2020-03-04
If you've ever wanted to own a piece of your favorite MCU show, you'll soon have the opportunity. The memorabilia company Prop Store will host an auction later this summer that will put up costumes, props, and set decorations from select Marvel properties, including The Punisher, The Defenders, Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist--all of which were part of Netflix's Marvel universe. The auction will feature more than 500 lots."Just as Marvel’s The Defenders brought the worlds of Daredevil, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist together for the first time in one milestone series, this 3rd Marvel Television Live Auction allows us to offer fans a selection of authentic props, costumes and set decoration pieces from all of Marvel’s 'Street Level Heroes' in one big event," says Chuck Costas, a VP for Prop Store.The props on offer include Daredevil's cowl, the costume worn by Luke Cage on The Defenders, and a stunt katana used by Iron Fist character Colleen Wing.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-03-04
Somehow, Nintendo Switch is already three years old. It launched on March 3, 2017, and it's proven to be a truly fantastic system, with an extensive library of great games, including a few with PC cross-save support that effectively turn Switch into a portable extension of your gaming PC. We've already had one of the hardware revisions you'd expect from a Nintendo system, and system updates released over the past few years have introduced some new functionality. However, none of those updates have brought with them an essential ingredient that's been missing since Day One.I'm speaking, of course, about the lack of music on the Eshop. This may not be as practical as another of the Switch features that I've also been asking for over the past few years--folder support--but that's not what's important. Part of what made everyone love to shop on the Wii Shop every Wednesday, aside from the presence of the Virtual Console, was that truly catchy groovin'... like a bossa nova beat that accompanied the experience. Wii U had its own shopping music which actually changed at times, signaling that someone at Nintendo did actually care about this.Cut to the launch of the Switch--a system where buying digital games exclusively makes a ton of sense--and there was nothing. Bring up the Eshop and you'd be greeted with an interface as spartan and utilitarian as the system's menus. There have been some improvements since launch, such as the addition of a way to browse the available game demos, but the Eshop can still nonetheless be laggy and unpleasant to use. And you know what would make it better? Some freakin' music.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-03-04
Headphones, tablets, and more of the best tech gifts under $50It can be hard to find the perfect gift for someone who's into tech, especially one that's both affordable and great. iPads go for hundreds of dollars, gaming laptops can cost thousands, and gaming PCs can be even more expensive depending on the parts you decide to go with. Thankfully, there are quite a few tech gadgets out there that you can get for no more than $50, and a lot of them are absolute must-haves for nearly every type of person--excellent Bluetooth headphones, video-streaming devices, and even tablets. Whether you're shopping for a birthday, holiday, graduation, or some other occasion, these tech gadgets under $50 all make for a thoughtful gift that won't break the bank.Read on for the best tech gift ideas under $50 in 2020, from headphones and controllers to tablets and other gadgets actually worth your money. Keep in mind the prices below indicate the regular price and won't reflect any current discounts or fluctuations. And if you're looking for more tech gift ideas outside of the $50 budget, check out our guides to the best gaming headsets, best gaming mice, best gaming keyboards, and the best Xbox One controllers in 2020.Quick look: The best tech gifts under $50Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-03-04
As Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's second season kicked off on February 11 and the first-person shooter received a bunch of updates since then, developer Infinity Ward is back with another quick patch for the Modern Warfare reboot on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. We've compiled the full notes below--just don't expect the rumored Warzone battle royale mode to be waiting for you next time you boot up the game.The full patch notes reveal some minor changes made to Modern Warfare, includes adjustments to the uzi, updates to the playlist, a quick PC fix, some late additions that didn't make it in a previous patch, and more. Most exciting might be what's not in the patch notes but is now available from the in-game store: a Tamagotchi.Shoot the Ship has replaced Dirty Old House Boat as the game's 24/7 map. The 3v3 snipers only version of Gunfight has been replaced by the more traditional Gunfight while retaining the same number of players. However, all Gunfight maps can be played in a new "1v1 Me Bro" format, where the UAV is always on and the speech of enemy players can be heard. Lastly in the playlist update, Ground War has been updated to a boots-on-the-ground version where there are no tanks and the realism rules no longer apply.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-03-04
Bungie has released some details outlining much of what's coming with Destiny 2's Season of the Worthy when it kicks off on March 10. One big and interesting item: Guardian Games, a new event that'll run for three weeks in the middle of the season.The Season of the Worthy's roadmap provides a fairly minimal description of the event, but does give a bit of an idea of what to expect. Bungie calls the Guardian Games a "class competition," which will include new Legendary armor as rewards. The name "Guardian Games" sounds like it might have an Olympics feel, and since the 2020 Summer Olympics are running in Tokyo this July and August, that makes thematic sense.Last year, Destiny 2 saw a different seasonal event around this time--the Revelry, which took on a springtime theme and included timed events and special rewards. Apparently, Bungie is ditching the Revelry this year for the Guardian Games, which definitely sound like they'll have a more competitive flair than the Revelry, which was a largely PvE event.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-03-04
Battlefield V's upcoming free 6.2 update for PS4, Xbox One, and PC has been delayed due to the developers uncovering a bug in the final release, but the patch notes are here. For the most part, the update is focused on balancing the game's different weapon types by increasing the amount of damage that most weapons deal, as well as dampening damage dropoff for the game's longer-range weapons.The update also adds tank customization, allowing players to personalize their vehicle's paint job, turret, or chassis. This is a feature that the community has sought after for some time, to the point that DICE is adding a "coming soon" chassis for the Sherman tank as a joking reference to its long time in the pipe. It also includes minor changes to some maps, including Solomon Islands and Wake Island, which were both added as part of the game's recent Jungle update. This added a bundle of new things to the game, including new weapons.Update 6.2 is now scheduled to release on all platforms on Thursday, March 5. It will see a staggered rollout across each platform, with the patch rolling out beginning at the times listed below.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-03-04
Astron-6 is a Canadian horror production company which specialises in over-the-top gore effects and affectionate homages to low-budget '70s and '80s horror. Its previous movies include the sci-fi horror Man-Borg and the Italian slasher parody The Editor, while Astron-6 member Steven Kostanski directed the acclaimed 2017 film The Void, which toned down the laughs but still delivered plenty of goo and gore. Kostanski's new movie is titled PG: Psycho Goreman, and the first trailer has been released.PG: Psycho Goreman takes Kostanski back to his comedic roots and mixes family comedy, superhero hijinks, and splattery horror. The trailer is edited and voiced like something you might have found on a VHS tape back in 1986, and the film tells the story of two kids who befriend a huge, terrifying creature named PG. They get to play baseball with him, but unfortunately, he's also partial to tearing people's heads off. There's a load of other weird monsters and robots in there too, plus some heart-warming family drama. It looks like exactly the sort of movie that will be enjoyed with other like-minded horror fans and a few liquid refreshments. Check it out below:In an interview with Bloody Disgusting, Kostanski spoke about the influences on the movie. "The core concept of PG is something I've carried with me for as long as I can remember," he said. "What would it be like to have your own monster? As a kid, I was mesmerized by the relationship between John Connor and the T-800 in Terminator 2 and the way this relatable kid could suddenly have a badass villain as his pal. I would fantasize about hanging out with the likes of Skeletor, Megatron, Cobra Commander, and every other Saturday morning cartoon villain. These characters always interested me more than the traditional heroes."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-03-04
Games come and go, that's the nature of Xbox Game Pass. The popular games-on-demand service will witness three high-profile departures in the next two weeks, as Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and Shenmue I & II will be leaving Game Pass on Xbox One according to a recent update on the Microsoft Store.Deux Ex: Mankind Divided is the sequel to 2011's excellent Deux Ex: Human Revolution. The cyberpunk RPG follow-up puts you back in the augmented boots of Adam Jensen, as you explore dense sandbox environments with the freedom to approach objectives in myriad ways. Edmond Tran gave it a score of 8/10 in GameSpot's review, saying, "Deus Ex: Mankind Divided refines and reinforces the defining foundations of the series. It creates challenging situations and gives players the tools and flexibility to deal with them in a multitude of ways, all within an absorbing cyberpunk world. Although not a significant departure from Human Revolution, Mankind Divided is still a uniquely fulfilling experience, one which feels rare in games today."Shenmue I & II, meanwhile, is a 2018 remastered collection of the classic games. Shenmue was originally released back in 1999 and is widely regarded as one of the best games of all time. It might be showing its age now, even with all of the remastered trimmings, but its open-world map was incredible for the time. You play as teenage martial artist Ryo Hazuki as he seeks revenge for his father's death by talking to lots of people and occasionally punching them. The narrative and exploratory elements set it apart from your regular action title, and its sequel is equally well regarded. Released in 2001, Shenmue II continues Ryo's revenge mission in a story that leads into 2019's belated release of Shenmue III. Both games will be leaving Game Pass on Xbox One but there's no word on whether they'll also be leaving the service on PC.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-03-04
If you're an Apex Legends fan, you might want to clear some space on your hard drive, because the game's new 6.2 patch is a hefty one. Coming in at 32.5 GB on PC, 33 GB on Xbox One, and 18.5 GB on PS4, it's one of the bigger game updates in recent memory. According to the patch announcement, this large size is intended to allow developer Respawn to ensure that future patches are smaller."As an FYI, players will notice this patch size is larger than most," Respawn explained in a tweet. "This was done so that future patch sizes will be significantly smaller than what they've traditionally been."This event introduces a new limited-time mode called Déjà Loot, where all the loot spawns in the same location for the duration of the event, with the plane path and circle locations will shift on a daily basis. According to developer Respawn, this is intended to reward players for learning the map in the short-term. Tweaks have also been made to how Bloodhound plays and to make Wattson less of a must-have.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-03-04
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is known for its cosmetic items, usually in the form of militaristic or cool-looking skins for your operators and their gear. Infinity Ward has now introduced a more playful item, which imitates the Tamagotchi fad of the late '90s.The "Tomogunchi" is available from the in-game item shop for 1,000 CoD Points. The bundle includes a charm, emblem, calling card, sticker, and spray. The real star of the bundle is the Tomogunchi toy itself, which is represented as a wristwatch-like item. The tweet suggests that you can check on your little virtual pet, feed it, monitor its mood, and help it evolve. Introducing the Tomogunchi: a virtual pet for your Operator!1ï¸âƒ£ Feed it!2ï¸âƒ£ Monitor its moods!3ï¸âƒ£ And help it evolve!Get yours from the in-game store today in #ModernWarfare pic.twitter.com/3CLEhEXIqS — Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) March 3, 2020Modern Warfare has been careful not to sell game-changing items through its shop, so it's doubtful the Tomogunchi will do anything to help up your game. In fact, if you get too distracted with checking on your pet it might actually be a detriment to the firefights around you. A guide on the Activision blog looks as if the Tomogunchi responds to your in-game play, making it something of a real-time performance tracker.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-03-04
Baby Yoda merchandise reveals have been ramping up in recent weeks. At Toy Fair 2020, we got our first look at an animatronic doll, Lego sets, new plushies, action figures, the Baby Yoda Build-A-Bear, and more. I'm pretty excited about practically all of the Baby Yoda merch, but an upcoming GameStop-exclusive waffle maker is the only Mandalorian product that will let you look upon his adorable face before covering the unsuspecting 50-year-old baby with syrup and devouring him.The Mandalorian's greatest hero, Baby Yoda, is now a breakfast hero, too. See at GameStop Available to pre-order now for $40 with free shipping, The Child Waffle Maker is expected to release September 5. The non-stick waffle maker has five temperature settings to help you cook Baby Yoda just right. If you don't like waffles for some reason, you can make use of it as a sandwich press to make Baby Yoda sandwiches or quesadillas. It's also good for eggs, though I think he would look weird imprinted on an egg white. The Child has a sweet tooth for frogs, but you can make more conventional deserts like brownies and cakes.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-03-04
Steam has kicked off a new sale this week highlighting Sonic publisher Sega, and while the blue blur isn't featured in this particular sale, many of the company's best games are. The sale focuses specifically on Sega's Japanese-developed PC games, though there are a couple of Western-made titles as well. If you've wanted to get into the Yakuza series, then now is the perfect time. Sega's Best of Japan sale runs through March 10, but there are a ton of other deals and discounts on Steam for a wide variety of games, including the best shooters, survival games, and visual novels.Yakuza 0 is $5, Yakuza Kiwami is $10, and Yakuza Kiwami 2 is $15--however, you can grab them all in a bundle for $27. Yakuza 0 tells the story of Kazuma Kiryu before the events of the first Yakuza game. Yakuza Kiwami and Kiwami 2, on the other hand, are remakes of the first two in the series--the word "kiwami" translates to ultimate or extreme, meaning these are the definitive versions. All three games received great 8/10 scores in their respective reviews.Another series featured in Sega's Best of Japan sale is Valkyria Chronicles. The first Valkyria Chronicles is $10, while Valkyria Chronicles 4: Complete Edition is $17--you can get both games for $24.28 in a bundle. GameSpot's Valkyria Chronicles review scored it an 8.5/10 when it launched on PS3 in 2008, while our Valkyria Chronicles 4 review awarded the game an 8/10. Critic Ginny Woo called the latter "a return to form for the Valkyria Chronicles series as a whole" after some disappointing entries in the franchise.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-03-04
Hyped Final Fantasy fans can pick up a free PlayStation 4 theme if they own Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers and pre-order Final Fantasy VII Remake ahead of its April 10 launch.Those are the only two requirements you need to meet, though it does matter which version of FFVII Remake you pre-order. While there are three available, you must choose either the Standard (Digital) Edition or Digital Deluxe Edition. In either case, you will receive the Chocobo Chick Summoning Materia DLC as a pre-order bonus. You can check out the theme in the tweet below, and see our Final Fantasy VII Remake pre-order guide for more information on the game's editions and pre-order bonuses.💎 Own #FFXIV Shadowbringers🔵 Pre-order #FF7R🎮 Download this free PS4 Theme featuring both games: https://t.co/SXZX6j1npd pic.twitter.com/FXITIMOzLN — PlayStation (@PlayStation) March 3, 2020As you can see, the free dynamic theme transitions between various screens from both games, first starting with the re-imagined Midgar, before capping off with the warrior seen in Shadowbringers' March 2019 trailer.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-03-04
At 2020's Royal Rumble, WWE hall of famer Edge returned to the ring after retiring in 2011 due to a neck injury. On the episode of Raw the night after his return, he was reunited with his former tag team partner Randy Orton who turned on him, "injuring" Edge again. On the March 3 episode of Raw, Edge's wife Beth Phoenix came out to give an update on her husband, and Orton decided to attack her as well.Before Orton attacked Phoenix, he gave an explanation for the attack. He said he wanted to attack Edge before someone else did, trying to make a name for themselves--and possibly, putting Edge in a wheelchair for life. Yes, logically, that thought process is bizarre and hilarious. Orton went on to say Phoenix enabled Edge and his dreams to return. This eventually resulted in a slap and then a kick from Phoenix to Orton, and to retaliate, Orton RKO'd the former women's champion and WWE hall of famer, which you can see below..@RandyOrton has done the unthinkable.#TheViper just gave @TheBethPhoenix an RKO on #RAW. pic.twitter.com/95IznGW5Ox — WWE (@WWE) March 3, 2020Sure, the reasoning behind the attack is a bit comedic if you think about it, but that's what Orton does. His character isn't all there at times, and he acts on impulse. It's pretty obvious that WWE is working the angle to build a match between Edge and Orton for Wrestlemania 36. It will be the first time we've seen Edge in one-on-one competition in nine years. More than likely, this match will be booked after Elimination Chamber, taking place on the WWE Network on Sunday, March 8.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-03-04
The latest game to come to EA Access and Origin Access is Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville. That means subscribers on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC can play the game for free. Come on down to Neighborville! #PvZBfN enters the #EAAccess Vault today!As a bonus, members get the exclusive Animal Noseguard cosmetic for Acorn & 30k coins each month.https://t.co/9btSgmhfL6 pic.twitter.com/sKURRvYTKE — EA Access (@EAAccess) March 3, 2020Playing the game through EA Access or Origin Access will get you the Animal Noseguard for the Acorn and the ability to redeem 30,000 coins each month from Rux’s Emporium. Origin Access Premier members will also get 200 Rainbow Stars every month and the chance to score the Lost Cat Lip for Oak and Acorn.If you need a refresher on what EA Access is, it's a gaming subscription service that allows you to play a "Vault" of EA titles on both the PS4 and Xbox One. The subscription costs $5 per month and the annual package runs at $30. Additional perks include a 10% discount on EA digital purchases and access to EA titles before they launch.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com