The tragedy of Pet Sematary's Creed family, and how the loss of a kid destroys the entire family once the barrier between the living and the dead evaporates, is well established, thanks to Stephen King's original novel and the successful 1989 adaptation. So when the second trailer for the newest adaptation of Stephen King's Pet Sematary, fans were quick to notice a major deviation from the novel.That trailer showed that it would be 8-year-old Ellie, and not the adorable 3-year-old Gage, who would bite the dust thanks to a speeding truck. This means no cute toddler chasing people with a knife and making the audience think about whether they should scream or go "aww." But according to the cast and crew of Pet Sematary, this change allowed them to go darker and deeper than even the previous film.It was originally Matt Greenberg, who wrote the first draft for the new Pet Sematary, who came up with the idea, and at first, it raised a few eyebrows among the cast and crew. "It took me 24 to 36 hours before I finally started coming to terms with the change," writer Jeff Buhler told GameSpot the day after the film's world premiere during SXSW. "By then the initial shock wore off and I started getting excited about the implications of the change and all the things you could do with it."Jason Clarke, who plays Louis Creed, is a self-proclaimed Stephen King fan, and he was also surprised by the change in the script. "That's always the litmus test," Clarke told GameSpot. "They tell you they changed some things and when you read it you can't believe what they did. But I loved what they did with Ellie. I don't want to be working with a doll, or a stand-in or a tennis ball. I love that I get to work with a real actress that does a great job, and that change makes it easier to establish that father-daughter relationship, which is the core of the story. I thought it was a very smart move."The change opened some big doors for the filmmakers, and directors Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kölsch think they got to have a more adult conversation about death than if it was a toddler that returned from the grave. "You have a character that now is the older child and has the presence of mind to know what's happening to her and talk about it," said Kölsch. "We always find the psychology of this movie the most terrifying of things, and having this child, [who asks] about death earlier in the movie, now asking about her own condition, makes you see instantly why this change works."Buhler also added a new dimension to the story that wasn't present in previous versions: Ellie's relationship with her neighbor Judd. In the book, Judd, now played by John Lithgow, acts as a surrogate father to Louis, but Buhler saw an opportunity to do something different. "He's just so likable," the writer explained. "So by having him interact with Ellie, it makes you ask yourself if you really trust him or not. He acts like a sympathetic old man, but you get a sense that he's hiding something. And because it's an 8-year-old, she instantly trusts him, even if her parents don't."Amy Seimetz, who plays Rachel Creed, thinks the character switch makes sense for a new adaptation. "Horror only works with the unexpected," she told GameSpot. "You can't just make a word-for-word remake of the book or the film, because it's so well known." Her co-star, Jason Clarke, agrees. He drew an interesting comparison: "You have to be bold with an adaptation," Clarke said. "I love The Shining, and Kubrick made that movie his own. We're not making this to read at home alone, we're making this to watch in a room with hundreds of people."The Dark HumorAlong with the changes in plot, Pet Sematary has another trick up its sleeve: its humor. As our review points out, the film has a morbid humor that makes you laugh even in the bleakest of scenes. "It's the absurdity of it all," Clarke told us. "And you just have to play with that. There's a scene where we're arguing about telling Ellie about death, and Rachel doesn't want to say anything and suddenly Ellie says 'but mom, what about your sister?' and it's just like 'Oh my God!' It is just built in there naturally."The directors agree that it's not meant to be just comedic, but a darker, more morbid humor. "I think the laughs serve as decompression," Dennis Widmyer said. "The movie has a lot of anxiety, and these moments let you nervously laugh and enjoy the movie a bit more than if it was utterly bleak the whole way through."Buhler, on the other hand, was surprised to even hear people laughing during the film's world premiere. "We played everything really straight," Buhler explains. "I was surprised that people were really yacking it up last night and I thought 'what is wrong with people?' I think what happens is that the movie is so messed up and absurd, you're laughing because you can't believe what is happening onscreen, as opposed to an actual comedy like Shaun of the Dead that has built-in jokes."Sharp-eyed viewers will also notice a little nod to another famous Stephen King story in Pet Sematary. Dennis Widmyer thinks it was just natural to include something, but they made sure they did it right. "Stephen King does that himself in a kind of multiverse," Widmyer said. "Even in the Pet Sematary book there's a reference to the dog from Cujo, so we already had the groundwork done for us, we just didn't want to be cute about it. The production design team really got excited and started pitching things like a Danny Torrance hardware store, and we decided against it because Danny would never have a hardware store. What we did was to think about things that could exist within this book. If Rachel Creed is driving up I-95 from Boston to Ludlow, on Stephen King's map of Maine she would pass Derry at one point, so we could do that as long as it doesn't go beyond the reality of this story."The Ending ChangesOf course, while the Ellie/Gage switch is a huge departure from the book, Pet Sematary doesn't stop there. The film's ending, in which both Creed parents and Ellie are seen walking out of the sematary and towards a defenseless Gage, is different than the book and the previous film--and it is also a bonkers and fun way to end such an absurd and dark film. Thing is, this was nowhere near the original ending.According to Buhler, the production tried "every ending imaginable," Buhler told GameSpot, with different characters coming out of the sematary and others being left behind, dead. The ending we got was sort of a surprise. "Someone suggested it as a joke on a roundtable discussion, and I thought that it sounded like a weird but maybe fun idea, so we shot it and played it with the movie. That's when we realized that this ending worked best, because it made the movie fun again. After such a bleak story, you want to go out of the theater and get pizza with your friends, and this ending makes you want to do just that."While Buhler wouldn't give up details on the other endings they tried, we did get some information on a couple of finished scenes that were cut from the theatrical version of the film. Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura told us that they should make their way into the Blu-ray. "The first scene is between Jason Clarke and John Lithgow, where they talk about family and what's happening in the town," di Bonaventura said. "It was a nice scene that gave some insight into John's character, but it got cut because you already knew what the conversation was about before you got there, so it felt repetitive."The second one sounds super interesting, and we are bummed that it got cut. "The other was about Rachel when she goes back to her parents' house," explains di Bonaventura. "When she sees the blood coming out and her kid starts crying. We had her parents come down and they sort of fight, because Rachel's parents think she is hysterical. She's saying she knows something is wrong with Louis and she has to go back, and they try to calm her down while Gage is crying. She tells her parents to give her back her kid, and they say 'not in your state'. Then she finally gets mad at them and yells 'I'm not going to be like you, you pretended that Zelda never existed. Ellie did.' It's a heavy scene, and a great scene, and there's not really another scene that duplicates what it tries to say. Unfortunately the place that scene is in, it just gets in the way of the movie's flow, so it got cut."Pet Sematary is in theaters now.Read next: GameSpot's Pet Sematary reviewInfo from Gamespot.com

If you've attempted to purchase tickets to what's arguably the biggest movie this spring, there’s a decent chance you clicked away disappointed. Tickets for Avengers: Endgame were snapped up quickly, with many unable to even look at seats on ticketing sites like Cinemark and Fandango. Demand has led to listings on eBay that purport to be selling the highly coveted tickets, but at astronomical prices.According to a CBS News report, scalpers on eBay are attempting to sell them for upwards of $25,000 on the high end. On the low end, a set of five tickets is being offered for $600. The five ticket package even comes with a financing option: $29 USD for 24 months through PayPal. Two tickets to a 3D showing of Endgame in Newport are going for $400.As it stands, it's unclear whether the tickets are actually being purchased at these ridiculous prices. The listing for two tickets to a New York theatre for $5,000 has ended, but the original item listing states, "This listing was ended by the seller because there was an error in the listing." Another two tickets that were priced at $10,000 is also no longer available, and a message reads, "This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available."Reports suggest that Endgame could debut at an estimated $200-250 million during its opening weekend. It's possible Endgame could surpass this estimate, as Avengers: Infinity War pulled in $257 million in its opening weekend, well over its estimated $180-225. Avenger: Endgame hits theatres on April 26.Ahead of its release, Disney and Marvel released a new trailer. We've taken a close look at it and have an Avengers: Endgame trailer breakdown that analyzes every bit of new information it offers. A small slice of Avengers: Endgame was also shown at CinemaCon, but behind-closed-doors. While the general public won't be able to see it, details of what it includes have been published.Info from Gamespot.com

We've reached Week 6 of Fortnite Season 8, and there's a new set of challenges to complete across PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile. Clear this week's missions and you'll earn Battle Stars, leveling up your Battle Pass and bringing you one step closer to unlocking this season's secret Legendary skin, Ruin.As usual, there's an extra incentive to complete as many challenges as you can besides unlocking the new Season 8 Battle Pass rewards. If you manage to clear all of the objectives from a given week, you'll in turn complete one of this season's Discovery challenges, earning you a special loading screen that hides a subtle clue pointing to a free Battle Star--which levels your Battle Pass up by one tier--or a Banner--which can be used as a profile icon--waiting somewhere around the island.Clear six weeks' worth of Season 8 challenges and you'll receive the loading screen pictured below. This one depicts Master Key trying to retrieve one of his keys from a shadowy figure. The key, it turns out, is the clue that'll lead you to this week's secret Banner. Look closely at its handle and you'll see a set of coordinates: E2, E3, F2, F3.The secret Banner will appear where those four coordinates converge, just west of Lazy Lagoon. We've circled the exact location on the map below. Glide to the area at the beginning of a match and you'll be able to find the Banner beneath a tree. Pick it up then finish the match and it'll be yours to use as a snazzy new profile icon. If you need more help finding it, you can watch where we go in the video above.Like other secret Banners and Battle Stars, there are a few caveats to be aware of before setting out to find the item. Most important, this particular Banner won't appear unless you've completed six weeks' worth of challenges and unlocked the above loading screen; you won't simply be able to go to the right area and pick it up unless you've done all of the necessary steps. Fortunately, we have tips and guides in our Season 8 challenges roundup if you need help completing any of this season's missions.Epic recently rolled out Fortnite's 8.20 content update. This time, the developer introduced a new weapon called the Boom Bow to Battle Royale mode. What makes this particular bow unique is that its arrows are outfitted with shotgun shells, which will explode on contact. Epic also kicked off another Sniper Showdown LTM and made a few other changes to the game, such as buffing peppers. You can find the full patch notes on the official Fortnite website.Info from Gamespot.com

It's been a great few weeks for deals in the Xbox and Playstation stores, which have offered discounts on high-quality games recently. Now, it's GameStop's turn--the retailer is kicking off its massive spring sale this Sunday, April 7 with significant markdowns on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch games; deals on consoles, gaming accessories, and memberships; discounts on toys and merchandise; and special trade-in offers. The deals will be available online, in stores, and on the GameStop app. Except where otherwise stated, these offers will be available until Saturday, April 20. Here's a quick breakdown of the deals that will be available.Many of the best game discounts are for PS4 and Xbox One. Of the deals that have been announced so far, notable discounts include Resident Evil 2 for $40, Far Cry New Dawn for $20, and Kingdom Hearts 3 for $40. Red Dead Redemption 2 will be marked down to $40, and its GameStop-exclusive Ultimate edition, which includes exclusive story mode content, bonus online content, additional weapons, an exclusive printed map, and collectible steelbook, will sell for $70. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, a turn-based tactics game developed by Ubisoft for the Nintendo Switch, will be discounted to $25.There will be a ton of console and accessories deals, such as 20% off select Nintendo Switch accessories and up to $60 off select gaming headsets. If you buy an Xbox One X or S from April 7 to 13, you'll receive a $50 GameStop gift card; then starting April 14, you'll receive an Apex Legends Founders Pack and save $50 with any Xbox One purchase.Be sure to check out the deals on apparel, collectibles, and toys as well. From April 7 to 13, it's buy one, get one 50% off on all apparel, including T-shirts, hats, socks, bags, and wallets. There will also be an Easter deal (in-store only) where it's 25% off all toys, collectibles, apparel, and more that you can fit inside an exclusive Thanos bag, making a great Easter gift for young gamers (or to treat yourself, we're not judging).Shop GameStop's spring sale starting April 7 »The discounts will be available starting this Sunday, and we'll update this post once all of the deals are revealed. Below, you can check out the deals that are confirmed so far!Games:PS4:Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 -- $50Resident Evil 2 -- $40 (ends April 13)Anthem -- $40 (begins April 14)NBA 2K19 -- $30NBA 2K19 - 20th Anniversary Edition -- $60Red Dead Redemption 2 -- $40Red Dead Redemption 2 - Ultimate Edition -- $70 (only at GameStop)Jump Force -- $50 (ends April 13)Far Cry New Dawn -- $20Kingdom Hearts 3 -- $40Call of Duty Black Ops 4 -- $40 (only April 7-13), $30 (begins April 14)FIFA 19 -- $40Madden NFL 19 -- $25Xbox One:Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 -- $50Resident Evil 2 -- $40 (ends April 13)Anthem -- $40 (begins April 14)NBA 2K19 -- $30NBA 2K19 - 20th Anniversary Edition -- $60Red Dead Redemption 2 -- $40Red Dead Redemption 2 - Ultimate Edition -- $70 (only at GameStop)Jump Force -- $50 (ends April 13)Far Cry New Dawn -- $20Kingdom Hearts 3 -- $40Call of Duty Black Ops 4 -- $40 (only April 7-13), $30 (begins April 14)FIFA 19 -- $40Madden NFL 19 -- $25Switch:FIFA 19 -- $40Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle -- $25NBA 2K19 - 20th Anniversary Edition -- $60Consoles and accessories:Buy any new Xbox One S or X console -- get a free $50 GameStop gift card (only April 7-13, includes all bundles except Fallout 76)Buy any new Xbox One X or S and get an Apex Legends Founders Pack -- save $50 (begins April 14, includes all bundles except Fallout 76)Buy any new PS4 system with a 12-month PlayStation Plus Membership -- $20PlayStation Classic -- $40GameCube Style Gold or Silver wireless controller for Nintendo Switch -- $40Select Nintendo Switch accessories -- 20% offSelect gaming headsets -- save up to $60PlayStation VR Motion Controllers Two-Pack -- save $50 when you buy the PSVR ASTRO BOT and Moss BundleXbox wireless controllers -- $30 when you trade any DualShock 4 or Xbox wireless controllerSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate Fight Pad Pro Bundle -- $80 (begins April 14)Super Smash Bros. Ultimate GameCube Style Controller Bundle -- $95 (begins April 14)Nintendo Switch Joy-Con -- $55 when you trade in any Joy-Con, DualShock 4 or Xbox wireless controllerToys, collectibles, and apparel:Funko Ultimate Unboxing Box -- $10Minecraft Collectors Box -- $30T-shirts, hats, socks, bags and wallets -- buy one, get one 50% off (only April 7-13)Pokémon card tins, Super Mario Uno, Roblox, Mega Construx, Bakugan, Beyblades -- 20% offSelect action figures (Minecraft, Pokémon, Super Mario, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and Bendy and the Ink Machine) -- 20% offHot Wheels, POP! Pez, Pokémon Trading Cards Booster Packs, POP! Vinyl and Blind Bags-- buy 3, get 1 free (mix and match)Easter Stuff & Save Bag -- (begins April 14 and excludes already discounted products) In-store deal: 25% off all toys, collectibles, drinkware, board games, statues, and apparel you can fit in an exclusive Thanos bagOnline deal: Buy $100 worth of collectibles and receive 25% off Special trade-in offers:$250 trade credit for any PlayStation 4 Pro or Xbox One X consoles$200 trade credit for Original or Slim PlayStation 4 or Nintendo Switch consoles$150 trade credit for Xbox One S console50% extra credit on any games traded (only April 7-13)Info from Gamespot.com

Although it hasn't been officially confirmed by Ubisoft, it appears as if the next game in the Assassin's Creed franchise will take place in a Viking setting. The game is expected to launch in 2020, with 2019 devoted to the release of a remastered edition of Assassin's Creed III and Odyssey's Fate of Atlantis episodic DLC.Theories that the next mainline Assassin's Creed game will take place in the era of Vikings sprung up with the discovery of odd posters in The Division 2. YouTuber JorRaptor noticed that the numerous Viking posters located in The Division 2's Potomac Event Center seemed to feature a Norse god or traveller holding what appears to be an Apple of Eden. Kotaku has since confirmed from two independent sources "familiar with the game" that the next Assassin's Creed title--codenamed "Kingdom" and scheduled for 2020--stars Vikings.One of Assassin's Creed's Pieces of Eden, the Apple, has been one of the most prominent ties in the Ubisoft franchise, with versions of it appearing in the original game, Assassin's Creed II, Brotherhood, Revelations, III, Syndicate, and Origins, as well as many of the comics, novels, and the live action movie. These ancient technologies were developed by a fictional race that lived centuries prior to most of the events of the Assassin's Creed franchise, and they--along with the other Pieces of Eden--have been repeatedly used as the main source of power for history's seemingly supernatural or divine figures.If the next Assassin's Creed does have a Viking setting, it flies in the face of fans' repeated requests for a game in Japan, and discounts the 2016 leak that revealed the franchise's next titles would be a trilogy telling the origin of the Assassin and Templar conflict--set first in Egypt, and then followed by Greece and finally Rome (although getting two out of three settings isn't that bad).The Viking Age commonly refers to the period of time in Northern Europe between the ninth and eleventh centuries, which could put this next Assassin's Creed game anywhere between 100-400 years prior to the events of the very first game. Both Origins and Odyssey have detailed how forgotten members of history discovered the value of killing key figures as opposed to waging wars, giving rise to the Hidden Ones. But the franchise still hasn't shown how the Hidden Ones become the Assassin Brotherhood seen in the first game, nor how their enemies, The Order of Ancients, become the Assassins' foes, The Templar Order, also seen in the first game.Info from Gamespot.com

One of the best games released last year is marked down for a limited time--you can get Monster Hunter World for $32.39 via Fanatical, which sells officially licensed Steam keys for PC games. At nearly 50% off, this is an incredible price, and it won't last long--Fanatical's "star deals" last only 48 hours or until stock runs out. You'll receive the Steam key immediately after purchasing.Get Monster Hunter World on PC for $32.39 »This is a great time to pick up Monster Hunter World for PC, as it just received graphical and design improvements yesterday. You can grab the high-resolution texture pack for free now on Steam.Released January 26, 2018 for Xbox One and PS4 and on August 9 for PC, Monster Hunter World brought a new level of accessibility to the series that has long been a sensation in Japan but not as popular in the United States. Currently the best-selling title in Capcom's history, Monster Hunter World made GameSpot's top 10 games list of 2018 and was praised for its excellent single-player campaign, well-paced tutorial, deadly AI, and seamless multiplayer integration in GameSpot's Monster Hunter World review."Ever since the title was first announced, it was clear that Capcom was gunning for something grander than Monster Hunter Generations. It has succeeded, and this is likely the biggest and best that the franchise has ever been," wrote critic Ginny Woo. "It's not just the comparative depth of the narrative; it also boasts almost seamless integration between combat systems that were previously incomprehensible for amateurs." Info from Gamespot.com

Last month, Niantic hosted Pokemon Go's first Legendary Lunch Hour, a new, experimental event intended to give players more opportunities to challenge Raid Battles alongside their colleagues and classmates. The developer has now announced a second Legendary Lunch Hour, which is set for next Wednesday, April 10.Just as before, the second Legendary Lunch Hour will take place from 12-1 PM local time. During that window, there will be more five-star Raids featuring Giratina in its Origin Forme, which started appearing for the first time in Pokemon Go earlier this week. Unlike Giratina's Altered Forme, its Origin Forme is serpent-like in appearance and has more attack-oriented stats.Niantic has said it ultimately plans to turn the Legendary Lunch Hour into a regular weekly event, but for the moment, it appears the developer is still experimenting with and refining the event based on player input. "We are continuing to test this event to make it even better," Niantic wrote on the Pokemon Go website. "We understand that not every Trainer can participate in every event, but these tests are the first step in creating more events focused on different play styles."In the meantime, players still have a few more days to participate in the Bug Out, a Bug Pokemon-focused event running until April 9. Until then, Bug-types like Wurmple, Yanma, and others will appear in the wild more frequently, and you'll have an opportunity to catch Shiny Scyther. There are also special Field Research tasks focusing on Bug Pokemon to complete, and Incenses will last twice as long as normal and attract even more Pokemon.Pokemon Go's next Community Day is set for April 13, with this month's featured Pokemon being Bagon. Niantic also recently announced it is bringing Pokemon Go Fest back for another year as part of its Summer Tour series of events. This time, the developer will also host Go Fests in Germany and Asia in addition to Chicago.Info from Gamespot.com

Suicide Squad escaped the DC jailhouse in August 2016 but found itself locked in less-than-favorable reviews. Despite the negative critical reception, David Ayer's movie grossed a worldwide box office total of $746.8 million. With that kind of gross, a new Suicide Squad movie was bound to happen. However, it's not a sequel. It's a total reboot, and it's officially called The Suicide Squad--and newcomer Idris Elba's role is changing.According to Comic Book, producer Peter Safran (Aquaman, Shazam) said, "It's not Suicide Squad 2. It is not a sequel. I will leave that alone but, yes, it's called The Suicide Squad." That reiterates what was announced previously.The return of Gunn has coincided with at least one big casting change. Will Smith, who played Deadshot, has dropped out of The Suicide Squad reportedly due to scheduling issues. In his stead, Idris Elba (Star Trek Beyond, The Dark Tower) will pick up the guns. [Update: Variety now reports that the Deadshot character will instead be dropped, with Elba set to play someone else instead. Just who that will be remains to be seen, though Variety notes this leaves open the door that Smith could return as Deadshot in the future.]James Gunn (best known for helming the first two Guardians of the Galaxy movies), who was fired and rehired to write and direct Guardians 3, will also write and direct The Suicide Squad.Additionally, as Comic Book reports, Jai Courtney (Alita: Battle Angel, Terminator Genisys), who played Captain Boomerang, and Viola Davis (Fences, Widows), who played Amanda Waller, are expected to reprise their roles. There are currently no other casting announcements. Margie Robbie (I, Tonya, Terminal), who played Harley Quinn, is currently working on the femme fatale's solo film, Birds of Prey.The Suicide Squad is scheduled to release on August 6, 2021. This week brought with a trailer for the new Joker movie starring Joaquin Phoenix, as well as the debut of Shazam.Info from Gamespot.com

Epic Games has announced a new addition to Fortnite: Battle Royale. Called the Reboot Van, the feature allows you to bring back squadmates that have died in battle--similar to the respawn stations in Apex Legends.As part of Fortnite's next update, Reboot Vans and Reboot Cards will be added to the battle royale game. Upon death, squadmates will drop their Reboot Card, which can be used at a Reboot Van to respawn them."After a squadmate has been eliminated, grab their dropped Reboot Card and any surviving squadmates can activate it at a van," Epic Games community manager Nathan Mooney said in a video detailing the new respawn feature, which can be watched below. "Once activated, you'll definitely know, as a beacon and audio cue will be set off, informing nearby players to the reboot in progress and how many players will be arriving. You're squad will appear, one by one, on top of the van--ready to jump back into the match."Much like in Apex Legends, your teammates will respawn back into the match without their weapons or items. So, in order to be sure they aren't left completely helpless, it's in your best interest to have something on hand that you can drop for your revived allies. Upon respawning a player, the Reboot Van will temporarily deactivate, and only turn back online after a set period of time.The idea of respawning in Fortnite was first addressed in an Epic Games Reddit AMA in February 2019. "We've been considering this mechanic for a while and have been exploring it," an Epic producer said. "[We] want to make sure we give it the time it needs and fully understand its impact on the game as a whole. Look for further updates during Season 8." Season 8 started shortly thereafter, on February 28, and introduced pirate-themed content into Fortnite. The new Legendary skin for Season 8, Ruin, has just been revealed, and it can be unlocked in Week 8 by completing the season's weekly challenges.In our Fortnite review, Michael Higham gave the game an 8/10. The battle royale game is available on Xbox One, PS4, PC, Switch, and mobile.Info from Gamespot.com

If you've been itching to play Assassin's Creed on PC recently, today's the day to pick up whichever titles you want, as Fanatical is running a huge sale on Assassin's Creed games for PC. The sale covers many of the main series titles, including Origins, Syndicate, Rogue, Unity, Black Flag, and, of course, Odyssey, the latest installment in the series. A spin-off, Assassin's Creed Chronicles (with three episodes set in China, India, and Russia, respectively), is also available at a discount.Shop Fanatical's Assassin's Creed sale »Assassin's Creed: Odyssey -- $28.79 Deluxe Edition -- $40Gold Edition -- $48Ultimate Edition -- $60Assassin's Creed: Origins -- $17.39 Deluxe Edition -- $21Gold Edition -- $29Season Pass DLC -- $13.19Assassin's Creed: Syndicate -- $12 Gold Edition -- $21Season Pass DLC -- $12Assassin's Creed: Rogue -- $6.79 Deluxe Edition -- $9.89Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag -- $6.79Assassin's Creed: Unity -- $9Assassin's Creed Chronicles -- $10 Episode 1: China -- $3.39Episode 2: India -- $3.39Episode 3: Russia -- $3.39Note that these deals are for Uplay, not Steam, and you must have the Uplay game client installed on your PC. You must also have an Ubisoft account (which is free to create). Once you've purchased Assassin's Creed at Fanatical, you'll be prompted to log into your Ubisoft account--once you do, you'll see the word "activating," and the game will be added to your Ubisoft account. You'll then find the game, ready to play, in the "Games" section of the Uplay desktop app. Get more info on redeeming Fanatical purchases for Uplay here.If you prefer to play on console, it's worth nothing that Assassin's Creed: Odyssey is even cheaper for PS4 and Xbox One right now--you can grab it for only $20 at Amazon and Best Buy.Info from Gamespot.com

Mortal Kombat 11 developer NetherRealm has given fans their first look at another playable character. During today's Kombat Kast livestream, the studio unveiled the Kollector, an entirely new fighter making his debut in the upcoming fighting game."A proud servant of the Outworld Empire, the Kollector cares only for his wealth and status and will kill anyone to keep it," NetherRealm said of the character. Much like Goro, the Kollector has four arms that he takes full advantage of in battle, as you can see in his reveal trailer above. The video also gives us a look at one of the Kollector's Fatalities, which sees him literally ripping an opponent apart.The Kollector is the third brand-new playable character announced for MK 11 thus far. Earlier this week, NetherRealm revealed Cetrion, an Elder God capable of wielding elemental powers in battle. Before that, the studio unveiled Geras, the loyal servant of MK 11 boss Kronika. Geras has the power to conjure up objects made of sand and even manipulate time.More than 20 playable characters have been confirmed for the game so far, including an assortment of returning favorites like Kung Lao, Liu Kang, and Jax, who were revealed during Sony's inaugural State of Play presentation. NetherRealm also unveiled one of MK 11's DLC characters, Shang Tsung, whose likeness this time is based on Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the actor who portrayed him in the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie.Mortal Kombat 11 launches for PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch on April 23. The Switch version is being developed by Shiver Entertainment with oversight from NetherRealm; we had a chance to check it out at PAX East 2019 and found it ran and played perfectly fine on the console despite being a visual downgrade. You can read more about Mortal Kombat 11 in our pre-order guide.Info from Gamespot.com

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is the latest game from the studio behind Dark Souls and Bloodborne, From Software. It's only been out for two weeks, but, there's already a discount on the game at Amazon, where you can get the PC version for $5 off. This is a digital download that you can redeem on Steam. Amazon will mail you the PC retail box, which contains the Steam key. Considering the game is so new and still selling for $60 for all versions at other retailers, $55 is a solid price if you were planning to buy it on PC anytime soon--as long as you don't mind dying over and over.Buy Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (PC) -- $55In GameSpot's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice review, critic Tamoor Hussain praised the game for its challenging, yet exhilarating combat, detailed environments, and satisfying stealth tactics. "More so than in previous games, From Software has honed in on the inherent tension found in the challenging nature of its games, and uses it to incredible effect," he wrote. "Sekiro marries the developer's unique brand of gameplay with stealth action to deliver an experience that is as challenging as it is gratifying." The game received a 9/10.Planning to dive into Sekiro? Check out our guides for how to survive in Sekiro and how to get all of the game's endings.Info from Gamespot.com

Battlefield V launched last year without microtransactions, but with the release of a new update, they're now live in the World War II shooter. This patch, Tides of War Chapter 3: Trial by Fire Update #2, introduces "Battlefield Currency," which is the name for the virtual currency that is purchased with real money. The update also deals heavily with improving the recently added battle royale Firestorm mode.Players can spend Battlefield Currency to buy cosmetic items; they do not affect gameplay. Items that can be purchased with Battlefield Currency can also be earned through gameplay. "The balanced rock-paper-scissors gameplay that has always been the foundation of the Battlefield series isn't going anywhere," DICE said. "Player skill will continue to be paramount with the addition of Battlefield Currency, which gives players more ways to acquire items to customize their characters and arsenal in Battlefield V."This patch also sees DICE release new Epic-level rarity items beyond the current Common, Uncommon, and Rare items that you can buy with Battlefield V's existing Company Coin currency. The wording of the statement suggests that the new Epic items may be only available to buy with real money, at least for now. Here's how it's worded:"Starting April 4, using Battlefield Currency, you'll get access to new Epic items. Looking ahead, we will continue to release new cosmetic items that can be obtained through direct progression, Company Coins, and/or Battlefield Currency. We want to give every player a chance to access new cosmetic items, whether they choose to spend real-world money or earn content through gameplay."Battlefield Currency is available to buy from within Battlefield V on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, as well as through first-party digital stores. Looking further out, DICE will release "time-savers" that players can buy with real money; these come in the form of Tier Catch-Ups and XP Boosts. Tier Catch-Ups give you instant access to Chapter Reward items, which are cosmetic only. XP Boosts do just that.In addition, DICE will release new "Elite" sets for Battlefield V that can be purchased for real money using Battlefield Currency. A first for the Battlefield series, Elites are new characters that you can use in multiplayer and the Firestorm battle royale mode."They consist of a themed assortment of cosmetic items, character voice overs, a Best Squad animation, and an exclusive Special Assignment that helps bring to life the story of the Elite and unlocks a signature melee weapon," DICE said.These Elites are different in look only; they offer no gameplay advantage.In addition to all of this, DICE will offer "value bundles" for real money. Only available for a limited time, the bundles come with a mixture of things like cosmetics, currency, time savers, and other items. The full contents of the bundles will be displayed at the buying screen so you know what you're getting. One example of the bundles are Starter Packs that are out now. These come with allotments of Battlefield Currency, as well as customisation options like face paint and weapon skins.For more on Battlefield V's microtransactions, check out this in-depth blog post from DICE.The direction Battlefield V is taking as it relates to microtransactions is decidedly different from how the series handled microtransactions in the past. In previous titles, DICE offered "Shortcut" kits that allowed players to pay real money to acquire weapons and other perks that provided an instant theoretical advantage on the battlefield for those who spent money. DICE's Star Wars: Battlefront II was roundly criticised for being too close to a "pay-to-win" scenario with its own loot boxes and microtransactions, so it could be that Battlefield V's change in direction as it relates to microtransactions is a reaction to that.Battlefield V has sold more than 7 million copies, but that's below what publisher Electronic Arts was expecting. The game is no doubt continuing to sell, and the extra revenue coming from microtransactions may improve the game's overall profitability profile further still. Not only that, but the game just added its battle royale mode, Firestorm, which may improve interest and engagement with Battlefield V overall.Info from Gamespot.com

The first trailer for the Dragon Quest animated movie, Your Story, has come online, providing a first look at the upcoming film that's based on Dragon Quest V. Not only that, but the movie has been confirmed for an August 2 release in Japan.There is no word as of yet about if it'll be released in other territories. Whatever the case, the visuals in the movie look great, and fans may be happy that it's based on Dragon Quest V, which critics generally agreed told a strong, compelling story.Your Story's script was written by Takashi Yamazaki, with music from Koichi Sugiyama that was performed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, according to Nova Crystallis. Dragon Quest video game series creative Yuji Horii is attached to the movie in a supervisor role.Takeru Sato voices the protagonist; you can see a rundown of the other cast members here on the Dragon Quest movie website.Info from Gamespot.com

Mortal Kombat 11 is one of the next big games coming out, and it's due out soon, as it's set to launch on April 23 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Game Informer sat down with series creator Ed Boon and asked him 166 rapid-fire questions about the game and the franchise in general, along with some other silly and unrelated topics.It's a great interview, and you should watch it here, but here are some quick takeaways from Boon:There will be 25 characters on the roster at launch.There will be "30-ish" characters overall; presumably the rest are DLC.There are no Quicktime events in the story.No cross-play at launch; "we are definitely not against the idea."Mortal Kombat X sold almost 11 million copies; it's Boon's best-selling game ever.There are multiple endings to the story.The best restaurant in Chicago is Pizzeria Due.A script exists for the upcoming Mortal Kombat movie, and Boon said he'll veto the idea if it's not good enough.The Nintendo Switch version will run at 60FPS.He's had a conversation with Marvel about making a Marvel fighting game or a Marvel vs. DC fighting game.Neo from The Matrix was nearly in Injustice 2; he won't be in Mortal Kombat 11.The Mona Lisa is the greatest work of art.He really enjoyed Dragon Ball FighterZ.There will be no loot boxes in Mortal Kombat 11.He wants to make a new IP; an online game that never stops. "Something where you're nervous to not play the game for too long," he says.The newest confirmed playable character for Mortal Kombat 11 is Cetrion, who is an Elder God connected to Earth. You can find out more about her in GameSpot's coverage here.GameSpot recent went hands-on with the Switch version at PAX East 2019, and while it was a noticeable visual downgrade, we found the game ran and played perfectly fine on Nintendo's console. You can read more about the title in our Mortal Kombat 11 pre-order guide. Info from Gamespot.com