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Move over Game of Thrones, another HBO show might be ready to axe some of your beloved favorites. A second season of Rooster, the breakout comedy starring Steve Carell, Danielle Deadwyler, John C. McGinley, Phil Dunster, Connie Britton, and more, was recently announced. But a batch of new episodes doesn’t necessarily mean you can expect all of your favorite characters to return, according to McGinley, who portrays Ludlow College president Walter Mann. “As Season 1 progresses in academia at Ludlow College, everyone is expendable,” McGinley said ahead of Rooster’s Episode 7 premiere. “I can tell you [that] without wrecking things since I don't know anything [about Season 2].” McGinley has worked for years with executive producer Bill Lawrence on Scrubs, another show that moved on from core characters (see Scrubs Season 9). Getting to work with Lawrence on Rooster was a completely different experience. “That’s like riding a bike,” McGinley said of his time playing Dr. Cox on Scrubs. “At 16 hours a day for the better part of 10 years, those rhythms are very familiar to me. [With Rooster] Bill said, ‘I'm going to steal your life.’ I didn't really know how to process that. Bill said, ‘I want this to be an exercise in restraint, and I want to see it as flat as possible.’ That's not Cox. That's a point of departure just rhythmically. Walt is a desperately, deeply lonely guy. Next to my wife, Billy knows me better than anybody on the planet. I don't curate what Bill's doing with Walt.” In addition to his relationship with Lawrence, McGinley was eager to join the cast of Rooster for the chance to work with Steve Carell, who plays bestselling author turned college professor Greg. He says that his favorite scene with Carell so far is one that occurs in Episode 7. “When I list the transgressions that I've come up with so far, and then Steve fills it in,” McGinley said. “The syncopation of it is so perfect and the way it's shot with the dueling singles — that's a perfect example of [Lawrence's] musicality. On the day it felt so rhythmic. And then that cut together was just genius.” With Rooster being released during the same timeframe as the Scrubs revival, McGinley had the rare opportunity to revisit an iconic character while building a completely new one from scratch. And both are at the center of the Bill Lawrence multiverse. I asked McGinley what he thought would happen if Dr. Cox and President Mann ever encountered each other in Mann’s famous backyard hot house. “I don't think Walt would bring Dr. Cox into the hot house. Those are not birds of a feather,” McGinley said. “I don't think they would get along. I don't think Walt would put up with that kind of nonsense. And Dr. Cox would no sooner waste his time in a hot house than miss an opportunity to have a bourbon. I don't think Walt would allow him on the property.” Rooster airs Sundays at 10pm ET/PT on HBO and HBO Max. Michael Peyton is the Senior Editorial Director of Events & Entertainment at IGN, leading entertainment content and coverage of tentpole events including IGN Live, San Diego Comic ****, gamescom, and IGN Fan Fest. He's spent 20 years working in the games and entertainment industry, and his adventures have taken him everywhere from the Oscars to Japan to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Follow him on Bluesky @MichaelPeyton View the full article

RAM prices skyrocketing. Check. CEO using Chat-GPT for legal advice? Check. The aforementioned advice spectacularly backfiring? Check. Neil Druckmann teasing The Last of Us 3 despite the second game having the perfect ending. Check. Troy Baker starting his own game studio? Wait a minute. I didn't have that on my bingo card for 2026. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: If The Last of Us hasn't broken your heart yet, grab it at half price in the ****** Friday sales The Last of Us Part 2 system requirements Best Last of Us Part 1 settings on PC and Steam Deck View the full article

Resolution Games announced today that it’s launching its first-person action game, Spatial Ops: Campaign Edition, on Apple Vision Pro. According to the developer, this marks the sixth title it’s launched on Apple’s mixed-reality headset, as well as one of the first shooter games. The game is currently available to buy on the Vision Pro’s App Store for $9.99 and requires spatial game controllers such as PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers. According to Resolution, this version of the game utilizes the Vision Pro’s 4K capabilities to enhance environmental integration, putting enemy portals into the player’s real-world environment. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } This article is free — just create an account Join GamesBeat to read this story and almost everything else on the site. No credit card, no catch.Start Reading FreeAlready a member? Sign in The post Resolution Games launches Spatial Ops on Apple Vision Pro appeared first on GamesBeat. View the full article

AMD finally delivers dual 3D V-Cache on Zen 5 with the 9950X3D2, but does twice the cache translate into real gains? We test performance, power, and value to see if this flagship makes sense. Read Entire Article View the full article

Becoming the top striker in Locked 2 isn't just about the size of your ego. You need to understand the game's features and know which weapons, traits, and flow types to choose to maximize your playstyle. That's where our list of Locked 2 Trello, Wiki, Discord, and other links will come in handy! Read below how to unlock your inner Yoichi. Locked 2 Trello, Wiki, and Discord Links + Guide Image via MOMENTXM Here are the resources for you to learn the most important info about Locked 2 before you even leave the locker room: Locked 2 TrelloLocked 2 DiscordLocked 2 YouTube ChannelLocked 2 WikiLocked 2 Game PageLocked 2 Roblox Community Out of the linked pages above, the Locked 2 Trello contains the most information about the game mechanics. You've got several categories to browse, including Game Features, Weapons, Traits, and Flow Types. However, bear in mind that the Trello is for the precursor version of the game, Locked, which has been thoroughly reworked into Locked 2. In other words, some of the features that you find on there might not be up-to-date with the new game. For deeper dives with community engagement, you should join the Discord server. Besides having the latest on the game, this is, of course, a great place to learn whatever interests you live from other players. The YouTube channel is also good to explore, as it contains showcases for several Weapons and Traits! That's all you need to start exploring this Blue Lock Roblox experience. And if you'd like a ton of Yen to get you started, check out our Locked 2 codes! The post LOCKED 2 Trello, Wiki, and Discord appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The Division 2's server maintenance on April 23 is now over, but if you're hit with a login ******, then you're not the only person. Players trying to gain access to the servers immediately after the maintenance has been put into the ******, where they need to wait for a chance. This guide will briefly explain why you might be seeing their ****** and how you can avoid it. The Division 2 login ****** explained The login ****** in The Division 2 is in place to ensure that the server load remains smooth. When the game has been down for a few hours, chances are that many players might try to login at the same time. The game is available on both PC and consoles, which also raises the number of players who try to start their session. Screenshot by Destructoid The login ****** ensures that players enter the servers systematically, which also reduces the chances of an outage. This ****** applies to players on both PC and consoles. However, the ****** deactivates automatically when the logins have subsided. I have never experienced the ****** when there hasn't been any maintenance involved. If you want to play immediately post-maintenance, there's no way to avoid the ******. You should also refrain from quitting the game, as it will put you on a fresh virtual line of players. The only option is to wait for your turn patiently until you can start the game and access your save. If waiting in the ****** irritates you for some reason, the ideal solution is to simply wait. Once an hour or two has passed, the ****** should disappear on its own. You should be able to login directly without any extra seconds or minutes of waiting. The post Why is there a login ****** in The Division 2 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Runescape Dragonwilds has been consistently pumping out content, and it's already vastly improved from what Jagex initially offered up when the survival game entered early access this time last year. It's not the perfect Runescape package just yet, of course, but today's introduction of new skill Fishing is bringing it one step closer. But that's not all that's arriving with the fresh update, as three new quests, including two reimagined RS classics, two new activities, and some excellent quality-of-life improvements are also set to expand the experience. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Runescape Dragonwilds is bringing us to Dowdun Reach this month, but I'm more interested in its skill capes Runescape Dragonwilds' first major update is one big poison swamp, but at least we get mounts Runescape Dragonwilds system requirements View the full article

Xbox Game Pass subscribers are having an incredible month so far and still have a ton to look forward to in the coming weeks. Xbox recently announced several new additions to the Game Pass library, including some real hidden gems available to all membership tiers. View the full article

A new SteamDB listing might hint that Valve is ready to give us more information about the new Steam Controller, and could even point towards an imminent launchView the full article

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick can't seem to make up his mind about AI. Previously stating that AI has no inherent creativity, subsequently laying off the company's AI team just two weeks ago, he now seems to have U-turned on the subject. It's unlikely any of this affects GTA 6, as Rockstar is a layer removed from its parent company, but Zelnick's opinions on industry-shaping trends could cause ripples elsewhere. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The Rockstar hack could have been a disaster. Instead, Take-Two's stocks have skyrocketed GTA 6 developer Rockstar Games says new data breach "has no impact" Take-Two boss says gen-AI has played "zero part" in GTA 6's creation, even though his studios are "embracing" it more widely View the full article

Global mobile publisher SayGames and Vietnamese game developer Doors Studio have announced a partnership to launch the midcore game BagMaster Isekai – the debut title from the studio. This partnership marks Cyprus-based SayGames’ first collaboration with a Vietnam-based studio, expanding the company’s global partner ecosystem into one of the fastest-growing game development regions. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } This article is free — just create an account Join GamesBeat to read this story and almost everything else on the site. No credit card, no catch.Start Reading FreeAlready a member? Sign in The post SayGames partners with Vietnam’s Doors Studio to launch BagMaster Isekai appeared first on GamesBeat. View the full article

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Bethesda may not be able to remaster Fallout: New Vegas because it lacks the “engineering knowhow” to do it without the source code, according to a former lead on the game. Chris Avellone, who co-founded New Vegas developer Obsidian Entertainment and served as chief creative officer during its development, told YouTube channel TKs-Mantis that he didn’t think it would be possible for Bethesda to remaster the game from scratch. “Just really simply, I don’t think Bethesda has the engineering know-how to make a remaster of New Vegas at all,” Avellone said. Read More... View the full article

Weapon Stances or Masteries as well as Races are heavily tied together in ****** Seas. I'll be ranking all of them so that you can create the best build possible for both PVP and PVE. Also, check out the FAQ at the end for a bunch of useful tips. Here's my ****** Seas Race and Weapon tier list. Table of contents****** Seas Race Tier ListS-Tier RacesA-Tier RacesB-Tier RacesC-Tier RacesD-Tier Races****** Seas Weapon Stance Tier List****** Seas FAQ****** Seas Race Tier List Image by Destructoid The best race in ****** Seas depends on what weapon you're using and your playstyle. Above you'll see the rankings for all races in general and below you'll find the best race for each weapon and also ranking breakdowns and stats for each race. Then we'll move into the best Stances/Masteries below. Best Race By Weapon Greatsword & Berserker: Dragonborn > OniScythe: Dragonborn > DjinnKatana: Shadowborn > Lunarian S-Tier RacesS-Tier RacesRanking ReasonsRace StatsShadowborn Legendary • The highest DPS potential for Katana builds with the best mobility • Plus you have lifesteal which in combination with Parries and Dodges makes you unkillable • Best damage and sustain in the game for both PVP and PVE+5% Life Steal +35% Katana -50% Greatsword & Scythe +40% Dash Distance +15% Movement Speed -25% Max HealthA-Tier RacesA-Tier RacesRanking ReasonsRace StatsDragonborn Legendary • The best Greatsword/Scythe race with near-best DPS due to the skill cooldown reduction and fire damage • That said while you have more HP, you have less mobility and no lifesteal so I ranked Shadow higher • Still Dragonborn is the second-best race in the game and if you have high base Fire damage it can compete with SB DPS wise+15% Skill Cooldown Speed +25% Max Health +20% Scythe Damage +10% Fire Damage +20% Greatsword DamageDjinn Fabled (Epic) • The third best race in the game and the second-best for Scythe with a great mix of DPS boosts • I value skill cooldown reduction over health and speed so I put it above Lunarian+15% Skill Cooldown Speed +20% Scythe Damage +25% Dash DistanceB-Tier RacesB-Tier RacesRanking ReasonsRace StatsLunarian Fabled (Epic) • Competes for the third-best race in the game if you have base Fire damage • In fact it's the second-best race in the game for Katana builds • That said Djinn has cooldowns which can out-DPS Lunarian in duels+10% Movement Speed +10% Max Health +20% Katana Damage +10% Fire DamageOni Rare • With no Fire damage boost Oni still has a 20% damage boost for greatswords+15% Max Health +20% Greatsword Damage -5% Movement SpeedC-Tier RacesC-Tier RacesRanking ReasonsRace StatsElf Rare • Lacks the 20% weapon damage boost but the skill cooldowns save it from D-Tier+10% Skill Cooldown Speed +10% Movement Speed +10% Katana DamageD-Tier RacesD-Tier RacesRanking ReasonsRace StatsFishman Uncommon • Great beginner race for greatswords+50% Swim Speed +10% Greatsword DamageSkypiean Uncommon • Great beginner race for katanas+10% Katana Damage +10% Movement SpeedHuman Common• Not worth it IMO+5% XP Gain****** Seas Weapon Stance Tier List Image by Destructoid The best Weapon/Stance/Mastery in ****** Seas depends on which race you're going for. This is the case in both PVP and PVE. Above you'll see the best weapon based on the race you have. The second-best weapon is just every other weapon but it's not worth it since you don't get the damage boost. The only exception is Shadowborn where you shouldn't use Greatswords and Scythes due to a massive debuff. As for PVP, here are the skill damage breakdowns for all weapons: Katana Skill Damage (PVP)Flashblade Surge (Mastery 0) - 800 DamageSurge Wave (Mastery 3) - 1,600 DamageThousand Slashes (Mastery 5) - 2,700 DamageScythe Skill Damage (PVP)Death’s Grasp (Mastery 0) - 700 DamageSpinning Strike (Mastery 3) - 1,300 DamageVoid Surge (Mastery 5) - 1,200 DamageGreatsword Skill Damage (PVP)Earth Breaker (Mastery 0) - 900 DamageSweeping Slam (Mastery 3) - 1,300 DamageSpiraling (Mastery 5) - 1,700 DamageBerserker Skill Damage (PVP)Impaling Thrust (Mastery 0) - 1,200 DamageLeaping Slam (Mastery 3) - 900 DamageColossal Slam (Mastery 5) - 1,200 Damage In PVP, your stats are limited to 10,000 Health and 325 Melee Damage while ability damage varies per Weapon. ****** Seas FAQHow to reroll Races in ****** Seas? You can get a race by clicking on the Stats menu and then tapping on the Race button in the top left. You can get Race Rerolls via Robux, from the wheel or codes (linked below). How to get all Weapon Stances in ****** Seas? Greatsword & Katana: Available at almost all shops starting from the first island. Scythe: You can only get the Scythe after reaching level 200 either from the Merchant Shop or by opening chests. Berserker: This is a Robux-only Weapon Stance available either via the Shop or by talking to any Guts/Berserker/****** Swordsman NPC. What is the best weapon in ****** Seas? The best weapon in ****** Seas is simply the highest damage weapon you can buy for your Weapon Stance. This game is based on linear/incremental progression so simply get the one with the highest numbers. How to get and use Scrolls in ****** Seas? Scrolls are dropped by Mage Slimes. Then use a Scroll and select the wepaon you want to enchant. Power Scrolls give you a 50-150 Damage bonus while Defense Scrolls give you 200-600 bonus HP. You can only remove enchants with the Enchant Removal Scroll which you can get from the Shop for 300 gems or win them from the wheel. How to get and use Essence in ****** Seas? For Essence (Main ingredient to brew potions) you need to kill different types of slimes: Gold = Dagger Slimes XP = Katana Slimes Defense = Mage Slimes Power = Greatsword and Scythe Slimes Luck = Any Boss How to get Gems in ****** Seas? You can get them either via Robux or by trading with other players. How to disable PVP? You cannot disable PVP in ****** Seas. The only way you can technically stop PVP is by creating a party with that player. That's it for my ****** Seas tier list for best races and weapons. Check out our ****** Seas codes article for a bunch of free rewards. The post ****** Seas Tier List – Best Race & Weapon Stance appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

There are quite a few different stores that'll pop up around your island as you progress in Tomodachi Life Living the Dream. While some items are always available at each one, most inventory rotates on a daily or weekly basis, which means you'll likely want to know the shop reset times. Visiting shops to buy new items is the only way to get your hands on fresh goodies for your Miis and the village at large, so checking them frequently is crucial for building up your dream island. Here's when all shops reset in Tomodachi Life Living the Dream. Table of contentsTomodachi Life Living the Dream shop reset timeWhen does Fresh Kingdom reset in Tomodachi Life Living the Dream?When does Where & Wear reset in Tomodachi Life Living the Dream?When does T&C Reno reset in Tomodachi Life Living the Dream?When does the Marketplace reset in Tomodachi Life Living the Dream?Tomodachi Life Living the Dream shop reset time Screenshot by Destructoid The daily reset time for shops is generally 5am in your local timezone, although depending on the specific store you're wanting to check, this may vary slightly. When a shop refreshes, the available specials rotate, granting you access to a collection of new items to grab. Here's a full breakdown of what changes in each shop when the reset happens, and all specific timings for the shops that change outside of the norm. When does Fresh Kingdom reset in Tomodachi Life Living the Dream? The Fresh Kingdom food shop has four daily specials that reset every day at 5am. After purchasing any daily food special at least once, it's added to your collection, which means you can grab it from the regular food tabs at this shop to purchase more whenever you like. When does Where & Wear reset in Tomodachi Life Living the Dream? The Where & Wear clothing store resets each day at 5am. When it refreshes, the full daily specials page is reset, offering a wide variety of new clothing and accessory items for your Miis. All other pages in this shop stay the same and feature every clothing item you've ever bought, so you can order more of them as your collection grows, as well as a few basic staples that are unlocked right away. When does T&C Reno reset in Tomodachi Life Living the Dream? Screenshot by Destructoid T&C Reno only refreshes its stock once a week, offering just one new weekly special you can buy. This shop reset occurs on Mondays at 5am in your local timezone. The chosen weekly special room you can get is randomized for everyone, which means you likely won't have the same one as other players. When does the Marketplace reset in Tomodachi Life Living the Dream? The Marketplace acts a bit differently from other stores in Tomodachi Life Living the Dream, as it resets three times every day to bring you some fresh surprises. The exact items you can get from the first two time slots vary, but the Night Marketplace always features a Mystery Bag with an assortment of random items inside. Here are the hours for each Marketplace. The Morning Marketplace is open from 5am to 11:30am.The Afternoon Marketplace is open from 11:30am to 5pm.The Night Marketplace is open from 5pm to 5am. Screenshot by Destructoid There are quite a few other shops and facilities you can unlock, but no other ones outside of those listed above reset or refresh their stock. And if you're not sure what to do next after checking all the shops, consider working on making your island *******, checking out the personality chart to learn how to get all personalities, working on unlocking the Ferris Wheel, and getting Miis to live together. The post When do shops reset in Tomodachi Life Living the Dream? – All shop refresh times appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Bandai Namco announces a new Expansion Pack and major update for Super Robot Wars Y. View the full article

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The writer of the upcoming Mass Effect TV show has denied a report that it’s been rewritten to accommodate people who don’t play video games. Hollywood newsletter The Ankler claimed earlier this month that the show, which is currently in development at Amazon Prime Video, would have to be rewritten to some extent to make sure non-players would be able to engage with it. The report claimed this decision was down to Amazon’s new head of global TV, Peter Friedlander, who has reportedly been actively giving his approval on script changes on numerous Prime Video projects. Read More... View the full article

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