In more understandable cross-promotion news, rapper/songwriter Travis Scott coordinated with McDonalds to debut the “Travis Scott Meal.” Allegedly Scotts favorite McMeal, the $6 combination consists of a quarter pounder with cheese and bacon, French fries with barbecue sauce, and a Sprite. Scott stars as a delighted meal-size variation of himself in a charming business you can view here. The meal offer runs through October 4.
Today In Television: Woke and Julie and the Phantoms.
A couple of intriguing brand-new shows are concerning streaming today, and they couldnt be more different in tone and intent.
Possibly they d like Hulus Woke if your teen is beginning to explore concerns of racial justice in America. The series informs the story of African American cartoonist Keef, who is teetering on the edge of mainstream success with a lighthearted comic strip till an unfortunate encounter with racist authorities overthrows his world. The shows magical-realist design sees inanimate things speaking with Keef– including a trashcan barber and talking bottles of malt liquor– voiced by stars like Cedric the Entertainer and Eddie Griffin.
On the other side of the spectrum: Julie and the Phantoms is a kid-friendly series that premiered on Netflix on September 10. It tells the story of Julie, a young musician who partner with a group of ghosts to form a band. Its the sort of frothy, musical concoction that may hit kids right in the sweet spot. Of course, they might believe its completely ass, too. You never really understand.
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Today in Music and Marketing: Fast Food Rappers.
This has actually been a big month for crossover promotions in between rap artists and gigantic global quick food corporations.
If your kid was pointing his/her phone at the TV throughout the 2020 Video Music Awards, it may have been because of team-up between Burger King and rap artist Lil Yachty. The eccentric Atlanta rapper, Yachty, and Burger Kings eccentric corporate mascot, The Burger King, appeared during the broadcast in commercials asking audiences to scan a QR code with their smart devices to trigger an enhanced truth experience featuring the duo on the red carpet and at other parts of the program. Rock n Roll, am I?
Microsoft: The present Microsoft system is the Xbox One, but this week, Microsoft revealed the release date for two next generation Xbox designs: Both the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series S ought to hit stores on November 10. The Series X is the more-powerful, more-expensive Xbox. All games for Series X will play on the Series S (and vice-versa) however at a lower resolution with lower quality textures than the more expensive maker. The series S does not have a disc drive, so all video games for it need to be downloaded online.
PlayStation: Sonys existing system is the PlayStation 4, however a brand-new console with a couple of variations are coming this year. The PlayStation 5 still does not have a firm drop date or rate, but the company says it will strike retail in “late 2020.” (Bet its in time for Christmas.) Along with the PlayStation 5, Sony is also launching the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition. Like the Xbox Series S it lacks a hard-drive/blu-ray gamer, and will presumably be more economical than the “real” PS5.
Nintendo: There is no significant brand-new Nintendo hardware release this year. The companys existing console, the Nintendo Switch, is still downing along three years after its launch. It runs practically every video game for the Switch, but has a slightly smaller screen and is a strictly portable system, so you cant slap it on a dock to play on your Television.
Viral Video of The Week: Ultimate Basketball Robot.
Shane, the engineer and innovator behind the YouTube channel Stuff Made Here, dropped an amazing video today detailing his quest to construct a robotic basketball hoop that will guarantee that every shot is a basket.
” Making the ultimate basketball robotic” is what makes the internet terrific: A completely ludicrous project that is labored over extensively and ultimately ends in something the world has never seen before. Inspect it out here.
Illustration: yudha satia (Shutterstock).
Individuals stop me on the street all the time and ask, “Steve, my kid desires one of those damn Mimtendos or whatever. What is all this video game crap?”.
Not to fret, fictional passerby, I have your back. Below is a thumbnail guide to whats present with all the major video gaming systems and what will be out by Christmas, so if your kid requests for a PlayStation, you wont put a PlayStation 3 under the tree.
Like the Xbox Series S it does not have a hard-drive/blu-ray gamer, and will most likely be less costly than the “real” PS5.
A buyers guide to gaming consoles for clueless Christmas buyers.
Microsoft: The present Microsoft system is the Xbox One, however today, Microsoft announced the release date for two next generation Xbox models: Both the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series S should hit stores on November 10. The Series X is the more-powerful, more-expensive Xbox. It will retail for $499. The Series S is physically smaller, less powerful, and will cost you $299. All video games for Series X will use the Series S (and vice-versa) but at a lower resolution with lower quality textures than the more costly machine. The series S does not have a disc drive, so all games for it must be downloaded online.
The Week in Video Games: Call of Duty: Cold War Multiplayer Trailer.
There werent any super noteworthy game releases this week, however there was a heap of enjoyment over a particular game trailer. If your kid is into video gaming, theres no doubt theyve watched the brand-new trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War at least a lots times.
