Dota Underlords, Valve's own take on the Auto Chess genre, is leaving Early Access and officially launching on February 25 on PC, iOS, and Android. Along with the announcement Valve has also released the final update before launch, introducing a new character to the game.In the month before launch, Valve will be working on polishing up remaining work on the first season for Underlords. Season 1 will include changes to the current meta--through character and item rotations--as well as a new content with City Crawl and a brand-new Battlepass with all new rewards.Valve states in the update notes that it will be revealing more details about Season 1 in the coming weeks, but will otherwise be silent on other updates until then. To soften the blow, Dota Underlords will be receiving a new character in the shape of Enno--a poison-dealing thief that has randomly assigned builds.Enno is an extremely mobile character that will be able to zip around the board during fights, as well as exit it entirely in moments of danger. The twist is that you're not really sure what type of Enno you're going to get. Enno features two core builds that are randomized, which will force you to make an educated gamble on whether either will be useful to your strategy. The full breakdown of Enno and some gameplay snippets can be found on the official Underlords website. Along with Enno, the final Early Access patch includes some tweaks to balance and general performance changes. The full patch notes can be found below: ADDED ENNOA ranged menace, Enno leaps around the board poisoning enemies and generally wreaking havoc.Enno will be one of the four Underlord options available at the end of Round 1 in Knockout and at the end of Round 9 in Standard and Duos game modes. One of two Enno builds (detailed below) will be randomly presented.POISONAdded a new status effect, Poisoned. Poisoned units take 15 physical damage per second and healing is reduced by 10% for 5 seconds. Poison effects can stack up to 5 times.GENERAL CHANGESImproved lighting used by the Underlords.Fixed issues with low resolution textures on the Underlords on mobile.Further fixes to the map not loading when starting a match.Fixed an issue where a dead unit on a cell could prevent a live unit from being selected.Fixed wrong rank icon sometimes being displayed on the post-match screen.Fixed more places where an Underlord's base ability icon or name would be shown, rather than the version of that ability used by the Underlord build.Added more pizzazz to the Underlord picker.Target Buddy has begrudgingly put away his holiday hat, since it's apparently "not the season" anymore.UNDERLORD CHANGESJull:fixed Barrels of Fun barrels hitting Spiderlings.Hobgen:fixed enemy Spiderlings causing other enemies to take decreased damage from Implosion and Shockwave.UNIT CHANGESVenomancer:Venomous Gale:Now applies poison to its targets.ITEM CHANGESBlade Mail:Fixed bonus armor error in description.Orb of Venom:Instead of applying damage, Orb of Venom now applies poison.ALLIANCE CHANGESBrute:Fixed an issue where Brutes could switch targets mid-swing.Dota Underlords is free-to-play, and can be downloaded via Steam, Apple's App Store, and the Google's Play Store.Info from Gamespot.com

It's been more than seven years since the first act of Kentucky Route Zero was released, and now it's finally reached its conclusion with Act 5, which released this week. Now, we can finally experience the entire game, no matter what platform you're on: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, or PC. However, if you want a physical edition of the game, Iam8bit is releasing limited-edition copies for PS4 and Switch.Kentucky Route Zero merchandise at Iam8bitThe PS4 edition is available to pre-order for $30, while the Nintendo Switch version costs $35. Each version comes with "secret components" exclusive to Iam8bit. You can also grab the official soundtrack on 2xLP vinyl for $40.A second, 1xLP vinyl, is referred to as a "mystery vinyl" and available to pre-order for $30. The description reads: "Definitely not the Official Soundtrack to Kentucky Route Zero." On the next line: "Definitely a Mystery Vinyl related to Kentucky Route Zero." But it also comes with a digital version of the soundtrack, so it could still be the soundtrack, right?Official cover art hasn't been revealed yet for either the game or soundtrack, and pre-orders for Iam8bit's Kentucky Route Zero merchandise won't ship until "Early Q3 2020," so July at the earliest.While you're waiting for Iam8bit's Kentucky Route Zero products, I highly recommend calling the hotline for the Department of Real advertised on each of the pre-order pages. Dialing 1-858-943-6579 lets you listen to a cryptic and quite weird recording that will be updated in the coming weeks and months. Even if you have no interest in purchasing the physical edition of Kentucky Route Zero or the vinyl soundtrack, do yourself a favor and call the hotline.For those unfamiliar with the peculiar and beloved adventure game, Kentucky Route Zero follows the tradition of old-school point-and-click PC games. You play as Conway, a truck driver who works for antiques company. During his final delivery, he must take Route Zero, a bizarre highway that runs through the caves of Kentucky. He crosses paths with strange folks along the way and often struggles to understand what is real and what isn't. Kentucky Route Zero is marked by magical realism and provides plenty of room for players to come to their own conclusions about the story and what it all means. See Kentucky Route Zero collection at Iam8bit Best Deals This Week February 2020 PS Plus Games Revealed For PS4 February 2020 Xbox Games With Gold Revealed PS4's Free PS Plus Games For January 2020 Announced Info from Gamespot.com

Granblue Fantasy Versus, the fighting game adaptation of the mobile RPG franchise Granblue Fantasy, will be launching in Japan very soon--February 6, 2020--but it's coming westward not long after. Publisher Xseed has announced that the game is going to launch on March 3, 2020 in North America. This will also be the first official release of a Granblue game in the West.The PlayStation 4-exclusive fighter comes from developer Arc System Works, which is well-known for its long history of making great fighting game series such as Guilty Gear and BlazBlue. Fans of Granblue should also note that ArcSys has a good track record of adapting outside franchises to fighting games as we've seen with Persona 4 Arena Ultimax and Dragon Ball FighterZ. Last year, we streamed Granblue Fantasy Versus during its beta phase and you can check out gameplay in the video below.Granblue Fantasy Versus uses a similar 2.5D anime-inspired art style seen in the recent Guilty Gear games and uses familiar elements from the RPG to convert them into fighting game mechanics. There will also be an RPG Mode that features a story and cutscenes; it'll also play differently from a traditional fighting game, incorporating a 2D side-scrolling brawler style gameplay.A total of 11 characters are set to be part of the launch day roster with five planned as DLC:GranKatalinaCharlottaLancelotFerryLowainLadivaPercivalMeteraZetaVaseragaChaos Bringer (DLC)Narmaya (DLC)Soriz (DLC)Djeeta (DLC)Belial (DLC)For more on the game, be sure to read our Granblue Fantasy Versus preview from Anime Expo 2019, where we also interviewed creative director Tetsuya Fukuhara. You can also watch the official Granblue Fantasy Versus opening cinematic that was revealed earlier this month.Info from Gamespot.com

Anime series can be very expensive, so the latest anime sale on the Microsoft Store is a great opportunity for people who want to save some money. However, if you have an Xbox One or PC, there is a small handful of series you don't have to pay any money for. The first seasons of My Hero Academia, Dragon Ball Super, and Black Clover are available to claim for free and keep forever. However, you should claim them soon, as the first seasons of My Hero Academia and Black Clover are only available for free until February 3, while Dragon Ball Super Season 1 is free through February 6.To claim your free seasons, all you have to do is sign in to your Microsoft account, go to each series' individual store page, select the "HD" option, and click "Buy series." It'll link the show to your account, and you won't be charged. Both the original Japanese and English versions of each season are available for free. If you want both, be sure to visit the pages for both to claim them.My Hero Academia follows the rise of Midoriya, a boy who wants to be a superhero but doesn't have a superpower--or "quirk" as they're called in the show. Midoriya meets his favourite hero, All-Might, who, after seeing how much heart and bravery Midoriya has despite his lack of power, vows to help the youngster become the hero he always wanted to be.Dragon Ball Super is the official sequel to Dragon Ball Z. It follows Goku and Vegeta on another quest to become more powerful. They meet Lord Beerus, the God of Destruction, as he searches for the legendary Super Saiyan God in the hopes that he'll be able to witness its immense power. If you love Dragon Ball Z--and weren't crazy about Dragon Ball GT--then I definitely recommend giving Dragon Ball Super a go.Black Clover is set in a world where people are able to use magic. This applies to everyone except protagonist Asta, who trains hard in the hopes of gaining the ability to wield magic and become the next Wizard King.Free anime seasonsMy Hero Academia (English) -- available until February 3My Hero Academia (Original Japanese) -- available until February 3Black Clover (English) -- available until February 3Black Clover (Original Japanese) -- available until February 3Dragon Ball Super (English) -- available until February 6Dragon Ball Super (Original Japanese) -- available until February 6 Best Deals This Week February 2020 PS Plus Games Revealed For PS4 February 2020 Xbox Games With Gold Revealed PS4's Free PS Plus Games For January 2020 Announced Info from Gamespot.com

Season 2 of Fortnite Chapter 2 is a few weeks away, but in the meantime, Epic still has a few challenges in store for players before Season 1 ends. The latest set is called Cameo Vs. Chic, and one of the missions asks you to search the hidden gnome between a race track, cabbage patch, and farm sign. That's a fairly vague clue, so we've put together this map and guide to help you complete the challenge.Where Is The Gnome Location?As the challenge states, the gnome you're searching for is hidden somewhere between three different objects, so you'll first need to know where those are before you can hope to find it. In this case, all three are in the northeastern portion of the map, near Frenzy Farm, so the gnome will appear on a grassy hill. You can see its exact location on the map below. How To Complete The ChallengeNow that we've pinpointed where the gnome is located, all you need to do is head to the right spot and interact with it when it appears. You don't need to visit any of the three objects mentioned in the challenge before you can find the gnome, but it won't appear in your game until you've unlocked this challenge, so you'll need to clear a few other missions from the Cameo Vs. Chic set before you can track it down. If you need help with those, we've also put together guides showing you where to destroy a telescope, television, and telephone pole and where all the No Fishing sign locations are.Season 1 of Fortnite Chapter 2 is set to end of February 20, so you'll have until then to complete any other weekly challenges you may not have gotten to yet. You can find our maps and guides for all of the other tricky challenges from this season in our full Fortnite Chapter 2 challenges roundup. Fortnite News Fortnite Hidden Gnome Location: Where To Search Between Race Track, Cabbage Patch, And Farm Sign Fortnite Telescope, Television, And Telephone Pole Locations Guide Fortnite No Fishing Sign Locations: Where To Fish Items For Camo Vs. Chic Challenge Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 2: Release Date, [REDACTED], And All We Know Info from Gamespot.com

It's time to get the family back together. The first trailer for F9, the ninth installment in the Fast & Furious franchise --if you don't count Hobbs & Shaw--has arrived. The series, which has officially been branded The Fast Saga in a series of new character posters, is back with a vengeance. And along with the usual faces--Vin Diesel as Dom, Michelle Rodriguez as Letty, and the rest of the crew--being back, WWE Superstar John Cena has also joined the cast for the latest adventure.As the trailer opens, we see Dom has essentially retired and is living with his son and Letty on a farm. The retirement ends, though, when a mysterious figure played by new franchise addition John Cena arrives. He is revealed as none other than Jakob, Dom's long lost brother. Cipher (Charlize Theron) has enlisted him to help her kill Dom and the usual insanity follows.However, the twist is a major return. Justice for Han has finally come as the character appears, even though fans and Dom's family were led to believe he died in Fast & Furious 6. "It's good to be home," Sung Kang, the actor who plays Han, said during a concert to promote the trailer drop. How is Han alive? Where has he been? We'll have to wait and see.If you happened to notice one prominent member of the family missing, that's because Luke Hobbs (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) isn't involved in this particular film. After Johnson's character starred with Jason Statham in the spin-off Hobbs & Shaw, it's unclear as to whether he'll be back in the main franchise anytime soon. That said, if you can't have Johnson in your movie, Cena's not a bad replacement.Among those returning for the film is Jordana Brewster, who is making her first appearance in the franchise since Furious 7, the final installment to feature Paul Walker. Following Walker's death, his character was written out of the franchise, as was Brewster's, who plays his wife and Dom's sister, Mia. It remains to be seen F9 will handle the absence of Bryan (Walker), given his wife is back in the fold.F9 races into theaters on May 22.Disclosure: ViacomCBS is GameSpot's parent company.Info from Gamespot.com

The trailer for Fast & Furious 9 has arrived. Officially titled "F9," the new video is bonkers. It features John Cena play Dominic Toretto's brother, a car swinging like Tarzan from a rope, and the return of a fan-favorite character who supposedly died years ago, Han Lue also known as Han Seoul-Oh.Reprising the role of the snacky speedster is Sung Kang, and the last time we saw him is when he died during the mid-credit sequence of Fast & Furious 6, even if said events happened during Fast & Furious 3: Tokyo Drift. Yes, the Fast Saga's timeline is a little confusing, but just for that movie.The surprise return of the supposedly dead character had many fans of the Fast Saga talking on Twitter. As a huge fan of the series, myself, I somehow found the strength and courage to tweet out this very thought-provoking message to the world.Han Han Han Han Han Han Han Han #F9 — Mat Elfring (@ImMatElfring) January 31, 2020I wasn't the only person losing my mind over what is easily the best and silliest trailer for any of the Fast Saga movies. Plenty of people are excited about Han's return, and here are just a few of the thousands of reactions on social media to Han snacking away.pic.twitter.com/sNK1SfEBDr — Tamoor Hussain (@tamoorh) January 31, 2020Does this mean I should start calling GameSpot's Tamoor Hussain "Dom" from now on? We feel sad for those poor souls who have never gazed upon the glory that is the Fast Saga. If you know someone who hasn't seen them, please help them see the light.Cyborg Han or we riot — Phil Hornshaw (@philhornshaw) January 31, 2020GameSpot's Phil Hornshaw wants answers, or maybe he just wants Han to have sweet super-powers like Idris Elba's character did in Hobbs & Shaw--the Fast Saga spin-off that completely jumped the rails in the best way possible.HAN IS ALIVE AND SNACKING AND I AM EXTREMELY EMOTIONAL!! #F9 pic.twitter.com/PZwEtuM2ZU — Jamie Jirak (@JamieCinematics) January 31, 2020ComicBook's Jamie Jirak and I are feeling the same exact way right now.I screamed like a child 😱Han is back #F9#Fast9 pic.twitter.com/fOwWZMZZ4y — Alexander Umeakubuike™ 🤕🔱⚜️ (@AUmeakubuike) January 31, 2020Alexander, your reaction is completely warrented. You should have no regrets about this.I don’t even care HOW Han is back, just put me in front of this movie ASAP #F9 https://t.co/qkn5ZsvBd5 — Here for the Baby Yoda Memes (@Melanerds1) January 31, 2020I like how this person thinks. It really doesn't matter how Han came back. What is important is that he is back.So you telling me, that they saying Vin Diesel and John Cena are supposed to be brothers AND Han is back?I'M IN. #Fast9 #FastAndFurious pic.twitter.com/xehmiml9LQ — Stephen Khoury (@StephenKhoury) January 31, 2020I would have to agree. If you told me, in real life, that John Cena and Vin Diesel were brothers, I would laugh. However, if you told me they were brothers in the Fast & Furious Universe, I'd say, "How many minutes apart were they born from each other?"HAN IS BACK?!;&($,&)!: #F9 pic.twitter.com/jf2deBeSxm — erykah (@azgardians) January 31, 2020This Oprah gif is a perfect reflection of how we all felt when we saw Han.This warms my ❤️ that Han is back! — Andre Cherry (@Cherry_Pickin) January 31, 2020It was very much an emotional moment for us all. Sometimes, it's hard to put into words how we feel about Han gracing us with his presence on the big screen once again. You know what else is hard? Finding good tweets about Han that don't have swearing in them.Han returns to the Fast Saga and presumably stars in F9, which arrives in theaters on May 22.Disclosure: ViacomCBS is GameSpot's parent company.Info from Gamespot.com

Animal Crossing: New Horizons launches on Nintendo Switch in only a few weeks, and for the first time in the series, up to eight players will be able to live together on the same island. However, if other players who share your system would like to have their own island, it appears they'll be out of luck.As AC Pocket News has spotted, Nintendo of Australia's website notes that only one Animal Crossing: New Horizons island can be exist per Nintendo Switch console, even if you have multiple copies of the game. That means in order for another player who shares your system to create their own island, they'll need to have their own Switch and game. The disclaimer reads:"Up to 8 players with registered accounts on a Nintendo Switch console can live on one shared island, and up to four residents of one island can play simultaneously on one console. Please note: only one island can exist per Nintendo Switch console, irrespective of the number of user accounts registered to or copies of the game used on one console. One Nintendo Switch and one copy of the game is required for each unique island."In other Animal Crossing news, Nintendo recently announced an Animal Crossing-themed Nintendo Switch, which launches on March 13 and includes pastel green and blue Joy-Cons as well as a white dock featuring an image of the Nooks on an island. The dock and Joy-Cons will also be sold separately through Nintendo's store in Japan, but it's unclear if they'll be available to purchase individually in the West.Animal Crossing: New Horizons launches on March 20. A handful of pre-order bonuses have been announced for the game at different retailers; you can see what they all are in our New Horizons pre-order guide. For more on the title, check out our roundup of everything we know about New Horizons.Info from Gamespot.com

February is officially upon us, and Pokemon Go developer Niantic has outlined all of the events it has lined up for its hit mobile game this month. In addition to the latest Community Day, which takes place February 22 and will feature a Pokemon voted on by players, this month will see the debut of new Gen 5 Pokemon, a new Legendary, and more.First, Niantic will roll out another new Special Research questline revolving around Team Rocket. As with the previous Special Research quests, this will culminate in a battle with Giovanni, and if you can defeat him, you'll earn a chance to capture a new Shadow Legendary Pokemon: Shadow Raikou.Niantic is also offering a new set of Field Research tasks in February, along with a new Research Breakthrough reward. Each time you achieve a Research Breakthrough this month, you'll earn a chance to catch the new Gen 5 Pokemon Woobat. Additionally, the Gen 5 Legendary Tornadus will make its debut in Raid Battles starting February 4.From February 7-10, Niantic is holding a Sinnoh celebration event. During that time, Pokemon originally from the Sinnoh region will appear in the wild much more frequently, and any 7 km eggs you obtain during the event will exclusively hatch into certain Sinnoh Pokemon such as Budew, Gible, Riolu, Hippopotas, and Mantyke. You'll also have your first chance to encounter Shiny versions of Riolu and Hippopotas during the event, and there will be special Field Research tasks that may reward you with Sinnoh Stones.The following week, Pokemon Go's annual Valentine's Day event will return. The event will run from February 14-17, during which pink-colored Pokemon will appear much more often in the wild and Raids. The Gen 5 Pokemon Audino and Alomomola will also make their debut during the Valentine's event, and you'll have a chance to hatch a Shiny Happiny or encounter a Shiny Chansey in the wild.During the Valentine's event, Niantic will host a special Raid Day on Saturday, February 15, featuring Lickitung. The developer will also hold a friendship weekend event from February 21-24. During that time, friendship levels will increase more quickly, and you'll earn twice the normal amount of Candy for trading. Trades will also cost half as much Stardust to perform, and the number of gifts you'll be able to open each day will be increased to 40.Last but not least, Niantic will hold two new kinds of events in February. First will be a Pokemon Spotlight Hour, which will take place on February 4. From 6-7 PM local time, a "surprise Pokemon" will appear more frequently in the wild than usual. Then, on February 6, Niantic will host a Mystery Bonus Hour event, which will offer a surprise bonus from 6-7 PM local time. You can read more about Pokemon Go's February events on the game's website. Pokemon Go News Pokemon Go, Harry Potter Wizards Unite 2020 Events Announced Pokemon Go Heatran Raid Guide: Shiny Heatran, Counters, And How To Catch Pokemon Go January 2020 Research Quests Info from Gamespot.com

To celebrate Anime Month, the Microsoft Store is running a huge sale on anime games, movies, and shows. The collection of more than 20 Xbox One game deals are available through March 2, but select movie and TV deals are only available for a few days.Notably, the first seasons of three anime series--My Hero Academia, Dragon Ball Super, and Black Clover--are currently free to claim for a limited time. You can snag the first seasons of Dragon Ball Super and Black Clover for free until February 3, while Dragon Ball Super's first season is free until February 6. As part of a limited-time flash sale, later seasons of each series are also discounted to $6 each, with both subbed and dubbed versions available. You'll also find discounts on select anime movies, like Dragon Ball Super: Broly and My Hero Academia: Two Heroes, as part of the flash sale.The larger sale that's running for a full month includes deals on games like Mega Man 11, One Piece World Seeker, My Hero One's Justice, and Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy. You can also take advantage of discounts on some fantastic anime films like A Silent Voice, A Letter to Momo, Perfect Blue, and more. Many anime TV series are cheaper to buy and rent right now as well.Check out some of the highlights from the Anime Month sale below, or check out the full collection of anime games, movies, and TV shows on sale at Xbox.Limited-time anime dealsFree anime seriesAvailable until February 3My Hero Academia (English)My Hero Academia (Original Japanese)Black Clover (English)Black Clover (Original Japanese)Available until February 6Dragon Ball Super (English)Dragon Ball Super (Original Japanese)Anime movie and TV discountsAvailable until February 3MoviesBlame! -- buy for $5 ($13)Dragon Ball Super: Broly -- buy for $5 ($15), rent for $0.99 ($5)Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (dubbed) -- buy for $5 ($13)Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge -- buy for $5 ($13)K Missing Kings -- buy for $5 ($13), rent for $0.99 ($5)My Hero Academia: Two Heroes -- buy for $5 ($15), rent for $0.99 ($4)TV seriesBlack Clover - $6 per seasonDragon Ball Super -- $8 per seasonMy Hero Academia -- $6 per season See flash sale on anime movies and TV Anime Month deals (available until March 2)GamesNaruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm -- $8 ($20)Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Road to Boruto -- $15 ($50)Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy -- $16 ($40)Mega Man 11 -- $15 ($30)Mega Man 30th Anniversary Bundle -- $40.19 ($60)Mega Man Legacy Collection 1+2 -- $20 ($40)My Hero One's Justice -- $15 ($60)One Piece: Burning Blood -- $9 ($60)One Piece: Burning Blood - Gold Edition -- $12.67 ($84.49)One Piece World Seeker -- $24 ($60)One Piece World Seeker - Deluxe Edition -- $36 ($90)Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet -- $8 ($40)Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet - Complete Edition -- $14 ($70) See all Xbox One game deals MoviesA Letter to Momo -- buy for $5 (10), rent for $2 ($4)A Silent Voice -- buy for $9 ($12)The Case of Hana & Alice -- buy for $5 ($10), rent for $2 ($4)Fireworks -- buy for $5 ($10), rent for $2 ($4)In This Corner of the World -- buy for $6 ($12), rent for $2 ($5)Napping Princess -- buy for $6 ($12), rent for $3 ($5)Patema Inverted -- buy for $6 ($12), rent for $2 ($4)Perfect Blue -- buy for $7 (9), rent for $2 ($4)Sailor Moon R: The Movie -- buy for $8 ($13)Satellite Girl and Milk Cow -- buy for $5 ($10), rent for $2 ($4) See all anime movie deals TV seriesBleach -- $12-$18 per seasonBoruto: Naruto Next Generations -- $12-$17 per seasonNoragami -- $10 ($25) for season 1One-Punch Man -- $17 ($29) for season 1Overlord -- $10 ($27) per seasonPop Team Epic -- $10 ($25) for season 1Sailor Moon -- $10-$18 per season See all anime TV series deals Best Deals This Week February 2020 PS Plus Games Revealed For PS4 February 2020 Xbox Games With Gold Revealed PS4's Free PS Plus Games For January 2020 Announced Info from Gamespot.com

Doom Eternal's third level, the frozen-over Cultist Base, kicks off with a little platforming sequence, and if you've been keeping up with the game then that might not be too surprising. You're probably aware that alongside chaotic combat with tough demons, you'll be doing a lot more than rushing to the next fight. In our three-hour hands-on preview of Doom Eternal, we experienced first-hand just how platforming and traversal has changed things. As to why it's been emphasized so much in Eternal, we asked game director Hugo Martin about that.Martin prefaced, "A criticism of DOOM 2016 is that it was kind of like skate parks and arena fights; hallways to the next arena, fight, hallways to the next arena, fight. And the arena fights were great." He then continued, "But in between the combat arenas, we really needed to make sure that we can engage the player just as much with the spaces outside of the arenas as we could inside...and expand the scope of the levels quite a bit."You're given tools that coincide with this design philosophy, such as the double dash ability, swinging on monkey bars, and wall climbing on specific surfaces. Levels look and feel bigger, and present more intricate ways for getting from point A to B. It also makes the search for secrets and hidden content a bit more involved.In our experience, platforming elements certainly take some getting used to, especially with this being an FPS. But Martin said it's meant to be part of Eternal's ramp-up in getting you to master the several aspects of Doom Eternal: "They're all of them skill-based traversal puzzles. What would be challenging in the beginning of the game becomes second nature at the end of the game."Doom Eternal's third level, Cultist Base, kicks off with a bit of platforming.Platforming and traversal isn't just isolated in between combat scenarios, though. Doom Eternal also emphasizes these elements with more spacious combat arenas, giving you more room to navigate these fights and search for much-needed pickups. You can both create space or close the gap between demons depending on the situation, and even pull off aerial glory kills--the Super Shotgun's hookshot adds to the numerous ways you'll be moving around in combat, too.We have id Software's next game covered from all sorts of angles, so be sure to check out our in-depth preview of Doom Eternal, watch our detailed discussion of the Doom Eternal experience, or read about the changes made for difficulty settings. You can also check out additional stories below. Doom Eternal News Doom Eternal's First 3 Hours Throw More At You Than All Of Doom 2016 Doom Eternal Is Metal As F**k Doom Eternal: Release Date, Multiplayer Modes, Demons, And What We Know Doom Eternal Has A Hub Area, The Fortress Of Doom; Here's What's In It Info from Gamespot.com

The Final Fantasy VII Remake is just a couple of months away, but in the meantime, the game that started it all is celebrating a birthday. The original FFVII launched on the PlayStation 23 years ago, and a new trailer for the Remake pays homage with more characters and scenes we remember so fondly--along with a few surprises. We've noted some of the most important, silliest, and coolest takeaways about the upcoming game. So far, the game is certainly shaping up to be quite the revisit to classic adventure, taking familiar elements from the original while also not hesitating to offer some refreshing new changes. If the full game's rendering of classic characters and moments proves as well-executed as what we've seen in trailers so far, then it just might be one of this year's finest. For more about FFVII Remake, be sure to read our feature covering everything you need to know about the game. You can also read our impressions detailing our time spent playing the game at E3 2019--one of the few moments where Square Enix offered a hands-on with the remake. If you're keen to grab yourself a copy, you can also check out our pre-order guide. In the meantime, be sure to watch the new trailer in the player below and let us know your thoughts about how the game is shaping up so far in the comments.Reeve Clashing With Heidegger And President ShinraThe new trailer makes a point of introducing a host of executives from the corrupt Shinra corporation, but none have the vast implications that the appearance of Midgar's city planner, Reeve, does. The trailer shows him arguing with President Shinra and begging him to reconsider. The scene is reminiscent of one in the original game when Reeve learned of Shinra's plan to bring down Midgar's Sector 7 to crush a section of the slums below, complete with the militaristic Heidegger mocking his cowardice. Given what happens with Reeve's story arc much later, this scene is laying significant groundwork. We won't see the full payoff for Reeve until a sequel is released, which could be years away.Palmer, Scarlet, And The Shinra LeadershipAlong with the debut of a reimagined Reeve, the new trailer also revealed scenes with Palmer and Scarlet--two other key figures on Shinra's board of executives. In the original game, these two were the heads of Shinra's abandoned space program and its weapons development, respectively. Though they didn't have many scenes in the original game, the moments these two characters did have still made it clear they were among the most despicable members of the company, which made it satisfying to see them get their comeuppance. Though, anyone who's familiar with the plot will know that a confrontation with these two will come sometime later in the game. Still, it's interesting to see that they'll have increased presence in the earliest parts of the main story, and perhaps that could lead to new encounters with them.The Honey Bee Inn and Cloud's MakeoverSurprisingly, the new trailer offered a glimpse at one of FFVII's most memorable portions, which remains essentially intact. When Cloud and Aerith go to rescue Tifa from the lecherous Shinra informant Don Corneo, they learn that only ladies make the cut in his brothel, the Honey Bee Inn. So Cloud takes his clean-shaven good looks and poses as a woman to gain access to Corneo's hideout. This trailer shows Cloud's full and fabulous makeover. In the original, some parts of Don Corneo's vice den have a tinge of gay panic and might be tone-deaf for modern audiences. Hopefully, Square Enix understood what was unreasonable about the original scene and changed it for the better.Motorcycle Soldier: Here Comes A New Challenger!It appears Cloud is getting a new rival in addition to big baddie Sephiroth: this fancy-haired motorcycle-driving scoundrel overtakes Cloud, Wedge, and Biggs as they're infiltrating what appears to be a Shinra base. Based on his attire, he's a part of SOLDIER, and if we're going off the color-coding seen in previous FFVII games, his blue uniform potentially indicates he's third-class. However, the character's outfit makes it hard to say for sure, as he seems to be wearing the SOLDIER harness over standard Shinra trooper fatigues.This mysterious Shinra SOLDIER's presence could introduce an interesting layer to the proceedings, as he may challenge Cloud's understanding of his true identity. That line about having a "second dance" also seems to allude to an established relationship between the two, but given what we know about Cloud's mysterious past, it's possible that dynamic isn't what it seems.Hey Kids, It's Red-XIII!The cast of Final Fantasy 7 is memorable for a lot of reasons, but even in that storied company, Red-XIII stands out as one of the all-time best character designs. The Final Fantasy series had always centered on human (or at least humanoid) protagonists, but Red-XIII, a crimson hybrid of wolf, fox, lion, and shaman, was something completely different. It stood to reason that we'd see him in this first episode of the Remake, since he first appears as a specimen in Hojo's lab in Midgar, and our first glimpse from the trailer didn't disappoint. He looks just as intriguing as ever.Meh, It's Professor Hojo AKA The WorstWe finally get a glimpse at Professor Hojo, who continues to be the awful human being we know him to be. He seems to be observing Cloud via security cameras, which leads us to think he'll likely be a more persistent threat throughout this first part of the Remake.Jenova's Debut And New Boss Fight (Also, Hello Sephiroth?)The infamous Jenova appears, and as you'd expect, the sight of her instantly triggers traumatic visions of the past in Cloud. While seeing Jenova is to be expected, the most intriguing detail seen later in the trailer is the confirmation that you'll also get to fight her. Since the first part of the FFVII Remake covers the story up until the end of Midgar, this fight comes as a shock. You don't technically fight Jenova in the original game until you get to the ship in Costa del Sol, which is a few hours after leaving Midgar, so this encounter is totally new.Another important detail is that it appears the party seems to actually see Sephiroth when they find the tank holding Jenova--at least, if their body language is to be believed. In the original, Sephiroth only appeared as hallucinations in Midgar and didn't actually show up in person until that first fight with Jenova in Costa Del Sol.Bust Through The Front Door Or Take The Stairs?One thing all FFVII veterans will remember is the classic scene where you have to choose whether to break into Shinra HQ by sneaking in and taking the stairs or busting through the front door. Both options are equally viable and entertaining in their own right, but whether you can do both in a single playthrough still remains to be seen. But we all know taking the stairs is the best way, though. Poor Barret.Climactic Battle Against The Heli GunnerA little after the halfway point of the trailer, we see Cloud, Barret, and Tifa fighting the “Heli Gunner” boss. This iconic boss originally was part of the climax of the escape from the Shinra HQ as Aerith, Barret, and Red XIII took the elevator to the entrance while Cloud fought Rufus. Here, it looks as though this could be one of the final fights in the game, with the sunrise and highway in the background reminiscent of leaving Midgar in the original. Perhaps once you defeat the first phase of this fight, the Heli Gunner follows you from the Shinra Building?It's also worth noting that none of the weapons that Cloud, Barret, and Tifa are using during this fight were available at this point in the original game. However, it does make sense that new weapons will be available in the remake, considering the only weapon upgrades you previously could get before leaving Midgar were Barret's Assault Gun and Cloud's Hardedge. This first part is a full 40-hour game, after all, so they probably had to add more!More Summon Monsters: Leviathan and Chocobo/MogIn previous trailers, we've seen some of the summon materia you can find in the first part of Final Fantasy VII: Remake. In the latest footage, it was revealed that the fan-favorite Leviathan and Chocobo summons are back in full force. What's interesting about summon monsters in this game is that you'll actually be getting them much sooner than in the original, which could have more to do with how the remake has a more fleshed-out Midgar arc. Like the original game, you can conjure up a massive tidal wave with Leviathan or a stampede of chocobos led by the recurring Final Fantasy character Mog. Both summons have been recreated in the Remake, and they look stunning in action. It'll be interesting to see if there will anymore summon characters making an appearance in the first part of this reimagining of the game.You Might Recognize Who Made That Theme Song...If the sweet theme song playing during the first part of the trailer really got you in the mood for FFVII Remake, there's a good reason for that. The track was written by none other than classic Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu, who stopped writing music for the series after FF10. While his involvement is not a full-on return to the franchise, this contribution to the project is still a nice touch. Info from Gamespot.com

Kingdom Hearts 3 Re:Mind's title doesn't lie. It's more of an addendum to Kingdom Hearts 3 than a meaningful addition. In some ways, it's fitting that a franchise as labyrinthine as Kingdom Hearts received such a strange expansion. Re:Mind is a brief but laborious retread of events we already experienced last year, dressed up with new details that only make the already maddeningly elaborate story all the more obtuse. The DLC also brings back Replica Data bosses, which provide a ridiculous challenge that requires inordinate level grinding. [Editor's note: This review contains spoilers for the ending boss and area in Kingdom Hearts 3.]Kingdom Hearts 3 ended with Sora going off on his own to search for Kairi. Re:Mind takes you on that quest in typical Kingdom Hearts fashion: neither simply nor cleanly. It runs synchronously with the events at the Keyblade Graveyard, meaning you actually have to replay the climax again from the Keyblade Graveyard maze all the way to the showdown with Xehanort. Though the explanation for how this is possible is very silly, Re:Mind is essentially a director's cut.As a reminder, the Keyblade Graveyard doesn't really feature any exploration. It's a series of boss fights separated by lengthy cutscenes. Luxord still hides behind a playing card taunting Sora, and cutscenes stop the action in similar spots. Some of the dialogue and cutscenes are reworked while others are new, but the biggest difference is the option to play as Riku, Roxas, Kairi, or Aqua in several fights. Unfortunately, playing as these characters actually makes the slick and stylish combat less fun. All of them feel like weaker versions of Sora with limited movesets, and it also doesn't help that the Keyblade Graveyard itself is the blandest world in Kingdom Hearts 3, devoid of the colorful and pleasant trappings of the Disney worlds that made the majority of original campaign hum.Even the new content that's spliced into the repeated events largely fails to make the journey worthwhile. Scala ad Caelum opens up to reveal a new section before you square off against Xehanort. Though the area is fairly big, it's desolate and exists only as a space to complete a rather banal fetch quest. It's filler content in a story filled with recycled fights. There's a fan service sequence that's actually pretty enjoyable, however. Without spoiling it, it's the type of scene that will make fans fondly remember the decades-long journey that brought us to this point. It's a brief event that doesn't make up for five hours of deja vu, but it still stands out.For die-hard fans, the Limit Cut Episode that unlocks after watching the same closing cutscene from the base game is the meat of the package. Those who played Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix will be familiar with the mode, which sees Sora in a computer simulation fighting data versions of Organization XIII members like Xigbar, Ansem, and Xehanort. It even features cameos from the long-lost Final Fantasy characters.Unfortunately, the barrier for entry is extraordinarily high, because Limit Cut bosses are exponentially more challenging than any of the fights in the base game. If you didn't grind near or all the way to the level 99 cap in the main campaign--and there was no need to--Limit Cut will probably feel like an insurmountable challenge. I'm still working my way through the bosses, and I seriously doubt that I'll ever actually beat them all. The ocean that exists between the difficulty of the base game and the data bosses is jarring.It's of course impossible to separate the DLC from the game it builds off of, and Kingdom Hearts 3's best moments came in the Disney and Pixar worlds--the individual stories of friendship and love and good conquering evil that could almost be appreciated as self-contained short stories. Re:Mind seeks to tell a very specific story, but along the way it becomes blindingly clear that Kingdom Hearts' strengths lie in its pieces and parts, not its convoluted sum that threads through and disrupts the franchise's magical moments.Even as a longtime fan of the series who adored Kingdom Hearts 3, it's hard to muster up any sort of enthusiasm for Re:Mind. What's more, Re:Mind made me understand Kingdom Hearts 3's story even less, which is a testament to how bonkers it really is. It's not all that surprising this happened; after all, it's Kingdom Hearts. Nevertheless, Re:Mind is an incredibly peculiar expansion that simultaneously falls flat and partially obscures the brilliance of Kingdom Hearts 3.Info from Gamespot.com

We're nearing the end of the first season of Fortnite Chapter 2, but developer Epic Games still has a few challenges in store for the battle royale shooter before Season 2 arrives. The latest set is called Camo Vs. Chic, and it features a couple of missions that will send you around the island, including one that asks you to catch an item with a Fishing Rod at different locations with No Fishing signs. If you don't know where those are located, this guide will show you where to go.Where Are The No Fishing Sign Locations?Despite the extensive amount of waterways on Fortnite's new map, there are only a few No Fishing signs scattered around the island, and they all fittingly seem to be located in Slurpy Swamp, the swampy area situated in the southwestern corner of the island. We've come across three signs; here's where you can find them:Fortnite No Fishing sign locations Dock north of the Slurp Juice factoryDock on the western side of Slurpy SwampSouthwestern corner of Slurpy SwampHow To Complete The ChallengeNow that you know where the Fishing Signs are located, all you need to do to complete the challenge is head to each one and fish up an item. Fortunately, there are barrels containing Fishing Rods near each of the signs, so you shouldn't have much trouble completing this step of the challenge. Reel in an item near all three of the signs and you'll clear the mission, netting you a nice bundle of XP and unlocking another Camo Vs. Chic challenge to do.Season 1 of Fortnite Chapter 2 was originally slated to end back in December, but Epic Games has extended it to February 20. We don't yet know what the next season of Fortnite will bring, but Epic has already begun dropping cryptic hints, saying, "Season 2 will feature [redacted] with multiple [redacted]. We can't brief you on all of next Season's secrets just yet..."In the meantime, you still have a couple of weeks to complete any remaining challenges from this season. If you need help finishing those up, you can find all of our maps and guides for the season's trickier tasks in our complete Fortnite Chapter 2 challenges roundup. Fortnite News Fortnite No Fishing Sign Locations: Where To Fish Items For Camo Vs. Chic Challenge Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 2: Release Date, [REDACTED], And All We Know Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2 Release Date Confirmed By Epic Info from Gamespot.com

We're close to the first anniversary of the release of Devil May Cry 5, and developer Capcom has been actively hyping up the Switch re-release of another favorite in the devil-slaying series, Devil May Cry 3. Earlier this month, Capcom revealed that DMC3 would see a suite of changes, including Style-Switching, for its debut on Switch on February 20, making it stand out from other ports. Today, Capcom producer Matt Walker revealed that DMC3 on Switch features an expanded weapon-swapping system, allowing Dante even more freedom in changing his gear on the fly.Though DMC3 had a fairly standard weapon-swap system, first introduced in the maligned DMC2, the Switch version broadens it a bit more. Along with a more flexible loadout, you'll also be able to change to any of the game's weapons--both melee and firearms--on the fly during battle. In a video shared on Twitter, Walker explained that by holding down the weapon swap buttons, you can pull up a radial menu showing every weapon in the game, and by using the right stick, you can change to them instantly.Time for another feature reveal for #DevilMayCry 3 Special Edition on #NintendoSwitch: Weapon Switching! Hear it from producer Matt Walker (@retrootoko) himself. https://t.co/vbKnQ6doUZ pic.twitter.com/O6KRNUMrar — Devil May Cry (@DevilMayCry) January 30, 2020Devil May Cry 3 on Switch will feature a new mode called Free Style, which is where the new changes to the game can be experienced. If you're a purist and want to stick with the game as it was, then the base game will be available as well. However, it can't be stated enough that many of these changes will radically overhaul the flow of the game, which makes yet another revisit an exciting prospect. DMC3 combo videos have been a staple of the franchise for much of its lifespan, and it'll be interesting to see where the top players can take the combat system next.This upcoming re-release will be the last of the original PS2 DMC games coming to the portable console. While the previous games were released largely as is, the extra effort for DMC3 is likely to make it more comparable to later games like DMC4 and 5, which expanded upon the foundations of the third game.Weapon swapping and style switching are already game-changing additions to the game, yet there's still another reveal of an extra feature to come on February 13. While these changes will be coming to the Switch release, there hasn't been any word about a possible update to the existing PC, PS4, Xbox One versions. As it stands now, DMC3 on Switch will be the most significant upgrade to the game since the release of Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition in 2006.Info from Gamespot.com