy named Ti’bi venturing into the ethereal world to be reunited

Season 5 of Ubisoft Entrepreneur Labs has begun, revealing 8 chosen startups

Based in Station F (Paris), Ubisoft launched the newest season of their startup program, led by the Ubisoft Strategic Innovation Lab. The program is oriented around supporting innovative startup products and services by providing them expert assistance and access to world-class facilities.  Season 5 of this series will be focused over social entertainment, as evidenced by statements made by the Program Director of the Ubisoft Entrepreneurs Lab Catherine Seys’ on the 9th of January, 2020. She laid out the foundation for the 5th Season by saying – “We want to

Da 5 Bloods Review: Spike Lee’s Netflix Jungle Thriller Is A Powerful History Lesson

Spike Lee has been one of America's most important and prolific filmmakers for over 30 years, but like all directors with long and diverse careers, he has experienced various levels of critical and commercial success. Prior to 2018, his last major box office success was 2006's heist thriller Inside Man, but the success of Blackkklansman was a very welcome reminder of Lee's immense gift as both a fiery social commentator and consummate cinematic craftsman. For his next movie, Lee has teamed up with Netflix to deliver the sprawling and powerful