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Get Equipped with This LEGO Batwing from Batman 1989
LEGO Batman 1989 Sets
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The LEGO Batwing is comprised of 2363 pieces. It has a removable canopy, with all kinds of details hidden in the interior. It also comes with three minifigures. The first is Batman, outfitted as he appeared in the suit worn by Michael Keaton. Next is an exclusive figure of Joker, clad in his mime outfit from the film. Last is another exclusive-to-this-set minifigure: Boombox Goon (aka Lawrence). Little-known fact: it was illegal to make a movie in the 1980s without someone holding a boombox.
The finished Batwing set is made to be displayed, so it comes with a mounting bracket you can use to hang it on your wall. It also includes an angled stand so you can set it on your desk or shelf, plus a nameplate that presents Batwing facts like wingspan, maximum speed, engines, and weapons.
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Those who want to pick up the LEGO Batmobile as well will get a great-looking pair of iconic vehicles from the first Burton Batman film. The Batmobile set is made up of 3,306 pieces and comes with minifigures of Batman, Joker, and Vicki Vale. It features a dual-minifigure cockpit with a slide-open cover, as well as two pop-up machine guns. It also comes with a buildable display stand, plus an informative nameplate.
Overall, these are two fantastic sets for Batman fans of a certain age (or any age, really). Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to hop off and listen to some Prince.
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EA Is Reviving Its College Football Series
EA Sports is reviving its dormant collegiate football series, the publisher has confirmed.
“For those who never stopped believing…” the publisher said in its announcement on Twitter. The announcement was accompanied with an image that says “College football is coming back.” EA has also launched a new Twitter account called EA Sports College.
For those who never stopped believing…#EASPORTSCollegeFootball pic.twitter.com/2vDUYnbXEJ
— EA SPORTS (@EASPORTS) February 2, 2021
The announcement does not mention the NCAA by name, so it might be that EA is moving forward with a college football game without the association’s involvement. We’ll report back with more details as they’re made available.
Elon Musk Loves Halo, Apparently
Tech magnate Elon Musk has never been shy about offering his opinions on a variety of topics, and video games are no different. When a fan asked him on Twitter if he enjoys any console games, Musk offered a simple reply: “Only Halo.” The main social media account for the franchise was quick to reply, along with its community director.
Only Halo
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 30, 2021
Is this the part where millions of players jump into MCC now? 🤘
— Brian Jarrard (@ske7ch) January 30, 2021
More on-point than a Jackal on Legendary. pic.twitter.com/Zet4ULN6VB
— Halo (@Halo) January 30, 2021
This exchange came after Musk tweeted about CD Projekt’s controversial game Cyberpunk, stating that that the game is so buggy that “even the hotfixes literally have hotfixes.” That said, he still apparently feels that it’s a “great game.” Musk’s previous tweets about the game boosted CD Projekt’s stock, and his girlfriend Grimes plays a role in the game. Musk previously stated that he “probably won’t sue” an Bulgarian indie dev who wants to use the SpaceX logo in his Mars survival simulator, and he’s made his love for Overwatch very clear.
Even Discord has gone corpo …
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 28, 2021
Musk announced a hiatus on Twitter on February 2. While he didn’t give a reason for the move, his behavior has attracted controversy in recent days, specifically surrounding the ongoing surge of “meme stocks” like GameStop and AMC. When Discord suspended the WallStreetBets server for “hate speech” and “glorifying violence,” Musk had this to say: “Even Discord has gone corpo…” Musk himself has been accused of union-busting behavior in his own companies in the past.
Fauci Documentary In The Works at NatGeo
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the longtime director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease who has become a household name during the coronavirus pandemic, will be the subject of a new feature-length documentary from National Geographic Documentary Films. Check out the first trailer for the film, titled Fauci, below.
With Fauci, filmmakers John Hoffman (Sleepless in America) and Janet Tobias (Unseen Enemy) are intending to “deliver a rare glimpse into the long-standing professional career and personal life of this ultimate public servant and American hero, who after a lifetime of public service faced his biggest test: a pandemic whose ferocity is unmatched in modern history.”
It hardly needs to be stated that his recent rise to prominence and no-nonsense demeanor put him in constant direct opposition with former President Trump’s policies regarding COVID-19, a stark contrast to becoming chief medical advisor to President Joe Biden in 2021. Beyond looking at Fauci’s work on COVID-19, the film will also take viewers through his career as a public servant who has advised seven U.S. presidents beginning with AIDS in the 1980s and through SARS, Ebola, and the current global pandemic.
Madden NFL 21 Patch Notes: All The Big Changes On PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, And More
EA Sports has announced the details of the next patch for Madden NFL 21, and it’s a big one. The update includes a variety of fixes and tweaks for numerous elements of the professional football game, including pass coverage, tackling, blocking, passing, abilities, and more.
There are different patch notes for PS5/Xbox Series X|S, as well as Xbox One, PS4, PC, Stadia, all of which you can see at the bottom of this story.
The big takeaways for the next-gen patch include “extensive” coverage fixes for the Cover 3, 4, and Man formations, along with improvements to blocking to help contain DBs. The patch also fixes occurrences where penalties from DL could happen when they shouldn’t. And in the Competitive mode, the “Reach For It” ability has been tuned so only players who actually have the ability can trigger the key move in certain circumstances.
Tomb Raider Anniversary Will Bring “Additional Franchise Announcements” Later In Year
Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics have kicked off their year-long celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Tomb Raider franchise, and the press release suggests that fans can “look forward to additional franchise announcements over the course of the year.” However, it’s unclear what exactly this means for the video game side of the equation, especially when it comes to a hypothetical follow-up to the recent Tomb Raider reboot trilogy.
In the above video released for the anniversary, franchise game director Will Kerslake says that the developer “has no plans for a major game announcement in the near future,” which seems to put a damper on hopes for a big-budget sequel reveal. In the past decade, however, the Tomb Raider franchise has expanded to include mobile games like the recently announced Tomb Raider Reloaded, as well as Lara Croft Go and the well-received Lara Croft spin-off series.
In terms of the franchise’s multimedia efforts, Square Enix recently announced a Tomb Raider anime series that will debut on Netflix. The film reboot series will also continue, with Lovecraft Country’s Misha Green taking the helm as writer and director on the next entry. According to the video, future installments of the core video game series will attempt to reconcile the new reboot trilogy with the more confident globe-trotting Lara seen in the original games.
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New Disney+ Subscription Bundle Includes Ad-Free Hulu
Ever since Disney+ launched in late 2019, subscribers have been able to bundle the streaming service with Hulu and ESPN+ for $13 per month. While a good deal, the older bundle contains the Hulu with ads subscription. If you can’t stand ads but like the bundle, Disney has launched a new version of the bundle that contains Disney+, ESPN+, and ad-free Hulu for $19 per month.
The bundle saves you $6 per month overall. Essentially, you’re getting ESPN+ ($6 per month) for free here, as Disney+ costs $7 per month, and ad-free Hulu goes for $12 per month. The signup page for Disney+ now prominently features the bundle and gives you the option between the two different plans.