Rocket League is getting a collaboration with Stranger Things, as part of its annual Haunted Hallows event. The limited-time event will let you obtain items inspired by the Netflix series from October 14 through November 11.The event centers on the Farmstead, which has been turned from its usual whimsical style to a spooky Upside Down-inspired map. Playing on the revised Farmland will earn you Candy Corn to spend in the Haunted Hallows Event Store. It's full of autumn-inspired designs including special Hawkins Laboratory designs.That means you can collect cosmetics like a Camp No Where topper to give your car a look like Dustin's hat, a Demogorgon player banner, and a Scoops Ahoy avatar border. Those join other, more traditional autumnal designs like decals decorated with fall foliage and candy wrappers. There are also special Golden Pumpkins with items from the Accelerator, Velocity, and Triumph Crates.Rocket League developer Psyonix recently announced a new Blueprints system to replace loot crates starting in December. As part of the changeover, keys will be converted into credits, which will serve as the new unlocking mechanism.Info from Gamespot.com

Onward is the first of two new Pixar movies expected in 2020, and the full trailer has arrived. The movie features Marvel stars Tom Holland and Chris Pratt as two Elf brothers who embark on an unusual quest and it hits theaters next march.While the first Onward teaser, released back in May, provided the basic plot, it didn't give us any details about the brothers' quest. But the new trailer reveals that the pair have cast a spell to bring their dead dad back to life--but unfortunately, it only restores his legs. So they set out on an adventure to try to get the rest of him back. It looks very strange and funny, and this being a Pixar movie, we can definitely expect some tears along the way too. Check it out above.Onward's cast also includes Julia Louis-Dreyfuss (Veep) and Octavia Spencer (Ma), and it's directed by Dan Scanlon, who previously helmed Monster's University for the studio. It releases on March 6, 2020.The other Pixar movie due next year is titled Soul, which arrives in June. Soul stars Jamie Foxx as a teacher who finds himself in an alternate dimension where people's souls are trained. The trailer is yet to be released, but the movie did feature at Disney's D23 convention in August. Info from Gamespot.com

NXT's move to the USA Network from the streaming service the WWE Network certainly boosted its profile to a mainstream audience. What used to be the "best kept secret in WWE" is now on a global stage. Leading the way on the Wednesday night program is the stable Undisputed Era, a take-charge group made up of Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong, Bobby Fish, and its leader, Adam Cole.Wrestling stables aren't as prevalent as they used to be, like during the '90s when everyone seemed to be a part of a large group, both fans and Cole still find wrestlers joining forces an important part of wrestling. "They're so, so important," Cole explained to GameSpot while promoting WWE 2K20. "I'm glad you brought that up because there's something to a group of people--or even a group of individuals coming together and forming a faction--our fans just latched themselves onto. I mean you've seen it time and time again what a group gets together. People just embrace it. They love that unity and team feeling. It's really cool."When a stable it's done correctly, it's so important. It's so huge. It opens up so many different stories that that roster can tell. So many different scenarios that guys can go. It just keeps things very fresh and different. Like you can do a million different tag matches, but at the same time, we're individuals. Obviously I'm NXT Champion, so I'm going to have a bunch of NXT Championship title defenses, but then the next week we can do a wild eight man tag team match with all of us."But I think the big thing for those factions or those groups succeeding is obviously everyone needs to have chemistry and click. With me, Rowdy, Bobby and Kyle, we've known each other for 10 years. I was in Kyle O'Reilly's wedding; I was at Roderick Strong's wedding. We talk every single day. So I think that kind of translates on screen, and I think that's a big reason that the fans have really taken to the Undisputed Era."With NXT now airing on Wednesdays on the USA Network, more casual WWE fans have been introduced to the Undisputed Era. "We are so focused on making sure that an NXT is just the hottest brand in pro wrestling," Cole continued. "I'm so proud of the group, that we've gotten this far and we ended up on the USA network and I want to stay here, and make sure I'm a part of this wild ride that NXT is on. But you know, of course, eventually someday, the Undisputed Era on Raw or Smackdown just creates a whole bunch of new situations for us, which would really exciting for us and the fans I think."Even though the eventual future for this team means heading to Monday or Friday night WWE programming, don't expect the group to grow. There won't be a NWO situation with Undisputed Era where the group gets bloated with everyone joining. "As far as adding new people, no, I actually think it's very important," continued Cole. "I remember when it was me, Bobby, and Kyle at first. We were convinced it was just going to be the three of us, and then it was brought to us about Roderick Strong joining all of us. At the same time, we're like, 'man…' [but] if anyone's going to join us, he's the perfect fit. And now that he's there, we can't imagine anyone else being involved either. So I think it's going to stay with just the four of us. But again, it's pro wrestling. Never say never."You can see Adam Cole and the rest of the Undisputed Era on NXT on Wednesdays at 8 PM on USA. Additionally, you can check out Adam Cole's entrance for WWE 2K20 above, and that game launches for Xbox One, PS4, and PC on October 22. Info from Gamespot.com

Ubisoft is expanding its television plans with a suite of animated series, including some surprising source material. The studio is planning shows revolving around Rayman, Watch Dogs, and the Far Cry 3 spin-off Blood Dragon.THR reports that some of the animated series are what you might expect from Ubisoft's catalog. It will produce a Rabbids Invasion special following in the footsteps of its Nickelodeon show, and it's developing shows based on Rayman and the mobile game Hungry Shark. From there, though, the ideas get a little more surprising.One series aimed at tweens is a "cyber-mystery" based on Watch Dogs. Another, which has lined up producer Adi Shankar (Netflix's Castlevania), is a young-adult series based on Blood Dragon. That tongue-in-cheek show will be called Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Vibe. The report also notes that Captain Laserhawk will form some kind of connected Ubisoft universe. Finally, Ubisoft is working on an animated sketch comedy show riffing on video game culture. You can see some of the teaser posters for the upcoming series below.The Watch Dogs and Far Cry series are generally rated M, so targeting younger viewers with cartoons based on those worlds is unexpected. Blood Dragon was a retro riff on Far Cry 3, and since then Ubisoft has used the name for other projects, most notably a similarly neon-apocalypse themed Trials expansion."Every show has a different target that it's aiming at and a different format," said Helene Juguet, managing director of Ubisoft Film & Television. About the Watch Dogs series, she said, "Adi is such a great fan of video games. We share the same culture and references. It's been great to give him the freedom to do something very fresh and bold with our characters." Info from Gamespot.com

We're well into October now, which can mean only one thing: pumpkin spice everything. But also, the new month means another slew of Xbox Game Pass games are incoming. Microsoft detailed the lineup coming throughout the rest of the month on PC, for both PC and Ultimate subscribers.The headliner of the October set is The Outer Worlds, a spiritual successor to the Fallout series from some of the leads who brought that series to life. Instead of a post-apocalyptic wasteland, Outer Worlds has you exploring space. Though it's coming from a studio that is now Microsoft-owned, it's actually being published through Private Division. Still, the company has brokered a deal to make it a release on Game Pass across both PC and consoles.Other releases for October include the racing game F1 2018, the mountain bike game Lonely Mountains Downhill, and the micro-sized game Minit. You can also be a super-powered president in Saints Row 4: Re-Elected, experience a sci-fi thriller with State of Mind, and journey into the stars with Stellaris.None of the announced games have a release date, except for The Outer Worlds which releases on October 25 and is also available on the console Game Pass. The announcement also notes that Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption will be leaving the service in October, so play it while you can.The list of PC releases is separate from the Xbox One console lineup, which includes Dishonored 2, World War Z, Yooka-Laylee. You can purchase the PC or console game pass individually for $10 per month, or get the combined "Ultimate" Game Pass that also includes Xbox Live Gold for $15 per month.Info from Gamespot.com

Nintendo Switch game deals are often few and far between, especially when it comes to first-party titles and other highly anticipated games. But right now, you can find a batch of pretty solid Switch deals at Ebay, most of which are even cheaper than what you'll find at Amazon. All of these games are brand new and come with free shipping.Notably, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is included among the offers, selling for only $48 despite having released less than a month ago. The classic Zelda remake has been well-received, earning an 8/10 in GameSpot's Link's Awakening review for its charming visuals, expertly designed map, and challenging puzzle-solving.Several other first-party Nintendo games are marked down to $45, which is about as low as many of these games will drop. Those deals include Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Maker 2, and Yoshi's Crafted World. In addition, there's a solid discount on Street Fighter: 30th Anniversary Collection; it's available for $24.24.Note that while Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu is included among Ebay's deals for $45, it's actually available at the same price at Amazon. But if you're interested in that game, we definitely recommend grabbing Let's Go, Eevee instead as it's only $30 at Amazon right now. It hasn't been that low since Prime Day.There are plenty of non-Switch deals available as well, including some great prices on Xbox One bundles and a one-year PlayStation Plus membership for only $39. You can check out more of the best deals available now at Ebay below.Nintendo Switch deals at Ebay:Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze -- $45Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition -- $45.95Katamari Damacy Reroll -- $23.08The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening -- $48Mario Kart 8 Deluxe -- $45Mario Tennis Aces -- $45Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order -- $45New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe -- $45Splatoon 2 -- $45Street Fighter: 30th Anniversary Collection -- $24.24Super Mario Maker 2 -- $45Yoshi's Crafted World -- $45More great gaming deals:Days Gone (PS4) -- $30DualShock 4 controller (Magma Red, Gold) -- $39NBA 2K20 (PS4 or Xbox One) -- $52.95PlayStation Plus 12-month membership -- $39PlayStation Pro -- $355Star Wars Battlefront II (Xbox One) -- $17.54Xbox Live Gold 12-month membership -- $50Xbox One S bundle with Gears 5 and NBA 2K19 -- $200Xbox One S bundle with Red Dead Redemption 2 -- $225Xbox One S Fortnite Battle Royal special edition -- $235Xbox One X bundle with The Division 2 -- $374Info from Gamespot.com

Developer IO Interactive and publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have announced that they are continuing their partnership and will work together on a brand-new console and PC gaming experience.IOI CEO Hakan Abrak clarified that this project is a "new universe," so it remains unclear if the developer is working on a new Hitman game. A second IOI studio opened its doors in Malmo earlier this year, and both are actively seeking "high-quality talent" for this new gaming experience.“We're looking forward to partnering on this next endeavor to bring a new console and PC gaming experience to players globally," said Warner Bros. president David Haddad.Abrak echoed Haddad's sentiment: "We're looking forward to continuing this relationship. IO Interactive has a proud history of creating compelling characters and universes for our players to enjoy--it's in our DNA."IOI partnered with a couple of other publishers prior to shaking hands with Warner Bros. The Danish studio collaborated with Eidos Interactive on the first four mainline Hitman games before Square Enix took over Eidos in 2009. Warner Bros. entered the picture with Hitman: Definitive Edition, and the two continued their partnership with last year's Hitman 2.Hitman 2 continues to receive new content updates. Over the summer, the game's first DLC took Agent 47 to The Bank in New York City. And last month, Agent 47 sipped some piña coladas and assassinated a few targets on the tropical paradise of Haven Island.Info from Gamespot.com

The first free update for Monster Hunter World's Iceborne expansion is now live on PS4 and Xbox One. The update introduces an assortment of new content and gameplay tweaks to the title, including a new monster to hunt, the ability to invite other players to your room, and more.Headlining this update is the fearsome Rajang, a returning monster from Monster Hunter Freedom 2. Just as in previous games, the ape-like beast is capable of entering "rage mode." In this state, the monster's fur turns golden and it becomes even more relentless. "This ruthless beast offers a challenge for even the most experienced hunters … so it's not a fight that should be taken lightly," Capcom warns.To hunt the Rajang, you'll first need to have cleared Iceborne's main story and explored the Guiding Lands at least once. If you meet those requirements, you'll be able to take on a new Special Assignment to hunt the monster. You can begin the quest by speaking to the Admiral.In addition to the Rajang, the update enables you to make your room public. You can choose this setting either by speaking to the housekeeper in your room or by going into the Communication option from the main menu and then selecting Your Room. Capcom has also added new decor for your room in Seliana. Monster Hunter World Iceborne News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Free Update Out Now, Adds Rajang And More Monster Hunter World Iceborne Guide: Tips & Advice You Need To Get Started Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Female Armor - Master Rank Sets Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Male Armor - Master Rank Sets Rounding out the update are a variety of gameplay tweaks, many concerning the aforementioned Guiding Lands. Among other changes, Capcom has adjusted the rate special tracks drop in the area. According to the developer, "Unanalyzed special tracks are now easier to obtain, making it easier to lure out specific monsters and control your region levels." Additionally, you're now guaranteed to get special tracks after capturing or carving a monster.On top of that, Capcom has changed how the region level fluctuates. "In the Guiding Lands, you can obtain different materials at each level, so adjustments have been made to how levels increase/decrease to make it easier to explore," the developer explains. You can read more about these changes and other details related to the new update on Capcom's blog.Capcom has more updates on the way for Iceborne. Next month will bring Resident Evil 2 costumes to the game. PS4 owners will also get an exclusive Event Quest inspired by Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds. Two more Frozen Wilds quests will follow in December.Iceborne is the first paid expansion for Monster Hunter World. It's available now on PS4 and Xbox One, with a PC release to follow in January. We gave it a 9/10 in our Iceborne review and said, "Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is at its best when you’re fighting tooth and nail against something that you know could crush you within its teeth in a second, even though this might feel like it came at the expense of a more interesting narrative."Info from Gamespot.com

Season 11 of Fortnite is just around the corner. Before the new season begins, Epic has one final pair of Season 10 Overtime challenges for you to complete. One of these tasks involves tracking down two more recordings left behind by the Visitor, the mysterious time traveler who is building another rocket in Dusty Depot that will presumably tie into this weekend's big in-game event.Specifically, you'll need to collect the Visitor recording in Starry Suburbs and Gotham City--two new Rift Zones introduced toward the end of Season 10. The areas themselves are easy enough to find, but you may have some trouble tracking down the recordings if you don't already know where to look, so we've put together this map and guide to show you where you need to go.Where Are The Visitor Recording Locations?As the challenge states, one of the recordings is hidden somewhere in Starry Suburbs--a small town near Junk Junction--while the other is in the Batman-themed Rift Zone, Gotham City. The recordings are shaped like cassette tapes, so they'll be hard to spot from a distance. The former is located inside the brick building in the middle of town; you'll find the tape atop the bed in the top floor. The latter, meanwhile, is in the middle of the street in front of the movie theater. How To Complete The ChallengeAs usual, once you know where to go, completing this challenge is simply a matter of locating the recordings and collecting them as you would any other piece of loot in the game. Pocket both recordings and you'll complete the challenge, netting you a whopping 10,000 XP.There are four other Visitor recordings hidden around the map. The first two can be found on the floating island and in Retail Row, while the second two are in Moisty Palms and Greasy Grove. After you collect the recordings, you're able to listen to them. The actual audio is quite cryptic and may not make a whole lot of sense if you're not super tuned into Fortnite lore, but they give a bit of insight into the Visitor's motives and help set the stage for this weekend's world-changing event, which is scheduled to unfold at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET on October 13.Fortnite Season 10 ends this Sunday, October 13, so you have until then to complete any remaining challenges from this season. You can find maps and guides for all the trickier missions in our Fortnite Season 10 challenges roundup. Epic hasn't yet confirmed when Season 11 will officially kick off, but with the end of Season 10 in sight, it likely won't be long. You can catch up on everything we know about Fortnite Season 11 so far here. Fortnite News Fortnite Visitor Recordings In Starry Suburbs And Gotham City (Season 10 Out Of Time Challenge) Fortnite: Where To Collect Visitor Recordings In Moisty Palms And Greasy Grove (Season 10 Overtime) Fortnite: Where To Collect Visitor Recording On Floating Island And Retail Row (Season 10 Overtime Challenge) Fortnite Season 11: The End Event Date, New Map, And Everything We Know So Far Info from Gamespot.com

You're in luck if you own both Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2. Rockstar Games announced that if you play GTA Online, you will get a free Halloween-themed item for Red Dead Online.It's as simple as that. Play GTA Online starting today, October 10, through December 12 and you will be rewarded with the Slaughter Mask in Red Dead Online. You aren't required to play any missions or complete any tasks; just log in and the mask will appear in your Red Dead Online Camp's wardrobe within 24 hours. The mask looks like a cross between Jason Voorhees' hockey mask, Leatherface, and something a member of Slipknot would wear--and it's perfect for the Halloween season. Red Dead Redemption 2 News Red Dead Redemption 2 System Requirements Revealed Red Dead Redemption 2's PC Version Adds All This New Story Mode Content Red Dead Redemption PC Screens Show Off The Improved Visuals Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Pre-Orders Are Live With Some Great Bonuses Rockstar also revealed this week's legendary bounty: former military sharpshooter Sergio Vincenza. He is said to be toying around in the fire tower at Roanoke Ridge. Turning him in nets you the Inglett Scarf in an exclusive colorway and 100 rounds of Express Rifle Ammo within 24 hours of completion.After rumors began circulating, Rockstar officially confirmed that Red Dead Redemption 2 is headed to Google Stadia and PC next month. PC players will get a batch of new story mode content, as well as improved graphics. The game will arrive on various PC storefronts before making its way to Steam in December. Pre-orders for Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC are now live and include some awesome bonuses.Info from Gamespot.com

Halloween 2019 is fast approaching, and while there are sure to be countless people cosplaying as Pennywise, Spider-Man, or characters from Stranger Things, you're guaranteed to have the most (ahem) unusual and downright terrifying costume of all when you walk in wearing this truly one-of-a-kind Sonic mask, first spotted by @ShaneWatch on Twitter:Here's a full-frontal view, so you can imagine waking up to see this face staring down at you:According to the Amazon listing, this is a "novelty sonic hedgehog mask for adult" made of high-grade thick latex. It's listed at $49, but if you're interested, there's a 10% off coupon available that would drop the price to $44.10. It's also available for free one-day shipping with Prime. Lucky you!See at AmazonAnd yes, people have actually bought this thing. If you need any more convincing to make this your Halloween costume for 2019, just check out this perfect review from Amazon user vivvav."This ridiculous, horrific, ill-conceived thing is by far one of the most fun purchases I've ever made in my life and I heartily recommend it," their review reads. "The fun you can have with the Sonic mask is limited only by your twisted imagination."Here's another promising review from "Connor:" "As soon as I put on this mask I gained +2 Chungus. People think I'm some sort of blue freakish gorilla monster but they're wrong. I'm a supersonic hedgehog on a mission. When I wear this mask I feel the sudden urge to headbang my forehead on my car dashboard anytime Hollaback Girl plays on the radio. You will feel invigorated. You will become one with the hedgehog. Also, people might call the cops on you if you wear this around a school."Of course, there's also a two-star review from "Brenda," who writes, "If you just want to look like a weird blue thing, then go ahead and buy it." That's the entire point, Brenda!We're not sure what it is about Sonic the Hedgehog that makes his design so easily turn creepy, but it never stops being funny. This mask is reminiscent of the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie that faced major backlash after fans saw Sonic's off-putting design; the studio even delayed the movie's release so it could fix Sonic's look.Will you be buying this terrifying Sonic mask to wear on Halloween or, I don't know, a casual Tuesday? Let us know in the comments down below.Info from Gamespot.com

Daemon X Machina has gotten a free update adding competitive multiplayer, and laid out a roadmap for more updates to come. The future plans include new missions and equipment for your Arsenal mech dropping through the end of the year.The first update, available now, adds Versus mode. You can play against other pilots in 1v1 or 2v2 matches, and earn points toward a global ranking system. The game released in September with a campaign and co-op play, but no competitive multiplayer mode.The roadmap lays out much more to come. In early November it will get "specially-themed" items for both your Arsenal and your Outer (aka your avatar). That's said to be a collaboration of some kind, so it may be themed after a fellow Nintendo franchise. In late November, it will add new co-op missions, including new behemoth Immortal bosses and new weapons and Arsenal parts. Finally, in December it will get co-op missions with new objectives and more weapons and parts.This new mode is only the beginning! Even more new content is coming for #DaemonXMachina – check out the roadmap for more details!👉 https://t.co/VeExxaYpH0 pic.twitter.com/XWkEGsGw3t — Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) October 10, 2019The roadmap teases "more to be confirmed," which suggests we may still see more post-launch additions as well.GameSpot's Daemon X Machina review praised the cast of likable characters and deep level of customization, but found some of the PvE combat lacking. "The missed potential of the story and minor issues with mech-vs-mech combat and multiplayer loadouts make Daemon X Machina fall just short of its potential, but the foundation is strong. As a total package, it's on the verge of greatness; it just needed a little more time in the shop tinkering."Info from Gamespot.com

Another week means more new content is heading to Grand Theft Auto V Online. This week includes a new sports car, the addition of a game mode, more top prizes at the casino, and more. Here's a breakdown of what's to come in GTA Online.Just in time for Halloween, Rockstar Games announced that you will receive a free item in Red Dead 2 Online when you play GTA Online. There are no strings attached. Just boot up GTA Online and the Slaughter Mask will be yours.If you have a need for speed, Rockstar has you covered with the Ocelot Jugular. It's a model Sports car that "cut[s] down the road with the precision of a surgeon" and can be acquired from Legendary Motorsport.Presenting the Ocelot JugularA model Sports car, this baby can cut down the road with the precision of a surgeonNow available from Legendary Motorsport in GTA Online: https://t.co/n19dcDsQPW pic.twitter.com/U2M9UvAwKo — Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) October 10, 2019Rockstar is adding a King of the Hill mode to GTA Online. This brand-new mode of play will see upwards of 16 players split across 2-4 teams vying for the top spot. You will receive double cash and reputation points until October 16 when you participate. King of the Hill will span seven different maps throughout San Andreas and can be launched in the following ways:Via the Featured Series button in the loading screenBy heading to the Featured Series Icon on your mapVia the Online menu under Jobs > Rockstar CreatedBy pulling up your iFruit and browsing the "Quick Job" listYou can also earn double cash and reputation points from all Client Jobs until October 16. Special Cargo Sell Missions are paying out two times the cash as well. Those attempting Client Jobs or Special Cargo Sell Missions for the first time this week will receive 40% off the Benefactor Terrorbyte and all Special Cargo Warehouses as a courtesyThe Diamond Casino & Resort’s Lucky Wheel has a new top prize: the Principe Deveste Eight. The casino also has new items on sale, including limited-edition clothing, artworks, and more.GTA Online is having a huge sale on a variety of premium vehicles. The sale includes the Progen Emerus, Enus Paragon R, and more. There are other items on sale as well, such as body armor, Special Cargo Warehouses, and more. Check below for all the discounts featured this week in GTA Online.Benefactor Terrorbyte -- 40% offSpecial Cargo Warehouses -- 40% offProgen Emerus (Super) -- 25% offOcelot Pariah (Sports) -- 35% offEnus Paragon R (Sports) -- 35% offGrotti Turismo R (Super) -- 35% offKarin Sultan RS (Super) -- 35% offDewbauchee Specter (Sports) -- 35% offVapid GB200 (Sports) -- 35% offAnnis Elegy Retro Custom (Sports) -- 35% offVehicle Armor -- 40% offBulletproof Tires -- 40% offAll Ammo -- 40% offBody Armor -- 40% offInfo from Gamespot.com

Pokemon Masters arrived on iOS and Android back in August, and while the game quickly raked in a lot of money, it has also been plagued by numerous issues. Developer DeNA rolled out an update earlier this week that addressed some of these and included free Gems as a makegood for the delay, and now producer Yu Sasaki has opened up about the state of the game and what the development team will be working to improve moving forward.In a candid message shared on the official Pokemon Masters website, Sasaki acknowledges the issues that have been affecting the game and players' dissatisfaction with how DeNA has gone about resolving them. Sasaki promises the development team will address bugs more quickly and transparently:"First, as you know, there have been bugs and other issues that have impaired your enjoyment of this game. Some of the feedback we received was regarding which bugs we prioritized fixing first and how quickly we were able to fix them. We fully understand and appreciate these concerns as it's not our intention to provide a poor user experience. Rather, our focus was on fixing any bug that affected game mechanics or progression first. Moving forward, we will carefully prioritize critical issues and their potential solutions. We will also redouble our efforts to address issues in a timely fashion as our team continues to streamline its operational process."Sasaki also acknowledges player complaints that there isn't enough content in the game. "Our original plan was to have players progressing through the main story while at the same time tackling co-op challenges and EX Challenges throughout September and October," Sasaki said. "That said, we understand players have quickly progressed through all available content and feel dissatisfied with the current offerings. As fans ourselves, we also feel a great sense of urgency to provide more quality content for players to enjoy. We're working hard to address this as soon as possible."Sasaki says the development team is currently focusing on improving four specific aspects of the game: the lack of content, the lack of "appealing rewards," the game's difficulty, and its "poor usability." Sasaki says the team can address the second area "relatively quickly" and tells fans to "look forward to updates in the near future." Regarding the other three areas, Sasaki says "these issues will take time to fully address, but we will be sure to keep players updated about our progress."Sasaki closes the message by saying, "We're disappointed we did not meet the expectations of our community, and for this, we sincerely apologize. It's our intention that this does not happen again. Hearing these opinions from fellow Trainers has deepened our sense of commitment to deliver a game we can all be proud of."As previously mentioned, DeNA is offering 1,000 Gems for free to all players from now until November 7. For more on the game, be sure check out our roundup of everything you need to know about Pokemon Masters. We've also broken down what Scout Points are and how to get them, as well as how to evolve and Mega Evolve Pokemon in the game.Info from Gamespot.com

You spend almost all your time in Neo Cab sat behind the wheel of a cab, but as a player, you never get to steer it. Instead of choosing routes and getting to destinations quickly, you're deciding which passengers to pick up and how you're going to talk to them. It's the near future, and the game's protagonist, Lina, has just moved to the "automated city" of Los Ojos, California, a glittering, impersonal metropolis surrounded by desert. Lina, who is planning to move in with her best friend Savy, is one of the few drivers in a town that now runs mostly on self-driving cars owned and operated by Capra, a monolithic tech giant (and clear Tesla/Apple analogue) that has fundamentally changed American life. These are Neo Cab's best features--its examination of what it means to live in futuristic cities and the value of the human connections Lina manages to forge makes for a compelling experience.Neo Cab has the framework of a mystery, and its initial hook is that you're solving the case of your best friend's sudden disappearance. But ultimately, the search for Savy takes a back seat to, well, the people in your back seat. This is a game about the susceptibility of people working within a gig economy, what happens when a single company is given too much power, and how humanity can and will adapt to the changes that seem to be on the horizon. It's a clever examination of the world we live in today and the world we could find ourselves in 10 years from now. Neo Cab is well-written and enjoyable, and it's consistently engaging despite some presentation issues.For each night that Lina works, you're given a few choices that dictate how the story unfolds. You get to choose which passengers you're going to pick up from your map, and once they're in your car, you get to make choices during your conversations with them. Those choices will affect how the conversations go, what state of mind Lina will find herself in afterwards, and--crucially--what rating your customers will give you at the end of the ride. A few passengers are "Prime" members who will only ride with you if you have a five-star average, and the average is seemingly calculated based on the last few rides rather than your lifetime performance, so a single unhappy customer can tank it and impede your search for Savy.It's a familiar gameplay model, but thanks to strong writing, interesting characters, and the script's willingness to dive into the complexities of the technology and social issues it explores, Neo Cab's choices consistently feel significant. Neo Cab's greatest success is in how it feels simultaneously futuristic and of its time. Although Neo Cab has some fun with its world (there's talk of infinite timelines and giant worms that roam below the city), it's also depicting a world you can easily imagine living in, one that is more convenient but also less personal, where privacy has eroded and the job market demands intensely specific specialization. Lina's outsider perspective in the city makes her a perfect player surrogate, meaning that I found myself wondering how I would respond to the questions my passengers posed, not just how Lina might feel.The conversational options you can choose from are dictated by Lina's mood. Early on, Lina is gifted a "Feelgrid" wrist strap, which glows different colors depending on how she's feeling. The Feelgrid can indicate if certain options are going to be opened up or closed off; if Lina's in a good mood, the green glowing light on her wrist will prevent her from being able to choose aggressive or angry responses, or if she's got a blue light to indicate that she's sad, it might allow you to pick a downbeat dialogue option. It's not the deepest system, but it's an interesting approach that gives you a clear sense of how Lina is reacting at any given moment, and the in-game discussions around the ramifications of openly sharing your feelings at all times are interesting, too.You might expect a game set predominantly inside a car would eventually grow tedious or samey, but the stream of characters that step into the Neo Cab keeps the game interesting. The way each passenger is animated tells you something about their lives; some won't crack a smile, while others will immerse themselves in screens the moment they step into the car, while a few more outlandish figures are used to build up Neo Cab's increasingly strange world. There's the young girl who has spent her life locked into a horrifying suit of armor for her own "protection"; the gold-hearted ex-con with a secret; the German pals who are convinced that Lina is a robot. The passengers not only help to flesh out the politics of the game world, but often offer discussions that will force you to confront numerous life philosophies. Some characters worship technology, while others go so far as to condemn cars entirely; many relish human interaction, while others prefer to be driven by a machine. The most consistent feeling is isolation, and Neo Cab does a great job of examining the straightforward benefits of simply talking to others without putting too fine a point on it.Like the passengers in the back of Lina's car, every player is going to have their own thoughts and feelings on automation, capitalism, and the way technology can and will alter our lives. As such, the game presents multiple perspectives while also suggesting that we should be wary of any company that aims to build a monopoly, and it gives players the options to explore the grey areas in their conversation options whenever possible (which isn't to say the game is impartial; by the ending, it has taken a clear stance on the dangers posed by Capra). Some passengers can become friends with Lina, or at least begrudging acquaintances, and developing these relationships and learning the ins and outs of how these characters operate--and how living in an automated city has shaped them--is a pleasure that builds over time. Neo Cab is, ultimately, a hopeful game; it's about the importance of human connections in a world that has made it easier to stick to yourself.Neo Cab's conversations provide a rich tapestry of lives that show how inescapable Capra's influence is, but while you can build a picture of the city in your mind easily enough, the focus on the cab means that Los Ojos feels visually underdeveloped. Whenever the camera cuts to outside your car for a moment, assets will pop in from nowhere on the side of the road as you drive past, and the streets you see are all functionally identical and empty, meaning that sometimes characters will describe an area in a way that does not match up with what you see. The dissonance between how the city is described and how it's visualized can be isolating, and I found myself having to actively ignore any imagery I saw of the city itself, focusing on the game's words over its visuals. There are a few additional technical issues in Neo Cab that can take away from the experience. Animations don't always match up to text; during one conversation, the dialogue told me that a character had fallen asleep, but their avatar was visibly awake, their open eyes darting around. The driving animation is canned, too, which means that Lina might reference taking a left during conversation, but you won't see her make the turn. Neo Cab often requires you to fill in the blanks, but these stumbles often make the game world and characters, which are fleshed out so well in text, feel more artificial.There are other issues with the game's presentation that are inconvenient, or take away from the experience. There's no conversation log, which means that if you skip something accidentally or miss a piece of conversation, you can't go back to see what it was--a real possibility, especially since there's no voice acting. There are also very few music tracks in the game, and hearing them loop became tiresome by the game's ending. The autosaves are weird, too; after the game ended I wanted to jump back to a specific point to check out a passenger I hadn't collected the first time, but found that the game had saved frequently up until the halfway point and then stopped, so aside from my most recent save right near the game's ending, everything else was from hours earlier. These are not game-breaking by any means, but the game is lacking a few basic gaming creature comforts.Neo Cab's interactions still manage to be interesting and feel important despite these issues. While I didn't feel like the decisions I made had a tremendous impact on how the game ended, the experiences I had through the six in-game days that led up to the conclusion felt personalized to how I played. Certain characters that were name-checked never appeared within my game, or plotlines that started up were never finished, but I always had some idea of what I could have done differently to see these things through. The overarching mystery plot isn't so great, and once the credits rolled it felt like certain things I'd done, and the strict budgeting of my limited income, were far less important than the game had made me think they were. But Neo Cab's main appeal is in the side-stories presented by your passengers, and in the relationships that form between them and Lina. Most passengers can be collected multiple times, and stories will play out across several trips. I jumped back into Neo Cab after the credits rolled not to see if I could change the ending, but because I wanted to delve deeper into the lives of the people I had met and try to follow up on the storylines I hadn't seen all the way through in a single playthrough.Neo Cab might suffer from inconsistencies and presentation issues in some places, but as a depiction of a near-future society corrupted by tech fetishization, and an exploration of how humans are adapting to automation and the rise of the gig economy, it's got plenty to say about how important it is that we all look out for one another. This is a forward-thinking game, but the issues it explores are extremely relevant in 2019, which makes for an engaging, stimulating narrative experience, even if the central mystery of your friend's disappearance is not particularly interesting.Info from Gamespot.com