The Dragon Age franchise has been quiet since 2014's Dragon Age: Inquisition, but that's set to change soon. BioWare's Casey Hudson says that the company is preparing to say more about its plans for the series sometime in December."If you've been following these blogs, or myself and Mark Darrah on Twitter, you know we're also working on some secret Dragon Age stuff," Hudson said on the BioWare blog. "Dragon Age is an incredibly important franchise in our studio, and we're excited to continue its legacy. Look for more on this in the coming month (though I won't tell you where to look…)"The reference to the coming month is December, during which the biggest game event is the annual Game Awards. That also happens to house a lot of debuts and announcements alongside the accolades, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the impending Dragon Age announcement show up there. Inquisition won the top honor of Game of the Year at 2014's Game Awards.Dragon Age was one of two major franchises that BioWare was alternating between in the last generation, the other being Mass Effect. Mass Effect made the journey to the new generation of consoles with Mass Effect: Andromeda, but Dragon Age has not had a new game created exclusively for this generation.Hudson has previously acknowledged a new Dragon Age in development, responding to concerns about EA's push for live content. In August he teased secret projects in the works across their franchises. BioWare has also made clear that it's still pursuing the future of Mass Effect too.Currently BioWare's next major release is Anthem, which is coming in February 2019. It will be accompanied by a demo.Info from Gamespot.com

This week, Rockstar Games launched the beta for Red Dead Online, the hotly anticipated multiplayer mode for Red Dead Redemption 2 on PS4 and Xbox One. Much like in the original game, players will be able to take part in missions, themed events, and take out rival players as they explore the massive open world at their leisure. This time, however, Red Dead Online is taking more cues from Grand Theft Auto V's online mode, allowing you to create your own character and build up their influence as they rub shoulders with some of Red Dead's most well-known individuals.With the beta, players will get an early look at what to expect from the online experience of Red Dead 2. Unlike the main story, the entire map is available to explore early on, allowing you to freely move about once you've gotten your feet wet. During our time spent exploring and taking part in a variety of events, we had a number of takeaways of how Red Dead Online functions as a whole, which we've detailed here in this feature. In addition to some familiar faces making a return, we've also gotten a better look at the new character progression system, which is a big change from the main story. There was certainly a lot to take in with how Red Dead Online works, be sure to share your thoughts below on what stuck out for you with the new mode.Rockstar plans to gradually roll more players into the beta. On Friday, all players players will be able to dive in and experience the online mode. If you want to see when you can play, check out our rundown on the Red Dead Online release schedule.For more on Red Dead Online, be sure to keep up with our continuing coverage. And if you're still playing the main story, be sure to check out our guide on the hidden weapons in the game, along with some other strange events and easter eggs that are worth keeping an eye out for.It's Set Before The Main StoryTaking place sometime before the events of Red Dead Redemption 2's story--just prior to the disastrous Blackwater heist that forced the Van der Linde gang on the run--you'll play as a newly incarcerated prisoner in Sisika Penitentiary. After creating your character, you'll quickly dive into the lengthy tutorial detailing the new systems--such as the new ability cards, multiplayer, and co-op, you'll also get to know some of the new characters exclusive to the online mode. Once you've set up your own camp, you're free to take part in a number of activities, which include horse racing, co-op missions, and of course competitive gunfights with rivals. By setting the online mode's story before the main game's plot, it will allow newcomers and those that haven't finished the main story to dive into the different setting spoiler-free.Familiar Faces ReturnWhile exploring the online world, you'll come across many new characters in your travels who won't be seen outside of Red Dead Online. However, some missions will not only have you cross paths with some returning characters from Red Dead 2, but also those from the previous game. In one early mission, your character will meet up with the Davies brothers, who helped Arthur Morgan flip stolen horses during the main story. In RDO, they assist you with purchasing horses and supplies, and will even offer up a free upgrade from your default steed. In another, more surprising appearance, players will meet up with Bonnie MacFarlane, a returning character from the original game who is notably absent from Red Dead 2's single-player story. Just like in GTA Online, you'll see different sides of some returning characters, as they task you with helping them out with various missions.There's A Battle Royale ModeSimilar to Red Dead 1's online mode, there are a variety of gameplay modes to dive into. In addition to free-roam, letting you loose in the open world, there's also a suite multiplayer modes called the Showdown Series. By selecting this option, you can join different multiplayer modes, including team-deathmatch, capture the territory, and free-for-all. However, Red Dead Online is also taking cues from the biggest trend in recent years, allowing you to take part in the open world western's take on the popular battle royale game-mode. Known as Make It Count, this mode puts 32 players together in a large-scale skirmish to see who's the top outlaw. Armed with a bow and arrow, and along with a knife, you'll have to use your wits and quick reflexes to stay one step ahead of the others, all while the field of battle shrinks down. Here's a list of the multiplayer modes on-hand in RDO.Shootout & Team Shootout: Classic gunfight modes with unlimited lives. Compete to rack up the most kills before the timer runs out. Sudden death will trigger in the event of a tie: whoever gets the first kill wins.Make it Count: A true test of resourcefulness in two game modes: use nothing but a bow and a handful of arrows or throwing knives to be the last one standing. With a gradually shrinking player area, there’s nowhere to run.Most Wanted: A tactical race to the top. Every kill pushes you up the scoreboard, but watch out: the closer to the top you are, the more points everyone else gets for killing you.Hostile Territory: Work in teams to control the land. Capture a territory to start racking up points: the team with most points wins - or you can win outright by capturing every territory.Name your Weapon: Demonstrate your personal specialty in this free-for-all or team based match: the trickier the weapon you use to land the killing blow, the more points you get.Character Growth Works A Bit DifferentlyIn Red Dead Redemption 2's campaign, the Cores systems divide Arthur's attributes across three different areas: Health Stamina, and Dead Eye. To upgrade these areas, you simply have to perform actions associated to each area, which included hunting, fist-fighting, shooting, and sprinting long distances. While the basic concept of Cores carry over to Red Dead Online, actual character growth is very different. During character creation, you'll be able to form the basis of your character's stats--letting you put points into whichever attributes you prefer. Your character will gradually rank up after gaining enough experience points and acquire Ability Vouchers to unlock new perks--including the perk A Moment To Recuperate, which allows health regen during Dead Eye. With up to four perks available to you, one focused on Dead Eye, and the others offering passive traits that help you and your teammates, you'll be able to gradually mold your character into the style of outlaw you wish.The New EconomyOver the course of your journey moving up the outlaw ladder in New Hanover and New Austin, you'll slowly acquire more funds to purchase better gear and resources. Many of the systems and the economy from the base game carry over, but with the online mode, there have been some changes to make things a bit more balanced. In addition to access being restricted by your level, many of the items are much more expensive compared to the single-player mode. Along with earning cold, hard cash money from fallen enemies, completing missions, and looting chests, you'll also acquire gold, which is used to purchase premium items. Unsurprisingly, many of the more elite items in Online will require gold, which can be found on your own, or purchased with real money (though this option is not yet available).There's much more to see and find in Red Dead Online, and we're still learning more about what the mode has to offer. Be sure to check out our roundup of all the details in RDO.Red Dead Online:Red Dead 2's Online Battle Royale-Style Mode, Free Roam Activities OutlinedRed Dead 2's Online Co-Op Missions, Story, And Honor System DetailedRed Dead 2 Online Adds More Players; Full Beta Release Date ScheduleRed Dead Online: How To Get Pre-Order And Special Edition BonusesRed Dead 2 Online Microtransactions To Let You Buy Gold, But Not Yet Info from Gamespot.com

A change to one of the bonus items included in the Fallout 76 Collector's Edition has raised the ire of some fans, and Bethesda is apologizing for an apparent brusque response from its support team. However, it's still unclear whether Bethesda notified customers of the impending change to its expensive collector's edition before release. [Update: As an apology of sorts to buyers, Bethesda is now offering free in-game currency to those who purchased the Collector's Edition.]The item in question is a tote bag that came in the $200 Collector's Edition. It had been advertised as a "Canvas West Tek Duffel Bag," but Reddit users noticed the canvas bag had been swapped for a nylon one. One Reddit user reached out and received a response from the Bethesda Gear Store support team, stating that the prototype bag was "too expensive to make" and that the company is "not planning on doing anything about it."GameSpot reached out to confirm the support email, and received the following statement from Bethesda:"We're investigating the response from the Bethesda Gear Store Support team and we apologize to the customer who took the time to reach out," it read. "The support response was incorrect and not in accordance with our conduct policy. Unfortunately, due to unavailability of materials, we had to switch to a nylon carrying case in the Fallout 76: Power Armor Edition. We hope this doesn't prevent anyone from enjoying what we feel is one of our best collector's editions." [Update: The company is now offering free in-game currency to disappointed buyers.]GameSpot followed up with an inquiry regarding when the change was made and whether customers had been notified, but has not received a response as of the time of writing. The official store listing currently shows nylon listed in the text, though the image still says canvas. On a cached version of the same page from November 20, a week after release, the text still read canvas as well.Fallout 76 has received a middling reception from critics, including in GameSpot's review. "Bethesda has stated it intends to continue supporting the game for a long time, but at launch, Fallout 76 is a poor experience," wrote critic Edmond Tran. "There are echoes of the series' admirable qualities, but look past that facade, past the cute Vault Boy animations, past the familiar radio tracks, and you'll find no heart--just an inconsequential wasteland doomed to be nuked over and over again."Bethesda has acknowledged some "frustrating issues" and promises patches for a long time to come. Some of the ones coming in the immediate future have already been detailed.Info from Gamespot.com

Following a controversy surrounding changes to a physical item in the Fallout 76 Collector's Edition, the Power Armor Edition, Bethesda is offering a make-good in the form of in-game currency. The offer extends only to those who bought the $200 Power Armor Edition, which was discovered to contain a nylon duffel bag rather than the canvas one that had been advertised in promotional materials.In a tweet, the company directed affected users to support page that outlines how to open a request. Those who can provide a proof of purchase for the Power Armor Edition will be given 500 Atoms, the in-game currency for Fallout 76. 500 Atoms is a relatively low amount of currency, though. It equals about $5, and can purchase one or two of a few small cosmetic items.The controversy began when purchasers of the Fallout 76 Power Armor Edition noticed the bag delivered wasn't as advertised. One such fan reached out to Bethesda support, and received a curt reply that the company was "not planning on doing anything about it." The company subsequently apologized for that response, and blaming the change on "unavailability of materials."The official store listing now shows nylon listed in the text with an image that still refers to the bag as canvas. On a cached version of that store page from November 20, the text still reads canvas as well. Bethesda has not responded to GameSpot's inquiries regarding when buyers were notified of the change.Troubles seem to be mounting for Fallout 76. After a rocky launch with a mixed reception, this backlash has added to a poor perception that appears to be building around it. On top of that, a law firm is looking into its refund policy for disappointed customers. For its part, Bethesda has acknowledged some "frustrating issues" surrounding the game and has committed to supporting it long-term. It has already laid out a roadmap of upcoming changes.Info from Gamespot.com

Season 6 of Fortnite: Battle Royale is winding down, and its final set of challenges of this season are now available for Week 10. Among them is one tasking you to complete vehicle timed trials. You'll need to do a total of three, but there's no indication of where the timed trials are located or how to go about completing this challenge. Here's where to go and what to do.At a basic level, the vehicle timed trials are similar to the non-vehicle ones in the past; you go to a location (as outlined in the map and list below), start the trial, and race through markers as you make your way to the finish. The key difference here is that you'll first need to secure a vehicle; you aren't given one when you start the trial. You're able to try completing it on foot, but in our experience that isn't realistically possible.Vehicle spawns are generally random in Fortnite, but you may have luck tracking down a golf cart at Lazy Links. Alternatively, a reliable spot we've found is just outside Junk Junction. To the east, just on the line separating C1 and C2, you can find a race track with four ATVs available. Conveniently, two of the timed trials are located fairly close by, so you should at least be able to easily use these ATVs (provided they do spawn in) to complete those.However you obtain a vehicle, you'll next want to head to one of the timed trials locations. There are at least five on the map, including those near Lazy Links, Junk Junction, Flush Factory, and Dusty Divot. Once you start the timed trial, a series of flags will appear, and you'll need to make your way through each of them before time expires. The actual racing is relatively straightforward; you shouldn't have any trouble seeing the flags or where you need to go--the tricky bit is securing a vehicle and finding the timed trial itself.Fortnite Vehicle Timed Trials Locations (Week 10)northwest of Junk Junction, in the middle of B1northwest of Lazy Links, in the bottom left of F2east of Dusty Divot, in the middle of G5east of Retail Row and south-southwest of Lonely Lodge, in the top-middle of I6north-northeast of Flush Factory, in the upper right of D9Alongside the other Week 10 challenges, such as the one that tasks you with visiting a camel and other objects, this represents the end of Season 6. Season 7 is just around the corner, although there's been no official word regarding what it will consist of or exactly when it will launch.Info from Gamespot.com

Microsoft has notched three more Xbox One backwards compatible games to its growing list. This trio includes a cult favorite action-RPG, a Sonic game, and a game based on a pair of famous movie properties.The three additions are Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Sonic Unleashed, and Aliens vs Predator. Amalur was a single-player RPG developed by Big Huge Games and the now-defunct 38 Studios. It was meant to introduce the world in preparation for an Amalur MMORPG, but that project never got off the ground. As a result of it being the only project from a studio that received a sizable loan from the state of Rhode Island, it was also the center of some legal drama. Earlier this year, THQ acquired the rights to the franchise.Sonic Unleashed is one of the 3D Sonic games, which tended to come with their own gimmick. In this one, Sonic would transform into a powerful werehog, to less-than-spectacular results. Aliens vs Predator is a 2010 action game that puts you into the shoes of the title Aliens, singularly deadly Predator, and gooey Colonial Marines.While Sonic and Aliens vs Predator received middling-to-bad reviews, Kingdoms of Amalur actually got a fairly positive reception. In the GameSpot review, critic Kevin VanOrd credited its "wonderful battles against cool creatures, terrific looting and leveling, and lots of ways to customize your skills and equipment."As always, if you own these games already, you can simply put the disc into your Xbox One and start playing. If you own them digitally you can find them in your game collection and redownload them. Check out our full list of backwards compatible games for more.Info from Gamespot.com

It's hard to believe, but 2018 is winding to a close. November is now underway, and while many of the year's biggest releases arrived back in October, there are still a number of major games in store for PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Switch this month, from the latest entries in the Battlfield and Fallout franchises to the first pair of Pokemon RPGs for Nintendo's hybrid console.On top of all the new titles, a handful of notable re-releases are set to arrive this month as well, among them the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, which collects and remasters all of Spyro's PS1 adventures into one package. Blizzard's acclaimed dungeon crawler Diablo III also arrived on Switch, marking the developer's first release on a Nintendo system in over 15 years.That's only a small sample of the games coming out in November 2018. You can see all of the biggest releases on the way for each platform this month below. For a broader look at all of the other titles out this year, be sure to check out our complete list of game release dates in 2018.Spyro Reignited Trilogy (PS4, Xbox One) -- November 13Following the success of last year's Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy, Activision is dusting off another PlayStation 1 icon with the Spyro Reignited Trilogy. Developed by Skylanders studio Toys for Bob, the collection launches for PS4 and Xbox One on November 13 and features all three of Spyro's PS1 adventures--Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage, and Spyro: Year of the Dragon--all of which have received a significant audio and visual overhaul. The games also give you the option to choose between their new remastered soundtracks and the original ones if you ever get the urge to listen to the old tracks.Further reading:Spyro Reignited Trilogy Launch Trailer Lights It UpSpyro Reignited Trilogy Shows Why Remastering A Classic Isn't EasySpyro Reignited Trilogy Lets You Choose Between Original And Remastered SoundtracksFallout 76 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) -- November 14Fallout 76, the latest installment in Bethesda's post-apocalyptic RPG series, arrives on PS4, Xbox One, and PC on November 14, and it takes the traditionally single-player franchise into entirely new territory: multiplayer. Unlike previous games in the series, Fallout 76 is an online-only RPG with no NPCs; rather, every human character you come across as you explore the irradiated wastes of West Virginia is another player, and your best hope for gathering resources and surviving against the hulking mutant creatures roaming about is to band together with others, making for a very different kind of RPG than the series is known for.Further reading:Fallout 76 Final Beta Dates And Times AnnouncedFallout 76 Is Filled With Other People, But It's A Lonely, Dead WorldHow Long Will Fallout 76 Servers Be Online? "Forever," Bethesda Boss SaysPokemon: Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee (Switch) -- November 16The Pokemon series makes its proper Nintendo Switch debut this month with Pokemon: Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. A reimagining of the classic Pokemon Yellow version for Game Boy, the Let's Go titles take players back to the Kanto region, where they'll face off against new and familiar trainers on a quest to capture the original 151 Pokemon and become Pokemon League Champion. The games also diverge in some dramatic ways, most notably by incorporating the capture mechanics from Pokemon Go and introducing new attacks, as well as an entirely new Mythical Pokemon named Meltan.Further reading:How Let's Go Pikachu / Eevee Update Pokemon Yellow For A New GenerationPokemon: Let's Go Pikachu / Eevee Make Some Welcome Changes, But Also Some Concerning OnesLet's Go Pikachu / Eevee's Big Challenge: Master TrainersBattlefield V (PS4, Xbox One, PC) -- November 20EA's Battlefield series returns to the conflicts of World War II with its latest installment, Battlefield V. Originally slated to launch back in October, the military shooter arrives on PS4, Xbox One, and PC on November 20 with a variety of maps and modes from the outset, and even more free content following in the months after its release as part of the Tides of War service. That includes new War Story missions and the battle royale-style Firestorm mode, in which 64 players divided into teams of four vie to be the last one standing on an ever-shrinking battlefield. Those who pick up the game during its launch week will also receive two free items.Further reading:Battlefield 5 PC System Requirements Revealed: Can You Run It?Battlefield 5 Microtransactions Won't Be Available At LaunchBattlefield 5's Firestorm Battle Royale Mode Coming Next YearFull November Release ScheduleGamePlatformRelease DateThe Quiet ManPS4, PCNovember 1Diablo III: Eternal CollectionSwitchNovember 2DéracinéPSVRNovember 6Overkill's The Walking DeadPS4, Xbox One, PCNovember 6World of Final Fantasy MaximaXbox One, SwitchNovember 6Ride 3PS4, Xbox One, PCNovember 8Tetris EffectPS4November 9Hitman 2PS4, Xbox One, PCNovember 13SNK 40th Anniversary CollectionSwitchNovember 13Spyro Reignited TrilogyPS4, Xbox OneNovember 13Fallout 76PS4, Xbox One, PCNovember 14Underworld AscendantPCNovember 15Civilization VISwitchNovember 16Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go EeveeSwitchNovember 16Battlefield VPS4, Xbox One, PCNovember 20WarframeSwitchNovember 20WreckfestPS4, Xbox OneNovember 20Darksiders 3PS4, Xbox One, PCNovember 27ArtifactPCNovember 28 Info from Gamespot.com

The biggest shopping day of the year may have come and gone, but the deals haven't dried up yet. Right now, a number of games on the Nintendo Switch Eshop are on sale, giving you an opportunity to load up on some excellent titles for cheap. But because the Eshop doesn't have regular weekly sales, these games could go back up to regular price at any time--so if you see a deal you want, grab it. Let's dive in and look at some of the highlights.You can save a few bucks on a handful of titles that aren't out just yet. Everspace Stellar Edition launches December 11, but buying it early gets you 20% off, bringing the price down to $32. Guacamelee 2 is on sale for 10% off ($18) ahead of its launch on December 10, but if you own the original game, you get 30% off. Another 10% pre-order discount is available on Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek, a prequel to the original game that you can get now for $27 before its December 7 release.As for games you can play right now, outdoorsy types may want to pick up Big Buck Hunter Arcade or Rapala Fishing Pro Series for $24 each. Goosebumps The Game is also available for $24, and all three Syberia adventure games are heavily discounted as well.Retro game fans can grab the shooter R-Type Dimensions EX for $12 and the platformer Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap for $10. If you're into modern games made in the retro style, you may want to grab Volgar the Viking for $5 or Mutant Mudds Collection for $7.50. And if fast-paced action is your thing, you won't be disappointed with Velocity 2X for $10.You'll find more of our picks below, or you can find the full list of Switch game discounts on Nintendo's sales and deals page.Another World -- $8Big Buck Hunter Arcade -- $24Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers -- $15Everspace: Stellar Edition -- $32Gear Club Unlimited -- $22.50Goosebumps The Game -- $24Guacamelee 2 (pre-order) -- $18Hello Neighbor Hide and Seek (pre-order) $27Human: Fall Flat -- $7.50Inversus Deluxe -- $7Layers of Fear: Legacy -- $10Mutant Mudds Collection -- $7.50Nine Parchments -- $6R-Type Dimensions EX -- $12Rapala Fishing Pro Series -- $24Syberia -- $15Syberia 2 -- $15Syberia 3 -- $36Velocity 2X -- $10Volgar the Viking -- $5Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap -- $10Xeodrifter -- $5Info from Gamespot.com

Heads up, comic book movie fans: after cleaning up at the box office, Venom is nearly ready for home release. The Tom Hardy-led film is set to land on digital platforms on December 11, with the 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD release following a week later, on December 18.But you don't have to wait until then to secure a copy for yourself (or someone on your shopping list this holiday season). If you're ready to bring the symbiotic superhero into your home in any format, you'll probably want to know where you can get it and where you can find the best deal. We've done the legwork, so check it out below.DigitalCurrently, all digital versions of Venom cost $20. That goes for SD, HD, and 4K, so pick the one that matches your TV and don't look back.$20 -- Amazon$20 -- Google Play$20 -- iTunes$20 -- Microsoft Store$20 -- Vudu4K UHDBuy Venom in 4K Ultra HD format, and you'll also get a Blu-ray and digital version at no extra charge.$27 -- Best Buy$30 -- Amazon$30 -- Target$30 -- WalmartBlu-rayThe Blu-ray edition of Venom also comes with a digital copy as well as a DVD.$23 -- Amazon$23 -- Best Buy$23 -- Target$23 -- WalmartDVDUsually these days, DVD releases are as barebones as the studios can possibly make them, but this one comes with a digital copy of the film. How about that.$18 -- Best Buy$20 -- Amazon$20 -- Target$20 -- WalmartVenom Special FeaturesVenom Mode: When selecting this mode the film will engage informative pop-ups throughout the film to provide insight on the movie’s relationship to the comics, and to reveal hidden references that even a seasoned Venom-fan may have missed!Deleted & Extended Scenes: These deleted and extended scenes will give fans even more of the Venom action they loved in theaters!Ride to Hospital – Eddie and Venom take a ride to the hospital.Car Alarm – Let’s just say that Venom is not fond of car alarms.San Quentin – Extended post-credits scene at San Quentin.From Symbiote to Screen: A mini documentary about the history of Venom in comics and his journey to the big screen. Interviews with Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach, Ruben Fleischer, Oliver Scholl, and Director and Comic Fanboy Kevin Smith.The Lethal Protector in Action: Go behind the scenes with the production crew and learn the secrets behind the awesome Motorcycle stunts, wire stunts, and drones.Venom Vision: A look at how Ruben Fleischer came to the project, gathered his team, and made Venom a reality. Utilizes interviews from cast, crew, and producers as well as Fleischer himself.Designing Venom: Designing and creating Venom meant a huge challenge for VFX artists; follow the amazing journey.Symbiote Secrets: Blink and you may have missed it! Enjoy the hidden references throughout the film.8 Select Scenes Pre-Vis sequences: See the progression of the visual effects, storyboards and fight chorography compared to the finished film."Venom" by Eminem – Music Video"Sunflower" by Post Malone, Swae Lee (From Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Sneak PeekInfo from Gamespot.com

Epic Games' plans to allow players to merge their Fortnite accounts--V-Bucks and all--across multiple platforms have been delayed. Originally due out by the end of the month, Epic has confirmed that the account merging feature won't be available in 2018.Epic shared the news on Fortnite's website, saying the ability to merge accounts will not go live until "early next year." It didn't explain what exactly was causing the hold-up, only citing "ongoing technical concerns.""We want to make sure that this process is thoroughly tested and working properly before releasing it to those of you currently looking to transfer purchases from other accounts to your primary account," it said. "We'll be sure to update you as we get closer to the release of the feature, which will include a web page on launch to help guide you through the flow!"Account merging was first announced back in September. With the game now supported on so many platforms--PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, iOS, and Android--it would allow you to combine various things into a single, unified account. This would include both things you've purchased (Battle Royale cosmetics, V-Bucks, and early access to Save the World mode) as well as lifetime win stats.As of September, it's possible to link your Fortnite accounts to a single Epic account, ensuring that purchases made after the link is set up are shared across accounts. The current process is slightly complex, as you need to determine which account you want to treat as your primary one.Epic previously delayed Save the World out of 2018. The PvE mode, which was the original concept for Fortnite before Battle Royale exploded onto the scene, is still in early access. It's now due out as a free-to-play release for all players sometime next year. In the meantime, Battle Royale players have Week 10 challenges to complete, and Season 7 is drawing near.Info from Gamespot.com

Fortnite isn't just the biggest battle royale game in the world; it's one the biggest games in the world, period. And although it's technically free to play, a lot of people spend a lot of money on fashionable in-game outfits and accessories. For a limited time, if you buy select GeForce graphics cards, you'll get free items in Fortnite.The deal is available on the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, 1070, and 1060 graphics cards, which GeForce advertises as "up to 3X the performance of previous generations." Buy one of those from the GeForce Fortnite bundle page, and you'll receive 2,000 V-Bucks as well as the male Fortnite Counterattack Set.Here's what comes in the Counterattack Set:"Reflex" Outfit – Rare"Pivot" Glider – Rare"Angular Axe" Pickaxe – Uncommon"Response Unit" Back BlingAs for the V-Bucks, you can spend them on things like new outfits, emotes, and gliders, or use some of them to pick up the Battle Pass for Season 7, which should begin shortly after Season 6 ends on December 6.For now, Epic is being tight-lipped about what's in store for Season 7 of Fortnite. As is typical for the game, though, players have begun noticing some mysterious things happening, including indications that the temperature may be dropping and an iceberg floating toward the island. This could portend a winter theme for Season 7, though we'll have to wait a little longer to be sure.In the meantime, if you've been on the lookout for a new graphics card, you might consider one of the following GeForce Fortnite bundles.GeForce Fortnite BundlesBuy GeForce GTX 1070 Ti -- $449Buy GeForce GTX 1070 -- $399Buy GeForce GTX 1060 -- $299Info from Gamespot.com

You may soon have the chance to try out the new Destiny-esque action game from BioWare, Anthem. EA has announced an upcoming closed alpha test, and sign-ups for it are now live.As outlined on EA's website, the test will be quite brief--it'll run from December 8-9, though it'll be available on all three of the game's platforms: PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The test will not be available for the entirety of the two days, as there will instead by "multiple sessions" spread across the weekend.In terms of the alpha's purpose, EA explains, "It's an opportunity for you to check out Anthem but we'll also be adjusting things like matchmaking and server load on the fly. These Community Playtests are more limited than what we want to share in the pre-launch demos. All of these factors combined mean that we're making access to our Playtests limited, which is where the 'closed' part of the name comes from."Sign-ups are now live, and you can register your interest here. You aren't guaranteed access just by signing up, and you'll need a PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold membership on PS4 and Xbox One, respectively. When registering your interest, you'll need to pick the specific platforms and time windows you're hoping to participate in.Participants will be bound by a non-disclosure agreement. That means, barring any leaks, you shouldn't expect to see players sharing any thoughts, screenshots, or videos from the alpha test.If you don't get in, this won't mark your only chance to try the game before launch. EA and BioWare have plans to offer an Anthem demo next year, and EA/Origin Access members will presumably get their usual limited early access to the game as well. Its full release is set for February 22.Outside of Anthem, BioWare is at work on the future of Mass Effect. It also just recently teased that Dragon Age news is coming very soon. Info from Gamespot.com

The Elder Scrolls Blades has been delayed. The first mobile installment in Bethesda's long-running RPG series was originally slated to hit iOS and Android devices sometime this fall, but according to the series' official Twitter account, it will now arrive in early 2019.Bethesda hasn't shared any further details on the game's new release window, nor did it provide a reason for the delay. However, the company says that players are still able to pre-register for The Elder Scrolls Blades on its website. Doing this will grant you early access to the game ahead of its launch, although we likewise don't yet know when this early access period will begin.First announced during Bethesda's E3 2018 presentation, The Elder Scrolls Blades is billed as a "pure Elder Scrolls game" with "console-quality graphics." Unlike recent console installments such as Skyrim, Blades doesn't feature an open world--although Bethesda says one could be added down the line. The game contains PvP and town-building elements, as well as the same kind of combat as previous Elder Scrolls games.Blades was also one of the games showcased during Apple's 2018 keynote address back in September. During the presentation, Bethesda's Todd Howard took the stage to demonstrate how the game will run on the new iPhone XS. Howard also noted the advantages the XS's OLED screen and other hardware improvements offer.Blades will be free to download and play when it launches for iOS and Android. It also isn't the only Elder Scrolls project Bethesda is currently working on; the company also announced the next proper installment in the series, The Elder Scrolls VI, is in development, although that might not launch until the next generation of consoles.Info from Gamespot.com

While it doesn't necessarily guarantee any news regarding any of their projects, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers 4 directors the Russo brothers will be in attendance at The Game Awards next week. They'll be there as presenters, according to a tweet from the show's creator, Geoff Keighley."We are excited to welcome Joe and Anthony Russo, directors of Avengers, to the #TheGameAwards next week," Keighley wrote. "Don't miss the stream live everywhere around the world on Thursday night. #WorldsWillChange" The latter hashtag is in reference to a tagline used in relation to this year's awards show, so it doesn't necessarily pertain directly to the Russos. Perhaps to temper expectations regarding any news, Keighley also shared that another big star--one of the Muppets, Pepé the King Prawn--will also be a presenter.Even as just presenters, the Russos' presence will stir speculation about some kind of announcement. An Avengers game known currently as The Avengers Project is in the works, though the Russos are not known to have any involvement with it. Their inclusion could simply be a matter of attracting more mainstream attention to the show.The Square Enix-published game is in development at Tomb Raider studio Crystal Dynamics, with Deus Ex developer Eidos Montreal also working on it. The game was first announced back in early 2017, though we've heard little about it since. Crystal Dynamics did announce the opening of a new studio in Washington earlier this year that will be contributing to the game, among other things.The Russos participated in a public Q&A this week, during which fans had been hoping for the long-awaited first Avengers 4 trailer. That trailer ultimately didn't surface, though we have previously been told to expect a trailer before the end of the year.The Game Awards are set to take place on Thursday, December 6, at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET (2 AM GMT / 12 PM AET on Friday). The award nominees have already been announced, and Keighley has teased that 10 games will be announced during the show.Info from Gamespot.com

December is almost here, which means Niantic will soon roll out a new batch of Field Research tasks for Pokemon Go. As usual, if you complete enough of these before the month ends, you'll earn an encounter with a rare Pokemon. This time around, however, the developer is giving players another chance to catch not one, but six previously featured Legendaries.Each time you achieve a Research Breakthrough in December, you'll earn another chance to capture one of six Legendaries: Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Raikou, Entei, or Suicune. Each of these Pokemon was featured with previous Field Research tasks this year, making this a good opportunity to catch any of the ones you missed the first time around (or simply add more Legendaries to your collection).The Legendaries aren't the only things returning to Pokemon Go in December. Niantic says it is also bringing back "some of the most popular Field Research tasks from past months." As before, you'll be able to acquire these by spinning the Photo Disc at different Poke Stops. In order to achieve a Research Breakthrough, you'll need to complete at least one Field Research task a day for seven days.The new Field Research tasks are scheduled to roll out on December 1 at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET. You'll have until then to complete your current slate of tasks and earn an encounter with Shedinja, the Bug/Ghost Pokemon first introduced in Ruby and Sapphire.Pokemon Go's next Community Day celebration is scheduled to begin on Friday, November 30. This time around, the event will run through the entire weekend and bring back every featured Pokemon and special move from previous Community Days. Another Gen 4 Legendary, Cresselia, is also now available in Raid Battles and will remain there until December 18.Info from Gamespot.com