The Last of Us Part 2 is adding a lot of tweaks and changes to the formula established by its 2013 predecessor. But probably the most startling is the amped-up brutality you'll see on-screen as Ellie shoots, stabs, chokes out, and hacks various other humans to death. Naughty Dog's post-apocalyptic stealth series is about the horrific things you'll have to do to survive and, in addition to murdering a lot of people, and if your playthrough goes like our preview did, you'll also be murdering a lot of dogs.We recently spent about two hours playing The Last of Us Part 2 at a press event in Los Angeles, where Naughty Dog introduced us to its smarter, more dangerous human enemies. Joel and Ellie fought (and killed) truckloads of murderous human survivors in the first game, and Ellie faces more of them in the second--but this time, they've got scent-tracking attack dogs to use against you.The dogs add some new wrinkles to stealth gameplay. If they cross the scent trail Ellie leaves as she moves around, they can track her, which means you have to worry about being rooted out on top of staying out of sight and being quiet. Often, you'll have to keep moving or use a distraction to throw a dog off--you can't just chill out behind a piece of cover to stay safe. Ellie's increased mobility and new capabilities, like crawling through tall grass so she's tougher to spot, help a lot, as do larger encounters with interior and exterior locations that give you plenty of options to keep moving and avoid being caught. The Last of Us 2 News The Last Of Us Part 2 Is "Meant To Be Unsettling" How The Last Of Us 2 Will Make You Feel Bad About Killing Enemies You'll Kill A Lot Of Dogs In The Last of Us Part 2 The Last Of Us 2 Includes Two Ridiculous NSFW Easter Eggs Stealthing through every situation and keeping out of combat is very tough, though, and it likely won't be long before you're forced to kill someone to keep yourself alive. If you get into a pitched battle with enemies, you'll find attack dogs running you down, trying to knock Ellie down and rip out her throat. That means you'll be shooting dogs, stabbing dogs, and sometimes slamming melee weapons like axes and machetes into dogs.Of course, fighting attack dogs isn't really anything new in video games, but Part 2's focus on the savagery of fighting for your life makes these moments particularly harrowing. They're amplified as well by the reactions of the dogs' human companions when you kill one. After finishing off a dog, it's common to hear its owner screaming out in anguish about the situation.Hearing those pained cries is a horrific addition to an already awful situation--and a purposeful one. Co-director Anthony Newman said Part 2's detailed kill animations are "meant to be unsettling," and that goes for those times when you're forced to fight and kill animals, too. And yeah, "unsettling" is definitely a good way to describe the whole situation.Our play session featured a lot of humans roaming around with dogs, making the animals a serious threat, whether you're in stealth or in combat. More often than not, we had no choice but to dispatch them, causing dog lover after dog lover to loudly mourn their canine buds--and loudly curse Ellie.The Last of Us Part 2's thematic focus is on pushing you to feel the impact of your actions as you work through its post-apocalyptic world. Ellie is on a crusade for justice (or vengeance) in Part 2, and Newman said the game is about humanity, and what you might have to sacrifice of it to stay alive in its brutal world.As writer Neil Druckmann pointed out on Twitter, you do have agency in Part 2 and, if you're careful, can avoid the dogs and choose not to kill them. During this demo, I was very much not able to avoid them. Apologies to all the dogs.Info from Gamespot.com

The original Last of Us didn't shy away from making you reflect on your actions. In the sequel, developer Naughty Dog aims to hit that theme even harder. The Last of Us Part II has a new, seemingly small detail that could add a lot of weight to each kill: Every human enemy has a name. And they do not like it when you kill their friends.During a pre-release event, we interviewed The Last of Us Part II co-director Anthony Newman about the upcoming game. What we've played so far is incredibly intense, and a lot of your victims are healthy humans, not just infected. How this brutality affects Ellie's humanity is a core aspect of the sequel, Newman explained."I think a big part of the theme of the game is the parts of your humanity that are lost or potentially stripped away when you pursue justice, or the lengths that you go for justice can potentially have, again, a very high human cost to you personally," he said. The Last of Us 2 News The Last Of Us Part 2 Is "Meant To Be Unsettling" How The Last Of Us 2 Will Make You Feel Bad About Killing Enemies You'll Kill A Lot Of Dogs In The Last of Us Part 2 The Last Of Us 2 Includes Two Ridiculous NSFW Easter Eggs A major part of this is an emphasis on the humanity of the enemies you face. Every single one has a name, Newman told us, and they'll often refer to each other by name when coordinating. "Not only does it show how intelligent they are that they're able to coordinate, but by naming them they become that much more of a real human," he explained."One thing that happened to me was I was fighting a couple of enemies. I grabbed one as a hostage to protect myself from another one. I shot the other one and the guy in my arms yelled, 'Steven! No!' Just showing ... this very real concern for his compatriot that just fell. I was taken aback. I had never seen that particular confluence of our games' systems and it really--it makes the enemies you're fighting against feel more human, more deadly. It makes the combat situations that you're in--it makes you just really realize how high the stakes are."From what we've played of The Last of Us Part II so far, it's shaping up to be thematically heavier even without the guilt of killing someone's friend and being forced to think of it that way. Dogs also have names and must be killed, which is also quite upsetting.The Last of Us Part II is set to release on February 21, 2020, for PS4. If you haven't played the original yet, it'll be free through PS Plus in the month of October. We also learned a lot more about the game from the event; check out our full preview for The Last of Us Part II. Info from Gamespot.com

[Update] Naughty Dog has released a statement addressing the multiplayer mode--or lack thereof. In a message posted to Twitter, the official Naughty Dog account states that the scope of the Factions mode originally announced for The Last of Us Part II grew to the point where it couldn't be included alongside the main campaign. However, while the game won't include a multiplayer mode, Naughty Dog is working on an online experience that people will eventually get to play. Exactly in what form, however, has not been decided and remains to be seen. An update regarding multiplayer: pic.twitter.com/CUd98LgJGC — Naughty Dog (@Naughty_Dog) September 27, 2019The Last of Us is most remembered for its gripping story campaign, but it had a well-loved multiplayer mode as well in the form of Factions mode. Despite Naughty Dog previously stating that The Last of Us Part 2 would also include multiplayer, plans have now changed. The developer says it's focusing purely on the single-player experience with no plans for multiplayer in its upcoming sequel."We're focusing on a single-player experience, so we're just making a single-player game for this," lead game designer Emilia Schatz told US Gamer. To remove any possible ambiguity, a Sony rep reportedly later confirmed that it is single-player only. The Last of Us 2 News The Last Of Us Part 2 Is "Meant To Be Unsettling" How The Last Of Us 2 Will Make You Feel Bad About Killing Enemies You'll Kill A Lot Of Dogs In The Last of Us Part 2 The Last Of Us 2 Includes Two Ridiculous NSFW Easter Eggs This signifies a change of plans, as Naughty Dog had previously confirmed that the multiplayer Factions mode would be making a return. The team was vague at the time, declining to talk about details.Despite the removed mode, The Last of Us 2 looks to be a sprawling game, spanning two blu-ray discs. It aims to make you feel bad about killing enemies to reinforce the themes of the story, and that will include killing dogs. You can read more about it in our in-depth preview.In case you are itching to play the Factions Mode or just need to catch up with the first game, it will be included as a PlayStation Plus game in October. The Last of Us 2 is coming on February 21, 2020.Info from Gamespot.com

It's going to be hard for the Epic Games Store to top its offering of free games from last week: six Batman games, including Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, and Arkham Knight as well as the Lego Batman Trilogy. But there are still two great games worth grabbing from the Epic Games Store over the next week, and they're an interesting pair: simulation game Everything and apocalyptic shooter Metro Redux. To claim the two new freebies, you just need a free Epic account--once you add them to your account, they're yours to keep forever.Everything is a trippy simulation game where you can become literally anything, whether that's a deer, a rock, a bacteria, or even an entire galaxy. While exploring the procedurally generated universe, you'll pick up various abilities that let you shrink down to the size of atoms or grow as big as the universe itself, encountering new forms on each level of existence. Critic Justin Clark scored the game a 6/10 in GameSpot's Everything review, taking issue with its animal movement animations (they tumble around, rather than walk normally) and recurring silly tone. However, he did praise the game's impressive sense of scale and the staggering amount of things to inhabit."Everything is at its most powerful when it provides humbling, awe-inspiring moments of scale, held even further aloft by sound bytes of the late British philosopher Alan Watts that arise along the way," he wrote. "Watts' ongoing narration may be the game's strongest core component, as it provides a sense of neo-spiritualist context to everything you see and experience. Exploring the very building blocks of reality is powerful on its own, but Everything achieves something deeper with the gentle, playful reminder that this, too, is us."Also free this week is Metro Redux, a compilation of Metro 2033 and its sequel, Metro: Last Light. The first-person shooter and survival horror games are set in Moscow after a nuclear war has ravaged Earth. Metro Redux includes a variety of guns used to take down other humans and mutant enemies, and you'll have to scavenge for bullets and other supplies as you progress. The story has multiple endings, affected by moral choices you make while playing.The compilation earned an 8/10 in GameSpot's Metro Redux review, in part for its fantastic atmosphere and pacing. "It's that ebb and flow, that movement in and out of danger, and the panic you feel when danger finds you even when you think you should be most at peace, that makes Metro Redux such an excellent tour through the best and worst of a society in ruins," wrote Kevin VanOrd.Everything and Metro Redux will be free to claim until October 3, when they'll be replaced by Epic's next free game, Minit.Get Everything and Metro Redux free at EpicInfo from Gamespot.com

It's one of the oldest and most important questions humans have asked themselves throughout time. Who is the best James Bond? The iconic secret agent has had many faces since first appearing on the big screen in 1962's Dr. No--which saw Sean Connery playing the role of 007--and practically everyone who's seen any of the more than 20 films that make up the franchise has a favorite. Who's the best Bond, though? Why not let a couple of hitmen on a stakeout decide in the exclusive first look at FX's Mr. Inbetween above.While it might seem strange that there'd be much downtime when your chosen profession is killing people for money, Ray (Scott Ryan) and Gary (Justin Rosniak) are clearly used to it and know how to pass the time when they're waiting for something--anything---to happen. What better time to have the Bond conversation?Naturally, they both agree that Connery is the best Bond of them all. At that point, their opinions diverge, though. In fact, Gary is especially surprised to hear that George Lazenby--who portrayed the character once in 1969's On Her Majesty's Secret Service--even exists. "An Aussie? Bond? F*** off, you can't have an Aussie Bond," he tells his friend.They also can't seem to agree on whether or not Pierce Brosnan was a good Bond, though they both love the current 007--Daniel Craig--even if they have no idea what his name is. Eventually, they rattle off their individual lists and seem satisfied with themselves, before moving onto the next big topic: Who's the best Batman?It's good to know that even in the cutthroat world of contract killing, there are still plenty of ways to pass the time while waiting for work to get exciting.Mr. Inbetween airs Thursdays at 10 PM ET on FX.Mr. Inbetween Footage Courtesy of FX Networks.Info from Gamespot.com

The killer doll Chucky has been terrorizing audiences since 1988, and this past year, the series got an update and reboot, with the focus less on ghostly possession and more on smart devices learning to kill. Now, the Child's Play reboot has arrived on Blu-ray, DVD, and digitally, and two of the special features are truly bizarre.Claymation animator Lee Hardcastle has two shorts on the disc--only one is available digitally--one of which features Chucky brutally murdering his victims, including a lot of claymation blood. The other short, which you can see below, captures the essence of the new movie, as electronic devices, controlled by Chucky, kill everyone in their path. It's a bit jarring to see claymation as violent as this, as many are used to something more akin to Wallace and Gromit.Child's Play has a rough go with critics, earning a 48 on Metacritic.In his review of Child's Play, GameSpot's Chris E. Hayner said, "Child's Play is decent but flawed. While it includes some truly gut-wrenching horror moments and a few jump scares, that it takes too long to fully embrace what it is--a techno-slasher--is disappointing. With the table set, though, hopefully, it will be received well enough to get a sequel that doesn't waste any time in unleashing Chucky's full potential."Child's Play on Blu-ray$35 $20See at AmazonChild's Play special features:Audio commentary from director Lars KlevbergTwo featurettesLee Hardcastle claymationsTrailersPhoto galleryThe products discussed here were independently chosen by our editors. GameSpot may get a share of the revenue if you buy anything featured on our site. Info from Gamespot.com

Given the phenomenal success Nintendo found with Wii Fit--the series has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide--it comes as no surprise that the company would continue dabbling in fitness-inspired games. Last year saw the release of Fitness Boxing, and next month will bring Ring Fit Adventure, a clear spiritual successor to the Wii Fit line. Much like the hit Wii game, Ring Fit comes packaged with an unusual peripheral that translates exercises into in-game actions, but the upcoming title differentiates itself from Nintendo's previous fitness experiments by marrying exercise with stronger, RPG-inspired gameplay hooks.We recently had a chance to go hands-on with Ring Fit Adventure at a demo event in New York. The centerpiece of the game is the titular Adventure mode, which takes you through a series of linear stages laden with obstacles, collectible items, and enemies. To maneuver through these levels, you strap the left Joy-Con to your leg and jog in place; the quicker you jog, the faster your on-screen avatar will move. As you play, you also hold the game's signature accessory, the circular Ring-Con, in your hands like a steering wheel and use it to perform in-game actions. Despite its simple appearance, the Ring-Con is actually an electronic device that can register your inputs. Squeezing it will fire off a gust of air, which can destroy certain objects and reveal hidden items, while pulling it will vacuum up coins and other collectibles.As you make your way through stages, you encounter obstacles that require an extra bit of effort to traverse. Come to a staircase, for instance, and you'll need to do knee lifts to climb it, and you can fire a gust of air at the ground to propel yourself over chasms. As someone who can admittedly stand to hit the gym more, traversing stages in Adventure mode certainly felt like a proper workout and caused me to work up a sweat, but most intensive were the Fit Battles.While venturing through a stage, you occasionally run into monsters blocking your path, triggering a turn-based battle. During these encounters, you select from a series of different "fit skills," then use the Ring-Con to perform that exercise and attack the foes. Perform the exercise in time with the on-screen prompts and you'll deal extra damage. Each foe and fit skill is also color-coded, lending a bit of strategy to battles. Attack an enemy with a fit skill of the same color and you'll inflict even more damage. During the enemies' attack phase, meanwhile, you'll need to press the Ring-Con against your abdomen to execute an Ab Guard; the longer you press it, the stronger your defense will be. Even in the few basic Fit Battles we played, it was easy to see how intensive these encounters could be; it took numerous reps to whittle down the monsters' health, and each fit skill has a cooldown timer after it is used, forcing you to switch up the exercises you do while battling.Your progress in Adventure mode is tied together by some RPG elements. Defeating monsters and clearing levels will net you experience points, which in turn level up your character. Much like in a proper RPG, your stats increase as you level up. You'll also gradually unlock different gear for your avatar, and the collectible ingredients you find in stages can be turned into smoothies, which confer buffs and other beneficial perks. Together, these elements help gamify exercising in Ring Fit Adventure, giving you more of an incentive to stick with the game than Wii Fit did.As in Wii Fit, however, if you simply want to jump into the exercises without having to play through the Adventure mode, you'll be able to create a "fitness playlist" to customize your own routine. The game also features a quick-play option that lets you jump into short exercises that focus on specific muscle groups. Rounding out the package is an assortment of different mini-games that can be played using the Ring-Con. We only got to sample one of these during our hands-on session, but it was a fun take on Whack-a-Mole, requiring us to turn the Ring-Con and squeeze or pull it to smack robots that popped out of different holes.Whether or not Ring Fit Adventure will be compelling enough to encourage players to lose weight and get into shape remains to be seen, but the fact that I'm still sore from my time playing is certainly proof that it is at least putting my fitness to the test. Ring Fit Adventure launches for Nintendo Switch on October 18. The game retails for $80 and comes bundled with the Ring-Con and leg strap accessories. However, much like the Nintendo Labo line, it isn't suited for the new Nintendo Switch Lite, as it cannot be played in handheld mode and requires you to slot Joy-Cons into its corresponding accessories, so if you're interested in picking it up, you'll need to have the standard Switch model.Info from Gamespot.com

September is drawing to a close, which means it's time for a new batch of free games for Xbox Live Gold members. This month's Games With Gold freebies include, as usual, two Xbox One and two Xbox 360 games, and the first pair of games will be available starting on October 1.First up is Tembo the Badass Elephant, a 2015 2D side-scrolling platformer released on Xbox One. You'll control an elephant called Tembo, who can smash into objects, stomp on enemies and tanks, use water in his trunk to put out fires, and more as he makes his way through Shell City, intent on stopping a military force called the Phantom. Tembo the Badass Elephant will be free all month long.The other free game available at the start of the month is Bolt, which is based on Disney's 2008 animated film. The single-player adventure game follows superdog Bolt and Penny as they undertake missions, with Bolt using his various powers, like Superbark and Laser Eyes, to battle enemies. This Xbox 360 game is available to play on Xbox One due to backward-compatibility, and it'll be free until October 15.Then, halfway through the month, you'll get access to Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge, an action-adventure Xbox 360 game starring Ryu Hayabusa, the master ninja from the previous Ninja Gaiden games. An upgraded rerelease of Ninja Gaiden 3, Razor's Edge introduces a host of new playable characters, who each bring their own unique ninja abilities. This game is also available on Xbox One due to backward-compatibility, and it'll be free from October 16 to 31.Friday the 13th: The Game is the fourth and final free game available for Xbox Live Gold members next month. This third-person survival horror game allows for up to eight people to play in one session, with seven people controlling camp counselors and another person controlling serial killer Jason Voorhees. Friday the 13th: The Game will be available for free on Xbox One for a full month, from October 16 to November 15.Don't forget you can still claim September's free Games With Gold--Hitman: The Complete First Season and Tekken Tag Tournament 2 are available until September 30, and We Were Here is available through October 15.Free Games With Gold, October 2019Tembo the Badass Elephant | Oct. 1-31 (Xbox One)Friday the 13th: The Game | Oct.16-Nov. 15 (Xbox One)Disney's Bolt | Oct. 1-15 (Xbox One, Xbox 360)Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge | Oct.16-31 (Xbox One, Xbox 360)Info from Gamespot.com

Xbox has announced a number of new games coming to Game Pass for Console and PC. Just days after the company announced a selection of new Game Pass titles, 13 more were revealed in the latest ID@Xbox showcase--seven coming to console and PC, two headed only to console, and four premiering exclusively on PC.Some of my favourite titles coming to Game Pass for Console and PC include The Talos Principle, Minit, and The Red Strings Club (PC only). There are also quite a few games I've been looking forward to playing, such as Lonely Mountains: Downhill, which is a downhill cycling game that I've had my eyes on for quite a long time. Genesis Noir is another of my anticipated games, a noir-style adventure set before, during, and after the Big Bang--yes, the one that created the universe. And lastly, there's Demon's Tilt which is a digital pinball game inspired by the TurboGrafx-16 classic Devil's Crush--it's also available on Steam right now.Unfortunately, no release date for these Game Pass titles has been announced. We'll be sure to keep an eye out and, as always, report back when more is revealed. You can check out the full Game Pass lists below.Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC gamesMunchkinLonely Mountains: DownhillDemon's TiltGenesis NoirMinitThe Talos PrincipleVambrace: Cold SoulXbox Game Pass for Console gamesYooka-LayleeThe Escapists 2Xbox Game Pass for PC gamesCities: Skylines (Windows 10 Edition)Dead by DaylightThe Red Strings ClubState of MindInfo from Gamespot.com

There's been a lot to take in following the recent deluge of news for The Last of Us Part II. As the sequel to Naughty Dog's seminal post-apocalyptic game, Ellie is still trying to survive in what remains of the USA, and the stakes have been raised significantly following her travels with Joel. To celebrate Outbreak Day--the fictional date for when the fungal virus in the game's plot hit critical mass--along with the recent reveal of the game's launch date, set for February 21, 2020, Sony and developer Naughty Dog have released a special dynamic PS4 theme, which is free for everyone.On Twitter, Naughty Dog revealed the new "Grunge" theme, which features two background images focusing on Ellie in different situations. This new theme also adds a quasi-grain filter over the UI, which certainly gives the PS4's home menu a more grim look. The theme is available now on the Playstation Store via a web browser or through the console's interface.In celebration of #OutbreakDay, we've launched a new The Last of Us Part II dynamic system theme for PS4. Get it for free on @PlayStation Store now:https://t.co/uVOQoLzWTs pic.twitter.com/pCrFtg2ej8 — Naughty Dog (@Naughty_Dog) September 26, 2019There's certainly been a lot to talk about with the game following our recent hands-on session. In editor Phil Hornshaw's recent impressions article, he talked about several gameplay changes coming to the sequel, and how the game's tone is exceedingly bleak. One of the biggest revelations to come from our time with the game, however, is that it will be a strictly single-player game, which means the Factions mode from the original won't be making a return. The Last of Us 2 News The Last Of Us Part 2 Is "Meant To Be Unsettling" How The Last Of Us 2 Will Make You Feel Bad About Killing Enemies You'll Kill A Lot Of Dogs In The Last of Us Part 2 The Last Of Us 2 Includes Two Ridiculous NSFW Easter Eggs For more on the game, be sure to check out our hub for The Last of Us Part 2Info from Gamespot.com

A brand-new trailer for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has been released. The trailer, which is above, provides a better sense of the places that protagonist Cal Kestis will visit, as well as the type of threats he'll have to battle and overcome on his journey through Fallen Order's campaign. There's also a few seconds of a lightsaber battle between Cal and the Second Sister. After watching the trailer, be sure to check out our breakdown for a more in-depth analysis of the characters, places, and creatures.The trailer begins with Cal racing to escape the Second Sister, an Imperial Inquisitor and the main antagonist of Fallen Order. Despite being a Jedi, Cal is clearly outmatched and just barely manages to escape with the help of Cere and Greez. The experience leaves the young Jedi shaken. However, instead of returning to a life of anonymity, he decides to join his new allies in their search for a way to bring back the Jedi Order and stop the Empire for good.In the remaining scenes of the trailer, we see brief flashes of both gameplay and cinematic cutscenes. There are moments when Cal is exploring what appears to be an ancient Jedi Temple as well as snippets of battles between the young Jedi and different Stormtroopers, Purge Troopers, Imperial Inquisitors, and violent wildlife. Cal's adventures take him to several different planets, all of which seem fairly distinct. In the trailer's final moments, Cal faces off against the Second Sister and her aggressive attacks prove too overwhelming for the young Jedi. She is one terrifying antagonist.Fallen Order takes place between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, during one of the darkest periods in the Star Wars timeline. Developed by Respawn--a studio also responsible for Titanfall 2 and Apex Legends--Fallen Order is a Souls-like action RPG that utilizes a combat system similar to the one found in From Software's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. In terms of exploration, Respawn took inspiration from Metroid Prime, constructing multiple worlds that you will have to revisit once you unlock additional upgrades if you want to fully explore each environment.Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is scheduled to release for Xbox One, PS4, and PC on November 15.Info from Gamespot.com

A brand-new trailer for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has been released, showing off story beats in the campaign as well as providing our first real look of what lightsaber combat is going to look like (spoiler alert: it looks awesome). There's plenty to unpack in the new trailer, which you can watch above, and we've listed out the more significant details in the following article.Though there's an underlying current of adventure, the sense that the odds are stacked against Cal is at the forefront throughout the trailer. There's a near-constant sense of danger looming over the young Jedi, which helps convey the feeling that he's being constantly hunted throughout the game's campaign. Hopefully, that feeling is captured in the game itself when it releases. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is scheduled to launch on Xbox One, PS4, and PC on November 15.Cal Visits Quite A Few Planets In Fallen OrderAt 0:34 we see an ice-covered planet, at 0:39 the trailer transitions to the marshy surface of a different planet, and at 1:10 a galaxy map reveals four possible planets to fast-travel to. However, one of the four planets--the one on the far left--looks like it could just be the planet seen at 0:39.There are a lot of planets in Star Wars and many of them possess similar landscapes, so it's difficult to definitively say which are included in this trailer without a bit more to go on. The ice-covered planet certainly looks like Hoth and the marsh-covered one does seem to be Pillio--first seen in Star Wars Battlefront II--but those are just educated guesses. Thanks to the trailers that were released during E3 2019, we do know that at least one of the planets that Cal visits is Kashyyk though.There's A Jedi Temple On One Of Those PlanetsAt 0:43, Cal uses the Force to access a temple. Inside, there are puzzles that can only be solved by moving large pieces of stone into certain positions (seen at 0:50), murals of robed figures (seen at 0:53), and the symbol of the Jedi Order (seen at 0:56). This is most likely an ancient Jedi Temple--and judging by the vegetation overgrowth it looks like no one has been inside in years.Is Second Sister Talking To Darth Vader Or Simply About The Sith Lord?Briefly, at 0:48, you can hear Darth Vader's trademark breathing in the half-second fade to black shot that transitions the scene of Cal opening the Jedi Temple to the one of him exploring it. It's only one breath though, and then the Second Sister begins talking, saying, "He's searching for something, something very precious to the Empire."Though the scenes show Cal searching for something, it doesn't show who Second Sister is talking to when she delivers that line. Is the "he" that she's referring to Cal, or--given the breath--is it Darth Vader?What this could mean:If the Second Sister is just talking to Vader, then the "he" she's referencing is most likely Cal. If that's the case, we have no idea what the "something" could be. However, if Second Sister is talking to someone else and the "he" is in reference to Vader, then that could open up some intriguing possibilities--including the chance that the Empire is seeking out a way to locate Force-sensitive individuals. Not only would that benefit the Empire's efforts in hunting down the last of the Jedi, but it would also give Vader the necessary tools for hunting down both his former apprentice Ahsoka Tano and former master Obi-Wan Kenobi, as both managed to escape Order 66.That's A Big BatStrange creatures aren't uncommon in the galaxy of Star Wars, but the monstrous bat (seen at 1:15) is a new one for the franchise. It's way too big to be a Shyrack or Loth-Bat, which means we're probably seeing a never-before-seen species for Star Wars.There's another seemingly new creature at 1:34 but it also could just as easily be a new variant of Rancor. Though no longer canon, The Force Unleashed showcased how this ogre-like species has evolved in multiple ways on different planets, with some even developing tusks. The battle against the creature--and the aforementioned bat--certainly looks inspired from The Force Unleashed.What this could mean:We might get to go to a planet in Fallen Order that hasn't been included in Star Wars before. Of course, if this bat is just a Shyrack (which are native to Korriban) or a Loth-Bat (which is native to Lothal), then that would likely mean we're visiting the Sith home planet or the location of the World Between Worlds. But both possibilities seem less likely in comparison to this bat just being a new species on a new world.New Purge TroopersIn previous trailers, we've only seen one type of Purge Trooper--the one that carries an electrostaff. However, this trailer gives us three more examples of the special Stormtroopers that are specifically trained to hunt down Jedi.At 0:59, there's gameplay of Cal fighting off a Purge Trooper armed with what appears to be an ax variation of the electrostaff. It has one giant cleaver-like blade on one end, with a current running along the length of the weapon so that the staff portion can still block and deflect lightsaber blades. Then, at 1:22, there's a snippet of a cutscene that includes several Purge Troopers that carry firearms--as well as one in the back armed with an electrostaff, which again we've already seen. Finally, at 1:26, there's gameplay of Cal using the Force to push a Purge Trooper back, and this particular Jedi killing Stormtrooper uses twin blades.More Than One InquisitorThe Second Sister isn't the only Inquisitor we'll meet in Fallen Order, as the trailer reveals we'll run into at least one more. At 1:25, we see the Ninth Sister, a hulking Dowutin who is a former Jedi Knight. In the comics, her specialty in the Force is forced empathetic connection, allowing her to understand what another person is feeling in mere moments. This skill is twisted by Darth Vader, transforming the Ninth Sister into one of the Empire's best interrogators, one who can use the Force to instantly glean who amongst a group is guilty as well as what they fear most.The Second Sister Doesn't Use Her Double-Bladed LightsaberAlthough the Second Sister carries a double-bladed lightsaber throughout the entire trailer, we never see the Jedi-hunting Inquisitor ignite her second blade. It's odd, especially when you consider that the Inquisitors' signature double-bladed lightsabers are designed to make the Jedi hunters more intimidating and seem more adept with the weapon than they typically are.What this could mean:The Second Sister might not need to seem competent with a lightsaber. She might just be skilled with the weapon. We've seen this before in the Grand Inquisitor, who would occasionally only use one blade because--as a former Jedi--he was skilled enough to fight without the gimmick of a twirling double-bladed saber. We learn in Star Wars Rebels that the Grand Inquisitor is so powerful because he was a temple guard--in fact, his skill was so great, he was one of the temple guards trusted with subduing Barriss Offee during her trial in Star Wars The Clone Wars.So perhaps, like the Grand Inquisitor, the Second Sister is also a powerful fallen Jedi. Given her stature, voice, and fighting style (which we finally get a look at in this trailer, and it appears to be a mixture of Form III and IV) there's some support to the theory that she's Barriss--the Jedi traitor who managed to hold her own against Anakin Skywalker while still a Padawan learner. Regardless if she's Bariss or not, the trailer does seem to at least suggest that the Second Sister is more skilled in using the Force and fighting with a lightsaber than her peers.Info from Gamespot.com

The release date for Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order is drawing ever closer, and if you're looking to get an Xbox One S or upgrade to the more powerful Xbox One X, then there are a couple of great bundles coming alongside the new game. The Xbox One X and S bundles will be joined by a special edition Xbox One controller based on Fallen Order.Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Xbox One bundlesPre-order the Xbox One S bundle Pre-order the Xbox One X bundleBoth 1 TB console bundles come with a digital download of Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Deluxe Edition, in addition to one-month subscriptions to Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Game Pass, and EA Access. The Xbox One S bundle costs $300 USD, while the Xbox One X bundle comes in at $500.The Purge Trooper Limited Edition Xbox One controller will be available to pre-order starting October 4. It features a mostly black design with some red and white, mimicking the armour of the aforementioned Purge Trooper.Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order is scheduled to release on November 15 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. A new trailer was recently released, which focuses on its terrifying villain. We did a breakdown of the trailer, pointing out the Jedi Temple, Purge Troopers, and a possible appearance by Darth Vader.Info from Gamespot.com

After receiving a hotfix update last week, developer Gearbox has revealed that Borderlands 3 will receive a new patch later today that will address a variety of community concerns, including multiplayer problems, user interface issues, and more.The new Borderlands 3 patch is scheduled to go live today by or before 3 PM PT / 5 PM CST / 6 PM ET / 11 PM BST for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. A bulk of the patch is dedicated to the looter-shooter's multiplayer and user interface, though the patch also targets performance and implements general fixes.Some headlining changes center around multiplayer like audio troubles--such missing or quiet sounds when player two moves too far from player one in split-screen--and animation interruptions--including sprinting getting interrupted when other players open the ECHO menu in split-screen. Online multiplayer will also see some fixes, particularly relating to three-player squads having issues connecting to solo players. Borderlands 3 News Borderlands 3 Starter Guide: 17 Spoiler-Free Tips You Should Know Before Jumping In Borderlands 3 Shift Codes: All Active Shift Codes And How To Redeem Them Borderlands 3 Review, Release Date, Preload, Unlock Times, PC Specs, And More Borderlands 3 Golden Chest Guide: How To Get Golden Keys And Shift Codes Borderlands 3's patch will also update the game's user interface. Subtitles should now display after the initial cutscene, spending skill points will give off an audible flourish that previously failed to execute, Crazy Earl's store has been modified, and more. PC players will notice a visual change with this new patch, too, as the focus from the mouse's last known location should no longer hang around the screen even after plugging in and playing with a controller.Some other changes come with Borderlands 3's patch, including general improvements--like localizing special prompts--and performance updates--such as the game's stability getting ironed out. Check out the full patch notes below.Borderlands 3 Full Patch NotesPerformance[PC Only] Reduced the amount of texture streaming that was occurring when aiming down sights.Addressed a reported concern where certain users with a lot of people in their friend’s list saw more frequent hitching.Implementing general stability improvements.General Fixes and ImprovementsAddressed a reported issue where KillaVolt’s Shield Storm attack does not disable the tiles around KillaVolt, resulting in the entire floor being activated.Addressed a potential progression blocker in the mission "Footsteps of Giants."Addressed a reported issue where Guardian Rank had the potential to become non-functional and/or the player could potentially lose Guardian Rank tokens into the negatives.Modified vending machines so it will now sort items by rarity.Console FOV is now set to 75 by default. This will not affect players who have already started the game.Special prompts for particle text (Tediore guns, "critical," "immune") are now properly localized.Addressed a reported concern that certain players experienced where their vehicle's boost could continue into the next map.Addressed a reported concern with "Porcelain Pipe Bomb" where it set off multiple explosions when colliding with objects.User InterfaceAdjusted the verbiage for "left stick" and "right stick" inside the Russian localized version of the control options screen.Addressed a reported issue where certain users experienced a failure of the audio to play when spending skill points in the UI.The text is now correctly marked "invalid" when you enter an invalid e-mail address on the SHiFT account creation page.Addressed a reported issue where the item of the day item card would flash briefly before displaying on vending machines.Addressed a reported concern that certain players were served an unread mail icon when they didn’t have mail to read.Iron Bear button prompts will now correctly update if you re-bind your controls.Modified various features and elements of Crazy Earl's store.Addressed a reported issue where subtitles wouldn't display until after the initial cutscene.Addressed an issue experienced by certain players that social notifications could become stuck on-screen.Addressed a player concern that certain item preview images were failing to load inside the player bank.[PC Only] Addressed an issue reported by certain PC players where the focus from the mouse's last known location was sticking around even when playing with a gamepad.Addressed an issue reported by certain players where the cursor would snap to an unintended location in the UI.Splitscreen and Online MultiplayerAddressed a concern reported by certain players that the dialog volume faded too low before switching to ECHO audio during split-screen gameplay.Addressed a concern reported by certain players that sounds were quiet or missing for the second split-screen player if they move too far from player one.Addressed a concern reported by certain players that three-player groups were having trouble matchmaking with an additional solo player.Addressed a reported concerned experienced by certain players that in split-screen one player's sprinting animation could be interrupted by the other player opening the ECHO menu.Addressed a concern reported by certain players that in split-screen where one player's aiming down sights could be interrupted by the other player opening the ECHO menu.Addressed a handful of reported client replication issues: Addressed Tina's pizza bomb so it displays correctly for clients.Modified certain audio elements that were reportedly looping for clients.Addressed a reported player concern so the Guardian Skill "Dead Man's Hand" now functions properly.Player icons are now pinned to the side of the mini-map when playing in any kind of multiplayer.Info from Gamespot.com

Season 10 of Fortnite is almost over, but developer Epic Games still has a few more challenges for players to complete before Season 11 kicks off next month. Week 9's set of challenges is called Bullseye, and as you can probably guess, most of the tasks revolve around hitting targets or taking precision shots. One challenge even literally asks you to land on different bullseyes. If you're not sure where those can be found, fret not--we'll show you where to go.Where Are The Bullseye Locations?There are three different bullseyes painted on the ground, and they're all spread out around the island. Fortunately, so long as you dive in their general vicinity, the targets should be fairly easy to spot when you leap out of the Battle Bus. If you need help finding them, though, we've marked down all three bullseye locations on the map below. Northeast of Lucky Landing, at the edge of the desertAt the edge of the snow biome directly north of Greasy GroveOn the mountain southeast of Frosty FlightsHow To Complete The ChallengeOnce you know where the bullseyes are, all you need to do is make sure you land on them after you dive from the Battle Bus. You'll need to land on all three of them to complete the challenge, so the quickest way is to touch down on a bullseye, get eliminated, then jump into another match and land on a different bullseye until you've been to all three. Do that and you'll earn 10 Battle Stars and unlock another Week 9 challenge to complete.Season 10 of Fortnite is set to end on October 6, so you have until then to complete any remaining challenges from this season. If you need help finishing any, we've rounded up all of our maps and guides for this season's trickier tasks in our complete Fortnite Season 10 challenges guide.Week 9's missions arrive in the midst of Fortnite's Batman crossover event, which includes its own special set of challenges to complete. Those will be available until October 1, so you have until then to unlock some cool Batman-inspired cosmetics, like a Catwing glider.Info from Gamespot.com