Noobink: October 2014

WWE Network Free for November

The news came out of the WWE's quarterly investors call yesterday that the WWE Network will be available for free during the month of November for all new subscribers - giving those who are curious to check out the streaming site access to all of the programming as well as the upcoming Survivor Series event.

The WWE previously offered up free trial weeks for prospective subscribers, but this time they're going a full month - much like Netflix and Hulu Plus have done previously.

There's also a new "Simplified Price Plan" in place. WWE Network will be available for $9.99 per month with no commitment and the ability to cancel at any time. The way it worked before, those who signed up agreed to a locked six-month subscription with a choice of billing options.

Evolve: How to Dominate as Kraken

Kraken is a very different beast than Goliath. Evolve's Monsters operate in distinct ways, both in terms of how and when they initiate on unsuspecting Hunters, or escape a bad situation, as well as how they adapt to getting caught at inopportune times.

I've only played Kraken a couple times, so I'm not great when it comes to this particular Monster. So I turned to 2K's Scott James to teach me how to annihilate Hunters from above -- something I kept forgetting was even possible, as you'll see in the coaching video above. James' advice will surely give you an edge as you explore the Evolve Big Alpha this weekend, so take a look and try to soak in his knowledge. It'll lead to a lot of dead Hunters, I promise.

This Is the Edge Black Panther Will Give Marvel's Movies

This month has been an embarrassment of riches for fans of Marvel Studios' films, what with the debut of the Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer and the announcement of the entire Phase 3 lineup. It seems there will soon be a Marvel movie for all types, including people who want a superhero film not starring a handsome, funny white guy.

Marvel Confirms Movies For Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Avengers: Infinity War, & More

Halo 5 Multiplayer Beta Armor Unlocks Revealed

343 Industries has revealed four special armor permutations for the Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer beta (they'll also be unlocked for the final game in 2015 as well) that you unlock by earning Achievements in Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Get a 360-degree view of them in the video above, and here are their descriptions and unlock details:

Early high-res armor development. Materials not representative of final in-game model.

DESCRIPTION: Technically obsolete, the Mark VI

Supergirl Casting Notices Reveal New Details

A couple of pivotal casting descriptions have come out regarding the new Supergirl TV series, which CBS has given an official series commitment.

Based on the characters from DC Comics, Supergirl will follow Kara Zor-El. Born on the planet Krypton, Kara escaped amid its destruction years ago. And since arriving on Earth, she’s been hiding the powers she shares with her famous cousin.

Now TVLine.com has revealed some of the key casting details for both Kara Zor-El (aka Kara Danvers) and...Kara's foster sister Alexandra “Alex” Danvers.

Spooktacular: An Animated Alphabet

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The Story of Straw, the polling engine for your pocket

Straw is a new Windows Phone app that aims to help you get instant feedback from your friends and followers on social networks. Recently, we covered the polling app and its public beta on Windows Phone. Since our initial coverage, the app has received numerous updates fixing bugs and addressing feedback from a growing user base. We figured it was as good a time as ever to talk with Straw co-founder Ben Rudolph about the founding of the app and its future.

How to use the sleep tracker with the Microsoft Band

The Microsoft Band has a built-in sleep tracker. I've never used one before, so I was looking forward to testing it out for the first time. You'll need to activate it before you sleep and then stop the monitoring when you wake up. Here's my experience with it last night.

Spider-Man Unlimited update weaves in new levels, gains 512 MB support on Windows Phone

Spider-Man Unlimited arrived on mobile back in September. The game instantly webbed me with its great graphics, huge array of collectible characters, and overall excellent use of the Spider-Man license. But I also caught many bugs in my review that I hoped would be fixed before long.

Just in time for Halloween, Gameloft has delivered a major update to Spider-Man Unlimited. The update adds a fourth "issue" to the game's story mode starring the Sandman, a limited time holiday event featuring Jack O'Lantern, and a host of changes and bug fixes. Most importantly for Windows Phone users, it now runs on devices with 512 MB of RAM! Read on for our detailed impressions of the new content and changes!

Samsung pushing out Windows Phone 8.1 Update for more ATIV S users

Last week, we reported how Samsung was slowly trickling out the Windows Phone 8.1 Update (GDR1) for ATIV S users. However, the rollout at the time was limited to just phones with Austrian region branding. Users in our forums detailed how you could do it yourself, however the method was complicated by the sheer amount of ATIV S versions out on the market.

Today, our unbranded UK ATIV S (I8750), without the 8.1 Preview, is finally receiving numerous OS updates and new firmware. Users in our forums are confirming the same for what looks like a wider swath of ATIV S users and more regions.

Grab the Linx 7 Windows 8 tablet from Ebuyer for just £50 after trade-in

If you're looking for a new Windows tablet, there are numerous options available. To add to the list of affordable Windows 8 tablets, we have the Linx 7 listed on UK retailer website Ebuyer. The price comes in at just £79.98, or £50 after trading an old tablet in.

Popular 'empire building' game The Tribez lands on Windows Phone

Game Insight makes some outstanding mobile games including the addictive Cloud Raiders, 2020: My Country and Airport City. Today, their other empire-building game The Tribez is finally available for Windows Phone users.

The Tribez has been on iOS and Android for a few years (since 2012) already garnering some very high reviews. The game weighs in at 153 MB and yes even those with 512 MB devices can get in on the action. So far, the graphics of The Tribez look outstanding and the sheer size of the game's world seems highly impressive.

Microsoft takes Bing searchers on a ghostly adventure this Halloween

Microsoft has transformed Bing into a homepage of spooky stories and frightening experiences. The new Bing Halloween 2014 homepage is available and should help everyone get into the searching mood for the nights of terror. Following on from last year, prepare to be greeted by an appropriately themed experience.

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