‘Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls’ Patch 2.2.0 Now Live

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‘Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls’ Patch 2.2.0 Now Live

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Christian Post Report – An image from the video game Diablo III.

The next patch of “Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls,” Patch 2.2.0 went live last April 7, released by Blizzard. The patch first went live in the Americas, with Asia and Europe following soon after.

The latest patch of the action role-playing game is said to bring new treasure goblins, legendary items and an improved crafting experience, as reported in IGN. Treasure goblins when caught by players, bring riches to those who catch them.

The improvements are mostly found in the game’s Adventure Mode which includes the addition of three new treasure goblins. According to the IGN report, players are given the chance to increase their blood shard cap by “earning new personal records in Solo Greater Rifts, the randomized dungeons in Adventure Mode.” These blood shards can be spent as one goes through Kadala in the town areas of the game.

Among the new items introduced in the patch are two new legendary potions, two new legendary gems and new armor sets for selected classes: Wizard, Barbarian and Demon Hunter.

Patch 2.2.0 also allows players to craft gems and items in quantities, rather than clicking through several items at once.

According to another report in Venture Capital Post, a PC gamer commented on the patch’s ability to give the player access to a bottomless potion instead of the usual regular health potions that run out.

The game is the third installment in the “Diablo” game franchise. It was first released in May and June 2012 for PC and OSX. The console version followed in September for the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360. Next generation consoles got their version almost two years after, in 2014.

The main premise of the game is that players need to defeat the Lord of Terror, Diablo. Players need to choose one of six character classes – Barbarian, Demon Hunter, Monk, Witch Doctor, Wizard or Crusader (this is only available with the expansion pack, “Reaper of Souls.”)

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‘Attack on Titan’ Season 2 News: Release Date, Live Action Film News and Updates (VIDEO)

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‘Attack on Titan’ Season 2 News: Release Date, Live Action Film News and Updates (VIDEO)

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Christian Post Report – “Attack on Titan” season two will be released by 2016, the series’ actors and director have confirmed.

The television adaptation of the popular Japanese manga series, “Attack on Titan” season two has been confirmed for release in 2016, the television series’ actors, Yuki Kaji, Marina Inoue and Yui Ishikawa, and their director Tetsuro Araki have said.

The first season of the series covered over half of the manga material available since it started airing in October 2014, and the production team has decided to delay season two to 2016 to await more chapters to be published.

Fans may expect season two to show less filler episodes than the previous season, news which may be met with approval from manga series followers who are looking forward to the TV adaptation to stay true to the existing 15 tankōbon volumes.

Two original video animation prequels have already been released – “Attack on Titan: No Regrets, Birth of Levi” in December 9 last year and in April 9, to compensate fans of the series for the long wait between show seasons.

Meanwhile, two live action “Attack on Titan” movies, produced by Toho Studios, the same production outfit bringing the “Godzilla” franchise to theaters in 2016, are making their entrance to US theaters in late summer and autumn this year.

The two films will be released in consecutively in August and September, and the news has been greeted by mixed reactions from fans, some of whom predict the live action adaptations may tarnish the image of the beloved anime series. However, many of the manga and TV series followers have reportedly expressed their approval for the films’ casting.

“Attack on Titan” revolves around the story of Eren Yeager and his adopted sister Mikasa Ackerman, who, together with their childhood playmate, Armin Arlert, join the military to defend the human race against gigantic creatures known as Titans that invade human settlements and snack on the denizens.

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‘Wonder Woman’ Director Leaves Production, Cites Creative Differences

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‘Wonder Woman’ Director Leaves Production, Cites Creative Differences

Wonder Woman Michelle MacLaren (Photo: The Wrap/File)

Christian Post Report – Michelle MacLaren will no longer direct “Wonder Woman.”

The production for the upcoming film “Wonder Woman” is experiencing delays as Variety reported director Michelle MacLaren opts out due to creative differences with the team.

“Given creative differences, Warner Bros. and Michelle MacLaren have decided not to move forward with plans to develop and direct ‘Wonder Woman’ together,” the studio said in a statement.

The former director of several “Game of Thrones” and “Breaking Bad” episodes was selected from a list of female directors when Warner Bros and DC wanted to interject a woman’s perspective into the film. Although there are no confirmations yet, many speculate that a male director would take over the production.

MacLaren’s departure from the film sparks rumors that the superhero productions are having difficulties working with female directors. A similar incident also occurred in 2011 when Patty Jenkins was replaced by Alan Taylor as the director of “Thor: The Dark World.”

Developed on multiple tracks, Wonder Woman’s script is said to be heavily influenced by MacLaren. This development would be a big loss to the film. To date, there are no reports citing changes in the release date. The movie adaptation of the comic book character is set for release on June 23, 2017.

Meanwhile, the film will still feature Gal Gadot for the titular role. Casting for the male lead role is still ongoing. Rumors are circulating that the love interest of ‘Wonder Woman’ Scott Eastwood would be played by Steve Trevor. Sources have since denied the rumors.

Warner Bros and DC is yet to release details about the movie plot, but fans are speculating that it could be a continuation of where Gadot’s character will stand after “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.”

“Wonder Woman” would be Gadot’s first major film after her acting stints in television series’ including “Game of Thrones” and “Breaking Bad.”

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Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Confirmed for Xperia Z Ultra, Z3 Dual, Z1 and Z1 Compact

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Christian Post Report – Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

After Sony started pushing the Android 5.0 Lollipop updates to the Xperia Z2 and the Xperia Z3 Compact in March, the company recently announced that they will start rolling out the much awaited update to other Z series phones.

Starting April 13, Sony has the following phones lined up for updates: the Xperia Z Ultra, the Xperia Z3 Dual, the Xperia Z1 and the Xperia Z1 Compact.

According to a report in iDigitalTimes, the update will be made available through Over-The-Air or OTA. In order for phone owners to check if they are eligible for an update, they must go to Settings, then About Phone, then System Updates and select Check for Updates. The rollout is likely to happen in phases so users are advised to check for updates once in a while. It is also important that the phone is fully charged as downloading the update may take some time.

After this line up, the next Sony phones that will receive the update are the dual-SIM phones, the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra and the Xperia C3. The rollout for these will start next week.

A report in Tech Times cited that the next in line are the older Xperia Z phone models. This will complete Sony’s promise that the Lollipop update will be provided to its Xperia Z series. The models included are the Xperia Z, the Xperia ZR and the Xperia ZL. The Xperia Tablet Z is also said to receive the update.

The report also said that although Sony has made the update available to the said phones, rollout is still very much dependent on the different mobile carriers in the different countries.

Sony is one of the few mobile phone makers who made it a point to bring the OS update even to older models of its flagship phones, the Z series. Owners of non-Z series phones however are still waiting for news if the update will ever reach their phones.

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‘Pitch Perfect 3’ News: Sequel A Go, Only Rebel Wilson On Board So Far

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‘Pitch Perfect 3’ News: Sequel A Go, Only Rebel Wilson On Board So Far

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Christian Post Report – The cast of Pitch Perfect 2 with director Elizabeth Banks

While fans of the cult classic “Pitch Perfect” are anticipating the movie’s sequel “Pitch Perfect 2” on May 15, one of the film’s stars have already confirmed that there will be a third sequel. Rebel Wilson, who plays one of the Barden Bella characters, Fat Amy, recently told a reporter that she has signed on to be part of said sequel.

According to a report in Hollywood Life, Los Angeles Times reporter Amy Kaufman shared the news through a tweet on April 10 that said: “News: Rebel Wilson just told me that there will be a third Pitch Perfect and she recently signed on to be in it (She doesn’t know abt Kendrick.)”

Anna Kendrick also plays another pivotal character in the film, Beca Mitchell who is the leader of the Barden Bellas. Other cast members in the second film are Brittany Snow, Anna Camp and Skylar Astin. The director of “Pitch Perfect 2,” Elizabeth Banks, is also a member of the cast.

It is not yet known if anyone else from the original cast have been signed on. The sequel’s plot is also not known. Although it is likely that if there is a sequel, it will follow the adventures and misadventures of the acapella group, the Barden Bellas.

“Pitch Perfect 2” follows the group after they gained some prestige after winning the national collegiate championship. In this film however, some of the characters from the first film are already graduates, but this did not bar their appearance in the second film, such as that of Adam Devine as Bumper, Britanny Snow as Chloe Beale and Anna Camp as Aubrey Posen. This time around, the group faces another challenge of winning an international aca pella competition, which has never been won by an American group.

A report in SlashFilm also cites that if “Pitch Perfect 3” was indeed happening, the film’s writers have to contend with the fact that its lead characters Beca and Fat Amy are graduating seniors in the sequel. This means that they have to think of some creative way to bring them back in the third film.

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Björn Ulvaeus Hints at ABBA Reunion With ‘Mamma Mia! The Party’

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Björn Ulvaeus Hints at ABBA Reunion With ‘Mamma Mia! The Party’

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Christian Post Report – Björn Ulvaeus poses in front an ABBA poster.

A cryptic message from Björn Ulvaeus about a big announcement sent Abba fans in a frenzy. Just last week, the Swedish composer launched a website, “Mamma Mia! The Party,” along with a statement: “new entertainment experiment that I will tell everyone about on Wednesday.”

When quizzed of details about the project, even PR agents are mum when quizzed about the details of the said project. But this has not stopped fans of the group to speculate that the much-awaited reunion could be in the works. An Abba reunion has long been in the rumors mills, as some of the group’s former members have hinted in past interviews.

However some of Abba fans were quick to dismiss the reunion of the group who split in the 1980s.

Roxanne Dickson, an Australian fan, said to The Local: “I doubt it will be a reunion – and most serious fans would agree that will not happen. There has been a suggestion of a Mamma Mia themed dinner party for 100 people and then a performance. Sounds like fun, but only for the 100. I think we all hope it will be something all fans can enjoy – not just a select few.”

Composed of Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Agnetha Fältskog, Abba dominated the music scene in the 1970s. Their memorable win at the Eurovision Song Contest for Sweden in 1974 propelled their popularity. The group recorded international hits “Mamma Mia”, “Thank You for the Music”, and “Dancing Queen.”

At the height of their success, Ulvaeus and Fältskog tied the knot. While Andersson and Lyngstad, also married back then, divorced.

After much success, the group finally split in 1982. Lyngstad and Fältskog went on to pursue solo careers. Ulvaeus and Andersson continued to write for musicals, including “Mamma Mia!,” which became a hit feature film starring Meryl Streep and Swedish Stellan Skarsgård.

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Season 11 News, Spoilers: Meredith and Arizona Look Back at a Horrible Plane Crash

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Season 11 News, Spoilers: Meredith and Arizona Look Back at a Horrible Plane Crash

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Christian Post Report – Official poster for season 11 of Grey’s Anatomy

According to spoiler reports, the next episode of the hit medical TV drama series “Grey’s Anatomy” Season 11 is said to bring back some painful memories for Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Arizona (Jessica Capshaw).

A report posted by the Ecumenical News said that an incident involving a small plane crash will send the doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital in a red alert mode. However, two of its personnel (Mer and Arizona) will see the tragedy in a different light.

In the episode titled “One Flight Down,” horrible memories of death and destruction will flash before Mer’s eyes who, apparently, have lost one of her loved ones in a similar accident back in season eight.

Arizona’s personal case can be seen as even worse when her legs were amputated following the plane crash.

This new incident will apparently affect their professional duties. A promotional video for the upcoming episode saw the two women crouching in the supplies closet, which clearly suggests that they find it hard to face the horrors once again.

In the matters of the heart, a separate promo clip meanwhile indicates that Derek (Patrick Dempsey) is missing which will bring further worries to Mer.

“Derek missed his meeting in D.C. this morning. I called him and he did not pick up. I have not heard from him all day. 5 o’clock is my deadline. If there’s no news by then, I will go home and freak out,” Meredith said.

“You are freaking out now, aren’t you?” Maggie (Kelly McCreary) said.

“Yes,” Mer replied.

Could Dr. Shepherd have been in the plane? Or was he out again for something that Mer has long been so afraid about?

Find the answers when “Grey’s Anatomy” Season 11 airs this Thursday, April 16 on ABC.

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Fallout 4 Release Date on PS4, Xbox, PC Latest News: Will 7 Year Wait Finally End in June 2015?

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Fallout 4 Release Date on PS4, Xbox, PC Latest News: Will 7 Year Wait Finally End in June 2015?

Christian Post Report – For seven years, fans of Bethesda’s “Fallout 4” waited aimlessly for when the game will finally be released. It is likely that Bethesda will launch the highly anticipated game in June during the Electronic Entertainment Expo, which Bethesda will attend for the first time. However, gamers will need to stretch their patience a little more since the release date of the game will probably be around November, which is when most big titles are released.

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Fallout 4

Since Bethesda gives out limited information about its titles, fans of the game are left nothing but speculations. As early as 2013, speculations about “Fallout 4” are abound, even spawning a hoax website and an alleged leaked information from Kotaku detailing that the game is set in Boston.

Other rumors claim the game could be set in Boston. However, developers were quick to confirm that the setting would either be in Chicago or New York. Also spreading are rumors that the said game will not be launched on an Xbox 360 or Playstation 3, which points to speculations that the game would have improved visuals that requires use of improved hardware like that of the next gen PS4 and Xbox One.

In the report by International Business Times about senior multiplayer designer Josh Hamrick moving to Bethesda Softworks, rumors spread that the anticipated single-player video game will incorporate a multiplayer option. If this happens Bethesda seems to haved upped the ante in its games.

With the limited information Bethesda is feeding its hungry fans, E3 event could be the only answer everyone is waiting for. Bethesda looks to have something big in store for its fans. Bethesda will not plan out a big event like E3 if they don’t have anything significant to give out to their fans.

Other titles expected during the E3 include “Elder Scrolls 6” and “Wolfenstein.”

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‘The Big Bang Theory’ Season 8 News, Spoilers: NASA Enlists Raj; Penny Torn Between Her Life-Long Dream and Budding Career

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‘The Big Bang Theory’ Season 8 News, Spoilers: NASA Enlists Raj; Penny Torn Between Her Life-Long Dream and Budding Career

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Christian Post Report – The Cast of The Big Bang Theory

This week’s episode of the hit CBS sitcom, “The Big Bang Theory,” will surely bring some interesting things to the small screens. For a start, there’s the talk about some extra-terrestrial beings involving the boys. Meanwhile, there’s also Penny who will be put in a dilemma.

According to Christian Today, the episode titled “The Communication Deterioration” will see Raj (Kunal Nayyar) getting enlisted by the NASA to develop a message which they would use to communicate with the extraterrestrials.

Of course, the ever curious bunch, Sheldon (Jim Parsons), Leonard (Johnny Galecki), and Howard (Simon Helberg), hops on the project to help their friend. But apparently, their genius ideas won’t synch in with each other and this creates some disagreement between them.

Trouble consequently ensues when the intergalactic creatures get hold of one Sheldon’s videos. The aliens interpreted it as a message of war.

While the ETs are brewing up their plans to invade Earth, Penny (Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting) is in a big dilemma of choosing between her lucrative pharmaceutical job and the chance to pursue her life-long dream of being an actress.

It was revealed earlier that Penny has to give up her dreams of making it big in the Hollywood after she landed a promising job.

However, she will once again be put in a predicament when the news of an audition for a Kevin Smith film reaches her ears.

Will she take on the opportunity to finally fulfill her dreams or will she play it safe in the downside?

Find out when “The Big Bang Theory” Season 8 airs this Thursday, April 16 at 8 p.m. on CBS.

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Facebook Updates 2015 News: Trending in Five Categories

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Facebook Updates 2015 News: Trending in Five Categories

Facebook continue to improve its features and update its security protocols to give its users worthwhile experience while updating their statuses on the social media platform. In its latest update, Facebook rolls out its “Trending” section that allows users to see the topics and headlines that might be of interest to them.

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Facebook Trending section now available in selected countries.

Taking after the “Trending Topics”of Twitter, Facebook launched in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, and India their own “Trending” section with the social media’s web homepage sidebar. The sidebar will feature lists of words and phrases highly mentioned. It also includes a brief explanation of why those particular words and phrases are trending. This format frees the users of having to follow through several hashtags to identify the main source of the topic, which is what happens with Twitter’s “Trending Topics.”

“The description next to the topic is actually a headline that provides context around the topic and what is causing it to trend. We have rules in place that work to select concise, accurate, informative headlines,” a Facebook representative said.

The section will have five categories: Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Business, and Science and Technology. According to VentureBeat, Facebook is working on incorporating the update on its mobile apps.

This new addition to Facebook is beneficial for marketers that have contents that match category niches as they can target their audiences who “follow” trending topics included in the list. It would also be home to most news outfits wanting to get more exposure and user engagement.

This is a good addition to the social media app, however, to be able to efficiently maximize this feature, more Facebook users would need to post publicly because Facebook will only show a feed of links and posts according to updates from users who have the “Follow” feature that will allow people (even non-friends) to read public posts.

“Trending” will be accessible to Facebook users in several countries in the next few weeks.

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