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That Was the Best Doctor Who Season Premiere in Years

io9 - Mon, 04/17/2017 - 09:49

Doctor Who made its welcome (and long overdue) return this past weekend, and it was all decidedly new: a new companion, new tone, and in some ways, a new sensibility from showrunner Steven Moffat, as compared to his past few seasons on the series. Still, for all its freshness, season 10's opening episode couldn’t help…

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Today's Best Deals: Anova Sous-Vide, Anker Audio, Civilization VI, and More

io9 - Mon, 04/17/2017 - 09:03

Your favorite Anker audio products, Civilization VI, and spring clothing for Prime members lead off Monday’s best deals.

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In the New Outlander Trailer, Life Goes On After a Heartrending Separation Through Time

io9 - Mon, 04/17/2017 - 08:31

As is traditional for this show (so far), the third season of Outlander will (mostly) follow the third book in Diana Gabaldon’ series, Voyager. And last night, Starz gave us a glimpse of what that will look like thank to this new trailer. Spoiler alert: pining, separation, and sadness.

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It Sounds Like We May Be Waiting Even Longer for Star Trek: Discovery

io9 - Mon, 04/17/2017 - 08:00

Rian Johnson offers some vague Last Jedi teasers. James Gunn has apparently talked with Kevin Feige about a wild idea for the Guardians of the Galaxy. The Man From UNCLE could be getting a sequel. Plus, good news for Fear the Walking Dead, and even more rumors about the next star of Doctor Who. It’s time for the…

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We're Finally Starting to See Solid Discounts On Civilization VI

io9 - Mon, 04/17/2017 - 07:25

Earlier Civilization games feature prominently in just about every PC gaming sale under the sun, but the price tag for Civ VI has been remarkably stubborn. Today though, Amazon’s offering it up for $40, the best price they’ve ever listed. Also available at Green Man Gaming. We don’t know how long this deal will last,…

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Star Wars' Vintage Collection Returns, and More Toy News From Celebration

io9 - Sun, 04/16/2017 - 15:30

Hasbro’s Star Wars Celebration panel debuted some of the new figures for 2017 and 2018, including a brand-new Thrawn and a surprising fan poll winner from the Expanded Universe. However, the biggest and coolest news has to be the return of the beloved Vintage Collection.

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Macro Scifi Film Engulfs You in Another World

io9 - Sun, 04/16/2017 - 14:15

Scifi nowadays tends to rely on CGI— and by rely, I mean completely depend on it. It’s not surprising, since scifi is about inventing people, places, and things that don’t exist, but it can sometimes feel rather lifeless. A new scifi short ditches the CGI to bring another planet to life. After all, Mother Nature can…

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The Star Wars Rebels Season Four Premiere Features Indiana Jones Action and a Shyamalan Ending

io9 - Sun, 04/16/2017 - 13:00

The fourth and final season of Star Wars Rebels won’t debut until the fall, but the first part of the season premiere screened at Star Wars Celebration.

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Your Decisions at the New Star Wars Theme Parks Will Have Consequences

io9 - Sun, 04/16/2017 - 11:45

When Star Wars themed lands open at Walt Disney World and Disneyland in 2019, things are going to be interactive. Maybe, a little too interactive.

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Stranger Things, Thanos, and Carrie Fisher Get the Easter Egg Treatment

io9 - Sun, 04/16/2017 - 10:30

Artist Barak Hardley continues his annual tradition of painting a crap-ton of pop culture Easter eggs, and this year’s collection has a lot of laughs, a few tears, and punching a Nazi frog.

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The Rick And Morty Mods For GTA V Are Way Too Real 

io9 - Sun, 04/16/2017 - 10:15

The mods transform Grand Theft Auto V into a bloodbath of surreal, familial dysfunction. Like the “Look Who’s Purging Now” episode from season 2, but way more fucked up.

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Sunday's Best Deals: PowerBeats3, Zippo, Adjustable Dumbbells, and More

io9 - Sun, 04/16/2017 - 09:52

Breathable boxer briefs, Apple’s PowerBeats3, and popular adjustable dumbbells lead off Sunday’s best deals.

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The Last Jedi Planet of Crait Is Coming to Disney's Star Tours

io9 - Sun, 04/16/2017 - 09:15

We saw a brief glimpse in the first trailer for The Last Jedi and soon, you’ll be able to visit there yourself.

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Your Spoiler-Filled Discussion Thread for Doctor Who's Season 10 Premiere

io9 - Sat, 04/15/2017 - 21:05

After what feels like ages, The Doctor is back! And this time, he’s brought along a new best friend in the form of Bill Potts. We’ll have a full recap of “The Pilot” up Monday morning, for now, unleash your spoiler-laden thoughts on Doctor Who’s return in this conveniently placed thread!

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Celebrate Another Year of Star Wars Mania with a Recreation of 'That' Rogue One Scene

io9 - Sat, 04/15/2017 - 16:30

Star Wars Celebration, being the galaxy-engulfing behemoth that it is, has had its share of hyped reveals and trailers this year. But there have also been some genuinely cool little moments. I’d definitely call this one of them.

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Star Wars Battlefront II Will Tell a Canon Story of Imperial Revenge (and Have Last Jedi DLC)

io9 - Sat, 04/15/2017 - 14:00

Star Wars Battlefront II will give players a totally new Star Wars experience. And, this time, it’s going to count.

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The Full Star Wars Battlefront II Trailer Reveals a Brand New Character

io9 - Sat, 04/15/2017 - 13:45

The first, full Star Wars Battlefront II trailer is here. In it, you get a glimpse of a brand new character, one you’ll get to explore in a full single player campaign.

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There Was a Very Subtle Thrawn Reference in Rogue One

io9 - Sat, 04/15/2017 - 13:25

By now we’ve talked about the Star Wars Rebels references in Rogue One until we are blue in the face. And, in this case, that pun is intended.

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Negan and Ed Sheeran Are a Surprisingly Perfect Duo in 'Shape of You' Remix

io9 - Sat, 04/15/2017 - 12:30

Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” is one of those annoyingly catchy songs that just worms its way into your ears whether you like it or not. Therefore, it kind of makes sense to pair it up with a guy who physically wormed his way in and out of several ears... and by that I mean he bashed their brains in.

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Watch the Emotional Trailer For the Fourth and Final Season of Star Wars Rebels

io9 - Sat, 04/15/2017 - 11:10

Yup, you read that right. At Star Wars Celebration Orlando it was announced that the upcoming fourth season of Star Wars Rebels will be its last, but it looks like they’re going out with what looks like the most emotional season yet.

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