To celebrate that the arcade hit Killer Queen Black has arrived to Nintendo Switch, we joined forces with developer Liquid Bit to give away one grand prize and four first prizes to our readers. Here is what the packages look like:One grand prize winner will take home: a Nintendo Switch console, a Killer Queen Black themed t-shirt, a Switch US key to download the game and also the physical edition of Killer Queen Black packaged with the custom Joy-Con skinsFour first runner up winners will get one Killer Queen Black themed t-shirt, one Switch US key to download the game and the physical edition of Killer Queen Black packaged with the custom Joy-Con skins.To enter this giveaway, just read our official rules tab, accept our terms and conditions, and fill out the form you see below. If you are having trouble seeing the form on your mobile device please use this link. Remember to check your email on Oct. 28 after 9 a.m. PT because we will be emailing the potential winners. Good luck! Info from Gamespot.com

For an agent of the death, Felix is an oddly loveable goofball. He doesn’t wear a pitch-black cloak or brandish an ominous scythe, but his job is pretty much what you think it is. He inserts himself into everyday life, manipulating events from the shadows to execute a well-orchestrated plan of death. It’s grim work, but that doesn’t mean he can’t have fun while doing it. Felix cannot contain his love of music, treating each level as a dance floor as he shuffles, twirls and wobbles through them. Felix is charming, but that energy doesn’t translate over to the puzzles you have to solve.As an employee of the Ministry of Death, your job as Felix is to set up the deaths of mortals on earth. These are multi-staged tasks, taking place over numerous levels contained in themed chapters that span various time periods. The first, taking place in a long-forgotten ice age, has you setting up the comedic death of a nomadic hunter by dropping a moose head on him and attracting the attention of his companion nearby, who doesn't hesitate to use a spear on his mistaken prey. Each death in Felix the Reaper hits an entertaining punchline, letting you witness all of your previous efforts unfold in a satisfying way. Just like the board game Mouse Trap, it's fun to see each individual piece of each puzzle link up, but it’s an absolute chore getting to that point.Felix can only move around in shadows, so you primarily reposition objects to cast their shadows along paths you plan to take. You can shift the direction of the sun by 90 degrees at a time, too, bathing new areas in dangerous sunlight and opening up new paths for you to safely walk through. Most puzzles work this way, with you moving a specific object from one side of the level to the other and using an assortment of other objects to construct your path. It rarely deviates from this. Felix the Reaper shows its entire hand within the first handful of levels and never evolves further.The formula grows tedious rather quickly. Getting to the end of a level isn’t rewarding but a relief as you look back at all the steps you had to take to get there. Felix the Reaper makes it clear that all of its puzzles can be solved in just a handful of moves (which you’ll need to do on subsequent replays if you want to unlock some bonus stages), but it dangles this fact in front of you like a cheeky taunt when you’ve spent the better half of an hour undoing mistakes move by move before you finally find the right combination of steps to succeed.The culprit here is the inflexibility of the puzzles, which require extremely specific movements to solve. Sometimes this boils down to shifting an object one block at a time to carry a shadow with you as you go, which is bogged down by the same animations to pick up and place items. When you make a mistake it’s not immediately clear that you have, and when you eventually succumb to asking for a hint you’ll likely have to backtrack through your last few moves to reset your position and work towards the solution. Even with hints of where to place an item, there's no help in getting you there. And since there are specific steps you have to take, it can take a frustrating number of attempts to just set down one piece of a larger puzzle.Control issues don’t make this any easier. Playing on a Nintendo Switch, I struggled to get comfortable with the camera controls, which would sometimes result in me losing my tiny mouse-like cursor from view entirely. There’s a button to re-center the cursor in the middle of the screen, thankfully, but it occurred far too frequently for me to ever feel confident in making quick moves, another requirement if you want to complete levels fast enough.It’s a pity that actually solving Felix the Reaper’s puzzles is so unrewarding when it has so much character lovingly imbued into its presentation. Felix is never idle in a stage, always breaking out a dance move to the pulsating beats reverberating through his headphones. His ultimate goal is to eventually bump into the love of his life while out doing his job--she's a lingerie-clad agent of the Ministry of Life seeking to undo the very actions Felix is undertaking. It’s a strange but comical narrative layer that doesn’t serve much else beyond giving you a reason to hop from one chapter to the next, but it’s a setup that's so absurd that you can’t help but find it somewhat endearing.Visually, Felix the Reaper is unique, too. The humans you eventually lead to their deaths are made up of strange shapes and sizes, with ghoulish scribbles for faces that emote in uncomfortable ways. It's not beautiful, per se, but it does establish a look and feel for the game that really makes it stand out. Felix’s marshmallow-like form complements his energetic dance moves well, animating with a kinetic motion that doesn’t wear over time. He reminds me a lot of Baymax from Big Hero 6 in this regard--he's fun to just watch in motion, and I desperately wanted to give him a hug when he was sad.But there’s no amount of visual charm or dark humor in its violent deaths that make the effort of sticking with Felix the Reaper worth it. It’s a thoroughly enticing setting and premise that is misguided by puzzle mechanics that aren’t that aren't fun to play around with, and then fail to meaningfully build on their foundations in any way after that. Felix the Reaper might be able to drown out his surroundings with music, but that doesn't make his job any less mundane to perform.Info from Gamespot.com

We highlighted a $25 off Nintendo Switch deal at Amazon yesterday. Sadly, that deal is gone, but you can still take advantage of a nice Nintendo Switch promotion at Target. If you buy the new model Nintendo Switch at Target at full price ($300), either online or in-store, you'll get a $25 gift card. The promotion ends tomorrow, October 19 at 11:59 PM PT.See Switch with Neon Red/Blue Joy-Con at TargetSee Switch with Gray Joy-Con at Target The refreshed Nintendo Switch model released in August. Besides the new red packaging, the updated model's main draw is its significantly better battery life. The new model has a battery life range of 4.5 to 9 hours compared to the 2.5 to 6.5 hour range of the launch model. The battery life even surpasses the smaller Switch Lite, which is only slightly better than the original Switch at 3 to 7 hours of battery life on a full charge.While a gift card isn't the same as a straight discount, if you're buying a Nintendo Switch, you're definitely going to purchase some games and accessories. The $25 gift card will come in handy with that. For help deciding which games to buy, take a look at our roundup of the best Nintendo Switch games. We also have a list highlighting the essential Nintendo Switch accessories.There's never been a better time to buy a Nintendo Switch. In 2019 alone, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Astral Chain, Super Mario Maker 2, and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening further strengthened the Switch's exclusives and helped the console reach a new sales milestone. Luigi's Mansion 3 and Pokemon Sword and Shield are right around the corner, too.If you pre-order Luigi's Mansion 3 at Target, you'll get a free canvas bag when the game launches on October 31. Meanwhile, an exclusive steelbook edition of the Pokemon Sword and Shield double pack will be available to pre-order this Sunday at Target ahead of its November 15 release. Info from Gamespot.com

Final Fantasy XIV isn't slowing down one bit even after the recent release of the celebrated expansion Shadowbringers. The first major update since then, patch 5.1, delivers a wave of new content which was detailed in the update's trailer and the latest "Letter from the Producer Live" stream. Game director Naoki Yoshida showed off many new features, including a quick look at the much-anticipated Nier Automata raid, the new dungeon tied to the next story quests, and more. It was announced that patch 5.1 will be live on October 29.First thing's first, we finally got a look at The Copied Factory, the first phase of the Nier Automata crossover raid. It appears that you'll be fighting alongside a black-haired 2B-like model who wields similar weapons and abilities as 2B herself. Her name? 2P. She even pilots a YoRHa Flight Unit at some point in the raid. You'll be going through areas reminiscent of the source material, too; rusty, abandoned structures and overgrown buildings seem to nail the aesthetic. It's a real treat for FFXIV and Nier fans, especially considering Nier series creator Yoko Taro is directly involved in developing the raid series and composer Keiichi Okabe did the music (see the trailer above).The Copied Factory is only part one of the YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse 24-player alliance raid series that takes us through the world of Nier Automata and possibly includes lore implications. Note that these are high-level activities that require you to finish Shadowbringers and have top-tier gear. You can expect subsequent parts in future patches (likely 5.3 and 5.5, based on previous expansions' cadence).The other huge part of patch 5.1 is the continuation of FFXIV main story--in the trailer above, you see many other major characters like the Crystal Exarch, Krile, Alphinaud, Zenos, Gaius, and Estinien still involved. Gameplay-wise, however, you explore The Grand Cosmos, the next four-player dungeon; it appears to be a luxurious palace built by elves that has since been abandoned due to the Flood. The dungeon will be compatible with the Trust system so you can take story characters into the instance to fill the necessary roles to complete it.We'll be breaking down the finer details of patch 5.1 soon, as there are changes to jobs/classes, and New Game+ rolling out. In the meantime, you can read our previous coverage of FFXIV; we did a deep dive into the Trust system, and recently had the chance to speak with main story writer Natsuko Ishikawa and art lead Takeo Suzuki about how they created the Shadowbringers story. We also talked with Naoki Yoshida to look back at the work the team did to make Shadowbringers possible.Info from Gamespot.com

It's another weekend in Destiny 2. The Iron Banner is pitting Guardians against each other, which makes it a great time to stock up on useful Exotics to take into the Crucible. Xur has arrived in the solar system to help you fill out your collection, although most of what he offers is on the older side. Here's what Xur is offering this week to help you climb up the Crucible ranks, and where you'll need to go to find him.Where Is Xur?Head to Nessus to find Xur this week. He's hanging out on Calus's opulent barge in the Watcher's Grave region. From the local transmat zone, hop on your sparrow and head north, then climb aboard the ship and look for Xur on the left side.What Is Xur Selling?Despite the fact that Xur can sell Exotics from the full second year of Destiny 2, most of what he's got this week is older stuff, and therefore a little less interesting. Leading the pack is Telesto, an Exotic fusion rifle that's great for taking to Iron Banner if you don't already have one. Hunters get the only Exotic that might be considered "new" with Shards of Galanor, a piece of armor from the Forsaken expansion. Destiny 2 Recent News Where Is Xur Today? Destiny 2 Exotic Location, Weapon, Armor (October 18-22) Destiny 2 Iron Banner: Scour The Rust Quest Steps For New Armor Destiny 2 Divinity Exotic Guide: How To Get New Shadowkeep Raid Trace Rifle Destiny 2 Shadowkeep Raid Guide: How To Beat The Garden Of Salvation Destiny 2 Shadowkeep: How To Power Above 900 And Get Raid Ready You can still get some Year Two Exotics if you're looking to fill out your collection, though. Xur's Fated Engram, which gives you one Exotic you don't already have per week, now includes all the random Year Two Exotic drops from the Annual Pass, which means Exotic armor from last season, the Season of Opulence, is now available from the expensive engram. If you're a PC or Xbox One player taking advantage of cross-save, you can now potentially get Wavesplitter from the Fated Engram as well.Xur also carries the Five of Swords challenge card that lets you add modifiers to standard Nightfall Strikes, and if you're looking to work through Annual Pass content from Year Two, you can also get an Invitation of the Nine bounty from him.Xur Item Lineup (October 18-22)Telesto (Exotic Scout Rifle) -- 29 Legendary ShardsDunemarchers (Exotic Titan Leg Armor) -- 23 Legendary ShardsTransversive Steps (Exotic Warlock Leg Armor) -- 23 Legendary ShardsShards of Galanor (Exotic Hunter Gauntlets) -- 23 Legendary ShardsTelestoIf you need a reliable weapon for the Crucible, Telesto is a great one to have. The fusion rifle shoots sticky energy balls that attach to walls and enemies, detonating a few seconds later. It's very useful in Iron Banner this week, particularly for dealing with the fusion rifle step of the Scour the Rust quest.DunemarchersTitans can grab Dunemarchers this week, another useful Exotic for venturing into the Crucible. The leg armor increases your sprint speed and builds up a static electric charge as you move, which detonates when you melee an enemy and chains to nearby players. If you love running around and shoulder-charging people, grab this one.Stats:Mobility: +13Resilience: +7Recovery: +6Discipline: +6Intellect: +6Strength: +12Total: 501 EnergyTransversive StepsHunters aren't the only class that can be speedy thanks to Warlocks' Transversive Steps. The Exotic increases your sprint speed, and after you sprint for a short time, the leg armor also automatically reloads your equipped weapon.Stats:Mobility: +17Resilience: +2Recovery: +7Discipline: +6Intellect: +10Strength: +6Total: 481 EnergyShards of GalanorA former mainstay for Hunters running Blade Barrage, Shards of Galanor is a lot less effective now that it has been nerfed, but it can still be useful in both PvE and the Crucible. The gauntlets return Super energy on successful Blade Barrage hits and kills.Stats:Mobility: +7Resilience: +11Recovery: +6Discipline: +6Intellect: +12Strength: +6Total: 481 EnergyInfo from Gamespot.com

Following the release of the most recent hotfix update, Bungie has revealed the first details about Destiny 2's next update. Patch 2.6.1 is expected to launch on October 29, which is shaping up to be a big day for the game between the launch of the Halloween-themed Festival of the Lost, the new dungeon, the new Momentum Control PvP mode, and the Xenophage Exotic quest. But in terms of the update launching on that day, Bungie has outlined some of the balance changes we can expect, and it's not good news if you're a fan of a particular Titan or Warlock Super ability.The Super changes impact Titan's Striker (the Code of the Juggernaut path) and Warlock's Dawnblade (the Attunement of Flame path). In both cases, moves are being made to reduce the amount of Super energy you can regain by killing enemies with the Super, thereby extending its duration.Destiny 2's Shadowkeep and Season of the Undying calendar"For a while now, Trample and Everlasting Flames have been an outlier, especially in PvP," Bungie explained. "We’ve previously done a pass to add diminishing returns to this but it’s proven to not be enough. In this update, we’ve tightened the curve a bit and split it out over PvE and PvP. This should allow Guardians to keep dunking on combatants for longer while being less oppressive against one another."Striker also gets a further nerf, increasing the cost of the Super's light attack, which players use to get around more quickly, and the regeneration effect is no longer available for Super kills."We still want this to be used as a way to run people down or dodge and be shifty, but this change should make it costly enough as to be prohibitive as a form of long-distance travel," Bungie said. "Finally, regeneration will no longer proc on melee kills while in Super. The combination was just too strong and overly forgiving of strategic or positional mistakes." Destiny 2 Recent News Where Is Xur Today? Destiny 2 Exotic Location, Weapon, Armor (October 18-22) Destiny 2 Iron Banner: Scour The Rust Quest Steps For New Armor Destiny 2 Divinity Exotic Guide: How To Get New Shadowkeep Raid Trace Rifle Destiny 2 Shadowkeep Raid Guide: How To Beat The Garden Of Salvation Destiny 2 Shadowkeep: How To Power Above 900 And Get Raid Ready Additionally, the Armor of Light timer provided by Titans' Ward of Dawn now lines up with the life of the Ward, and a bug that allowed 1-2 Punch's damage buff to apply to shoulder charges has been removed.Phantasmal Cores, a new item in Shadowkeep, will no longer be capped to three in your inventory; with the update, you'll be able to stack up to 999 of them. Forsaken's Supers will finally display the correct icon in the HUD during PvP matches, and there have been some improvements to the inventory while in space flight. Specifically, a bug has been addressed that caused gear previews to take longer than they should, which should let you see gears and preview ornaments or shaders more quickly while in space flight.Beyond what's outlined in the preliminary patch notes, Bungie said it's "aware of feedback about other abilities and gear" that it hasn't outlined in this particular blog post. It called out One Eyed Mask in particular, saying to "expect a change in a future update," though it didn't share anything further.Destiny 2 Update 2.6.1 Early Patch NotesStriker - Code of the Juggernaut (Bottom Path)Trample:Tuned the amount of Super energy returned per kill Reduced amount returned possible per kill from 15% to 13% (before diminishing returns)Reduced the low end of the diminishing returns from 5% to 3.25%Changed the kills for the diminishing returns by splitting them out between players and combatants Previously it was 15 kills. Now it is 14 combatant kills or 7 player kills (players count for 2X towards diminishing returns)Cost of light attack in super increased by 50% from 2% to 3%Regeneration on kill no longer procs on super killsDawnblade - Attunement of Flame (Bottom Path)Everlasting Flames: Tuned the amount of Super energy returned per kill (handled differently than Striker as this attack in an AoE) Increased the low end of the diminishing returns from 0.75% to 0.95%Changed the kills for the diminishing returns by splitting them out between players and combatants Previously it was 30 kills. Now it is 21 combatant kills or 7 player kills (players count for 3X towards diminishing returns)QUALITY OF LIFE AND BUG FIXES:Sentinel - Code of the Protector (Top Path)Ward of Dawn:Armor of Light timer now correlates with the life of the Ward of DawnParticle FX move more rapidly towards the end of the Ward of Dawn's lifeNightstalker - Way of the Wraith (Middle Path)Shattering Strike: Fixed a bug in which Shattering Strike activation window was reduced to 3 seconds along with Truesight Shattering strike last the proper 9 seconds once againShoulder Charge We’ve removed a bug that allowed players to shoot immediately before activating shoulder charge, which allowed players to apply the 1-2 Punch damage buff to shoulder charge. This bug was caused by a quality of life change made for Tempest Strike. Before Shadowkeep, if player's had the sprint button configured as "hold to sprint", then they would need to be holding the sprint button while sliding in order to activate Tempest Strike. With the release of Shadowkeep, we added a small window of time where players could activate Tempest Strike after letting go of the sprint button. This change had unexpected effects on other melee abilities, so we have reverted this change until we can find a better fix for Tempest Strike.OTHER:Forsaken subclasses will display the correct super icon in the PvP HUD for the following Subclasses: ThundercrashBurning MaulBlade BarrageSpectral BladesNova WarpWell of RadianceChaos ReachFixed a bug where Warlocks who wagered Weak Motes in Reckoning were incorrectly being rewarded Titan gearFixed a bug that increased loading times for gear preview while in space flight.Players should notice their character models update more quickly while changing gear, previewing ornaments, or previewing shaders during space flightPhantasmal Core stack cap raised from 3 to 999SteamBlocking Communication with Players in Steam will now block/mute Players in Destiny 2Added Functionality for /addfriend and /removefriend commands /addfriend [ PlayerName ]/removefriend [ PlayerName ]Note - Players must be in one of your Rosters (Fireteam, Friends, or Clan) in order to Add/Remove them as a FriendAdded Functionality for /invite command /invite [ PlayerName ] Note - Players must be in one of your Rosters (Fireteam, Friends, or Clan) in order to Invite them by PlayerName/invite [ SteamID ] Note - You can Invite Players by SteamID, regardless of if they're in your Roster or notPlayers can now /invite and /join another Player regardless of their Steam Online Status ('Online', 'Invisible' or 'Offline')/help description updated to reflect new changes to commandsInfo from Gamespot.com

The Outer Worlds is due out in just under a week, and it marks Obsidian's return to a big open-world RPG. One signature element of the studio's work from the Fallout series is being able to define your own playstyle and personality, and that's on full display in the launch trailer above.The trailer poses the question: who do you think you are? Hero, villain, colonist, brawler, and assassin are just a few of the options that get attention, though the spinning wheel scrolls past other roles like priest, psychopath, liar, swindler, and cook too, among many others. Plus there's plenty of gun-play and explosions showcased, just in case you were concerned. The Outer Worlds News and Guides The Outer Worlds Launch Trailer Explores The Nature Of Self-Actualization; Also, Explosions The Outer Worlds Will Be Enhanced On Xbox One X And PS4 Pro The Outer Worlds Has Huge Day One Patch; Unlock Times Confirmed Obsidian recently announced the game will be enhanced on both Xbox One X and PS4 Pro, in response to reports that it would only be 4K on the Xbox. The disc versions will have a huge day-one patch, while the downloadable versions will integrate the patch into the pre-download. If you're a member of Xbox Game Pass, you'll get the game included with your subscription on launch day.As for the studio itself, it's been bought by Microsoft and seems happier for it. Though this game is being published under Private Division as its last independent project before being acquired, senior designer Brian Heins says the new ownership means it can focus its energy on making games instead of developing pitches.Info from Gamespot.com

Just in time for the spooky season, For Honor's Halloween-themed event has finally begun. Fangs of the Otherworld runs until November 1 and features a bevy of themed loot, a new game mode, and more.Ubisoft outlined some of what is available in a blog post. First up is a new game mode. Spooky Slashers, a variation of Dominion, will allow you to gain special boosts by capturing map zones. While Ubisoft didn't specify what these boosts are, all of them will be lost upon death.The publisher also shared an appropriately frightful trailer, showcasing some of the many cosmetics available to unlock during the limited-time event. The trailer, below, sees ghouls fighting werewolves to an operatic score.Halloween-themed loot, like outfits and weapons, will unlock through random drops at the end of each map until Fangs of the Otherworld ends. You can also purchase stuff from the in-game shop such as effects, executions, and more. Should you miss anything for your favorite heroes, you can unlock all event-themed loot by purchasing the corresponding Fangs of the Otherworld item bundle until November 4.Earlier this year, For Honor introduced a new character that seemed reminiscent of a Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice boss. Sakura--part of For Honor's second season of Year 3, which began May 2--is the female version of Hitokiri and can be purchased for 5,000 Steel.Info from Gamespot.com

Pokemon Sword and Shield launch on Nintendo Switch in less than a month, but before the Gen 8 games arrive, you can pick up one more free Legendary Pokemon for the series' Gen 7 titles. Starting October 21, The Pokemon Company is giving away a Shiny Solgaleo and Shiny Lunala for Pokemon Sun and Moon and Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, marking what is presumably the final free distribution the company will offer for the 3DS games.Players in the US will be able to claim the Legendaries from GameStop stores, while those in the UK will need to head to a participating Game location. To receive the Pokemon, you'll first need to download and install the free Pokemon Pass app on your phone (the same app that was used to distribute Shiny Pikachu and Shiny Eevee for the Pokemon: Let's Go games earlier this year).Using the app, you'll be able to receive a download code for the free Legendaries, which you'll then need to input in the Gen 7 games. The Legendary you get will be the opposite of the version you own, so Sun and Ultra Sun players will receive Shiny Lunala, while Moon and Ultra Moon players will get Shiny Solgaleo. Each Pokemon is level 60 and comes with the following moves:Shiny Solgaleo and Shiny LunalaShiny SolgaleoSunsteel StrikeZen HeadbuttNoble RoarMorning SunShiny LunalaMoongeist BeamPsyshockMoonblastMoonlightAfter you've received a download code, you'll need to perform the following steps to download the Legendary into your game.Select Mystery Gift from the main menuSelect Receive GiftSelect the Get with Code/Password optionFollow the prompts and enter the download codeOnce your Legendary has been downloaded, you'll need to open your save file and pick the Pokemon up from the delivery man, who'll be waiting inside any Pokemon Center. The Shiny Solgaleo and Lunala distribution runs through November 10. You can see all the other free gifts still available for Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon in our roundup.Pokemon Sword and Shield will also have their own freebies. Players who have save data of Let's Go Pikachu or Eevee on their Switch can receive a free Pikachu or Eevee that's capable of Gigantamaxing, and everyone who picks up the games by January 15, 2020 will be able to claim a Gigantamax-capable Meowth. Pokemon Sword And Shield News In Pokemon Sword & Shield, Choosing Your Starter Is Weirdly Emotional Pokemon Sword And Shield Offering Three Free Exclusive Gigantamax Pokemon Pokemon Sword And Shield Pre-Order Guide: Bonuses And Discounts Pokemon Sword & Shield: Here's Every Gen 8 Pokemon Revealed So Far [Update] Pokemon Sword Vs. Shield: What Are The Version Differences? Info from Gamespot.com

Hideki Kamiya, director of Okami, has teased that the beloved white wolf Amaterasu will be back in a sequel. But before you get too excited, it should be noted that this tease came in the form of a fun little video posted on Twitter and is probably just a bit of fun.In a tweet from E3 2019 breakout star Ikumi Nakamura, Kamiya says that "Okami is going to be back." Nakamura, who was the creative director for GhostWire: Tokyo before leaving Tango Gameworks and Bethesda/Zenimax, excitedly said she wants to work on the alleged sequel.Okami is going to be back! We want to make Okami sequel and fans are looking forward to it too. You guys want to see Kamiya’s Okami again, right, everyone? I want to work on it too! 大神をまた作りたい私たちです。🙏😊@CapcomUSA_ @OKAMI_CAP pic.twitter.com/bLwuGnTew1 — Ikumi Nakamura (@nakamura193) October 18, 2019In the video, Nakamura appears alongside Kamiya, enthusiastically announcing their desire to make a new Okami. The pair have worked together in the past, as Nakamura served as a concept designer on Bayonetta.In a separate tweet, Nakamura confirmed her passion for seeing Okami making a return. She admitted that she "doesn't understand budgets and politics" but wants to see "great games and games that gamers want to play be developed" regardless.Recently, Capcom's president and COO, Haruhiro Tsujimoto, confirmed the company wants to revive "dormant IP." Tsujimoto also said that Capcom is currently working on "develop[ing] new brands as well." Info from Gamespot.com

It's that time of the year, where spooky decorations are all over the dang place and jumping out to scare your friends has replaced your usual greeting of "Hello." It's also that time of the year when game retailers are kicking off their Halloween games sales, the latest being from the Epic Games Store on PC. It lasts from now until November 1.Borderlands 3's Deluxe Edition and Super Deluxe Edition are both featured--however, its standard edition is not. Additionally, Remedy's mind-bending action romp Control and the zombie-horde co-op shooter World War Z are discounted as well as story-based experiences like Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls, and Telltale's The Walking Dead series.Ubisoft's popular multiplayer games Rainbow Six Siege and For Honor are on sale, in addition to a great variety of smaller games as well, such as What Remains of Edith Finch, Inside, and Stories Untold. What Remains of Edith Finch puts you in the shoes of a woman exploring her family's home and secrets, while Inside has you running through a dystopian world as you try to escape unscathed. Stories Untold is a narrative-based adventure title that features four different stories with their own unique mechanics and settings.You can see a selection of the best deals in the list below. However, you don't have to spend money to get some spooky new games just in time for Halloween. The Epic Games Store is currently giving away some free games. Alan Wake's American Nightmare and Observer, both of which offer intriguing stories to go along with their scares, are free to own for a limited time. However, you should probably play the first Alan Wake before jumping into American Nightmare--if you don't already own it, Epic Games is offering it at a discount.See all the deals at the Epic Games StoreGamePrice (USD)Borderlands 3 Deluxe Edition$64 ($80)Borderlands 3 Super Deluxe Edition$90 ($120)Control$45 ($60)World War Z$19.94 ($35)Rainbow Six Siege$8 ($20)Heavy Rain$16 ($20)Beyond: Two Souls$16 ($20)Hades (Early Access)$21.24 ($25)Darksiders III$20.40 ($60)For Honor$16 ($40)The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series$35 ($50)What Remains of Edith Finch$10 ($20)Inside$7 ($20)This War of Mine$6 ($20)Observation$18 ($25)Stories Untold$2.50 ($10)Alan Wake$4.04 ($15)Thimbleweed Park$8 ($20)Info from Gamespot.com

Humble Bundle is changing its subscription service later this year to give subscribers the power to choose their own games each month. Appropriately rebranded Humble Choice, the subscription service will have four subscriber tiers: Lite, Basic, Premium, and Classic.If you're at all interested in getting a batch of PC games each month for a low cost, you should definitely consider subscribing soon. When Humble Choice launches, all current subscribers will be switched to the Classic plan, which is by far the best value. At $12/month (or $132/year), the same cost of Humble Monthly right now, you'll get ten games each month, a 20% Humble Store discount, and access to Humble Trove, a growing catalog of free games. Current Humble Trove games include Torchlight II, Wilmot's Warehouse, SOMA, and many more.Subscribe to Humble MonthlyHere's the important part: Only current Humble Monthly subscribers will be converted to Humble Classic. It will not be available to new subscribers after Humble Choice launches. Humble hasn't revealed a start date for the change, but as we're nearing the end of the year, you don't have that much time.When we say the Classic plan is the best offer, we're not kidding. The Premium plan costs $20/month ($180/year) and only gets you nine games each month and the same perks as the Classic plan. The Basic plan costs $15/month ($135/year) and comes with three games each month and a 10% Humble Store discount. You'll get to choose your games from the monthly batch if you're subscribed to one of the lower tiers. Meanwhile, the Lite plan is $5/month ($45/year) and only comes with access to Humble Trove, and a 10% store discount.In recent months, Humble Monthly games have included Slay the Spire, BattleTech, Sonic Mania, and Guacamelee! 2.Info from Gamespot.com

Xbox Game Pass is actually encouraging players to buy more games in more genres, according to Microsoft. ID@Xbox lead Agostino Simonetta said that the service is dramatically increasing engagement, even outside the ecosystem of Game Pass itself.GamesIndustry.biz reports that Simonetta's comments came at its GI Investment Summit in London. Among the facts and figures, he said that Game Pass subscribers are playing 40% more game, including those outside the Game Pass offerings."People that join the subscription are way more engaged," said Simonetta. "Well, they have a lot of free games to play -- but actually they're way more engaged outside the subscription. They go out to stores and buy more games than they did before they joined."The company also found 91% of subscribers polled say they have played a title they wouldn't have without Game Pass. The data shows users are playing 30% more genres than before they subscribed. Simonetta compares this to video subscription services, which gives users a chance to experiment with a new genre they may not have tried before.Simonetta also echoed the sentiments we've heard from Descenders publisher No More Robots, that Game Pass actually appears to boost sales rather than cannibalize them. He said that on average, a game that goes into Game Pass gets a six-fold increase in usage. He also pointed out that publishers have publicly commented on the trend in regards to their own games, citing both Afterparty and Descenders.Info from Gamespot.com

Respawn has announced that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has gone gold. The game is now officially ready for launch, just ahead of its November 15 release window on Xbox One, PS4, and PC.After getting a few hours of hands-on with Fallen Order at a preview event, we're excited. The Star Wars game doesn't feel like a game changer, but Cal Kestis' journey as a Jedi Padawan, Fallen Order's "thoughtful combat," and the Metroid Prime influences mesh together very well.We are proud to announce that #JediFallenOrder has gone gold! We can't wait for you to embark on this adventure across the Galaxy with us on 11/15. May the Force be with you! pic.twitter.com/93gHxxzEGc — Respawn (@Respawn) October 18, 2019Our time with Fallen Order saw Cal travel to several planets--including Dathomir, which has major ties to The Clone Wars animated series characters Darth Maul and Asajj Ventress. Fallen Order will actually allow you to attempt to explore the dangerous planet fairly early on in its campaign, but the native Zebraks--the Nightbrothers--will prove to be overwhelming foes to those who haven't gotten the swing of the game's lightsaber combat.If you're thinking of pre-ordering Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order for PC, be sure to check out the game's minimum and recommended PC specs ahead of time to ensure your machine can run the game. We've listed both sets of specs below. If you pre-order Fallen Order, you'll automatically get a new saber color for Cal's lightsaber, as well as cosmetic items for the lightsaber hilt and BD-1, Cal's droid companion.Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order PC SpecsMinimum RequirementsOS: 64-bit Windows 7/8.1/10Processor (AMD): FX-6100 or EquivalentProcessor (Intel): i3-3220 or EquivalentMemory: 8 GBGraphics card (AMD): Radeon HD 7750 or EquivalentGraphics card (NVIDIA): GeForce GTX 650 or EquivalentDirectX: 11 Compatible video card or equivalentHard-drive space: 55 GBRecommended RequirementsOS: 64-bit Windows 7/8.1/10Processor (AMD): Ryzen 7 1700 or EquivalentProcessor (Intel): i7-6700K or EquivalentMemory: 16 GBGraphics card (AMD): RX Vega 56 or EquivalentGraphics card (NVIDIA): GTX 1070 or EquivalentDirectX: 11 Compatible video card or equivalentHard-drive space: 55 GB Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order News We Played 3 Hours of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Sees The Return Of A Major Clone Wars Planet Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Won't Have Fast-Travel, But There Is A Reason Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Lets You Attempt A Dangerous Planet Early On Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Borrows Another From Software Design Element Info from Gamespot.com

In the wake of Blizzard's high-profile punitive action against a professional Hearthstone player, a protest at BlizzCon is moving forward as planned, according to its organizers. In a statement to GameSpot, organizer Dayton Young said that while the company's reduction of Blitzchung's penalty was "a small step in the right direction," its decisions still deserve censure from the community.Young cited Blizzard's punishment of Blitzchung, as well as the event casters and the American University students who protested in solidarity."That Blizzard has shown a willingness to re-evaluate their decision is a small step in the right direction, but make no mistake; Blizzard continues to punish these individuals despite widespread outrage from gamers around the world," Young said."We understand that game publishers and developers have a responsibility to moderate the content that appears on their platforms to ensure that gamers are safe from harassment, threats of violence, and other dangerous behavior. But silencing gamers who speak up about issues that affect their freedom makes us all less safe from oppression and institutional abuse."For that reason, Young said the protest plans are "moving forward full-steam ahead." The demonstration is scheduled for November 1, the first day of BlizzCon, at 12 PM. It will take place outside the Anaheim Convention Center venue.Blizzard initially sparked a firestorm of controversy when it punished professional Hearthstone player Ng Wai Chung aka Blitzchung after he spoke out in support of Hong Kong protests in a post-match interview. This led to calls for a boycott of Blizzard products and the announcement of a planned BlizzCon protest. The company partially rescinded its punishment, giving back Chung's monetary winnings and reducing his ban from one year to six months. It also reduced its punishment for the event casters, and gave a matching punishment to the AU students--who made a point of criticizing Blizzard for failing to give equal punishment for the same offense.That didn't appear to quell the controversy entirely, however. Blizzard abruptly cancelled an Overwatch launch event in NYC, and while it didn't state its reasons, the ongoing backlash appeared related. The company is now reportedly banning users in its Twitch chat who express support for Hong Kong. Most recently a group of five members of the US Congress wrote a joint letter to Activision CEO Bobby Kotick urging the company to reconsider.Info from Gamespot.com