We've learned kind of a lot about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, this year's remake of the 2007 shooter, since it was announced earlier this year--but almost all of the information we currently have about the game is focused on its story. While Modern Warfare sees the return of some old characters, it's telling a new tale when it releases this fall. But at the same time, developer Infinity Ward has been mostly silent about the game's multiplayer side, outside of details about the addition of cross-play to the game. That changes with the announcement of a new multiplayer game type coming in Modern Warfare, called "Gunfight."Infinity Ward showed off Gunfight in a livestream that let Twitch personalities duke it out in the new mode. Gunfight drills down Call of Duty multiplayer to its essence with super-fast two-versus-two matches that take place on small maps. Players face off against each other over multiple rounds, and the first team to take down six rounds wins the whole match. Speed is the key to Gunfight: Matches run on a 40-second timer, and if you haven't wiped out the opposing duo by then, a flag appears in the center of the map. The first team to control the area around the flag for three seconds wins the round; each round wraps up in about a minute or less.We had a chance to play Gunfight last month during Infinity Ward's Modern Warfare preview event, and the mode was impressive. It streamlines Call of Duty multiplayer significantly--you don't mess around with equipment, Killstreaks, or loadouts when you fire up a match. Instead, the match assigns a set of equipment to all players each round, so everyone is evenly matched with the same gear. Thus, it's a mode that's all about outsmarting and outplaying your opponents with your skills, rather than your weapons.Gunfight has three maps: Pine, which is set in a forest; Stack, a container yard in the desert; and King, a warehouse training area that feels a lot like Captain Price's plywood-and-spray paint training ground from the original Modern Warfare. We played on King, which was small enough that it was almost impossible to avoid encounters, but just large and diverse enough that you could give your enemies the slip just long enough to create ambushes. The center of the map included a two-story wooden walkway that added the ability to get up and around other players, while the sides included cargo containers with windows where it was possible to hide out (or get pinned down and killed by a well-placed grenade).The speedy nature of Gunfight and ever-changing weapon loadout means you don't have much to rely on but your skill and reflexes. King has lots of wooden cover scattered around the map that gives you a chance to hide or break your opponent's line of sight, but there is no regenerating health in Gunfight, so you either have to commit to a fight or be quick and smart about evading your enemies. And since rounds are all over within about a minute, battles become just as much about mind games as about covering your teammate. Working together is pretty much essential, but things happen fast enough in Gunfight that it leaves room for one player to pull off a clutch win from a disadvantaged position.Our time with Gunfight was brief, but it was a blast. The mode is an excellent reminder of what gives Call of Duty's multiplayer its lasting popularity. Strip back all the trappings of unlocking Killstreaks, combining perks, and leveling up guns, and you're left with solid gunplay and smart map design that facilitates teamwork and intense, fast-paced battles. The speed and intensity of the mode make it a nice change of pace from what players have come to expect in the Call of Duty series.There's more to Modern Warfare's multiplayer that Infinity Ward hasn't shown off, including how its cross-play will work, and how the game will integrate character progression throughout all its game modes. Infinity Ward is showing off the rest of its multiplayer offerings in a livestream on Twitch at 10 a.m. on August 1.Info from Gamespot.com

With the Steam Summer Sale behind us and Amazon Prime Day 2019 knocking on the door, July has become a non-stop deals bonanza for gamers. Tossing another sale onto the pile, Green Man Gaming is offering discounts of up to 60% off Steam codes for Japanese publisher Square Enix's games. The deals end on July 15.This sale really demonstrates why Square Enix has endured as one of the most prolific JRPG publishers in the industry for decades. Beyond the obviously immense scope of the entire mainline Final Fantasy series (let alone its countless spin-offs), Square Enix's deep bench is on display, which spans from early, genre-defining classics, such as Chrono Trigger and Secret of Mana, to more recent entries like Dragon Quest Heroes II. The publisher's success has been so enduring that it has lately turned toward developing new games that are primarily driven by nostalgia for its earlier titles, like I am Setsuna. Check out the highlights below:Save up to 50% on Square Enix games for PC at Green Man Gaming »Final Fantasy III -- $8 ($16)Final Fantasy IV -- $8 ($16)Final Fantasy V -- $8 ($16)Final Fantasy VI -- $8 ($16)Final Fantasy VII -- $9.60 ($12)Final Fantasy VIII -- $6 ($12)Final Fantasy IX -- $16.80 ($21)Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster -- $24 ($30)Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age -- $40 ($60)Final Fantasy XIII -- $8 ($16)Final Fantasy XIII-2 -- $10 ($20)Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII -- $10 ($20)Final Fantasy XV: Windows Edition -- $25 ($50)Chrono Trigger -- $7.50 ($15)Secret of Mana -- $20 ($40)Dragon Quest Heroes: Slime Edition -- $20 ($40)Dragon Quest Heroes II -- $30 ($60)I am Setsuna -- $16 ($40)Romancing Saga 2 -- $18.75 ($25)It's also worth noting that you can save 20% on featured upcoming titles at Green Man Gaming by using the code SAVE20.Prime Day 2019 starts on Monday, July 15 where this sale leaves off, and as always will include a huge variety of great deals for gamers on any platform. HyperX has already announced its Prime Day deals, which include gaming PC keyboards and headsets. If you can't wait until Monday, Dell's own Black Friday in July sale is happening right now, transitioning directly into Cyber Monday in July next week. Both sales include some serious discounts on gaming laptops, desktops, and monitors that are worth checking out.See more Amazon Prime Day 2019 coverage:Everything You Need To Know About Amazon Prime Day 2019Not-Prime Day 2019: All The Best Sales That Aren't On AmazonFree Apex Legends Skins Coming To Twitch Prime Members For Prime DayGameStop Kicks Off Huge Summer Sale Just Before Prime DayTarget Deal Days Sale Announced, Overlaps With Amazon Prime DayEbay Sale Might Have You Rooting For Amazon To Crash During Prime DayNew Exclusive Star Wars Funko Pop Launching For Amazon Prime DayEarly Prime Day Perk Includes Free Rewards For Red Dead 2 Online, GTA 5 OnlineThe Free PC Games Twitch Prime Members Can Claim In JulyBest PS4 Deals On Games, Consoles, And MoreInfo from Gamespot.com

While retailers are offering game discounts left and right with Amazon Prime Day on the horizon, nothing beats free, and PC game Age of Wonders III is free to claim at Steam now until Monday, July 15. Once you add the game to your account, it'll be yours to keep, so if you're even remotely interested, you might as well grab it now. At full price, it sells for $30.Age of Wonders III is a 4X turn-based strategy game with a high-fantasy fictional setting. A mix of empire-building, role-playing, and warfare, Age of Wonders III places you in the role of a ruler (with six different RPG-style leader classes, such as sorcerer and rogue) to explore the world map, negotiate with and battle other empires, build and improve your own civilization, and more. The latest game in the series, Age of Wonders: Planetfall, actually releases in just a few weeks on August 6, so this is a good chance to give the series a try if you've never played it. Plus, all DLC for Age of Wonders III is also 50% off right now.Get Age of Wonders III for free at Steam »The game earned a 7/10 in GameSpot's Age of Wonders III review for its enjoyable tactical combat, streamlined empire management, and balanced randomization."Age of Wonders III is a well-crafted strategy game that doesn't let itself get bogged down in needless busywork. It pushes your focus onto its strongest suit, the battlefield while keeping everything else in the background," wrote critic Maxwell McGee. "Some smart elements of randomness help keep you on your toes after multiple sessions, though you will find several go-to strategies still apply regardless of the sort of army you lead. Age of Wonders III is the welcome return of a long-absent strategy series and a tactically rewarding game."Info from Gamespot.com

Netflix has partnered up with Zack Snyder to create a new, as of yet untitled, anime series centered around Norse mythology with the help of storyboard artist and long-time collaborator Jay Oliva, whose credits include Snyder projects like Justice League and 300: Rise of an Empire.Details of the project are still shrouded in mystery, but the series will add to Netflix's growing roster of original anime projects including shows like Neo Yokio and Castlevania, as well as their recently released (and highly contentious) version of the classic Neon Genesis Evangelion. In a statement to Variety, Netflix's director of anime programming, John Derderian, said "Zack Snyder’s innovation in visual storytelling has pushed the industry forward and established him as one of the most distinctive filmmakers of his generation. We are beyond excited to partner with him and his exceptional team to bring the iconic characters and stories of Norse mythology to life in his inimitable style."While the name and plot of the new series have been left up to the imagination, it's safe to assume we'll be treated to the Snyder-version of some classic Norse gods and heroes like Loki, Thor, Odin, and Hela--probably featuring some good ol' fashioned Vikings with greased up, rock hard abs tossed in there for good measure. We all saw 300, right?Snyder is currently at work on another Netflix project, Army of the Dead, a movie that was conceived of as a sequel to Snyder's Dawn of the Dead reboot from 2004. Army of the Dead will mark Snyder's return after a two-year directorial hiatus following the release of Justice League. Info from Gamespot.com

Armored Mewtwo has arrived in Pokemon Go, but that isn't the only Legendary appearing in the hit mobile game this weekend. As a reward for completing enough Global Challenges during the recent Pokemon Go Fest event in Dortmund, Germany, developer Niantic is bringing another one of the three Legendary dogs from Pokemon Gold and Silver, Entei, back to Raid Battles for one day only this Sunday, July 14.Entei has only appeared a handful of times in Pokemon Go, so this weekend's Raid Day is a good opportunity to add one to your collection if you had missed your previous chances. However, the Legendary Pokemon will only be back for a brief window of time, so you'll want to be prepared if you're hoping to capture one. To help you get ready for the event, we've rounded up all the most important details about the upcoming Entei Raid Day below.Start TimesLike Pokemon Go's monthly Community Day events, the Entei Raid Day will be held around the world, but it will only run for three hours, from 4-7 PM local time. During that window, you'll be able to encounter Entei in five-star Raids. Once the event ends, however, Entei will leave Pokemon Go once again, so you only have a couple of hours to battle and catch some before the Legendary departs.Shiny EnteiEntei will be a common sight in Gyms during Sunday's Raid Day event, but you may also encounter a Shiny version of the Legendary when you participate in a Raid Battle. However, the odds of coming across a Shiny Entei are down strictly to luck, so if you're hoping to add one to your collection, you'll need to be persistent and visit as many Raids as you can during the event hours. How To Participate In RaidsBefore you can take part in a Raid Battle, you'll first need an item called a Raid Pass. You can get one of these for free each day from the first Photo Disc you spin at a Gym, but you can only carry one at a time, so you can't stockpile them ahead of the event. However, Niantic will be giving out up to five free Raid Passes during the Entei Raid Day, giving everyone a chance to participate in the event. You also have the option to purchase Raid Passes from Pokemon Go's in-game store.Once you've snagged a Raid Pass, you'll need to physically head to a Gym where an Entei Raid is taking place. There will be plenty of those occurring during the event hours, so you shouldn't have any trouble finding one, particularly if you live in a metropolitan area. You'll then need to team up with other players in-person and battle the Legendary; if you manage to defeat it, everyone who participated in the Raid will receive a handful of Premier Balls and a chance to capture it.Tips For Battling EnteiEntei is a pure Fire-type, so you'll want to use Water, Ground, and Rock Pokemon when battling it. There are plenty of options to choose from, but other Legendaries such as Kyogre and Groudon--both of which can be encountered through July's Field Research tasks--will prove to be very effective against it, as will strong Pokemon such as Rhyperior, Golem, and Tyranitar. While Dragon Pokemon don't have a type advantage over Entei, they'll resist its Fire attacks, making them viable options for rounding out your team.Other Pokemon Go Events And BonusesThe Entei Raid event isn't the only Global Challenge reward Niantic is giving players. Until July 16, you'll be able to receive triple the normal amount of XP for catching and hatching Pokemon. You'll also earn twice as much XP from Raids, and any Lucky Eggs you use will last for an hour rather than 30 minutes. There's a lot more happening in Pokemon Go beyond that this month. The aforementioned Armored Mewtwo will appear until July 31, while this month's Community Day takes place on July 21.Info from Gamespot.com

The ninth season of the hugely popular anthology show American Horror Story returns this fall. It's titled American Horror Story: 1984, and--as the name suggests--it'll take its inspiration from horror movies of the 1980s. Creator Ryan Murphy has now released the show's official cast announcement via a new Instagram video.The video starts in a spooky cabin, with a shadowy, hooded figure walking ominously towards us, before the smooth sounds of Dan Hartman's "I Can Dream About You," kick in on the soundtrack. We then see the show's main characters in spectacular '80s clothes with a range of impressive hair-dos. The video then cuts back to the creepy cabin, as the young stars continue to pose for the camera. The cast includes Emma Roberts, Cody Fern, Gus Kenworthy, Billie Lourd, Matthew Morrison, Angelica Ross, DeRon Horton, and Zach Villa--check it out below. View this post on InstagramTo celebrate the first day of filming the NINTH Season of AMERICAN HORROR STORY, here's the official 1984 cast announcement along with some amazing 80s lewks. Enjoy!A post shared by Ryan Murphy (@mrrpmurphy) on Jul 11, 2019 at 9:25am PDT American Horror Story: 1984 premieres on September 18 on FX. While full plot details are currently unknown, we do know that the season will be set a summer camp. The first teaser, released in April, suggests that it will take inspiration from '80s summer camp slasher movies, such as Friday the 13th, The Burning, and Sleepaway Camp.While Roberts, Lourd, Fern, and Grossman have all appeared in previous seasons of the show, one series regular who won't featured much--or possibly at all-- is Sarah Paulson. As reported by Variety, Paulson won't have "a significant role" in Season 9, and the most we can expect to see her in is a cameo.For more American Horror Story coverage on GameSpot, check out our look at how the previous 8 seasons are connected.Info from Gamespot.com

Creative Assembly, the developer behind the hugely popular first-person survival horror game Alien: Isolation, has been working on a new IP. The studio has remained rather secretive on its latest project, but a new job opening at Creative Assembly hints that the game could be a hero-based shooter.First noticed by VG247, Creative Assembly is looking for a lead hero designer to work on "a ground-breaking FPS." The role asks for someone who can lead the creative process for "exciting playable characters" that each have "a range of amazing thought and play provoking specialties." It sounds like Creative Assembly is designing a first-person shooter game that features a cast of diverse playable characters that each possess their own unique set of skills and abilities, much like Overwatch, Rainbow Six: Siege, and Apex Legends.The lead hero designer role also asks applicants to have a "broad understanding of monetization, rewards, and art production" and a willingness to provide "guidance on visual design and cosmetics." This further reinforces the comparison to the hero-based shooters listed above, as all three feature cosmetics tied to some form of microtransactions.Earlier job postings at Creative Assembly have referred to the developer's new title as a tactical shooter, but not much else is publicly known about the game. Given that hero shooters have been done for a while now, it's unlikely the "ground-breaking" description of the game is in reference to hero-focused combat. What's more likely is that Creative Assembly is designing a game that utilizes hero-based combat in a genre that hasn't been done much of before, similarly to how Respawn innovated on hero-focused shooters by putting those mechanics into a battle royale game.Info from Gamespot.com

Fortnite's Week 10 challenges are now live on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch, and mobile devices, which means we're nearing the end of Season 9. Most of this week's challenges are fairly self-explanatory and shouldn't pose too much of a problem, but one that'll require a bit of legwork to complete asks you to visit public service announcement signs in Neo Tilted, Pressure Plant, or Mega Mall. If you aren't sure where those are located, we've put together a map of the public service announcements signs and instructions on where to find them below. Here's what you need to do.Where Are The Public Service Announcement Sign Locations?As the challenge states, the public service announcement signs can be found in three different locations around the map: Neo Tilted, Pressure Plant, and Mega Mall. Each area is home to several of the signs, which resemble propaganda posters, but you only need to visit a total of five in order to complete the challenge. We've marked all the signs we've found in each area on the map below. How To Complete The ChallengeOnce you know where to look, completing this challenge will simply be a matter of making your way to the right area and walking up to the signs. As you approach one, a notification will pop up informing you that you've made progress, so simply repeat the process enough times and you should finish the challenge easily enough. There's no set order in which to visit the signs, so you can visit all five within the same area if you so choose. If you need a closer look at where the signs are located, you can watch us complete the challenge in the video above.Fortnite Season 9, Week 10 ChallengesFreeUse an Air Strike in different matches (3) -- 5 Battle StarsDeal damage to opponents with Shotguns (500) -- 5 Battle StarsSearch Ammo Boxes in a single match (7) -- 10 Battle StarsPremiumVisit public service announcement signs in Neo Tilted, Pressure Plant, or Mega Mall (5) -- 5 Battle StarsStage 1/3: Collect Wood from a Pirate Ship or Viking Ship – 2 Battle Stars Stage 2/3: Collect Stone from a Fork Knife or Umbrella – 2 Battle StarsStage 3/3: Collect Metal from a Robot Factory – 1 Battle StarEliminate opponents in Pleasant Park or Paradise Palms (3) -- 10 Battle StarsDamage opponents with a pickaxe (200) -- 5 Battle StarsFortnite's Week 10 challenges arrive on the heels of the game's third 9.30 content update. This was another fairly minor one, only introducing one new item to Battle Royale mode: the Air Strike, a throwable canister that calls in a hail of missiles on opponents and structures. In fact, you'll need to use the Air Strike in three different matches in order to complete another one of this week's challenges.Now that Week 10's challenges are live, Season 9 is officially winding down, but you still have some time to complete any outstanding challenges and unlock more of this season's Battle Pass rewards. If you need help, we have guides for all the trickier tasks in our complete Fortnite Season 9 challenges roundup. You also still have until July 16 to complete all of the 14 Days of Summer challenges. Each one unlocks a special summer-themed reward, and if you finish all 14, you'll earn a special Smoothie back bling.Info from Gamespot.com

Following the recent PS4 beta, Capcom has shared another new trailer Monster Hunter World's upcoming Iceborne expansion. This video, which you can watch above, shows off a couple of new monsters variants players will be able to hunt--along with a returning favorite--and showcases more of the new and improved Gathering Hub where they'll be spending their time between quests.As teased in the game's previous trailer, the fiery Glavenus from Monster Hunter Generations will return in Iceborne. The expansion will also introduce some new subspecies monsters, which Capcom describes as "extreme, twisted variations that amp up the difficulty and require master-level hunting skills to defeat." We get a look at two of these in the new trailer. First is the Fulgur Anjanath, which can emit electricity rather than lighting. We also get a glimpse at the Ebony Odogaron, which is "more vicious than ever."Iceborne is set in the arctic Hoarfrost Reach, which features a new Gathering Hub that boasts some welcome improvements over the one found in the base game. This time around, you'll be able to access various facilities like the Smithy, Resource Center, and Argosy much more quickly thanks to their closer proximity. You'll also be able to decorate your room with different pieces of furniture and other decor, and Capcom says it will release a post-launch update that will allow other players to visit your room.Iceborne will introduce other gameplay tweaks as well. This time around, the difficulty will scale for two-player teams, and Palicos will be able to wield some new gadgets such as the Shieldspire Stooge or the Meowcano; the former is a "mobile decoy" that will draw the monster's attention, while the latter is a big jar that unleashes fireballs. You can read more about the upcoming expansion on Capcom's blog.Monster Hunter World: Iceborne launches for PS4 and Xbox One on September 6. The expansion is also coming to PC this winter, but no release date has been announced yet. You'll need to own a copy of the base game in order to play Iceborne, but Capcom is releasing a new Master Edition that bundles both together for $60.Info from Gamespot.com

As Nintendo fans, we're used to shelling out more than average for our games and accessories, but luckily, Amazon Prime Day is nearly here to save us some cash while giving us an excuse to spend even more money on Nintendo products. Whether you're looking to pick up your first Nintendo Switch, have a specific game in mind, or are just curious what kind of discounts will actually be available, you've come to the right place.While Amazon Prime Day doesn't officially kick off until Monday, July 15, the retail giant is already starting to discount many products in preparation for Prime Day. Plus, Amazon's biggest competitors are getting in on the deals action by throwing their own anti-Prime Day sales, including Walmart, Target, and GameStop, to name just a few. All that competition can only benefit shoppers, as Prime Day has gradually become the equivalent of Black Friday in the summer with record-low discounts on high-cost items (like game consoles). Even though the Nintendo Switch sells for $300, a lower price point than the Xbox One or PS4, its games and accessories get quite pricey, with Switch Pro controllers selling for $70 and first-party titles often remaining at $60 long after launch. That's why finding good deals on Switch products is even more exciting, and Prime Day is likely your best chance to find a ton of Switch discounts until Black Friday.Prime Day comes with an overwhelming amount of deals shoved in your face, so we're here to help make the experience a bit less stressful. Here are the best Nintendo Switch deals for Prime Day available now (and note that this story will continue to be updated as Prime Day really gets started next week).Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle - on sale for $20 at AmazonBest Nintendo Switch game dealsFrom GameStop's huge Summer Sale to Ebay's Hot Deals for Hot Days, there are plenty of discounts floating around already in anticipation of Prime Day; plus, Amazon itself already has some pretty notable price cuts available. Check out some of the great game deals you can snag already below.Bayonetta 2 + Bayonetta -- $49.94Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night -- $32.84Civilization VI -- $30Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy -- $29Diablo III Eternal Collection -- $45.91Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze -- $49.94Dragon Ball FighterZ -- $25.14Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 -- $20God Eater 3 -- $49.94Just Dance 2019 -- $20The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild -- $49.94Lego Marvel Superheroes 2 -- $20Mario Kart 8 Deluxe -- $49.67Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle -- $20Mario Tennis Aces -- $49Mortal Kombat 11 -- $40.82My Hero One's Justice -- $27.91NBA 2K19 -- $20Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch -- $41.86Octopath Traveler -- $45Overcooked 2 -- $30Pokemon: Let's Go Eevee -- $40Rayman Legends - Definitive Edition -- $19.93Splatoon 2 -- $38Starlink: Battle for Atlas Starter Pack -- $30Sushi Striker: The Way of the Sushido -- $9.97Tales of Vesperia - Definitive Edition -- $30Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes -- $20Wolfenstein: Youngblood - Deluxe Edition -- $32.84Xenoblade Chronicles 2 -- $48.49Yoshi's Crafted World -- $45Best Nintendo Switch console dealsEveryone's still buzzing about the announcement of a new $200 Switch model, the Switch Lite, but with it releasing in September, we wouldn't count on it getting discounted any time soon. If you're in the market for a Switch, your best bet is to grab the OG model during Prime Day. While listed at $300 normally, we've seen the Switch as low as $240 in the past, and we're willing to bet it drops steeply again over the next week.Of course, if you're willing to get a slightly used or refurbished model, you can already find the Switch cheaper at some retailers. But if you're holding out for a brand-new Switch to drop below $300, you may have to wait until Prime Day. When we start spotting deals, we'll include those here. It's worth mentioning there is a small perk for getting the console at GameStop right now, and that's a free Starlink: Battle for Atlas starter pack.Get a Starlink starter pack free when you buy a new Nintendo Switch console -- $300FastSnail Grips, 2-pack - on sale for $10.95 at AmazonBest Nintendo Switch accessory dealsAs we said earlier, Switch accessories are almost as notoriously expensive as the games themselves. But if the Switch is your primary gaming system, it definitely doesn't hurt to invest in at least a few essentials: a Pro controller, a hard-shell travel case, a microSD memory card, etc. More deals will start going live as Prime Day starts, but here are some of the best accessory deals available now.Car Charger for Nintendo Switch -- $16 ($29)FastSnail Grips (convert Joy-Cons to controllers) 2-pack -- $10.95 ($20)Gamecube Controller Adapter -- $13.98 ($20)GameCube-Style Gold or Silver Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch -- $40 ($50)Joy-Cons (various colors) -- $67-$70 ($80)Joy-Con Wheels (set of 2) -- $13 ($15)Orzly Protective Travel Case -- $9.88 ($14.88) ($5 coupon available, see discount at checkout)PowerA Joy-Con Charging Dock -- $20 ($30)PowerA Joy-Con Comfort Grips -- $9.88 ($15)PowerA Wireless Pro Controller -- starts at $44.88Samsung 256GB MicroSD Memory Card -- $37 ($50)SanDisk 128GB MicroSD Memory Card -- $25 ($35)Info from Gamespot.com

Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto's new studio, V1 Interactive, has finally revealed its first project. It is a sci-fi first-person shooter called Disintegration. The teaser trailer and key art, both of which you can see below, depict a mega-weapon of some sort.Disintegration is set to be "fully unveiled" during Gamescom next month, so keep checking back with GameSpot for more.Lehto is the president and game director at V1 Interactive. Before this, he released a teaser image that showed some of Disintegration's world that depicted a city/settlement that had seen better days. It gave off Destiny vibes."The opportunity to create not only a new game, but this entire studio has been exhilarating," Lehto said in a statement. "It is great to be able to share what this amazing team has been working on, and we can’t wait to introduce this new game that our team is building to the world next month."Disintegration will be published by Private Division, which is the indie publishing arm of Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption parent company Take-Two Interactive. Private Division is also publishing The Outer Worlds, which is the intriguing-looking sci-fi RPG from the Microsoft-owned Fallout: New Vegas developer Obsidian, along with the ambitious PC and console game Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey from Assassin's Creed creator Patrice Desilets. Disintegration is scheduled to launch in calendar year 2020. A specific release date has yet to be announced, while there is no word yet on platforms. Info from Gamespot.com

People on the internet were not happy with how Sonic the Hedgehog looked in the first trailer for the upcoming film. In response, Paramount announced that it would delay the movie by about three months to implement a new look for the super-fast hedgehog.The company has yet to show the new design, but producer Tim Miller (Deadpool) has seen it--and he thinks it's great. "I think fans will be pleased," Miller told Variety.Miller also spoke about how it all went down on the day they revealed Sonic's design to the world and it was swiftly criticised."Look, I was with fans and so was Jeff. When the s**t hit the fan, I went over there and said, 'The most important thing to do, man, is say, 'I f**ked up,'" Miller said. "He'd already sent a tweet out an hour before I got there. He's a good man. It was exactly the right way to handle that. The fans have a voice in this too. There's a right way to listen."In announcing the change, director Jeff Fowler thanked fans for their support and their criticism of Sonic's design. "The message is loud and clear... you aren't happy with the design and you want changes. It's going to happen. Everyone at Paramount and Sega are fully committed to making this character the BEST he can be," Fowler said.There were initial concerns that the VFX team for the Sonic movie would have to pull long hours to change Sonic's design and whatever other related tweaks may be coming. However, Fowler suggested this may not be the case, as he used the employee-friendly hashtag #novfxartistswereharmedinthemakingofthismovie when announcing the new release date of February 14, 2020.Sonic is voiced by Ben Schwartz, a seasoned actor who's been seen on Parks and Recreation and House of Lies, and also voiced characters in the new Duck Tales Show and BoJack Horseman. Dr. Robotnik is played by Jim Carrey.Fowler and Miller earned Oscar nominations for 2004's animated short film Gopher Broke. Info from Gamespot.com

New video game consoles are coming. Microsoft's Project Scarlett platform is scheduled for release in Holiday 2020, while Sony's next-generation PlayStation system is rumoured to release around that time as well. Both Scarlett and the PS5 will have disc drives, and retailer GameStop is pleased about that following some ongoing turmoil related to the all-digital Xbox One S model.The retailer's chief customer officer, Frank Hamlin, told GameSpot that both Microsoft and Sony are "keenly aware" that people want to have the option to play a disc if they want. Digital game sales and the popularity and prevalence of digital services like streaming and subscription programs are growing year-over-year, but at the end of the day, giving people the option to play physical media is important, Hamlin says.Not only that, but unlike TV, movies, and music--industries that have all adopted a digital-first approach--the file sizes for games are generally much larger. And they're growing all the time as games become more and more content-rich and graphically impressive. As such, discs will continue to be important for some portion of the gaming audience for a long time to come, according to Hamlin."I think both Microsoft and Sony are keenly aware that the consumer needs that optionality," he said. "We're very much a believer in helping our customers sell them a physical game when they want it."Hamlin went on to say that people still enjoy buying physical games because they enjoy owning something tangible when they pay $60 USD or more."I think both Microsoft and Sony are keenly aware that the consumer needs that optionality" -- Frank Hamlin on PS5 and Xbox Scarlett having disc drives"It's much like a collectable. They like the collecitibility and trophy on the shelf," Hamlin said. "That tangibility is something that's extremely important for the right game experience. Not giving the customers the privilege of having that is something I think both Sony and Microsoft are aware would be a foolish thing to do."File sizes for games are indeed growing. Just recently, it was reported that Cyberpunk 2077 will be 80 GB on PS4. One of 2018's biggest and most impressive games, Red Dead Redemption 2, is over 100 GB. With the kind of 8K graphics that Project Scarlett and the PS5 can offer, the file size for a game like Red Dead Redemption 2 could balloon to 400 GB, Hamlin estimated.Microsoft experimented with an all-digital Xbox model with the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition that was released in May. The console has no disc drive, so it doesn't seem to be the most attractive product for a retailer like GameStop that relies on physical media. Unlike Wal-Mart, Best Buy, and Target, GameStop does not sell the system. Hamlin told GameSpot that GameStop continues to have conversations with Microsoft about offering the system, but those talks haven't amounted to anything yet."We're absolutely excited about it, but we're not presently selling it. Microsoft is a wonderful partner and we're in conversations about how that could be a possibility," he said.It's not immediately clear what's holding things up, and Hamlin said he wouldn't comment on conversations between GameStop and Microsoft that are currently ongoing.Whatever the case, Hamlin says he believes physical will continue to be a better way to experience larger games, and start playing faster."For the larger, more immersive games, I think a physical experience is going to be a better get-your-game-in quicker experience," he said. "Even on increasing bandwidth speeds. I think that's why the customer doesn't want to throw away that optionality. It's not like movies where the file size of a movie is pretty much the same file size forever year after. These games become more and more immersive, and as they do, their file size gets exponentially larger." Info from Gamespot.com

It was recently reported that Stranger Things and Godzilla star Millie Bobby Brown would appear in the MCU Phase 4 movie The Eternals alongside Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, and Kumail Nanjiani. However, it appears that may not be the case.The actress said in an Instagram video today that she has "no idea" about if she'll be in the movie. "Everybody thinks I'm going to be in a Marvel movie," she said, according to GameSpot sister site ComicBook. "Not that I know of. My family and I have no idea. So I just want to let everyone know…that I'm not as of right now."Brown's response is a bit different from what Nanjiani had to say about his own casting rumours. He told Variety that he isn't allowed to comment on the rumours. "I cannot comment on that," he said. "It would be so great to be part of a superhero film. I would love it so much."The Eternals is expected to be one of the MCU Phase 4 films that gets announced at San Diego Comic-Con or D23 later this year. Other Phase 4 movies are expected to be Shang-Chi, which will be the first MCU movie with an Asian lead, along with Doctor Strange 2, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Black Panther 2, and Black Widow.For lots more, check out GameSpot's rundown of everything we know about MCU Phase 4. You can also check out the video embedded above. Info from Gamespot.com

198X taps into our love for the games of the '80s, giving you a handful of short gaming vignettes wrapped around a simple story about the pain of growing up. The games themselves look more like '90s SNES games than '80s arcade titles (albeit very handsome SNES games), but 198X's neon aesthetic (and, of course, its name) is clearly trying to evoke a sense of nostalgia for this period. Unfortunately, despite a few nice homages, it's not a particularly transportive experience.198X features five faux-'80s arcade games to play through, and they're short enough that the whole thing, story sequences included, wraps in less than two hours. They're not quite minigames--they're framed as tiny slices of full games that exist within the narrative's world, the first few levels of five larger experiences. These games, which are chained together sequentially by beautiful pixel-art cutscenes set to a synth soundtrack, make up the entirety of 198X's gameplay. The plot centers on the "Kid" (he's never named beyond this), who lives in a suburb outside of a major city. He watches the highway at night and thinks about getting out of town. He seems generally unhappy with his life, until he discovers an arcade hidden away in an old abandoned factory and discovers a sense of purpose and place amidst the machines and patrons there.198X suffers from some of the same problems that Ernest Cline's Ready Player One suffered from. If that book's insistence that being a geek is inherently good irritated you, then 198X's vague reverence for arcades and youth will likely have a similar effect. There's something very immature about the game's portrayal of the Kid and the way he talks about his idealistic childhood, while giving limited insight into why things are so hard on him now. "You get to high school and everyone's brainwashed," he says at one point, which is about as deep as the game gets in its exploration of the difficulty of one's teenage years. You're not given enough insight into the Kid to really get a sense of why this arcade is so important to him, beyond a few vague references to his father not being around anymore.Of the five games you play through in 198X, only two really touch on the boy's struggles in a meaningful way. Playing through the five games in order, then, doesn't tell us a lot about more about the Kid's private life, and there's little real sense of why they are important to him beyond a general sentiment that games are powerful and important by default. Much of this narrative assumes your own investment in the power of an arcade, and the game doesn't put much effort into selling you on why this particular arcade, and these particular games, mean so much to the Kid.Your first foray into the arcade comes through Beating Heart, a Final Fight-style brawler with a simple two-button control scheme. It's the most basic game included--you can punch, do a jump kick, or perform a spinning kick, and if you die while facing off against the handful of enemy types, you can immediately respawn without penalty. It's a simple introduction, with a lovely period-appropriate midi soundtrack that does a great job of evoking the arcade classics it is paying homage to (in fact, this is true of every game in 198X). But it doesn't offer anything interesting or unique in its mechanics, nor does it contribute much to the narrative of the Kid.Next is Out of the Void, a shooter clearly inspired by R-Type, which only runs for two levels. You fly from left to right, collecting ship upgrades and firing regular and charged shots to take down your enemies. It's solid fun, if nothing spectacular, and things get quite hairy in the second level. It's one of the more enjoyable games in 198X simply because it actually feels pretty close to a decent arcade space shooter. Alas, it's over very quickly, and while it's relatively enjoyable, it's certainly not as inventive or intense as the best games in the genre--the final boss, for instance, is a pushover. A more challenging experience, or some unique mechanics, would have better represented the games from this period that we have actual nostalgia for.After this comes The Runaway, an OutRun-style driving game that lacks the arcade classic's sense of speed and whimsy. The lack of gear changes and sharp corners makes this one a bit of a snooze, although it's also the game in the collection that achieves the most resonance with the narrative--at a certain point, elements of the world you've seen in the cutscenes blend into the game. It's a neat trick, but it's in service of a plot that isn't particularly gripping..Shadowplay, a "ninja" game, is the standout of 198X. It's the longest game in the collection (although you'll still likely finish it in about 20 minutes). You play as a fast-running ninja across a series of automatically-scrolling screens. You can move left and right, jump, slide, and slash your sword at enemies ahead of you. It's got the feel of an involved auto-runner, and timing your jumps and slashes to avoid enemy attacks and traps is engaging, with ever-changing level designs and interesting challenges that hit the right balance of difficulty where the game is challenging without being frustrating.The platforms, spikes and pits you encounter make you read your environment and think about how you time your movements as you run through each level slashing at your enemies. You can collect power-ups to give your sword a greater reach, and there are more levels here (and more gameplay variety) than in the other games. There's even a great boss fight at the end where you have to dodge between multiple platforms as a demon shoots tendrils at you, and reaching the end feels satisfying in a way the other games don't. As much as 198X feels like a gimmick, Shadowplay stands out as an experience that feels like it could work as a full title. It feels disconnected from the overarching narrative, but it's the most enjoyable part of the 198X.The final game, Kill Screen, is a simple first-person RPG. It's aiming to be weird and creepy rather than particularly challenging, and on that level, it works fairly well. It's meant to represent the mental state of the protagonist, who has, up until that point, spent every cutscene moping. It works as a mood piece, and there's some cool weird imagery in there, but the gameplay, which involves hunting for dragons in a maze full of random encounters, is very simple. There's a neat Paper Mario-inspired mechanic where you can time button presses on attacks to do more damage, and the weird enemy designs are inventive, but it's fairly one-note in both its gameplay model and its commentary on the Kid's state of mind.198X ends with a "To Be Continued." This feels appropriate because the game, which is not being explicitly billed as episodic on its Steam page, feels not just short, but incomplete. As neat as the concept is, 198X doesn't do enough to sell you on the connection between the metanarrative of the Kid and the arcade games he is playing--or spend enough time investing you in why any of this matters. There's promise in some of these short genre riffs, but the game doesn't give you many reasons to care about the Kid and his desire to get out of the suburbs.198X is a great idea with middling execution. While its games offer some brief enjoyment, there's not enough here for the game to feel like a proper ode to '80s arcades, nor does the Kid's plight, and his longing to escape his current life, totally connect. There's definitely a spark of something here--and Shadowplay, in particular, is a lot of fun--but 198X feels more like a proof of concept than a final product.Info from Gamespot.com