New Predator Reboot Movie Trailer Unleashes Something Very Big And Scary

The latest trailer for The Predator has arrived. This is the third promo for the upcoming sci-fi action reboot, and while some of the footage featured in the recent international trailer, there’s lots of new stuff in there too.

We get to see more of the mission to Mexico in which a squad of soldiers led by Quinn (Narcos and Logan star Boyd Holbrook) encounters the deadly alien creature, plus more dialogue from the squad of army convicts that he’s subsequently imprisoned with. Of course, there’s lots of Predator mayhem too, with more shots of the giant hybrid Predator teased in the most recent promo. Check it out above.

The Predator is directed by Shane Black, who previously helmed Iron Man 3 and the crime comedy The Nice Guys, as well as writing the original Lethal Weapon. It also stars Olivia Munn (X-Men: Apocalypse), Trevante Rhodes (Moonlight), Keegan-Michael Key (Keanu, Key & Peele), Sterling K. Brown (The People v. OJ Simpson), and Jacob Tremblay (Room). It releases on September 14.

In an recent interview with ScreenRant, Holbrook spoke about the tone of movie, and how it blends genres. “I think what we have here is kind of like a hybrid,” he said. “You’ll see a true reference to that once you see the film, and what’s going on with all of the Predators. It does play a little slower, maybe like a western, which would lend itself to that thrill factor. And then it’s the western in sci-fi, so I think that would build up to the scares.

“But also you have what Shane is really known for and is a master at, which is keeping a scene hinged on what’s rooted–my son, get my son back, I need to save him–and then carving out these comedic moments.”

The Best Xbox One Games On Sale This Week, Plus Free DLC

Microsoft has reset its weekly Deals with Gold and Spotlight Sale, which means you can save money on a whole new batch of Xbox One games. The selection is smaller than normal this week, and it’s totally missing any deals on Xbox 360 games, but there’s some good stuff to be had. Note that most of the deals require you to have an Xbox Live Gold subscription to get the discount, and that the sale ends on July 2. Now let’s take a look at the best games we can save money on this week.

For starters, if you own either of the recent Battlefield games, you can grab a free DLC expansion. Battlefield 1 Turning Tides and Battlefield 4 Second Assault are both free for the week. Turning Tides brings the WWI fight to Gallipoli and the North Sea. Second Assault introduces four redesigned versions of popular maps from Battlefield 3.

The highlight of the sale is Tekken 7, which is on sale for half off, bringing it to $30 / £25. If you’re on the fence about buying this one, here’s a bit from our Tekken 7 review: “Tekken 7 remains an easy game to recommend. Its diverse roster is packed with a wide range of personalities and fighting styles, bolstered by a raucous attitude that begs to be taken seriously while simultaneously mocking its more peculiar whims in the process. Tekken fans will find their next favorite game–one that’s the product of decade’s worth of refinement.”

Other notable games on sale this week include the cult classic action RPG Dragon’s Dogma for $18 / £12, the 2D/3D platformer Sonic Forces for $25 / £21, and the indie gem The Flame in the Flood for $8 / £10. We have more selections below, and you can find the full list of deals here.

Best Xbox One Deals This Week

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Mark Hamill on the Weirdly Tragic Trajectory of Luke Skywalker

Luke Skywalker is arguably the most famous fictional hero of all time. Decades of films, books, games and merchandise cement not only his story, but his image in the minds of millions. He’s become a modern archetype, the word “hero” almost unconsciously bringing to mind the boyish smile, the lightsaber, the slight tack of fingers on action figure plastic.

Presented as a shining counterpoint to a galaxy at war, and even the roguish friends he makes along the way, he begins pure to the point of naivety, is muddied by pain, and comes out stronger but fundamentally unchanged by the time he’s faced his demons. It’s so classic it’s almost clichéd.

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