The new map for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Zombies mode, Dead of the Night, features new characters who are performed by big-name celebrities. The new Dead of the Night chapter features new characters played by actors like Kiefer Sutherland (24, Metal Gear Solid V), Helena Bonham Carter (Fight Club, Harry Potter), Charles Dance (Game of Thrones, and Brian Blessed (Flash Gordon). You can check out a trailer for the new Dead of the Night map in the video below.The Dead of the Night map includes werewolves and vampires, in addition to zombies. Here's how Activision officially describes the Dead of the Night chapter (via Polygon):"This all-new undead experience is set in 1912 and drops players into a lavish estate owned by the famed relic-hunter Alistair Rhodes, where they'll step into the role of a new set of characters."As the unlikely crew of heroes bands together, they'll equip all-new weapons to fight the mysterious force that has taken over the party. Players will also take on a variety of Zombies, including new enemies such as vampires and werewolves, and much more, to survive the nightmarish evening."The Dead of the Night map is included with Black Ops 4's Battle Pass. The new map is part of what's now in the game through the Absolute Zero expansion--there's also more content for multiplayer. Check out GameSpot's rundown here to see everything in the Absolute Zero update.Info from Gamespot.com

In honor of Ralph Breaks The Internet, we're giving away $25 Fandango Giftcards to two (2) lucky fans. Entering into our Instagram giveaway below is easy -- just like and follow for a chance to win! View this post on Instagram🔥GIVEAWAY! We're giving away $25 Fandango Giftcards to two (2) lucky fans in honor of Ralph Breaks the Internet! ------ To enter: 1. Follow @GameSpot + @Fandango 2. Like this post 3. Tag your friends in separate comments below to gain additional entries 👇 (Max 5 friends) ------ Giveaway ends December 17 at 12:00 PM PT. Two (2) winners chosen. USA only, void where prohibited. Good luck! Rules: http://l.gamespot.com/6171EyGCT ------ #GameSpotGiveaway #GameSpot #Giveaway #Giveaways #Sweepstakes #VideoGames #free #WreckitRalph2 #RalphBreaksTheInternet #DisneyMoviesA post shared by GameSpot (@gamespot) on Dec 12, 2018 at 5:42pm PST "Ralph Breaks the Internet" Fandango Gift Card GiveawayOfficial Sweepstakes RulesNO PURCHASE OR WIRELESS DEVICE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. 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For Official Rules, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the above address marked "Official Rules: Ralph Breaks the Internet Fandango Gift Card Giveaway" for receipt by December 31, 2018. Residents of VT may omit postage on the self-addressed envelope. The name of the Winners may be posted, and the Official Rules will be posted on the CBSI Service (i.e. GameSpot.com). View this post on Instagram🔥GIVEAWAY! We're giving away $25 Fandango Giftcards to two (2) lucky fans in honor of Ralph Breaks the Internet! ------ To enter: 1. Follow @GameSpot + @Fandango 2. Like this post 3. Tag your friends in separate comments below to gain additional entries 👇 (Max 5 friends) ------ Giveaway ends December 17 at 12:00 PM PT. Two (2) winners chosen. USA only, void where prohibited. Good luck! 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[UPDATE] Right on schedule, Capcom updated Street Fighter V's Arcade Edition today with ads. The advertisements on stages, character outfits, and loading screens, are switched on by default, but you can toggle them off in the Battle Settings menu.As you probably might have guessed, the Street Fighter subreddit is awash with criticism of the newly launched ads. People are suggesting it's a slippery slope, and creating mock-up images that show things like sponsored headgear from McDonald's and Mtn Dew skins. Some people are speculating that the introduction of ads in Street Fighter V is actually a test for launching a free-to-play version of the game. This is only speculation, of course, but it'll be interesting to see if Capcom responds to the feedback around ads in Street Fighter V. Keep checking back for the latest.The original story is below.Capcom is trying something new on the business side for Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition. The publisher announced that the game is adding optional "sponsored content" on December 11, and it will come in the form of advertisements to tell you about the Capcom Pro Tour competitive gaming event, content bundles for the game, and extra costumes you can buy.The ads will show up in "several locations" throughout the game, including loading screens, tournament stages, and even on characters themselves. Specifically, characters will now have a new "Ad Style" option that will display sponsored content on clothing or the character model itself. The ads on stages, meanwhile, will display sponsored content in clear sight. And the loading screen ads are exactly what they sound like; Capcom clarified that the loading screen with ads enabled won't be longer than when they're disabled.An example of Capcom Pro Tour ads in Street Fighter VThe important thing here is that these ads are entirely optional. If you do decide to view the ads, you'll be rewarded with extra Fight Money (the game's currency) when you play Ranked and Casual matches. There is an upper limit on the Fight Money payouts, however, though Capcom did not say what it is.Capcom's blog post suggests that the sponsored content functionality is switch on by default. It can be toggled off in the Battle Settings menu. You can choose to only see ads where you want them, too; so you could choose to only see the costume ads or the stage and loading screen ads. Go to Capcom's blog post to learn more.As Gamasutra reminds us, advertisements in games is nothing new, but what's notable here is that Street Fighter V is not a free-to-play game. Still, it is not unprecedented for full price games to feature ads. EA's FIFA franchise displays well-known global brands on the sidelines. Additionally, back in 2008, Barack Obama's campaign spent money to buy ads in 18 different video games, and he eventually went on to win the Presidency that year.An example of more ads in Street Fighter V stagesMost major video game publishers are looking at ways to make more money from games in new ways, and in-game advertising is just one of those ways, alongside microtransactions.Ads in Street Fighter V launch on December 11, and it will interesting to see how players react. We also don't know yet what other gaming or non-gaming brands might sign up to put ads in Street Fighter V. Another question some may be asking is if Capcom is adding ads to Street Fighter V to make up for how it failed to reach Capcom's sales targets.The game was originally released in 2016 for PS4 and PC, while the better-received ArcKeep checking back with GameSpot for more.Info from Gamespot.com

Movie giant Disney had another massive year in 2018. With multiple weeks left to go in the year, Disney movies have collectively made more than $7 billion worldwide. Disney hit the milestone on December 9, according to Variety. This is just the second time ever that any movie studio has reached $7 billion in a year. The first studio to do it? You guessed it, Disney set the record with $7.6 billion in 2016.The movie industry's top movies of the year came from Disney. Avengers: Infinity War ($2 billion) was the No. 1 movie of 2018 based on box office performance, with Black Panther ($1.35 billion) following in second place. Universal's Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom ($1.3 billion) was No. 3, with Disney's The Incredibles 2 ($1.24 billion) at No. 4Another 2018 Disney movie, Ant-Man and the Wasp, made $622 million worldwide to land at Number 6 for the year. The Star Wars spinoff, Solo: A Star Wars Story, currently sits at the No. 18 position with $392 million. Some of Disney's other 2018 movies included Ralph Breaks the Internet (No. 31 / $258 million), Christopher Robin (No. 36 / $197.4 million), The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (No. 41 / $151 million), and A Wrinkle in Time (No. 44 / $132 million). These numbers come from Box Office Mojo.Disney's movies made the most from international markets, where they collectively pulled in $4.07 billion, with $2.95 billion coming from the domestic market.Disney has one more very big movie coming up this year, Mary Poppins Returns starring Emily Blunt. The film is due out just before Christmas, and it is tracking to make $65 million in the US for its opening.Disney looks set to have another big year in 2019. Some of the studio's announced movies for next year include remakes/reboots of The Lion King, Dumbo, and Aladdin, as well as Toy Story 4 and Frozen 2, to name a few. Star Wars: Episode IX is due out in December 2019. Disney also owns Marvel, and some of the biggest releases from Marvel in 2019 include Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame. So yes, we expect Disney to again do very well in 2019 at the box office.Info from Gamespot.com

Update: GTA V's new update is now live, and it's a significant one, rolling out all of the new Arena War content outlined below and seen in the trailer above. There are a total of seven different modes available as part of Arena War and 12 new vehicles to purchase through an in-game website. Additionally, logging in between now and December 17 will net you two free in-game shirts (pictured in the gallery below), and you'll be eligible for discounts on the following:Mk II Weapon Upgrades & Customization – 35% offLuxury Finishes – 25% offMG & Combat MG – 25% offSnipers – 25% offSMGs – 25% offShotguns – 25% offPistols – 25% offExplosives & Throwables – 25% offBody Armor – 25% offOriginal story: The next big update for Grand Theft Auto Online sounds like an exciting one. The "Arena War" update, as it's called, will add a competitive mode that sounds very intense."Enter Arena War, where ruthless gladiatorial combat meets the bleeding-edge of vehicular modification technology in one spectacular--and highly combustible--competition," reads a line from Rockstar's official description.The event will take place inside the Maze Bank Arena, apparently, and it will see players fighting until the grisly end, apparently. "Sign up and embark on an entirely new career under the stratospheric dome of the Maze Bank Arena, one that involves turning your opponent's brains into pulp on the steering wheel in the name of entertainment, courtesy of Alan Jerome Productions," reads another line from the description.Arena War will add new vehicle types that were custom made for it (check out the teaser image above to get an idea for what to expect), along with seven "explosive" new modes. In the Arena, you'll earn Arena Points, which you can use to move through the ranks and unlock more "toys," according to Rockstar.Arena War arrives in GTA Online for PS4, Xbox One, and PC on December 11. GTA Online is the multiplayer mode for Grand Theft Auto V.As it always said it would, Rockstar Games continues to support GTA Online even though the studio's newest game, Red Dead Redemption 2, is out. The western also has a multiplayer mode, Red Dead Online, but it is still in the early, beta stages of its lifecycle.Info from Gamespot.com

Even NASA is getting in on the Avengers hype. The American space agency wants to help save Tony Stark from his tough situation in the new trailer for Avengers: Endgame.Writing on Twitter, NASA offered some advice for how to save Stark. He directed the rest of the Avengers to listen for a signal from Stark saying "Avengers, we have a problem." But if Stark's comms are down, what then? In that situation, NASA said it recommends teams on the ground to "use all resources" to scour the skies to find Stark.Hey @Marvel, we heard about Tony Stark. As we know, the first thing you should do is listen in mission control for “@Avengers, we have a problem.” But if he can’t communicate, then we recommend ground teams use all resources to scan the skies for your missing man pic.twitter.com/zavXrsPljq — NASA (@NASA) December 9, 2018Appreciate any help you can provide 🙏 — Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) December 10, 2018As you can see, Marvel Studios responded to NASA's tweet, saying it appreciates the help. If you zoom in on one of the desks at the back of the picture, you'll see one of the desk clumps is labeled "Thor," with the hammer leaning against it. What's that all about?NASA explained in another tweet that THOR is an acronym that stands for "Thermal Operations and Resource."The THermal Operations and Resource (THOR) officer is truly one of Mission Control’s mightiest heroes. They ensure the operation of multiple @Space_Station subsystems which collect, distribute & reject heat from critical equipment and payloads for the success of the mission — NASA (@NASA) December 9, 2018Tony Stark is looking like he's in a bad way in the new Endgame trailer. The trailer opens with Stark adrift in space with no food or water, with oxygen about to run out. He's recording a message to Pepper Potts saying he no longer expects to get rescued.The new Avengers trailer confirmed the movie's name, Endgame, a title that makes a lot of sense given what is expected to happen after the dramatic, cliff-hanger ending of Infinity War. The massively popular Avengers: Endgame trailer also of course raises a lot of questions, like what happened to Captain America's beard, how much time has passed since Infinity War, how Scott Lang seemingly got out of the Quantum Realm, and more. Check out GameSpot's rundown of all the big questions here.More: Avengers 4: Endgame Trailer Breakdown: Everything We Learned About The 2019 Marvel MovieInfo from Gamespot.com

If you're like us and are always on the lookout for great deals on Xbox One games, it's time to head to Xbox Live. This week's Spotlight Sale and Deals with Gold promotion are now live, dropping prices on a selection of Xbox One and Xbox 360 games. You'll need a Gold subscription to take advantage of most of this week's deals, but some are available to everyone. Let's look at the highlights of the sales running between now and December 17.The headliner this week is Monster Hunter World, on sale for $25. Not only is this one of the best games of 2018, but Capcom isn't done with it yet. A massive expansion called Iceborne is planned for release next year, and everyone's favorite gruff-voiced witcher will also make an appearance in the game. All of which makes now a great time to pick it up on sale to see what the fuss is about.While Xbox One owners missed out on the PS4-exclusive Castlevania Requiem, you can pick up Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon on sale for $7 right now. It's a retro Castlevania-style game made by some of the creative team behind many entries in the classic series. Speaking of retro games, Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 & 2 Combo Pack and Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 + 2 are on sale for $15 and $30 respectively.If you enjoy shooters, you can get Battlefield 4 or Battlefield Hardline Ultimate Edition for under $10 each. Anyone with an itch to play an action-RPG can grab Divinity: Original Sin Enhanced Edition or The Technomancer for $10 apiece. Racing fans can rev up with MotoGP 17 for $12 or Valentino Rossi The Game for just $5.You can find more of our picks below, or check out all the games on sale on Xbox.com. The discounts are live between now and December 17, so make your purchases by then.Battlefield 4 -- $5 / £3.75Battlefield Hardline Ultimate Edition -- $9 / £10.50Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon -- $7 / £6.30Divinity: Original Sin Enhanced Edition -- $10 / £8.75Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Deluxier Edition - $10.50 / £8.75The Long Reach -- $6 / £4Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 & 2 Combo Pack -- $15 / £10Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 + 2 -- $30 / £24Mirror's Edge Catalyst -- $5 / £5Monster Hunter World -- $25 / £20MotoGP 17 -- $12 / £12Persona 4 Arena -- $7.50 / £6The Technomancer -- $10 / £8.75Valentino Rossi The Game -- $5 / £4Info from Gamespot.com

Epic Games has retired work on its mobile series Infinity Blade--and pulled all three games from the Apple App Store--just as it issued a new patch (7.01) to Fortnite that inserts the titular weapon into the game. The weapon is fittingly extremely powerful, serving as an homage to the studio's last mobile hit, but be prepared to have a tough time getting your hands on it.Unlike most weapons in Fortnite, there's only one Infinity Blade. Picking it up from its castle on Polar Peak, where it's always found, is currently very difficult--in most matches, you've got a ton of players wanting to use it, which leads to the situation you see in the video above. Expect to die a lot if you head to Polar Peak right now.Assuming you do get the sword, it will grant you double health and shields, you'll gain 50 health upon scoring a kill, and it will allow you to move faster than other players. It can also destroy players and structures very quickly. As a trade-off, though, picking it up sheds all of your other weapons and inventory items. There's only one Infinity Blade in any given match, and you can kill a player to force them to drop it.Naturally, this also makes the Polar Peak area extremely dangerous, since the allure of the weapon is bound to attract players and force bottleneck bloodbaths. It's possible that this weapon will only be available temporarily, similar to the powerful Thanos' Gauntlet--though that was in its own limited-time mode, rather than in the main battle royale.Infinity Blade was Epic's first big mobile release, pushing the power of its own Unreal engine on Apple devices to serve as a showpiece. It was a timing-based fighting game consisting of various boss fights. The name comes from the weapon itself, which is wielded by descendants of a warrior who was killed by the immortal God King. Each playthrough maintains the experience of your previous run, until you've confronted and defeated the God King and beaten him with the Infinity Blade. Later sequels added more RPG elements and a more detailed plot structure.This weapon addition is the first of its kind and was teased shortly after the Fortnite 7.00 patch released. That season changeover also introduced an aerial vehicle and a snowy makeover for the map. You can check out some pointers on how to complete all the new tasks in our Fortnite Season 7 challenges roundup.Info from Gamespot.com

In the ever-shifting landscape of the video game industry, few franchises have managed to remain as consistently popular over the years as Pokemon. More than two decades after its humble debut on the Game Boy, the series is still one of Nintendo's most beloved and lucrative properties, and that popularity only reached new heights with the release of Pokemon Go. When the game first hit mobile devices in the summer of 2016, it seemed the whole world was once again overtaken by Pokemon fever. Stories of expectant fathers capturing Pokemon while their wives gave birth and athletes referencing the game during competitions dominated news headlines in the weeks and months following its release, and the title itself quickly became one of the most successful mobile applications of all time.Of course, no game can maintain that remarkable level of popularity forever, and before long, Pokemon Go's began to wane. Thanks in part to the slow rollout of new content and some controversial design changes, the game's active user base declined. It still enjoyed a healthy number of active users in 2017. In June of that year, the game had roughly 60 million monthly players--much fewer than the 100 million it had the previous August, but an impressive number in its own right. Still, it was clear the sway it once held over the public had diminished, and gone were the days when you'd see crowds of people stopping traffic just to capture a nearby Vaporeon.That wasn't the extent of the problems the game faced in 2017. Its first major live event, Pokemon Go Fest in Chicago, was an unmitigated disaster. The ostensible goal of the event was to encourage players to meet up and capture Pokemon together, but persistent technical issues rendered the game unplayable at the venue. Some attendees even filed a lawsuit against developer Niantic seeking reimbursement for their travel expenses. The entire ordeal prompted the company to postpone several live events that were scheduled to take place across Europe later that summer. Fortunately, future events would go off much more smoothly than the ill-fated Pokemon Go Fest, but it was nonetheless a portentous start for Niantic's plans.It's remarkable, then, just how much Pokemon Go has been able to rebound in the past year. While it would certainly be an exaggeration to say the game was ever running the risk of becoming a flop--even with its decline in active users, Pokemon Go still had millions of players worldwide and was generating millions of dollars in revenue every month--it was no longer the cultural phenomenon that it was the first few weeks after it debuted. Thanks to a regular stream of new content, features, and events, however, Pokemon Go has enjoyed the most success it's had since launch. This past May, the game had its most active users since summer 2016, and just last month alone, it grossed an estimated $80 million worldwide.This impressive resurgence can be attributed to the generous slate of updates and new content Niantic has released for the game in 2018. Throughout the year, the developer rolled out new features and hosted numerous events to entice players back to the game. In January, Niantic held the inaugural Pokemon Go Community Day--the first in what would become a series of monthly events that offer players an opportunity to earn in-game bonuses and capture rare Pokemon. Unlike Pokemon Go Fest, Community Days aren't hosted at a particular location, but rather during a specific window of time, meaning players around the world can go to any nearby park or other gathering place during the designated times and participate. Not only is it easier to take part in Community Days than other live events, each also offers players a chance to encounter a highly sought-after shiny Pokemon and even learn a special event-exclusive move that typically can't be obtained by other means, providing a compelling incentive to return to the game each time an event rolls around.In addition to Community Days, Niantic has been introducing new Pokemon to Go much more frequently this year. The first wave of Gen 2 Pokemon--those that originated in Pokemon Gold and Silver--didn't arrive until February 2017, some seven months after the game launched, while Legendary Pokemon wouldn't be introduced until later that summer. Since then, however, Niantic has been steadily rolling out Gen 3 and, more recently, Gen 4 Pokemon in Go. This year also saw the arrival of Alolan forms--tropical variants of certain monsters from Pokemon Sun and Moon. On top of that, the developer has been releasing new Legendaries on a near-monthly basis, ensuring there's always a reason to fire up the app and see what's new.Complementing the regular stream of events and Pokemon has been a slew of compelling new features, beginning with a quest system. Now when players spin a Photo Disc at Gyms and PokeStops, they'll collect Field Research tasks along with the usual assortment of items they'd receive. These tasks can range from catching a certain number or type of Pokemon to making a number of Great throws. Not only do these give players structured goals to aim for as they play Pokemon Go, but completing enough will reward them with a chance to capture a rare or Legendary Pokemon. Alongside Field Research tasks, Niantic also added Special Research to the game this year; these are story-based missions assigned by Professor Willow, and they typically culminate in an encounter with a Mythical Pokemon such as Mew or Celebi.This year also saw the arrival of some features fans have been clamoring for ever since Pokemon Go first launched. This past summer, Niantic finally implemented friends lists and trading in the game. While there are some restrictions in place for the latter--as of this writing, you can only trade Pokemon with friends in-person--it is still a welcome addition. Most recently, the developer revealed that a PvP system is on the way to the game. Before, players were only able to team up and battle against Raid Bosses at Gyms, but the new Trainer Battle system will allow them to finally compete directly against other players--an option the game has been sorely lacking to this point.Niantic's continual improvements to Pokemon Go have helped it stand out as one of the year's best evolving multiplayer games. But it is its integration into the Pokemon series' latest mainline installments, Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee for Nintendo Switch, that has truly solidified its importance to the franchise. For the first time, players are able to transfer Pokemon over from Go and use them in a proper Pokemon RPG. Moreover, connecting the two games is the key to unlocking a brand-new Mythical Pokemon named Meltan, which was revealed in Pokemon Go following September's Community Day, making it the first Pokemon to debut in the mobile title rather than a main game. Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee themselves also take some cues from Go, most notably incorporating its capture mechanics, opening the gameplay up to players who may have been introduced to the series through the mobile game.Between the release of Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee for Switch and the generous Year of Legendary Pokemon campaign, which saw The Pokemon Company give away a different Legendary Pokemon for Pokemon Sun, Moon, and their Ultra counterparts nearly every month, the past year has been a strong one for Pokemon. But it's Pokemon Go's impressive string of updates that have defined 2018 for the franchise. With other new features, such as a PokeStop nomination system, on the way to the game and more generations of Pokemon to be added, it doesn't appear Pokemon Go will slow down any time soon. Meanwhile, a "core" Pokemon RPG is on the way to Switch next year, ensuring that 2019 will be another big year for the perennial franchise.Info from Gamespot.com

As promised, Epic has released a new update for Fortnite. Today's new patch 7.01 is now live across PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile, bringing the recently teased sword weapon (good luck getting it) and a new limited-time mode to Battle Royale, as well as a ton of tweaks and new features to Creative mode and a handful of bug fixes for Save the World. Here's what's new, along with the full patch notes.Headlining this week's update is the aforementioned sword: the Infinity Blade, a callback to Epic's now delisted mobile series of the same name. According to the patch notes on the developer's website, the Infinity Blade is a Mythic melee weapon, making it the first of its kind in Fortnite. Only one of these swords will appear in a match, and it can be found in a pedestal atop Polar Peak.Fittingly, the Infinity Blade is a powerful weapon that "deals big damage and destroys structures." The player who wields the sword will also be granted additional abilities, including increased max health and shields, increased movement speed, and more. However, if you pick up the Infinity Blade, you'll drop all your other inventory items with the exception of building materials. All of that said, the sword being located in only one spot means there are tons of players swarming to get it--making it a true challenge to actually get your hands on it, as you can see in the video below. Along with the Infinity Blade, the 7.01 update brings back the Close Encounters LTM to Battle Royale. As its name suggests, this mode is all about close-quarters combat. The only weapons available here are shotgun variants and jetpacks. The latter can be found along with Heavy Shotguns in chests and supply drops, while other shotguns can be picked up as floor loot. Partway through the match, the storm will also close in more quickly than it does in a standard round.Rounding out the 7.01 update are a slew of additions to the new sandbox-style Creative mode, including a fifth island to build on and an Island Code system that allows players to load others' creations--although Epic says this feature will initially be limited to certain players. Finally, the developer is bringing back the Ralphie's Revenge gun to Save the World. You can find the full patch notes for update 7.01 below.Fortnite v7.01 Patch NotesGeneralUIPlayers are no longer brought to the Battle Royale lobby when clicking "Creative" in the game mode select screen.Battle RoyaleLimited-Time Mode: Close EncountersThe only weapons in this mode are Shotgun variants. Jetpacks & Heavy Shotguns can be found in chests & Supply Drops.Other Shotgun variants are spawned as floor loot.The Storm moves in more quickly than normal at mid to late game. Typical match length is about 15 minutes.Stats are enabled for this mode.Weapons & ItemsInfinity BladeThis Mythic melee weapon can be found on Polar Peak.Primary Fire delivers a powerful sword slash. It deals big damage to enemies and destroys structures in one blow (75 damage to players).Alternate Fire allows the player to leap great distances, destroying objects in its path. Upon landing, it delivers damage and a knock-up to nearby players (25 damage).The wielder of the sword is also granted additional abilities: An increased pool of max Health and Shields (200 Health/200 Shields).Regeneration of effective Health over time up to max Health and Shields (1 HP per second).An instant burst of effective Health upon elimination of an enemy (50 HP).Increased movement speed (130%).The first player to pull the Infinity Blade from its pedestal will be instantly healed to full Health and Shields.If a player picks up the Infinity Blade, all other inventory items aside from building materials will be dropped.When the wielder of the Infinity Blade picks up an item (aside from building materials), the Infinity Blade will be dropped.The Infinity Blade will be dropped when the wielder is knocked out or eliminated.Only one Infinity Blade will appear per match.GameplayX-4 StormwingWhen a plane is shot down, the driver and all passengers of that plane will now take 25 damage from the explosion.Bug FixesSpeculative fix for players moving after being eliminated.Fixed players being ejected from vehicles if they lost the icy feet effect.CreativeIslandsThe Block New 5th Island to build on. Provides the exact block that appears in Battle Royale where your creation could appear.Featured Islands Added 4 featured island Rifts. Featured islands will be changed over time as we feature the communities creations. Featured maps can be played the rules are set by the creator. Also, use the featured rifts to enter codes from other creators.Island Codes system Use codes to load creations that have been shared with the Island Code system.Initially, only a limited number of players in the Support a Creator program will have access to this feature.Over time we will expand the number of players that can publish islands as we polish this feature.To use a code, go to a Feature Rift and select "Enter Code" and follow the instructions.Post your creations to Reddit, Youtube, Twitch, or any of our other social channels! We may reach out and provide you the ability to publish your creation.Bug FixesFixed an issue where respawning on Creative Hub could cause your player to leave the Island.Fixed various problems with Island Rifts not functioning correctly.Fixed Island Rifts not showing the correct Island name and player count in some cases.Fixed an issue that prevented player inventory from being reset when returning to Creative Hub.Fixed players appearing to fall through the ground in Replays when teleporting between islands.Fixed bug where the same friend's server could appear multiple times in Creative server select.Fixed an issue that prevented players from placing building tiles on certain islands.Fixed an issue where players would not be able to spawn on your island when building tiles or props were in the way.Prefabs6 New Lucky Landing PrefabsObstacle Course The Obstacle Course gallery was split into four separate gallery Prefabs: Floors, Walls, Roofs & Stairs and Parts.New props were added to the Parts gallery.Indestructible Gallery This gallery contains props that cannot be destroyed by weapons.New indestructible props and building tiles were added to this gallery Prefab.A few other Prefabs were updated with new building tiles and props.DevicesNew: Item Spawner - Drop any item on this device to have it spawn one item at a time during games.New: Player Checkpoint Plate - Run across the checkpoint during a game and the next time you die you'll respawn there.Player Spawn device can now be customized to spawn only players on a specific team number. The team number is displayed on the plate (except when in the game is in progress.)Player Spawn device can now be set to be an Island Start instead of a game start. This can be used to set where players arrive when they visit your island when not in Play mode.Bug FixesFixed issues with multiple devices able to be placed on top of one another.Fixed Damage Rails being able to be placed on top of themselves.Fixed vehicles not being removed when their Vehicle Spawner is deleted.Fixed a problem that could cause devices to malfunction after being saved and loaded.Fixed certain devices becoming indestructible after loading your Island on a new server.GameplayNew settings in "My Island" menu: "Starting Health" can now be set to "Invincible." This prevents players from taking any damage on your island.“Building Damage in Game” This can be disabled to prevent island structures from being damaged in game.Has no effect on structures built by players during the game.When stopping a game, players are now returned to where they were before the game started.Bug FixesPlayer inventory is now reset when a game is started and also after it finishes.Fixed games being called "Minigames" in the UI in some places.Fixed eliminated players respawning on the same spawn pad in some cases.Fixed the "Down But Not Out" game setting not functioning correctly.Fixed players not being able to damage structures in game after editing privileges were revoked by the island owner.Fixed a bug where disabling falling damage would not be remembered when loading your island.Creative Tools & PhoneAdded Collision option Collision can now be turned on and off when moving props.Toggle collision using V (Hold) on a desktop, or D-Pad Left (Hold) on a controller.When collision is off, props can be freely moved through any other object (but not under terrain!)Grid Snap Snap now uses better settings for each individual prop. This allows props to align better to the Fortnite world grid.Renamed help text for certain actions to be more clear "Pick up" is now "Cut"While holding something, "Copy" is now "Paste"Your phone's settings are now remembered as you move between islands, respawn, or play games on islands.Vehicles can no longer be deleted while players are using them.Added some additional sound effects when toggling options on the phone.Bug FixesFixed props and building tiles being able to be placed outside of the island's saveable area.Fixed props sometimes not placing exactly where the hologram preview shows it will when the Drops option was enabled.Fixed an issue with grid snap where props would not actually align to the grid when placing them down quickly.Fixed various problems when interacting with mirrored building tiles.Fixed some issues with placement of props being denied unexpectedly.Fixed an issue where props could vanish after you pick them up.Fixed some props that were not able to be moved using the Phone.Fixed hologram animations not playing on certain props when you pick them up.FlyYou can now switch to Fly while your Glider is deployed by double-tapping the Jump button.Holding down the Jump button on will now consistently fly upwards, even on a keyboard.Improved Fly animations, especially when using items or interacting.Bug FixesFixed Bouncers being destroyed when flying on top of them.Fixed certain Devices not affecting respawned players who were eliminated while flying.TeamsPlayers will now be on the same team (and voice channel) when entering a server.Players who join a session in progress will now always be added to Team 1.Players are now spread evenly between available team spawns when possible.Players on the same team will now see team identifiers during a game.Removed redundant Team Spawn Pads option.Bug FixesFixed players not all starting on the same team when first entering an Island.Fixed players not being on correct teams when starting a game.Fixed players being able to switch teams while in the middle of a game.Fixed players not being able to switch to specific teams in some cases.Weapons & ItemsBug FixesFixed not being able to stack Port-a-Fortress grenades in Creative.UI & SocialAdded a new tutorial pop-up to inform users about changing island permissions when another player joins the session.Players can no longer join your session in progress when your party is set to private.Bug FixesFixed wrong Creative server being selected in some cases when choosing a server using a controller.Interacting with chests and Supply Llamas now takes the intended amount of time.Fixed the Creative Inventory not being displayed while skydiving or gliding.Fixed the wrong number of players showing next to names in the friend list.Fixed friends' servers showing on Creative server select after they become empty.Fixed various issues with friend status in Creative and player counts.Fixed being able to access Creative Inventory when in the Creative Hub in certain cases.Fixed various problems with in-game tutorial pop-ups.PerformanceImproved the load times of island content when first starting a server.To improve server performance, the maximum number of Vehicle Spawners on an island has been limited to 32.Reduced memory usage when switching between Islands on the same server.Improved performance of particle systems with large numbers of placed traps.MobileAdded a new button that toggles Collision on the Phone.Added new states to some creative buttons to make their actions more clear.Bug FixesFixed the "Memory Used" bar being covered up by other mobile UI.Save the WorldMissions & SystemsBug FixesStorm Shield Defenses no longer grant reduced primary rewards if the 80% health bonus objective is failed.Weapons & ItemsRalphie's Revenge is returning and will be available in the Weekly StoreAccurate and slow firing air rifle that has a massive headshot bonus. Remember to always wear your eye protection!Available from December 12 at 7 PM ET until December 19th 7 PM ET.Info from Gamespot.com

It seems like we just wrapped up Destiny 2's Halloween-themed in-game event, the Festival of the Lost, and already the people of the Tower are slapping up their holiday decorations for the game's next celebration. That event is the Dawning, Destiny's version of a snow-covered space holiday season, which is usually marked by players going around giving NPCs gifts.The Dawning returns with the latest Destiny 2 weekly reset on December 11, and with it comes the usual holiday giving event--but this time, it's all about baking. As Bungie noted in its blog post about the event, the major single-player event of the Dawning will be all about making and delivering cookies to spread holiday cheer. You'll get recipes for certain cookies and earn ingredients as you work through the missions, but you'll have to discover the most delicious cookie combinations on your own.Facilitating all this cookie-sharing is Eva Levante, a Destiny character who's been missing from the game since the launch of Destiny 2. There are even lore items tied to Eva's story, so visiting her will likely fill in some interesting backstory gaps.As with every big in-game event, the Dawning comes with a whole new batch of cosmetic items to earn or buy, too. They're mostly winter-themed, but the most interesting additions are two-player emotes, which let you activate a cool animation like high five or fist bump with another player.The other big activity returning with the Dawning is Mayhem, a Crucible playlist we haven't seen since the first Destiny. As the name implies, this one is pure, hilarious chaos. Power weapon ammo drops much more frequently, and Super abilities charge up super quickly--meaning everyone in the match is constantly zapping, stabbing, hammering, and exploding each other.Finally, there's a minor patch to Destiny 2 that comes with the Dawning. Update 2.1.2 gives a bit of a fix to Prime Engrams, making them drop more frequently and with higher power levels to help you grind up to the Power cap and get ready for the Black Armory's new raid, Scourge of the Past.Check out the full patch notes below.Items and EconomyGeneralPrime engrams will now drop more frequently and with larger power bumps for players under 600 PowerMiscGeneralFixed an issue where players could not purchase the Annual Pass from the Director nodeInfo from Gamespot.com

The latest weekly reset marks the start of Destiny 2's holiday event, the Dawning, and with it comes a bunch of new cosmetic items to earn and the return of the Mayhem Crucible playlist. But in terms of the standard refresh, another Ascendant Challenge is now available, this one returning from the third week of Forsaken. Here's where its portal is located and what to do inside.If you've done an Ascendant Challenge before, you'll have an idea of how this goes overall. Start out by buying the appropriate bounty from Petra in the Dreaming City. Alongside that, you'll need a Tincture of Queensfoil. Once you consume that, you get the Ascendance buff that allows you to see the Taken portal--after you've found it.This particular portal is located in the Spire of Keres; you can see its location in the video above. Go through it to visit the Ascendant Plane, where are tasked with climbing a tower made of rocks without dying. Enemies will try to snipe you, and Taken rifts will try to boop you off the tower to your death. Be careful with where you move as you go toward the top; once you're there, kill the boss to complete the Ascendant Challenge.Your reward is a chest that may not have anything special inside, but you'll also complete the bounty you picked up from Petra. This offers a piece of Powerful gear, making it a task worth tackling. With the recently released Black Armory expansion, the Power cap for characters has been raised to 650, so it's definitely worth revisiting the Ascendant Challenge as you grind up to those new heights.As noted above, the prerequisite for doing an Ascendant Challenge--aside from access to the Dreaming City, which only comes after finishing the Forsaken campaign--is a Tincture of Queensfoil. These can be obtained through chests and Public Events in the Dreaming City, but that's not the only means.The video above details a location you can go to trade 50 Baryon Boughs, the planetary material you earn in the Dreaming City, for a Tincture of Queensfoil. If you're desperate to get your hands on one to try the Ascendant Challenge, follow our video guide to help you find your way to the spot where you can trade with Huginn.Info from Gamespot.com

Sure, 'tis the season to be jolly. But 'tis also the season when retailers have their winter sales, dropping prices on video games of all kinds. Newegg is the latest online store to launch a seasonal sale, which means you can save money on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC games. A number of the deals end on December 15, so don't wait too long to make your purchases or you might miss out.Some of the biggest games from recent months have gotten the discount treatment, which is good news to anyone who held out through the launch hype. Among those is Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, a game that comes with three robust online modes: multiplayer, Zombies, and a new battle royale mode called Blackout. It's on sale for $40 across all platforms. Now is also a great time to jump into Destiny 2: Forsaken - Legendary Collection, because not only is it packed with endgame content, but it's on sale for $25 on PS4 and Xbox One.And if you own a Nintendo Switch, you can pick up Diablo III: Eternal Collection for $40, a good deal on one of the best dungeon crawlers ever made. It comes with all the content Blizzard has put out for the game. Switch owners who enjoy polygonal platformers can also pick up Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy for $30.Speaking of retro platformers, Spyro Reignited Trilogy is down to $30 on PS4 and Xbox One. Sports fans can pick up NBA 2K19 or WWE 2K19 for $30 each, or UFC 3 for $20. Lastly, a handful of digital Xbox One games are on sale, but you have to enter a promo code to get the discounts. You can find the details below to save on games like Forza Horizon 4 and Sea of Thieves.PS4Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 -- $40Destiny 2: Forsaken - Legendary Collection -- $25Diablo III: Eternal Collection -- $25NBA 2K19 -- $30Overwatch: Legendary Edition -- $25Spyro Reignited Trilogy -- $30UFC 3 -- $20WWE 2K19 -- $30Xbox OneCall of Duty: Black Ops 4 -- $40Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy -- $30Destiny 2: Forsaken - Legendary Collection -- $25Diablo III: Eternal Collection -- $25Forza Horizon 4 (digital code) -- $35 with promo code EMCEREE62NBA 2K19 -- $30Overwatch: Legendary Edition -- $25Sea of Thieves (digital code) -- $26 with promo code EMCEREE68Spyro Reignited Trilogy -- $30Starlink: Battle for Atlas (digital) -- $54 with promo code EMCEREE67UFC 3 -- $20WWE 2K19 -- $30Nintendo SwitchCrash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy -- $30Diablo III: Eternal Collection -- $40PCCall of Duty: Black Ops 4 -- $40Overwatch: Legendary Edition -- $25Info from Gamespot.com

We're giving away free PC codes for Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4 Battle Edition to thirty (30) lucky fans! Scroll down to enter.This is not an instant win. No purchase necessary. Competition ends at 12:00 PM PT on December 19, 2018, in which 30 winners will be chosen at random and emailed a code for the full game (MSRP: $30).Enter below: Info from Gamespot.com

Overwatch's annual Winter Wonderland update has gone live on all platforms, letting you throw down in some holiday-themed events and introducing a load of new winter skins. The festivities will last until January 2.This year the game brings back the Yeti Hunter and Mei's Snowball Offensive modes from previous years, but it doesn't include any new Brawls. The Blizzard World, Black Forest, King's Row, and Hanamura maps were all given wintery makeovers for the event too. Naturally the event also includes loads of new skins alongside the return of winter skins from last year at reduced prices.A teaser video that announced the event showed the Blizzard World map redone as a holiday village. The Overwatch Twitter has also shown off several of the new skins: Snowboarder Zarya, Snow Fox Lucio, Sugar Plum Fairy Mercy, Biathlon Widowmaker, Gift Wrap Bastion, Figure Skater Symmetra, and Krampus Junkrat. Check out a gallery of the skins below.These winter events tend to be themed around Mei, the cold-based climatologist. This is also the first Winter Wonderland event since the game has introduced Brigitte, Wrecking Ball, and Ashe, so they're bound to have an impact on the meta for any returning holiday game modes.Blizzard recently introduced a massive overhaul for Overwatch. It made players redownload the game in full, but it was aimed at streamlining the game and getting rid of some legacy issues to make it all smoother under-the-hood. While skins are the major draw of these regular annual events, Blizzard may need to tinker with those soon too. Both the US and Australia are considering investigations into loot boxes.Info from Gamespot.com