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Crackdown 3 Delayed To Spring 2018

16-08-2017 23:52

Crackdown 3 will no longer launch on November 7 alongside the Xbox One X. Microsoft confirmed today that the Xbox One and PC action game is now coming in Spring 2018.In a statement to Polygon, Microsoft Studios GM Shannon Loftis said delaying the game will give studios Reagent Games, Sumo Digital, and Cloudgine the time they need to deliver the "hugely ambitious" game to their quality standards."We’re very excited about Crackdown 3, and so are many fans, and so it's a difficult call to mov

Nidhogg 2 Review Roundup

16-08-2017 23:37

Hidden among this week's big releases is Nidhogg 2, a sequel to Messhof's excellent sword-dueling game. Like the first title, Nidhogg 2 pits two players against each other, with the object being to stab your opponent and race past them to the next screen. This time around, however, the game boasts a much different art style, and the developers have introduced a number of new mechanics, such as three new weapons, to add a new layer of depth to the game.Reviews for Nidhogg 2 have begun appearing o

We Happy Few Release Date, PS4 Version Announced

16-08-2017 23:19

We Happy Few, the unsettling first-person game showcased during Microsoft's E3 2017 press conference this past June, is currently available in Early Access and Game Preview for PC and Xbox One, but now we know when the full version is set to launch. Developer Compulsion announced that the title will receive a physical release courtesy of Gearbox next year, and in addition to the aforementioned platforms, it will also arrive on PlayStation 4.We Happy Few will launch worldwide on April 13, 2018, a

The Evil Within 2's Newest Trailer Introduces A Twisted Photographer

16-08-2017 23:16

Nightmarish creatures aren't the only monsters that await Sebastion in The Evil Within 2. He'll also cross paths with many sadistic humans on his quest to rescue his daughter, Lily. Today, Bethesda introduced one of the murderous characters Sebastion will encounter during the game: the twisted photographer Stefano Valentini.Bethesda describes Valentini as "an artist with dark proclivities and unbounded imagination." His artwork consists of gruesome photographs of his victims and "moment of death

Prey Dumps Its Demo In Favor Of A Free Trial On PS4, Xbox One, And PC

16-08-2017 23:08

Prey's been out for several months now, but if you haven't had a chance to check out the action game, you can now try it for free and keep your progress if you upgrade. Bethesda announced today that a free trial is now available on PC, and the demos on PS4 and Xbox One have both been converted to free trials.What's the difference between a trial and a demo? Bethesda explained that the Prey trial is essentially the full game, but it has restrictions until you buy it. This means that all of your p

Middle-Earth: Shadow Of War's Shelob Takes The Form Of A Woman, Here's Why

16-08-2017 22:48

If you're a fan of The Lord of the Rings--or even if you've just seen The Return of the King--you'll remember the horrifyingly large spider, Shelob. The monster very nearly kills Frodo, after all, quite possibly coming closest of all enemies to actually halting Frodo's quest. But in Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Shelob takes the form of a decidedly un-monstrous woman. Recently, creative vice president Michael de Plater explained to Eurogamer why, exactly, Shelob isn't a massive spider in the game

NBA 2K18 Gameplay Trailer Shows Off More Of Its Ridiculously Detailed Players

16-08-2017 22:35

If you didn't get enough of a glimpse at this year's NBA 2K game with its first trailer, you're in luck. 2K has released another gameplay video showcasing NBA 2K18's impressive visuals.Featuring the song "Shook Ones" by Mobb Deep, which is one of 49 songs on NBA 2K18's soundtrack, the two-minute video is comprised primarily of player celebrations, reactions, and dunks. Much like our previous look at the game, 2K18 continues to impress with its alarmingly accurate versions of the NBA's biggest st

New Star Wars Han Solo Movie Image Teases Familiar Villains

16-08-2017 22:24

The upcoming Han Solo movie may have had a few behind-the-scenes issues earlier this summer, but all now seems to be well on set. Director Ron Howard has been releasing a series of images since he took over the Star Wars spinoff, and the latest features a familiar sight. It's an Imperial helmet, which Howard accompanied with the words "the Empire looms large.” Check it out below:The Empire Looms Large pic.twitter.com/IN7GiiJtXY— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) August 16, 2017This latest

Playerunknown's Battlegrounds Patches Will Be Released Less Frequently

16-08-2017 22:11

Since Playerunknown's Battlegrounds' Early Access release this past March, developer Bluehole has supported the immensely popular title with a steady stream of patches and updates. Now, however, the developer has announced that new updates for the game will be rolling out less frequently until its official release.Bluehole discussed the change in a post on the game's Steam forums. According to the developer, the reason behind the decision is to "improve how we work on the game.""We’ve foun

Street Fighter 5 Getting Fancy DLC Costumes For 30th Anniversary

16-08-2017 22:06

Capcom has announced more DLC costumes for Street Fighter V. This batch consists of four new outfits that will release later this month to coincide with the series' 30th anniversary.Beginning August 29, Street Fighter V players will be able to purchase fancy new threads for M. Bison, Guile, Ibuki, and Karin. Like previous DLC costumes, each one retails for $4 apiece. You can see screenshots of the outfits below.Capcom has been offering a regular stream of DLC costumes for Street Fighter V since

Check Out Sonic Mania's Secret Knuckles Mode In Action

16-08-2017 21:13

Sonic Mania is now available--unless you're stuck waiting for the PC version--and it appears to be the game that many Sonic fans have been hoping for. Not only that, but it also features a special mode that plays off a popular Sonic joke.As featured in the video above, & Knuckles mode allows you to have the titular echidna follow you around, much like Tails in past games. It can be activated even if you're playing as Knuckles, allowing you to create a Knuckles & Knuckles experience.This

PlayStation Experience 2017 Date Announced, First Tickets Now Available

16-08-2017 20:51

Sony's annual gaming convention, PlayStation Experience, will return this year. PSX 2017 has been dated, and those hoping to attend the PS4-focused event can buy tickets right now.PSX 2017 runs from December 9-10 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, the same venue as last year's show. The first batch of early-bird, two-day tickets are on sale right now at a discounted rate of $65; standard two-day tickets will go for $75. Either way, you'll need to be at least 18 to attend, a

Mission: Impossible 6 Production Delayed Following Tom Cruise Stunt Accident

16-08-2017 20:39

The production of Mission: Impossible 6 has shut down following an on-set accident involving star Tom Cruise. It has been reported that it could be up to three months before the movie starts shooting once more.According to Variety, the London-based production will be paused for "six weeks to three months" to give Cruise time to recover from his injuries. While there has no been no official statement from Paramount about the accident, Variety's sources suggest that Cruise may have "broken his ank

Breaking Bad And Kick-Ass Are Getting Board Games

16-08-2017 20:30

Fallout and Civilization are already in the midst of getting the official board game treatment, and now two more iconic franchises are in the works. Breaking Bad and the Kick-Ass films. More »

New Uncharted 4 Update Adds Lost Legacy Character And More To Multiplayer

16-08-2017 20:13

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End may be more than a year old, but developer Naughty Dog is not finished supporting the celebrated PlayStation 4 game just yet. An update due out on August 22 adds a character from Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, Asav, along with skins for Chloe and Nadine based on their appearances in the upcoming standalone game.Asav, the new character, is the antagonist of The Lost Legacy. He's playable in Uncharted 4's Survival and Multiplayer modes, and he has "uniquely menacing VO."Als

Sonic Mania: Collector's Edition Xbox One Giveaway (US Only)

16-08-2017 20:00

We're giving away Sonic Mania: Collector's Edition on Xbox One (open to United States residents only)! One (1) winner will be chosen after the giveaway closes on Sunday, August 20th at 12:00 PM Pacific.The Sonic Mania: Collector's Edition includes:Deluxe "SEGA Genesis" style Collector's Box12" Classic Sonic Statue featuring SEGA Genesis BaseFlip the power switch to trigger the "SEEGAA" startup audio!Metallic Collector's Card with Sonic Mania Download Code (digital game code)SEGA Cartridge Cast w

Sonic Mania: Collector's Edition PS4 Giveaway (UK Only)

16-08-2017 20:00

We're giving away Sonic Mania: Collector's Edition on PS4 (open to United Kingdom residents only)! One (1) winner will be chosen after the giveaway closes on Sunday, August 20th at 12:00 PM Pacific.The Sonic Mania: Collector's Edition includes:Deluxe "SEGA Genesis" style Collector's Box12" Classic Sonic Statue featuring SEGA Genesis BaseFlip the power switch to trigger the "SEEGAA" startup audio!Metallic Collector's Card with Sonic Mania Download Code (digital game code)SEGA Cartridge Cast with

For Honor 1.11 Update Adds Characters, Fixes Notorious Exploit; Full Patch Notes Released

16-08-2017 19:25

A major new update for swordfighting game For Honor has been released on all platforms. Along with new content, it also makes some improvements and resolves an exploit that was controversially used to win a recent For Honor esports tournament.For Honor update 1.11 introduces two new characters. The Highlander is a Viking Hybrid character who hits hard but is challenging to play; he wields a claymore and has Offensive and Defensive stances. The Gladiator is a Knight Assassin with high attack spee

EB Games Settled A Harassment Claim For $8500

16-08-2017 19:00

Kotaku can reveal that EB Games has paid $8500 to at least one of its former staffers to settle a formal complaint lodged against the company. More »

Pokemon Go's Pikachu Event Drew 2 Million Players, Here's How It Avoided Issues

16-08-2017 17:48

Pokemon Go's series of summer live events got off to a rocky start with last month's Pokemon Go Fest in Chicago. Due to the high volume of attendees, the event was plagued by technical issues that prevented many players from being able to even log in to the game. Pokemon Go developer Niantic applied the lessons it learned from that meet-up for the game's most recent real-world event, last week's Pikachu Outbreak in Japan, which would turn out to be much more successful.The event, which took plac

The PlayStation Store Has Some Decent Deals Right Now

16-08-2017 17:30

The Witcher 3 for $23, Elite. Dangerous for under $26, DiRT Rally for the price of a pub steak and Wolfenstein. The New Order for the price of an expensive smoothie. That's part of what PSN has to offer right now. More »

Rick And Morty Can No Longer Be Livestreamed For Free

16-08-2017 17:17

Adult Swim's acclaimed animated sci-fi comedy Rick and Morty is no longer available to stream for free. The network had offered free livestreams of the first three episodes of the current third season on its website. However, this weekend's Episode 4 was not streamed live and is only available to subscribers.The network announced this via a tweet, which told viewers that the episode could only be seen with a cable login and instructed pirates to "start your engines." Check it out below:Heads up

What's Your Best Gaming Bargain?

16-08-2017 17:15

To this day, I still remember finishing Mass Effect 2 and looking at the menu thinking, "Man, I wish I paid more for that game." More »

The $360 Board Game You'll Never Play, But Should

16-08-2017 17:00

There are debacles and there are debacles. There are board games and there are board games. But there is nothing quite like Glory To Rome. More »

A World War 1 RTS In The Same Universe As Scythe

16-08-2017 16:15

If you haven't played it already, Scythe is an extremely good board game that blends strategy with massive mechs and the 1920's. And now there's a game set in the same universe. More »

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Total War: Warhammer 2 Adds A Much-Requested New Race

16-08-2017 16:00

A new race has been revealed for Total War: Warhammer II, and it's a much-anticipated one. The Skaven are here, and you can take a look at them in the trailer above.Publisher Sega describes the creatures as a "highly numerous species who inhabit vast subterranean lairs." It continues: "Now, their time of prophecy is upon us, and this verminous Race have emerged to spread pestilence and mayhem across the face of the New World." The Skaven join the High Elves, Dark Elves, and the Lizardmen as anot

Pokemon Sun And Moon Players Can Now Get Another Free Pokemon

16-08-2017 15:55

The next Pokemon distribution for Sun and Moon is going on now. Players in the US who visit a participating GameStop store will be able to receive a free code for a "battle-ready" Salazzle.As revealed earlier this month, the free Salazzle players can pick up from GameStop is level 50 and comes equipped with a Focus Sash, a one-use item that lets the Fire- and Poison-type Pokemon endure an attack that would normally result in a one-hit knockout. It also knows the following four moves:Fake OutToxi

Diablo 3 Update Out Now For Some, Here's What It Does

16-08-2017 14:06

Diablo III has received a big update for its public test realm on PC, bringing with it a bunch of balance changes. A number of abilities have been strengthened in the 2.6.1 patch, buffing their corresponding classes.The Barbarian's Bloodshed effect has been "redesigned," for example, and it now deals damage "equal to 20% of your recent Critical Hits to enemies within 20 yards every second." The Crusader's limitless effect has also been overhauled, and will from now on increase the damage of Bles

It Movie’s VR Experience Will Make You Float With Terror

16-08-2017 13:18

Virtual Reality is a natural fit for horror, so it's no surprise that the producers of the upcoming Stephen King adaptation It are using it for the movie's promotion. Warner has released It: Float--A Cinematic VR Experience, which takes the viewer deep into the darkened sewers of the fictional town of Derry, with the voice of demonic clown Pennywise as your guide. Experience it below--if you dare:It arrives in theaters on September 8. A first trailer was released in April, and this creepy clip f

Nintendo Switch's Arms Getting New Fighter Soon, Take A Look Here

16-08-2017 13:13

Arms for Nintendo Switch has been out for a couple of months now, and Nintendo continues to support it with new updates and content. Right now, the company is teasing an upcoming fighter with an as yet unannounced name, as well as a new map. Take a look at the fighter below.カイチョ～！ちかごろ評判になっているファイターを撮影して&

New ReCore News Teased, Might Be Definitive Edition

16-08-2017 12:12

An announcement about the adventure game ReCore is coming up soon, it seems. The developer said on Twitter today that fans should stay tuned on August 20 to find out "what's next" for the game.That timing lines up with Microsoft's Gamescom 2017 briefing, so an announcement could happen at that time. The briefing begins on Sunday, August 20, starting at 12 PM PT. That comes out to 8 PM BST and 5 AM AEST on Monday, August 21.Hey ReCore players! Come back to our channels on August 20th to hear what

Daniel Craig Will Be Back For New Bond Movie, But It Might Be His Last Time

16-08-2017 12:04

Confirming earlier reports, actor Daniel Craig said today he will return to play James Bond for a fifth time in the next 007 movie. He confirmed the news tonight on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Here's an animated GIF of the moment it went down:BREAKING NEWS: 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨
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Marvel's Jessica Jones Season 2 Will Feature This Surprise Villain

16-08-2017 12:02

The Marvel universe is packed with villains, but few as evil as Kilgrave, the mind-controlling bad guy played by former Doctor Who star David Tennant in the first season of Jessica Jones. It has now been revealed that Tennant will return for Season 2 of the Netflix hit. Warning, spoilers below!As reported by Entertainment Weekly, Tennant has been pictured on set with star Krysten Ritter--check out the image above. What might be surprising to fans is that Kilgrave seemed to die at the end of the

Captain Marvel Movie Hires Tomb Raider Writer

16-08-2017 11:59

After the huge success of Wonder Woman, expectations are high for Marvel's first female-led superhero movie, Captain Marvel. Brie Larson is set to play the title character, and it has now been reported that the movie has found a writer.According to Deadline, Geneva Robertson-Dworet will work on the script for the 2019 film. Robertson-Dworet is making a name for herself as a key writer of high-profile superhero and action movies. She wrote the script for next year's much-anticipated Tomb Raider r

25 Years Later, 'Disgusting' Night Trap Is Incredibly Tame

16-08-2017 09:40 via n4g.com

Should you ever wonder how much video games and society have evolved since Night Trap earned an M rating in 1993, here's a good indication: this "disgusting" game is now rated T for Teen in the US. (In Australia, the original Night Trap was rated M in 1995.)

Madden 18 Has 4K Support On PS4 Pro Without A Patch

16-08-2017 09:05

EA Sports has clarified its position about Madden NFL 18's graphical features for PlayStation 4 Pro. In a statement to GameSpot, EA Sports confirmed that the game will support 4K and 1080p resolution on PS4 Pro with no update required. As for frame rate, Madden NFL 18 will run at 60fps, the statement continued. However, there is no word yet on HDR support for PlayStation or Xbox consoles. You can read the full statement below:“Madden NFL 18 supports PS4 Pro at launch in both 4K and 1080p,

New Uncharted 4 DLC Announced, Adds Lost Legacy Character And More

16-08-2017 08:49

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End may be more than a year old, but developer Naughty Dog is not finished supporting the celebrated PlayStation 4 game just yet. An update due out on August 22 adds a character from Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, Asav, along with skins for Chloe and Nadine based on their appearances in the upcoming standalone game. Asav, the new character, is the antagonist of The Lost Legacy. He's playable in Uncharted 4's Survival and Multiplayer modes, and he has "uniquely menacing VO." A

Madden 18 Release Date And Early Access Timing Confirmed

16-08-2017 08:43

It's almost Madden season, that glorious time of year that signals the return of American football. This year's Madden game, Madden NFL 18, arrives on August 25 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4, but if you don't want to wait, there are multiple ways to play early.The Madden website shows that the game's EA Access Play First trial will go live on August 17, which is a full week before the game's official release date. The Madden NFL 17 Play First trial let you play the full game for 10 hours, but th

Next Game Of Thrones Episode Leaks, Apparently

16-08-2017 07:47

The next Game of Thrones episode has appeared online, it seems. According to Game of Thrones fansite Watchers on the Wall, episode six was briefly posted online by HBO Spain.A screenshot of the episode is available online; and this being the internet, you already know how you can find it if you want to. We won't add it here, however (via Gizmodo).Yes, Episode 6 of #GameofThrones has leaked, thanks to HBOSpain. Please use caution on social media- spoilers/images are popping up already.— Wat

Playerunknown's Battlegrounds Panel Coming To Gamescom

16-08-2017 05:56

Gamescom 2017 kicks off next week from Germany, and now the organisers have announced some of the panels that people can attend at the big gaming show. Maybe the biggest one is about Playerunknown's Battlegrounds. Creator Brendan Greene will appear on a panel called, "My journey – from modder to creative director of Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds." Given that Battlegrounds is one of the most popular games on the planet right now, this panel will understandably probably be one to watch

Destiny 2 Is Not Coming To Steam, Bungie Says

16-08-2017 05:28

Recently, it was discovered that Silver, the microtransaction currency in Destiny 1, was strangely available to buy on PC gaming juggernaut store Steam. Now, it's been removed and refunds are being issues, but there is no word as to why it was listed in the first place. Bungie community manager David "Deej" Dague said on Twitter that Silver showing up on Steam was an error. He added that Valve will process refunds, and he apologised for the "confusion." Some took this as a signal that Destiny 1

"60 FPS Or Death," Project Cars 2 Dev Says

16-08-2017 04:42

From what we've seen of Project Cars 2 so far, it's looking to be a gorgeous simulation driving game that has enough under the hood to give hardcore fans a lot to play with. It has been a significant effort for Slightly Mad Studios to get Project Cars 2 looking and running so well. We caught up with Slightly Mad COO Rod Chong recently for a wide-ranging interview, one part of which touched on Project Cars 2's graphical abilities.He told us that Slightly Mad is always looking to dial things up to

New Nvidia Driver Available; Here's What It Does

16-08-2017 03:09

The latest graphics driver from Nvidia makes several optimizations, most notably for the newly released Agents of Mayhem. Nvidia says the game uses a number of its graphical technologies like volumetric lighting, hybrid frustum traced shadows, and temporal antialiasing. In addition, the free-to-play game Crossout and VR game Killing Floor: Incursion are optimized with driver version 385.28.The new graphics driver also fixes a handful of previous issues, such as the following bugs:GeForce GTX 107

Rick And Morty Season 3 Funko Pop Giveaway

16-08-2017 01:57

In honor of Rick And Morty Season 3 Episode 4, we're giving away a Weaponized Morty Funko Pop! One (1) winner will be chosen after the giveaway closes on Sunday, August 20th at 12:00PM PT.Open to US residents only, void where prohibited. If you do not win this time, you'll be automatically entered in the next giveaway.Scroll down to enter below.GameSpot Universe is our official entertainment channel focused on comics, movies, TV, anime, giveaways, and more! We find you movie easter eggs, recap s

Game Of Thrones Season 7 Funko Pop Giveaway

16-08-2017 01:57

In honor of Game Of Thrones Season 7 Episode 5 "Eastwatch", we're giving away a Jon Snow Funko Pop! One (1) winner will be chosen after the giveaway closes on Friday, August 18th at 12:00PM PT.Open to US residents only, void where prohibited. If you do not win this time, you'll be automatically entered in the next giveaway.Scroll down to enter below.GameSpot Universe is our official entertainment channel focused on comics, movies, TV, anime, giveaways, and more! We find you movie easter eggs, re

Melbourne City Becomes First A-League Club To Sign A FIFA Player

16-08-2017 01:45

Melbourne City, one of the major clubs in Australia's premier football competition, has announced a local signing of a different kind. a FIFA player. More »