Classic Clive Barker Horror Anthology Is Now A Hulu Movie

He might not have been adapted to the screen as frequently as Stephen King, but for many horror fans, author Clive Barker is every bit as acclaimed and influential. Classic horror movies such as Hellraiser, Candyman, and Nightbreed were either directed by Barker or adapted from his stories, and they are set to be joined by the upcoming Hulu movie Books of Blood.

Books of Blood is adapted from Barker’s classic ’80s six-volume anthology of the same title. It’s an anthology movie that features three stores based on Barker’s work and premieres on Hulu on October 7. The film is co-produced by Family Guy creator Seth McFarlane, and is directed Brannon Braga, who also helmed several episodes of McFarlane’s sci-fi show The Orville. Hulu has also released the first poster, which you can check out below:

Hulu's Books of Blood
Hulu’s Books of Blood

The cast for Books of Blood includes Anna Friel (The Girlfriend Experience), Britt Robertson (Under the Dome), Yul Vazquez (Russian Doll), and Freda Foh Shen (Ad Astra). Books of Blood was first announced in November last year. According to The Hollywood Reporter at the time, the stories will revolve around a psychologist who meets a man who claims he can speak to her dead child, a woman who cannot stand any sound, and a hitman who is hunting for a mysterious book.

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New Momodora Game Announced, Minoria Coming To Consoles In September

Bombservice has announced a new Momodora is in development, in celebration of the original game’s tenth anniversary. The new teaser briefly features art of protagonist Isadora, a crimson eclipse, and ends with a pair of spooky eyes that refuse to blink.

On the official Momodora Twitter, series creator Guilherme Martins tweeted his thanks to fans who had supported the game series over the last decade. “Momodora is a series that I started from scraps of failed projects, with no expectations,” Martins wrote.

“My only goal back then was to be able to bring one of my characters to life. In the beginning, I barely knew what I was doing (and honestly even today…) but I followed my heart and created what I wanted to the best of my abilities. If someone like me was able to do it, those out there who dream of their creations can, too. Please keep your spirits up!”

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Marvel’s Avengers Seemingly Includes Exclusive Skins for Verizon, Intel Customers

Leaked skins from Marvel’s Avengers have surfaced on Reddit, seemingly tied to promotional collaborations with Verizon, Intel and Virgin Media.

Posted to Reddit by user smoove4254, the first set of skins boast a red and white colourway, with the header tags found suggesting they could be linked to Verizon in the US and Virgin Media in the UK, who both follow a similar colour scheme.

The second set of skins are more nostalgic in nature, with Thor sporting an old-school fighting helmet and Iron Man donning a weathered set of armour. According to the user, this set may be part of an upcoming collaboration with technology company Intel. In a report from ComputerBase, leaked product images were found suggesting that an upcoming series of ‘KA’ model Intel processors will feature a collaboration with Crystal Dynamics’ Avengers game, which may well be where these skins stem from.

Exclusive elements have become a point of controversy in the lead up to Marvel’s Avengers’ launch. Most notably, Spider-Man will be an exclusive hero in PlayStation versions of the game, alongside other cosmetics and challenges. We’ve called that move good for PlayStation, but bad for players. It remains to be seen whether more exclusive elements will appear, but it seems increasingly likely.

In other Marvel’s Avengers news, check out our 44 helpful tips and tricks for the game’s beta program, which is rolling out over the coming weekends. If you’re stuck wondering which superhero you should main when you get access, check out our character skill guides to find out which of earth’s mightiest heroes best suits your style.

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Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

Pokemon Go Fest Makeup Event Is This Weekend

Pokemon Go‘s third and final Ultra Unlock event, Unova Week, kicks off in a few days, but that’s not the only event happening in the game this week. As a make-good for some technical issues that occurred during Pokemon Go Fest 2020, Niantic is holding a special event for Go Fest ticket holders this Sunday, August 16, giving them another chance to catch Go Fest Pokemon and more.

The makeup event runs from 11 AM to 2 PM local time. Much like during the first day of Go Fest, there will be rotating virtual habitats each hour of the makeup event, which will bring out different types of Pokemon. The habitat rotation schedule is as follows:

  • 11 AM: Fire habitat
  • 12 PM: Water habitat
  • 1 PM: Friendship habitat

On top of that, players will be able to claim a free box from Pokemon Go’s in-game shop that contains two Incense and two Remote Raid Passes. Any Incense that you use during the event will also last for one hour instead of the usual 30 minutes, and certain Pokemon will only appear when Incense is active.

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Amazon’s Twitch Prime Is Getting A Name Change, More Free Content

Twitch Prime, a service included with any Amazon Prime subscription, is getting a rebrand. Today, Amazon launched Prime Gaming, which will replace Twitch Prime going forward and offer even more free gaming content for Amazon Prime members.

Twitch Prime has been one of the more overlooked sources for free games and loot every month compared to subscriptions like PlayStation Plus and Xbox Live Gold, despite the fact that every one of Amazon’s 150 million+ Prime subscribers has access to it. Since 2016, Twitch Prime has offered free in-game loot, free PC games, and a free Twitch channel subscription every month. Amazon has been ramping up its offerings in recent months, partnering with publishers like Rockstar and Riot to offer exclusive in-game items for major titles like Grand Theft Auto Online and League of Legends. The number of free games has grown exponentially as well, with over 20 games up for grabs this month, including SNK arcade classics like Metal Slug 2 and SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.

With Prime Gaming, Amazon aims to keep growing its catalog of freebies and partnering with major publishers to offer free content. While Prime Gaming’s free loot can be claimed across all gaming platforms, including the next-generation consoles when those launch, the free indie games will still only be available to claim on PC for now, Amazon said in a press briefing.

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