Update: Epic Games has now confirmed the surprise crossover with an announce trailer as part of Fortnite: Battle Royale's latest patch notes. With the release of the new update, from now until September 10--just prior to the release date for Borderlands 3--Fortnite X Mayhem introduces a new Rift Zone based on the planet of Pandora, the setting for much of Borderlands' looting, shooting, action. As well as adopting the Borderlands aesthetic, Pandora also includes an added bonus: go long enough without sustaining damage and a shield will automatically generate.On top of this, the collaboration features new themed challenges that give you the chance to unlock some free Borderlands flavored rewards, such as a Mayhem wrap for your weapons and a Vault Hunter banner. The Psycho Bundle is now available to purchase in the store, too, letting you buy a package featuring a Psycho skin and Claptrap back bling. Meanwhile, new prefabs in Fortnite Creative let you create your own Pandora. You can see the new items to purchase (or earn through challenges) in the images below.Original story follows.It appears Epic Games is teasing some kind of collaboration or crossover event between the massively popular battle royale game Fortnite and Gearbox's shooter-looter Borderlands 3.The Fortnite Twitter account posted a mysterious image that says, "When you see it..." The message used the hashtag #FortnitexMayhem.This hashtag, combined with an image of a Psycho bandit from the Borderlands series makes it pretty clear this is in all in reference to some kind of crossover event between Fortnite and Borderlands. The most obvious possibility is that Borderlands skins are coming to Fortnite, but nothing is confirmed at this stage.When you see it...#FortniteXMayhem pic.twitter.com/brziHtDtnq — Fortnite (@FortniteGame) August 27, 2019Epic and Gearbox are already working together, as Gearbox is releasing Borderlands 3's PC version on the Epic Games Store as a timed exclusive through April 2020. A promotional event for Borderlands 3 within Fortnite would likely be kicking off soon, as the game releases on September 13.Fortnite has hosted numerous collaborations and crossover events, including one of its biggest ever when Thanos from the final Avengers movies appeared in the game with his own limited-time mode. Additionally, there was a Fortnite x Stranger Things crossover event as well.Info from Gamespot.com

In this modern age of memes, actor Jeff Goldblum has become known for his real-life persona just as much as his roles in various movies. So when he heard about the news of the split between Disney and Sony--putting the future of Spider-Man films in question--he had a reaction that can only be described as Goldblum-esque.In an interview on the D23 red carpet, Goldblum expressed his ruffled shock and horror at the news."No! This is the first I've heard of it. I'm crestfallen! Save--what's happening? I didn't know any of this," he told Variety. After pausing a moment for the interviewer to explain the situation, he continued, "I'm not a business person, whatever you say is Greek to me. I don't know, it will all work out, I'm sure. Good luck, they'll figure it out."Jeff Goldblum weighs in on the potential #Spiderman #Marvel split at #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/Nn7NbllvDt — Variety (@Variety) August 23, 2019At the time Goldblum reacted, news was still breaking of the impending split. Since then the situation has gotten more certain, with Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige suggesting the days of Spider-Man in the MCU are over and star Tom Holland talking about future post-Marvel Spider-Man projects.Naturally, the always meme-ready actor immediately became a meme, with the Internet seizing on both his wild gesticulations and the dramatic emphasis he put on his feelings.*jeff goldblum knowing nothing about the spiderman sksksksituation* pic.twitter.com/tiimTGG3xV — 🥀 (@avengermemes) August 26, 2019my family when i ask them if they ate my leftovers that were in the fridge pic.twitter.com/znossXISym — estefania (@nia_sanchez00) August 26, 2019me pretending my email + assignment never sent to my professor after they confront me about missing work pic.twitter.com/T0PjBC0pWo — 💖Abbey💖 (@feygoblin) August 26, 2019Goldblum himself is no stranger to the MCU, having played The Grandmaster in Thor Ragnarok. He's also continuing his relationship with Disney with an original show on the streaming service Disney+. The World According to Jeff Goldblum is a travel docu-series produced by the recently acquired National Geographic brand. It captures his reactions to everyday culture ranging from Korean barbecue to synchronized swimming. It will be available upon the launch of the service.Info from Gamespot.com

New Cyberpunk 2077 information is set to be revealed this week ahead of its April 2020 release. CD Projekt Red is hosting a stream for the upcoming game that will unveil a 15-minute edit of what was shown to attendees and press at Gamescom last week.The stream will be hosted by Hollie Bennett, CD Projekt Red's UK head of comms, and will feature interviews with a lineup of developers ready to shed additional insight on the footage that's shown. The stream promises to delve into the thought process behind creative decisions, reveal information about Pacifica--one of the districts of Night City--and share tons of new information on the playstyles you’ll be able to adopt in Cyberpunk 2077.The company also planned to showcase gameplay at PAX West but there's been a change of plans and it will be streaming from Warsaw instead. "There are many logistical (and some creative) reasons behind this decision," CD Projekt Red said on its website. "The most important thing we want to say is that we’re sorry for the change of plans. We know that many of you waited to meet us face to face in Seattle and it bums us out that we won’t be able to see each other there." Despite this, the PAX cosplay contest is still on, there just won't be a developer panel on-site.The stream takes place on August 30 at 2pm EST // 11am PT // 6pm GMT // 8PM CEST on the official CD Projekt Red Twitch and Mixer channels.We also recently learned that the map in Cyberpunk 2077 is smaller than The Witcher 3, but that it's much denser. The game is expected to have a new game plus mode, too, and will feature a harder difficulty that turns off the game's UI. Meanwhile, CD Projekt Red says it is looking into multiplayer. Producer Richard Borzymowski told GameSpot that while nothing could be confirmed, the team will "think [about expansions]" after game development is done.Cyberpunk 2077 launches April 16, 2020 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, with an unannounced release date for Google Stadia.Info from Gamespot.com

Capcom has released compilations of the classic Mega Man and Mega Man X games, and now another spin-off collection is in the works. Capcom has announced the Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch with a release date of January 21, 2020.The collection includes six games: Mega Man Zero 1-4, Mega Man ZX, and Mega Man ZX Advent. It promises an artwork gallery, music player, and a new Z Chaser mode with leaderboard. The Zero and ZX games were notoriously difficult, so this compilation also includes a "Casual Scenario Mode" and "Save Assist" to let you enjoy the story at your own pace.MISSION START! Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection brings six intense action games to PS4, XB1, Switch, and PC on January 21st, 2020!⚔️ https://t.co/TMbPXXnOJO pic.twitter.com/8mMthhZQGM — Mega Man (@MegaMan) August 27, 2019The Mega Man Zero and ZX games appeared on the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS platforms. They take place hundreds of years after the Mega Man X games and star the sword-wielding Zero with a new art style and surrounded by a different cast of characters. They were notable for their use of an open-world area and a more RPG-like power-up mechanic. ZX allowed you to play as a male or female protagonist for the first time in the series.These were also among the earliest games made by Inti Creates, which has gone on to develop the Mega Man-like series Azure Striker Gunvolt, along with other retro-styled games Blaster Master Zero and Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon.The collection was leaked before the announcement with a brief appearance on the PlayStation Store in Hong Kong, but now Capcom has made the announcement official with additional platforms.Info from Gamespot.com

During E3 2019 earlier this year, Microsoft announced that it had acquired Brutal Legend and Psychonauts studio Double Fine and created another brand-new studio to focus on developing the Age of Empires franchise. As it turns out, the latter, newly-formed studio isn't directly making games and is actually more of a production outfit overseeing other studios' work on the Age of Empires franchise.The new, as yet unnamed, Microsoft studio, helmed by veteran producer and former Xbox Game Studios general manager, Shannon Loftis, will have a responsibility to ensure Age of Empires games from other studios are going in the right direction. That's according to Microsoft creative director, Adam Isgreen, who spoke with PCGamesInsider.biz."We do have an internal team but we're really providing oversight to our wonderful development partners--our team at Forgotten Empires that made Age of Empires: Definitive Edition and is working on Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, but we also have a group in Australia--Tantalus Media--that's working on Age of Empires III," Isgreen explained."We have Relic up in Vancouver. But they're also helping each other out with all the games, too. Our role at Microsoft is to enable these great developers to make Age products and to be the overseers and the ones making sure that we're on-message and on-brand for delivering what we believe to be great Age of Empires experiences. They're accessible, for all ages and you may learn something about history whether you want to or not. That kind of approach, a game that's accessible that is really meant for a large audience, across the world. We have a wonderful userbase from all across the globe that plays Age of Empires games every month and we want to make sure we can bring everybody in, not just from specific cultures."Microsoft announced the remasters for Age of Empires II and III back in 2017, along with the Relic-developed Age of Empires IV--the first new entry in the series in 14 years. Last week saw Age of Empires: Definitive Edition surprise-launch for Xbox Game Pass on PC during Gamescom.Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is set to launch on November 14 on PC with crossplay across Windows 10 and Steam.Info from Gamespot.com

As the popularity of digital games increases, it's clear retailers are doing what they can to make physical copies more appealing to gamers who might prefer the convenience of a download. For Amazon and Walmart, the answer has been to drop the price on games at release, offering new titles for $49.94 when they would normally go for $60.From Mortal Kombat 11 to Fire Emblem: Three Houses, we've seen this pattern emerge in a big way over the course of 2019. Now, Remedy's new action-adventure game Control is the latest to receive the release day discount treatment--the title is already on sale for $10 off (PS4 and Xbox One only) at Walmart and Amazon.At Walmart, you'll find the PS4 version selling for $50.94 and the Xbox One version selling for $49.94. Both come with free two-day shipping. At Amazon, the PS4 version is listed at $50.94 but is temporarily out of stock; however, Amazon will still let you order the game at that price if you're willing to wait a bit longer for delivery. According to Amazon, you'll be notified by email with an estimated delivery date, and you won't be charged until the item ships.The Xbox One version, fortunately, is still in stock at Amazon for $49.94, and you can even get free one-day shipping with your purchase if you have Amazon Prime.Get Control on PS4See deal at Amazon See deal at WalmartGet Control on Xbox OneSee deal at Amazon See deal at WalmartThe game earned an 8/10 in GameSpot's Control review, in which Peter Brown praised the game's gorgeous art style, stylish combat, and intriguing approach to complex concepts. "It's not often that a game invades my thoughts the way Control has," he wrote. "I'm at the point where I want to consume every last thing it has to offer. And if I'm honest, it also makes me want to go back and replay Remedy's past games, too. Sure, it's a faulty metroidvania in some respects, but there are so many exceptional qualities afoot that Control handily deflects any momentary ire. I can't wait to take part in discussions about the game, to see what others have figured out, and to better understand where it all fits into Jesse's story."Info from Gamespot.com

Last month, Nintendo pulled back the curtain on the Switch Lite--a smaller, more affordable iteration of its popular hybrid system. Unlike the standard Switch, which is able to function as either a handheld or home console, the Lite is tailored specifically for portable use. As a result, it's missing some of the system's most distinctive features: It isn't able to connect to a television, it has no built-in kickstand, so you can't set it up for tabletop play without an additional accessory, and it eschews detachable controllers in favor of a solid body design.That Nintendo is releasing a newer version of the Switch should come as no surprise. The company has a long history of refreshing its gaming hardware every few years. However, these revised systems have generally supplanted their predecessors; the DS Lite, for instance, was an all-around upgrade over the original DS, while the New 3DS boasted slightly more powerful hardware than the standard 3DS, as well as a second analog nub--a feature 3DS owners had long been clamoring for.The Switch Lite, by comparison, feels more akin to the toast-shaped 2DS; it utilizes the same internal components as the base Switch but in a more compact (and kid-friendly) form, and it removes extraneous elements in an effort to reduce the system's price. All of that is to say that the Switch Lite won't appeal to everyone.Still, the system certainly has its charms. We recently had a chance to check the Switch Lite out at a demo event in New York, and now that we've gotten some hands-on time with it, we have a much better understanding of its benefits and tradeoffs. We'll post our full review of the new console closer to launch, but in the meantime, if you're on the fence about picking one up, here are some pros and cons to consider to help you decide if the Switch Lite is right for you.It's Literally A Smaller Switch With Fewer FeaturesWhether this is a pro or a con will come down to personal preference, but the Switch Lite is very much the same piece of tech, just in a smaller form factor. The system interface and menus are identical to the standard Switch, and while you can't physically attach controllers to the console, pairing them works the same way--you'll need to go into the Controller menu and press the synch button on your Joy-Cons or Pro Controller.Games also seem to run just as well on the Switch Lite as on the standard Switch. We got to play three titles on the system at the demo event--Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Super Mario Maker 2--and noticed no discernible difference in terms of performance during our hands-on time. However, there were a couple of control quirks, particularly when playing Super Mario Maker 2, that we'll elaborate on further below.PRO: It's Lightweight And ComfortableThe Switch Lite is designed strictly for portable use, and it certainly succeeds in that respect. Thanks to its smaller size, the system is easier to tote around than a standard Switch. Because it forgoes detachable parts for a solid body, it also feels sturdier than the base model, and it's much lighter and more ergonomic, conforming to your hands better.Nintendo Switch vs. Switch LiteSpecsOriginal Switch (original)Original Switch (new)Switch LiteScreen Size6.2 inches6.2 inches5.5 inchesResolution720p (undocked)720p (undocked)720pDimensions (H x W x D)4" x 9.4" x 0.55"4" x 9.4" x 0.55"3.6" x 8.2" x 0.55"Weight0.88 lbs / 399 g"0.88 lbs / 399 g"0.61 lbs / 277 gBattery Life Range2.5 - 6.5 hours4.5 - 9 hours3 - 7 hoursThe system also offers some control improvements over a regular Switch. Much has already been made about the Switch Lite's proper D-pad, which is certainly a boon when playing some games like the aforementioned Mario Maker 2, but its analog sticks are also a little bit larger and more flexible than those found on the Joy-Cons. As a portable device, the Switch Lite is all-around more comfortable to use than a standard Switch.CON: You'll Need To Buy Separate Controllers If You Want To Host Multiplayer GamesBecause of its emphasis on portability, the Switch Lite doesn't lend itself nearly as well to hosting local multiplayer gaming sessions. With the original Switch, you could set up an impromptu match in, say, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate effectively anywhere by flipping the system's kickstand out and passing one of its Joy-Cons to another player, but the Switch Lite lacks both of these features.Despite these omissions, it's still technically possible to host these kinds of multiplayer sessions on the Switch Lite, but you would need to jump through a number of hoops to get there, and the experience seems like it would be less than ideal. First, you would need to prop the system up somehow, be it by purchasing a stand for it or leaning it against another object. You would also need to own separate controllers for each player to use, offsetting any of the money you would save by springing for the cheaper Switch model.Of course, if you and your friends own a copy of the same game, you can still play with them wirelessly using the Switch Lite. However, it's clear the system is intended to be more of a personal device than a communal one like the standard Switch, so if being able to set up a multiplayer session anywhere is an appealing feature to you, then you'd likely be better served by the original model.CON: Some Games Aren't Suited For ItSince the Switch Lite doesn't come with Joy-Cons, it lacks those controllers' unique features, namely HD rumble and the IR camera. There are also some games that won't work with the system at all, such as the Nintendo Labo line. The DIY titles require you to slot the system into the Toy-Cons you construct, but the Switch Lite's size and lack of detachable controllers means it won't fit into the cardboard peripherals. Another thing to note is that a few games, such as Super Mario Party and 1-2-Switch, don't support handheld mode. If you're really interested in those titles, you would need to purchase a pair of Joy-Cons and find some way to prop the system up in order to play them on a Switch Lite.Beyond those few exceptions, most games should work just fine on the system. As previously mentioned, however, Super Mario Maker 2 has a unique control quirk: the game plays differently in handheld mode than when docked. In handheld mode, you can only use the touch screen to edit levels in the Course Maker; you can't use the system's buttons to lay down parts or select on-screen icons, so the only way to do either of those on the Switch Lite is to use your finger or pick up a stylus for the system. It's certainly not a deal-breaker, but it is something to be aware of.PRO: It's Very PrettyThis is an entirely superficial point, but dang is the Switch Lite very pleasing to look at. The system is launching in three colors--yellow, turquoise, and gray--and all of them look lovely in-person, as you can see in our Switch Lite photo gallery from Gamescom. You may not have the freedom to mix and match Joy-Con colors as you could on a standard Switch, but the Lite's solid body contrasted with its white buttons make it much more eye-catching.ConclusionThe Switch Lite lacks the versatility of the standard Switch, which makes its appeal much narrower, but it does have some benefits over the original model for those looking for a strictly portable experience. The system launches alongside The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening remake on September 20. In addition to the three launch colors, Nintendo is also releasing a special Pokemon edition Switch Lite on November 8, a week ahead of Pokemon Sword and Shield. For more information about the console, including where you can reserve one, be sure to check out GameSpot's Nintendo Switch Lite pre-order guide.Info from Gamespot.com

The first free DLC update for Nintendo Switch exclusive Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, is only a few days away, and Marvel has now revealed which new costumes are included.During the latest episode of the Marvel Minute YouTube series, Spider-Man's Symbiote Suit, Planet Hulk, and a Ms. Marvel suit for Captain Marvel were all announced as part of the August 30 free update. This also includes the first new character additions to the roster in the shape of the X-Men's Cyclops and Colossus.This is just the first of Ultimate Alliance 3's free costume DLC, with more to come through early 2020. If you have a hankering for more new characters, however, you'll have to purchase the Premium Pass. Blade, Moon Knight, Morbius, and Punisher are set to debut in the first paid DLC pack arriving on September 30. The Fantastic Four and more X-Men characters are also planned to be added at a later date, launching sometime in 2019 and 2020, respectively.In our Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order review, we said, "More so than its predecessors, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order excels because of its character diversity and the ways its disparate heroes work together. For this reason alone it's an ideal co-op game, whether you're playing with another friend in the same room or with three friends online, but the AI more than holds its own if you're playing alone, too. It falters in places, but there's still nothing quite like the Ultimate Alliance series, and this long-awaited third entry makes it a triumphant return for a superhero brawler that feels more relevant than ever."This might be the last time we see Spider-Man team up with other Marvel heroes on screen for a while. The recent split between Disney and Sony means the days of Spider-Man in the MCU are likely over. Star Tom Holland has spoken about future post-Marvel Spider-Man products, and Jeff Goldblum's reaction to the news was suitably Goldblum-esque. At least we'll always have Ultimate Alliance 3 for all our Spider-Man related team-ups. Info from Gamespot.com

When Stephen King's classic novel It was first published in 1987, it was, at that point, one of the writer's longest books. It's not surprising the movie adaptation has been released as two separate films, with a combined running time of around five hours. Nevertheless, director Andy Muschietti has revealed that he is keen to release even longer director's cuts of both movies.Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Muschietti stated that fans might be able to see what is missing from both the first 2017 movie and next month's It: Chapter 2, at some point. "It hopefully will be released as a director's cut, which is something that I'm looking forward to, including the director's cut of the first one," he said. "To this point, I'm not sure what those versions are, but I'd really, really like to make a director's cut of both movies."These comments follow those that Muschietti made earlier this month when the running time of It: Chapter 2 was first announced. Although it still clocks in at an epic 2 hours 45 minutes, it was cut down from 4 hours. "At the beginning, when you're writing and building the beats of the story, everything that you put in there seems very essential to the story," he said. "However, when you have the movie finally edited and it's 4 hours long, you realise that some of the events and some of the beats can be easily lifted but the essence of the story remains intact."It: Chapter 2 stars James McAvoy as Bill Denbrough, Jessica Chastain as Beverly, Bill Hader as Richie, James Ransone as Eddie, Andy Bean as Stan, and Isaiah Mustafa as Mike. Bill Skarsgård also returns as Pennywise, one of the guises of the terrifying interdimensional entity of the title. It releases on September 6. Check out the most recent trailer.Although full reviews of the movie are yet to appear online, early twitter reports did start appearing last week. For more, read GameSpot's guide to 2019's biggest upcoming horror movies. Info from Gamespot.com

The new season of DC Universe's Titans is just days away, and after a battle with Trigon, everything has changed. The latest season will see new members join the ranks and a new villain to battle. And you can see it all in the latest trailer below.The second season of Titans arrives on DC Universe on Friday, September 6. In this year's offering, Dick Grayson (Brenton Thwaites) reforms the Titans in the official Titans Tower along with Rachel (Teagan Croft), Gar (Ryan Potter), and Jason Todd (Curran Walters) to hone and train their abilities. The group is joined by Hawk (Alan Ritchson), Dove (Minka Kelly), and Wonder Girl (Connor Leslie) this year, and there's a new villain on the horizon, Deathstroke (Esai Morales). If that wasn't enough, then fans will be pretty excited to learn that Conner Kent (Joshua Orpin) will be joining this season along with his pet dog Krypto--both were introduced in the post-credit sequence at the end of Season 1.Yes, that was also Rose Wilson (Chelsea Zhang)--Deathstroke's daughter--in the trailer, training with Dick. Once again, the theme of family will play a major part in the season, in between people getting beaten, bloodied, and sometimes, murdered. Titans is a darker, more adult take on DC's Teen Titans, and while that may seem unappetizing, considering the DC Cinematic Universe's darker and grittier take on superheroes, what sets Titans apart is that it's for a mature audience and doesn't pull punches. Last year, the first trailer for the series infamously featured Dick Grayson saying "F*** Batman." The tone was very fitting for the story in the first season. Hopefully, it is for the second as well.Titans Season 2 comes to DC Universe on September 6.Info from Gamespot.com

Epic Games has rolled out another update for Fortnite. Patch 10.20 is now live across all platforms, and as usual, it adds another new item to the free-to-play battle royale game, as well as something a bit more unexpected: a Borderlands crossover event to promote the upcoming release of Borderlands 3. Here are the patch notes and a look at the newly added skin and other items.Headlining this week's update is the Fortnite X Mayhem event. Players can visit Borderlands setting Pandora via a new Rift Zone, which transforms the game's visuals to resemble the cel-shaded style of Borderlands. Aside from the change in graphics, you generate shield if you're in the area long enough without taking any damage. There is also an assortment of challenges to complete and Borderlands-themed rewards to unlock, as well as a Borderlands Psycho Bundle cosmetics pack to purchase from the game's store, which includes a Claptrap you can carry around on your back. The crossover event runs until September 10. You can see the skin, back bling, and other items and rewards added as part of the event below.Fortnite Claptrap's Eye Challenge GuideFortnite Vault Symbols Challenge GuideAdditionally, this week brings a new throwable item called the Shield Bubble. As its name suggests, it creates a protective bubble that lasts for 30 seconds and negates projectiles and explosives, although other players are still able to walk through it. The Shield Bubble can be found as floor loot or in chests, supply drops, and vending machines.Rounding out the patch are some balance changes and adjustments. As Epic previously announced, the controversial BRUTE mechs have finally been nerfed. The developer has also re-enabled the recent Junk Rift item following an issue with it, while the Storm Flip, Drum Gun, and Storm Scout Sniper Rifle have all been vaulted.You can see all of the changes and additions Epic has made to Fortnite: Battle Royale below, while the full patch notes can be found on the developer's website.Fortnite: Battle Royale Update 10.20 Patch NotesWeapons & ItemsShield Bubble Rare item.Found from Floor Loot, Chests, Supply Drops, and Vending Machines.Lasts for 30 seconds.Creates a large bubble that blocks projectiles and explosives. However, players can still run through it. Projectiles and explosives can be fired from inside the bubble but cannot go outside of it.The bubble’s emitter has 400 HP. Destroying it deactivates the bubble.B.R.U.T.E. The B.R.U.T.E.’s map icon will remain visible to all players after players board one. The icon will follow the vehicle as it moves. This is to increase awareness of a B.R.U.T.E.’s presence and location to all players in the match.The B.R.U.T.E. changes below were implemented between August 22-23. Decreased the maximum amount of rockets fired by the B.R.U.T.E. in a single charge from 10 to 6.Decreased the rate at which the rockets are fired from the B.R.U.T.E. by 56%.The B.R.U.T.E. no longer grants materials to the driver and passenger when stomping or dashing through the environment.Returned the explosion radius of B.R.U.T.E. missiles back to their original range. We had decreased the explosion radius by 42% in the August 22 hotfix. This change in particular felt like an overswing, making it too difficult for the B.R.U.T.E to hit targets with less rockets and mobility. So on August 23 we brought the damage radius back (in core modes) to where it was before August 22. We’re continuing to closely evaluate the B.R.U.T.E. changes to make sure they align with our goals.As of v10.20, these changes are now also in Arena & Tournament playlists.Increased the dash cooldown from 3 seconds to 5 seconds.Decreased the velocity gained from boosting while in air by 33%.Adjusted the variability of spawn rates for storm phases 1, 2, and 3 in core modes. Note: These adjustments do not affect the spawn rates in Arena and Tournament playlists. You can find those spawn rates in the v10.10 Patch Notes.Storm phase 1 Increased the maximum number of B.R.U.T.E. spawns from 5 to 6.Reduced the chance for 0 B.R.U.T.E.s to spawn from 29% to 14.3%.New spawn rates 14.3% chance to spawn 0.14.3% chance to spawn 1.14.3% chance to spawn 2.14.3% chance to spawn 3.14.3% chance to spawn 4.14.3% chance to spawn 5.14.3% chance to spawn 6.Old spawn rates 29% chance to spawn 0.14.3% chance to spawn 1.14.3% chance to spawn 2.14.3% chance to spawn 3.14.3% chance to spawn 4.14.3% chance to spawn 5.Storm phase 2 Increased the maximum number of B.R.U.T.E. spawns from 3 to 5.New spawn rates 16.7% chance to spawn 0.16.7% chance to spawn 1.16.7% chance to spawn 2.16.7% chance to spawn 3.16.7% chance to spawn 4.16.7% chance to spawn 5.Old spawn rates 25% chance to spawn 0.25% chance to spawn 1.25% chance to spawn 2.25% chance to spawn 3.Storm phase 3 New spawn rates 25% chance to spawn 025% chance to spawn 125% chance to spawn 225% chance to spawn 3Old spawn rates 33% chance to spawn 133% chance to spawn 233% chance to spawn 3Decreased the material cost of using the gunner’s overshield from 200 to 75.Increased the Health of the B.R.U.T.E from 1000 to 1250.Junk Rift The Junk Rift has been re-enabled in all modes.Vaulted Storm FlipDrum GunStorm Scout Sniper RifleBug FixesFixed an issue in which the Junk Rift was not destroying B.R.U.T.E.s on impact.Weapons and items received from Vending Machines no longer differ from the weapons and items displayed upon receiving them.Fixed an issue in which Chug Splashes were able to be deployed quicker than intended.The Combat Shotgun no longer becomes more inaccurate for a short period of time after players swap to it from a weapon best used while aiming down sights (such as Sniper Rifles).Shockwaves now properly affect members of the Horde.Fixed an issue in which Small Shield Potions would not fill players’ Shield to 50 if it was at 49.Fixed an issue in which Stink Bombs would do less damage to players using a B.R.U.T.E.Gunners in a B.R.U.T.E. who aren’t accompanied by a driver will no longer have an obstructed view while in the volcano vortex.Hoverboards can no longer be ridden by a B.R.U.T.E.The damage state of a B.R.U.T.E. now appears when players with a vehicle Wrap equipped enter a B.R.U.T.E. that was previously unoccupied.Reloading a B.R.U.T.E.’s shotgun no longer makes it unable to fire missiles.Fixed an issue involving the B.R.U.T.E.’s air slam dealing more damage to Horde spawners than intended.The self-destruct timer of a B.R.U.T.E. can no longer be paused.Switching seats in or exiting a B.R.U.T.E. while it is loading missiles no longer makes it unable to emote.Entering a B.R.U.T.E. no longer causes players to lose the ability to use weapons or items on exit.GameplayPandora At the oasis near Paradise Palms, a Rift Beacon has created the Pandora Rift Zone. Part of the Fortnite X Mayhem collab.This Rift Zone highly resembles the planet Pandora. However, it’s more than just a model; even the rules of the planet apply! While at the Rift Zone, players will begin to generate Shield after 4 seconds of not taking damage.Pandora will be available until September 10.Tilted Town Added traversable paths that connect the town to the surrounding hills. This is to improve the experience in late-game circles that take place at Tilted Town.Returned the time between subsequent Turbo Build placements from 0.05 seconds to 0.15. This is intended to level the playing field regarding ping when it comes to turtling.The first placement of a structure using Turbo Build remains the same.Moving Storm Safezones will no longer move while shrinking in the later phases of a match.Note: This change does not affect Arena and Tournament playlists.This change was implemented on August 23.Bug FixesGoing inside the Tilted Town Rift Zone while using a B.R.U.T.E. no longer causes the screen filter and no-building effect to remain after leaving the Rift Zone.Getting knocked out of a B.R.U.T.E. no longer causes players to enter an unintended Down But Not Out state in which they’re able to walk/run and unable to be revived.Fixed an issue in which members of the Horde would not attack players in a B.R.U.T.E.Damaging a B.R.U.T.E. no longer counts towards the Storm Surge damage threshold.Players inside indestructible buildings can no longer be damaged by a Junk Rift.Destroying a Chest or ammo container by destroying the object it is placed on will now open it.Art & AnimationBug FixesFixed an issue in which Catalyst’s left arm would clip through multiple backpacks in the lobby while idle.The Y0ND3R Outfit and EQ Wrap now animate correctly on PlayStation 4.Boarding a B.R.U.T.E. inside the Tilted Town Rift Zone and then exiting the Rift Zone while in the B.R.U.T.E. no longer causes the player’s Outfit to be unable to return to the equipped Outfit.AudioAdjusted the shape of the Junk Rift’s audio attenuation from a sphere to a capsule. This is to make Junk Rift objects more audible when spawned up high. Reduced the volume of the Minigun’s overheat audio.Bug FixesThe Frag Grenade’s fuse sound no longer occurs as it is thrown.The Battle Bus’ audio no longer plays from the wrong location on Starter Island.Fixed an issue in which the spawn sound effects of Junk Rift objects would not play if the thrown projectile hit a player.UIBug FixesFixed an issue involving players being unable to see Challenges upon logging in for the first time during Season X.The input UI for the B.R.U.T.E.’s gunner mode no longer displays the wrong inputs for players using a controller.Fixed an issue in which the player icon wouldn’t update properly while players have their Locker Outfit set to Random.A rounding error no longer occurs in the Health and Shield meters after applying Bandages or Small Shields.Fixed an issue that caused the Social Panel to show an incorrect set of Team Members.ReplayLocal replays now have the same HUD as that of server/broadcast replays.After a player is eliminated in a replay, the camera will now follow their teammates or the player who eliminated them.Reordered and slightly modified the replay HUD controls. As part of this, the button used to access the player list has been removed. However, players can still access the player list using the map screen.On August 20, we disabled server streaming replays on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One to improve stability and address performance issues.Bug FixesFixed an issue in which some of the smaller Junk Rift objects would not be hidden in replay rewinds after hitting the ground.Thrown Junk Rift projectiles no longer duplicate in replays.Junk Rift objects hitting the ground in replays no longer causes assets to appear.Fixed an issue involving the Junk Rift’s audio effects not occurring in replays.MobileiOS will now optimize content during players’ first run of the game after patching. This will help reduce hitching and load times when waiting for the Battle Bus to leave.60FPS support has been re-enabled for iPhone 8.Updated the images that appear on-screen during the patching process.Bug FixesPlaylist tiles, “New” tiles, and Event page tiles will now display the correct images.Fixed collision issues between characters and some cosmetics.Fixed an audio issue when using the B.R.U.T.E on Android.Backing out of cinematics no longer causes a black screen.The font alignment has been corrected in the Challenges menu.Fixed an issue in which ammo belts would float while players were in a B.R.U.T.E.Fixed an issue in which Autofire was active against some vehicles.Info from Gamespot.com

Control is the latest mind-bending thriller from Remedy Entertainment, the studio behind games like Alan Wake and Quantum Break. Reviews have been largely positive, but how long can you expect the experience to last?According to GameSpot's review staff, completing the main quest in Control will take roughly 15 hours, if you don't participate in many side-quests. If you take on lots of side-quests or scour the various hidden documents, that estimate would go up, so 15 hours is around the minimum you can expect.Control currently has a generally positive review score on GameSpot sister site Metacritic, and GameSpot's own Control review was similarly complimentary. Reviewer Peter Brown praised the game's gorgeous art style and stylish combat, while also noting that it introduces complex, thought-provoking concepts."It's not often that a game invades my thoughts the way Control has," Brown wrote. "I'm at the point where I want to consume every last thing it has to offer. And if I'm honest, it also makes me want to go back and replay Remedy's past games, too. Sure, it's a faulty metroidvania in some respects, but there are so many exceptional qualities afoot that Control handily deflects any momentary ire. I can't wait to take part in discussions about the game, to see what others have figured out, and to better understand where it all fits into Jesse's story."If you're considering picking up Control, the game is already on sale at Amazon and Walmart. The PS4 version is $50.94 and the Xbox One version for $49.94.See Control on AmazonThe 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

We're quickly nearing the end of Destiny 2's second year, and the arrival of Shadowkeep. The Solstice of Heroes event has come to a close, but while there's still time to do Moments of Triumph, the next month or so of Destiny 2 is likely to be a bit slower than the rest of the Season of Opulence. Now is a good time to clear out your Vault and chase the game's best armor and weapons--like the armor pieces from the Dreaming City, which often carry Enhanced perks that will be useful even after Armor 2.0 drops with Shadowkeep. And a great way to get them quickly is with weekly Ascendant Challenges.As always, we've continued to rotate through the available Ascendant Challenges; the specifics of what you have to do are the same, but it's not immediately obvious where you need to go or what's going to happen inside. Below, you'll find a guide to help you out.Before you try to tackle the Ascendant Challenge, the same requirements as always hold true; most notably, you need a Tincture of Queensfoil. This is a consumable item that you'll happen upon while playing in the Dreaming City, although you can also buy them. Using a Tincture gives you the Ascendance buff, which allows you to see a Taken portal. It's this portal you must go through to complete the Ascendant Challenge. Along with a Tincture, you have to grab the Ascendant Challenge bounty from Petra in the Dreaming City; it's through this that you actually get your Powerful gear.For the current challenge, the portal is located in Rheasilvia. In the northeast corner, head inside a building and go straight as far as you can. Turn right, and then go left in the next area to reach Harbinger's Seclude. Go up a set of stairs and out the doorway on the right. Head straight through this area, through another doorway, and continue straight in the next zone. At the end of a bridge you'll see a statue covered in Taken Blight balls; look for hidden Ascendant platforms to appear in the big open area in front of the statue starting on the right side of the room that will take you to the top, or jump up the blights themselves to reach the portal on top of the statue's head. Check out the video above for a walkthrough. If you struggle to get up, take out your ghost and you'll see some invisible platforms just off the slide of the area that can help you get up.Going through the portal transports you to the Keep of Honed Edges in the Ascendant Plane. Platform your way across a series of rocks and you'll find an area with three knights who are immune to damage. Kill all of the other enemies and the barrier protecting a sword will go away, allowing you to pick up the relic.At this point, more enemies spawn in and one knight will begin attacking you. Kill the knight, and the other two will join the fray along with additional enemies. Take them all out, and you'll again have to platform across a series of rocks, now with enemies to make things more challenging. There is debris moving through the area, and at least certain things you step on will disappear after a short period of time, so make sure not to linger. Make your way toward a platform with a large blue object on it to complete the challenge.As in previous weeks, the chest you receive at the end of the Ascendant Challenge isn't anything special. But the bounty you get from Petra offers Powerful gear for completing it; this can help to boost your Power level, so ensuring you have the bounty is essential.Meanwhile, the quest for Thorn should keep players busy for a bit. It also represents another step forward in one of the biggest, most interesting running stories in all of Destiny lore--check out our lore catch-up guide for everything you need to know about the famous gun, its famous wielder, and what's going on with the Drifter as the Season of the Drifter continues.Info from Gamespot.com

Epic has kicked off a Borderlands 3 crossover event in Fortnite: Battle Royale. Not only are there new Borderlands cosmetics to purchase from the in-game store, there's a variety of special, limited-time challenges to complete and Borderlands-inspired rewards to unlock--and unlike the standard weekly challenges, these are available to everyone, even if you don't own a Season X Battle Pass.Most of the challenges are fairly straightforward and involve searching for loot or eliminating opponents within the Pandora Rift Zone, but one of the trickier tasks asks you to search different Vault Symbols. If you're not sure where those can be found, we've put together this map and guide to help you out.Where To Find Vault Symbol LocationsThe Pandora Rift Zone is located in the desert, to the south of Paradise Palms, so you'll first need to head there to take on this challenge. The Vault Symbols you need to search for are the Borderlands logo, and they can be found spraypainted on various objects around the area. There are several scattered around the Rift Zone, but you only need to find three of them to complete the challenge. We've marked down a few of the ones we've found on the map below. How To Complete The ChallengeOnce you know where to look, all you need to do is track down three of the Vault Symbols and interact with them. You don't need to find all three within the same match, but you do need to search different symbols in order for your progress to count, so you can't return to the same one in different matches. Once you've searched all three symbols, you'll unlock a Vault Symbol banner.The Borderlands crossover event is running until September 10, so you have until then to complete all of these special Borderlands challenges. If you manage to complete all six before the end of the event, you'll earn a special wrap for your troubles. The event kicked off as part of Fortnite's 10.20 update, which also introduced the new Shield Bubble item to the game. If you need help completing any other challenges from this season, be sure to check out our ongoing Season X challenges roundup for more tips and guides.Info from Gamespot.com

Hopefully, you're ready to get terrified again, because Midsommar--one of the best horror films of the year so far--is heading back to theaters. This time around, though, there's even more of it. An unrated director's cut of Midsommar opens in select theaters nationwide on Friday, August 30.According to a press release, the new cut of the film includes additional scenes plus extended versions of scenes already in the movie. While no other details are given, GameSpot previously spoke with Midsommar and Hereditary director Ari Aster about a deleted scene he was sad to cut. "There [was] a very big argument between Dani and Christian in the middle. That was the only time that we see Dani fight back and argue with Christian, and that was a big debate in the edit room, about whether we keep that or lose that," he explained. "If you told me that I would have cut that scene before we went into production, I would have told you that you were crazy."Thankfully, with the director's cut, Aster has the chance to address that regret and work it back into the movie. Still, that's merely one of the scenes that was cut from the film--which had a first cut running time of 3 hours, 45 minutes--and there's no telling what else he's added back in. Whatever winds up being added, the trailer for the film sure makes it look absolutely disturbing.In his review of Midsommar, which initially released in July, GameSpot's Michael Rougeau called the film, "an incredibly strong follow-up to Hereditary." He concluded that, "for those who don't mind a strange and terrifying trip, Midsommar is a movie to watch again and again and again."Now, thanks to the new cut, you're going to have that chance before the film comes to Blu-ray. Midsommar: The Director's Cut hits select theaters on August 30.Info from Gamespot.com