Month: January 2021

The first WWE PPV of 2021 is one of the best annual events of the year. It’s almost time for the Royal Rumble, where we’ll see two bouts featuring 30 superstars all trying to throw each other over the top rope. There will for sure be a few surprises, but it’s definitely going to be a different atmosphere as there’s still a global pandemic and there won’t be an audience in attendance.

This year’s Royal Rumble is taking place on Sunday, January 31 in the Thunderdome–which still exists at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. If you want to watch the event yourself, you won’t be able to go to Tropicana Field, but you can watch it on your TV.

How to watch:

The best way to check out this year’s Royal Rumble is by watching it on the WWE Network. The streaming service costs $10 a month and will allow you to watch the Rumble live. Aside from live events, the WWE Network has huge catalog of episodes of Raw, Smackdown, NXT, WCW Nitro, and even original series.

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Marvel’s WandaVision is inspired by many TV classics that came before it like I Love Lucy and Bewitched. While many of those shows had an iconic opening theme that began each episode, WandaVision takes it a step farther. Each episode features a new opening theme and distinct style, and we thought we’d gather the lyrics and thoughts on what they could mean in one place.

As of this writing, only the first two episodes of WandaVision are available on Disney+. As each episode airs, we will update this article with the lyrics and possible meaning of what these intros could be trying to tell us.

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WandaVision: Episode 1 – The Newlyweds

WandaVision’s first episode’s intro sees Wanda and Vision arriving in Westview in wedding attire. It has a very classic TV feel with a theme song that could have been pulled right out of the 1950s.

As for the lyrics, they don’t reveal too much, but they do mention that Wanda and Vision are a newlywed couple who just moved to town to leave the big city behind for a much quieter life.

The full WandaVision lyrics are as follows;

Oh, A newlywed couple just moved to town

A regular husband and wife

Who left the big city to find a quiet life

WandaVision!

She’s a magical gal in a small-town locale

He’s a hubby who’s part machine

How will this duo fit in and fulfill all?

By sharing a love like you’ve never seen

WandaVision!

WandaVision: Episode 2 – Wanda and Vision are Bewitched

While the second episode’s intro may not feature any other lyrics besides “WandaVision!” the intro is PACKED with Easter Eggs and references.

While the whole style is very reminiscent of the classic TV show Bewitched, this opening number features possible references to classic Marvel characters like Agatha Harkness and Grim Reaper. There may even be a nod to the Infinity Stones in there as well.

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For more on WandaVision, be sure to check out our explainer on the show and the comics that could inspire it, our reviews of the first two episodes, and when each episode of WandaVision airs on Disney+.

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We thought winter sales were over for PC games, but it looks like Humble isn’t quite ready to say goodbye to the season of savings. The PC game retailer has kicked off the latest Humble Winter Sale, discounting hundreds of PC games up to 90% from now until January 28. The sale includes deals on various publisher catalogs, including the likes of Rockstar, 2K, and Sega.

Sega has a number of great discounts that you’ll want to take advantage of if you’re an RPG fan. Last year’s excellent Yakuza: Like A Dragon is only $45. It was one of GameSpot’s best games of 2020 and is well worth your time and money. Additionally, beloved JRPG Persona 4 Golden has been cut to $16.

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After the wave of sexual harassment allegations that swept through the fighting game community last summer, the FGC has established a new code of conduct to create a more inclusive community for all current and prospective members.

The FGC doesn’t have a governing document binding the disparate tournaments together. This new code of conduct, signed by video game attorney and prominent FGC member David “UltraDavid” Graham, is the first to attempt to meet that standard. And the community is encouraging all tournament goers and organizers to adopt the newly written code of conduct.

The guidelines are straightforward, with most violations focused on consent between individuals. Anyone who engages in abusive behavior–such as physical, verbal, emotional, suggested (i.e. making threats or using demeaning language), and the like–will be disciplined, likely in the form of temporary of permanent bans from online and in-person tournaments.

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1999’s sci-fi comedy Galaxy Quest, which is a spoof of Star Trek and sci-fi tropes in general, is a cult classic and fans want to see a sequel. Actor Tim Allen, who starred in the movie as ship captain Peter Quincy Taggart, has now provided an update on how it’s coming along.

Speaking to EW, Allen said the writers came up with a “fabulous” script, but it will need to be changed following the death of Alan Rickman, who played the Spock-like Dr. Lazarus. The story for the sequel was all about Lazarus and Taggart, so the idea will need to be rebooted.

“[The script] had a hiccup because the wonderful Alan Rickman passed. So it all got very sad and dark because [the script] was all about [Lazarus] and Taggart. It was all about their story. It doesn’t mean they can’t reboot the idea, and the underlying story was hysterical and fun.”

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Like a lot of online games, Rust is much better with friends, but unlike a lot of online games, it’s not straightforward to find them. That said, there are a few ways to make sure you’ll always find your friends in the game.

How to Play Rust With Friends

First off, you need to make sure you’re all on the same server. To do this, one of you will need to join first, and let your friends know which server to search for.

Once you’re all on the same server, you need to craft a sleeping bag. To do this, you’ll need to find hemp and/or kill animals until you have the 30 cloth required to craft it. Whoever gets the sleeping bag first should assign it to a friend by holding E on the bag, then choosing “Give To A Friend” in the menu that comes up. Either click on your friend’s name or type it in.

The friend then needs to choose to “Respawn In Sleeping Bag”, which will bring them close to you. If you have multiple friends playing, you just need to keep reassigning the sleeping bag until you’re all together.

Failing that, there’s always the old fashioned way. Holding G will bring up the map, including your precise coordinates. You either need to tell your friends yours so they can come to you, ask for theirs so you can go to them, or decide on a set of coordinates to meet up at.

If you begin the game too far away from each other, you can press F1 to respawn in a different biome. There are three in the game; Desert, Forest, and Snow.

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Dave Jewitt breaks down all the biggest gaming announcements from Sony, Nvidia, Razer, and many others at the CES 21 show.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons was undoubtedly one of the biggest game launches of last year, and its popularity isn’t slowing down in 2021. To the joy of makeup-wearing Animal Crossing fans everywhere, Nintendo has announced an Animal Crossing: New Horizons collaboration with cosmetics brand ColourPop, and the collection looks as adorable as you’d expect. The Animal Crossing x ColourPop collection launches Thursday, January 28 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, and you can sign up to be notified at ColourPop.

The Animal Crossing ColourPop collection appears to include four different eyeshadow palettes, each with four different shades inspired by characters from the game. There’s an Isabelle palette with warm pink and yellow shades; a cool purple palette inspired by the Able sisters; a silvery green palette featuring the Nooks; and a brown neutrals palette that’s a nod to Blathers and Celeste. The shade names are all references to the game as well, like “Resident Rep,” “Meteor Shower,” and “Water Landing.”

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