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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Is Breaking Records For Xbox When It Needs Them Most
- Call of Duty Black Ops 6 is breaking records and giving Xbox a boost since Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard last October.
- Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, called Black Ops 6 the “biggest Call of Duty release ever”.
- During its release, the game set the record for most players, hours played and total matches of any game in the series.
- The game set a record for “Game Pass subscriber adds on launch day,” with sales up 60% on PlayStation and Steam from last year’s Modern Warfare 3.
- It’s the first entry in the series that launched on a subscription service and was supported with cloud gaming.
- Analysts are predicting the game’s launch could add another 4 million to the existing 34 million shared last February.
- Microsoft is a black box when it comes to sales data, so there is no total player count or sales figure available.
- Black Ops 6 has been garnering rave reviews following several middling to terrible entries.
- For Microsoft, this is a much-needed win for Xbox, which has seen a tumultuous year with mass layoffs and closures of beloved studios.
- Hardware sales continue to fall while game and service revenue continue to climb.
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9 More Things Nintendo Will Announce Before The Switch 2
- Nintendo has not yet revealed any information about the Switch 2 even after announcing a range of other things, from ports of cult Wii U games to games that use video-game sounds to wake you up. The company's fiscal year runs until March 31, but fans are eagerly waiting for an announcement of the Switch 2. Here are a few things that we could expect before the Switch 2, including a Nintendo 64 Classic, GameCube library on switch, Live-action Starfox movie, an Ocarina of Time remake and a Birdo game.
- Nintendo might continue selling the remaining levels from other games that haven’t already been added yet to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe instead of announcing a sequel.
- The gaming giant might introduce VR headsets in the market, inspired by their Mushroom shapes.
- Nintendo has said previously to Kotaku that the Nintendo 64 Classic was not in their planning horizon; however, the nostalgia trip is currently in view.
- The company might introduce a standalone app for smartphone listening as part of Switch Online, instead of announcing the new console.
- The fans cried for a savior, a Birdo game, and Nintendo can make things weird by introducing a birdo game that would be so much weirder.
- Shigeru Miyamoto also hinted at a live-action Zelda movie in the past. Perhaps Nintendo will make a Star Fox movie that would be in favor of the audience.
- The company might also overhaul the Animal Crossing concept by introducing VR helmets and themes.
- Lastly, Nintendo could launch an Ocarina of Time remake to bring back the original game, which was a classic 2D platformer.
- Overall, it feels like time is running out for Nintendo to actually reveal the Switch 2 before the end of 2024. The company is confident that whenever it chooses to announce its next console, the news will bend the attention economy to its will no matter the manner or timing in which it unfolds.
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Netflix Christmas spy thriller Black Doves shows off Keira Knightley as a butt-kicking secret agent and it’s already been renewed for season 2
- Keira Knightley stars in the Netflix spy thriller Black Doves, which has already been renewed for a second season.
- Knightley plays a fearless spy seeking revenge after her secret lover is murdered.
- The trailer showcases action-packed scenes, comedic chemistry between Knightley and Ben Whishaw, and Sarah Lancashire's mysterious character.
- Black Doves is set in London at Christmas and follows a story of friendship and sacrifice, intertwining a conspiracy and a geopolitical crisis.
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Netflix is following up 'Fool Me Once' with another Harlan Coben thriller. Here's what we know about 'Missing You.'
- Netflix's next Harlan Coben adaptation is 'Missing You'.
- The previous Coben show, 'Fool Me Once', was a hit for Netflix.
- 'Missing You' follows a detective who finds her ex-fiance on a dating app after his mysterious disappearance.
- The series is based on Coben's 2014 novel and features Rosalind Eleazar and Ashley Walters in lead roles.
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10 great horror movies to stream on Netflix this Halloween
- Netflix provides a wide variety of horror films to binge-watch this Halloween.
- The best horror movies audiences can stream on Netflix this Halloween include Evil Dead Rise, The Babadook, Psycho, Jaws, Scream, among others.
- The Australian film, ‘The Babadook’ relies less on jump scares and more on building terror and suspense.
- 'Evil Dead Rise' brings Deadites to an LA apartment building, hooking audiences with its jaw-dropping intro.
- ‘Pearl’ presents an intriguing Joker-esque character study of a killer in a somewhat traditional slasher film.
- The Wailing is a wild and unrelenting depiction of a town’s descent into Hell, featuring ghosts, demons, zombies, possessions, and exorcisms.
- In 'Thanksgiving', a town is terrorized by a killer dressed as a pilgrim. Director Eli Roth cleverly crafted some well-crafted scares in this holiday horror film.
- 'Scream' reboot features the return of Ghostface, who terrorizes the people close to the young woman.
- In 'A Quiet Place: Part II', the Abbott family searches for other survivors in a postapocalyptic world ravaged by blind, destructive aliens.
- Alfred Hitchcock’s magnum opus, 'Psycho,' changed slasher movies and pushed the boundaries of sex and violence in media.
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5 best Netflix TV shows to stream this Halloween
- Netflix has a section dedicated to Halloween shows under “Netflix & Chills”.
- Several TV shows catering to Halloween viewers are ready to be watched.
- Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is a reimagined, darker origin story of Sabrina Spellman, a half-witch, and half-mortal, who must commit to being a witch on her 16th birthday and fight to keep both sides happy.
- The Haunting of Hill House is a horror show split between two timelines that follows the Crain family, who are unable to confront their fears and revisit their stay at Hill House twenty-six years later.
- Stranger Things is a popular sci-fi supernatural hit series about the abduction of Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) warning the residents on a horrifying link between the upside down and Hawkins, inviting several abnormal creatures to wreak havoc on the residents.
- Wednesday Addams' series explores her rebellious nature and psychic abilities at Nevermore Academy when she investigates a murder traceable to her family and whom she might clear.
- Norman Reedus reprises his fan-favorite role in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. In the spinoff, Daryl finds himself in France and agrees to bring a young messiah named Laurent to Paris to cut a deal to return home.
- The shows mentioned in the article are perfect to stream on Halloween and are available on Netflix.
- The recommended shows range from horrors and comedies to dramas and family-friendly programs catered for every mood.
- Stranger Things preserves the 80s nostalgia in sci-fi horror, whereas Chilling Adventures of Sabrina honors Archie Comics origin.
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Keira Knightley transforms into an elite spy in the trailer for Netflix’s Black Doves
- Keira Knightley transforms into an elite spy in Netflix's Black Doves.
- The series follows Helen Webb, a professional spy who seeks revenge for her lover's murder.
- Helen's handler recruits an old friend to protect her as she goes on a mission for answers.
- Black Doves, created by Joe Barton, will premiere on Netflix on December 5, 2024.
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Proton expands its VPN offerings to Apple TV, where the use cases get tricky
- Proton has expanded its VPN offerings to Apple TV.
- The Proton VPN app offers over 6,200 servers across 100 countries.
- It provides guides to accessing various regional content providers and sports channels.
- Proton is one among dozens of VPN offerings for Apple TV.
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Sorry Prime Video subscribers, Universal’s animation and live-action movies will soon stream on Netflix instead
- Netflix has renewed its deal with Universal Filmed Entertainment Group to stream the studio's animation films.
- A new deal has been signed between Netflix and Universal Pictures/Focus Features for streaming live-action films starting in 2027.
- Netflix will also have rights to Universal's full animation and live-action film catalogue from Illumination and DreamWorks Animation.
- This new arrangement will eventually replace Universal's existing deal with Prime Video.
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Original 'Suits' Star Has 3-Word Message About Being Included in Spinoff
- Original Suits star Wendell Pierce wants to be included in the upcoming spinoff Suits: L.A.
- Pierce expressed his interest in making a cameo on the show
- He jokingly mentioned the past strikes related to actors' payments
- The premiere date for Suits: L.A. has not been announced yet
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5 Netflix action movies that are perfect to stream for the fall
- Rebel Ridge (2024) has become one of Netflix's most popular originals of the year, featuring a gripping story with corrupt police and an incredible performance by Aaron Pierre.
- Baby Driver (2017) is an inventive action film with well-choreographed sequences, following the story of a talented getaway driver trying to leave his life of crime.
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) is a visually inventive animated movie that showcases the powers of Spider-Man through impressive action sequences.
- 21 Jump Street (2012) is a hilarious action comedy about two cops going undercover at a high school to uncover a drug ring, featuring great chemistry between Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill.
- The Harder They Fall (2021) is a revisionist Western with a focus on Black characters, featuring a star-studded cast and thrilling action sequences.
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Life Is Strange: Double Exposure: The Kotaku Review
- Life Is Strange: Double Exposure explores Max Caulfield's growth and reckoning with how life can take its toll on us.
- Max is now teaching photography at a liberal arts school in Vermont where she is reconnecting with some of her old acquaintances.
- Her closest connections in this game are with Safi, a grad student focusing on poetry, and Moses, studying astrophysics.
- The game’s efforts to pull you in through Max’s connections to others are successful, with sharply defined and memorable characters.
- The ability to swap between two timelines is a good deal of fun, but can be overwhelming for the player.
- The story itself takes time to build before reaching thrilling twist reveals with some lukewarm aspects in the narrative.
- Double Exposure works where it matters by giving respect to Max’s life changes and development as a person.
- The facial expressions in Double Exposure are remarkably lifelike, and the voice acting is also impressive.
- The game's release all at once like a Netflix show we can immediately binge diminishes its overall impact.
- Overall, a strong and worthy sequel that explores Max's growth and lessons that pain and experience have taught her.
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Game Of Thrones Star Could Be Tomb Raider's Next Lara Croft
- Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner and Murder on the Orient Express actress Lucy Boynton are in the running for the role of Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider TV show.
- The show's script was written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and ordered by Amazon earlier this year.
- Other potential recruits for the role of Lara Croft include Emma Corrin and Mackenzie Davis.
- Tomb Raider has previously been adapted into movies starring Angelina Jolie and a reboot with Alicia Vikander.
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Don't Move is a nightmarish Netflix thriller movie, but it didn't leave me crippled with fright like I hoped it would
- Netflix's high-concept thriller Don't Move didn't live up to the expectation of leaving the viewer scared stiff.
- Produced by Sam Raimi, the film revolves around the horrifying effects of paralysis.
- As the protagonist battles her limitations, the directors deliver high-stakes thrills and intense emotions.
- While Don't Move may not be the best horror movie, it offers engaging entertainment for casual viewing.
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Netflix drops trailer for A Man on the Inside and The Good Place fans need to watch it immediately
- Netflix has released the trailer for A Man on the Inside, a new series starring Ted Danson
- The series follows a retired professor struggling with loss and a mundane routine
- Inspired by a classified ad, the professor takes on a new adventure to solve a mystery
- The comedy series is based on the 2020 documentary 'The Mole Agent'
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