Destiny 2 Dead Man's Tale Catalyst Guide - How To Unlock It And Make Quick Progress

Destiny 2's Presage Exotic mission will earn you Dead Man's Tale, a new Exotic scout rifle. But if you want to further improve the gun with its Exotic catalyst, you'll have to take on a much tougher version of the mission, while also seeking out a whole lot of secrets aboard the Glykon. Here's how to get the Dead Man's Tale catalyst, what it's good for, and how to unlock it quickly. Earning the catalyst requires you to complete Presage at least twice, but you'll get faster progress on the catalyst if you're willing to run it several times. There are a lot of moving parts involved with the new Exotic quest, however. It seems that you'll want to run the mission at least once a week to get the maximum speed out of your catalyst progress. We've got plenty more coverage of the Presage mission, including a complete guide of how to access Presage and how to uncover all of its secrets, and a rundown of all of the hidden lore found within it so far.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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HP Purchases HyperX Gaming Brand From Kingston For $425 Million

PC manufacturer HP has completed the purchase of HyperX from Kingston, in a deal worth $425 million. HyperX has operated as a gaming-focused brand underneath Kingston, producing numerous PC gaming peripherals ranging from headsets to microphones. The brand most notably produced the Cloud range of headsets for PC, which have been lauded for comfort and sound quality across many iterations. HP, on the other hand, has been struggling to penetrate the peripherals market with its own gaming sub-brand, Omen. Although the name its associated with the company's line of gaming laptops which have sold well, it hasn't had the same effect with its peripheral products when compared to competitors such as Razer, Corsair, Logitech, and more.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Can You Play Persona 5 Strikers Without Persona 5 (And Royal)?

Persona 5 Strikers has finally launched worldwide for PlayStation 4, PC, and Switch, and you probably know by now that it's a sorta-sequel spinoff that continues the timeline of Persona 5. But with the original RPG not being available on non-PlayStation platforms, the question of whether or not newcomers can still enjoy Strikers is a pertinent one. And the simple answer is: Yes, but your mileage will vary. In my Persona 5 Strikers review, I praised the game's action-RPG combat mechanics, excellent soundtrack, and new characters, among other things. And the fact that I got to see my old friends, the Phantom Thieves, again as they go on a summer vacation to enjoy life and save the world one more time was a real treat. The opening hours do spend time plainly re-establishing the personality traits of its returning cast, but of course, it's not the same as seeing them grow into who they are in their 100-hour journey prior. So if you want to have a really deep bond with the cast, I'd recommend playing Royal first. Nevertheless, the charisma of the Phantom Thieves shines through in how they express themselves and fight in the Metaverse, the alternate dimension where all the battles take place. If they don't make a strong impression on you when meeting them in their normal lives, they're sure to win you over with the way they stylishly tear through demonic adversaries. Their personas, special attacks, and unique animations in Strikers really embody the Phantom Thieves' fighting spirit, and that alone says a lot about who they are.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Tom Holland Auditioned For John Boyega's Star Wars Role But He Botched It In A Hilarious Way

Actor Tom Holland auditioned for a role in Star Wars, but it didn't work out because he simply could not stop laughing during his tryout as he acted alongside a woman pretending to be a robot. Speaking to Backstage, Holland said he has "quite a few" audition horror stories, including ones where he read the wrong lines. But for his Star Wars audition, Holland said he had advanced through multiple stages of auditions for John Boyega's role, Finn. The Spider-Man actor was reading lines next to a human who was portraying a robot, and Holland just couldn't keep it together, and as such, he didn't get the part. "I remember my audition for Star Wars, I was like four or five auditions in, and I think I was auditioning for John Boyega's role. I remember doing this scene with this lady, bless her, and she was just a drone," he said. "So I was doing all of this, like, 'We gotta get back to the ship!' And she was going, 'Bleep, bloop bloop, bleep bloop.' I just couldn't stop laughing. I found it so funny."Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Apex Legends' Anniversary Collection Event Has Been Extended For A Week

Respawn has extended the Anniversary Collection Event for Apex Legends by another week. So instead of ending on February 23, the limited-time event will continue until March 2 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. As a result, you now have seven extra days to unlock the event's limited-time rewards. Remember, once the Anniversary Collection Event ends, those rewards could very well be gone for good. Respawn has brought back certain weapon and character skins from past limited-time events in subsequent events, but not every one. Unlocking all 24 rare and legendary rewards in the Anniversary Collection Event will automatically give you 150 Heirloom Shards. That's enough to unlock any character heirloom you want--heirlooms are the hardest to acquire cosmetic items in Apex Legends. The only other way to unlock 150 Heirloom Shards is to open 500 Apex Packs, which requires you to spend either a lot of money or time.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Nintendo Explains How Animal Crossing's Mario Warp Pipes Work

Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Mario update arrives on February 25, and it introduces a line of Mushroom Kingdom furniture and clothing to the Switch life sim. Perhaps the most intriguing addition is the warp pipe, which lets you travel quickly between two points around your island, and Nintendo has now shared some more details on how this works. As the company first revealed during the February 2021 Nintendo Direct, you can purchase a pair of warp pipes from Nook Shopping once the Mushroom Kingdom items go on sale and place them at two different points around your island. Once the two pipes are set, you can hop into one to travel between the two locations quickly. This works even if one of the warp pipes is placed inside your house. If you have more than two pipes placed around your island, your warp location will be chosen randomly. Nintendo says you'll also need to ensure that the pipes have enough landing space around them before you can use them.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Today's Best Deals: Cyberpunk 2077 For $30, Gears Tactics For $25, And More

If you're experiencing the Monday morning blues, a little retail therapy may help alleviate some of the post-weekend sadness. After all, a new week brings a fresh assortment of great deals. We've rounded up the best deals of the day, including steep discounts on games such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Gears Tactics. As part of Pokemon's 25th anniversary celebration, Pokemon fans can also save on one of the Nintendo Switch's best Pokemon games as well as a batch of collectibles. Check out today's highlights from various sales across the internet: Cyberpunk 2077 + steelbook $30 (was $60) Best Buy's Deal of the Day drops Cyberpunk 2077 to $30 for Xbox and PlayStation platforms, which matches the game's lowest price since release. It also comes with a bonus steelbook case, so this is essentially the best deal we've seen. Of course, it must be noted that Cyberpunk 2077 for consoles is in rough shape, especially if you're playing on PS4 or Xbox One. That said, Cyberpunk 2077 will continue to receive updates throughout the year, and if you're interested in checking out the open-world adventure from CD Projekt Red, this is definitely a solid deal. See at Best Buy Gears Tactics $25 (was $60) Gears Tactics released on Xbox during the holidays and has been discounted fairly regularly, but we can't recall seeing it for more than 50% off. Best Buy's current deal drops the price of the superb strategy game to only $25. Gears Tactics takes the atmosphere of one of Microsoft's flagship franchises and adapts it into a thrilling and rich tactical experience filled with clever scenarios and larger-than-life boss battles. It earned an 8/10 in our Gears Tactics review and is playable on both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. See at Best Buy Godfall $40 (was $70) Counterplay Games' Godfall released alongside the PS5 last November and is one of the platform's few console exclusives. The action-RPG is held together by its great combat, and its high-fantasy world is gorgeous thanks to the power of the PS5. While Godfall is certainly repetitive, for those itching for a true next-gen game to play on PS5, it may be worth the plunge at Amazon right now. The retailer has Godfall for $40 right now, down from its normal $70. See at Amazon Overcooked: All You Can Eat $35 (was $50) Team17's Overcooked series is an excellent choice for those looking for some family-friendly co-op games. Right now, Amazon has Overcooked: All You Can Eat for $35 on PS5. The bundle contains both remastered Overcooked games as well as all of the DLC released for each. In Overcooked, you have to race to prepare meals for hungry customers across a variety of zany levels. Overcooked demands constant communication between you and your fellow chefs, so it's ideal for local co-op. To be clear, Overcooked can get quite stressful, but it has a lighthearted tone and colorful cartoon graphics that help make it a hilarious treat. See at Amazon Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX $45 (was $60) Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX was quietly one of the best exclusives released on Nintendo Switch last year. The remake of the first two entries in the Mystery Dungeon series received a wonderful makeover. Along with a sublime art style, Rescue Team DX significantly improves the combat and exploration from the original 2006 release. The story, which puts the Pokemon front and center, is well-written and arguably one of the best in any Pokemon game. You can pick up Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX for $45 at Best Buy right now. See at Best Buy Hori Split Pad Pro $40.49 (was $50) For those with large hands, playing the Nintendo Switch in handheld mode can be a pain. The Hori Split Pad Pro replaces the Joy-Con, giving the console or more traditional feel. There are other benefits to the Split Pad Pro, too. The joysticks are longer and more closely resemble conventional gamepad sticks. Also, the Split Pad Pro adds a conventional D-pad. You can only use the Split Pad Pro in handheld mode, and it does tend the drain the console's battery a tad quicker than normal. Amazon currently has the black model on sale for $40.49. See at Amazon Pokemon collectibles 20% off To celebrate Pokemon's 25th anniversary, GameStop is offering select toys and collectibles for 20% off. The promotion largely focuses on Funko Pops and plushies featuring popular characters such as Pikachu, Eevee, Charmander, and Mew. See at GameStop John Wick: Chapters 1-3 4K Blu-Ray $25.60 (was $45) Amazon has John Wick: Chapters 1-3 on 4K Blu-ray discounted to a stellar price right now. Normally $45, you can snag the box set for just $25.60. It comes with all three John Wick movies, which are some of the best modern action films. See at Amazon Best Deals And Sales This Week * PSN Kicks Off New PS5 And PS4 Sale Filled With Remasters And Retro Games * Elgato Wave 3 Microphone Gets A Sweet Discount To Cap Off January * Persona-Inspired Watches Are Coming To Steal Your Heart * + Show More Best Deals And Sales This Week Links (3) * Free PS Plus Games For February 2021 Are Available To Claim Now * Amazon Prime Members Can Claim 30 Free Games And Tons Of Loot In February * Xbox Games With Gold (February 2021): New Free Games, Including Gears 5, Available Now Continue Reading at GameSpot
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WWE Elimination Chamber Live Results: Big Changes To The Match Card Before Kickoff Show

Before the Elimination Chamber has begun, there are already some big changes to the card. You can check out live coverage of the WWE PPV below, as the Kickoff Show airs on Twitter, YouTube, and on the WWE Network. Because Lacey Evans is pregnant, her match against Asuka has been taken off the card. Asuka no longer has a match at Elimination Chamber, but there will be a Women's Tag Team Championship match where Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair will team up to take on the current champs, Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler. WWE's Elimination Chamber PPV is airing on the WWE Network, taking place at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida inside the Thunderdome. Results for all of the matches are listed below and will be updated as the event transpires.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Rainbow Six Siege Year 6 Includes Reputation System, Map Reworks

Rainbow Six Siege's latest operator, Flores, was unveiled a few days ago, and now Ubisoft has unveiled a full Year 6 roadmap for the game. Good behavior is also a central pillar of Year 6, and there will be a new tool to help with this. As revealed previously, Rainbow Six Siege's first season in Year 6 will be Crimson Heist, and in addition to Flores joining the battle, it also includes a reworked version of the Border map. If you're on a PC test server, you can start playing it tomorrow, February 22. Seasons 2 will include a Nakoda Nations operator and a rework of Favela, while Season 3 will include three reworks for maps and will feature Croatian operators. A fourth operator will be from Ireland, and the Outback map will be getting a rework. It's more than just content updates coming this year, though. Several gameplay elements are being reworked, including being able to control cameras and gadgets after you've died, as well as letting attackers change out operators as many times as they need to during the match's preparation phase. Armor will be switched to health, as well, and there will be a new one-bullet weapon called the Gonne-6 that can destroy bulletproof gadgets. It's only available to a few operators, including Glaz, Dokkaebi, Lion, Finka, Amaru, Gridlock, Iana, and Zero.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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DualSense Teardown Shows Drifting Issues Should Have Been Expected

With a class-action lawsuit recently filed against Sony over issues with DualSense controllers' drifting analog sticks, the company could be looking at ways it can improve the design. Unfortunately, the problem doesn't look like it has an easy fix. In a new video from iFixit, the site looks into the reasons why the problem is becoming more prevalent, and it found the DualSense is using "off the shelf" joystick modules that have been prone to drifting in the past. The same module is used by a lot of other controllers, too, including the Nintendo Switch Pro controller and the Xbox Elite controller, the latter of which has seen drifting issues of its own. The joysticks aren't easy to remove for quick replacement, either. On the DualSense, haptic motor wires are soldered to the board, and these must be removed before you can do anything else. Once that's done, 14 different solder points must be melted to get off the joystick module at all.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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WoW Is Finally Letting You Ride A Huge Tree And It Looks Amazing

World of Warcraft's new Chains of Domination update for the Shadowlands expansion is adding a brand-new mount that is a giant ancient tree that you can ride and stomp around on. Finally. It's probably my most-anticipated part of the update (I am only joking a little). At BlizzConline, I spoke with WoW principle game designer Jeremy Feasel about this mount, including how it came about, why it's so unique, and how it connects to the wider lore. Blizzard launched a player survey some time ago asking fans what they would like to see from a new mount, allowing them to vote to determine what it would be. The idea was to work closely with the community in a new way to help players feel a greater sense of connection to Azeroth and the Warcraft universe. Some of the other options in the survey included a giant book you could ride, a kitty cat made of jelly, a caterpillar, and a creepy spider.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Investor At Center Of GameStop Stock Fiasco Says He "Barely" Understands It

If you don't know the name Keith Gill, you at least know what he did. The investor, who often posts on the WallStreetBets Reddit page, was largely responsible for triggering a massive spike in the price of GameStop stock, ultimately becoming a multimillionaire and hurting short-sellers who bet on the stock to fail. But even Gill doesn't really know how everything works here. Speaking during a Congressional hearing about the GameStop situation (via PC Gamer), Gill admitted he "barely" understands certain elements of the previous month's events, including Robinhood halting purchases when GameStop's stock had peaked at several hundred dollars. "It's alarming how little we know about the inner-workings of the market, and I am thankful that this Committee is examining what happened," he said.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Metallica's BlizzCon Performance Ruined By Twitch

BlizzCon veterans Metallica returned for this year's only-only BlizzConline festivities, but the thrash metal band's performance was ruined by a most unlikely culprit: Twitch. Right in the middle of one of its songs, the audio was replaced by some easy listening bell music, presumably to avoid having Blizzard banned for a false DMCA notice. The clip, which esports expert Rod Breslau shared on Twitter, shows the band rocking out, with lead guitarist Kirk Hammett shredding, completely unaware that people were hearing what sounded like the main menu theme for a Teletubbies game. the current state of Twitch: the official Twitch Gaming channel cut off the live Metallica concert to play 8bit folk music to avoid DMCA pic.twitter.com/sCn56So8Ee — Rod Breslau (@Slasher) February 19, 2021 Several commenters online have pointed out the irony of this happening to Metallica. The band, particularly drummer Lars Ulrich, has been heavily critical of online music sharing, and the band had a high-profile case with Napster back in 2000.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Destiny 2 Trials Of Osiris Rewards This Week (Feb. 19-23)

The Season of the Chosen is in full swing In Destiny 2 with lots of new stuff to earn--the Trials of Osiris has a bunch of new rewards, and that's on top of new Exotics like Dead Man's Tale. As usual, we've got the full rundown of the rewards you can win and the Crucible map you'll face for this weekend's Trials of Osiris. This season brings new loot to the Trials event, including new armor, weapons, and cosmetic items. This week's Trials ends on February 23 with Destiny 2's weekly reset on Tuesday, so you've got a few days to earn tokens and spend them on new gear from Saint-14. Trials of Osiris Map And Rewards (February 19-23) * Map: Exodus Blue * 3 wins -- Astral Horizon, Kinetic shotgun * 5 wins -- Sola's Scar, Solar sword * 7 wins -- Hunter, Warlock, or Titan Gauntlets: Pyrrhic Ascent Grasps, Gauntlets, or Gloves * Flawless run -- Igneous Hammer (Adept), Solar hand cannon The Trials of Osiris is Destiny 2's weekend competitive multiplayer event, running from Friday to Tuesday each week. It represents Destiny's toughest challenge--your goal in Trials is to rack up as many victories as you can before you suffer three total losses, which forces you to reset your run. You'll earn loot along the way as you rack up more and more wins, but the best rewards in the event come when you go on a winning streak of seven matches in a row--a "Flawless" run.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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WandaVision Episode 7: 21 Easter Eggs, Marvel References, And Things You Missed

Episode 7 of WandaVision is here and Westview is now in the 2010s, when sitcoms began to really lean into the "talking head" segments and mockumentary style directing with shows like Modern Family and The Office. So, naturally, we get a whole lot of that going on here--even though some of Westview's residents seem a bit less enthusiastic than others about the whole thing. Meanwhile, Wanda's powers are on the fritz as she slowly loses control over the fabric of Westview's reality, causing glitches in the proverbial matrix that make for all sorts of anxiety. The twins are noticing something is up and looking for answers that Wanda either doesn't have or just doesn't want to give and Vision is still on a crusade to get out of the town, despite having no memory of his life before arriving in Westview at all.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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For Honor Announces Year 5 Content With Shovel Knight Crossover

Ubisoft has announced that Year 5 of For Honor kicks off on March 11 for all platforms with an unexpected crossover event featuring items themed after Yacht Club's Shovel Knight. From now until March 4, For Honor players can dress their characters in a bunch of Shovel Knight-themed content. This includes emotes, mood effects, outfits, ornaments, and symbols. Each piece is available in the in-game store for anywhere from 10,000 to 20,000 steel. Then, starting on March 11, For Honor Year 5 begins. Called the Year of the Covenants, the new season "continues the narrative arc that began in Year 4," Ubisoft said in a press release. Players can expect the usual For Honor content drops when Year 5 starts. This includes things like two new playable heroes, added in-game events, and extra customization options.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Nvidia Slashes Crypto Mining Performance On Gaming Cards Ahead Of RTX 3060 Launch

To curb continuing stock issues for its latest RTX 30-series, Nvidia is launching a brand-new line of GPUs focused entirely on Ethereum mining, while drastically reducing the effectiveness of GeForce-branded hardware. Ahead of the launch of the RTX 3060 on February 25, Nvidia has announced that it will push out drivers for the GPU that halve its potential effectiveness at mining Ethereum. This is achieved by identifying certain hashing algorithms used when mining the cryptocurrency and reducing the card's performance programmatically. To make up for the change, Nvidia is launching a whole new line of GPUs specifically designed for mining, with the latest Cryptocurrency Mining Processor (CMP) range. These cards won't have any video outputs, feature lower peak core voltages and frequencies, and improved airflow to help densely packed data centers get as much performance as they can from mining racks.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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SaGa Frontier Remastered Coming To Switch In April

During the latest Nintendo Direct livestream, the release date for SaGa Frontier Remastered was revealed. It'll be launching for Switch on April 15 (and for PlayStation 4, PC, and mobile). Along with updated visuals, the classic RPG from Square Enix will feature a new scenario for Asellus, one of the game's several protagonists, and a new playable character named Fuse. SaGa Frontier was the first in the SaGa franchise to release outside of Japan, and stood out for its science-fantasy setting, turn-based combat, and free-form story with multiple protagonists. Soon it'll be playable on modern platforms.
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Fantastic LG CX OLED 4K TV Falls To Black Friday Price

At the moment, there are few TVs better than the LG CX OLED. In addition to its gorgeous and vibrant OLED display, it has HDMI 2.1 ports, which give you the best performance for gaming on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and RTX 30 series graphics cards. Right now, Amazon even has a deal on the fantastic TV, knocking the LG CX OLED 55-inch to $1,350 (was $2,000) and the 65-inch to $1,950 (was $2,800) thanks to a a coupon that slashes another $47 off the existing discount. Before finalizing your order, make sure you check the coupon box right below the price. LG CX OLED 4K TV $1,350 (was $2,00) for 55-inch | $1,950 (was $2,900) for 65-inch The LG CX OLED features four HDMI 2.1 ports, which means you can plug in your PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC; enjoy 4K and 120Hz gameplay; and still have one port free. In addition to the high resolution and refresh rate, you also get access to VRR (variable refresh rate) and ALLM (auto low-latency mode), which the Xbox Series X and PC can both take advantage of--the PS5 requires an update, but it still delivers an impressive experience. See at Amazon While HDMI 2.1 is the marquee feature, the LG CX OLED supports FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatibility, and Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. LG is gearing up to release its successor, the C1 OLED, but you can rest easy knowing that it features the same great OLED panel as the CX but with updated software--you won't be missing out on much if you buy the CX.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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No Man's Sky Free Companions Update Lets You Adopt Alien Pets And Much More

One of the most compelling comeback stories in gaming, No Man's Sky, continues to grow and evolve with new content. The latest update, Companions, is coming soon, and it allows players to tame and adopt creatures from across the galaxy. Once you successfully bond with one of the critters, you can summon them wherever you are. There are also extra-cute baby versions of alien creatures. "They will need your care as they grow from spawn to maturity," reads a line from the update's description. Players can play with their pets, feed them, and give them attention to advance their level of bonding. Creature Pellets is the name of the new pet food that you can feed them.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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We Regret To Inform You That The Pokemon Happy Meals Are Pretty Cool

McDonald's has started a new promotion, this time featuring the timeless, enduring property for kids and weird adults alike, Pokemon. And as one such weird adult, I sincerely regret to inform you that the included "toys" are actually pretty cool. Do with this knowledge what you will. We first started to hear scuttlebutt about the Pokemon Happy Meals in January, with leaked word that it would involve a series of paper-based "toys" instead of the plastic figurines of past promotions. Ha! How cheap, I thought, remembering such Happy Meal royalty as the Halloween dress-up McNuggets and Changeables, which were basically Transformers if Optimus Prime had disguised himself as a milkshake. Even the Pikachu with glowy red cheeks was up there as a pretty sweet collectible! Who needs cheap paper crap? I do, apparently.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Guilty Gear Strive Open Beta Goes Live On PS4, PS5 This Week

The open beta for Arc System Works' highly anticipated Guilty Gear Strive goes live on February 18 for everyone on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The studio shared details on how to get into the 2D fighter's open beta, when it'll start and end, and what players can expect. In addition to outlining the game's open beta details, Arc System Works released a starter guide for Guilty Gear Strive's newest character, the vampiric samurai Nagoriyuki. The video, below, breaks down Nagoriyuki's moveset and how to best use his kit during fights. Guilty Gear Strive's Open Beta Start Time Guilty Gear Strive's open beta will be available for everyone on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 starting on Thursday, February 18 at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET. Those who preorder the game on either PlayStation console will get in a full-day early, meaning those people will have five days to play the upcoming fighter. The open beta wraps up for everyone on Sunday, February 21.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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The Joker Actually Said "We Live In A Society" And The Internet Can't Deal

In case you thought the saga of Zack Snyder's fabled Justice League cut couldn't get any more absurd, the film's first official trailer has ended with Jared Leto's Joker saying "we live in a society." The line has long been a meme associated with the Joker, but until now no iteration of the character has actually said the line. According to its Know Your Meme page, "we live in a society" is a line associated with the Gamers Rise Up/Gamer Joker meme that arose around 2016, when Leto's version of the Joker was first revealed. The meme features different versions of the Joker, as well as photos of various people wearing their own versions of Joker's makeup, paired with edgy or cringey text. "We live in a society" is one of the most common iterations of the meme, with the line apparently originating from a 1991 episode of Seinfeld. The line has since seen broader popularity outside of the Joker-specific meme, though it was still associated with the character enough that a petition to have Joaquin Phoenix say the line in the 2019 Joker movie gained almost 60,000 signatures.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Avengers: Endgame's Box Office Record Was Just Beaten

Avengers: Endgame's record for biggest opening weekend at the box office in a single market has just fallen. Detective Chinatown 3 opened in China this weekend and it made a gargantuan $397.2 million USD over the weekend, which crushes Avengers: Endgame ($357 million USD) to set a new record for biggest opening in a single market, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Endgame's record was for North America, which is historically one of the most lucrative movie markets in the world. China is a massive market for movies as well, ranking just behind North America in terms of annual box office results, and it continues to grow as these numbers show. Detective Chinatown 3 is projected to end its run at $750 million USD, which would be good for the second-biggest film ever in China, only behind Wolf Warrior 2 ($874 million USD).Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 4 To Be Revealed This Week Alongside "The Biggest Patch Note Ever"

Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios has announced that The Panel from Hell will return this week, which will be livestreamed on February 17 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. The previous Panel From Hell revealed the release date for Baldur's Gate 3, but this week's edition will be more focused on the current development of the game and which features are coming next. Players will be able to see enhanced Tieflings, spells, improved cinematics, and revamped cows. The stream will feature principal rules designer of Dungeons & Dragons Jeremy Crawford, creative director Swen Vincke, and guests Nick Pechenin, David Walgrave, and more, according to Larian. The main event of the stream will also be the "biggest patch note ever forged in the fiery pits of Larian" the developer added. Much like the last big patch, this new update will also result in save games prior to its release being incompatible with Baldur's Gate III once it has been released. Hopefully, there won't be a repeat of when that patch had to be pulled from Steam after it introduced numerous game-breaking bugs.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Nvidia Is Bringing Back Older GPUs To Deal With Shortages

As supply of Nvidia's new 30-series graphics cards still struggles to meet demand, the GPU manufacturer is now looking to release more stock of its older cards into the market. A report by PC World has confirmed that Nvidia will be releasing more stock of the RTX 2060 and GTX 1050 Ti to its board partners to help cover demand. While the brand-new 30-series GPUs are at the forefront of the graphics card shortages, it's difficult to buy any graphics card right now, with prices on older boards often inflated well above their launch prices. The RTX 2060, for example, is listed between $750 and $800 on Newegg, well above its original launch price of $350 in January 2019. The choice in re-released boards is strategic, with the older boards not requiring the parts that are rumored to be causing manufacturing bottlenecks for new-generation cards and consoles. As the PC World report points out, the 2016 GTX 1050 Ti also lacks the required amount of dedicated video memory to mine the popular cryptocurrency Ethereum, meaning the new stock won't be snapped up by crypto miners before gamers can get to it.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Destiny 2: When Is Crossplay Coming?

Destiny 2 is available on a huge number of platforms at this point, including Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, PC, and Google Stadia. However, you're currently limited to playing with those on the same platform as you. This used to be the standard for nearly every game, but many modern first-person shooters have started offering crossplay support, such as Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Luckily, crossplay is coming to Destiny 2 in the future. But just when is Destiny 2 getting crossplay? When is Destiny 2 getting crossplay? Though Bungie hasn't given a firm date, it said in late January that crossplay would be coming to Destiny 2 later this year. It has been making changes to the game's current systems in order to facilitate this move, including changing recoil to accommodate for those using mouse-and-keyboard control versus a controller. There will almost certainly need to be more changes once the feature is implemented, not only to make things balanced for cooperative events, but also for ensuring the Crucible stays fair.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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New Trailer For Snyder Cut Justice League Features Jared Leto's Joker

The Zack Snyder cut of Justice League will arrive to the WarnerMedia streaming service HBO Max on March 18. A new trailer has been released for the four-hour-long movie on Valentine's Day that gives more insight into the upcoming movie. The latest trailer for the film shows off a lot of new footage for the recut of the Justice League movie. If you wanted more Knightmare Batman, you got it. If you wanted Black Suit Superman, you got it. If you wanted some more Darkseid or Joker in your life--or any at all--you got it. Almost everything in the new trailer seems like completely new footage. Check it out below. The Joker appears in the final moments of the trailer, a character who was left out entirely of the original cut. However, it appears in what looks to be the Knightmare Batman future. So Jared Leto's slicked-back hair and grilled-out mouth aren't showcased. Instead, we see Leto's Joker with long hair, in a SWAT team vest, with mouth makeup that is a little reminiscent of Heath Ledger's Joker from The Dark Knight. Leto's new Joker take has already been teased once, and more recently, Vanity Fair showcased some non-blurry images of Leto's Joker.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Patch Notes -- League Play Changes And More

Treyarch has released the latest update for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and it affects several different game modes, including standard competitive multiplayer, Zombies, and League Play. If you were participating in League Play this weekend, you may need to think of a new strategy to replace your trusty RC-XD scorestreak. The RC-XD is restricted in League Play, meaning you'll want to come up with a new low-level alternative before you're caught off-guard by this change. Additionally, friendly fire has been changed slightly, converting to ricochet damage after the second team-kill and returning damage toward the attacker. Should you get two more team-kills, you will be kicked from the match. Other changes include fixing an issue on the Express map that would let you capture a Hardpoint zone without actually being inside it, and tweaking some UI problems. In Zombies, you also shouldn't be teleported out of the map when others use it in the Village area, nor will you be able to stand on the crafting table. Check out the full patch notes from Treyarch below and make sure you don't miss out on the Double Weapon XP weekend currently running.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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The Division 2 Major Updates Aren't Finished, More Content Coming This Year

The Division 2 released back in 2019 and despite improving nearly everything compared to the first game, including combat, mission structure, and progression, the game underperformed for Ubisoft. However, dedicated players have continued supporting it, and this support has convinced Ubisoft to continue developing new content for 2021. In a post on the game's official Twitter account, Ubisoft said it had reversed course after previously planning to not develop any more major updates for The Division 2. Today, we are thrilled to confirm that were will be additional content for The Division 2 released later this year! pic.twitter.com/LRlTwVZEtp — The Division 2 (@TheDivisionGame) February 12, 2021 "Some of you had noticed that Title Update 12 was originally meant to be the last major Title Update for The Division 2, but thanks to your continued support, we are now in the early stages of development for fresh content to release later in 2021," the post said. "While it is still too early to go into more details today, you won't have to wait too long, as we will share more as soon as we can."Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Nintendo Switch eShop Valentine's Day Sale Is Live Now

The Nintendo Switch eShop is hosting multiple Valentine's Day sales right now. You can save on titles from Ubisoft and Warner Bros., including a bunch that would be ideal to play with your loved ones this weekend. There are also a few other ongoing sales on Capcom and Bandai Namco games that are worth checking out. Ubisoft's Valentine's Day sale includes nice discounts on a handful of fun multiplayer games. While going clubbing this weekend is out of the cards, you can bring the party to your living room with Just Dance 2021, which is discounted to $30. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is slashed to $15, and it's a great strategy game to play cooperatively. You can also save on a number of digital board and party games, including Monopoly ($10), Uno ($4), Wheel of Fortune ($8), and Jeopardy ($8). WB Games' Valentine's Day sale is particularly good if you're looking for co-op games to play with kids over this long weekend. Scribblenauts Mega Pack and party game Scribblenauts Showdown are down to $10 each. A ton of Lego games are discounted as well, including Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 for $9. It's one of the rare Lego games with four-player local co-op, so it's a great pick if the whole family is looking for something to play.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Check Out The Music Of Red Dead Redemption 2 And Enter For A Chance To Win The Vinyl

The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP is a special release that's now available to stream or purchase as a limited-edition blue sky vinyl. To celebrate the EP's release, Rockstar is also offering two chances to win one of these records. The Housebuilding EP features five songs from the Red Dead Redemption 2's soundtrack by David Ferguson and guitarist/composer/producer Matt Sweeney. The full track list is: * The Housebuilding Song (David Ferguson) * A Strange Kindness (David Ferguson and Matt Sweeney) * A Quiet Time (Saloon Theme, David Ferguson and Matt Sweeney) * The Course of True Love (David Ferguson and Matt Sweeney) * Do Not Seek Absolution (David Ferguson and Matt Sweeney) If you want access to The Housebuilding EP digitally, you can now purchase it from online storefronts like iTunes, or you can stream it on services like Spotify or Apple Music. If you're more of a physical media person, you can also snag the blue sky vinyl from the Rockstar Warehouse or the Lakeshore Records Online Store, though they are in very limited supply.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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150+ Excellent PC Games Discounted In New Epic Games Store Sale

The Epic Games Showcase stream has come and gone, with news on upcoming games like Chivalry II, Oddworld: Soulstorm, and Axiom Verge 2 as well as the announcement of the Kingdom Hearts series coming to PC. In addition to the livestream, the Epic Games Store has kicked off a new sale that lasts almost the entire month of February. That's right, a heck ton of games are discounted by up to 75% until February 25. A number of last year's biggest games are on sale, including Cyberpunk 2077 for $54, Assassin's Creed Valhalla for $49.79, and Immortals Fenyx Rising for $40.19 as well as Watch Dogs: Legion for $40.19, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 for $30, and Death Stranding for $36. If you've been looking to catch up on some of the best PC games of 2020, then now's your chance to save some money on a number of those titles. There are also a number of games that are much cheaper and more affordable. The exquisite roguelike Hades is down to $20, the fast-paced action game Ghostrunner is $21, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt GOTY Edition is only $10. There are plenty of other deals available during the Epic Games Showcase sale, so be sure to head over to the Epic Games Store to see the full selection.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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HBO Max Launches In 39 New Territories In June

HBO Max will launch in 39 territories across Latin America and the Caribbean in June, according to a press release from the streaming platform. Along with HBO Max's recent availability on Roku back in December, this continues the streaming service's trajectory of steady expansion since launching in May 2020. Further details, including promotional offers, will be announced in the coming months. A partial list of the nearly 40 new territories that will soon be receiving the service include Anguilla, Argentina, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, St. Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela. "We are thrilled for the launch of HBO Max in Latin America and the Caribbean, which is the first step in bringing WarnerMedia’s direct-to-consumer service to consumers outside of the U.S., and around the world," said Johannes Larcher, head of HBO Max International. "By combining HBO with the very best of WarnerMedia's series and film catalog, as well as locally produced content from master storytellers in Latin America, HBO Max will offer fans in the region an unforgettable and enriching entertainment experience."Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Destiny 2 Ticuu's Divination Exotic Catalyst Guide: How To Complete Points Piercing Forever Fast

Ticuu's Divination, the seasonal Exotic that joined Destiny 2 with the start of the Season of the Chosen, is a pretty good time. The bow rips through enemies by turning them into bombs, allowing you to detonate them with careful arrow shots that can create massive chain reactions. The bow can be made even better if you complete the objectives on its Exotic catalyst. They require you to kill quite a few enemies with Ticuu's Divination, but if you're smart about how you use it, you can speed through the catalyst and increase the bow's effectiveness significantly. Here's what you can expect from the steps for the Ticuu's Divination Exotic catalyst and some tips on how to complete them super-quickly. Step 1: Get The Catalyst To get started, you'll need Ticuu's Divination. If you're paying for the season pass for the Season of the Chosen, it'll be available in the box on the pass's first level. If not, you'll have to wait until Level 50 to earn the bow. Once you have it, though, you can visit Banshee-44 in the Tower to pick up the Catalyst quest, Points Piercing Forever. You'll only need to pick it up with one character; it'll track your progress across your entire account.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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MLB The Show 21: How To Sign Up For PlayStation/Xbox Tech Test

Xbox and PlayStation players can now sign-up for a chance to participate in a Tech Test for MLB The Show 21, which will take place later this month. If you want to check out the game a bit early, you can sign up for a chance to participate in a Tech Test that will be held from February 23 at 10 AM PT to March 1 at 10 AM PT. If you are selected, you will receive a notification on whichever console you signed up for. Players will be able to download the Tech Test before the servers go live, so you can prepare in advance if need be. To do so, you simply have to consent to the Tech Test Agreement and connect either your PSN or Xbox account. The Test itself will feature four game modes you can experiment with: (Diamond Dynasty) vs CPU, (Diamond Dynasty) Events, (Diamond Dynasty) Casual, (Diamond Dynasty) Play with Friends; Battle Royale. But don't get too used to what you find while playing these modes. None of your items, stats, or progress will transfer over if you get the game at launch. The player attributes you encounter while playing in the Tech Test will also not be the final versions we'll see in the release version.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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New Bravely Default 2 Trailer Explains The Game's Battle System

Bravely Default II arrives on Nintendo Switch later this month, and ahead of its release, Nintendo and Square Enix have shared a new trailer that provides an overview of the game's unique battle system. Like many classical RPGs, Bravely Default II features turn-based combat, but it weaves in an extra layer of strategy with its titular Brave and Default mechanics. Selecting Default makes your character assume a defensive stance, forgoing their turn to amass one Brave Point. The Brave command, meanwhile, lets you use bankedBrave Points to perform multiple actions in a single turn. As the new trailer explains, carefully utilizing both the Brave and Default commands will be vital to defeating many of the game's tougher adversaries. Despite the number in its title, Bravely Default II is actually the third proper entry in its series. This entry follows four heroes of light--Seth the sailor, Gloria the princess, Adele the mercenary, and Elvis the scholar--as they set out on an adventure across the continent of Excillant to restore the magical Crystals. The game was originally slated to release in 2020 but was pushed back to further fine-tune the experience.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Destiny 2 Battlegrounds Guide: How The Hammer Of Proving, HELM, And Umbral Engrams Work

With the launch of the Season of the Chosen in Destiny 2 comes a new activity called Battlegrounds. It pits you against waves of Cabal enemies to take down leaders before they can join the war council of Caiatl, the Cabal empress, and allow her to rally her forces in the solar system. It also provides you with a new rewards system for earning seasonal gear and leveling up your Guardian--but the whole thing is a touch confusing. We've put together a full rundown of how everything related to the Season of the Chosen works, from the Battlegrounds activity to the new HELM War Table, the Hammer of Proving, and the new version of Umbral Engrams. Here's everything you need to know to excel and earn your new Chosen gear. Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Xbox Series X|S Outsold PS5, Switch In UK In January

The Xbox Series X and Series S outsold both the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 in the UK throughout the month of January, in a month where console sales jumped almost 150%. According to chart specialist GfK (via GamesIndustry.biz) over 150,000 total consoles were sold in the region in the first month of the year, with hardware from all three console manufacturers doing well. The Nintendo Switch in particular saw sales rise by 21%, as Nintendo's hybrid console continues to set company records. In terms of physical software sales, Nintendo still ruled the roost. Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Mario Kart 8: Deluxe took top spots on the sales charts, with Grand Theft Auto V claiming third (contributing to its latest 140 million sales milestone). Spider-Man: Miles Morales still managed to make the top 10, while new release Hitman 3 squeezed into the top 20 despite a later January launch. The same wasn't true for Xbox and PC exclusive, The Medium, however.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Cobra Kai, Bridgerton Are The Top-Watched Streaming Shows For 2021 So Far

We got our kicks in early this year when Cobra Kai Season 3, the latest in the adventures of Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso, hit Netflix on New Years' Day, and the show is doing well for Netflix, according to ratings tracking firm Nielsen. Nielsen released the latest ratings for streaming shows this week, covering the week of January 4 to January 10. Cobra Kai tops the list with viewers watching 2.1 billion minutes worth of nostalgic martial arts action in that period. Bridgerton followed with 1.6 billion hours. The list for that period is dominated almost entirely by Netflix. The only non-Netflix show to make the list is The Mandalorian in 6th place. Original content dominated, with streams of acquired shows--stuff from Network and Cable TV--like Criminal Minds, Grey's Anatomy, and Schitt's Creek clocking in less than half the stream time of Cobra Kai and Bridgerton. Nielsen SVP of Product Strategy Brian Fuhrer points out that Netflix's acquired Spanish-language series, Mariposa De Barrio, is a standout on the list of acquired shows otherwise filled out by popular American programs. Disney+ did significantly better on the cinematic front, topping out the list with Pixar's Soul, followed by Netflix's We Can Be Heroes. Moana and Frozen II made the list, too.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Dungeons & Dragons Movie Adds Michelle Rodriguez And Justice Smith

The upcoming Dungeons & Dragons movie has brought on two more big names. Joining Chris Pine in the fantasy film adapted from the Wizards of the Coast tabletop RPG game Deadline had the scoop on the casting news, but there is no word yet on the characters that Rodriguez and Smith will play. In fact, the plot of the movie itself is being kept a secret for now, but it will be a fantasy film presumably featuring dungeons & dragons. Dungeons & Dragons doesn't currently have a release date, but Deadline states that it will start production in Belfast in the first quarter of 2021. An earlier Dungeons & Dragons movie was released in 2000 starring Oscar-winner Jeremy Irons, but it was a commercial failure and was poorly received by critics.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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The Flash Is Coming To Fortnite, According To Leaks

If you're looking for a little extra speed in your favorite battle royale, we've got some good news for you. It looks like the Flash is coming to Fortnite very soon. Fortnite has featured skins based on popular comic book characters for a long time now, with both Marvel and DC getting their share of love from developer Epic Games. Coming soon: The Flash Cup & outfit! #Fortnite pic.twitter.com/nqbI9weGoM — Fortnite News (@FortniteBR) February 8, 2021 It's not clear when this Flash skin will come to Fortnite, but the above leak suggests that the Flash will get a Cup similar to the other notable comic book skins that have come to the game over the years. Back in Season 4, players who participated in the special Marvel Series cups were able to win the characters' costumes before they were sold in the Item Store. Heroes and villains like Black Cat, Daredevil, and Venom all got their own Cups. A new Reality Log video shared on Fortnite's Twitter account also references a "really, really" fast target, which could be a Flash reference.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Bob Odenkirk Is On An Action-Fueled Rampage In Nobody's Super Bowl Trailer

Many of us remember Bob Odenkirk first as a comedy guy, creating stuff like Mr. Show and writing for some of the best comedy shows, like Saturday Night Live and Late Night With Conan O'Brien. Even after his turn as Saul/Jimmy in the Breaking Bad universe, we couldn't have predicted his next move: Bob Odenkirk is officially an action badass in the second trailer for his upcoming movie Nobody. Nobody stars Odenkirk as Hutch Mansell, the very definition of a mild-mannered suburban dad. Thieves break into his house and he declines to fight back, leaving his wife and son disappointed. The frustration that follows awakens a long-dormant part of Hutch, who was once an "Auditor" and has to once again bring his skills to bear to defend his family. This latest trailer highlights Hutch's improvisational skills in the heat of battle, contrasted against him being able to cook only one meal--lasanga--as a father.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Zack Snyder Teases New Justice League Trailer On Valentine's Day

The Snyder Cut is upon us. For fans who have been clamoring for years and director Zack Snyder's vision of the Justice League, the movie is finally headed to HBO in a few weeks. Before the Super Bowl, Snyder tweeted out that next week, we'll get another trailer and teased a bit of it on his account. On the goal line. Trailer drop 2/14/21 9:14am PST #SnyderCut #ZackSnydersJusticeLeague pic.twitter.com/KiMpeYdvGh — Zack Snyder (@ZackSnyder) February 7, 2021 The quick clip shows a pre-Cyborg Victor Stone scoring a touchdown in Snyder's trademark super slow-mo with thrilling music playing in the background. In the original cut of the film, Vic's football career was only briefly mentioned, but nothing really highlighted. Ray Fisher, the actor behind Vic, has expressed in the past that Cyborg had a bigger role in Snyder's intended cut, and Snyder himself even said Cyborg was the heart of the movie. However, director Joss Whedon cut out a lot of his footage in post. Fischer has also gone on the record about how Whedon was an abusive figure on set.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Razer Valentine's Day Deals Discount Some Of Its Best (And Cutest) PC Gaming Accessories

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and if you're looking for gift ideas for a loved one, then Razer has some excellent deals that fit the Valentine's theme quite well. The company is discounting its pink Quartz PC gaming accessories, which are among the company's best products--they're just pretty in pink. Razer's Valentine's Day sale runs through February 20 at Best Buy, so you have plenty of time to snag the perfect PC gaming gift, even if you're a little late for the special day itself. All of the discounted products in the V-Day promotion feature Razer's RGB Chroma lighting, which can be customized and synced across devices. While the below products are all pink, Chroma features more than 16 million colours. Razer Blackwidow V3 gaming keyboard $119 (was $140) The Razer Blackwidow V3 gaming keyboard features Razer's classic tactile Green key switches in a full-size form factor, complete with a number pad, scroll wheel, and media keys. It also comes with a 6.5 feet USB cable and a magnetic wrist rest. See at Best Buy Razer Viper Ultimate gaming mouse $127.49 (was $150) The Razer Viper is one of the company's best, most versatile mouse shapes, thanks to its ambidextrous and lightweight design. The Razer Viper Ultimate can be used both wired or wirelessly and comes with a charging dock, on which the Viper can rest and charge when you're not using it. See at Best Buy Razer Kraken Kitty gaming headset $127.49 (was $150) Razer's Kraken Kitty gaming headset is the company's most unique pair of cans, featuring RGB cat ears that are great for streamers. The Kitty's cat ears can react to your Twitch or YouTube chat as your audience sends emotes, triggers alerts, and more. See at Best Buy Razer Kraken gaming headset with free Base Station $80 If you're not into cats or having cat ears, the Razer Kraken gaming headset features the same great sound without the RGB ears or lighting. During Razer's Valentine's Day sale, the Razer Kraken also comes with a Base Station V1, which you can rest your headset on when your gaming session is over. See at Best Buy Razer Goliathus Chroma gaming mouse pad $51 (was $60) If you want to go the extra mile with your RGB lighting, then getting a Chroma-equipped mouse pad is the way to go. Razer's Goliathus can be synced with your Razer mouse, keyboard, and more. See at Best Buy Razer Base Station V2 headset stand $68 (was $80) The Razer Base Station V2 features Chroma RGB lighting as well as two USB 3.1 ports that you can plug your headset, mouse, keyboard, or any other device into. See at Best Buy Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Street Fighter 2 Turns 30, And Some Never Stopped Playing

Street Fighter 2, one of the most important fighting games--and video games--of all time, is now 30 years old. As of February 6, it has been three decades since Ryu and company landed in arcades, and the fighter's classic gameplay has spawned countless imitators. In a post on its Twitter page, Capcom celebrated the game's 30th birthday with a short gameplay clip. Street Fighter 2 was far more successful than its predecessor, which was a fairly limited game that only featured two playable characters: Ryu and Ken. Today marks the 30th anniversary of Street Fighter II punching and kicking its way onto Arcades! 🕹️ Who was your favorite character from the original cast? pic.twitter.com/h6gtGtiMwa — Capcom USA (@CapcomUSA_) February 6, 2021 Following the initial success of Street Fighter 2, Capcom ported the game to several different systems and released follow-ups that added new features and characters. These included Street Fighter 2: Hyper Fighting, Super Street Fighter II, and Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo. On Switch, Ultra Street Fighter II also gives players the choice of a new or classic art style, working the classic mechanics into a game that looks like it could have released today.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Grandmother And Grandson Use Xbox To Finally Connect

It's never too late to learn how to play video games--or connect with family you've never truly gotten to know. That was the case for Mary, a woman from Bolton, England who finally began to learn about her grandson Jason via Xbox Live. In a video posted by Xbox on February 5, grandmother Mary and grandson Jason--who live hours apart and have never really known each other--finally get to learn about each other through gaming. Mary received an Xbox Series S so she could play Minecraft with Jason, who ran her through how to use the controller and play the game over voice chat. Over the course of several weeks, Jason learned about Mary's life, including her large family that included five siblings. Meanwhile, Mary learned how to race across the English countryside in Forza Horizon 4, and she also explored the wide-open water with Jason in Sea of Thieves. It seemed to help her fend off loneliness during the ongoing pandemic. With lockdown in various parts of the world approaching 12 months now, that human connection is extremely important.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Razer Raptor 27 Gaming Monitor Review — Apple-Like Design, PC Gaming Power

If it doesn’t have RGB lighting, is it really a Razer product? Razer’s tendency to equip its products with rainbow LEDs has become the subject of jokes, though the company seems to take it with pride, even equipping its first-ever gaming monitor, the Razer Raptor 27, with an RGB stand. It might seem a little silly at first, but once you delve past the Raptor’s colorful gimmick and dive deeper into its specs, build, and performance, you’ll find that Razer’s first gaming monitor is another exceptional example of the company’s ability to deliver a quality product. Display and performance Adorned with an RGB-lit base, the Razer Raptor 27 provides a gorgeous, vivid image on its 27-inch IPS display, which looks doubly nice with its thin bezel. Games look sharp at the screen's native resolution of 1440p, and the change in color tone between Valorant and Call of Duty: Warzone demonstrates the Raptor’s adept range. Bright sunny days in games like Saints Row: The Third Remastered and Metro Exodus are exceptional--the sun peeking through an overpass or set of buildings in Saints Row looks beautiful. Darker scenes, however, is where the Raptor struggles a little. Testing with the most recent Resident Evil games, dark hallways can look more gray than black. While these black levels leave us wanting, with the right settings, the Raptor is still capable of producing a good-looking image.Razer Raptor 27 The Razer Raptor boasts a 144Hz refresh rate and G-Sync compatibility via FreeSync, both of which help it run and perform wonderfully. This provides a real advantage for competitive games like Rainbow Six Siege, Valorant, and Call of Duty: Warzone, where going from a low refresh rate monitor to a high one could make for a substantial improvement in your K/D ratio. In addition to much smoother gameplay over your typical 60Hz, the Raptor’s 144Hz refresh rate contributes to quicker reactions to movement and better precision aiming on the screen. For example, this makes sniping that enemy who pops into view much easier, dropping them before they can duck back into cover.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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Dril, The Best Twitter User, Is Making A Video Game

Gather up TekkenChauncey, RickGamecube, and DigimonOtis, because the greatest Twitter user of all time--Dril--is starting a new project. The master of surrealism is creating a video game, and he is crowdfunding on Patreon to complete the project. We have no idea if the video game will actually be coherent, but it will be Very Online. Dril, whose semi-anonymous Twitter page uses a very blurry image of Jack Nicholson for his profile picture, posted a description of the game on his Patreon page. "The game follows the quest of a silent protagonist who stumbles upon the gift of immortality in a dangerous future where Top influencers and corrupt hollywood guys maintain a cruel grip on society," the announcement said. "The gameplay places a strong emphasis on employing satisfying, responsive aerobatics to traverse a dozen or so worlds and find a sh*t load of treasures and secrets."Continue Reading at GameSpot
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WandaVision Episode 5: Yes, That Character Is Now In The MCU. Here's What It Might Mean

The following contains major spoilers for WandaVision Episode 5. If you have yet to see the episode, this is your last chance to turn away. In addition to being the creepiest one yet, this week's episode of WandaVision had one of the biggest (and most meta) twists in MCU history--the "resurrection" of a long-dead character but with a caveat only a show like WandaVision could actually pull off. Pietro Maximoff, AKA Quicksilver, is back. But he's been very literally "recast." Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who played Pietro in Avengers: Age of Ultron has been officially replaced in the MCU by Evan Peters, who played Pietro in Fox's X-Men movie franchise. And to make matters even stranger, people in the universe of the show are aware of the change--the comment about "recasting" the role comes directly from Darcy Lewis (Kat Dennings) as she observes the show-within-a-show from the SWORD base.Continue Reading at GameSpot
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