As part of the Pokemon 2019 press conference on Tuesday night, a wacky-sounding new Pokemon app called Pokemon Sleep was announced. Seriously. Alongside the reveal of a new mobile game called Pokemon Masters, the Pokemon Company and Nintendo revealed they are working together to try to "turn sleep into entertainment."Pokemon Sleep is launching in 2020, and The Pokemon Company joked that "several Snorlax were consulted on this."We’re pleased to announce the development of Pokémon Sleep, a new app from @Pokemon_cojp that tracks a user’s time sleeping and brings a gameplay experience unlike any other! Several Snorlax were consulted on this, in case you were wondering. #PokemonSleep is coming in 2020. pic.twitter.com/nJ7mJY09Dl — Pokémon (@Pokemon) May 29, 2019"Pokemon Sleep aims to turn sleeping into entertainment by having a player's time spent sleeping, and the time they wake up, effect the gameplay," reads a line from the app's official description.More details about the specific functionality of the app are being saved for a later date. Sony's Wake-Up Club for Vita comes to mind, however, as a gamified version of an alarm clock.Pokemon Go Plus PlusNintendo is also working on a new peripheral called the Pokemon Go Plus Plus (not a typo). That is actually its name. The idea is that you'll sleep with the new peripheral and it'll monitor your sleep patterns, apparently. The device has an "embedded accelerometer" that can track how you sleep and then beam it to your phone."This new device also has the same functions as the original Pokemon Go Plus, so Trainers can use it with Pokemon Go during the day and with Pokemon Sleep at night," The Pokemon Company said.While you have to wait a while longer to experience Pokemon Sleep, Pokemon Go is being updated to introduce some sleeping Snorlax for players to catch. Here is what the Plus Plus looks like:For more on the Pokemon 2019 Press Conference, check out the stories linked below:Pokemon Home, A Pokemon Bank-Like Service, Coming To Nintendo SwitchDetective Pikachu Game Coming To Nintendo SwitchNew Pokemon Game, Pokemon Masters, Coming To SmartphonesInfo from Gamespot.com

In a press conference ahead of E3 2019, The Pokemon Company has announced a new cloud-based service for Nintendo Switch. Called Pokemon Home, the service will allow you to transfer Pokemon from all current Pokemon games--including Pokemon Go and the upcoming Pokemon Sword and Shield--to the cloud.Longtime Pokemon game director Junichi Masuda took the stage to detail the service. You'll be able to transfer Pokemon from Pokemon Go, Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee, Pokemon Sword and Shield, and Pokemon Bank on 3DS into Pokemon Home. According to a graphic shown during the conference, you'll also be able to transfer Pokemon from Home into Sword and Shield. This is much like how Pokemon Bank works; you're allowed a one-way transfer from older games, and from the cloud, you can transfer those Pokemon into the newest game (Sword and Shield in this case). If that's indeed how it works, it means you'll be able to transfer your shiny Pokemon from Go and Let's Go into Sword and Shield.Masuda added that you'll be able to trade Pokemon from within Home as long as you have a smartphone with you. The details are vague, but you'll apparently be able to use your phone to trade Pokemon locally and globally, both with friends and with others, so long as those Pokemon have been transferred to Pokemon Home.Pokemon Home is set to launch in early 2020 for iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch; Pokemon Sword and Shield are set for a late 2019 launch. The Pokemon Company did not detail whether a Nintendo Switch Online subscription will be required to use the service.For more on the Pokemon 2019 Press Conference, check out the stories linked below:Pokemon Sleep Is A New App That Helps You Sleep BetterNew Pokemon Game, Pokemon Masters, Coming To SmartphonesDetective Pikachu Game Coming To Nintendo SwitchInfo from Gamespot.com

Gamescom is the world's biggest video game convention, and it's getting even bigger. It was reportedly confirmed today Gamescom is expanding to Singapore in 2020.The four-day event will be held October 15-18, 2020, according to Strait Times and other media reports. Similar to the mainline show in Cologne, Germany, there will be days reserved for industry and media, and other days open to the public. Gamescom Singapore will feature everything you would expect, including competitive gaming tournaments, showcases from publishers, workshops, and meet-and-greets with developers, according to reports.To give you an idea for how massive Gamescom is, a reported 370,000 people and more than 1,000 exhibitors from 56 countries attended Gamescom 2018 in Germany. That is factors of sizes bigger than E3."Apart from adding vibrancy to our events calendar, we aim for Gamescom Asia to position Singapore as the natural base for the development and commercialisation of digital and gaming content, which in turn will support our digital media industry," Singapore Tourism Board boss Keith Tan said.A venue for Gamescom 2020 in Asia has yet to be decided.The European Gamescom in Germany is typically held in August, so the two shows--if the current schedule stays the same for 2020--will only be separated by a few months. The mid-October date for Gamescom Asia 2020 is very close to when PAX Australia is often held.Info from Gamespot.com

Actor Timothy Olyphant bought a house just before his TV show Deadwood was canceled. He needed money. So what does an actor do? Take more jobs. He explained to Rolling Stone that he decided to take the role of Agent 47 in 2007's Hitman movie because he had bills to pay.He took that job and the villain in another 2007 movie, Live Free or Die Hard, to help pay off his house. "How about the villain of Die Hard?" Olyphant says he remembers being asked. "I said, 'Sure.' And they're like, 'Do you want to read the script?' I said, 'I get it. I'm in. I just bought a house. Did you not hear? They just canceled my fucking show. Yes, I'll do it.'""'What about this video game adaptation?' 'Yes to that too. I'm in. I've got to make up some TV money,'" Olyphant said.He said working on those movies gave him valuable experience, perhaps even more than projects that he personally cares about more. Referring to Hitman, Olyphant said about his work ethic, "Find yourself bald in Bulgaria doing some pile of sh**, that will get you up a little earlier in the morning and make you work a little harder."The Hitman movie made almost $100 million at the box office, while Live Free or Die Hard made more than $380 million. Olyphant did not return to play Agent 47 again in 2015's Hitman: Agent 47, with the role instead going to Homeland's Rupert Friend.Deadwood ran for three seasons on HBO before its cancellation. Olyphant and other cast members from the show came back for a TV movie on HBO that will premiere on May 31.Info from Gamespot.com

Halo: The Master Chief Collection is coming to PC, and it won't be long until we learn more about Microsoft's plans to release the compilation package on PC.Developers from 343 Industries, including community director Brian Jarrard, design director Max Szlagor, and STE lead IK Grubb will appear on the 343 Social Stream on May 29 to provide an update on how the game is coming along.The panelists will provide a "show-and-tell update on Halo: Reach and the journey to bring MCC on PC." The event begins at 1:30 PM PT, and you can watch the event live on Mixer.On tomorrow's 343 Social Stream special guests @MaxSzlagor @ikgrubb and @ske7ch offer a show-and-tell update on Halo: Reach and the journey to bring MCC to PC! Join us on @WatchMixer at 1:30PM PT. https://t.co/4xbjIJZgug pic.twitter.com/wtK3kLlxMj — Halo (@Halo) May 29, 2019In addition to the livestream, 343 is planning a massive blog post that will dive deep into "many topics," including Halo: Reach for Halo: MCC and MCC for PC in general. It will truly be a huge info dump, as 343 says the current draft is 22 pages and almost 6,000 words long.Halo: MCC is coming to PC in stages, with each title in the package released and sold separately. This begins with Halo: Reach (which is also coming to Xbox One) and then continues on PC with Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, and Halo 4.343 Industries originally planned to launch the first beta for Halo: Reach on PC in April, but it didn't happen. Presumably the stream tomorrow will provide more answers on when people might be able to begin playing Halo: MCC on PC. Keep checking back with GameSpot for the latest.You can sign up for the free Halo Insider program for a chance to get into the beta tests. The tests will start small before expanding to additional users over time.In other Halo news, Microsoft is reportedly going to share more details on Halo Infinite at E3 2019 next month. For more, check out GameSpot's breakdown of what we know about Halo Infinite so far and what we want to see at E3 2019.Info from Gamespot.com

The 2005-2013 workplace comedy The Office, an adaptation of Ricky Gervais' show of the name, is Netflix's No. 1 most popular show "by far." That's according to actor Brian Baumgartner, who said on a recent podcast that The Office is No. 1 by a huge margin."It's not even close," the Kevin Malone actor said on the Erik Anders Lang Show.He said The Office is more popular now than it was when it originally aired on NBC in the 2000s. The reason why The Office is so enduringly popular is because it's "subversive," according to Baumgartner. He said young people in particular respond to its kind of humor, especially Steve Carell's Michael Scott character who is known to make off-color jokes about race and sexual orientation."The show is bigger now than it was at the height of the show," Baumgartner said. "It's because it's subversive. It appeals to that younger demographic ... Some people who watched it when it came out, they're still watching it, or watching it with their kids. It just keeps repopulating because of young people.""I don't think it's a secret; it is verifiably the number one show on Netflix right now which is the number one thing in the world," he added. "By the way, it's not close. I don't know how much really I am supposed to say. It's crazy."Baumgartner is presumably talking about popularity by measure of viewership. He's also probably talking about popularity in the United States, as The Office isn't available on Netflix worldwide. In Australia, for example, The Office streams on Stan, not Netflix.A revival of The Office is reportedly in the works, but Carrel is not going to be involved. The actor thinks it's a bad idea to bring back The Office because "the climate's different" in regards to the kinds of jokes people think are acceptable."Apart from the fact that I just don't think that’s a good idea [to bring back The Office], it might be impossible to do that show today and have people accept it the way it was accepted ten years ago," he said. "The climate's different. I mean, the whole idea of that character, Michael Scott, so much of it was predicated on inappropriate behavior."NBC Universal owns The Office, and Netflix pays a licensing fee to have The Office on Netflix. The current contract to keep The Office on Netflix expires in 2021, according to The Wall Street Journal. At that time, or perhaps sooner, Netflix would have to pay NBC Universal to retain The Office, and another layer of complexity is that NBC is launching its own streaming service relatively soon.Netflix's No. 2 show is believed to be Friends. Netflix reportedly paid $100 million to WarnerMedia to keep Friends on Netflix at least until the end of 2019.Also on the podcast, Baumgartner talked about why The Office was the "worst possible show you could be on." Unlike other shows where actors come in, film their scenes, and leave, The Office kept each actor on set at the time time. He says he worked 12-14 hours per day to film one episode.According to reports, the new version of The Office will feature a combination of returning cast members and newcomers, while a new boss is reportedly coming in to take over for Michael Scott. Once again, it would take place at Dunder Mifflin's office in Scranton, PA.Info from Gamespot.com

After launching a double discount sale last week in the US, Sony has now started a similar campaign in Europe and Australia. The promotion discounts hundreds of PS4 games by up to 30% for everyone, or up to 60% if you're a PS Plus member.Titles on offer include Assassin's Creed Origins, which is down to £17 for PS Plus members, and Far Cry 5 for £20. If you're after something a little cheaper, Battlefield 1 is £5.39, while Fallout 4 is just £6.Hitman 2 is one of the newer games to be discounted, with its gold edition slashed from £80 to £32 for PS Plus subscribers. There's plenty more on offer, too, and you can browse the full offering of deals at the PlayStation Store.Those who pay for Sony's premium service can still grab May's free PS Plus games. The two games available this month are indie darling What Remains of Edith Finch and frenzied co-op game Overcooked.Info from Gamespot.com

Godzilla: King of the Monsters is the sequel to 2014's Godzilla, and the latest film in the "Monsterverse," following 2017's Kong: Skull Island. It hits theaters on Friday, May 31.As the title suggests, the movie features several other classic giant monsters, including Mothra, Rodan, and the terrifying King Ghidorah. In terms of the human cast, it stars Vera Farmiga (The Conjuring), Kyle Chandler (Game Night), Millie Bobbie Brown (Stranger Things), Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water), Ken Watanabe (Inception), and O'Shea Jackson Jr (Straight Outta Compton). It's directed by Michael Dougherty.Ahead of the movie's release, reviews have been published online. We're collecting excerpts here to help you get an idea for if the movie is worth your time and money. For more on the critical reaction to the film, head to GameSpot sister site Metacritic.Godzilla: King of the MonstersDirected By: Michael DoughertyWritten By: Michael Dougherty, Zach ShieldsStarring: Vera Farmiga, Kyle Chandler, Millie Bobbie Brown, Sally Hawkins.Release Date: May 30Runtime: 132 minutesGameSpot"Simply put: It's fun. It's fun to sit around and root for Godzilla to come save us, even if he's completely obliterating whole cities in the process. King Of The Monsters knows this in its bones, and that's what it wants to deliver. It's a kaiju movie where the kaiju themselves are the stars and that's what makes it such a great ride." -- Meg Downey [Full review]The Wrap"Whereas 2014's Godzilla made us wait too long for the monster-movie money shots, this one offers a family story made all the more heartfelt thanks to committed performances by Millie Bobbie Brown, Vera Farmiga and Kyle Chandler, not to mention a constant stream of the kind of rock-em-sock-em action that makes you want to see a film like this in the first place."-- Alonso Duralde [Full review]AV Club"When they fight each other, or scream in triumph over the smoking ruins of various world capitals, it's difficult not to fist-pump a little. However, to Dougherty's presumed disappointment--and to this movie's ultimate detriment--you can't just have two hours of kaiju slapping each other around like a gargantuan WWE highlights reel." -- Katie Rife [Full review]Empire"What you're left with is a catastrophically dumb, thunderously boring blockbuster as numbing and unsatisfying as the worst Transformers movies--even one hilariously nutty sub-aquatic development can't liven things up." -- Ben Travis [Full review]The Hollywood Reporter"The old monster has a grand time in Michael Dougherty's Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Easily the most satisfying of his Hollywood-produced adventures and a respectable cousin to the long string of Japanese ones, the sequel to Gareth Edwards' admirably serious but dullish 2014 film is the first to suggest any promise for what Legendary is calling its 'MonsterVerse'" -- John DeFore [Full review]Indiewire"Godzilla: King of the Monsters never met a sci-fi film it didn't want to rip off--brace yourself for a dramatic sequence that pulls so liberally from "Armageddon" that we can only assume Michael Bay is readying a lawsuit--and the result is a sloppy, stitched-together offering with no sense of self." -- Kate Erbland [Full review]Variety"[Dougherty] gets the job done, staging a movie that, at its best, makes for a giddy and satisfying clash of the titans. You won't feel cheated; at stray moments, you'll feel the wonder. But for every high point, there's a moment when the thrill threatens to leak away." -- Owen Gleiberman [Full review]Screencrush"I'm not sure what happened here, but something went very wrong along the way to the multiplex. The characters--particularly poor Vera Farmiga's monster scientist--behave so irrationally that Godzilla and his simple, clear motivations feel downright human in comparison. The last movie this big saddled with a story and characters this bad was Independence Day: Resurgence. Not that it matters. Legendary's "Monsterverse" will roll on anyway." -- Matt Singer [Full review] Info from Gamespot.com

A bill that would ban loot boxes has been officially introduced before the United States Senate. Now industry lobbying group the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has responded, criticizing the bill for what it calls "inaccuracies" and a misunderstanding of how video games actually work."This legislation is flawed and riddled with inaccuracies," ESA CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis said in a statement (via USGamer). "It does not reflect how video games work nor how our industry strives to deliver innovative and compelling entertainment experiences to our audiences. The impact of this bill would be far-reaching and ultimately prove harmful to the player experience, not to mention the more than 220,000 Americans employed by the video game industry. We encourage the bill's co-sponsors to work with us to raise awareness about the tools and information in place that keep the control of video game play and in-game spending in parents' hands rather than in the government's."The Protecting Children from Abusive Games Act, introduced by Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO), aims to regulate what it characterizes as predatory and casino-like mechanisms in video games, particularly ones aimed at minors. Specifically it would bar the sale of any randomized unlock, with the exception of difficulty modes, cosmetic items, and expansions. It also targets pay-to-win content, defined as anything that gives a competitive advantage.The PCAGA defines "minor-oriented video game" very broadly, in such a way that it could impact lots of games that aren't necessarily meant for children. It also sidesteps the ESRB's own age classifications for these criteria.Loot boxes have come under fire recently, following a controversy over their use in games like Star Wars Battlefront 2 and concern over their similarity to gambling. Some countries, like New Zealand and France, have already ruled that the practice does not constitute gambling. Belgium and the Netherlands reached the opposite conclusion, forcing Rocket League developer Psyonix to disable its loot box mechanic in the countries. Nintendo will be pulling a few of its own mobile games from Belgium altogether.Info from Gamespot.com

While we've known for months that Sony is skipping E3 2019, the company is still giving PS4 owners something to get excited about this June: its annual Days of Play sale. If you've been wanting to upgrade to the PS4 Pro or pick up a PSVR bundle, the Days of Play sale will be a great opportunity to snag the hardware you need. Plus, some of PS4's best recent games will be significantly marked down, and you'll be able to save on official merchandise from the PlayStation Gear Store.Days of Play kicks off June 7 and will run through June 17, which overlaps conveniently with E3 2019. During that time, you'll be able to snag a PS4 Pro for $350 USD (details coming soon for Europe), and all DualShock 4 wireless controllers will start at $40 / £35 / €40. A limited-edition PS4 will also go on sale, but unfortunately, it's not a PS4 Pro. The steel black console features the four PlayStation shapes embossed in silver on the top and comes with a matching DualShock 4 controller. You'll be able to buy it for $300 / £280 / €300.Limited-edition PS4 console - will be available for $300 / £280 / €300If you're considering taking the plunge and getting PlayStation VR, some bundles will be considerably cheaper during the 11-day sale. PSVR bundles will start at $250, a full $100 cheaper than their usual price. The bundles each come with a pair of games, such as Trover Saves the Universe and Five Nights at Freddy's; Borderlands 2 and Beat Saber; or Everybody's Golf and Blood & Truth. In Europe, the PSVR Starter Pack will sell for £180 / €200 and PSVR Mega Pack will sell for £210 / €230.On the game side, we know the sale will include PS4 hits like God of War and Marvel's Spider-Man. Recent release Days Gone will also be on sale, along with MLB The Show 19. These games and others will be available starting at $20. (In Europe, some prices are already announced: Days Gone for £40 / €50, God of War for £25 / €30, and Marvel's Spider-Man for £25 / €30.) Older hits, such as The Last of Us Remastered, Uncharted 4, and Bloodborne will be on sale starting at $10 / £12 / €15.While the PS4 is nearing the end of its lifespan, there are still quite a few highly anticipated games scheduled to release on the console, from Death Stranding and The Last of Us Part II to Borderlands 3, Cyberpunk 2077, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. In the meantime, check out all the PS4 games we're guaranteed to see at E3 2019 (June 11-13).Get the latest details on Days of Play 2019:North America siteUK / Europe siteInfo from Gamespot.com

More details are coming soon regarding the new Avengers game from Square Enix, formerly known as The Avengers Project. Marvel's Avengers, as it's now apparently known, will be revealed in less than two weeks' time, as part of Square Enix's E3 2019 press conference on June 10 at 6 PM PT.The tweet announcing the date indicates that the game may simply be called "Marvel's Avengers." Beyond that, it doesn't share any details about the game involves or what we'll be seeing--it only states this will be the "worldwide reveal," which hopefully means we'll get some idea for what kind of game this is. Aside from the studios working on it, Square Enix has remained extremely tight-lipped. This is a separate game from the previously announced Iron Man VR title for PS4, though Iron Man will presumably be a part of this, too, given his stature and an earlier tease (more on that below). Tune into Square Enix Live E3 2019 for the worldwide reveal of Marvel’s Avengers. 🗓️ The event - complete with closed captions – begins June 10 at 6PM PT: https://t.co/KNimbY3Ze7 #SquareEnixE3 #Reassemble pic.twitter.com/zYibKtcPS1 — Marvel's Avengers (@PlayAvengers) May 29, 2019Square Enix E3 2019 Press Conference Start Time6 PM PT (June 10)9 PM ET (June 10)2 AM BST (June 11)11 AM AET (June 11)The Avengers Project was initially announced in January 2017, with Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics and Deus Ex studio Eidos Montreal attached to it. Although the announcement provided very little in detail--something that has remained unchanged thus far--it did lay some of the foundations for its narrative.In the original teaser, a voice narrated, "They say the time of heroes is over. That if you're 'different,' you're dangerous. But I know the truth. The world will always need heroes. We just need to reassemble."Thor's hammer, Captain America's shield, and Iron Man's hand were shown, but they had clearly been through many battles and looked damaged. The tagline "reassemble" suggests the Avengers may have gone their separate ways, for some reason, and in the game will be brought back together to save the planet."The Avengers project is being designed for gamers worldwide and will be packed with all the characters, environments, and iconic moments that have thrilled longtime fans of the franchise," read a press release from Square Enix. "Featuring a completely original story, it will introduce a universe gamers can play in for years to come."In January 2018, a full year after it was first announced, Crystal Dynamics provided an update on development, after it was noticed that the team was staffing up with ex-Naughty Dog and Visceral Games developers."We're committed to delivering an incredible, completely original Avengers experience to our gamers, and that means we are always looking to add amazing developers to our existing best in class studio talent," Crystal Dynamics co-head Scot Amos said.In August 2018, it was confirmed that a new Crystal Dynamics studio situated in Bellevue, Washington was focusing on technology development and work on The Avengers Project.Info from Gamespot.com

Sony has finally announced the release date for Death Stranding, the much-anticipated PS4 title from Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima. The game will launch on November 8, 2019. In addition, the company revealed an extensive look at gameplay for the first time--take a look at the trailer above. Pre-orders are now live, and the game's various special editions--including a $200 collector's edition--has been unveiled.Death Stranding is Kojima's first game since leaving Konami and is something of a departure from what we've seen him and his team do in the past.We have a detailed trailer breakdown that dives into every aspect, but essentially we see main character Sam exploring a strange open-world filled with mysterious creatures. We see him riding a motorbike and, separately, being attacked by some of the world's monsters. Elsewhere he wields an assault rifle to retaliate.The trailer begins with Mads Mikkelsen's character singing to what seemingly is the artificial baby seen in previous trailers--he refers to it as BB. From there, we see a photograph of Sam and his wife--whose face is greyed out--and a woman that is presumably his mother. A sickly woman that seems to be the president of a company called Bridges says, "Together, you can help us reconnect. You can make America whole." Sam replies, saying, "No, America is finished ... We don't need a country. Not anymore."There also seems to be an ongoing conflict with a militant separatist group that have special powers. They enter into towns and kill people. In terms of gameplay, we see Sam engaging with enemies in third-person melee combat, but there's also elements of stealth, which will no doubt be appreciated by fans of Kojima's previous titles.Sam works for Bridges and we see him suiting up, to the sounds of Path by Apocalyptica. He goes out into a strand world, traversing terrains from snowy mountains to rocky cliffs, using tools such as a ladder and a Climbing Anchor to get around. We're also introduced to a number of characters, many of which have interesting names. You can see a full list of the characters and the actors playing them below:Sam -- Norman ReedusCliff -- Mads MikkelsenFragile -- Lea SeydouxMama -- Margaret QuallyDeadman -- Guillermo Del ToroHeartman -- Nicolas Winding RefnDie-Hardman -- Tommie Earl JenkinsHiggs -- Troy BakerAmelie -- Lindsay WagnerThe special editions of the game include the Collector's edition, Digital Deluxe edition, and Special edition. The Collector's edition is the big highlight, coming with a cargo case, "life-sized" BB pod statue, and a ludens keychain, along with in-game content.The release date was revealed in a peculiar Twitch stream in which footage was slowly uncovered by fading handprints. The stream eventually showed an extensive trailer that included gameplay footage, which you can watch above. A message from Kojima was also posted on the PlayStation Blog and offers more insight into what the game involves and is about."Death Stranding is a completely new type of action game, where the goal of the player is to reconnect isolated cities and a fragmented society. It is created so that all elements, including the story and gameplay, are bound together by the theme of the 'Strand' or connection."As Sam Porter Bridges, you will attempt to bridge the divides in society, and in doing create new bonds or 'Strands' with other players around the globe. Through your experience playing the game, I hope you'll come to understand the true importance of forging connections with others."Until now, little had been known about Death Stranding, with Kojima Productions and Sony remaining tight-lipped for much of the game's development cycle. A recent report said Death Stranding could come to PS5, but that has not yet been announced. For now, it will be coming to PS4 only on November 8.Info from Gamespot.com

EA has announced its full schedule of its EA Play livestreams, to take place just before E3 2019. The back-to-back presentations will run the entire morning of Saturday, June 8, and the company is starting the streams with a showstopper: a deeper look at Respawn's Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order.From there the half-hour slots will be devoted to the EA library, with games ranging from Apex Legends and Battlefield V to FIFA 20, Madden NFL 20, and even The Sims 4. Hosts will include Greg Miller, Andrea Rene, and Julia Hardy. Curiously, Anthem is absent from the list of scheduled livestreams, so we may not be learning more about BioWare's plans for continuing to improve the game.All of the streams will be broadcast through EA's YouTube and Twitch channels. We also have a detailed guide on how to watch EA Play.Those attending the all-weekend event in person will be able to score a touchdown, take part in a Jedi Fallen Order "theater experience" and photo op, check out new Apex merch, and play on a FIFA soccer pitch. As always EA Play is taking place just before E3, so part of the event will overlap with other press conferences from big publishers. Check out our full E3 press conference schedule to make sure you don't miss out on any.Read on for the EA Play schedule and plan your watching accordingly.EA Play Schedule (Saturday, June 8, Times Listed PT)9:15 AM: Countdown to EA PLAY9:30 AM: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (Hosted by Greg Miller and Andrea Rene)10:00 AM: Apex Legends (Hosted by Alex “Goldenboy” Mendez)10:30 AM: Battlefield V (Hosted by Julia Hardy and Adam Freeman)11:00 AM: FIFA 20 (Hosted by Alex “Goldenboy” Mendez)11:30 AM: Madden NFL 20 (Hosted by Adam Rank)12:00 PM: The Sims 4 (Hosted by Andrea Rene)Info from Gamespot.com

Fortnite's 9.10 content update is now live across PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices. As the official patch notes detail, this week's update brings another new weapon to the hit battle royale shooter, along with a trio of limited-time modes and some new content for Fortnite Creative and Save the World.Headlining this week's update is a new gun: the Burst SMG. It's available in common, uncommon, and rare varieties and can be found as floor loot or in chests and vending machines. The new gun features a 24-round magazine and uses light ammo. However, to make room for it, Epic has vaulted another weapon: the Suppressed Submachine Gun.Alongside the Burst SMG, Epic is adding three different LTMs to the rotation this week. First is Solid Gold Duos, which only features Legendary-variant weapons. Next is Unvaulted Squads; as its name suggests, this mode only features items that are vaulted in standard play. Finally is Close Encounters Squads, which has you doing battle using shotguns and jetpacks.Beyond that, Epic has made it so that four Hot Spots now appear during Team Rumble. According to the developer, this was done "to ensure that there is at least one on each side more often," although the studio says this is a "temporary fix." Meanwhile, a new hero has been added to Fortnite's Save the World mode, and there are a handful of new galleries in Fortnite Creative. You can read the patch notes for this week's Battle Royale changes below; the full notes can be found on Epic's website.In other Fortnite news, players have recently spotted a giant eyeball encased in ice within the game. The eye can be found underneath Polar Peak. It's still unclear just what this means for the game, although fans are theorizing it could lead to some kind of community event or even a Godzilla: King of the Monsters tie-in, which certainly wouldn't be out of the ordinary, as Epic has previously held tie-in events for John Wick and Avengers: Endgame. You can watch some footage of the eyeball here.Fortnite 9.10 Content Update Patch NotesBattle RoyaleLimited-Time Mode RotationSolid Gold Duos Fight to the finish using Legendary weapons!Unvaulted Squads Battle Royale gameplay with a limited set of weapons made up entirely of items that are vaulted in the standard modes.Close Encounters Squads Close quarters combat with Shotguns & Jetpacks!Weapons & ItemsBurst SMG Available in Common, Uncommon and Rare variants.Fires a quick 4 round burst.Deals 23, 24, 25 damage.1.75x headshot multiplier.24 round magazine.Can be found from Floor Loot, Chests, and Vending Machines.Uses Light Ammo.Vaulted Suppressed Submachine Gun Common, Uncommon, RareTeam RumbleNow spawning 4 hot spots each match, to ensure that there is at least one on each side more often. This is a temporary fix until we can set up functionality to force the same number on each side in big team modes.Info from Gamespot.com

Sony may be skipping E3 this year, but the company isn't ignoring the nearly 100 million PS4 owners out there. With the company officially announcing its annual Days of Play sale--starting on June 7 and ending on June 17--the only thing that could sweeten the pie is free games, and now Sony has announced June's free titles for PS Plus subscribers.SCEE blog manager Fred Dutton took to the PlayStation blog to give the announcement. Beginning on June 4, PS Plus members can download both Borderlands: The Handsome Collection and Sonic Mania for the low price of free. You can check out the announcement trailer above. These games will be available to claim until July 2.May's free PS Plus games--Overcooked and What Remains of Edith Finch--are available to download until the new games arrive. There's still time to add them to your ever-growing backlog before they're replaced on June 4.In our Borderlands: The Handsome Collection review, we said, "Even considering issues presented by Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, The Handsome Collection is still a great compilation, allowing you to witness not only Jack’s tale, but play a major role in shaping the history of Pandora itself, along with its lonely moon."In our Sonic Mania review, we said that "Sonic Mania methodically uses its sentimental appeal to great effect, but in the process, it heals the wounds inflicted by its most disappointing predecessors and surpasses the series' best with its smart and interpretive design."June 2019 PlayStation Plus Games For PS4Borderlands: The Handsome Collection (June 4 - July 2)Sonic Mania (June 4 - July 2)Info from Gamespot.com