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Cobra Kai loves paying tribute to The Karate Kid

Now that Cobra Kai is out and the world has had a chance to watch it on YouTube Red, it’s clear that the soul of The Karate Kid movie franchise is alive and well in this sequel series. Set over three decades after the first showdown between Daniel LaRusso and the villainous Cobra Kai dojo, the show pays tribute to the legacy of the films in smart ways that are sure to make any fan smile.

Throughout Season 1 of Cobra Kai, there are not just mentions of The Karate Kid in flashbacks, but the story is structured in a way that the film is on your mind constantly–and that’s a good thing. Given how seminal a movie The Karate Kid is, to not only fans but the stars who now reprise their roles on the show, it’s important to pay respects to what came before. Still, it’s a fine line to walk between properly paying tribute and flat-out copying without bringing anything new to the table. Thankfully, Cobra Kai relies on the former with nearly all of its homages helping to further expand the world its set in.

If you haven’t watched the show and don’t want to be spoiled, you should stop reading now. We’re diving into heavy spoiler territory for the entire first season of Cobra Kai to look at the ways it honors The Karate Kid and even expands on it. Besides, what are you waiting for? The first season is out now and waiting for you. If you have seen the show or don’t care about finding out what happens, buckle up because we have a lot to talk about. If anything, it should get you excited for Season 2.

1. Right where we left him

From: Episode 1

When fans last saw Johnny Lawrence, he was face down on the mat after being defeated by Daniel at the All-Valley Karate Tournament. Naturally, the first shot of him in Cobra Kai is face down on the mat after being defeated by life.

2. Back in the valley

From: Episode 1

California’s San Fernando Valley is as important a character in The Karate Kid as anyone or anything else, and Cobra Kai recognizes that right away. While the show was mostly filmed in Georgia, it’s nice to see it returned to the Valley for some establishing shots.

From: Episode 1

When Mr. Miyagi taught Daniel how to care for Bonsai trees in The Karate Kid, chances are he didn’t expect them to be used as gifts for anyone who bought a luxury car. That said, kudos to Daniel for keeping the hobby alive.

4. A glimpse at Karate Kid 2

From: Episode 1

While footage from the original Karate Kid is used throughout Cobra Kai, this blending of the movies and the show put Johnny right back in the moment his former sensei turned on him. Interesting that the reminder of his leaving Cobra Kai is what makes him restart it.

5. Three rules

From: Episode 1

And restart it he does. Taking the harsh lessons he learned from Sensei Kreese, Johnny brings back the yellow and black.

6. Cobra Kai is back

From: Episode 2

While the dojo may have a different location and design (though the original makes an appearance later) there’s no mistaking that logo and what it means to this franchise.

7. A glimpse of Mr. Miyagi

From: Episode 2

Though Pat Morita died in 2005 and is unable to reprise his role as Mr. Miyagi, his presence is felt throughout the show. Beyond that, though, his face appears a number of times–including this newspaper clipping that touts the victory of a “mystery dojo” at the All-Valley tournament.

8. Washing windows means nothing in Cobra Kai

From: Episode 2

While waxing cars, painting fences, and sanding floors helped to teach Daniel karate in the first movie, Johnny’s style is a bit different. For him, chores are chores and nothing else. It shows a stark contrast in Cobra Kai’s version of karate and Miyagi-Do’s. So get busy, Miguel.

9. Even after 35 years, a good Halloween costume doesn’t go out of style

From: Episode 3

Yes, it’s hard to believe that Johnny held onto a Halloween costume he wore in 1984–especially one that holds terrible memories like getting beaten up by an old man. Still, it’s a nice homage to the original movie to have him dust of the old skeleton costume and offer it to his student.

10. We missed you, Ali

From: Episode 3

Though Ali (Elisabeth Shue) only appeared in the first Karate Kid, her absence is very noticeable in Cobra Kai. Thankfully, her high school still keeps a photo of her in a trophy case for some reason. Good work finding that, Johnny.

11. Miguel’s new threads

From: Episode 5

You can only learn karate in your street clothes for so long. Johnny passing on his training gi from The Karate Kid to Miguel proves he’s the star pupil–well, the only pupil at this point–of the new Cobra Kai.

12. The student catches up with his teacher

From: Episode 5

Giving Daniel the chance to speak with Mr. Miyagi, even in this way, shows the importance of their relationship. Even though he’s grown now, with a wife and kids, he’s still that teenager from New Jersey looking for a father figure in his sensei.

13. The return of Miyagi-Do

From: Episode 5

Daniel wearing that familiar headband just feels right. It also shows him getting back to his own karate roots, the way Mr. Miyagi trained him.

From: Episode 5

It’s appropriate that this was the episode that paid tribute to Morita, who was the soul of the film franchise. Spending an episode largely on Daniel reconnecting with his mentor and the ideals he learned from him helps in bringing the character full-circle.

15. The Cobra Kai of old

From: Episode 6

While Johnny’s Cobra Kai dojo looks quite different from the one he first learned karate in, it was nice of the show to resurrect that old place for a flashback. It also smacks of the late 1970s/early 1980s with that huge mural.

16. Johnny leading the class once again

From: Episode 6

Inside the new Cobra Kai dojo, Johnny is once again head of the class. This time, though, it’s not because Kreese has him step in to teach the students–he’s the sensei now.

17. Wash the windows, wax the car. The classics never go out of style for Daniel

From: Episode 7

When Daniel said he loves this part, he wasn’t the only one. Using chores to teach karate, just like Mr. Miyagi did with him, serves Daniel well. It may not be Johnny’s thing, but it certainly is his.

18. One student is all he needs

From: Episode 7

As Miyagi did with him, Daniel only needs one student to go up against Cobra Kai’s army.

19. The All-Valley Karate Tournament

From: Episode 7

Let’s be honest, everyone knew the series was going to build up to this. Seeing the advertisement for the same tournament that led to Johnny’s downfall, though, was a special moment.

20. Shape the tree

From: Episode 7

The seventh episode of Cobra Kai is a treasure trove of throwbacks to the original film. It’s this quiet moment when Daniel teaches Robby how to trim a bonsai tree that he seems most like his former sensei.

21. Golf N’ Stuff lives

From: Episode 7

Miguel’s first date with Samantha was as cheesy and fun as Daniel’s outing with Ali back in The Karate Kid–and that’s thanks to the destination. Golf N’ Stuff makes its return to the Karate Kid world, packing just as much putt-putt excitement as ever. Kudos to the show for including the song from the movie, Young Hearts by Commuter, as well.

Fun fact: Golf N’ Stuff is a real place in the Valley that you can still visit, should you want to recreate these moments yourself.

22. A flashback to the tournament that started it all

From: Episode 7

As Johnny fights to get Cobra Kai’s ban from the All-Valley tournament lifted, the council that makes the decision–which includes Daniel–looks at photos of the dojo’s history in the competition. Naturally, that’s where we see images of Daniel fighting Johnny from the movie.

23. A cobra in red

From: Episode 8

While this obviously isn’t the same jacket Johnny wore in the movie, it’s clear that this Cobra’s sense of style has never really changed.

24. Ma’s back!

From: Episode 8

Mr. Miyagi, Daniel’s father-figure, may be unable to appear on the show. Thankfully, though, his mother did visit her boy during Season 1. Randee Heller reprised her role as Lucille LaRusso, the woman who first brought Daniel to the Valley, in this episode.

25. It’s not a boat, but this will do the trick

From: Episode 8

As Daniel continues his lessons with Robby, they resemble Miyagi’s teachings more and more. While he notes that the lake he and Mr. Miyagi trained on is no longer an option, the two of them practicing on a large rock created a similar visual.

26. Some rivalries never die

From: Episode 9

Daniel and Johnny bickered a bunch during Season 1, but this is the first time they nearly came to blows–recreating their final showdown at the All-Valley Tournament. It doesn’t seem quite as intimidating when it’s poolside.

27. Back at the South Seas

From: Episode 9

Though they don’t come to blows, the two do go for a ride through the Valley, which brings Daniel back to his first Southern California home. This is the same run-down apartment complex he and his mom moved into in the first movie.

28. Some things have changed

From: Episode 9

Unlike when Daniel lived at the South Seas, the complex looks like it’s been cleaned up–and there’s actually water in the pool now.

29. Hitting the beach

From: Episode 9

What’s the Karate Kid universe without a beach party? Unlike the one Johnny crashed in the movie, though, this one mostly goes off without a hitch.

30. Facebook stalking your ex is cool, right?

From: Episode 9

Johnny and Daniel’s trip down memory lane leads them to a bar, which brings up the final mention of Ali this season. It seems Daniel is Facebook stalking his ex, though he won’t add her as a friend. The audience learns that she went on to become a doctor, got married, and now lives in Colorado.

31. It’s the final countdown

From: Episode 10

Some things never change–like the signage on a community center. The All Valley Sports Arena marquee looks incredibly dated.

32. This is a little awkward

From: Episode 10

While Daniel probably loved seeing a picture of himself on display this big, it’s a little strange that the tournament had a poster printed of a moment from over three decades ago.

33. The yellow and black attack

From: Episode 10

If Cobra Kai is going to fight in a tournament, they’re going to look good doing it. The classic sleeveless black and yellow gi makes its return in this episode and have the new class of Cobra Kai looking sharp.

34: Is he stealing Daniel’s move?

From: Episode 10

Having the tournament start with the move that ended it in the movie is a really fun choice. Having star Cobra Kai student Miguel using it to taunt Daniel is even better. It’s good to know the Crane Kick is still pretty devastating.

35. Hawk takes things too far

From: Episode 10

Just like Bobby in The Karate Kid, Hawk ultimately adheres to Cobra Kai’s rule of showing no mercy and gets himself disqualified while attacking his opponent. Unlike Bobby in the movie, though, Hawk is thoroughly satisfied with his actions.

36. Kreese is always watching

From: Episode 10

Before the final fight between Miguel and Robby, Johnny is at odds with himself. After all, his star student is about to fight his son. Walking the hallways of the sports arena and seeing his old sensei’s photo on the wall certainly doesn’t help matters, though it does give Johnny a glimpse at who he’s turning into.

37. That trick doesn’t always work

From: Episode 10

While Miyagi was able to cure what was ailing Daniel with the heat from rubbing his hands together, Daniel clearly does not have the same talent. However, he does know how to call for a medic.

38. The students have become the teachers

From: Episode 10

It’s Daniel vs. Johnny at the All-Valley one more time. However, now they’re the senseis and not the students. Daniel is right when he says this will never be over.

39. It looks all too similar

From: Episode 10

The final fight is Cobra Kai vs. Miyagi-Do. Nothing has changed (except for the color of the mats). Even the scoreboard is the same.

40. The new Crane Kick

From: Episode 10

Since Miguel already unleashed a Crane Kick, Robby decided to up his game. Miyagi-Do is nothing if not creative when it comes to an attack. Daniel certainly couldn’t pull this off.

41. Sweep the… shoulder?

From: Episode 10

Just like when Johnny swept Daniel’s leg, Miguel targeted Robby’s injured shoulder to get an advantage over his competition.

42. This looks wrong

From: Episode 10

In the end, the result wasn’t what The Karate Kid prepared audiences for. Cobra Kai’s ruthless ways won the trophy, leaving Robby defeated and Miguel and his crew standing tall.

43. Wait, isn’t he dead?

From: Episode 10

Johnny clearly said that John Kreese was dead earlier in the season. That’s simply not the case, though. In the final moments of the Season 1 finale, the former Cobra Kai sensei makes his grand return, puffing on a cigar and telling his student that the story is just beginning.

Pokemon Go‘s next real-world event is right around the corner. Niantic is hosting May’s Community Day this weekend, and ahead of the event, the developer has finally revealed which exclusive move players will be able to get this time.

May’s Community Day takes place this Saturday, May 19, and features the popular Red and Blue starter Pokemon Charmander. For the duration of the event, Charmander will spawn much more frequently than usual, and if players manage to evolve it into its final form, Charizard, it will learn the powerful Fire-type attack Blast Burn.

As was the case with previous Community Days, players will need to evolve or catch a Charizard before the event ends to learn Blast Burn. Any Charmander or Charmeleon captured prior to the Community Day will also know the attack if they evolve during the event hours, but the Pokemon will no longer be able to learn Blast Burn once the event concludes.

On top of increased Charmander spawns, any Lure Modules that are activated during the Community Day will last for three hours, as opposed to their usual 30 minutes. Niantic is also offering an additional bonus to players who participate in the event. This time, everyone will receive triple the normal amount of Stardust for capturing Pokemon.

As usual, this month’s Community Day only runs for a three-hour window of time, and the event begins at different times depending on the part of the world you live in. You can see the event schedule for each region below:

North America

• 11 AM – 2 PM PT
• 2 PM – 5 PM ET

Europe and Africa

• 10 AM – 1 PM BST

Asia-Pacific

• 12 PM – 3 PM JST

Beyond this month’s Community Day, Niantic will soon kick off the Pokemon Go Summer Tour 2018, a series of real-world events taking place throughout the summer. The tour begins next month with a Safari Zone event in Germany, with the second annual Pokemon Go Fest taking place in Chicago on July 14-15. A special Safari Zone event will also be held in Yokosuka, Japan later this summer; details on that will be shared later.

In the meantime, players can still capture the Legendary Eon Pokemon Latios and Latias in Pokemon Go. After swapping regions earlier this month, Latios is now appearing across Europe and Asia, while Latias can be found in North America, South America, and Africa. The Legendaries will remain in those regions until June 5. Players can also capture the Legendary bird Zapdos by completing the newest batch of Field Research quests.

Alongside news of plans to celebrate Overwatch‘s second anniversary in-game, Blizzard has also announced that a new version of its hero shooter is on the way. Here’s what we know about Overwatch: Legendary Edition.

The Legendary Edition launches on May 22, the same day the new Anniversary event begins. It’s only being released digitally, so you won’t find it in stores. It comes with the base game and 15 skins, which were not specified. Blizzard only says it includes “sets of Legendary, Epic, and Origin skins.”

This package seems intended for those who have not yet picked up the game, rather than die-hard fans eager to put a fancy box on their shelf. If you’re unsure whether you want to finally take the plunge, Blizzard also plans to host another free weekend event on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. This will run May 25-28 and offer access to most of the game, save for Competitive mode.

That period overlaps with the Anniversary event, which will introduce new skins and cosmetics, bring back old Brawl modes, and add a new map. In the meantime, it’s not too late to buy the new pink Mercy skin, which costs $15 but sees the proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Boss Key Productions has announced it’s shutting down. The developer responsible for LawBreakers and, more recently, Radical Heights, will cease operations, co-founder Cliff Bleszinski has announced. However, this won’t mark an immediate end for its new battle royale game.

“As of today, Boss Key Productions is effectively no more,” Bleszinski wrote in a message shared on Twitter. “Four years ago I set out to make a world class video game studio and I hired some of the best talent in the video game industry. They worked tirelessly to produce quality products and, while we had our ups and downs, I’d like to think we had fun doing it.”

Bleszinski announced the formation of Boss Key in 2014, and LawBreakers–an arena shooter in the mold of Unreal Tournament or Quake 3 Arena–was later revealed as its debut title. Upon its release last summer, the game failed to attract many players, forcing Boss Key to scramble to regroup. A shift to a free-to-play model was discussed, although more recently the studio announced it would move the bulk of its efforts to a new game, Radical Heights, which attempted to capitalize on the tremendous success of Fortnite and PUBG.

The message recounts some of this, saying LawBreakers “unfortunately failed to gain traction, and, in a last ditch attempt we scrambled to do our take on the huge battle royale genre with Radical Heights, which was well received, however, it was too little too late.”

Radical Heights will apparently continue to operate for the time being, as the message says that servers “will remain up for the near future.” A more specific time table for its shutdown was not outlined. At the time of this writing, the free-to-play game’s Founder’s Pack remains available for sale on Steam.

While thanking fans for their support, Bleszinski left his future in question. “As for myself, I’m going to take some time off and reflect. I need to focus on myself and family as well as my Aussie, Teddy, who is slowly fading from us. Video games will forever be a part of who I am and I hope to make something new again someday, however, I need to withdraw and take this time.”

Acclaimed director Guillermo Del Toro is developing a new horror anthology series for Netflix. The streaming giant has announced that the Shape of Water and Pacific Rim filmmaker will oversee a new show titled 10 After Midnight, as well as writing and directing some episodes.

10 After Midnight will be Netflix’s first horror anthology show. As well as directing some of the series, Del Toro will also choose the filmmakers to work on other episodes, who are described by Netflix as “the genre’s best writers and exciting new filmmakers.” There is currently no release date for the show.

This will be Del Toro’s second collaboration with Netflix, following the acclaimed animated series Trollhunters. That show returns for its third season later this month, which will also be its last. The series is based on the 2015 novel of the same name that Del Toro co-wrote with Daniel Kraus.

Del Toro’s latest movie was The Shape of Water, which won Best Picture at the Academy Awards this year. The director is also known for movies such as Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy, and Blade 2. He will also be seen in Hideo Kojima’s upcoming game Death Stranding, alongside Walking Dead actor Norman Reedus and Rogue One‘s Mads Mikkelson.

For more Guillermo Del Toro coverage on GameSpot, check out our ranking of every movie he has made, and our guide to Del Toro’s greatest monsters.

Westworld Season 2, Episode 4 spoilers ahead!

In Westworld Season 2, Episode 4, “The Riddle of the Sphinx,” we got everything we didn’t get last week. There was no Dolores and Teddy, and no Maeve. We did, however, get a prolonged stint with William, in both his youthful form and in his grizzled, Man in Black form. The plot split leads one to wonder: Is there a reason these characters are separated, by entire episodes at a time? Is it meant to accentuate the impact when they inevitably collide? Or is it concealing some plot twist that we can’t yet see?

We also learned more about Bernard, who continues malfunctioning in inconvenient ways. He has memories–lots of vivid, twisted memories–but we don’t know when they happened, or if they even did happen. What if these events are merely additional “backstory?” And as much as Bernard insists he is no longer under Ford’s control, it’s rather unlikely; Ford is the same guy, after all, who possesses little child hosts to troll William from beyond the grave. Surely, he wouldn’t surrender control that easily.

Here are five more Westworld Season 2 theories based on the first four episodes.

1. The Human Host Theory, Confirmed!

Here’s one rumor that paid off as predicted. The Delos Corporation has been attempting, for decades, to create a host that can house a human consciousness. We finally get the evidence of this in “The Riddle of the Sphinx.” William tries, multiple times over the course of decades in a secret lab, to transfer founder Jim Delos’ consciousness to a host body. All 149 attempts fail–each time, Jim’s mind breaks down after reaching its “cognitive plateau.”

But what if there was a final success, and William never found out about it? Bernard, who does Ford’s bidding, recalled a disorganized memory from the same lab, where he orchestrated the death of all the technicians before slipping something he printed–a “control unit” that looks like a little red ball–into his pocket. Perhaps this is someone’s consciousness? Last season, Ford was printing out a host body underneath the church before he died. At some point, did the body and the consciousness meet? Are they walking around right now, pretending to be a real human being?

it’s reasonable to suspect so, since both events may have taken place at roughly the same time. But the identity of this mystery host–could it be Ford, or even Arnold himself?–remains to be seen.

2. The Grace Theory, Also Confirmed!

We learn that Grace, who is actually Emily, is William’s daughter. She meets old Bill on horseback after escaping the Ghost Nation tribe, and refers to him as “Dad,” which is more than enough confirmation. This begs a question: What is she doing in the park?

There is reason to believe that Emily has lived in the park for a considerable amount of time; she understands and speaks Lakota, for one, which implies a level of knowledge that only her father possesses. Since William has stated, on more than one occasion, that he considers the park to be more real, in many ways, than the actual world, could he have raised her completely within the Delos parks? If not at Westworld, then perhaps she’s been living at The Raj, which seems a lot more low key and luxurious?

What Emily is doing right now, in Westworld, is relatively unknown. By William’s account, she hates her father and blames him for her mother’s death. It’ll be interesting to see if William and Emily’s goals align or split. Will they break Ford’s game together, or will they be racing each other to the goal?

3. The Greatest Mistake Theory

We received some clues as to what William’s “greatest mistake” is. After his 149th attempt at playing God by resurrecting Jim Delos (“Calling forth Lazarus from his cave”), he openly states that he is doing the wrong thing–that dead humans are better off left dead. “People aren’t meant to live forever,” he muses. Perhaps this knowledge is the weapon Dolores wants to acquire, and also the thing that William wants to destroy.

Dolores and her followers refer to their eventual goal as “The Valley Beyond” and “Glory.” And if Glory is taken to be a euphemism for Heaven–a place of eternal life–that would dovetail nicely with William’s failed, now abandoned plans.

4. The Stubbs/Ghost Nation Theory

We get our greatest proof, thus far, that the Ghost Nation exists as a safeguard for the humans and a countermeasure against the rebellious hosts. In prior episodes, we saw Dolores kill a Ghost Nation host with seemingly few regrets. We also saw that Maeve could not control them, unlike the other hosts on the network that she is hooked into.

In Season 2 Episode 4, during their brief time as captives of the Ghost Nation, both Emily and Stubbs note that the tribe only kills hosts, not human beings. We later see a tribe member hold a knife to Stubbs’ neck, whisper in his ear, and then set him free. Much later in the timeline, Stubbs meets up with a human military cleanup crew that finds Bernard on the beach. How he gets there is a mystery. But for part of that time the Ghost Nation kept him and Emily in safe, albeit tied up, conditions.

5. William is Dead Theory

Ford, speaking through Lawrence’s daughter, says something odd near the end of the episode: “If you are looking forward, you are looking in the wrong direction.”

This has led to two different theories. Some fan speculate that Ford is trying to change the course of William’s morality, as demonstrated by his righteous slaughter of the Confederados at the end of Episode 4. Thus, William will complete his journey wearing a white hat, and revert to the moral man he was when he first entered the game.

Other fans see a veiled reference to William’s death. According to this theory, the character we currently see is a stable host with William’s consciousness–the goal William was never able to achieve. Perhaps the real William died at the same party where Ford died. Perhaps he died ages ago, and his consciousness/host has been running on this self-discovery loop ever since. This would be the ultimate “end where you began” twist. In the process of trying to find the park’s true purpose, William will realize that he’s been the fulfilment of that purpose all along.

It’s cancellation and renewal time for television networks, and with Marvel’s Inhumans getting the axe, many wondered if Agents of SHIELD would go that route as well. The ABC hit series Agents of SHIELD hit its 100th episode during Season 5, back in March, and fans of the series can keep celebrating its success as the network has renewed it for Season 6 and ordered 13 episodes.

While the series doesn’t have strong live numbers, it’s been doing fine as a DVR’d series and internationally, according to Deadline. Additionally, new episodes are available to watch the day after they air on ABC.

Currently, Season 5 is wrapping up on ABC, with the season finally coming on May 18. This series follows the agents who were transported to the future to find that the world had been destroyed. The second half of Season 5 had the team trying to prevent that future from happening by fixing the present. The question on everyone’s minds is whether or not the fallout of Avengers: Infinity War will be shown in the season finale.

In the past, major events in the Marvel Cinematic Universe have changed the direction of the ABC series, with the most noteworthy event being the destruction of the team thanks to Hydra infiltrating SHIELD, which was revealed in the 2014 movie Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

The creative minds behind the series didn’t think they would get picked up for another season. Executive producer Jeff Bell told EW that they thought this season would be it: “Right now, we’re writing a series end because as far as we know, this could be it.”

We’ll find out if Infinity War‘s end affects the members of SHIELD when the Season 5 finale airs on Friday, May 18 at 9 PM ET/ 8 PM CT on ABC.

It seems like a new sale goes live every few days on the Humble Store. That’s not a bad thing at all, but it can be tough for any one particular sale to stand out when there’s always something new being offered for a low price. One new sale stands out, though, because the games are as good as the sale prices. Right now you can buy the entire Witcher series on sale for $24 at the Humble Store.

Or, if you already own one or more of the games, you can hand-pick whichever games and expansions you need. In any case, you’ll save money. To kick things off with the first game, you can still get The Witcher: Enhanced Edition for free at GOG. But if you don’t want to jump through the hoops required, you can get it on sale at the Humble Store for $1.49.

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition is on sale for just $3. And if you haven’t bought The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt yet, you can get the Game of the Year edition, which contains the game itself and all of the expansions, for $20.

If you already have The Witcher 3, you can pick up the expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine for cheaper-than-normal rates. Or, for an even bigger discount, you can get the expansion pass for $12. And what Witcher collection would be complete without The Witcher Adventure Game, on sale for $2. It’s a digital version of the Witcher board game. All in all, this is a fantastic deal on a terrific set of games.

• The Witcher: Enhanced Edition — $1
• The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition — $3
• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Game of the Year Edition — $20
• The Witcher 3 – expansion pass — $12
• The Witcher 3 – Blood and Wine expansion — $10
• The Witcher 3 – Hearts of Stone expansion — $5
• The Witcher Adventure Game — $2

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You might not have been able to join this band of misfits in Pokemon Sun or Moon, but you’ll be able to become one of the goons now. The Pokemon Center is now selling an exclusive apparel line of Team Skull gear for the Pokemon thief in you.

Whether you’re looking to casually sport your favorite gang of misfits or to amp up your villainous cosplay, this line has a little something to satisfy everyone. It includes a variety of items from accessories to bags starting at $13, which you can see in the gallery below.

Snag yourself the full accessory kit with a beanie, bandana, necklace, and wristbands for $40, or deck yourself in Guzma’s half-sleeved hoodie for $70. On the slightly more affordable side, the Team Skull t-shirt is $30, and socks are $13. But if you’re looking for subtlety while sporting your inner goon, you might want to go for the $70 messenger bag.

You can snag all of these Team Skull goodies at the Pokemon Center. And while you’re at it, make sure to grab this month’s free legendary Pokemon for Ultra Sun and Moon.

Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD is officially coming back for an abbreviated sixth season.

ABC renewed the show just days after announcing it had canned Marvel’s Inhumans, which ran for a single season on the network.

The new season will run for 13 episodes according to THR, which is down from the 22-episode seasons ABC had ordered for the five previous seasons of the show. ABC did not announce when the shortened season would premiere.

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