Hulu offers more than original series, movies, and TV shows. For many networks, you can watch new episodes of your favorite television series the day after they air on their respective networks. In February, there is a lot to look forward to on Hulu, and you can see the full list of releases below.The majority of Hulu's movie selections arrive on February 1. And on that day, five National Lampoon movies arrive--three of which you'll want to watch. Vacation, European Vacation, and Christmas Vacation come to Hulu that day, and you can watch the misadventures of the Griswold family, as patriarch Clark tries to plan fun adventures for his family, only to have them all go wrong.On February 7, Brooklyn Nine-Nine returns for Season 7 mid-season premiere. Follow the comedic adventures of Jake Peralta, Amy Santiago, and company as they solve crimes in the city and get themselves into wacky situations. Here's to hoping Charles Boyle goes back to being a pretentious pizza blogger.Finally, coming to Hulu on February 14 is the Hulu original High Fidelity. This new series is a reimagining of the classic book and 2000 movie of the same name. Zoë Kravitz (who is also executive producting) stars as Rob, an owner of a record store in Crown Heights, Brooklyn--and an area going through gentrification. Much like the original book and movie, she'll be revisiting her past relationships and connecting them to music and pop culture.Below, you'll find the full list for everything coming to and leaving Hulu in January. If you're interest in more Hulu news, you can find out what FX and FXX shows are coming to the streaming service in the near future.What's coming to Hulu in February?Available February 1300 (2007)28 Days Later (2003)Adam (2019)All About E (2005)Bridget Jones Diary (2001)Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004)Bridget Jones’s Baby (2016)Buffalo 66 (1998)Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter (1974)Cheech & Chong’s Still Smokin’ (1983)Cherry Pop (2017)Earth Girls are Easy (1988)For Colored Girls (2010)The Fugitive (1993)Getting Go: The Doc Project (2013)Ghost (1990)The Girl King (2015)Hitch (2005)Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party (2015)Hot Guys with Guns (2013)John Q (2002)Judgement Day (1999)The Last Stand (2013)The Last Warrior (2000)Liz in September (2014)Lord of War (2005)The Man Who Could Cheat Death (1959)Margarita with a Straw (2014)Ms. Purple (2019)Menace II Society (1993)Mimic (1997)National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)National Lampoon’s Dirty Movie (2011)National Lampoon’s Dorm Daze 2: College @ Sea (2006)National Lampoon’s European Vacation (1985)National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)Naz and Maalik (2015)The Phantom of the Opera (2004)Precious (2009)Robin Hood (1991)Say Anything (1989)Southie (1999)The Spy Next Door (2010)Those People (2015)Touched with Fire (2016)Vegas Vacation (1997)When Harry Met Sally (1989)Where We Go From Here (2019)Available February 2A Madea Family Funeral (2019)Available February 3The Masked Singer: Season 3 Premiere (FOX)The Cabin in the Woods (2012)Available February 5Warrior (2011)Available February 6Lego Masters: Series Premiere (FOX)Angel of Mine (2019)David Crosby: Remember My Name (2019)Disaster Movie (2008)Wrinkles the Clown (2019)Available February 7Into The Dark: My Valentine: Episode Premiere (Hulu Original)Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Season 7 Mid-Season Premiere (NBC)Indebted: Season 1 Mid-Season Premiere (NBC)Available February 9Alive (2019)Available February 10The Oscars: Special (ABC)Available February 12The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Complete Season 9 (Bravo)For Life: Series Premiere (ABC)Where’d You Go, Bernadette (2019)Available February 13Mister America (2019)Available February 14High Fidelity: Complete Season 1 Premiere (Hulu Original)The Other Guy: Complete Season 2 (eOne)Utopia Falls: Complete Season 1 (Hulu Original)Beverly Hills Ninja (1997)From Hell (2001)Racetime (2019)Radioflash (2019)Villains (2019)Available February 1528 Hotel Rooms (2012)American Ultra (2015)Anchor and Hope (2017)Monogamy (2010)Princess Cyd (2017)Available February 17American Idol: Season 3 Premiere (ABC)Duncanville: Series Premiere (FOX)Good Girls: Season 3 Mid-Season Premiere (NBC)Available February 18Super 8 (2011)Available February 19Getaway (2013)Available February 22The Prince (2014)Available February 25The Voice: Season 18 Mid-Season Premiere (NBC)Run the Race (2019)Available February 28After the Wedding (2019)Leaving Hulu in February:February 29A Better Life (2011)A Stork’s Journey (2017)Airheads (1994)Almost Famous (2000)Blast from the Past (1999)Cube (1998)Cube 2: Hypercube (2003)Cube Zero (2005)Dennis the Menace (1993)Dennis the Menace Strikes Again (1998)Exposed (2016)Failure to Launch (2006)Hamlet (1990)Harry Brown (2009)Heartbreakers (2001)In Secret (2014)Just Married (2003)Knowing (2009)Man on a Ledge (2012)Nobody’s Fool (1995)Ouija House (2018)Ouija Séance: The Final Game (2018)Road House (1989)Secretary (2002)Set Up (2011)Sorority Row (2009)Transporter 2 (2005)Uptown Girls (2003)Wall Street (1987)Info from Gamespot.com

Last year, we broke down the best gaming laptops, and now, one of those notebooks is getting a huge discount in the form of a coupon code. Dell is cutting the price of the Alienware m15 gaming laptop by $430 with code AW15AFF.All you need to do to claim your $430 off is add this specific m15 laptop to your cart, and then right before checkout, throw in the promo code AW15AFF. Make sure the price change is applied before finishing your order.Alienware m15 gaming laptop | $1,500 ($1,930) See at Dell This coupon code is only valid with this specific configuration of the Alienware m15. It boasts a ninth-generation i7-9750H, an RTX 2060 6GB, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and a 256GB SSD. It also features a 15.6-inch 1080p display with 144Hz refresh rate. It's a beast of a laptop, and at this price, one that's absolutely worth taking advantage of if you're looking for a new notebook.In GameSpot's best gaming laptops rundown, we wrote, "It's hard to fault what Alienware is delivering here. There's no real problems to note, though the touchpad feels a little too small for regular use in day-to-day tasks. However, the speakers sound great, the keyboard feels really nice to use, and if the already nice screen isn't enough as it is, you can now opt for an out-of-this-world OLED model too. The only caveat--you just need to set your wallet to be stunned, too."Info from Gamespot.com

Microsoft has announced another batch of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass on PC. Three more acclaimed games will be added to the Game Pass library soon, the company revealed via Xbox Wire, and if you've yet to sign up for the service, you can get your first three months for practically nothing.Joining Xbox Game Pass on PC over the next few weeks are the roguelike dungeon crawler Children of Morta, the beautiful meditative platformer Gris, and the unsettling A Plague Tale: Innocence. All three titles were very well-received on their initial launches, particularly A Plague Tale, which we thought was one of the best games of 2019.Xbox Game Pass is an all-you-can-play service that lets you try out a library of more than 100 titles for as long as you have a subscription. Game Pass is available for both PC and Xbox One, and while there is some overlap between them, the PC version of the service generally offers a different selection of games to play. You can see the full list of available titles on the Xbox website.If you're not yet a subscriber, Microsoft is offering a great deal on the PC service. Right now, you can get three months of Xbox Game Pass on PC for only $1. The company warns that the deal "won't last forever," so if you're interested in trying Game Pass, you'll want to take advantage of the offer.Info from Gamespot.com

NBC Universal's streaming service, Peacock, will be launching this April. While the service will feature classic TV shows and movies, there is also original content coming as well. One such example is the Saturday Night Live character MacGruber, who is getting his own series on Peacock.Will Forte will reprise his role as the MacGyver parody, according to Variety. He will also serve as executive producer and writer for the show.The MacGruber series will follow the titular character, who takes down terrorists utilizing everyday items. His methods have included sticking a celery stalk into his butt as a distraction--as seen in the 2010 feature film. Now, he's spent a decade in prison, and after his release, his mission is to take down someone from his past: Brigadier Commander Enos Queeth. MacGruber will be joined by his partners Piper and Vicki. In the feature film, they were played by Ryan Phillippe and Kristen Wiig respectively. At this time, it is unknown as to whether Phillippe or Wiig will be joining the new series.Also joining Forte on writing and executive producing are Jorma Taccone (The Lonely Island, MacGruber) and John Solomon (I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, MacGruber). The MacGruber feature film did not fare well in the box office. Globally, it brought in just over $9 million, with a reported budget of $10 (according to Box Office Mojo), but it found a cult following on home video and through streaming services.MacGruber isn't the only thing coming to Peacock. There are Battlestar Galactica and Saved By The Bell TV shows coming to the streaming service. More recently, the hit podcast Dr. Death is getting a show on the network that will star Jamie Dornan and Alec Baldwin.Info from Gamespot.com

From controllers that cost 50 or 60 bucks to VR headsets that go for hundreds of dollars, there's no shortage of gaming accessories out there, and the best products are rarely cheap. However, a new Amazon Warehouse sale is slashing the prices on dozens of gaming-related products, offering an additional 20% off lightly used items.The sale features some solid deals on the DualShock 4 and Xbox One wireless controllers; the excellent Hori Split Pad Pro, one of the best Nintendo Switch controllers we've tried, is cheaper as well. If you're looking for a VR headset ahead of Half-Life: Alyx's release this year, the HTC Vive Cosmos is marked down by an additional $103, dropping the price to $412.54. There are plenty of other headset options too, including the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 and the PlayStation Gold wireless headsets.Amazon Warehouse sells like-new, open-box, and pre-owned items that have been returned by customers at a discount, so this sale is a nice opportunity to get expensive items still in great condition for way cheaper. Purchases are Prime-eligible, so you'll get free two-day shipping if you have a Prime membership. While Amazon Warehouse products don't come with a warranty, they're backed by Amazon's standard return policy. You can read more about Amazon Warehouse items on Amazon's FAQ page.Check out more of the best gaming items on sale from Amazon Warehouse below. All of these items are already cheaper than usual, but you'll see an additional discount at checkout, which we've indicated below. The sale also spans multiple categories, including kitchen, home improvement, Amazon devices, outdoor recreation, and more, and you can see the full offering of deals at Amazon. See more deals at Amazon Best Amazon Warehouse gaming dealsHTC Vive Cosmos Headset - $412.54 ($515.67)HTC Vive Cosmo virtual-reality headset for PC - save $103.13 at checkout See at Amazon DualShock 4 Wireless Controller - $29.74 ($37.18)DualShock 4 controller for PS4 (Magma Red) - save $7.44 at checkout See at Amazon Hori Split Pad Pro - $37.73 ($47.16)Hori Split Pad Pro for Nintendo Switch - save $9.43 at checkout See at Amazon Xbox One Gears 5 Limited Edition Controller - $36.90 ($46.13)Xbox One Gears 5 Kait Diaz Limited Edition Controller - save $9.23 at checkout See at Amazon PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset - $46.67 ($58.34)PS4 Gold Wireless Headset - save $11.67 at checkout See at Amazon Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Wireless Headset - $55.57 ($69.46)Turtle Beach Stealth 600 headset for Xbox One - save $13.89 at checkout See at Amazon Razer BlackWidow TE Chroma Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - $52.79 ($66)Razer BlackWidow TE Chroma v2 Gaming Keyboard - save $13.20 at checkout See at Amazon Razer Viper Ultimate Hyperspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse - $82.36 ($102.95)Razer Viper Ultimate Hyperspeed Wireless Mouse - save $20.59 at checkout See at Amazon Death Stranding Collector's Edition - $97.14 ($121.43)Death Stranding (PS4) Collector's Edition - save $24.29 at checkout See at Amazon Catherine: Full Body "Heart's Desire" Premium Edition - $40.51 ($50.64)Catherine: Full Body (PS4) Premium Edition - save $10.13 at checkout See at Amazon Best Deals This Week PS4's Free PS Plus Games For January 2020 Announced If Your New Year's Resolution Is To Play More Games, GOG Has The Sale For You New Nintendo Switch Gets Rare Discount PS Plus 12-Month Membership For PS4 Is $45 At Amazon PS4 Holiday Sale Round Two Starts Now: Huge Savings On 2019's Best Games Info from Gamespot.com

Overwatch has begun its annual Lunar New Year event, which means another special mode, new weekly challenges, and loads of themed skins to collect. The "Year of the Rat" event lasts from January 16 to February 6, and is available across all platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.The new game mode is CTF Brawl Blitz, a modified version of the standard Capture the Flag mode. It puts flags much closer than usual, but you'll need six flags (instead of the standard three) to win. You can also get cosmetic rewards by winning nine games in any mode each week. The weekly rewards are listed below.Finally, there are a number of other cosmetics to collect through the usual means of randomized loot boxes or in-game currency. Those include the Legendary skins Opera Brigitte, Face-Changer Sombra, Mask Dancer Moira, and Samul Nori Lucio. The Sombra skin is a unique one, as it actually cycles between six different masks periodically. Those all join the Epic skins available through the weekly challenges, along with tons of icons, emotes, and sprays. You can check out the array of new skins below.This event follows just a month after the Winter Wonderland event, so Blizzard has been dropping new goodies to collect fairly frequently. This is all while also working on Overwatch 2, which game director Jeff Kaplan said slowed the pace of seasonal events.Weekly Challenge RewardsWeek 1: Monk Doomfist (Epic)Week 2: Ancient Chinese Bronze Winston (Epic)Week 3: Papercutting Wrecking Ball (Epic)Info from Gamespot.com

Game director Masahiro Sakurai announced the fifth and final character in the first Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass, Byleth from Fire Emblem: Three Houses. The reception was less than glowing. While Smash character reveals are often highlights for fans, this one felt disappointing, and worse yet, dull. Why does this one feel like a letdown, especially for a game bursting with variety?The commentary on Twitter was quick to name the perpetrator. It was too many Fire Emblem characters, some said, or too many sword wielders, as the reveal video itself cheekily referenced. And while those elements might play a part, I think the problem really comes down to expectation-setting, and the element of surprise.The Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC was pitched as a series of surprising inclusions, and the characters offered have followed through on that promise, until now. As fond as I am of Byleth and their game--Fire Emblem: Three Houses was my personal Game of the Year--there's simply no way to say that the latest Fire Emblem protagonist is unexpected. It is exactly expected. If Fire Emblem: Three Houses had been out when Smash Bros. Ultimate was first released, we'd fully expect them to be on the default roster alongside Corrin and Robin.We can trace the origins of fan expectations back to the very first character reveal. When Persona 5's Joker was revealed during the 2018 Game Awards, then-NoA President Reggie Fils-Aime took to the stage to explain how Joker was an example of what Nintendo was trying to accomplish with its choices of DLC characters."This gives you a flavor of how we're approaching the DLC," Fils-Aime said. "There's going to be five characters--each character will come with a stage, it'll come with a collection of music. These are going to be characters that are new to the series just like Joker from Persona 5, characters that you would not anticipate to be in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate."The fighters who followed Joker--Dragon Quest's Hero, Banjo and Kazooie, and Terry Bogard from Fatal Fury--have followed as part of a pattern. Each of them are characters from outside the Nintendo ecosystem, and because of that, they are surprising to varying degrees. Banjo and Kazooie are the closest to classic Nintendo characters, originally debuting on the N64, but now that they're Microsoft-owned their inclusion may have been the biggest surprise of all.Fils-Aime's comments paired with a steady stream of wild, non-Nintendo picks set expectations, which is why Byleth landed with such a thud. The character looks good, and their abilities have the degree of flavor and homage that we've come to expect from Smash Bros. But after being told we're in for surprises, and the rat-a-tat release of four unexpected picks in a row, this one broke the mold by being so utterly conventional.Sakurai ended the presentation by announcing details on the next Fighters Pass, set to release another six characters by the end of 2021. It will go on sale at the end of January, right as Byleth releases. Once again, Sakurai said he would be grateful if fans would understand why the pass is going on sale without the identities of the new characters announced, and on that front, he's earned some goodwill. The mix of additions in the first Fighters Pass was mostly eclectic and charming, and even the less exciting ones had the sheen of fine craftsmanship. Going forward, though, we may do well to remind ourselves to keep expectations in check. Not every announcement will be a delightful surprise. Some of them are just fine.Info from Gamespot.com

Humble's latest bundle is a big one and for a great cause, too. The Humble Australia Fire Relief Bundle costs $25, all of which goes to three charities helping with the Australian fires. And for that $25, you get 29 games, the vast majority of which were developed in Australia.The 29 games include Hollow Knight, Void Bastards, and Armello, in addition to Duck Game, Hand of Fate 2, and 24 others. All of the games redeem on Steam, and if you already own some of the games, you can send the game key to a friend.All of your money goes to RSPCA Australia, which will enter fire zones and help injured animals; WIRES, which is a wildlife education and rescue service; and World Wildlife Fund, which is dedicated to wildlife response, habitat restoration for people and nature, and future-proofing Australia from further devastation. You can choose how much of your money goes to each charity or do an even split among all of them.The Humble Australia Fire Relief Bundle is available for one week only, so if you want to help support the country's fire relief efforts, you'll want to do so before January 23. $25 is all that's needed to get these games, but if you'd like to help out further, then you can donate even more money through this bundle. See the Australia Fire Relief bundle at Humble Full list of included PC gamesHollow KnightVoid BastardsArmelloEuro Truck Simulator 2 (includes Australian Paint Jobs Pack)Duck GameHand of Fate 2ParadigmCrawlThe Adventure PalsRegular Human BasketballSatellite ReignHacknet (includes Hacknet Labyrinths DLC)Mr. ShiftyPrimal Carnage: ExtinctionAssault Android Cactus+The Haunted Island, a Frog Detective GameFramed CollectionThink of the ChildrenFeatherTower of GunsRising DuskDeath SquaredPaperbarkQuest of DungeonsThe Stillness of the WindThe Gardens BetweenPaper Fire RookieMasquerade: The Baubles of DoomMachinarium Best Deals This Week PS4's Free PS Plus Games For January 2020 Announced If Your New Year's Resolution Is To Play More Games, GOG Has The Sale For You New Nintendo Switch Gets Rare Discount PS Plus 12-Month Membership For PS4 Is $45 At Amazon PS4 Holiday Sale Round Two Starts Now: Huge Savings On 2019's Best Games Info from Gamespot.com

After a bit of delay, you can now register for the second of Pokemon Sword & Shield's official online competitions. Called Galar Newcomers, the competition will only allow Pokemon new to the Galar region and Galarian forms of existing Pokemon, like Weezing. And like the previous online competition, Galar Beginnings, you'll get 50 Battle Points just for participating, so there's no reason not to sign up and give it a shot.Registration for Galar Newcomers will stay open until Thursday, January 23 at 3:59 PM PT / 6:59 PM ET, and then the battles themselves will take place from January 23 at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET to January 26 at 3:59 PM PT / 6:59 PM ET. This is a slight change from the dates and times that were initially announced; the competition was first slated for January 30, and registration was supposed to be open for several days before it finally did go live at 10 PM PT on January 15.To sign up:Open up the menu in either Pokemon Sword or Pokemon ShieldSelect VS to go to the Victory Station menuSelect Battle Stadium (this will connect you to the internet)Select Online CompetitionsSelect Search Official CompetitionsFrom there, you'll be guided through the registration process. Note that you need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to participate.To get the reward of 50 Battle Points--a very valuable currency used to purchase all sorts of battle-related items--you only have to battle once during the competition window. Win or lose, you'll get the BP just for participating. That's a huge chunk of BP to get all at once, so don't miss the opportunity.Unlike Galar Beginnings, which used the single battle format, Galar Newcomers will be fought in double battles. All Pokemon will be auto-leveled to 50, and Legendary Pokemon, including Zacian and Zamazenta, will not be allowed. However, Gigantamax will be allowed. You can battle a maximum of 15 times per day that the competition is active.To get prepared, make sure you get the current free gift of 40 total Battle Points and try catching some Gigantamax Pokemon. Right now, Pokemon Sword players have a greater chance of encountering Gigantamax Coalossal and Gigantamax Flapple in Max Raids, while Pokemon Shield players can find Gigantamax Lapras and Gigantamax Appletun. Both games are also seeing an increase in Gigantamax Alcremie, which looks like a giant cake. All but Lapras are eligible for Galar Newcomers, so now's as good a time as ever to Raid. For tips, see our Max Raid guide. Pokemon Sword And Shield News & Guides Pokemon Sword & Shield DLC: All The Confirmed Returning Pokemon So Far Pokemon Sword & Shield Update Lets You Preview The New Expansions Today Pokemon Sword & Shield Expansion Will Let You Explore Raid Dens Three New Legendary Pokemon Revealed For Sword & Shield Pokemon Sword & Shield Expansion Pass Adds New Pokemon, Areas, And More Info from Gamespot.com

On paper, Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE sounds like something that was custom-made for people like me; it's a lengthy Japanese RPG that incorporates elements of Fire Emblem and Persona, packed with J-pop and J-rock topped by Hatsune Miku references. There are opportunities to experience everyday life in modern-day Tokyo and a whole lot of dungeon crawling with a dynamic combat system built on the foundation of the Shin Megami Tensei games. Now, it's been ported to Switch (hence "Encore") with extra content, opening this former Wii U exclusive from 2015-16 to a wider audience--including myself who'd previously only played through the prologue. But throughout my 15-ish hours so far, I keep wondering what it is I'm fighting for.With the publishing help of Nintendo, Atlus took some of the building blocks of Megami Tensei, turned the diabolic slider all the way down, and put music and performing arts center stage as the supernatural power that can defeat demonic entities. TMS mostly revolves around two main characters, Itsuki Aoi and Tsubasa Oribe, who get wrapped up in a mystery of evil spirits (Mirages) from another dimension (the Idolasphere) taking over the souls (called Performa) of entertainers. It's laid clear enough in the prologue, and the duo's friends from within the music industry progressively join the cause as Itsuki and Tsubasa stumble their way through showbiz.Now that's a premise I can get behind. But as much as I adore those concepts, the whole hasn't come together--the threads that tie its characters and story events feel hollow, and how the game moves on without much reflection makes it hard to care about the struggles at hand.I could forgive the early scene where Itsuki and Tsubasa suddenly know how to transform into their magical forms and harness the power of Mirages using glowing orbs that come out of their chests, despite them knowing nothing about the Idolasphere beforehand. However, as more narrative pieces begin to stack, TMS drops the ball while trying to connect its threads in a meaningful way. It's easy to appreciate the attempt at showing the effect of succumbing to the pressures of a front-facing industry, but the game doesn't take the necessary steps to establish itself. I keep thinking about how Tsubasa's sister Ayaha, who was a popular performer herself, disappeared for five years and is eventually saved by your party. Sure, there's a warm scene where they're happy to see each other again, but shortly after, Ayaha just kind of exists as an assistant for your agency. Five years she was gone, and you just keep it moving.Although those are just a few examples, they're indicative of how the story has progressed so far. Things just kind of happen without much rhyme or reason in the moment, largely skipping the beats necessary for them to make sense in the context of TMS's world.It probably sounds as if I'm having a bad time with TMS#FE Encore, but that's a bit far from the truth. For all the aforementioned gripes, I can't help but embrace some of the sugary pop music and incessant upbeat vibes, because it's often just plain fun. That especially applies to the incredible spectacle of combat, which takes place in front of a large otherworldly audience that's constantly cheering you on. Your party's costumes change as the power of your Mirages come forth in fights, which are directly drawn from Fire Emblem characters and classes. Layered systems make combat like a dynamic turn-based puzzle, and the unique loop of crafting equipment upgrades--which is tied to learning new skills/spells--is fantastic throughout.If you've played an SMT or Persona game, you'll recognize the same names for spells and similar mechanics of exploiting elemental weaknesses, and that doing so lets you pile on extra attacks within the same turn. In TMS, that perk manifests as Session attacks, which play out like choreographing the perfect steps to a dance; when you hit a foe's weakness and have the right Session Skills set to your party members, one turn will blossom into a combo of subsequent attacks that unfolds in a stylish flurry dealing lots of damage.Style may not account for substance, but it's the visual excitement that carries me through, in a way that you'll feel compelled to watch attacks play out rather than fast-forwarding past them. I know this'll sound ridiculous, given what I've said about nonsensical cheesiness, but when the random Extra Skills activate, and for some reason characters begin to sing, dance, and perform to cast a big spell, I'm obliged to shake my head in simultaneous bewilderment and enjoyment.There are a bunch of neat references that'd put a smile on the face of those who love TMS's source material. A personal favorite is the Hee-Ho Mart sponsored by SMT mascot Jack Frost, and the clerk clearly resembles the recurring Fire Emblem character Anna who assumes her canonical role as a merchant. Instantly recognizing SMT spell names make combat feel right at home, and little things, like the level-up jingles from Fire Emblem, are a cool touch. Some good fan service never hurts.At some point, you accept that TMS doesn't make too much sense, nor does it have to. Not every game needs to have a prevailing, grand message, but I still wrestle with the fact that TMS isn't mindful of coherent story arcs in the front 15 hours of the game. It assumes that I already care from the start and skipped all the necessary steps to get there. Don't get me wrong, TMS is a fun time that doesn't take itself too seriously. It has jams, slick style, and a great spin on the SMT combat system. And I'd be remiss not to mention the beautifully animated cutscenes, which rival the character performances you see in an anime like Love Live. However, if you have several 50-to-60-hour RPGs all vying for your time, I'm not sure I'd put TMS#FE Encore on the priority list right now.I intend on seeing it through not just because of the Atlus name or that it directly draws from some of my favorite franchises, but also because I know what it's like to love a game and tell others that it "doesn't get good 'til hour [insert high number here]." TMS may or may not click when I wrap it up, but I'm glad that it's available on the Switch, giving us a great way to experience something that was likely overlooked in the recent past.Info from Gamespot.com

Cyberpunk 2077 was recently delayed to September, pushing the anticipated game back significantly. That also may have had an impact on the game's planned multiplayer, which CD Projekt Red has now said probably won't launch for at least two more years.In an investors call, the studio said that "2021 appears unlikely" for the multiplayer release. That means the mode, which will come as a free update to the game, will show up in 2022 at the earliest. The company did not specify any more details about the multiplayer mode, but did suggest it's being developed in parallel as a AAA experience of its own.In the statement explaining the delay to 2077, CDPR said the game is complete and playable already, but "there's still work to be done." The studio says the bulk of the remaining development is playtesting, fixing, and polishing the game. It promised it will be issuing "regular updates" on its progress in the meantime.Cyberpunk 2077 was originally slated for April 16. Its new release date of September 17 puts it much closer to the launch of new consoles, which has renewed speculation that it could appear on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. CD Projekt Red says that, for the time being at least, the game is only being developed for current-gen.Info from Gamespot.com

Fortnite developer Epic Games has rolled out not one, but two new sets of challenges for the hit battle royale shooter. One of the tasks you'll need to do in the 8-Ball Vs. Scratch set is search a hidden gnome found in between Fancy View, a wooden shack, and a big house. If you're not sure where those are, we've put together this guide to help you complete the challenge.Where Is The Hidden Gnome Location?As the challenge teases, the gnome you're trying to track down is hidden somewhere between three different locations: Fancy View, a wooden shack, and a big house. That's certainly a vague clue, especially if you're not familiar with the layout of the island, but here's where all three of those places can be found.Each of the landmarks mentioned by the challenge are on the westernmost edge of the island. Fancy View is located southwest of Sweaty Sands. The wooden shack and big house, meanwhile, are directly east and southeast of Fancy View, respectively. This means the gnome you're searching for will appear on the hill that's between those three places; you can see the spot on the map below.Fortnite gnome location How To Complete The ChallengeNow that we know where to look, all you need to do to complete the challenge is head to the hill between the three specified locations, and you'll see the gnome once you approach. Search it as you would a chest and you'll clear the mission, netting you a nice chunk of XP and unlocking another 8-Ball Vs. Scratch challenge to complete.Season 1 of Fortnite Chapter 2 is slated to end of February 6, so there's still a little time left to complete any outstanding challenges you may have from this season. If you need help clearing any earlier missions, we've collated all our maps and guides for the trickier ones in our Fortnite Chapter 2 challenges roundup. Fortnite News Fortnite Workshop, Crackshot's Cabin, And Mr. Polar Locations Guide Fortnite Snowflake Decoration Locations (Winterfest Challenge Guide) Fortnite Ice Box Locations: Where To Search Ice Boxes (Winterfest Challenge) Fortnite: Where To Search Hidden XP Drop In Chaos Rising Loading Screen Fortnite Hidden E Location Guide: Where To Search Letter E In The Dive Loading Screen Info from Gamespot.com

Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed--pushed to a new release date on September 17. The game is still scheduled to launch for Xbox One, PS4, and PC with a version for Google Stadia planned as well. However, despite the new launch date being much closer to the scheduled release window for Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, CD Projekt Red currently has no plans to develop Cyberpunk 2077 as a cross-generation game."As of right now, Cyberpunk is heading for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and the PC. Nothing has changed in regard to those plans," CD Projekt Red CFO Piotr Nielubowicz said on a teleconference call held to address questions about the new release date."We are going with the same plans that we set," CD Projekt Red joint CEO Adam Kiciński reiterated. "[Cyberpunk 2077] was always designed for [PS4 and Xbox One]. We are thinking about the next generation, but for now, we are focused on the current generation. That plan is still valid."That said, in a previous financial report, according to Wccftech, Kiciński said, "If there is an opportunity for us to launch Cyberpunk for another generation, we would want to do this probably." So there's still a fairly strong possibility of Xbox Series X and PS5 versions of Cyberpunk 2077 being made, even if there are no plans to do so right now.CD Projekt Red isn't worried that it is releasing the game when newer, more powerful consoles are available, even during one of the busiest times of the year for game launches. "We believe that our game--a big single-player RPG with a great story--will find its place in the market regardless of the date," CD Projekt Red board member of SVP business development Michał Nowakowski said."There's always something happening no matter what time of the year you're looking at. The games industry is not an industry where you can say that any given month is safer for whatever reason. So in that regard, we don't see September as more threatening than April or June," Nielubowicz added.Though, obviously, no scheduled release date for a video game is set in stone, CD Projekt Red is confident that Cyberpunk 2077 will hit its new release date and not need to be delayed again. "Yeah, we pretty much know and understand what aspects of the game still require work," Nowakowski said.Info from Gamespot.com

The next big streaming service, NBCUniversal's Peacock, will be launching in a few months, combining multiple networks and movie studios. Movies, TV series, news, sports, and originals will all be content you can stream from home. Now, we know the launch date and the pricing model for the service.During the Peacock investor meeting, chairman of NBCUniversal Steve Burke opened discussing what type of platform the new streaming service will be. He noted that Peacock will fit into an ad-supported business model with premium content, much like an ad-supported Hulu--something Burke did not mention during the opening of the presentation.As for the launch of Peacock, Comcast subscribers will get it first, as it begins to roll out on April 15, and it will be included at no additional cost. In July, all tiers for the streaming service will be launched nationwide on multiple platforms, just in time for the Tokyo Olympics coverage. The service will arrive internationally at a later date.Later, chairman of Peacock and NBCUniversal Enterprises Matt Strauss announced that Peacock will be available free. However, there will be various tiers for customers to choose from, which you can see below.Peacock tiers and cost:Free: 7,500 hours of ad-supported programming. Includes current seasons of TV shows, movies, TV classics, news and sports, Hispanic, streaming channels, and more.$5 a month: 15,000 hours of ad-supported programming. Includes everything in previous tier, plus original series, 4K/UHD viewing, premium moves, full tent-pole series, and more.$10 a month: Everything in previous tiers, without ads.It's important to note that original series are not included in the free tier, so don't expect to watch that Saved By The Bell revival, unless you plan on paying for the service. Additionally, the $5 tier will be bundled free for Xfinity, Xfinity Flex, and Cox customers. As far as ads go, users will be limited to five minutes of ads per hour, and that is less than traditional network and cable TV, which is around 16 minutes per hour.One video presentation showcased the many movies and shows that will be a part of Peacock from TV hits like The Office, Parks & Recreation, Saturday Night Live, Murder She Wrote, Xena: Warrior Princess, and more. Additionally, movies like Shrek, Minions, and Fast & Furious were shown as well. Reality TV was also highlighted, with shows like WWE's Total Divas appearing, a USA Network property, which falls under the NBCUniversal umbrella.In addition to VOD programming, including movies, TV, and original content, Strauss said "daily, current, and even live content will be streamed." So you may be able to watch the news, as it airs on the network, on Peacock.At the time of this writing, the release date for Peacock had not been revealed, but we'll keep you updated as more is revealed at the investor meeting. Info from Gamespot.com

Oculus's media-viewing VR headset, the Oculus Go, has been discounted since Black Friday, but now you won't have to worry about that price going back up. The Facebook-owned company announced that the Oculus Go's new regular price is $149 for the 32GB version and $199 for the 64GB option. Previously, Oculus Go went for $199/$249. Oculus Go VR headsetOculus Go | $149 (32GB) / $199 (64GB) See at Amazon Now before you jump on the Go, there are some things you need to know. For one, it's not a gaming VR headset (and definitely won't be compatible with the upcoming Half-Life: Alyx). It can play games, but the vast majority of the Oculus games library does not work with the Go. Some of the games it can handle include Thumper, Please Don't Touch Anything, and Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes. These are all great, but if you want to buy a VR headset with any interest in playing games seriously, then you should look at the Oculus Quest instead.Instead, the Go's main focus is viewing media, such as YouTube, Netflix, and Prime Video. Since it's an all-in-one headset, it's easy to take on a flight or in a vehicle and watch your movies or shows on a big VR screen. You can check out all of the games, apps, and experiences compatible with the Go at Oculus.In GameSpot sister site CNET's Oculus Go review, senior editor Scott Stein wrote, "Oculus Go is VR for the masses: A self-contained, standalone virtual reality headset that's portable, affordable and delivers a great experience for the price." Best Deals This Week PS4's Free PS Plus Games For January 2020 Announced If Your New Year's Resolution Is To Play More Games, GOG Has The Sale For You New Nintendo Switch Gets Rare Discount PS Plus 12-Month Membership For PS4 Is $45 At Amazon PS4 Holiday Sale Round Two Starts Now: Huge Savings On 2019's Best Games Info from Gamespot.com