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The Matrix 4 “Describes the Next 20 Years of Digital Life”

Even after the trippy and action-packed trailer dropped our first look at this new era of The Matrix, the fourth installment in the cyberpunk film franchise remains an unsolvable puzzle box. We certainly tried to decode the trailer for answers in our breakdown and analysis, but there’s so much that remains a mystery. How are Neo and Trinity back from the dead? Is this supposed to be a new version of the Matrix? Was Zion just another simulation all along? Why is there a new, younger Morpheus? While director and co-writer Lana Wachowski isn’t giving away any of the answers,…
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How DC Universe Infinite Brings Welcome Changes to the Digital Comics Reading Experience

Way back in September, DC’s second FanDome event dropped a huge announcement: DC Universe, the all-encompassing DC entertainment streaming app that featured comics, movies, and TV shows from the DC catalog, would narrow its focus to comics, becoming an app called DC Universe Infinite. The new app launches on Jan. 21 and brings with is a slew of changes, many of them for the better — at least if comics are what you’re looking for. Den of Geek got an early peek under the hood of the app and we have plenty of good news to share. How It Works…
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Thought Bubble Festival Has Announced Guests for its November Digital Event

Yorkshire’s Comic Art Festival, Thought Bubble will be running its Comic Con digitally this year, and now it has announced the guests. The event, which usually takes place in the Harrogate Convention Centre has been moved online, as have most live events, because of the global pandemic. But fortunately the fest has managed to round up an impressive guest list as well as some cool events for the weekend of the 14th – 15th November 2020. Headlining is indie auteur Kevin Smith, the man who directed Clerks, Mallrats and most recently Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. He is also a…
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Blizzard Confirms BlizzCon Digital Event Start Date for February 2021

Blizzard has announced that its digital BlizzCon replacement event will run from February 19–20, 2021. “While circumstances are keeping us from gathering in person this year, we’re putting together a little something early next year to channel the spirit of BlizzCon into the form of an online show,” reads a post on the BlizzCon website. “We still have a lot of planning to do, and it’ll be some time before we’re ready to share more details—but we wanted to provide a heads-up on how you can be a part of the online fun.” As Blizzard notes, they really don’t have…
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PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Pre-Order Stock Reportedly Significantly Lower

A report by Eurogamer suggests that the reason you may have had a tough time securing a PlayStation 5 Digital Edition pre-order is that retailers are being promised significantly less stock of that model. The report cites information acquired by a “major UK retailer” which informed the publication that the PS5 stock they were allocated consisted of about 25% Digital Editions vs. 75% standard editions. Other sources noted that their stock ration was actually closer to 20% vs. 80%. While it’s noted that the exact figures can vary from location to location and retailer to retailer, the message seems clear…
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Blizzard Confirms BlizzCon Digital Event For Early 2021

During a recent earnings call (as reported on by GamesIndustry.biz), Blizzard president J. Allen Brack noted that the studio plans on hosting a digital version of BlizzCon sometime in early 2021. “We’re really fortunate to have a passionate and engaged community that’s really looking forward to what we’re creating,” said Brack regarding the upcoming event. “We’re looking forward to sharing what the teams have been working on for that event.” As we previously reported, Blizzard made the decision to cancel its BlizzCon 2020 celebration due to health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, it would seem that this…
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Microsoft Ends Production of Xbox One X and Xbox One S All-Digital Edition

Microsoft has confirmed that they are ceasing production of the Xbox One X and Xbox One S All-digital edition ahead of the release of the next-gen Xbox Series X. “As we ramp into the future with Xbox Series X, we’re taking the natural step of stopping production on Xbox One X and Xbox One S All-Digital Edition,” said a Microsoft spokesperson in a statement to IGN. “Xbox One S will continue to be manufactured and sold globally. Gamers can check with their local retailers for more details on Xbox One hardware availability.” The Microsoft representative mentioned a few of the…
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Valley Girl Remake Trailer Confirms New Digital Release Date

In an alternate reality, MGM and Orion’s Valley Girl remake would have (maybe?) set hearts and theaters ablaze in June with its romantic, musical tale of new love discovered on the wrong side of town, but in this one, they’ve had to settle for a VOD release in the midst of an ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that has forced cinema chains around world to shut up shop. Consequently, Valley Girl‘s debut has now moved up a month to May, and a first trailer has arrived online to publicize the shift in plans. Starring Happy Death Day‘s Jessica Rothe and Poldark‘s Josh…
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Impractical Jokers: The Movie Gets Early Digital Release

In the time of social isolation during the coronavirus pandemic, humanity has all but called a truce on April Fool’s Day shenanigans. There’s one announced April 1 prank, however, that everyone can be OK with. Impractical Jokers: The Movie is getting an early digital release on April 1 to help those shut in and needing a laugh. Impractical Jokers: The Movie will be available on every major digital video retailer on Wednesday, only five weeks after its original limited theatrical run began on February 21. The film will have a suggested retail price of $19.99 for digital purchase ($24.99 in…
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