• How to Watch the Underworld Moves in Chronological Order

    The Underworld franchise, starring Kate Beckinsale, tells the story of the eternal war between vampires and lycans through the viewpoint of the elite vampire assassin Selene. Since 2003, these films have developed quite a cult following despite not reviewing overly well.

    If you have ever been curious about watching the Underworld movies, we’ve created this (mostly) spoiler-free guide to help you decide whether to watch the story unfold chronologically or in release order, as they are both great options!

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    The Underworld Movies in Chronological Order

    1. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009)

    Where to Watch: HBO Max

    Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is actually the third film in the Underworld series, but it takes place earliest in the timeline and serves as a prequel to the first film. Instead of starring Kate Beckinsale, Rise of the Lycans takes place in 1402, and follows Michael Sheen’s Lucian, a lycan raised by the vampire elder Viktor (Bill Nighy), as he navigates the events that lead to the Vampire-Lycan war.

    2. Underworld: Endless War – Part I (2011)

    Where to Watch: Watch on YouTube or the Underworld Trilogy: The Essential Collection Blu-Ray

    Underworld: Endless War is the title of a series of short animated films that span over a century and tell the early story of Selene, the elite vampire assassin known as a Death Dealer who serves as the main protagonist of the Underworld franchise. While Kate Beckinsale originated the role Laura Harris voices Selene for these animated shorts that were released ahead of Underworld: Awakening. Part I takes place in 1890 and sees Selene tracking three Lycan brothers who are terrorizing the city.

    3. Underworld: Endless War – Part II (2011)

    Where to Watch: Watch on YouTube or the Underworld Trilogy: The Essential Collection Blu-Ray

    Part II of Endless Wars takes place nearly 80 years later in 1967 and once again takes place in Paris. In this new story, Selene has come back to the city to investigate reports of the two remaining Lycan brothers.

    4. Underworld (2003)

    Where to Watch: HBO Max

    The first film in the franchise to see release, Underworld and takes place in London around the year 2003. The film introduces audiences to the universe of Underworld and the secret history of vampires and lycans. Selene (Beckinsale) has dedicated her life to ridding the world of lycans, but that life is turned upside down when Michael (Scott Speedman), the human she begins falling for, is bitten by one.

    5. Underworld: Evolution (2006)

    Where to Watch: TubiTV (With Ads)

    This first sequel dives much deeper into the history of vampires and lycans and puts Selene and Michael at odds with their respective clans. Their attempt to fix the rift between their two species is hindered by the vampire elder Markus (Tony Curran).

    6. Underworld: Endless War – Part III (2011)

    Where to Watch: Watch on YouTube or the Underworld Trilogy: The Essential Collection Blu-Ray

    The third and final Underworld: Endless War short is set in 2012 and brings Selene back to Paris one last time to once and for all finish Krandrill, the last remaining lycan brother. This time, she has Michael Corvin alongside her to help.

    7. Underworld: Awakening (2012)

    Where to Watch: HBO Max

    Underworld: Awakening picks up in a time when the government and public have learned about the existence of vampires and lycans and takes place not too long after Underworld: Evolution. Humans want to study these vampires to harness their power, and that drive causes many around the world to begin hunting them. Selene is captured and imprisoned in cryogenic suspension for 12 years, which brings the story to roughly 2015. When she wakes, vampires and lycans are nearly extinct and she goes on a mission to escape and find Michael.

    8. Underworld: Blood Wars (2017)

    Where to Watch: TubiTV (With Ads)

    Underworld: Blood Wars, the most recent entry in the franchise, takes place a few years after Awakening, although the exact year isn’t really revealed. In this story, Selene is being hunted by both the lycan clan and the vampire faction that betrayed her, and she embarks on a mission to stop this eternal war between the two species once and for all.

    Underworld Movies in Release Order

    • Underworld (2003)
    • Underworld: Evolution (2006)
    • Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009)
    • Underworld: Endless War (Parts I-III) (2011)
    • Underworld: Awakening (2012)
    • Underworld: Blood Wars (2016)

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    Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

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    Daily Deals: 55″ Sony A80J OLED 4K TV for Under $1K, 48″ LG C1 OLED 4K TV for $797

    If you're in the market for a new OLED TV, today is a good day to jump on one. The Sony A80J 55" OLED 4K TV is down to the lowest price we've ever seen for a new 55" OLED TV from either LG or Sony. If you want something smaller, for example as a gaming PC monitor, the LG C1 48" OLED 4K TV is down to under $800. That's as phenomenal price for one of the best gaming monitors on the market. In other deal news, score a WD P10 2TB portable game drive for only $39.98, the HP Reverb G2 VR headset for only $399, or a 1TB PS5 SSD for only $110.

    55" Sony A80J 4K OLED TV for $998

    Supports 4K @ 120Hz for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X gamers

    Sony's 55" OLED TV dropped in price today; whereas normally Sony OLEDs are pricier than LG OLEDs, that's not the case right now. The Sony A80J is $100 less than LG's 55" C1 and $800 less tahn LG's 55" C2. The A80J is a true OLED 4K TV with near infinite contrast ratios, best-in-class black levels, excellent color rendition, and super fast response times. It also supports 4K @ 120Hz over HDMI 2.1.

    48" LG C1 4K OLED Smart Gaming TV for $797

    Supports 4K @ 120Hz for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X gamers

    This is the lowest price we've seen for both the 48" TV. Yes this is a TV, but it happens to be one of the best gaming PC monitors as well. Compared to traditional LED LCD TVs, OLED panels offer better image quality, deeper blacks, better contrast ratio, wider color gamut, and super fast response times. OLED TVs excel at both gaming and viewing 4K HDR content. In terms of general usability, they consume less power and they're very thin and sit flusher against the wall. Amongst OLED TVs, the LG C1 is oft considered the flag bearer; it's the one TV that all other OLED TVs are compared against. The LG OLED TV boasts several generations of optimizations under its belt and the latest C1 model is future proofed with technology like HDMI 2.1 (4K @ 120Hz), variable refresh rate, G-SYNC, the newest LG A9 Gen4 processor and a revamped webOS smart TV interface.

    PS5 Compatible XPG 1TB M.2 SSD for $109.99

    The XPG Gammix S70 Blade is the least expensive 1TB PS5 compatible SSD available right now. Just because it's the cheapest doesn't mean it's the slowest. In fact, the S70 is actually one of the fastest SSDs available with transfer rates up to 7,400 MB/s. It's on par with the likes of the WD Black SN850, the Samsung 980 Pro, or the Seagate Firecude 530. This is a PCIe Gen4 SSD that was pretty much released specifically for PS5 gamers in order to double or triple the storage capacity of their PS5 without limiting the speed. To make this deal even sweeter, it already comes with a very low-profile heatsink.

    WD Black P10 2TB Portable Game Drive for $39.98

    This is an excellent price for one of the fastest portable hard drives around. It boasts speeds of up to 140MB/s. Sure that's not as fast as an SSD, but can you get a 2TB portable SSD for less than $40? Even though it's marketed as a game drive, it performs just as well as a standard portable hard drive.

    HP Reverb G2 VR Headset

    The Reverb G2 normally sells for $599, but the HP Store has it for $200 off. That makes it the same price as the Oculus Quest 2 256gb model but with some significant upgrades under the hood. The Reverb G2 sports the second highest resolution of any VR headset with 2160×2160 pixels per eye (even more than the already impressive Quest 2's 1832×1920 resolution), manual IPD adjustment, a far more robust headstrap than the Quest 2, inside-out tracking that doesn't require external sensors, and off-ear headphones so they don't get as grimy and maintains your peripheral hearing.

    Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda

    Score a rare 20% off this popular little Zelda collectible. The Game & Watch is a miniature retro handheld game system that comes preloaded with The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. It's very well designed with a vibrant full color 2.36" LCD screen and intuitive control buttons, all in a tiny footprint that can even fit in your pocket. Walmart is currently the only vendor that has it at this price.

    55" Hisense U8G 4K Android TV for $599

    HDMI 2.1 for 4K @ 120Hz

    Thie Hisense U8G is a fantastic TV at a budget price. It's one of the highest end TVs that Hisense sells and its picture quality competes with the top-end LED LCD TV models from Samsung, LG, and Sony. The U8G is the 2021 model that replaces the 2020 U9G. It has two HDMI 2.1 ports and a native 120Hz panel so it can push 4K @ 120Hz with PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles. It does a great job at displaying HDR content thanks to its high peak brightness and excellent black levels. It also makes a good gaming TV since it has a fast response time. Don't be fooled into thinking this is a bad TV because of the brand; it's one of the best 55" TV you'll find in this price range.

    Logitech BRIO 4K Ultra HD Webcam for $140

    If you want the best video quality from a consumer webcam, there's nothing better than the Logitech BRIO. It's capable of streaming 4K at 30fps or 1080p at 60fps. It also includes a privacy shutter and supports Windows Hello. The Logitech BRIO normally retails for $200, but it's currently almost $60 (30%) off on Amazon.

    55% off Polypropylene Ninja Training Sword

    Whether you're a ninja in training or a cosplayer, having a non-life-threatening replica ninja sword on hand is practical and convenient. Get two so you can spar with a buddy. This polypropylene sword measures 33.5" long and includes a sword guard.

    Razer Anzu Smart Glasses

    These Razer smart glasses retail for a ridiculous $199.99. Fortunately, they're on sale today for a much more reasonable price of $59.97. The Razer Anzu glasses comes with two types of interchangeable lenses; blue-light filtering lenses for PC use and polarized lenses for outdoor use. They also feature a built-in mic and bluetooth speaker for hands-free calling.

    4 Free Months of Amazon Music Unlimited

    Log into your Amazon Prime account to see this deal

    If you're an Amazon Prime member and you've never signed up for Amazon Music Unlimited, you can get 4 months of service completely free. Amazon Music Unlimited normally costs $9.99/mo. You get access to millions of songs similar to other streaming services like Spotify or Pandora. You can choose from preset playlists for pick out specific songs and build your own. Since music streaming services can rack up in price and don't offer too many discounts or free months, this is a deal worth signing up for.

    3 Free Months of Audible Premium Plus

    Log into your Amazon Prime account to see this deal

    This is another targeted deal for Amazon Prime members who have never subscribed for the Audible Premium Plus service. That's right, no hidden fees, no cost, just a straight-up 3-month free trial including three audiobooks of your choosing. That's an outstanding deal considering the membership would usually set you back $14.95 per month, so in total you're saving almost $45 overall on the service.

    Alienware Aurora R10 RTX 3080 Gaming PC for $1673

    Amazon has the best price on this RTX 3080 equipped Alienware Aurora gaming PC. It's $150 cheaper than getting the same configuration from Dell directly even compared to Dell's sale price. In addition to the powerful RTX 3080 GPU, this PC boasts a liquid-cooled AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.

    Dell S2721DGF 27" 1440p GSYNC Gaming Monitor

    This excellent monitor has hit a new price low for Black Friday. It's one of the best 27" gaming monitors you can buy for under $500. The S2721DGF boasts a high quality IPS panel (better than the VA panel found on the popular S3220DGF model). It features wide viewing angles and excellent color rendition including 98% DCI-P3 color coverage, a super fast 1ms response time and up to 165Hz refresh rate through the DisplayPort. It's also FreeSync Premium Pro and G-SYNC compatible.

    Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3080 GPU for $769.99

    These are easily the best prices we've seen for an RTX 3080 video card since launch. At this price point, the RTX 3080 is a better value than the 3080 Ti, which costs at least $250 more at reputable vendors. The performance gap between the 3080 and 3080 Ti is about 3%, hardly noticeable. The 3080 is significantly more powerful than the previous generation's flagship RTX 2080 SUPER. This is the card you want to get if you plan to game at 4K.

    Razer Iskur X Gaming Chair

    The price of the Razer Iskur chair has dropped by a whopping $150 down to $249.99. This is a fantastic price for a Razer Iskur gaming chair. The Iskur X model is very similar to the original Iskur model. It lacks the adjustable lumbar spline and has 2D armrests instead of 3D, but the build quality and premium materials are identical. It's a superior chair than Razer's economically priced Enki chair, and with this discount it's cheaper too! The Razer Iskur commands a high retail price tag for a reason; it's well-engineered with plenty of high quality materials and usable features. It's upholstered in multi-layered synthetic leather that's more durable than PU leather. There's also plenty of high density foam cushioning to keep you comfortable during intense gaming marathons.

    New 2022 Apple MacBook Pro 14" M2 Laptop

    We're finally seeing a 2022 Apple MacBook Pro laptop equipped with the brand new M2 chip in the wild. Amazon has the 14" model up for sale right now for a very reasonable MSRP of $1299. The new M2 chip is reported to be about 18% more powerful than the previous generation M1 chip, which was already a speed demon for its price range. The M2 chip is also extremely power efficient, with this laptop boasting up to 20 hours of battery life on a single charge. In addition to the new M2 CPU, this laptop features a gorgeous 13" Retina display with 500 nits of brightness and P3 wide color, 10-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.

    Masterbuilt Gravity 560 Digital Charcoal Smoker

    Let me preface by saying that I have owned this particular smoker for the past few years and have done no less than fifty ribs, tri-tips, roasts, and smoked salmon candy in this unit. I highly recommend it. A digitally controlled fan conveys smoky hot air from the gravity fed chute to the main chamber where your meat resides. It switches on and off based on the temp. It's simple (and thus not many things that can go wrong) and very effective. Cleanup is a cinch since the ash from the charcoal drops down to a removable pot in the lower chamber. Amazon currently has it for about $200 off MSRP.

    $120 Off Apple AirPods Max Headphones

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    Out July 29

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    48" Gigabyte AORUS 4K OLED Gaming Monitor

    This is the lowest price you'll find currently for a 48" 4K OLED gaming monitor that boasts HDMI 2.1 inputs for 4K @ 120Hz and VRR. That means this is a worthy monitor for your RTX 30 series equipped video card (which has HDMI 2.1 outputs) or a PS5 or Xbox Series X console. Unlike an LG OLED TV, it doesn't have TV-centric features, mostly notably Dolby Vision support and a built-in Smart TV interface, but it does make up for it with more connectivity options like DisplayPort, USB Type-C, and USB 3.0.

    $70 Off the Apple Watch Series 7

    $50 Off the Apple Watch SE

    The Series 7 is Apple's latest and greatest watch. The biggest upgrade the Series 7 has over the Series 6 is the display. It has the same always-on Retina display, but it's 20% bigger and features a more crack-resistant front crystal screen. It also adds on even more health-related features, like measuring your blood oxygen or taking an ECG. It's inarguably the best smartwatch on the market right now. If you don't need the health related features, you can save $100 and go with the Apple Watch SE instead. Despite the low price tag, this watch is still big on features, such as a large Retina OLED display, 2x faster CPU than the Series 3, heart rate monitoring, GPS, swimproof design, haptic feedback, and more.

    3 Months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $1

    Xbox Game Pass Ultimate normally costs $14.99 per month, but right now new customers can get 3 months for only $1. The sheer amount of value you get with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is impressive. This membership gives you both Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass for PC. Xbox Live Gold is required for online gaming. Xbox Game Pass gives you access to a huge library of games that is free as long as you maintain your membership. The list includes AAA games that you can play as early as launch day. These include Forza Horizon 5, Halo Infinite, Sniper Elite 5, Farming Simulator 2022, Microsoft Flight Simulator, and much more.

    New 42" LG Evo C2 4K OLED Gaming TV

    Supports 4K @ 120Hz for PS5 and Xbox Series X

    For many of you who have been patiently waiting for the LG Evo C2 42" 4K OLED TV, now you can rejoice. The majority of the 2022 Evo C2 lineup had been released earlier in the year, but for whatever reason LG had decided to hold off on its new 42" size until now. This highly anticipated TV is finally orderable on Amazon and ships immediately. The 42" replaces LG's 48" as its smallest 4K OLED TV on the market. It performs just as well as its larger sized siblings as a gaming TV, but where it really shines is as a gaming monitor for your PC.

    65" TCL 4-Series 4K Roku TV for $398

    55" for $298

    For most people, the two biggest priorities for a TV are (1) price and (2) size. That's why a TV like this TCL 4-series is so popular; if you're looking specifically for a 65" or 55" TV, you'd be hard pressed to find a lower price. This TCL TV offers solid picture quality without burning a hole in your wallet, and it even has built-in Roku smart TV functionality. It might not look as good as a $1500 TV, but you could fund the rest of your home entertainment or gaming system with the amount you just saved.

    Klipsch Promedia 2.1ch Computer Speakers

    Update: This is the newer model with wireless Bluetooth streaming.

    The Klipsch Promedia 2.1 speakers have been around for over 2 decades, but it's still considered one of the best computer speakers under $200. It's normally listed for $169.99, but today Walmart has it for only $89, a 48% savings. This THX-certified speaker set includes two satellite speakers with 3/4" soft dome tweeter with 3” midrange drivers and a 6.5" 200W powered subwoofer for some intense bass.

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    Destiny 2: Where Is Xur Today? Location and Exotic Items for July 1-5

    The animate sloppy joe, Xûr, is now live in Destiny 2 for the weekend until next week's reset. If you're looking to get your some shiny new Exotic armor or weapons for your Guardian, look no further.

    Each week, Xûr has a random assortment of Exotic armor, one for each Guardian class, as well as a random Exotic Weapon and an Exotic Engram available for purchase. In addition to his Exotic wares, he's got a random collection of Legendary weapons and armor to deck out your Guardians.

    We've rounded up all the info on Xûr for the week including where to find Xûr, which Exotic weapons and armor are available, as well as which Legendary weapons you should pick up, either for PvE or PvP.

    Where Is Xûr This Weekend?

    Xûr's location today can be found at Watcher's Grave on Nessus on July 1 through July 5. To reach him, travel to the landing point at Watcher's Grave. When you arrive, make for the red moss-covered tree straight ahead. Climb up the roots and you'll find Xûr waiting at the top to sell you exotic items and legendary weapons.

    What Is Xûr Selling This Weekend?

    Exotic Engram

    Lord of Wolves – Exotic Shotgun

    Celestial Nighthawk – Exotic Hunter Helmet

    • 3 Mobility
    • 27 Resilience
    • 2 Recovery
    • 16 Discipline
    • 16 Intellect
    • 2 Strength
    • Total: 66

    An Insurmountable Skullfort – Exotic Titan Helmet

    • 8 Mobility
    • 17 Resilience
    • 9 Recovery
    • 2 Discipline
    • 2 Intellect
    • 28 Strength
    • Total: 66

    Crown of Tempests– Exotic Warlock Helmet

    • 7 Mobility
    • 9 Resilience
    • 13 Recovery
    • 16 Discipline
    • 13 Intellect
    • 2 Strength
    • Total: 60

    It's helmet day, Guardians! If you're a Titan or a Hunter you've got some great, high-stat headpieces to adorn the hideously ugly character you thought would be funny to create 7 years ago and have regretted ever since. If you are a Hunter, this roll of Celestial Nighthawk is incredible and that exotic in general has almost always played a major roll in the game's meta — buy it immediately. Titans should also consider grabbing the Insurmountable Skullfort, although the roll isn't as good and that exotic in general isn't my favorite.

    Exotic Weapons

    Hawkmoon – Exotic Hand Cannon

    • Paracausal Shot
    • Polygonal Rifling
    • Alloy Magazine
    • Opening Shot
    • Polymer Grip

    Dead Man's Tale – Exotic Scout Rifle

    • Cranial Spike
    • Small Bore
    • High-Caliber Rounds
    • Snapshot Sights
    • Hand-Laid Stock

    The roll for Hawkmoon is pretty great this week if you're like me and love Opening Shot as a perk for this weapon! Dead Man's Tale…not so much — skip it!

    Legendary Weapons

    Seventh Seraph CQC-12 – Shotgun

    • Smallbore/Corkscrew Rifling
    • Assault Mag/Steady Rounds
    • Quickdraw
    • Shield Disorient
    • Reload Speed Masterwork

    Enigma's Draw – Sidearm

    • Shortspec SAS/Tactic SAS
    • Extended Mag/Ricochet Rounds
    • Zen Moment
    • Demolitionist
    • Handling Masterwork

    Cold Denial – Pulse Rifle

    • Extended Barrel/Full Bore
    • Armor-Piercing Rounds/Ricochet Rounds
    • Killing Wind
    • Multikill Clip
    • Accuracy Masterwork

    Falling Guillotine – Sword

    • Hungry Edge/Enduring Blade/Tempered Edge
    • Balanced Guard/Enduring Guard
    • Relentless Strikes
    • Whirlwind Blade
    • Impact Masterwork

    Deafening Whisper – Grenade Launcher

    • Confined Launch/Countermass
    • High-Velocity Rounds/Implosion Rounds
    • Auto-Loading Holster
    • Ambitious Assassin
    • Blast Radius Masterwork

    The Third Axiom – Pulse Rifle

    • Corkscrew Rifling/Smallbore
    • Ricochet Rounds/Light Mag
    • Slideshot
    • Sympathetic Arsenal
    • Handling Masterwork

    Farewell – Sidearm

    • Arrowhead Brake/Corkscrew Rifling
    • Tactical Mag/Steady Rounds
    • Heating Up
    • Thresh
    • Handling Masterwork

    My picks this week include the damage-centric roll on Falling Guillotine, a fantastic weapon that every Guardian should have in their back pocket, and Cold Denial, which has a pretty decent roll for a PvE pulse rifle. Deafening Whisper comes close, with some great grenade launcher perks, but without blinding grenades it falls short of my reccomendation.

    Warlock Legendary Armor

    For Warlocks, Xûr is selling the Bratech set which includes:

    Braytech Gloves

    • 25 Mobility
    • 2 Resilience
    • 2 Recovery
    • 12 Discipline
    • 10 Intellect
    • 9 Strength
    • Total: 60

    Braytech Chest Armor

    • 8 Mobility
    • 8 Resilience
    • 16 Recovery
    • 2 Discipline
    • 9 Intellect
    • 21 Strength
    • Total: 64

    Braytech Helmet

    • 18 Mobility
    • 2 Resilience
    • 12 Recovery
    • 10 Discipline
    • 16 Intellect
    • 6 Strength
    • Total: 64

    Braytech Leg Armor

    • 2 Mobility
    • 2 Resilience
    • 28 Recovery
    • 2 Discipline
    • 16 Intellect
    • 16 Strength
    • Total: 66

    Braytech Researcher's Bond

    A few good pieces of armor for Warlocks this week, but none more than those glorious boots, which have sky-high recovery and huge stat totals. Buy that immediately! The helmet and chest piece are also quite good rolls, though less universally so. If they fit a build you like then pick 'em up!

    Titan Legendary Armor

    For Titans, Xûr is selling the Braytech set which includes:

    Braytech Gauntlets

    • 20 Mobility
    • 2 Resilience
    • 7 Recovery
    • 22 Discipline
    • 2 Intellect
    • 6 Strength
    • Total: 59

    Braytech Chest Armor

    • 2 Mobility
    • 23 Resilience
    • 6 Recovery
    • 8 Discipline
    • 9 Intellect
    • 12 Strength
    • Total: 60

    Braytech Helmet

    • 2 Mobility
    • 9 Resilience
    • 16 Recovery
    • 7 Discipline
    • 9 Intellect
    • 14 Strength
    • Total: 57

    Braytech Leg Armor

    • 2 Mobility
    • 22 Resilience
    • 6 Recovery
    • 2 Discipline
    • 14 Intellect
    • 15 Strength
    • Total: 61

    Braytech Mark

    My fellow Titans…we have been bamboozled! This week's legendary armor is not good. Don't buy it.

    Hunter Legendary Armor

    For Hunters, Xûr is selling the Braytech set which includes:

    Braytech Grips

    • 2 Mobility
    • 13 Resilience
    • 14 Recovery
    • 2 Discipline
    • 20 Intellect
    • 10 Strength
    • Total: 61

    Braytech Chest Armor

    • 10 Mobility
    • 22 Resilience
    • 2 Recovery
    • 10 Discipline
    • 7 Intellect
    • 13 Strength
    • Total: 64

    Braytech Helmet

    • 13 Mobility
    • 2 Resilience
    • 14 Recovery
    • 12 Discipline
    • 17 Intellect
    • 2 Strength
    • Total: 60

    Braytech Leg Armor

    • 24 Mobility
    • 2 Resilience
    • 2 Recovery
    • 17 Discipline
    • 6 Intellect
    • 10 Strength
    • Total: 61

    Braytech Cloak

    Hunters only got one good roll this week in their chest armor with high stats and some decent point allocations. Aside from that though, it's a fairly underwhelming week for our caped crusaders, at least so far as legendary armor is concerned. Buy that exotic helmet from earlier, though!

    That's a wrap on Xûr for this week, Guardians! Hope you're all enjoying your adventures in the Season of the Haunted.

    What did you think of Caiatl's dramatic conclusion this week? Let us know in the comments below!

    For more on Destiny, check out some of the new weapons and gear you can find in The Witch Queen and read about how Sony's purchase of Bungie fits into its larger plans.

    Travis Northup is a writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @TieGuyTravis and read his games coverage here.

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    The Best PS5 SSD Deals: 1TB Models Starting at Only $105

    PS5-compatible SSDs have been dropping in price pretty consistently since the beginning of 2022. If you want to upgrade your PS5's internal storage without compromising on speed, any old SSD just won't cut it. You'll want to pick up an PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 solid state drive with a rated 5,500MB/s read speed. A heatsink is also highly recommended. You could either get one without heatsink and add it yourself, which is very easy to do and only costs about $10 on Amazon, or you could buy one with one preinstalled.

    PS5-Compatible 1TB SSD Storage Under $130

    If you want to upgrade your PS5's internal storage without compromising on speed, any old SSD just won't cut it. You'll want to pick up an PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 solid state drive with a rated 5,500MB/s read speed. All of these SSDs fill all the requirements for the PS5 and have a price tag under $130. Some of the drives may not include a built-in heatsink. A heatsink is recommended, so make sure you get a cheap $10 PS5-compatible heatsink on Amazon.

    Cheapest 2TB SSD: Crucial P5 Plus for $199.99

    Crucial recently released its new "P5 Plus" series PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD, and it's not a coincidence that it's a perfect match for the PS5's SSD upgrade requirements. This SSD supports transfer speeds of up to 6600MBps. No heatsink is included but you can buy a cheap PS5 compatible heatsink on Amazon and put it on yourself (it's super easy).

    New Speed Champ: SK Hynix P41 M.2 SSD

    The SK Hynix P41 is one of the newest PS5 compatible SSDs and the late release is worth it; this SSD is considered the fastest consumer PCE 4.0 SSD drive on the market right now. Speed benchmarks consistently exceed its rated specs and it performs better than other comparable SSDs from WD, Seagate, Samsung, and more. SK Hynix might not be a household brand name, but they are in no way a fledgeling company. SK Hynix is the world's second-largest memory chipmaker and the world's third-largest semiconductor company.

    Officially PS5 Certified: WD Black SN850 M.2 SSD

    PS5 Compatible

    The WD SN850 is currently the most popular (and probably the best) SSD to get for your PS5 storage upgrade. It's also the only SSD that's officially certified for the PS5 console. It's blazing fast drive with transfer speeds rated at up to 7,000 MB/s and a PCIe Gen4 interface. It's $30 cheaper than the model without heatsink, so you can buy a cheap $12 heatsink off Amazon and put it on yourself to save some money.

    Samsung 980 Pro 1TB M.2 SSD with Heatsink

    Samsung SSDs need no introduction, and the EVO 980 PRO is the best of the best. It is fully PS5 compatible in terms of form factor and performance, with blistering speeds of up to 7,100MB/s. It goes toe to toe with other (more expensive) options like the WD Black SN850 and the Seagate Firecuda 530.

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    Minecraft YouTuber Technoblade Dies, Aged 23

    Minecraft YouTuber Technoblade has died following a battle with stage four cancer. The 23 year old, whose name is Alex, had more than 10.8 million followers on his channel.

    A touching farewell video was uploaded in which Technoblade's father read a farewell message from the YouTuber, which thanked fans for their continued support over the nine years he created content.

    "If I had another hundred lives, I think I would choose to be Technoblade again every single time as those were the happiest years of my life," his message read. "I hope you guys enjoyed my content and that I made some of you laugh, and I hope you all go on to live long, prosperous, and happy lives, because I love you guys. Technoblade out."

    "If I had another hundred lives, I think I would choose to be Technoblade again every single time as those were the happiest years of my life."

    Known for being quite private, Technoblade only revealed his real name in the farewell message, but shared last year that he had been diagnosed with cancer in his right arm. His father explained in the video that Technoblade passed away just a few hours after writing the message.

    His mother also shared a written message at the end of the video. "[Technoblade] avoided personal fame and worked hard to keep his true identity confidential, and we ask you to continue to honour his wishes to protect his privacy and the privacy of his family," it said.

    "My son's bravery on this path was a shining lesson to all of us who were privileged to walk it with him. Thank you for sharing his journey through it all, as he did the work he loved for his beloved fans."

    Image Credit: Technoblade

    Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer who occasionally remembers to tweet @thelastdinsdale. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.

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