New Stadia Pro games will become available on June 1 for subscribers of the service, with other titles to come later on in the month as well. It was announced on Twitter that five more free games would be added to the Stadia Pro service, bringing the total number of games on the service to 17.
Chris Evans, who has played Steve Rogers (aka Captain America) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, recently passed on his shield at the end of Avengers: Endgame. Now, over a year later, Chris Evans has reflected on wrapping up his iconic role--and it doesn't sound like he's keen to return to it anytime soon.
On the May 29 episode of The Graham Norton Show--as reported by Digital Spy--Evans said that because he "went out on such a high note" with the character, he's unlikely to play him again. "It was a great run and we went out on such a high note that it would be risky to revisit it in my opinion," he told the talk show host. "It was such a good experience and I think it's better left that way."
The writers of Endgame, Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely, have previously said that Steve Rogers returning as Captain America in a future film would effectively damage their work.
Two of the images showcase the multiplayer map Snowbound, and it looks very crisp. Another image shows off the Avalanche map with a super-sized Elephant vehicle on it. The fourth image reveals what looks like the Foundry multiplayer map in the Forge map-making suite. You can check out all the images in the gallery below--click each image to see it in full-size.
343 Industries also outlined what fans can expect from the update Halo 3 PC beta test, or "flight." The Forge mode will be available, along with Theatre, which is a feature that lets you watch past gameplay clips. The beta test will also show off new customization options and a new "challenge" system that calls on players to complete certain objectives.
Terra Battle, a 2014 mobile game from developer Mistwalker and producer Hironobu Sakaguchi--best known as the creator of Final Fantasy--will soon shut down all services. An upcoming termination of service has been announced, which will effectively end support for the game.
Service for the game will terminate on June 30, at midnight UTC. The in-game Energy currency has already been discontinued, so you cannot spend money on it in-game. On June 15, players will be unable to transfer or recover game data, and at the end of the month the game will end.
Sakaguchi wrote a note to fans alongside the announcement, expressing his "deep regret" that Mistwalker has to terminate services for the game. "I am so grateful for all the fans who played Terra Battle for nearly six years," his statement reads. "I personally learned a lot from this experience, and am constantly reminded that 'there are no paths that aren't worth taking.' I am very thankful to have had such an experience."
Mistwalker is currently working on Fantasian, a new game for Apple Arcade. They also previously released Terra Battle 2 in 2017, but it proved less successful than its predecessor, and was shutdown one year later.
Mistwalker is also the developer of several console RPGs, including the excellent Wii game The Last Story and the Xbox 360 classic Lost Odyssey. In 2014, GameSpot interviewed Sakaguchi about Terra Battle and developing games for mobile--you can check that out here, and it's still well worth a read.
Chris Evans, who has played Steve Rogers (aka Captain America) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, recently passed on his shield at the end of Avengers: Endgame. Now, over a year later, Chris Evans has reflected on wrapping up his iconic role--and it doesn't sound like he's keen to return to it anytime soon.
On the May 29 episode of The Graham Norton Show--as reported by Digital Spy--Evans said that because he "went out on such a high note" with the character, he's unlikely to play him again. "It was a great run and we went out on such a high note that it would be risky to revisit it in my opinion," he told the talk show host. "It was such a good experience and I think it's better left that way."
The writers of Endgame, Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely, have previously said that Steve Rogers returning as Captain America in a future film would effectively damage their work.
Two of the images showcase the multiplayer map Snowbound, and it looks very crisp. Another image shows off the Avalanche map with a super-sized Elephant vehicle on it. The fourth image reveals what looks like the Foundry multiplayer map in the Forge map-making suite. You can check out all the images in the gallery below--click each image to see it in full-size.
343 Industries also outlined what fans can expect from the update Halo 3 PC beta test, or "flight." The Forge mode will be available, along with Theatre, which is a feature that lets you watch past gameplay clips. The beta test will also show off new customization options and a new "challenge" system that calls on players to complete certain objectives.
Terra Battle, a 2014 mobile game from developer Mistwalker and producer Hironobu Sakaguchi--best known as the creator of Final Fantasy--will soon shut down all services. An upcoming termination of service has been announced, which will effectively end support for the game.
Service for the game will terminate on June 30, at midnight UTC. The in-game Energy currency has already been discontinued, so you cannot spend money on it in-game. On June 15, players will be unable to transfer or recover game data, and at the end of the month the game will end.
Sakaguchi wrote a note to fans alongside the announcement, expressing his "deep regret" that Mistwalker has to terminate services for the game. "I am so grateful for all the fans who played Terra Battle for nearly six years," his statement reads. "I personally learned a lot from this experience, and am constantly reminded that 'there are no paths that aren't worth taking.' I am very thankful to have had such an experience."
Mistwalker is currently working on Fantasian, a new game for Apple Arcade. They also previously released Terra Battle 2 in 2017, but it proved less successful than its predecessor, and was shutdown one year later.
Mistwalker is also the developer of several console RPGs, including the excellent Wii game The Last Story and the Xbox 360 classic Lost Odyssey. In 2014, GameSpot interviewed Sakaguchi about Terra Battle and developing games for mobile--you can check that out here, and it's still well worth a read.
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Actor Josh Gad recently got the cast from The Lord of the Rings back together for a can't-miss reunion that brings a little bit of light amid a world struck by darkness and strife. The full video is now available online, and it's an absolute delight.
Over the course of about an hour, the main cast members from the movie got back together to reminisce about their experiences working on the trilogy and lots more. Check it out below.
Boromir actor Sean Bean performs his "one does not simply" speech, and director Peter Jackson revealed that the entire speech that Boromir gives at the Council of Elrond was written the night before it was filmed. Jackson also revealed that, because of this late addition to the script, they taped down the script to the table for Bean. That's why Bean keeps looking down during the scene that has since become a meme.
EA Sports was scheduled to formally announce Madden NFL 21 on June 1, but the developer has changed plans in response to recent events in the world.
The company said in a statement on Twitter, "We stand with our African American / Black community of friends, players, colleagues, and partners. Our immediate attention is on actions we can take to drive change against the unjust treatment and systemic bias that is plaguing the nation and our world."
The statement goes on: "We'll find another time to talk football with you. Because this is bigger than a game, bigger than sports, and needs all of us to stand together and commit to change."
Actor Josh Gad recently got the cast from The Lord of the Rings back together for a can't-miss reunion that brings a little bit of light amid a world struck by darkness and strife. The full video is now available online, and it's an absolute delight.
Over the course of about an hour, the main cast members from the movie got back together to reminisce about their experiences working on the trilogy and lots more. Check it out below.
Boromir actor Sean Bean performs his "one does not simply" speech, and director Peter Jackson revealed that the entire speech that Boromir gives at the Council of Elrond was written the night before it was filmed. Jackson also revealed that, because of this late addition to the script, they taped down the script to the table for Bean. That's why Bean keeps looking down during the scene that has since become a meme.
The beta is over by the time you're reading this, but Valorant will be free-to-play for everyone soon. The team shooter pits attackers and defenders each other in a series of rounds, and each characters' unique abilities can totally turn the tide of battle. It's also important to note that ranks will reset for the full launch, so any beta progress you might have won't carry over.
EA Sports was scheduled to formally announce Madden NFL 21 on June 1, but the developer has changed plans in response to recent events in the world.
The company said in a statement on Twitter, "We stand with our African American / Black community of friends, players, colleagues, and partners. Our immediate attention is on actions we can take to drive change against the unjust treatment and systemic bias that is plaguing the nation and our world."
The statement goes on: "We'll find another time to talk football with you. Because this is bigger than a game, bigger than sports, and needs all of us to stand together and commit to change."
The latest Sea of Thieves update, Lost Treasures, is live and offers brave pirates more bang for their booty-seeking buck. It dropped on May 27, boasting a host of changes to the story elements in the game as well as Daily Bounties to ensure that you're always flush with cash.
The official patch notes for the Lost Treasures update mention a host of quality-of-life improvements, but front and center is the improvement to the Tall Tales system: an optional set of narrative experiences that players can use to better explore the world of Sea of Thieves through challenges and more.
Most notably, Tall Tale adventures will now benefit from checkpoints, so that you're not pressured to complete entire adventures in one sitting if you're too busy.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says that Google Stadia overpromised on its technology, and didn't seem to expand the market like it had hoped. In a talk at the Bernstein Annual Strategic Decisions Conference, Zelnick explained why the company had supported the release of streaming, and he doesn't sound positive on the platform so far.
"Streaming technology is upon us," he said. "The launch of Stadia has been slow. I think there was some overpromising on what the technology could deliver and some consumer disappointment as a result."
Most of his comments, though, were focused on the business aspect. Zelnick was critical on that point as well, appearing to suggest that it doesn't have immediate plans for Stadia and stressing that it wasn't the "game-changer" it was made out to be.
We aren't even halfway through 2020 yet, and Sony has already revealed several details regarding the PS5, its next-generation console. We've learned about the console's technical specs, as well as its new DualSense controller and certain games, and the official website is live. We've even seen Unreal Engine 5 gameplay running on the system, and though it was not of a full game, the technical specifications of the system mean we would be approaching photorealism. We've also heard reports of what could very well be this year's Call of Duty game, which will almost certainly release on PS5. It's adding up to one of the most exciting console launches we've seen in years, despite Sony not even showing the physical design of the console yet.
It's planned to arrive this holiday season, and though Sony hasn't revealed a final date or price, it will reportedly still arrive in 2020 and the ongoing pandemic is not impacting this timeline. However, a Bloomberg report indicates we may need to prepare for lower-than-expected supplies at launch, as well as possibly reduced or altered promotion compared to Sony's typical product releases.
First, we know what the console's official name will be: Unsurprisingly, the console is indeed called the PlayStation 5, just as was to be expected. Additionally, we've learned what the logo looks like, and it's equally unsurprising. The classic PlayStation symbol will also appear on the controller, called the DualSense. The controller’s name reflects its expanded capabilities, including more haptic feedback compared to the DualShock 4 and variable resistance in the triggers. The controller sports a new look, as well, with a two-tone black and white design. During 2019, it was revealed that the PS5 will also have PS4 backwards compatibility and SSD storage, and it will support PSVR. The company has also outlined some green, energy-efficient initiatives it is planning for the next generation.
Killzone: Mercenary was one of the PlayStation Vita's only exclusive multiplayer shooters for years, with a deep competitive mode alongside its single-player campaign. However, it appears the multiplayer servers have been shut down and this mode is no longer available.
Players attempting to connect to the game's multiplayer mode are met with an error message, and GameSpot's sister site ComicBook.com was told by PlayStation Support the servers were indeed shut down. However, it's unclear if this is a permanent closure or if they could return at a later date. The multiplayer mode is still listed on the game's official PlayStation Store page.
Killzone: Mercenary released for the PS Vita back in 2013 just a few months before PS4 launch game Killzone: Shadow Fall. They remain the two most recent games in the series, as Mercenary studio Guerilla Cambridge went on to developer VR projects before being shuttered, and Shadow Fall studio Guerilla Games shifted to Horizon: Zero Dawn. Given the cliffhanger ending the series currently has, however, it's possible it could return at a later date.
If you're looking to plan out your Hulu watch schedule for June, then you've come to the right place. During the month, the streaming service will offer up plenty of new movies, TV shows, and original programming. Check out the full list of releases below.
On June 12, the fun reimagining of the horror movie Child's Play arrives. The movie follows a malfunctioning smart toy which starts killing people. Unlike the original '80s horror movie, there's no black magic or soul transferring here. It's all about a doll haunted by bad programming, but it is an entertaining flick.
In his review of Child's Play, GameSpot's Chris E. Hayner said, "Child's Play is decent but flawed. While it includes some truly gut-wrenching horror moments and a few jump scares, that it takes too long to fully embrace what it is--a techno-slasher--is disappointing. With the table set, though, hopefully, it will be received well enough to get a sequel that doesn't waste any time in unleashing Chucky's full potential."
As we continue to hunker down at home, we're all watching a lot of television, including plenty of stuff on streaming services. Things like Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and Disney+ help pass the time, and there are new movies, TV shows, and original content coming very month. Here is what Disney has planned for the month of June.
The biggest release for next month is none other than Artemis Fowl. Back in April Disney announced the film would be skipping theaters and going right to the streaming service, as the COVID-19 pandemic is keeping theaters closed. Based on the book series by Eoin Colfer, and arriving on June 12, the film follows the preteen genius Artemis Fowl, "a descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds, as he desperately tries to save his father who has been kidnapped. In order to pay his ransom, Artemis must infiltrate an ancient, underground civilization--the amazingly advanced world of fairies--and bring the kidnapper the Aculos, the fairies' most powerful and coveted magical device. To locate the elusive object, cunning Artemis concocts a dangerous plan—so dangerous that he ultimately finds himself in a perilous war of wits with the all-powerful fairies."
Additionally, the final three episodes of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian arrive on June 5, 12, and 19. The series gives Star Wars fans an inside look at creating the Disney+ original series which took the world by storm. The final three episodes will cover visualization, score, and "connections."
While there are now a plethora of streaming services to choose from, with HBO Max being the latest, Amazon Prime Video is still kicking around. This June, there are plenty of new movies, TV shows, and a few originals headed your way, and most of the content lands on the service the first of the month.
Amazon doesn't like to make you wait, and on June 1, you'll have a fine selection of movies and TV shows to check out, including the classic 1996 comedy Kingpin. The film stars Woody Harrelson as a former pro bowler who takes an Amish man under his wing to take down another pro, played by Bill Murray. It is easily one of the best comedies of the decade.
If you love HBO's Westworld, you can watch Futureworld on June 1. This sci-fi movie is the 1976 followup to the Westworld film from three years prior. At a futuristic theme park, a secret is uncovered which leads to an ex-employee being murdered. In the aftermath, two reporters try to uncover the truth. The movie itself isn't great--and to be fair, the original Westworld film is just ok--but '70s sci-fi itself is a fun watch just to see where people during that time thought the far future would be like.
In the upcoming month, Netflix has plenty planned for its subscribers. Whether you're looking for a new movie, TV show, and original series to watch, the streaming service is offering up plenty of fresh content for subscribers. June marks the end of both Fuller House and 13 Reasons Why, but it's also offering up new original movies like Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods. Check out everything coming to Netflix in June below. Much of the programming will be available from the beginning of the month.
This month marks the end of the Fuller House revival. The second, and final, half of Season 5 of Fuller House arrives on June 2. That means it will be the last time you can watch Stephanie, DJ, Kimmy, and the rest of the gang get in wacky situations and get out of them with hugs and understanding. How rude?
Also coming to an end is the hit series 13 Reasons Why. Originally, the show followed a teenager who came across audio recordings of a classmate who had committed suicide. From there, the series went a bunch of different directions, and on June 5, the series will come to an end with Season 4.
We aren't even halfway through 2020 yet, and Sony has already revealed several details regarding the PS5, its next-generation console. We've learned about the console's technical specs, as well as its new DualSense controller and certain games, and the official website is live. We've even seen Unreal Engine 5 gameplay running on the system, and though it was not of a full game, the technical specifications of the system mean we would be approaching photorealism. We've also heard reports of what could very well be this year's Call of Duty game, which will almost certainly release on PS5. It's adding up to one of the most exciting console launches we've seen in years, despite Sony not even showing the physical design of the console yet.
It's planned to arrive this holiday season, and though Sony hasn't revealed a final date or price, it will reportedly still arrive in 2020 and the ongoing pandemic is not impacting this timeline. However, a Bloomberg report indicates we may need to prepare for lower-than-expected supplies at launch, as well as possibly reduced or altered promotion compared to Sony's typical product releases.
First, we know what the console's official name will be: Unsurprisingly, the console is indeed called the PlayStation 5, just as was to be expected. Additionally, we've learned what the logo looks like, and it's equally unsurprising. The classic PlayStation symbol will also appear on the controller, called the DualSense. The controller’s name reflects its expanded capabilities, including more haptic feedback compared to the DualShock 4 and variable resistance in the triggers. The controller sports a new look, as well, with a two-tone black and white design. During 2019, it was revealed that the PS5 will also have PS4 backwards compatibility and SSD storage, and it will support PSVR. The company has also outlined some green, energy-efficient initiatives it is planning for the next generation.
Killzone: Mercenary was one of the PlayStation Vita's only exclusive multiplayer shooters for years, with a deep competitive mode alongside its single-player campaign. However, it appears the multiplayer servers have been shut down and this mode is no longer available.
Players attempting to connect to the game's multiplayer mode are met with an error message, and GameSpot's sister site ComicBook.com was told by PlayStation Support the servers were indeed shut down. However, it's unclear if this is a permanent closure or if they could return at a later date. The multiplayer mode is still listed on the game's official PlayStation Store page.
Killzone: Mercenary released for the PS Vita back in 2013 just a few months before PS4 launch game Killzone: Shadow Fall. They remain the two most recent games in the series, as Mercenary studio Guerilla Cambridge went on to developer VR projects before being shuttered, and Shadow Fall studio Guerilla Games shifted to Horizon: Zero Dawn. Given the cliffhanger ending the series currently has, however, it's possible it could return at a later date.
If you're looking to plan out your Hulu watch schedule for June, then you've come to the right place. During the month, the streaming service will offer up plenty of new movies, TV shows, and original programming. Check out the full list of releases below.
On June 12, the fun reimagining of the horror movie Child's Play arrives. The movie follows a malfunctioning smart toy which starts killing people. Unlike the original '80s horror movie, there's no black magic or soul transferring here. It's all about a doll haunted by bad programming, but it is an entertaining flick.
In his review of Child's Play, GameSpot's Chris E. Hayner said, "Child's Play is decent but flawed. While it includes some truly gut-wrenching horror moments and a few jump scares, that it takes too long to fully embrace what it is--a techno-slasher--is disappointing. With the table set, though, hopefully, it will be received well enough to get a sequel that doesn't waste any time in unleashing Chucky's full potential."
As we continue to hunker down at home, we're all watching a lot of television, including plenty of stuff on streaming services. Things like Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and Disney+ help pass the time, and there are new movies, TV shows, and original content coming very month. Here is what Disney has planned for the month of June.
The biggest release for next month is none other than Artemis Fowl. Back in April Disney announced the film would be skipping theaters and going right to the streaming service, as the COVID-19 pandemic is keeping theaters closed. Based on the book series by Eoin Colfer, and arriving on June 12, the film follows the preteen genius Artemis Fowl, "a descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds, as he desperately tries to save his father who has been kidnapped. In order to pay his ransom, Artemis must infiltrate an ancient, underground civilization--the amazingly advanced world of fairies--and bring the kidnapper the Aculos, the fairies' most powerful and coveted magical device. To locate the elusive object, cunning Artemis concocts a dangerous plan—so dangerous that he ultimately finds himself in a perilous war of wits with the all-powerful fairies."
Additionally, the final three episodes of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian arrive on June 5, 12, and 19. The series gives Star Wars fans an inside look at creating the Disney+ original series which took the world by storm. The final three episodes will cover visualization, score, and "connections."
While there are now a plethora of streaming services to choose from, with HBO Max being the latest, Amazon Prime Video is still kicking around. This June, there are plenty of new movies, TV shows, and a few originals headed your way, and most of the content lands on the service the first of the month.
Amazon doesn't like to make you wait, and on June 1, you'll have a fine selection of movies and TV shows to check out, including the classic 1996 comedy Kingpin. The film stars Woody Harrelson as a former pro bowler who takes an Amish man under his wing to take down another pro, played by Bill Murray. It is easily one of the best comedies of the decade.
If you love HBO's Westworld, you can watch Futureworld on June 1. This sci-fi movie is the 1976 followup to the Westworld film from three years prior. At a futuristic theme park, a secret is uncovered which leads to an ex-employee being murdered. In the aftermath, two reporters try to uncover the truth. The movie itself isn't great--and to be fair, the original Westworld film is just ok--but '70s sci-fi itself is a fun watch just to see where people during that time thought the far future would be like.
In the upcoming month, Netflix has plenty planned for its subscribers. Whether you're looking for a new movie, TV show, and original series to watch, the streaming service is offering up plenty of fresh content for subscribers. June marks the end of both Fuller House and 13 Reasons Why, but it's also offering up new original movies like Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods. Check out everything coming to Netflix in June below. Much of the programming will be available from the beginning of the month.
This month marks the end of the Fuller House revival. The second, and final, half of Season 5 of Fuller House arrives on June 2. That means it will be the last time you can watch Stephanie, DJ, Kimmy, and the rest of the gang get in wacky situations and get out of them with hugs and understanding. How rude?
Also coming to an end is the hit series 13 Reasons Why. Originally, the show followed a teenager who came across audio recordings of a classmate who had committed suicide. From there, the series went a bunch of different directions, and on June 5, the series will come to an end with Season 4.
It's wild to think how far Microsoft and the Xbox One has come. It started this generation with what even the company has admitted was a huge misstep. The Xbox One's debut was nothing short of a catastrophe borne of mixed messaging that targeted the completely wrong crowd, and what many described at the time as anti-consumer strategies. It was a fumble that presented its competitor, Sony's PlayStation 4, an opportunity. And Sony seized it.
Microsoft hasn't been able to come back from that stumble. PlayStation 4 has maintained a sales lead and owned a great deal of the gaming community's mindshare, but while the Xbox One hasn't been able to gain ground, it has at the very least established steady footing again. The process of recovering has been a long and arduous one, but under the leadership of Phil Spencer, Xbox has worked its way back into the hearts and minds of gamers.
A new era of Xbox is now on the horizon, but in order to confidently move towards the future, it's important to keep in mind lessons from the past. And that's exactly what this episode of Remember When aims to do. It explores the original pitch for the Xbox One, arguably one of the worst sales pitches of all time, and then charts how Microsoft turned it all around to put Xbox in a strong position to achieve success with the Series X.
It's wild to think how far Microsoft and the Xbox One has come. It started this generation with what even the company has admitted was a huge misstep. The Xbox One's debut was nothing short of a catastrophe borne of mixed messaging that targeted the completely wrong crowd, and what many described at the time as anti-consumer strategies. It was a fumble that presented its competitor, Sony's PlayStation 4, an opportunity. And Sony seized it.
Microsoft hasn't been able to come back from that stumble. PlayStation 4 has maintained a sales lead and owned a great deal of the gaming community's mindshare, but while the Xbox One hasn't been able to gain ground, it has at the very least established steady footing again. The process of recovering has been a long and arduous one, but under the leadership of Phil Spencer, Xbox has worked its way back into the hearts and minds of gamers.
A new era of Xbox is now on the horizon, but in order to confidently move towards the future, it's important to keep in mind lessons from the past. And that's exactly what this episode of Remember When aims to do. It explores the original pitch for the Xbox One, arguably one of the worst sales pitches of all time, and then charts how Microsoft turned it all around to put Xbox in a strong position to achieve success with the Series X.
Like usual for the Call of Duty series, this year's game has apparently leaked ahead of its official announcement. While Activision has already confirmed a new Call of Duty is coming this year, it hasn't shared any details whatsoever, and we'd usually know by this point in the year when the next game would be releasing and what it would be called. However, according to a tweet that has since been corroborated by Eurogamer, this year's game will be called Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. This would be the fifth main game in the sub-series, and it will apparently be going back to the time period that made the games famous. What we don't know, however, is how closely it will follow the original game, or if it will be a completely new beast.
The Black Ops Cold War name first appeared on Twitter by leaker Okami13, and Eurogamer has since reported it's heard the same news from its sources. This means that much like 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, developer Treyarch is going back to where Call of Duty: Black Ops started--a stark change from the future-based warfare the Black Ops series traded in with its third and fourth installments.
The Cold War setting has already been teased in Call of Duty: Warzone, with reported plans for the battle royale to eventually reveal the game in its entirety. Players have found a Cold War spyplane by glitching through walls. The reveal might have tied into the ongoing mystery behind the many vault doors in Warzone currently.
Like usual for the Call of Duty series, this year's game has apparently leaked ahead of its official announcement. While Activision has already confirmed a new Call of Duty is coming this year, it hasn't shared any details whatsoever, and we'd usually know by this point in the year when the next game would be releasing and what it would be called. However, according to a tweet that has since been corroborated by Eurogamer, this year's game will be called Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. This would be the fifth main game in the sub-series, and it will apparently be going back to the time period that made the games famous. What we don't know, however, is how closely it will follow the original game, or if it will be a completely new beast.
The Black Ops Cold War name first appeared on Twitter by leaker Okami13, and Eurogamer has since reported it's heard the same news from its sources. This means that much like 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, developer Treyarch is going back to where Call of Duty: Black Ops started--a stark change from the future-based warfare the Black Ops series traded in with its third and fourth installments.
The Cold War setting has already been teased in Call of Duty: Warzone, with reported plans for the battle royale to eventually reveal the game in its entirety. Players have found a Cold War spyplane by glitching through walls. The reveal might have tied into the ongoing mystery behind the many vault doors in Warzone currently.
A new update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is now available, but it doesn't make any major changes to the game. According to the patch notes on Nintendo's support website, the 1.2.1 update "addressed issues to further ensure an enjoyable gaming experience." The notes don't delve into any specific changes, but one of the issues that appears to have been resolved is the item duplication glitch.
You'll need to install the latest update to continue playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons online. If the update isn't installed automatically, you can do so manually by highlighting the game's icon on the Switch dashboard, pressing the Plus button, and then selecting Software Update.
New Horizons is in the midst of its Stamp Rally event to celebrate International Museum Day. The event runs through May 31 and has you collecting stamps from different stations that are hidden around the museum's fish, fossil, and insect exhibits.
A new update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is now available, but it doesn't make any major changes to the game. According to the patch notes on Nintendo's support website, the 1.2.1 update "addressed issues to further ensure an enjoyable gaming experience." The notes don't delve into any specific changes, but one of the issues that appears to have been resolved is the item duplication glitch.
You'll need to install the latest update to continue playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons online. If the update isn't installed automatically, you can do so manually by highlighting the game's icon on the Switch dashboard, pressing the Plus button, and then selecting Software Update.
New Horizons is in the midst of its Stamp Rally event to celebrate International Museum Day. The event runs through May 31 and has you collecting stamps from different stations that are hidden around the museum's fish, fossil, and insect exhibits.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has an interesting economy, to say the least. If you've been playing the game for at least a few days, you've likely sold fruit, bugs, fish, and various random items to make a quick bell. This will get you by for a bit, but you'll need to get better income sources as your house payments start to balloon and you have to make larger infrastructure improvements around town. That's where the "stalk market"-- the game's take on the stock market--comes into play. Animal Crossing: New Horizons lets you trade in a high-risk and high-reward speculation system, and with interest rates recently reduced for savings, you'll need to make the most of it.
Named for the turnips you're buying and selling, the stalk market is a finicky thing. But you can stand to make major profits if you keep an eye on Timmy and Tommy's prices and know when to sell. We've rounded up everything you need to know about Animal Crossing's turnip trade, from how to buy turnips to the types of stalk market patterns you should look out for and our best tips.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has an interesting economy, to say the least. If you've been playing the game for at least a few days, you've likely sold fruit, bugs, fish, and various random items to make a quick bell. But as your house payments get bigger and you move to make infrastructure improvements, you'll need more and more money. Luckily, you can make hundreds of thousands of bells in high-risk, high-reward speculation in Animal Crossing: New Horizons' equivalent of the stock market: the stalk market. You'll need to make the most of it, too, with interest rates getting reduced in-game, and make sure you are ready to play at the right time!
Named for the turnips you're buying and selling, the stalk market is a finicky thing. But you can stand to make major profits if you keep an eye on Timmy and Tommy's prices and know when to sell. We've rounded up everything you need to know about Animal Crossing's turnip trade, from how to buy turnips to the types of stalk market patterns you should look out for and our best tips.
Pokemon Sword and Shield's Gigantamax Eevee event has ended, but another previously exclusive Pokemon has taken its place. Until June 2, Gigantamax Meowth will appear in Max Raid dens in both titles, giving you another chance to add one to your collection.
This marks the first time that Gigantamax Meowth can be caught in Sword and Shield. Previously, the Pokemon was offered as a special bonus to players who purchased a copy of either game before January 15. If you missed out on that promotion, this event gives you another opportunity to get the special Pokemon.
Much like Gigantamax Pikachu and Eevee, Gigantamax Meowth is not capable of evolving, but it has an exclusive G-Max move called Gold Rush. On top of dealing damage, G-Max Gold Rush confuses the foe and nets you more money after the battle, making it a great way to rack up the funds.
After you convince K.K. Slider to visit your island for the first time in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (and unlock the ability to terraform), the wandering musician will return there every Saturday night to perform a small concert, just like in previous Animal Crossing games. You'll find him sitting in front of your Resident Services building all day, but he'll only play music for you between 6 PM and midnight.
As in past titles, you can either let K.K. play a random song or request to hear a specific tune, and he'll give you a record of the first song he plays that night. While you can purchase most of these songs through the Nook Shopping terminal, there are a handful of "secret" songs that K.K. will only play by request, so if you want to get your hands on those records, you'll need to specifically request them.
Below, we've rounded up the full list of K.K. Slider songs in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The secret songs that K.K. only plays by request are denoted in bold. Keep in mind that you'll need to type each song title out as it is written below (meaning you need to have the proper punctuation and capitalization) when requesting the songs; if you spell the title incorrectly, K.K. will instead play a backup song that you can't take home as a record and say he didn't understand your request.
Pokemon Sword and Shield's Gigantamax Eevee event has ended, but another previously exclusive Pokemon has taken its place. Until June 2, Gigantamax Meowth will appear in Max Raid dens in both titles, giving you another chance to add one to your collection.
This marks the first time that Gigantamax Meowth can be caught in Sword and Shield. Previously, the Pokemon was offered as a special bonus to players who purchased a copy of either game before January 15. If you missed out on that promotion, this event gives you another opportunity to get the special Pokemon.
Much like Gigantamax Pikachu and Eevee, Gigantamax Meowth is not capable of evolving, but it has an exclusive G-Max move called Gold Rush. On top of dealing damage, G-Max Gold Rush confuses the foe and nets you more money after the battle, making it a great way to rack up the funds.
After you convince K.K. Slider to visit your island for the first time in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (and unlock the ability to terraform), the wandering musician will return there every Saturday night to perform a small concert, just like in previous Animal Crossing games. You'll find him sitting in front of your Resident Services building all day, but he'll only play music for you between 6 PM and midnight.
As in past titles, you can either let K.K. play a random song or request to hear a specific tune, and he'll give you a record of the first song he plays that night. While you can purchase most of these songs through the Nook Shopping terminal, there are a handful of "secret" songs that K.K. will only play by request, so if you want to get your hands on those records, you'll need to specifically request them.
Below, we've rounded up the full list of K.K. Slider songs in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The secret songs that K.K. only plays by request are denoted in bold. Keep in mind that you'll need to type each song title out as it is written below (meaning you need to have the proper punctuation and capitalization) when requesting the songs; if you spell the title incorrectly, K.K. will instead play a backup song that you can't take home as a record and say he didn't understand your request.
For years, Microsoft has been setting the foundation for its next-gen console, Xbox Series X. After having to recover from the blunder of the Xbox One's launch, the company has spent the latter years of this past console generation catering more to the consumer by advocating cross-platform play and backwards compatibility and expanding its service model with things like Xbox Game Pass and the still-in-development Project xCloud.
Still, as we learn more about Xbox Series X's architecture, its games, and what Microsoft has in mind for the future it wishes to cultivate with the console, we still don't know how much it'll cost. Until Xbox Series X launches this holiday, our imaginations will likely continue to run wild, wondering about potential price points--at least until Microsoft finally confirms it during one its Xbox 20/20 streams.
Below you can find a handful of predictions from the team, addressing our thoughts on the subject and how much we'd personally pay for Microsoft's next console, but do let us know your predictions in the comments.
For years, Microsoft has been setting the foundation for its next-gen console, Xbox Series X. After having to recover from the blunder of the Xbox One's launch, the company has spent the latter years of this past console generation catering more to the consumer by advocating cross-platform play and backwards compatibility and expanding its service model with things like Xbox Game Pass and the still-in-development Project xCloud.
Still, as we learn more about Xbox Series X's architecture, its games, and what Microsoft has in mind for the future it wishes to cultivate with the console, we still don't know how much it'll cost. Until Xbox Series X launches this holiday, our imaginations will likely continue to run wild, wondering about potential price points--at least until Microsoft finally confirms it during one its Xbox 20/20 streams.
Below you can find a handful of predictions from the team, addressing our thoughts on the subject and how much we'd personally pay for Microsoft's next console, but do let us know your predictions in the comments.
Halo 3 is the next game coming to Halo: The Master Chief Collection on PC and those in the Halo Insiders program will be able to play it, or at least a piece of it, very soon. 343 Industries is planning to do a test flight for a selection of campaign missions and multiplayer content, and you'll even get to "Finish the Fight."
Starting in the first half of June, Halo: The Master Chief Collection players in the Halo Insiders program can access Halo 3's content, regardless of whether they're playing via the Microsoft Store or Steam. The following campaign missions are included:
Sierra 117
The Storm
The Ark
The Covenant
Halo
The titular Halo mission is the final mission in Halo 3, so we don't suggest playing through these quite yet if you haven't already beaten the game on Xbox 360 or Xbox One. Multiplayer options include custom, social, and competitive games, Team Hardcore, Team Slayer, and Team Doubles modes, and several different maps. Classics like Guardian, The Pit, and Valhalla are included in the test flight, and both Forge and the theater will be available for creative-minded players.
Halo 3 is the next game coming to Halo: The Master Chief Collection on PC and those in the Halo Insiders program will be able to play it, or at least a piece of it, very soon. 343 Industries is planning to do a test flight for a selection of campaign missions and multiplayer content, and you'll even get to "Finish the Fight."
Starting in the first half of June, Halo: The Master Chief Collection players in the Halo Insiders program can access Halo 3's content, regardless of whether they're playing via the Microsoft Store or Steam. The following campaign missions are included:
Sierra 117
The Storm
The Ark
The Covenant
Halo
The titular Halo mission is the final mission in Halo 3, so we don't suggest playing through these quite yet if you haven't already beaten the game on Xbox 360 or Xbox One. Multiplayer options include custom, social, and competitive games, Team Hardcore, Team Slayer, and Team Doubles modes, and several different maps. Classics like Guardian, The Pit, and Valhalla are included in the test flight, and both Forge and the theater will be available for creative-minded players.
When the credits roll at the end of Mortal Kombat 11's excellent story mode, the slate has been wiped clean. After a variety of entertaining time-travelling hijinks, everyone's second-favourite Shaolin monk, Liu Kang, has ascended into godhood and is ready to begin writing an all-new chapter in Mortal Kombat history. It's as close to a perfect ending as you can get to the almost 30 years of convoluted lore this series has. But now, there's Aftermath, Mortal Kombat 11's optional expansion that tacks on a handful of new chapters to that narrative. And while the idea of a story-focussed add-on to this fighting game is an exciting prospect--and it certainly has its high moments--when the credits roll for the second time there isn't that same sense of gratification.
At the beginning of Aftermath, which immediately follows the end of Mortal Kombat 11, Liu Kang is interrupted by the nefarious sorcerer Shang Tsung. Along with the righteous wind god Fujin and badass indigenous shaman Nightwolf, the trio stops Liu Kang from proceeding with his rebuilding plans with the warning that they need to go back in time, again, to retrieve a MacGuffin in order to stop the process from going to shit. Over five chapters and a cinema-appropriate two-and-a-half-hour running time, the five Mortal Kombat characters that have now been introduced to MK11 as post-release content get to make their mark in the story. The chapters cover the hijinks of Shang Tsung, Nightwolf, and the banshee queen Sindel from the Fighters Pack 1 DLC, as well as two characters newly introduced in Aftermath: Fujin and the four-armed Sheeva.
The relatively brief running time of the whole thing allows it to be mostly filled with great moments. The blockbuster flair present in the original story mode is again in full force, as is the excellent fight choreography that makes you want to leap out of your chair. There's still that weird disconnect when an extravagant fight cinematic transitions into the more rigid nature of the game's actual one-on-one fights, but there are some good moments that lie in the gameplay portions too, like the handful of battles where you have an assist character to call on.
If you watch the Patreon video version of this podcast you’ll see that I went from my obnoxiously long hillbilly beard to clean shaven, which seems to have reverse aged me by about 10 or more years. I’m still not sure how I feel about that. Anyway, once Jared gets over that shock we get right into it and spend a bit of time talking about off topic things like the Turbo Grafx 16 Mini, which is a really great microconsole. From there we dig into some news, some upcoming games, some games closing down, and tons more. Give it a listen! Oh, and if you want a little extra back story behind the “lost" Neo Geo game Samurai Shodown V Perfect that we discuss, Brandon Sheffield’s Twitter thread is here, and Kotaku has a nice write up on it as well.
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When the credits roll at the end of Mortal Kombat 11's excellent story mode, the slate has been wiped clean. After a variety of entertaining time-travelling hijinks, everyone's second-favourite Shaolin monk, Liu Kang, has ascended into godhood and is ready to begin writing an all-new chapter in Mortal Kombat history. It's as close to a perfect ending as you can get to the almost 30 years of convoluted lore this series has. But now, there's Aftermath, Mortal Kombat 11's optional expansion that tacks on a handful of new chapters to that narrative. And while the idea of a story-focussed add-on to this fighting game is an exciting prospect--and it certainly has its high moments--when the credits roll for the second time there isn't that same sense of gratification.
At the beginning of Aftermath, which immediately follows the end of Mortal Kombat 11, Liu Kang is interrupted by the nefarious sorcerer Shang Tsung. Along with the righteous wind god Fujin and badass indigenous shaman Nightwolf, the trio stops Liu Kang from proceeding with his rebuilding plans with the warning that they need to go back in time, again, to retrieve a MacGuffin in order to stop the process from going to shit. Over five chapters and a cinema-appropriate two-and-a-half-hour running time, the five Mortal Kombat characters that have now been introduced to MK11 as post-release content get to make their mark in the story. The chapters cover the hijinks of Shang Tsung, Nightwolf, and the banshee queen Sindel from the Fighters Pack 1 DLC, as well as two characters newly introduced in Aftermath: Fujin and the four-armed Sheeva.
The relatively brief running time of the whole thing allows it to be mostly filled with great moments. The blockbuster flair present in the original story mode is again in full force, as is the excellent fight choreography that makes you want to leap out of your chair. There's still that weird disconnect when an extravagant fight cinematic transitions into the more rigid nature of the game's actual one-on-one fights, but there are some good moments that lie in the gameplay portions too, like the handful of battles where you have an assist character to call on.
Shang Tsung steals the show in Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath's additional story content, but the expansion doesn't feel like an essential part of the already superb fighting game.
With Sony's PS5 event next week, there's already tons of excitement and speculation about what the company will reveal about the upcoming next-generation console. While new games being played on PlayStation 5 are confirmed to be part of the showcase, we might also hear more technical details around its internal architecture and possible services. And if luck's on our side, there could even be a price confirmation, which would be helpful for those looking to start setting aside some savings to purchase it this holiday.
After all, there's been a lot of talk about how much the PS5 will cost. As it pertains to Sony's history, it's easy to feel anxious when it comes to pricing a new PlayStation console, as there's potential it will replicate the steep PS3 price point. However, with PS5's proposed feature set, the console's lead architect Mark Cerny has declared that the price "will be appealing to gamers in light of its advanced feature set."
As next week's event approaches and imaginations continue to run wild about potential price points, the GameSpot staff began to deeply meditate on how much money the PS5 will set back consumer wallets. Below, you can find a handful of predictions from the team, addressing our thoughts on the subject and how much we'd personally pay for the console. Be sure to let us know your predictions in the comments.
BitSummit, the Kyoto-based indie game showcase, is looking to bring a ton of great games from Japan and around the world into your home. BitSummit Gaiden, the online version of the showcase,...
The idea behind the TouchArcade Game of the Week is that every Friday afternoon we post the one game that came out this week that we think is worth giving a special nod to. Now, before anyone goes over-thinking this, it doesn’t necessarily mean our Game of the Week pick is the highest scoring game in a review, the game with the best graphics, or really any other quantifiable “best" thing. Instead, it’s more just us picking out the single game out of the week’s releases that we think is the most noteworthy, surprising, interesting, or really any other hard to describe quality that makes it worth having if you were just going to pick up one.
These picks might be controversial, and that’s OK. If you disagree with what we’ve chosen, let’s try to use the comments of these articles to have conversations about what game is your game of the week and why.
Without further ado…
ATOM RPG
We’ve been saying for years that the original Fallout games would be a perfect fit on mobile due to their top-down viewpoint and turn-based combat, and I can’t think of anything that sounds more appealing than kicking back on the couch with my iPhone and iPad and exploring a vast nuclear wasteland while battling it out with a bunch of crazy mutants. Sadly Bethesda doesn’t seem to care about this guaranteed license to print money, but thankfully there are developers out there who also loved the old Fallout games and used them as inspiration to create their own homages to the series and are much more willing to bring said homages to the mobile platform. That is the case with AtomTeam and their Fallout homage ATOM RPG($7.99) which just arrived on iOS this week.
ATOM RPG offers all the things you’d want out of an old-school Fallout style of game. A huge, interesting world to check out. Tons of characters to run across and interact with. A main storyline to follow as well as numerous little side quests to get lost in. A huge variety of weapons. Extensive skill progression and character building. Tons and TONS of junk to collect that you can then craft into useful items. The list just goes on. This is without a doubt a full-fledged post apocalyptic RPG experience, not anything that has been dumbed down for your phone.
One of the things that has impressed me about ATOM RPG so far is how touchscreen native it feels. I’ll be honest, a lot of the actions in the game are on the clunky side, which isn’t surprising for this genre. There’s a lot of diving in and out of menus as you equip or unequip items or do other character progression tasks. It’s actually not so bad once you get the hang of things but feels a little daunting at first. Basic movement is handled with a virtual control stick and interacting with items or people is as simple as tapping right on them. This is also true for combat where you select the weapon or action you’d like to use and just tap right on the enemy you want to attack or use it on. It’s all quite intuitive once you’ve spent a little time with the game.
There just isn’t a whole lot out there like ATOM RPG for your mobile device, and especially not if you want a fully premium experience and not a free to play grind fest. The iOS release is the base version of ATOM RPG and doesn’t include the huge Trudograd expansion that just released on desktop. However, the base game should keep you plenty busy for dozens of hours, and if the mobile release does well enough AtomTeam is keen on bringing the Trudograd expansion to mobile in the future. The mobile version is also just shy of 50% the price of the desktop version at $7.99 and, again, no free to play shenanigans. If you crave an old-school Fallout like experience for your mobile device, I think ATOM RPG will be right up your alley.
Shang Tsung steals the show in Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath's additional story content, but the expansion doesn't feel like an essential part of the already superb fighting game.
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With Sony's PS5 event next week, there's already tons of excitement and speculation about what the company will reveal about the upcoming next-generation console. While new games being played on PlayStation 5 are confirmed to be part of the showcase, we might also hear more technical details around its internal architecture and possible services. And if luck's on our side, there could even be a price confirmation, which would be helpful for those looking to start setting aside some savings to purchase it this holiday.
After all, there's been a lot of talk about how much the PS5 will cost. As it pertains to Sony's history, it's easy to feel anxious when it comes to pricing a new PlayStation console, as there's potential it will replicate the steep PS3 price point. However, with PS5's proposed feature set, the console's lead architect Mark Cerny has declared that the price "will be appealing to gamers in light of its advanced feature set."
As next week's event approaches and imaginations continue to run wild about potential price points, the GameSpot staff began to deeply meditate on how much money the PS5 will set back consumer wallets. Below, you can find a handful of predictions from the team, addressing our thoughts on the subject and how much we'd personally pay for the console. Be sure to let us know your predictions in the comments.
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition has arrived on Nintendo Switch, and it features a deep battle system with a lot of different mechanics to master. This system is fundamentally similar to the one in Xenoblade Chronicles 2, so if you've played that entry, you'll already be familiar with the basics. That said, there are some notable differences that set the two apart.
While the in-game tutorials do a good job of acclimating you to the various components of Xenoblade Chronicles' battle system, there are some nuances that aren't as well explained. To help you out, we've put together this guide breaking down the battle system's different mechanics and how to effectively use them.
We gave the remastered RPG a 9/10 in our Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition review. Critic Jake Dekker wrote, "Although not every aspect of Xenoblade Chronicles has aged as well as others, Definitive Edition proves that Xenoblade Chronicles is still a fantastic JRPG with an immense amount of strategic depth that's still impressive in 2020."
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition has arrived on Nintendo Switch, and it features a deep battle system with a lot of different mechanics to master. This system is fundamentally similar to the one in Xenoblade Chronicles 2, so if you've played that entry, you'll already be familiar with the basics. That said, there are some notable differences that set the two apart.
While the in-game tutorials do a good job of acclimating you to the various components of Xenoblade Chronicles' battle system, there are some nuances that aren't as well explained. To help you out, we've put together this guide breaking down the battle system's different mechanics and how to effectively use them.
We gave the remastered RPG a 9/10 in our Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition review. Critic Jake Dekker wrote, "Although not every aspect of Xenoblade Chronicles has aged as well as others, Definitive Edition proves that Xenoblade Chronicles is still a fantastic JRPG with an immense amount of strategic depth that's still impressive in 2020."
For the next week, Grand Theft Auto V Online is all about the Weeny Issi. Rockstar has declared this Weeny Issi Week, and they clearly want to get as many players into these diminutive cars as possible. You'll unlock bonuses by racing in the Weeny Issi, and there's apparel to be earned and variants to buy and win. Here's everything in the latest update.
This week, Issi Classic Races will give triple rewards to all entrants, so you'll want to make sure you know how to handle one of these things. Every player who jumps in this week will also be given a free Weeny tee, so if you really love this in-game brand you can now signpost your allegiance.
If you don't have your own Issi, every model of the car is on sale at 50% off. You can also win a Weeny Issi Classic at The Lucky Wheel in the Diamond Casino and Resort right now.
Microsoft is releasing a Halo Infinite art book, and pre-orders are now available. The book is called The Art of Halo Infinite, and you can reserve a copy now from Amazon and other platforms for $40 USD.
The official description of The Art of Halo Infinite states that the 200-page book, which is produced by Dark Horse, will showcase all kinds of art from the next-gen Halo title. The team at Dark Horse worked with 343 Industries and spoke with the artists, including art director Sparth, for the book.
Animal Crossing New Horizons has given players the customization options to recreate favorites like Zelda, Pokemon, and so much more. In this video, Persia features some boundary-breaking recreations that the community has made so far.
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