The first seasonal event in Switch’s just-released Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Bunny Day, is now live. The game’s take on Easter involves acquiring eggs hidden all around your island, acquiring new recipes, and crafting new furniture and decorations. Bunny Day is available as part of a free update released just prior to launch; simply make sure your game is up-to-date and you’ll be able to dive in when you open the game.
Zipper T. Bunny has appeared on the island and will be sticking around through April 12, which marks Bunny Day itself. Speaking with him will reward you with a DIY recipe and get you the basic details of what’s going on during the event. You can acquire eggs in a variety of ways, including:
Leaf egg — trees
Stone eggs — rocks
Water eggs — fishing
Sky eggs — popping Bunny Day-colored balloons
Earth eggs — digging up fossil-style cracks
Wood eggs — hitting trees with an axe
Recipes you obtain–which include the Bunny Day fence, stool, bed, and glowy garland–are crafted using eggs you catch. Zipper teases that if you’re able to acquire every recipe and craft its corresponding item, he’ll have a special gift for you. More recipes will be hidden during the event, so it sounds as if you won’t be able to necessarily complete your collection on the first day.
Bethesda’s vast library of games total thousands, if not tens of thousands, of hours of gameplay. Just think about how much time you’ve dropped into Skyrim over the years, and multiply that by the total number of open-world RPGs in Bethesda’s library to get a rough idea of how you can spend the next 3 months of your life.
Green Man Gaming currently has a sale on Bethesda games, including Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Wolfenstein, Doom and way more. If you want to immerse yourself in the sometimes-janky, but content-full worlds of Bethesda games, now is an awesome time to add a few more to your library.
The Green Man Gaming Bethesda Easter Sale runs from now until April 14, so you have a good amount of time to decide if you really want to drop $5 on Oblivion. For me personally? I’m definitely considering it, although I’ve heard it doesn’t hold up all these years later. Still, I really loved Oblivion and the price is right, so maybe I’ll roll the dice?
Now’s the perfect time to bring a little Bethesda into your life, since it just announced it won’t be holding a digital E3 conference.
In the last update for Season 2 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, developer Infinity Ward is bringing back an intense spin on Gunfight, introducing a new variant to Cyber Attack, and having a little fun with April Fools’ Day.
Gunfight will see the return of a Snipers-Only 3v3 playlist, which is pretty self-explanatory. The regular 2v2 mode will add another play to each team and cycle through snipers only, making the cramped and quick matches a real test of precision.
Cyber Attack is also getting a new spin with a Pro variant, which removes the need to revive teammates and automatically respawns them back into the game. This should give the mode a much more chaotic feel, as players can return to the action a lot faster than before.
If you’re signed up for a ComiXology Unlimited subscription and want to read the best Batman stories the service has to offer, then you’re in the right place. We’ve compiled a list of the greatest Batman comics and graphic novels available to read right now with a subscription.
ComiXology is a digital comics platform where you can purchase and read comics on your device of choice — desktop, laptop, tablet, or smart phone. ComiXology Unlimited is a subscription service where for a monthly fee you’re granted access to a library of over 25,000 select titles (and for a limited time there’s a 60-day free trial period). Note that ComiXology Unlimited is only available in the U.S.
Before you dive into our list, know that in some cases only part of a series is available to read on ComiXology Unlimited, meaning you’ll have to pay for the rest if you want to continue reading the whole story. We’ll point that out where appropriate and offer our best suggestions on how to proceed from there.
You can check out the list by flipping through the slideshow below or keep scrolling to read it as an article.
For what’s arguably the best Batman story of the past decade, it may come as a shock that The Black Mirror doesn’t even feature Bruce Wayne under the cowl. That’s right, this articulately structured thriller follows Dick Grayson during his time as the Dark Knight and shows him faced with a pair of mysteries as complex as they are horrifying. This tale not only proves without a doubt that Dick deserved to take up Bruce’s mantle but adds exciting new aspects to Gotham City and the Gordon family, making for a fresh and enthralling read. The final page still manages to leave us with chills every. single. time.
Batman: Hush
By Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee
If you’ve never set aside the time to read Hush, now’s your chance. The complete story is on ComiXology Unlimited and is considered a modern Batman classic. Introducing a new villain that’s just as formidable and intriguing as any member of the Rogues Gallery you already know and love, Batman: Hush is an incredibly personal tale for the Dark Knight rendered with gorgeous visuals. -Kelly Knox
Batman: The Long Halloween
By Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale
Another Batman classic that you can read in its entirety, The Long Halloween takes place during Bruce Wayne’s early days as the Dark Knight. A mysterious foe known as Holiday only kills once per month on, you guessed it, holidays. Batman races against time to find the killer before another victim is claimed in this timeless thriller that features numerous iconic Batman foes. -Kelly Knox
Batman: Year One
By Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli
Maybe THE Batman book, Frank Miller’s Batman: Year One is a retelling of the Dark Knight’s origin in a gritty Gotham. Bruce Wayne, only 25 years old, returns home at the same time police officer Jim Gordon moves to Gotham with his wife. Bruce dons the cape and cowl to take on mob boss Carmine Falcone. -Kelly Knox
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
By Frank Miller
The most iconic and influential Batman comic of all time, The Dark Knight Returns shows an aged Bruce Wayne coming out of retirement to battle the corruption of his beloved Gotham City. A must read for any new Batman fan (and a must re-read if you’re a longtime fan and it’s been a while). Only two of four issues are available on ComiXology Unlimited and we must say it’s worth grabbing the other two to finish the tale.
Batman: White Knight
By Sean Gordon Murphy
What if Joker was the hero and Batman was the villain? This inventive spin on the familiar Batman formula takes place in an alternate universe where nothing is as it seems and will make you question everything you’ve ever thought about these two iconic characters and what makes them tick. Only two of eight issues are available on ComiXology Unlimited, so use that as a sampler to see if you enjoy this strange spin before committing to the whole thing.
Batman: Knightfall
By various artists and writers
One of Batman’s most memorable defeats came when Bane broke his back. This is that story. At this point in time, Bane was a newly introduced character, as was Azrael, so reading this comic will take you back to when both characters were fresh to readers and no one knew what to expect or how they would forever impact Batman’s legacy. Knightfall is the first volume in a trilogy that can be enjoyed by itself, but you’ll need to shell out for Knightquest and KnightsEnd for the full story.
Batman: The War of Jokes and Riddles
By Tom King and Mikel Janin
This story sees Batman finally pop the big question to Catwoman, but before she answers, he wants to confess his darkest secret, so he tells her the story of his role in a massive turf war between the Joker and the Riddler aptly called “The War of Jokes and Riddles” that took place after his first year as Batman. Even though this is an eight-part storyline in the middle of Tom King’s long-running Batman series, it can easily be read by itself as a standalone graphic novel because it tells a concise story featuring a younger Batman towards the beginning of his crime fighting career and all of the villains appear in their most iconic form. This story is the highlight of King’s Batman run and is gorgeously drawn by master artist Mikel Janin, making it a modern Batman classic.
For a hearty comics meal to binge, check out the New 52 run on Batman by writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo. This run pits Batman against the deadly and mysterious Court of Owls, the Joker, and the Riddler in a series of epic arcs that push the Dark Knight to the breaking point. This run has been heralded as one of the most introspective and fresh takes on Batman over his many years. The first six volumes of this 10-volume run are available to read on ComiXology Unlimited, which is more than enough to deliver a satisfying experience.
All-Star Batman
By Scott Snyder, John Romita Jr, Jock, Tula Lotay and Giuseppe Camuncoli
If you’re looking for a more focused and action-packed read, then try out All-Star Batman. The first volume features a story where Batman must escort Two-Face across the nation in order to finally restore the villain’s scarred face, only for virtually every assassin in DC canon to show up and try to stop him. It’s like Max Max: Fury Road set in the DC Universe. The second volume shows Batman going up against Mr. Freeze. Poison Ivy, and Mad Hatter to stop an apocalyptic scheme from destroying the world. There’s a third volume of All-Star Batman that’s not included in ComiXology Unlimited. Each volume is fairly self-contained, plus the third volume features new characters you may not be familiar with (Nemesis and The First Ally).
Batman: Detective Comics – Rise of the Batmen
By James Tynion IV, Eddy Barrows and Alvaro Martinez
Batman and Batwoman are the two most experienced crime fighters in Gotham City, but they know they won’t last forever, so this story sees them training the next generation of heroes. The team consists of Tim Drake/Red Robin, Stephanie Brown/Spoiler, Cassandra Cain/Orphan, and, in a surprisingly delightful twist, a reformed Basil Karlo/Clayface looking for redemption. This is a suspenseful and emotional read that ups the stakes for the Bat-family and explores their complicated and often conflicting views on how to live the life of a vigilante. There are seven volumes in this run, but strangely on ComiXology Unlimited after volume one it jumps to volumes four, five and six, so you’ll have to purchase the middle volumes yourself.
Batman R.I.P.
By Grant Morrison and Tony S. Daniel
While everything else on this list can easily be picked up and enjoyed regardless of your comics-reading experience, Batman RIP is infamous for being one of the most challenging comics even for longtime Batman readers. As the ominous title implies, the story shows what would happen if Batman were no more, leaving the Club of Villains to ransack an all-but defenseless Gotham City. But what follows is a great deal more complicated as we witness Bruce Wayne’s mental breakdown and dive headfirst into a nightmarish fever dream composed of decades-old Batman references and a merging of plot threads from across Morrison’s long-running Batman saga. We said it was challenging! But while some fans consider it one of the worst Batman stories to date, others regard it as one of the most ingenious. If you’ve got ComiXology Unlimited, may as well take a shot at it to see what you think.
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With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing much of the world into self-isolation, being able to find affordable respite has rarely been a more pressing concern. Today we take a look at three recent indie games that deliver us relief, letting us escape to a better place and refocus on finding a connection with others.
WWE 2K20 and some of the brand’s most iconic wrestlers are coming together to entertain you during your coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine. The WWE Dream Match Mania event will simulate matches between some of the biggest wrestlers in history, and it will have commentary from real WWE superstars to back it up.
Airing April 2 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET on WWE’s platforms as well as YouTube, Twitter, Twitch, and Facebook, WWE Dream Match Mania will consist of six simulated matches.
Roman Reigns vs. The Rock with commentary from Jimmy and Jey Uso
Sasha Banks vs. Trish Stratus with commentary from Sasha Banks and Bayley
John Cena vs. Hulk Hogan with commentary from R-Truth and Drake Maverick
Seth Rollins vs. Rick Flair with commentary from Johnny Gargano and Adam Cole
Charlotte Flair vs. Beth Phoenix with commentary from both wrestlers
Goldberg vs. Big E with commentary from Big E and Kofi Kingston
Alongside WWE Network and its own platforms, you’ll be able to watch the event on UpUpDownDown’s social media platforms. UpUpDownDown is the gaming channel run by Xavier Woods, otherwise known as WWE superstar Xavier Woods.
A new Humble Bundle just went up, and it’s a doozy. It comes with 44 PC games, a documentary series, 26 books, comics, and audiobooks, plus a free month of Humble Choice for new members. The games include modern classics like Hollow Knight, Undertale, Into the Breach, and more. On the book side, you get volumes of comics like Locke & Key, The Boys, Saga, Criminal, and Spawn. If purchased separately, the total would come to over $1,000, but all you need to pay is $30. Plus, 100% of the proceeds go to organizations helping fight COVID-19.
It’s one of the best values I’ve seen in a long time. The games come in the form of Steam codes, and some, like The Witness and Undertale, are also available DRM-free. Other highlights include the time-manipulating shooter Superhot, Darksiders I and II, Broken Age, Tropico 4, Jackbox Party Pack 2, Psychonauts, World of Goo, and on and on. It’s a massive collection of excellent games.
The digital comics included in the bundle are also fantastic picks, particularly for lapsed comic readers who haven’t been keeping up with all the big titles of recent years. In addition to the heavy-hitters mentioned above, you get volumes of Red Sonja, Oblivion Song, and Nowhere Men. Also included are self-help books to give you a hand during the current period of social isolation, as well as books to help you learn to make music and code with Python.
Humble Bundle has always had a charitable component, but with this Combat COVID-19 bundle, 100% of the proceeds go to support organizations focused on combating the coronavirus. The charities include Direct Relief, International Rescue Committee, Doctors Without Borders, and Partners in Health. These organizations are responsible for delivering protective gear to the medical professionals on the front lines, and for providing medical care for infected patients.
So you get a bundle of great games and books, and you can feel good that you helped contribute to fighting the pandemic. Grab it before April 7 if that sounds like something you’d be interested in. That’s when this bundle goes away for good.
Disclosure: Humble Bundle is owned by Ziff Davis, the parent company of IGN. Humble Bundle and IGN operate completely independently, and no special consideration is given to Humble Bundle announcements or promotions for coverage.
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Bethesda will not be broadcasting a digital showcase in June, despite the cancellation of E3 meaning the developer-publisher can’t hold its traditional press conference this year.
Confirmed in a tweet from head of marketing Pete Hines, the decision stems from the “many challenges” the company is facing due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Given the many challenges we’re facing due to the pandemic, we will not host a digital Showcase in June. We have lots of exciting things to share about our games and look forward to telling you more in the coming months.
It sounds as though Bethesda will instead spread its planned announcements out across the year, rather than clustering them into a single show.
Bethesda had previously said that it was planning to show off more from Arkane’s Deathloop, and Tango Gameworks’ Ghostwire: Tokyo at the show. Fans will have been hoping for more teases of The Elder Scrolls 6 and Starfield, as well.
With E3 2020 canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some publishers are still planning to give digital presentations around the time that E3 would have taken place in June. Those plans now include one less publisher, as Bethesda has bowed out of its annual presentation.
A statement from marketing VP Pete Hines, who often headlines Bethesda’s E3 presentations, said the company is facing “many challenges” due to the pandemic, and as a result won’t be hosting its digital showcase in June. It does note that the company will still be sharing its plans in the coming months–though it’s unclear if this means a single large digital presentation will still be happening, or if the announcements will be split into individual ones.
Bethesda’s E3 presentations usually pack at least a few surprises, along with details about ongoing content for games like Elder Scrolls Online. We’re not sure what the company planned to show at this year’s event, though it has teased long-term projects like Starfield and Elder Scrolls 6.
Call of Duty Mobile imitates the style of its PC and console counterparts, right down to issuing regular content updates as a live game. The latest season is Steel Legion, introducing new game modes, a new map, and some fan-favorite characters.
A limited-time 2v2 Showdown mode pits you and a partner against another squad of two with single elimination rules and random loadouts that change every two matches. The first pair to win six matches wins the round. If no one pulls that off, you go into an overtime capture-the-flag mode. The update reintroduces the 20v20 Battle Royale mode, but now you can play in first-person perspective. Battle Royale also adds two new weapons, the HS2126 shotgun and UL736 LMG.
You’ll also be able to unlock two characters from the Black Ops series, David “Section” Mason and the war robot Reaper. Those are each available through the Battle Pass, which also includes a new RC Shock killstreak. Finally, the update adds the Black Ops 2 map Meltdown.
