2020 is almost here, so we've asked GameSpot's staff to share which games they're looking forward to most in the new year. New consoles are going to dominate the headlines, but at the end of the day it's all about the games, and there are a ton of exciting ones to look forward to. When you're done reading this entry, follow along with all of our other end-of-the-year coverage collected in our Best of 2019 hub and our Most Anticipated of 2020 hub.Square Enix can be overcautious about its brands, even for a franchise as wildly varied as Final Fantasy. Though the company has loosened up in recent years with experiments like Theatrhythm and World of FF, one need look no further than the portable series Bravely Default to see what does and does not qualify for the title. Bravely Default and its sequel, Bravely Second, are Final Fantasy games in all but name. The original even sported a subtitle in Japan, "Flying Fairy," that has widely been interpreted by fans as an overt reference to the "FF" series. But Bravely Default gets downright weird with it, reveling in its freedom to subvert both gameplay and storytelling conventions, and it's all the better for it. The revelation of a third Bravely game, this one declaring itself a proper sequel with the "Bravely Default 2" moniker, has me incredibly excited.Bravely Default borrowed liberally from classic, SNES-era Final Fantasy games, right down to character models that imitate the squat, doll-like art of Kazuko Shibuya for Final Fantasy 5. It features a foursome of heroes reminiscent of the classic "Warriors of Light." It centers on elemental crystals, and even uses a job system. It riffed on all these concepts, with smartly-engineered solutions to reduce the monotony of RPG grinding, and in many ways it felt like a modernized classic. Near the end-game, though, the wealth of job classes and abilities gave way to a refreshing second game type: the ability to invent combinations of abilities and equipment that were downright unfair.Somewhere along the line, the team realized this was a rich vein to tap for its sequel. Bravely Second revolved much more overtly around allowing players to break game systems and tinker with the underlying mechanics. It's as if Square realized on some level that part of the fun of those old RPGs was finding creative ways to cheat, and so it built an entire system around facilitating those interactions. The second game was less novel as a retro throwback but absolutely brilliant as a funhouse mirror reflection of classic RPGs.The stories, even while centered on light and classic tropes, have found ways to surprise and delight. By focusing on a small cast of four characters, their individual personalities shine through. The game regularly juxtaposes simple storybook tropes against more complex intersections of religion and politics. And the first game, at least, can claim one of my favorite plot twists in video games of all time, still shocking in how much it chilled me for such an adorable, endearing game. (Bravely Second tried to repeat this magical moment with an even more meta twist, but as M. Night Shyamalan will tell you, plot twists are never as good the second time around.)It's hard to know what to make of Bravely Default 2. The odd choice of name aside, we don't know much about it based on the brief trailer shown at The Game Awards. But those first two games were some of my favorite recent RPGs and already put the series on a trajectory of wild experimentation with the tropes and mechanics of classic RPGs. The series has earned my trust to the point that I'm excited simply to know it exists and it's on its way. I can't wait to see what they come up with next.Info from Gamespot.com

2020 is almost here, so we've asked GameSpot's staff to share which games they're looking forward to most in the new year. New consoles are going to dominate the headlines, but at the end of the day it's all about the games, and there are a ton of exciting ones to look forward to. When you're done reading this entry, follow along with all of our other end-of-the-year coverage collected in our Best of 2019 hub and our Most Anticipated of 2020 hub.Techland's Dying Light is one of my favorite action games of 2015. Though I was lukewarm on, the studio's first crack at an open-world zombie-apocalypse game, Dead Island, the ambitious follow-up of Dying Light was a more realized take on its predecessor, and I couldn't get enough of it. Set in a massive open-world where you were always out-numbered and where staying outside after nightfall was the worst thing that could happen to you, Dying Light is a spectacular mix of advanced parkour traversal and slick melee-combat that uses a variety of custom weapons. Even at the game's conclusion, I still couldn't get enough of exploring the massive space, trying to uncover items I missed and encounters left unresolved. With the upcoming sequel, Techland is upping the stakes even further by letting you have a say in where the story will go next.Dying Light 2, surprisingly, takes place two decades after the end of Dying Light's Following DLC. What makes this so surprising is that the ending of the epilogue concludes with former-protagonist Kyle Crane unintentionally spreading the disease throughout the world. It was an incredibly dark ending, but I can't deny that it made me excited for where things could go in the sequel. In Dying Light 2, the modern world is a thing of the past. With dwindling resources, along with a noticeable lack of guns, it looks as though the zombie-apocalypse has brought civilization back to the dark ages. Set in one large city, which is five times bigger than the original game, you'll take on the role of a new runner working his way across the city to form alliances, come to blows with rival gangs, and, of course, face off against hordes of infected.All of this sounds like the makings of a standard sequel, but what has me excited about Dying Light 2 is that it also implements elements of adaptive storytelling from role-playing games. RPG writer and narrative writer Chris Avellone is serving as the narrative lead on Dying Light 2, who's previous game credits include the Fallout series and Planescape: Torment. During E3 2019, I got to check out some of the dynamic changes that can occur from your choices in the game. During one of many critical moments, you can either choose to side with one faction or betray them for another. Doing so will not only lead to significant changes in existing relationships but also affect the world map itself. Based on your choices, certain areas may be uncovered or destroyed entirely.On top of all this is a renewed focus on traversal and melee combat, which now includes some clever new tricks that work the two more in-tandem. Dying Light 2 is shaping to be a sequel that not only builds upon what worked great in the first game but also fleshes out the world in some exciting ways. I was impressed with the showing at E3 2019, and given that the game's scope will gradually expand over time, I'm digging where the story can go, even if it will take several playthroughs to see the full story to its completion. See Dying Light 2 on Amazon Info from Gamespot.com

The subscription service PlayStation Now is getting another set of big games in January, including some notable first-party games. They'll only be available for a limited time, but if you're a subscriber you can grab them starting on January 2.The month's offerings include Horizon Zero Dawn, with the Frozen Wilds expansion and other bonus content included, along with Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. Those two games will be available through April 7, 2020, and you have the option to download or stream them. The service will also add Overcooked 2, though that game doesn't have a set expiration date.Meanwhile, you can also still grab the games that became available in December: PUBG, Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, and Formula 1 2019. Those are all available until March 2, 2020. Persona 5 and Middle-Earth: Shadow of War will be available through February 3, 2020. God of War (2018), Infamous: Second Son, Grand Theft Auto V, and Uncharted 4: A Thief's End are available for now, but will be removed on January 2.Sony recently cut the monthly subscription price of PlayStation Now from $20 / £13 to $10 / £9, and at the same time announced it would be rotating in some big games for a limited time. This all appears aimed at competing more directly with Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service, which offers its own subscription lineup of games and has committed to releasing first-party titles on their wide release dates.Info from Gamespot.com

There's no better time to be an Xbox Game Pass member if you own an Xbox One, as Microsoft has continued to add new and excellent games to the Game Pass library. Announced earlier this year, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate combines regular Game Pass for both console and PC as well as Xbox Live Gold for a membership that gets you the best of what Xbox has to offer. A month of Game Pass Ultimate normally costs $15, which adds up to $90 over six months. However, you can currently snag six months of Game Pass Ultimate for over half off at Newegg, an excellent deal if you want to renew at a discount.To claim the deal, add a three-month Game Pass Ultimate membership to your cart. Use promo code EMCUVUC33 at checkout, and you'll drop that price to $40. On top of that, you'll get an additional three months as a free gift item, getting you six months for the $40 price. This deal is available through next Monday, December 23. The extra three-month membership code must be redeemed by March 15. See Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at Newegg New games were just announced for Xbox Game Pass today, and they're good ones. Untitled Goose Game is available right now, and this Friday, Life is Strange 2 Episode 5, Pillars of Eternity, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be added to the library. For a closer look at the Game Pass library, check out our guide to the best Xbox Game Pass games available now.In addition to having access to a great library of games, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gets you free monthly Xbox One and Xbox 360 games and exclusive discounts thanks to Xbox Live Gold. December's free Games With Gold currently include Insane Robots, Jurassic World Evolution, Toy Story 3, and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD. Best Christmas Deals This Huge Winter Game Sale Includes Resident Evil 2, DMC 5 For $18 Each 10 Free Nintendo Switch Games Are Up For Grabs--Here's How To Get Them Best Buy: Nintendo Switch, 4K TVs, And More Featured In Pre-Christmas Sale Switch, Xbox One X, PS4 Pro, And More Featured In Walmart's Holiday Sale 19 Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas For Gamers And Techies Info from Gamespot.com

Dead or Alive 6's free-to-play version, Core Fighters, has a sweet little treat for those who download the free bundle package. The Core Fighters bundle comes with series mainstay and Ninja Gaiden protagonist, Ryu Hayabusa, for no extra charge.The Core Fighters bundle is downloadable for free on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. You only need an active PS Plus or Xbox Live Gold membership to install the game. Doing so nets you Ryu Hayabusa's character license for free, a DLC add-on that typically ranges from $3 USD to $8 USD depending on the character.DEAD OR ALIVE 6: Core Fighters + Hayabusa (PS4/X1) is Free via PSN/Xbox Live (PS Plus Only/Gold Only). Xbox Live: https://t.co/6XMhOwsLdW PSN: https://t.co/28tO0TK6Pc pic.twitter.com/eHAOk4GYSy — Cheap Ass Gamer (@videogamedeals) December 17, 2019Dead or Alive 6: Core Fighters is the instant-access version of the game. With Core Fighters, you can play as familiar combatants like Hitomi and Kasumi, get access to most of the stages and game modes, and more. Other features, like story mode and additional characters, can be purchased separately on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One.We gave the fighting game a 7/10 in our Dead or Alive 6 review, saying, "Despite some missteps, DoA6 is a fun, engaging fighter with great-feeling, easy-to-pick-up combat, a strong sense of visual style, and a lot of personality. If you're looking for a new fighting game to learn the ins and outs of--or perhaps a nice entry into the 3D side of fighting games--DoA6 is a fighter of choice." Best Christmas Deals This Huge Winter Game Sale Includes Resident Evil 2, DMC 5 For $18 Each 10 Free Nintendo Switch Games Are Up For Grabs--Here's How To Get Them Best Buy: Nintendo Switch, 4K TVs, And More Featured In Pre-Christmas Sale Switch, Xbox One X, PS4 Pro, And More Featured In Walmart's Holiday Sale 19 Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas For Gamers And Techies Info from Gamespot.com

With the latest weekly reset in Destiny 2, Bungie has released the new 2.7.0.1 hotfix update that coincides with the launch of this year's holiday-themed event, The Dawning. That means you can get a bunch of wintry items and cosmetics--including a new gun that requires very little effort--while also diving into core new Season of Dawn content, namely the EDZ and Nessus Sundial obelisks and their corresponding rewards and activities. Here's what's new and a look at the patch notes.Of the most immediate concern is The Dawning, the time-limited event that runs from now until January 14. Much like last year, Eva Levante has returned to the Tower with a set of bounties and a revamped version of her oven: Eva's Holiday Oven 2.0. This is used to craft treats for various bounties and quests. When Eva gives it to you, she'll give you the necessary materials to craft an item for Zavala--quickly take it over to him and return to Eva to receive a package that will net you The Dawning's new weapon for this year, Cold Front, a submachine gun. There's plenty more to do once you've finished that, so check out our guide to The Dawning recipes to learn how to bake all of the cookies.Eververse also has a ton of new cosmetics, including a finisher, shader, ghost shells, sparrow, emotes, and more. You can buy them all now for Silver, but Bungie shared on Twitter that everything--except for one item, the Perfect Ten finisher--will be sold for Bright Dust through Eververse during the event, which is certainly welcome news.Current Eververse Items being offered for Silver-only this season:💠 Finisher: Perfect Ten.All other Dawning Eververse items will be available for Brightdust at some point throughout the event. pic.twitter.com/RlpyaVeizN — Bungie (@Bungie) December 17, 2019Outside of The Dawning, Season of Dawn's other content continues to roll out. That includes the EDZ and Nessus obelisks, which can now be connected to the Sundial, allowing you to take on new bosses and earn a pair of new weapons from each. Additionally, there's another Saint-14 mission. Destiny 2 News And Guides Destiny 2: The Dawning 2019 Recipes, Ingredients, Gifts, And Rewards Guide Destiny 2 Patch Notes For The Dawning Update, Live Now Destiny 2: Where To Find All 15 Vex Transformers For "An Impossible Task" Quest Destiny 2: A Matter Of Time Quest Steps -- How To Unlock The Sundial Finally, in terms of the update, there are an assortment of fixes, including those related to Escalation Protocol chests and Resonate Stems not working properly. But I think we can all agree the best part of the patch notes concerns a fix for an issue where, and I quote, "finishers could yeet bosses off the map and cause other shenanigans." So that's sorted.You can see the full patch notes below.Destiny 2 Hotfix Update 2.7.0.1 Patch NotesCombat SystemsFixed an issue where Dynamo mods were granting more Super energy than expectedFixed an issue where swapping between Hand Cannons with Explosive Rounds could result in higher damage than intendedThe fixed-roll of Pyroclastic Flow no longer has Tap the Trigger as a perkFixed an issue where Symmetry’s arc seekers would unintentionally stagger Unstoppable ChampionsNote: this perk is meant for an Exotic weapon that is coming out later in the SeasonFixed an issue where finishers could yeet bosses off the map and cause other shenanigansActivitiesFixed an issue where attempting to launch Forsaken Baron adventures would cause a Honeydew errorRewardsResonate Stems, Escalation Protocol chests, and other impacted rewards will now be granted properlyFixed and issue where some Sundial rewards could be infused without dismantling the itemEververseFixed an issue where the Sunbreaker Titan armor ornament bundle could still be purchased at full price even if some items where ownedPCPC video settings now save correctly and do not get reset when launching the game Info from Gamespot.com

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare launched its Season One content on PC, PS4, and Xbox One recently, but part of that live game plan includes regular content drops throughout the season as well. That will be the case with this week's "Season One Refresh," which will include a new game mode, operator, maps, and Spec Ops missions. Plus you can claim a little bonus for logging in.The refresh includes the Cranked game mode, a Deathmatch variant that has you racing to get kills. You can also try the new Spec Ops missions Operation Strong Box, Classic Special Ops Disinform, and Classic Special Ops Bomb Squad. The new operator Nikto will be available in a new operator bundle that includes the character along with a watch, weapon blueprints, and customization items. The Docks map will also get a holiday-themed reskin called Over Winter. Finally, if you log in on December 18 after 10 AM PT, you can get a free gift pack in the "Just For You" section of the store. From December 20 at 10 AM PT to December 23 at 10 AM PT, you can score double weapon XP.Other content drops are still planned for throughout the rest of the season. This is part of Infinity War's live game plan for Modern Warfare, having announced before release that it would no longer use map packs that splinter the player base. The seasons do come with Battle Passes that earn you some cosmetic items, but all maps and game-changing additions like new weapons or equipment are free for all players. Call of Duty News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Gets New Content This Week New Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare Update Out Now; Full Patch Notes Listed Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare's Microtransactions Are Up--Here's What You Can Buy Everything New In Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare's New Season One Update Info from Gamespot.com

For 2019, Bungie has brought back Destiny 2's annual holiday event: The Dawning. Those wanting immediate gratification are in luck, as you can head to Eververse and buy a ton of items right away or complete a simple quest to get the new submachine gun. But the core of the event revolves around Eva's Holiday Oven 2.0, a revamped version of the oven from last year that allows you to combine special items to bake various treats. But with three slots to insert items into and a lot of different possible outcomes, you're likely wondering what The Dawning's baking recipes are--so we've put together a list of all of the ones we're aware of so far, who to deliver them to as a gift, and how to collect ingredients.Ingredients are obtained in a variety of ways, largely just by playing the game and killing enemies--on the latter front, certain enemy types yield specific materials (eg, kill Vex to get Vex Milk). Essence of Dawning is a recurring item you'll need for all recipes--15 is required for each thing you bake--and while that can be gotten from completing activities, another reliable source of this is the weekly bounties that Eva offers. Here's how to specifically gather up ingredients.Gathering Dawning IngredientsSpecialDelicious Explosion: Explosive killsSharp Flavor: Sword killsImpossible Heat: Solar killsElectric Taste: Arc killsNull Taste: Void killsFlash of Inspiration: Create Orbs of LightPersonal Touch: Melee killsPerfect Taste: Precision killsBullet Spray: SMG and Machine Gun killsEssence of Dawning: Complete activities in the solar systemEnemy Faction SpecificEther Cane: Fallen killsCabal Oil: Cabal killsVex Milk: Vex killsChitin Powder: Hive killsTaken Butter: Taken killsDark Ether Cane: Scorn killsMany recipes return from last year, but there are new ones as well, so expect us to continue updating this as we're able to confirm more. For now, we've assembled all the ones we know--including Vanilla Blades for Shaxx, Chocolate Ship Cookies for Amanda, and Eliksni Birdseed for Hawthorne, all part of the Cheer Up quest. We've also got some of the new recipes--such as Fractal Rolls--courtesy of Reddit, and we're working to confirm more. For more, check out our guide to the A Matter of Time quest.Destiny 2's The Dawning 2019 itemsThe Dawning 2019 Cookie RecipesGjallardoodles (Zavala)Ether CaneDelicious ExplosionEssence of DawningTraveler Donut Holes (Ikora Rey)Cabal OilFlash of InspirationEssence of DawningChocolate Ship Cookies (Amanda Holliday)Cabal OilNull TasteEssence of DawningTelemetry Tapioca (Banshee-44)Vex MilkBullet SprayEssence of DawningEliksni Birdseed (Hawthorne)Ether CanePersonal TouchEssence of DawningGentleman's Shortbread (Devrim Kay)Ether CanePerfect TasteEssence of DawningAlkane Dragee Cookies (Sloane)Chitin PowderBullet SprayEssence of DawningInfinite Forest Cake (Failsafe)Vex MilkImpossible HeatEssence of DawningRadiolarian Pudding (Asher Mir)Vex MilkElectric FlavorEssence of DawningVanilla Blades (Shaxx)Cabal OilSharp FlavorEssence of DawningJavelin Mooncake (Ana Bray)Chitin PowderSharp FlavorEssence of DawningDark Chocolate Motes (Drifter)Taken ButterNull TasteEssence of DawningCandy Dead Ghosts (Spider)Dark Ether CaneFlash of InspirationEssence of DawningIll-Fortune Cookies (Petra Venj)Dark Ether CaneImpossible HeatEssence of DawningStrange Cookies (Xur)Taken ButterElectric FlavorEssence of DawningFractal Rolls (Brother Vance)Vex MilkPinch of LightEssence of DawningThousand-Layer Cookie (Riven)Taken ButterDelicious ExplosionEssence of DawningLavender Ribbon Cookies (Saint-14)Vex MilkPersonal TouchEssence of DawningFried Sha-Dough (Emperor Calus)TBDHot Crossfire Buns (Ada-1)Ether CaneBalance FlavorsEssence of DawningAscendant Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Eris Morn)Chitin PowderFinishing TouchEssence of DawningHackberry Tart (Benedict 99-40)Cabal OilMultifaceted FlavorsEssence of DawningThe Dawning 2019 RewardsAs noted above, when you turn in your first baked treat to Zavala and return to Eva, she'll give you a rewards package. The most item inside is the new submachine gun, but it isn't the only thing that awaits you.Eva gives you the Spreading Cheer quest. One of the steps to that involves baking a total of 50 gifts, and this thankfully includes progress you made during 2018's event. Complete all three steps and you'll earn the Alpine Dash Sparrow.We'll be continuing to dig into 2019's Dawning and will report back with any other rewards that you can earn. Destiny 2 News And Guides Destiny 2: The Dawning 2019 Recipes, Ingredients, Gifts, And Rewards Guide Destiny 2 Patch Notes For The Dawning Update, Live Now Destiny 2: Where To Find All 15 Vex Transformers For "An Impossible Task" Quest Destiny 2: A Matter Of Time Quest Steps -- How To Unlock The Sundial Info from Gamespot.com

The Walking Dead has seen quite a few video game adaptations over the past decade, and now it's coming to VR. The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners is coming to pretty much every virtual reality headset available on the market today--however, not all at once.The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners hits Steam and the Oculus Store on January 23. On that day, it'll only be compatible with the Valve Index, HTC Vive, HTC Cosmos, Oculus Rift and Rift S, and Windows Mixed Reality headsets. Of course, you'll also be able to play it on the Oculus Quest with the recently released Link beta, but a proper port for the all-in-one headset is scheduled for Q3 2020 (July-September). PlayStation VR will see the game hit its storefront a little earlier in Q1 2020 (January-March).There are three different editions for The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners. The standard edition comes with the game and "The Sheriff" revolver pre-order bonus for $40 USD. The Tourist edition, on the other hand, comes with even more digital bonuses, including more weapons and the soundtrack. And lastly, the physical Tower edition comes with some physical goodies like a reversible backpack that doubles as a VR headset carrying case. You can see more on all of these additions below.Pre-order The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners standard editionThe $40 standard edition of the game comes with the game itself and a single pre-order item: "The Sheriff" revolver. Pre-orders are currently only available on Steam, but we'll update this story when more platforms become available.PC (Steam): Pre-order the standard edition Pre-order The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners Tourist EditionThe $50 Tourist edition comes with the game and an assortment of digital pre-order bonuses. In addition to "The Sheriff" revolver, you also get "The National" knife, "The Judge" bat, in-game crafting recipes, and "Bustomization" New Orleans voodoo dolls. On top of that, you also get some additional bonuses, such as podcasts, the trailer song, and the full game soundtrack. PlayStation VR pre-orders also get a dynamic theme, though that version isn't currently available for pre-order.PC (Steam): Pre-order the Tourist Edition Pre-order The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners Tower EditionThe $150 Tower edition is the only physical package for The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners. In addition to the digital Steam code, it comes with a collection of physical items.Reversible backpack tailored to be a VR headset carrying caseMagnetic camping lanternCollector's Challenge coinConcept artButtons and pinsPostcards16 GB thumb drive that looks like a severed thumbOf course, it also comes with the Tourist edition's pre-order items and bonuses, including the various weapons, game soundtrack, and more. The Tourist edition is currently only available through Saints And Sinners' website, though we will keep our eyes out and update this article if it shows up anywhere else.PC (Steam): Pre-order the Tower Edition Info from Gamespot.com

Despite Telltale Games' unexpected shuddering in November 2018, some of the studio's properties are making a comeback. Following a reveal at this year's Game Awards show, confirming the continued existence of The Wolf Among Us 2, the team has confirmed it's starting the project all the way over.In a USG interview, LCG Entertainment founder Jamie Ottilie confirmed that the relaunched Telltale studio has opted to redo everything on the forthcoming The Wolf Among Us sequel. "We have completely restarted the development of the game," Ottilie told USG. "We felt it best to give the new creative team a clean slate to start with."LCG Entertainment acquired the Telltale Games moniker in August 2019 and is now the name the company operates under. Only a few original Telltale developers are employed at the newly-reformed Telltale studio, with Ottilie telling USG that "several others [are] on a freelance basis." The Wolf Among Us 2 is being developed by Telltale and the brand-new AdHoc Studio--a team composed of former key members from the old Telltale, including individuals who worked on the original The Wolf Among Us.According to USG, Adam Harrington (Bigby Wolf) and Erin Yvette (Snow White) are returning to reprise their roles in The Wolf Among Us 2. Further, series composer Jared Emerson-Johnson will return as well.The Wolf Among Us 2 was announced just before San Diego Comic-Con in July 2017. At the time, the hotly-anticipated sequel was expected to launch in the second half of 2018. However, the title was delayed to 2019 "as the result of a few fundamental changes" at Telltale. The Wolf Among Us 2 will launch on PC via the Epic Games Store and consoles at some unspecified date. Info from Gamespot.com

Untitled Goose Game is undeniably one of 2019's most unforgettable Switch games, and now the Goose is ready to wreak havoc on other platforms. As of today, the game is now available on PlayStation 4, and to celebrate, there's a new dynamic theme available for PS4 owners. The Untitled Goose Game PS4 theme is free to download right now, if you're ready to let the now-iconic Goose take over your home screen.Untitled Goose Game Dynamic Theme is free on US PSN https://t.co/lQHcRTElB0 pic.twitter.com/WmtFU0zKGQ — Wario64 (@Wario64) December 17, 2019The Untitled Goose Game PS4 theme features the Goose sitting on top of a pile of stolen items, and you'll hear the sound of birds chirping. The Goose can be seen when you scroll up to look at various settings; however, when you least expect it, the Goose will dart across your screen like the hooligan he is.If you never picked up the game on Nintendo Switch, you can currently snag it with a launch discount of $15 on PS4 (down from $20). This deal is only available through January 2. See Untitled Goose Game on PSN Xbox One owners also have access to Untitled Goose Game starting today. The same $15 launch discount is available on Xbox One, although please note Untitled Goose Game was added to Xbox Game Pass today as well. (There's also a fantastic discount on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate right now if you need to extend your membership.)The puzzle game earned a solid 8/10 in GameSpot's Untitled Goose Game review. "The important thing is that Untitled Goose Game is a hoot," wrote critic James O'Connor. "It's a comedy game that focuses on making the act of playing it funny, rather than simply being a game that features jokes. Wishing that it was longer speaks to how much fun I had with it. There's nothing else quite like Untitled Goose Game; it's charming and cute despite being mean, and both very silly and very clever. It's also probably the best non-racing game ever to feature a dedicated 'honk' button."Info from Gamespot.com

Sign-ups for the closed beta for Phantasy Star Online 2 are now live. The beta will only be hosted on Xbox One and, to participate, you need to be in the US or Canada.To register for the closed beta, you need to own the Xbox Insider Hub app--so download it from the Xbox One Store if you haven't already. Once the app is installed, open it, accept the terms of use if this is your first time using the Insider Hub, and then select "Insider Content" from the main dashboard. You'll then see several category types. Under "Games," select Phantasy Star Online 2. From there, you can join the sign-up list. The closed beta isn't live yet, but you'll receive a message through Xbox Live when it is. So be sure to remain online.2012's Phantasy Star Online 2 is the long-awaited sequel to 2000's Phantasy Star Online, both published by Sega. Though the original game was quickly released to international audiences after its launch in Japan, its sequel did not--eventually, some fans began to believe it never would. So it was with great surprise that Microsoft, during its E3 2019 press conference, announced that the game was coming to North American audiences in early 2020.A free-to-play action RPG, Phantasy Star Online 2 takes place in a fantasy setting of space exploration where you embark on missions to different planets to collect resources, save colonists, and battle powerful threats. In Phantasy Star Online 2, you start a new game by picking your in-game character's gender, race, body and facial features, and class (of which there are nine). You can then tackle missions alone or with friends in online co-op (in either four-person assignments or 12-player multiparty areas). As you level up, you'll be able to use more powerful weapons, firearms, and magical spells.Phantasy Star Online 2 will release in North America on Xbox One and PC. In Japan, the game is already playable on PlayStation Vita, PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch--with no announced plans for an Xbox One port.Info from Gamespot.com

A new Legendary Pokemon has arrived in Pokemon Go. Following Terrakion's departure from the game, the third Sword of Justice, Virizion, is now available until January 7, making this your first chance to add one to your collection.As is typically the case with Legendaries, Virizion can only be encountered in five-star Raids. To catch it, you'll first need to team up with other players and battle it. If you can successfully defeat Virizion, everyone who participated in the Raid will receive a handful of Premier Balls and the opportunity to capture it.Virizion, the Grassland Pokémon, has arrived in five-star raids! This Grass- and Fighting-type Legendary Pokémon has been said to confound opponents with its swift movements, so make sure you have your battle strategies ready before you encounter it. pic.twitter.com/ZV1GfPxPDa — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) December 17, 2019 Like the other Swords of Justice, Virizion is a dual-type Legendary--in this case, a Grass and Fighting type. That makes it particularly susceptible to Flying Pokemon, although Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic, and Fairy types will also have an advantage over it. Your best bet for defeating Virizion is to bring along Pokemon like Lugia, Entei, Glaceon, and Gardevoir.Virizion isn't the only Legendary appearing in Pokemon Go this week. The aforementioned Lugia is also returning to the game alongside Ho-Oh for a special Raid weekend. From December 20-23, the Legendaries will appear again in five-star Raids, giving you another opportunity to catch them.Niantic still has a few other events lined up for Pokemon Go this month, including the game's annual holiday celebration, which runs from December 24 to January 1. During that time, you'll be able to encounter holiday versions of Pichu, Pikachu, Raichu, and Stantler, as well as two new Gen 5 Ice Pokemon: Cubchoo and Cryogonal. 2020, meanwhile, will bring the new Buddy Adventure feature to the game and another Community Day event. You can catch up on more Pokemon Go news below. Pokemon Go News Pokemon Go: New Legendary, Virizion, Now Available Pokemon Go's First Community Day Of 2020 Dated Pokemon Go Adding New Buddy Adventure Feature Pokemon Go December 2019 Field Research Task List New Pokemon Go Event Makes It Much Easier To Get Evolution Items Info from Gamespot.com

Bandai Namco has released a brand-new My Hero One's Justice 2 trailer showing some of the game's features. These include new characters, added systems, increased customization options, and more.My Hero One's Justice 2 will feature characters not seen in the first game. Alongside previously announced fighters like Mina Ashido and Minoru Mineta, newcomers such as BMI Hero: Fat Gum and Sir Nighteye will be playable. Additional villains have also been added to the game's roster, including Mr. Compress and Twice.The trailer, below, also briefly showed off some new mechanics and systems coming to My Hero One's Justice 2. Customization appears to have been increased, giving you more options to style the characters before heading into battle. My Hero One's Justice 2 will feature stage destruction, a first for this 3D brawling franchise. And continuing on the new trend, the My Hero One's Justice sequel will let you battle with up to three other players in 2v2 combat. It's unclear if this mode can be played offline, online, or both.A Gematsu report revealed My Hero One's Justice 2 before it was officially announced. The initial report stated that the upcoming sequel would feature "significantly upgraded" Quirk abilities.My Hero One's Justice 2 will launch on March 13, 2020 for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.Info from Gamespot.com

If you've been enjoying everything Disney+ has to offer, then you're probably wondering what's coming to the service in the new year. Luckily for you, the new streaming service just revealed what's coming to its service between December 30 and January 12.Spend your New Year's Day bingeing a ton of new content of the service. On January 1, lots of stuff arrives including the classic movie Cool Runnings. Get ready for the Tokyo Winter Olympics by watching this movie loosely based on the 1988 Jamaican bobsled team. Also arriving that day is the movie Holes, as well as the TV series The Super Hero Squad Show (Season 1-2) and Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors - Battle Of The Bands.While The Mandalorian may wrap up on December 27, there are still D+ original series arriving to the service on Fridays. You can catch the finale of High School Musical: The Musical on January 10 and watch Jeff Goldblum try on makeup that day in The World According to Jeff Goldblum.Below, you'll find everything coming to Disney+ for the end of December through mid-January. Disney Plus News What's New To Disney Plus This Week? Movies, TV Shows, And Originals The Mandalorian Episode 6: 13 Star Wars Easter Eggs And References You May Have Missed The Mandalorian Schedule: When Does Episode 7 Release On Disney Plus? Disney Plus: 16 Essential The Simpsons Episodes You Need To Rewatch Right Now What's New To Disney Plus December 30-January 12?Tuesday, December 31Marvel’s Spider-Man (Season 2)Wednesday, January 1America’s National Parks (Season 1)Austin & Ally (Season 1-4)Billy Dilley’s Super-Duper Subterranean Summer (Season 1)Bugged (Short)Continent 7: Antarctica (Season 1)Cool RunningsDog: Impossible (Season 1)Dr. K’s Exotic Animal ER (Season 8)Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet (Season 7)Dr. T, Lone Star Vet (Season 1)Drain AlcatrazDrain The Bermuda TriangleDrain The Great LakesDrain The Ocean: WWIIDrain The Oceans (Season 2)Drain The Sunken Pirate CityDrain The TitanicEl Materdor (Short)First Class Chefs: Family Style (Season 1)HacksawHolesMarvel Rising: Secret Warriors - Battle Of The BandsMarvel Super Hero Adventures (Shorts) (Season 2-3)Marvel: 75 Years, From Pop To Pulp!Moon Mater (Short)Muppet Babies Show And Tell (Shorts) (Season 2-3)One Strange Rock (Season 1)Out There With Jack Randall (Season 1)Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja (Season 1-2)Red TailsRescue Squad Mater (Short)Soy Luna (Season 1)Spinning (Short)Super Rhino (Short)The Golden Touch (Short)The Lodge (Season 1-2)The Proud Family (Season 1-2)The Super Hero Squad Show (Season 1-2)Time Travel Mater (Short)Tokyo Mater (Short)Unidentified Flying Mater (Short)Vaprinia Ghouls Girls Rock! (Shorts) (Season 1)Wild Russia (Season 1)Year Million (Season 1)Thursday, January 2Life Below Zero (Season 13)Friday, January 3High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: Episode 109 - “Opening Night”Encore!: Episode 109 - “Pippin”Marvel’s Hero Project: Episode 109 - “Radiant Jayera”The World According to Jeff Goldblum: Episode 109 - “Coffee”One Day At Disney: Episode 105 - “Bob Iger: CEO”Pick of the Litter: Episode 103 - “Training Begins”Forky Asks A Question: “What is Cheese?”Wednesday, January 8Aladdin (2019)Friday, January 10Destino (Short)Marvel’s Runaways (Season 3)High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: Season Finale - Episode 10 - “Act Two”Encore!: Episode 110 - “High School Musical”Marvel’s Hero Project: Episode 110 - “Spectacular Sidney”The World According to Jeff Goldblum: Episode 110 - “Cosmetics”One Day At Disney: Episode 106 - “Modern Family: Cast & Crew”Info from Gamespot.com