The diss track battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar seemingly brought the world together and held social media in a chokehold over the weekend with who won (It's Kendrick, right?). Both men dug into each other with their singles and caught the attention of WWE Hall of Famer (and self-proclaimed Heartbreak Kid) Shawn Michaels.

Michaels made a career out of bringing his in-ring rivalries into the "real" world and for years was seen as professional wrestling's bad boy with an even worse attitude. Decades later, he obviously has been reined in and taken on a more corporate role within producing and coaching the performers over at NXT, WWE's developmental brand. He invited the rappers to come on NXT to settle it in the ring, one on one.

A little Sweet Chin Music goes a long way.@kendricklamar, you and @Drake are formally invited to #WWENXT to settle this thing. I’m even offering my services to mediate. https://t.co/tN02NLq36X

— Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) May 6, 2024

The memes and reactions that followed had fans fantasy booking the scenario, some even calling for Booker T on commentary. Kendrick actually referenced HBK's finisher, Sweet Chin Music in his last hit, "Not Like Us."

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Mechanical keyboards can be expensive, with many name-bran models carrying price tags well over $100. But it's possible to get a budget-friendly mechanical keyboard that doesn't look cheap--and a great example is the MageGee Portable 60% MK-Box Gaming Keyboard. Though we haven't tested this particular keyboard, its stylish look and thousands of five-star user reviews on Amazon caught our attention--and it's only $25 for a limited time.

MageGee Portable 60% MK-Box Mechanical Gaming Keyboard $25 (was $37)

This 60% keyboard boasts linear switches for fast actuation. Along with full anti-ghosting and universal compatibility (thanks to a USB-C connection), it benefits from blue LED backlights, dedicated arrow keys (despite its compact size), and built-in kickstands to help you find the most ergonomic typing position.

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The affordable MageGee MK-Box looks surprisingly sharp for such a low-priced keyboard, as its black and grey keycaps are a nice contrast to its blue LEDs. Its compact size also makes it great for all desktops, as you won't need to free up space to plop it down next to your rig.

If the MageGee keyboard isn't quite your speed, you'll also find the Keychron C3 Pro on sale for $27 (down from $50) with either brown or red switches. Step your price up a bit, and you can get the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Wireless Keyboard for $70 (down from $100), which offers a retro design as well as two Dual Super Buttons for additional macros. Amazon is also offering the 8BitDo keyboard at a discount, though it's limited to Prime members and features a slightly different design.

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Before Ryan Reynolds settled on the idea to make Deadpool and Wolverine a team-up film with those two main characters, the actor pitched numerous other ideas that never got off the ground. Reynolds told Empire that one of his first ideas was to create a Rashomon-style movie about Deadpool and Wolverine about an adventure the pair shared, but told from "three completely different perspectives."

Marvel boss Kevin Feige, however, said no, in part because he himself wasn't sure what the best approach would be for Deadpool as a Disney property following the company's acquisition of the character. "The truth is, I wasn't even sure how to incorporate Deadpool yet," Feige said. "I was very much thinking about how to bring mutants and the X-Men into [the MCU], and I thought it needed to be more than just playing the hits. But the truth is, Ryan is an idea machine."

Rashomon, a 1950 film from legendary director Akira Kurosawa, told its story from multiple perspectives, and Reynolds was thinking of something similar originally for the next Deadpool film. That was one of more than a dozen thoughts and ideas that Reynolds brought to the table.

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No Rest for the Wicked, the new dark fantasy action-RPG from the makers of Ori and the Blind Forest, just received its first major early access update, bringing such big performance improvements to Moon Studio's latest that it actually lowered the game's recommended system requirements.

Though the game currently sports "Mostly Positive" reviews on Steam, some fans had taken issue with its performance issues following its early access launch on April 18 . Many of those issues look to have now been addressed, with Moon noting in its patch notes that the update brings "significant CPU and GPU performance improvements." Moon Studios lists improvements to content loading and unloading to "reduce drop frames and improve baseline performance," optimizations made to some of the game's cinematics, improvements in certain problem areas like the Mountain Pass Gate, and much more.

As such, Moon has updated the game's recommended PC specs.

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Don't count on the development team behind Manor Lords ballooning into a big operation, no matter how much fans ask for more content. For starters, one person was in charge of the medieval strategy game--Greg Styczeń. On top of that, publisher Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender noted "that's just fundamentally not the way things work."

Bender opened up to PC Gamer about how fans are already asking for "faster updates" for Manor Lords, which put up huge numbers on Steam when it launched late last month. That led to someone chiming in that the developer should just add more workers. But that won't happen, according to Bender.

"The best growth is very slow," Bender said. "It's keeping the core vision intact. It's the importance of Greg and his work process. And so, as a result, people are going to be clamoring [for updates], and I think that's just virtually guaranteed. There's no pace of updates that would not result in people clamoring for more, and would not result in a bunch of people saying the ideal solution is to just hire 50 people."

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May is Military Appreciation Month, and Activision is marking the occasion with new DLC for Call of Duty games that supports the company's veteran-themed charity, the Call of Duty Endowment. Additionally, Activision has announced it received the biggest-ever private donation to the endowment to the tune of $2.5 million.

Kenneth C. Griffin, the founder and CEO of the hedge fund Citadel and founder of Griffin Catalyst, has donated $2.5 million to the charity. This amount will help support the placement of more than 4,000 veterans in new jobs, Activision said.

The new DLC out now is the Call of Duty Endowment Knight Recon Tracer Pack for Modern Warfare III, Warzone, and Warzone Mobile, along with the Regulator pack for Call of Duty: Mobile.

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Since the first look at Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the pictures and clips have depicted Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand) as a tyrant who is an enemy to both apes and humans alike. However, the full extent of Proximus' evil hadn't come into focus until the newly released extended preview for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. In this footage, the new ape hero, Noa (Owen Teague), lives peacefully in his village until Proximus Caesar captures everyone and forces them into slavery. And only Noa is left to free his family and friends.

In this fight, Noa has two key allies: an orangutan named Raka (Peter Macon) and a human girl called Mae (Freya Allan). The preview also features the moment that Mae reveals to Noa and Raka that she can speak, which is a rarity for humans 300 years after the events of War for the Planet of the Apes. It's also why Proximus Caesar wants Mae alive. He believes that she can lead him to hidden human technology and weapons that will let him solidify his control over the apes and the humans.

The preview also appears to show what may be the final showdown between Noa and Proximus Caesar for control of the kingdom. And in this battle, Noa may be outmatched, but he's not alone. His family and his allies are with him in his time of need.

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Star Wars Day is over, but the announcements keep coming. Lucasfilm has announced Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, a four-part animated series coming to Disney+ on September 13.

In Rebuild the Galaxy, an ordinary person named Sig Greebling (Gaten Matarazzo) discovers an artifact called the Cornerstone from a Jedi temple. This artifact enables him to access a "wild and twisted" version of the world where good guys are bad and bad guys are good. Sig's task is to put all the pieces back together and save the galaxy.

Rebuild the Galaxy also features an evil version of Jar Jar Binks known as Darth Jar Jar, and Ahmed Best is coming back to voice the character. This is interesting and notable given that fans have long theorized that Jar Jar Binks might actually be evil. Here at GameSpot, we love Jar Jar Binks and think it's pretty cool that he's getting even more screentime and appreciation.

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In 1994, William Shatner's Captain James T. Kirk met his end during Star Trek: Generations, the first film to feature the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation on the big screen. Since that movie's release, Shatner has floated a few different ideas to bring back Kirk. He even co-wrote a series of non-canon Star Trek novels in which Kirk was resurrected. Now, at 93-years old, Shatner has one last pitch to resurrect Kirk by using de-aging technology to make himself appear three decades younger.

"It's an intriguing idea," said Shatner while speaking to the Canadian press. "It's almost impossible. But if [it] was a great role and so well-written and if there were a reason to be there not just to make a cameo appearance, but if there were a genuine reason for the character appearing, I might consider it."

Shatner's suggestion that Kirk's body and brain have been preserved was actually confirmed during Star Trek: Picard Season 3. But even by Star Trek standards, Shatner's idea for Kirk's return is still pretty wild.

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Amazon is offering steep discounts on popular CPUs for gaming, including both 12th-generation and 13th-generation Intel processors, alongside a handful of powerful AMD models. None of the sales are advertising an end date, but we can't imagine these generous price cuts will stick around for long.

For folks unfamiliar with how Intel names its CPUs, all the products on sale might look the same. However, there's an easy way to decode product names like the Intel Core i9-12900KF. For example, the "12" in 12900KF indicates this is a 12th-generation processor. The 900 then indicates the exact model you're looking at, while the KF indicates this is a high-performance CPU (K) that requires discrete graphics (F).

In short, models with a "13" are newer than models with a "12." There's plenty more to learn about Intel naming conventions, and you'll find a detailed rundown on the company's website. Intel processors also differentiate between "P-cores" and "E-cores," which are short for performance and efficient cores.

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Supergiant Games' Hades II is now out on early access for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The developer expects that the early access period will last at least through the end of 2024.

Over on Steam and Epic Games Store, the price to access the game is $30. The developer also said that depending on the duration of early access and additional scope, the game's price might be raised at a later date.

While Supergiant Games does not have a specific end date planned for early access at this time, the developer intends to release a major update every few months containing new features and content, the first of which is aimed for launch later this year.

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While it'll still be some time before Superman takes off on the big screen, fans of the DC Comics icon can grab a sneak peek of the Man of Steel as he prepares to save the day. Superman director James Gunn posted a picture of Superman and Clark Kent actor David Corenswet in his super-suit.

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This one features some more modern touches when compared to the medieval-influenced design of the costume worn by Henry Cavill in his Synderverse appearances, and even features a higher neck collar that looks like it was ripped straight from the New 52 Superman costume. There are also some neat panels on the boots, subtle textures across the costume, and a very big S-shield symbol. And most importantly, a luxurious cape for when Superman takes flight.

Interestingly, the costume doesn't have any muscle padding--this was a trademark feature of the Man of Steel suit designed by Michael Wilkinson--but Corenswet does look like he's been hitting the gym for eight days a week to help fill out his costume. Superman will land in theaters on July 11, 2025, and also stars Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and Skylder Gisonda as Jimmy Olsen. The rest of the cast includes a number of famous names and faces in the DC Universe, including Anthony Carrigan (Metamorpho), Nathan Fillion (Guy Gardner), Isabela Merced (Hawkgirl), Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific), Terence Rosemore (Otis), and Maria Gabriela de Faria (Engineer).

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Pokemon Sleep's Fire Week starts today, and with it, a much larger in-game event focused around the game's second Legendary Pokemon: Entei. Entei's event will allow players to befriend the volcano Pokemon, tackle exclusive weekly missions, earn new items, and receive rewards.

Similar to the Raikou Research Event, Entei will be solely appearing in Greengrass Isle. Players will have to gather Entei Mane which will be exchanged for Entei Incense alongside Entei Biscuits. Entei Incense, but especially Entei Biscuits (like the previous Raikou Incense and Raikou Biscuits), will make it easier to lure and befriend Entei during daily research. The Entei Biscuits will increase Entei's friendship by a larger amount compared to regular Poke Biscuits. While the event is live, other Fire-type Pokemon will also appear at a higher rate such as Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Vulpix, Ninetales, Growlithe, Flareon, Cyndaquil, Quilava, and Typhlosion.

To obtain Entei Mane, players will have to complete special weekly missions that will reward Entei Mane. Entei's sleep style will be Snoozing and its exclusive main skill is Helper Boost (Fire). Helper Boost (Fire) activates by having different species of Fire-type Pokemon on your team, and this will then increase the amount of berries and ingredients earned through Entei's Helper Boost. The Fire Helper Pokemon players set will have their main skills boosted by one and three for week one and week two of the event respectively.

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If you're using an Android phone, the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 is one of the best smartwatches at your disposal. It's a particularly good fit for folks with a Galaxy S24, as the two are designed to sync flawlessly with each other, giving you an easy way to take phone calls, check texts, or keep up on your fitness goals. The Galaxy Watch6 is more enticing than usual today, as Samsung is running a buy one, get one free sale for Mother's Day.

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Since the Galaxy Watch6 starts at $300, this is a pretty great deal. Of course, there are a few caveats to be aware of before throwing down cash for Samsung's latest smartwatch. For one, this deal only applies to the Galaxy Watch6--not the Watch6 Classic. It's also important to note that the Galaxy Watch6 isn't compatible with iPhone.

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Ahead of the film's debut this August, a new poster for the Borderlands movie has arrived. As part of the CCXP event in Mexico City recently, director Eli Roth showed new footage of the film and debuted a poster that features the main cast assembling.

The footage was only shown to fans in attendance, but the poster is for everyone to enjoy. The slick and stylish poster shows the main characters, including Kevin Hart as Roland, Jamie Lee Curtis as Tannis, Cate Blanchett as Lilith, and Claptrap (voiced by Jack Black). The poster also includes the movie's tagline, which is "Chaos Loves Company."

¿cómo se dice “fuster clucks” en español? #CCXPMexico pic.twitter.com/wVBvRjitm0

— Borderlands (@BorderlandsFilm) May 4, 2024

Roth directed Borderlands, with Deadpool's Tim Miller stepping in for some reshoots. It's been a long road to release for the movie, as principal photography was completed in June 2021, but the movie is finally done and ready to debut theatrically on August 9.

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There will be a sequel to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Star Simu Liu said once again that he will reprise his superhero role, but he still can't say when that will happen.

Appearing on The Tonight Show, Liu was asked by host Jimmy Fallon about Shang-Chi 2. The actor joked with Fallon at first, teasing: "You want me to lose my job, is that it?" But then the actor reasserted that a follow-up is still planned. "Well look, I will say this: It's definitely happening," Liu said.

.@SimuLiu confirms there will be a @shangchi sequel! #FallonTonight pic.twitter.com/ZZpiXuVYrc

— The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) May 4, 2024

This comes just a month after Liu responded to a fan on Threads, promising that Shang-Chi would return within the MCU. At the time, it seemed vague on whether Liu was referring to a sequel or just his inclusion in another Marvel movie. In 2023, Liu also was optimistic about Shang-Chi 2 but noted that it was getting pushed back because the next Avengers was also getting delayed.

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Developer Sucker Punch has confirmed that players will need a PlayStation Network account in order to play the multiplayer portion of Ghost of Tsushima on PC.

Last week, Sucker Punch addressed player feedback on a player canceling their preorder of Ghost of Tsushima on Steam as a result of PlayStation wanting to link their Steam account to their PSN. The developer said that a PSN account was required to play Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, which is the game's multiplayer mode.

A PSN account is also required to use the new PlayStation Overlay feature that's being introduced with Ghost of Tsushima on PC. This feature connects PC players closer to the PlayStation ecosystem by letting them do things such as earn Trophies while playing the PC version of their games.

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Call of Duty veteran Dave Anthony, who worked on the series starting in the early 2000s and later helped create the Black Ops franchise, is selling his California mansion. Anthony has listed his mansion in Bel Air for a cool $26.995 million.

The home spans about 9,000 square feet and sits on about .7 acres in the luxurious neighborhood of Bel Air. It's a three-story, seven-bedroom home made of white brick and limestone, featuring hardwood floors with wood shipped over from German's Black Forest. The home also boasts a soundproof office that has a room hidden behind a bookcase.

“Call of Duty: Black Ops” creator Dave Anthony is putting his custom-built Bel-Air home on the market for $26.995 million. The seven-bedroom Los Angeles estate recalls the English countryside. https://t.co/CcZ1Gtft0Y

— WSJ Real Estate (@WSJRealEstate) May 2, 2024

Anthony and his wife Betim bought the property in 2010 for $3.5 million, but back then, it was a smaller, older home originally built in the 1940s that had leaks. Anthony told WSJ Real Estate that he decided to tear it down and rebuild. The new home as it stands today was completed in 2022.

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After the launch of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 in 2020, developer Vicarious Visions reportedly pitched a second remake for the third and fourth games, but these plans were nixed in favor of the developer working as a Call of Duty support studio. That's according to video game historian Liam Robertson at Did You Know Gaming (via VGC), who reported that Vicarious Visions originally planned to include THPS 3 and 4 in the remake, before the studio realized just how big the project was.

"We settled on adding some handling features from the later games to reflect the way people remember the old Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games," one of Robertson's VV sources claimed. "The improvements from THPS 3 seemed to bleed into people's memories of the first two. Eventually, it became clear that we didn't have time for more than 1 + 2, so the idea that we'd continue on and release 3 + 4 in some fashion was on the table."

Despite the success of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, Activision reportedly passed on the pitch so that VV could assist on Activision's biggest franchise, Call of Duty. The studio was eventually absorbed into Blizzard as a support team in April 2022 and rebranded to Blizzard Albany. In contrast, Toys for Bob recently parted ways with Activision Blizzard and it has reportedly reached a deal with Microsoft to fund its next title. As Microsoft now owns Activision Blizzard, there's also the possibility that this pitch could be revisited in the future now that the studio and the franchise is technically under new management.

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So far, the biggest mystery surrounding Star Wars: The Acolyte is why a former Padawan learner has become so hell-bent on getting revenge on the Jedi that she's trying to murder them one-by-one. A younger version of Mae (Amandla Stenberg) was briefly glimpsed as a child in the first trailer for The Acolyte, but the newly released video shows more of her rampage. That's why Mae's former mentor, Jedi Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae), resolves to confront her alone.

Since Mae is wielding knives instead of a red lightsaber, it suggests that she isn't affiliated with the Sith... at least not yet. In one of the most intriguing scenes from the new trailer, a masked member of the Sith confronts several Jedi. However, there aren't any additional clues as to who this Sith is, and if they are a master or an apprentice.

Carrie-Anne Moss leads the rest of the cast as Jedi Master Indara, with Manny Jacinto as Qimir, Dafne Keen as Jecki Lon, Charlie Barnett as Yord Fandar, Jodie Turner-Smith as Mother Aniseya, Rebecca Henderson as Vernestra Rwoh, Joonas Suotamo as Kelnacca, and Abigail Thorn as Ensign Eurus.

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