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Rockstar Energy Drink teams up with Halo Infinite

Rockstar Energy Drink has released a teaser for an upcoming partnership with Xbox on Halo Infinite.

The PepsiCo product will launch on October 1st and feature a tie-in with the upcoming Halo series game. It’s unclear what the partnership will specifically entail, but I’m hoping to see a Rockstar Energy Drink logo on the Master Chief’s helmet or a Grunt aggressively running in circles after drinking a large can of Rockstar (I really hope this isn’t what the partnership is).

The 18-second teaser is almost Marvel Cinematic Universe movie-esque as it looks back at past Halo titles.

Halo Infinite will launch on December 8th across Xbox consoles and PC.

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SpongeBob’s Idle Adventures launches on Android and iOS

Mobile game publisher Kongregate’s SpongeBob’s Idle Adventures is now available as a free download on Android and iOS.

In the management sim, SpongeBob and friends are accidentally transported to another dimension after playing with Sandy’s Vortex Machine. The gang will then need to try to return to their Bikini Bottom, all while dealing with alternate versions of themselves.

As a management sim, Idle Adventures tasks players with maintaining various classic SpongeBob locations like the Krusty Krab and Chum Bucket by hiring workers and using other resources. You’ll be able to play as familiar characters like SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward and Mr. Krabs. Along the way, you’ll rank up and get closer to repairing the Vortex Machine.

The game features in-app purchases to spend real money to acquire in-game items and currency.

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Epic’s free games this week include ‘Nioh’ and ‘Sheltered’

If you’re looking for a new game to play, but aren’t keen on spending money, the Epic Games Store just rolled out this week’s free game offerings: Nioh and Sheltered.

The two games will be available for free on the Epic Game Store until September 16th. As with Epic’s other free game offerings, users can claim the game but don’t need to download it until they’re ready to play.

Nioh is an action game from Team Ninja — players will take on the role of a samurai and fight vicious warriors and monsters in Japan. Epic is giving away the ‘Complete Edition,’ which includes the Dragon of the North, Defiant Honor and Bloodshed’s End expansions. Additionally, since this is the PC version of the game, players will get 4K Ultra-HD support, cross-play with Steam players and more.

Sheltered, on the other hand, is a survival management game where players try to keep a family alive in a harsh, post-apocalyptic world.

To claim either or both games, you’ll need to download the Epic Games Store app on your PC (available here) and sign in with an Epic Games account.

Image credit: Epic Games Store

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Pre-order Call of Duty: Vanguard to get access to the September 10 early beta

You can now pre-order Call of Duty: Vanguard to get access to the upcoming game’s beta a little early on September 10th on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

Call of Duty: Vanguard costs $89.99 for PS5 and $79.99 for PS4.

While the game is available on Xbox consoles and PC as well, the early beta is exclusive to PlayStation.

Some users on RedFlagDeals have noted that their pre-order codes aren’t working yet. The official Call of Duty: Vanguard Twitter account says that if you haven’t received a code yet, the next set will be sent via email when pre-orders go live tomorrow. It’s worth noting that if you pre-order the game via Best Buy instead of digitally through the PlayStation Store, you’ll receive the beta code early and won’t be charged until the game ships.

Call of Duty: Vanguard marks a return to the World War II-era for the Call of Duty franchise. The game’s story follows the creation of special forces as they face a new threat towards the end of World War II.

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Source: RedFlagDeals

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Outaouais, Lanaudière and Laurentides regions can now access Telus 5G

Internet users in the Quebec regions of Outaouais, Lanaudière and Laurentides are now able to connect to Telus’ 5G network.

According to the press releases, this latest network expansion covers communities including Blainville, Cantley, Chelsea, Gatineau, Joliette, Lavaltrie, L’Assomption, Mirabel, Saint-Eustache, Saint-Jérôme, Saint-Roch-de-L’Achigan, Sainte-Thérèse, and Terrebonne.

The expansion is funded through a $9 billion investment from Telus, announced in May 2021.

The investment is dedicated to developing Telus’ infrastructure and services, specifically in the province of Quebec.

Most recently, in July, residents of Laval, Quebec gained access Telus’ 5G network in another regional service expansion funded by this same investment.

Source: Telus, Telus

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You can now access Crave directly from your LG smart TV

Bell Media has announced that its Crave streaming app is now available on select LG Smart TVs across Canada.

LG Smart TV customers with 2017 and newer units can now access the Crave app on their television’s webOS platform using their remote or by saying “Crave” into their LG Magic Remote control.

With the launch of the Crave app on LG smart televisions, you can now watch content directly from your TV, eliminating the need for streamers like Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, and others.

“We continue to work hard to make Crave available to as many Canadians as possible, on the platform of their choice,” said Barbara Escoto, vice president, content platforms, Bell Media, in a news release. “LG is known for their award-winning OLED TVs and high resolution picture quality, and we know that LG customers and Crave subscribers alike will enjoy watching our content on these screens.”

A standard Crave subscription costs $9.99 per month. You can also get Crave + Movies + HBO package, which will set you back $19.98 per month. Or, you can go for the Crave + Movies + HBO and Starz package for $25.97 per month. Learn more or subscribe here.

Check out what’s coming to Crave in September here.

Image credit: Crave

Source: Bell

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Here are the game trailers from Sony’s PlayStation Showcase 2021 event

Sony has shown off some new games and gameplay trailers for its current-generation PlayStation 5 video game console.

While the company hasn’t revealed when all of these titles will launch on the PS5, Sony did show off impressive trailers for each game.

From Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 to God of War Ragnarok and a sneak peek at Marvel’s Wolverine here are all the trailers from this past event.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – 2023 (PS5)

God of War Ragnarok (PS5, PS4)

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake (PS5)

Marvel’s Wolverine (PS5)

Project Eve (PS5)

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands – March 25th (PS4, PS5)

Forspoken – Spring 2022 (PS5)

Alan Wake Remastered – October 5th (PS4, PS5)

Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online – March 2022 (PS5)

Ghostwire: Tokyo  – Spring 2022 (PS5)

Marvel’s Guardian of the Galaxy – October 26th (PS4, PS5)

Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodhunt – 2021 (PS5)

Deathloop – September 14th (PS5)

Kid A Mnesia Exhibition  – November (PS5)

Tchia – 2022 (PS4, PS5)

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection – Early 2022 (PS5, PC)

Grand Turismo 7 March 4th 2022 (PS5)

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Amazon unveils a beefier Fire TV 4K Stick

Amazon unveiled the Fire TV Stick 4K’s successor today, and it’s called the Fire TV Stick 4K Max.

According to Amazon, the new stick is 40 percent more powerful than its predecessors and features a faster MediaTek MT8696 processor and improved networking. The old model featured a quad-core 1.7GHz CPU and a 650MHz GPU, whereas the new model featured a quad-core 1.8GHz CPU and a 750MHz GPU.

It also features 2GB of RAM as opposed to 1.5GB on the previous generation.

To enable smoother 4K streaming, the new stick also features support for Wi-Fi 6 along with an updated Alexa Voice Remote that has dedicated buttons for Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and Amazon Music.

The stick maintains most of its old features, including support for Dolby Vision, along with new features, such as Live View Picture-in-Picture support.

The new Fire TV Stick 4K Max will be available on October 7th, however, you can pre-order it today on Amazon for $74.99.

Additionally, after having dominated the online retail business, and getting its feet wet in the video-on-demand and music streaming sectors, Amazon is now looking to enter the TV market with its new line of 4K Fire TVs. Learn more about it here.

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Source: Amazon

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Telus to expand 5G to Greater Montreal regions in $90 million investment

Vancouver-based national telecom Telus announced plans to expand its 5G network to the Montreal, Lanaudière, Laurentides and Montérégie regions.

The expansion comes as part of a larger $90 million investment in infrastructure in the Greater Montreal area, itself part of a $9 billion investment in Quebec through 2024. Through the expansion, Telus says that customers in over 70 additional communities will have access to its 5G network.

“The significant investments we are making in our world-leading network to rapidly expand our 5G footprint is enabling us to connect the citizens of the Greater Montreal to the people, resources and critical information they need as we continue to navigate the global pandemic,” said Darren Entwistle, president and CEO of Telus.

Telus notes that it leverages multiple vendors, including Samsung, Ericsson and Nokia to power its 5G network. The carrier says it plans to expand 5G to over 615 communities, including 157 in Quebec, and aims to cover over 70 percent of the Canadian population by the end of the year.

Interestingly, Telus also cited an Opensignal report that gave the carrier several awards, including Fastest 5G Download and Upload Speeds, Best 5G Video Experience, Best 5G Availability and more. However, it’s worth noting that Telus tied with Bell and, sometimes, Rogers in several of those sectors. Additionally, Opensignal’s most recent 5G experience report showed Rogers breaking away from the three-way ties to claim the best 5G Availability and Reach, although Bell and Telus retained their lead in download speeds.

Source: Telus

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Insomniac is making a Wolverine game for PlayStation 5

As if Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 wasn’t enough, Insomniac Games is also working on a game based on Marvel’s Wolverine character for PlayStation 5.

The announcement came during PlayStation Showcase 2021, although no further details were revealed. In a brief 45-second CG trailer, Wolverine can be seen being approached by someone in a bar before popping his signature claws.

In the past year, Insomniac has already released Miles Morales and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, so the fact that it’s working on two big upcoming Marvel games is particularly impressive.

In a PlayStation Blog post, Insomniac noted that Brian Horton, the creative director on Miles Morales, is leading development on Marvel’s Wolverine. However, the game is still “very early” on, with Insomniac head of franchise strategy & studio relations Ryan Schneider simply promising an “emotional narrative and cutting-edge gameplay.”

A release window for Marvel’s Wolverine has not yet been confirmed.