Month: October 2018

October is here, which means The Pokemon Company is giving away a new pair of Legendary Pokemon for Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. We’re in the penultimate month of the Year of Legendary Pokemon promotion, and this time around, you’ll be able to get your hands on the cover mascots from Pokemon Black and White: Reshiram and Zekrom.

Once again, if you live in the US, you’ll need to travel to a specific retailer to pick up a download code for the Legendaries. This time, the code is being distributed in the electronics section of Target stores from October 19-28. Those who live in Europe and Australia, meanwhile, will be able to get the Pokemon without leaving the comfort of their home; the Legendaries are being given out over the Nintendo Network in those regions from October 5-21.

As usual, the Legendaries can be redeemed in any seventh generation Pokemon game on 3DS, but which one you receive depends on the version you’re playing. Those with Sun or Ultra Sun will get Zekrom, while players who have Moon or Ultra Moon will get Reshiram. The Pokemon will also come with different levels and movesets depending on your game. You can see all of the details below.

Pokemon Ultra Sun

• Zekrom — Level 100 (w/Gold Bottle Cap)
  • Fusion Bolt
  • Bolt Strike
  • Outrage
  • Stone Edge

Pokemon Sun

• Zekrom — Level 60
  • Slash
  • Zen Headbutt
  • Fusion Bolt
  • Dragon Claw

Pokemon Ultra Moon

• Reshiram — Level 100 (w/Gold Bottle Cap)
  • Fusion Flare
  • Blue Flare
  • Draco Meteor
  • Earth Power

Pokemon Moon

• Reshiram — Level 60
  • Slash
  • Extrasensory
  • Fusion Flare
  • Dragon Pulse

You can redeem your download code for the Legendaries using the Mystery Gift feature from the games’ main menu. After selecting it, choose the option to receive your gift with a code/password, then input your download code when prompted. If you live in Europe or Australia, you’ll need to select the option to receive your gift via the internet. Once that’s done, the Pokemon will be downloaded into your game. You’ll then need to pick it up from the deliveryman waiting inside any Pokemon Center.

Reshiram and Zekrom aren’t the only free Pokemon you can get this month; The Pokemon Company is also giving away the Mythical Pokemon Zeraora at GameStop from October 19 – November 19. On top of that, you can still pick up a code for a Shiny Poipole until October 7. You can check out all of the other free Pokemon available now for Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon in our roundup.

Fortnite is getting spooky all season with its Darkness Rises theme, but it looks like it will be adding some special Halloween themed cosmetics as well. A new set of skins, back bling, gliders, and pickaxes have been leaked, giving a look at what’s presumably to come at some point during October.

From the Twitter account FNBRLeaks come our first looks at the skins Hay Man (Male) and Straw Ops (Female); Hay Nest and Birdhovel back bling; Dark Glyph and Field Wraith gliders; and Thunder Crash and Harvester pickaxes. Plus, it provides a look at the new T-Pose, which goes especially well with the Hay Man skin. You can see them all in the tweets below.

So far Epic hasn’t announced any special Halloween events, so we’re not sure yet just how you’ll earn these new cosmetic items–they could be sold like any others or tied to specific challenges, like the birthday event items released this summer. Whatever the case, these join a whole host of new Season 6 skins, which include some monster-themed ones like the Dire Wolf. That one changes as you level up, becoming more and more like a werewolf.

If you need some help earning this season’s skins, check out our challenge guide. Or you can prepare to dance the night away in an upcoming limited-time mode. It’ll be a graveyard smash. In the meantime, you can check out the new 6.01 update.

Streaming giant, Netflix, is going to produce new films and series’ based on C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia.

Netflix announced a multi-year deal with the C.S. Lewis Company to create multiple television shows and movies based on the beloved franchise, but first projects have yet to be announced.

The deal means Netflix will hold the rights to the entire Narnia series and marks the first time a single company has obtained rights to all seven novels.

Mark Gordan, Douglas Gresham, and Vincent Sieber are currently set to serve as executive producers on films and producers on all upcoming Narnia shows.

“Narnia is one of those rare properties that spans multiple generations and geographies,” Gordon said, “We cannot wait to get started on the multiple productions we hope to undertake.”

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If you live in North America, chances are you might end up missing WWE’s Super Show-Down live on Saturday, October 6, simply because you’re going to have to wake up super early to watch it. Why is WWE’s next PPV happening so early? Well, it’s airing on the WWE Network from the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia, and because of the time difference, it will air on at 5 AM ET in North America. Yep, that’s early, and it’s even earlier for people on the west coast–2 AM PT (check out the show times for each time zone below).

Regardless of the start time, this gigantic show from down under will be a big deal, with 10 matches booked as of this writing. Superstars from both Raw and Smackdown will compete. However, there will only be four title matches the entire evening, which is a nice break from the usual “every title on the line” pace WWE has been pulling the past year.

The most promoted match on the card is Undertaker vs. Triple H, which WWE has titled “Last Time Ever.” This will more than likely be the main event of the evening and is the main draw for the PPV. Additionally, both the main rivalries from Smackdown, Miz/Daniel Bryan and Samoa Joe/AJ Styles, will continue at this event with their own individual matches. Neither of them have any crazy stipulations though.

We’d like to think we know how it’s all going to go down this Saturday, so we’ve made a few predictions as to what will happen at this monumental show. Check out the full match card below and the times the show will start and move forward to see what we think.

Super Show-Down Match Card:

• Cedric Alexander (c) vs. Buddy Murphy (Cruiserweight Championship)
• Asuka & Naomi vs. The IIconics
• The New Day (c) vs. The Bar (Smackdown Tag Team Championship)
• Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz
• John Cena & Bobby Lashley vs. Kevin Owens & Elias
• Becky Lynch (c) vs. Charlotte Flair (Smackdown Women’s Championship)
• Ronda Rousey & The Bella Twins vs. The Riott Squad
• AJ Styles (c) vs. Samoa Joe (WWE Championship)
• The Shield vs. Braun Strowman, Dolph Ziggler, & Drew McIntyre
• The Undertaker vs. Triple H

Super Show-Down Start Times

• 7 PM AET
• 10 AM BST
• 5 AM ET
• 4 AM C
• 2 AM PT

Make sure to come back to GameSpot on the morning of Saturday, October 5 for coverage of the PPV.

Cedric Alexander (c) vs. Buddy Murphy

(Cruiserweight Championship)

Having a cruiserweight match to highlight what these superstars are doing is a no-brainer, and this will be an exciting match. However, I don’t see the title changing hands that evening, as it may just be more of a promotion for the 205 Live product more than anything else.

Prediction: Alexander wins

Asuka & Naomi vs. The IIconics

This match is a double-edged sword for WWE. On one hand, you have The IIconics, who are from Australia, on a big PPV in their home country for the first time. Then you have Naomi and Asuka, and WWE has done Asuka no favors since breaking her streak. However, considering how over Billie Kay and Payton Royce are right now, I do not see them losing in Australia.

Prediction: The IIconics win

The New Day (c) vs. The Bar

(Smackdown Tag Team Championship)

The New Day and The Bar are dominant tag teams in the WWE. The Bar hasn’t been as active lately, but this latest push for the tag titles puts them back in the spotlight. While the New Day have been champions on and off for quite a while, this current run hasn’t even lasted two months. So while The Bar will become champions again, it won’t be at Super Show-Down, as New Day’s run needs to last a bit longer so the titles aren’t bouncing around.

Prediction: The New Day wins

Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz

It’s looking like the Bryan/Miz feud is going to be a long one, and I couldn’t be happier. Their mixed match at Hell in a Cell wasn’t the best, and fans want to see these two fight each other one-on-one. Luckily, that’s what we’re getting at Super Show-Down. I’m giving Daniel Bryan the win, hoping it will enrage The Miz to try and get revenge on his former protege.

Prediction: Daniel Bryan wins

John Cena & Bobby Lashley vs. Kevin Owens & Elias

Yeah, sure, whatever. While Kevin Owens and Elias teaming up has been working, since Owens’ return to weekly programming, the addition of John Cena to this match just makes it feel like they’re tossing in Cena wherever they can. It feels like it’s another attempt to get Bobby Lashley over. Because of all of this, I’m giving Cena/Lashley the win.

Prediction: John Cena & Bobby Lashley win

Becky Lynch (c) vs. Charlotte Flair

(Smackdown Women’s Championship)

It’s hard to work heel when the entire world loves you, but Becky Lynch is doing her best. This has been a fantastic storyline between two of WWE’s top main event women, and this will be a great match. As you can guess–if you’ve read any of these before–I always pull for Lynch to win, and that’s what I’m doing here, yet again.

Prediction: Becky Lynch wins

Ronda Rousey & The Bella Twins vs. The Riott Squad

Much like a lot of matches on this show, WWE is putting in some of its biggest names to draw crowds to the arena. Of course, that means teaming The Bella Twins with Ronda Rousey against Raw‘s biggest heels in the women’s division, the Riott Squad. It’s a classic “good vs. bad” match, and because the Raw Women’s Champion is a part of this match, we’re giving the good guys the win.

Prediction: Ronda Rousey and The Bella Twins win

AJ Styles (c) vs. Samoa Joe

(WWE Championship)

The feud between AJ Styles and Samoa Joe is intense. Joe has been on a rampage, and it’s been mentally breaking down Styles, as the head games are in full effect. Joe will eventually become champion, but this rivalry still has a lot of legs. I don’t see a title change coming at Super Show-Down, but it will happen soon, most likely at Crown Jewel or Survivor Series in November, and for that reason, I’m giving the win to Styles.

Prediction: AJ Styles wins

The Shield vs. Braun Strowman, Dolph Ziggler, & Drew McIntyre

Six superstars in a single rivalry is a bit much, but it’s working for this stable vs. stable feud. The Shield has had quite a problem on their hands while facing the dominant team of Strowman and company. This will be a powerhouse battle featuring all of Monday night’s top superstars. We already know that Reigns and Strowman’s feud will continue into November’s Crown Jewel PPV, so I’m giving the win to Team Strowman, with the hopes that the Monster Among Men will then demand a title match next month.

Prediction: Braun Strowman, Dolph Ziggler, and Drew McIntyre win

The Undertaker vs. Triple H

Closing out the night will be Triple H and Undertaker, bringing closure to a rivalry that fans haven’t thought about in years. Again, this match is simply booked to draw people to the gigantic stadium where the event is taking place. Having the Undertaker come back is a huge deal–not as much so for Triple H–so because of that, I’m giving the win to Undertaker.

Prediction: Undertaker wins

In a series of early-morning tweets, established Fortnite leakers @TwoEpicBuddies and @FNBRLeaks revealed Fortnite’s upcoming Halloween-themed skins, back blings, gliders, pickaxes, and emotes ahead of their release.

The epic skins are called Straw Ops (female) and Hay Man (male). Players will also be able to spook up their in-game appearances with the Bird Hovel and Hay Nest back blings, the Dark Glyph and Field Wrath gliders, the Harvester and Thunder Crash pickaxes, and the T-Pose emote. The T-Pose is said to be an infinite emote, like Jubilation, and appears to be designed to help players with the new Halloween skins pull off the full scarecrow look.

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