New Hyper Scape Update Adds Crossplay, Full Patch Notes Detailed

Ubisoft has released a new patch for Hyper Scape on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S that introduces crossplay, as well as various gameplay adjustments and quality-of-life improvements. The full patch notes for Update 2.5 are outlined below.

Update 2.5’s headlining feature is the addition of crossplay, which is undergoing a soft launch for the time being. Full crossplay between consoles has been enabled, meaning PlayStation and Xbox players can jump into matches together. The situation is slightly different for PC users, who can still play with console players but will be matched into the PC queue instead. This means PC users who have a team full of other console players will be playing with other PC players for now. There’s no word on when crossplay leaves this sort of early access period.

Along with crossplay comes various adjustments for Hyper Scapes’s game modes. Team Deathmatch has had its win conditions altered to lengthen matches, while Arcadium is receiving Navigation Pick-Up items. Team Deathmatch will see some improvements as well, including a more polished respawn phase, fixed scoreboard issues, and random map support.

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Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Reveals Full Cast

Marvel Studios has unveiled the names of the supporting characters in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

During the Disney Investor Day presentation on Thursday, Marvel president Kevin Feige revealed the full cast for the upcoming MCU movie, which now includes Michelle Yeoh as a character named Jiang Nan. Alongside her, several other cast members were assigned to their respective characters, including Awkwafina as Shang-Chi’s friend Katy.

Additionally, we found out that Meng’er Zhang will be playing Xialing, Ronny Chieng will be co-starring as Jon Jon, Fala Chen as Jiang Li, and Florian Munteanu as Razor Fist. The Mandarin, portrayed by Tony Leung, was also given an official character name. In the movie, the legendary Marvel villain will be known as Wenwu, the leader of the Ten Rings terrorist group and the speculated father of Simi Liu’s Shang-Chi.

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Shangi-Chi finished filming a few months ago, after production briefly shut down due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Liu shared a powerful message to honour the wrap of production, as he noted in a private Facebook group that it would be “impossible for Hollywood to ignore us after this.” He also shared a celebratory photo with director Destin Daniel Cretton.

Liu is starring as the titular hero in Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings, which opens in theaters on July 9, 2021. He will “confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization.” For more, read our detailed explainer on everything you need to know about the Shang-Chi movie.

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Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

Handmaid’s Tale Renewed For Fifth Season Ahead of Season 4 Premiere

Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale is one the most acclaimed shows of recent years, and Season 4 is set to premiere next year. Ahead of that, it’s been announced that the show has also been renewed for its fifth season.

The Season 5 renewal was revealed at Disney Investor Day on December 10. It’s unknown when it will hit Hulu, given Season 4 hasn’t finished production yet and hasn’t received a confirmed date beyond sometime in 2021, but it obviously won’t be before 2022. Filming on Season 4 recently resumed after it was suspended earlier in the year.

In a statement, showrunner Bruce Miller said, “We’re very grateful to Hulu and MGM that the show will be returning for a fifth season, and especially to our loyal fans for their support. We are thrilled to be able to continue to tell these stories, with our incredible cast and crew, and can’t wait to be back on the air with season four next year.”

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FX’s Shogun, Greenlit In 2018, Back In Active Development

FX’s Shogun is finally back on track–as announced at Disney Investor Day on December 10–after being greenlit way back in summer 2018, and then almost immediately subsequently delayed in pre-production to build in extra time to polish scripts and figure out logistics for filming the 10-episode series. In 2018, the network was hailing the show as its largest international scale production, with filming in the U.K. and Japan.

Two years later, FX has not lost any bravado or enthusiasm for the series. John Landgraf, CEO of FX Networks and FX Productions said that the adaptation of James Clavell’s beloved epic saga, Shogun, is back on track and set to be “one of the most sweeping, sophisticated, and adult series FX has ever created.” Although not set in italics, “adult” is a key word here–FX describes the show’s world as being “set within the riveting and real Game of Thrones that was feudal Japan.”

The Game of Thrones gauntlet being thrown down is not just aspirational thinking. Adapted by Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, the show’s creative staff also includes Tim Van Patten, an award-winning producer of The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire, and also the director of Game of Thrones’ pilot and many early episodes.

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Here Are the Best Portable Electronics Gifts to Give this Holiday Season

As technology advances and time rolls ever onward, portable electronics have gone from fringe (and notable) devices to more mainstream staples of daily life. From wrist-mounted organizers and multi-purpose phones to portable video game consoles and headphones, electronics are everywhere, and for good reason.

These devices make our lives easier, allow us to do things we never could before, or simply make it easier for us to do them in more places. And some of them are just straight-up fun, helping us to unwind when standing in long lines, riding in the car, or traveling to distant lands.

Whether you are trying to inject a little more fun into the life of someone you love (or your own life), or you want to gift something useful that will make things a bit easier, we’ve assembled a list of portable electronic devices you can keep with you, whether you are just going out for a few minutes, or you’re embarking on a long trip.

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Best Utility Gifts

Portable electronic gifts that help you live your life.

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Best Toy Gifts

Pick up a few electronic toys to make the journey more fun.

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Best Video Game Gifts

Grab a new game (or console) to take on the go, so you’ll never get bored, even on long trips.

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Best Reader & Tablet Gifts

Take your reading (and more) on the go with a focused, or versatile, portable tablet.

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Best Phone Gifts

Pick up one of the most versatile portable electronic devices of the modern age with these phones.

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Headphone Gifts

Listen to what you want, when you want, where you want.

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The Best Gifts for 2020

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Epic Is Giving Away 15 Free Games For Christmas Starting Next week

Epic already gives away free games every week, but starting next Thursday, you’ll be able to snag a freebie every day. To celebrate the holidays, the Epic free games program is kicking into high gear with 15 free games in 15 days. Epic ran a similar promotion last year featuring 12 free games. All you need to take part in the holiday giveaways is a free Epic account.

At this time, it’s unclear which games will be featured in the promotion. The first “mystery” game goes live on December 17 at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET. If Epic follows the same formula as last year, we’ll know what the next free game will be a day in advance. However, there’s a chance each free game will be a mystery right up until it unlocks.

We would expect to see some great games in the promotion. Last year, wonderful indies such as Into the Breach, Celeste, Ape Out, and Superhot were included in the holiday promotion. Make sure to check back next week, as we’ll update this article with the freebies as they are revealed.

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