Microsoft has announced the details of Xbox's upcoming April update, and it's a big one, with new features planned across console, streaming, Game Pass, and the mobile app. Here's a rundown of everything you can expect.Xbox App UpdatesStarting with the Xbox app for mobile, the April update introduces the ability to buy games and DLC, as well as join Game Pass and redeem perks. Players can even set a purchased game to pre-install on their Xbox console from wherever they are. The aim here, it seems, is to help people buy games faster and more easily, as Microsoft said it will require just two clicks to buy games and DLC from the app.This update is rolling out soon across iOS and Android.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Marvel Rivals is giving players more ways to customize their favorite heroes and villains, with developer NetEase announcing costume customization will be added on April 17 at 2 AM PT/5 AM ET.The new feature will add additional color palettes for costumes that players can presumably purchase from the in-game cosmetic store. NetEase's announcement post shows color options with names like "Phantom Purple," Winter's Wrath," and "Rosy Resilience," among others.A look at some of the color customization options coming to Marvel Rivals.It's currently unclear how much these color palettes will cost, which currency they can be bought with, if they are universal across all costumes, or if they only work with certain ones. NetEase hasn't provided more details, only that players can "head to the store, grab your unlock, and dive into the look that fits your vibe."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Sony has increased the price for PlayStation Plus subscriptions in Canada. This is the first price hike since September 2023 when Sony last increased prices in the region.In an email reportedly sent to subscribers, Sony explained the price increase, saying, "The price for your current PlayStation Plus Extra 12 month subscription will be increased to CAD 189.99. This price adjustment will enable us to continue bringing high-quality games and benefits to your PlayStation Plus subscription service."Unfortunately, Sony isn't offering any new perks for PS Plus to help offset the price increases. Still, players will have access to the PS Plus Catalog and free monthly games by subscribing to the service. It's unclear what impact tariffs may be having on these price increases, but experts have suggested that tariff-related increases won't be limited to US pricing.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The mark of a great sci-fi universe is that it's instantly recognizable, and Mass Effect more than meets that standard with its stunning art direction throughout its original trilogy. If you're looking to revisit BioWare's beloved fictional galaxy, you can grab a budget-friendly bundle of Mass Effect digital books from Fanatical for a limited time, covering stories, missions, action, and more from the video game IP. Two tiers are available with this deal, starting at three items for just $2 and the entire 11-book Mass Effect bundle for only $9. Each of these comics and art books can be downloaded as a DRM-free PDFs, so you'll be able to easily read them on your smartphone, tablet, or PC. Get Mass Effect Book Bundle Mass Effect Comics and Art Book Bundle: Tier 1 -- $2 (Value: $36)Mass Effect Volume 1: RedemptionMass Effect: Foundation - Volume 1The Art of Mass Effect: AndromedaMass Effect Comics and Art Book Bundle: Tier 1 -- $9 (Value: $139)The Art of the Mass Effect UniverseMass Effect Volume 1: RedemptionMass Effect Volume 2: EvolutionMass Effect Volume 3: InvasionMass Effect Volume 4: HomeworldsMass Effect: Foundation - Volume 1Mass Effect: Foundation - Volume 2Mass Effect: Foundation - Volume 3Mass Effect: DiscoveryThe Art of the Mass Effect Trilogy: Expanded EditionThe Art of The Mass Effect UniverseThe Art of Mass Effect: AndromedaDisclosure: GameSpot and Fanatical are both owned by Fandom.The first tier will get you two graphic novels--Mass Effect: Redemption and Mass Effect: Foundation--and The Art of Mass Effect Andromeda. Originally published by Dark Horse Comics, Redemption follows everyone's favorite Asari Liara T'Soni on a dangerous mission, while Foundation focuses on the Illusive Man's covert agent Rasa and how she became involved with the human-survivalist organization Cerberus. The Art of Mass Effect Andromeda features never-before-seen concept art from the game, making for a nice companion piece to it.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 2 is finally out now, bringing Don't Nod's latest narrative adventure to a close. Unlike Tape 1, this second half of the story includes chapter objectives you can actually fail, which ultimately changes the scenes you earn and impacts relationships. This guide will help you unlock Lost Record's "Lost and Found" and "Breakfast Club" Achievements/Trophies for Tape 2, and it will help you finish the game with a better relationship with Nora and Autumn.Table of Contents [hide]Pieces of Autumn - Lost and Found Achievement/Trophy Pieces of Autumn - Lost and Found Achievement/TrophyTape 2 challenges you a bit more on Swann's friendships with the other girls. What you learned about them in Tape 1 matters here, but this guide will help you even if you didn't learn much about Autumn.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A movie about the late football legend John Madden, who is also the namesake of EA's popular video game franchise, is now in the works with Oscar-winner Nicolas Cage playing the title role. The movie may be adding to its cast, with John Mulaney, Kathryn Hahn, and Sienna Miller in talks for roles, according to Deadline.According to the report, Mulaney will play EA founder Trip Hawkins, who was instrumental in helping launch the now-juggernaut Madden series. Hahn will reportedly portray Madden's wife, Virginia. Miller is tipped for the role of the late Raiders owner Al Davis' wife, Carol. As reported previously, Oscar-winner Christian Bale will play Davis.Oscar-nominated director David O. Russell is signed on to direct the movie, which is in the works for Amazon MGM Studios and will presumably come to Prime Video. Russell also wrote the script.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

RuneScape: Dragonwilds offers you a few different choices for the type of weapon you can use against enemies. You can go with a melee, ranged, or magic weapon, similar to how the MMO version of RuneScape operates. Right off the bat in Dragonwilds, you're given a melee weapon to use, as it's the most generic weapon type out of the three. However, the game doesn't offer you much in the way of explaining how to acquire the other two weapon types. Most notably, players are curious how they get a bow and arrow to shoot at enemies from range in RuneScape: Dragonwilds.Below, we'll go over how to craft a bow and how to craft arrows so you have some weapon choices during combat.Table of Contents [hide]How to craft a bow in RuneScape: DragonwildsHow to craft a bow in RuneScape: DragonwildsFirst and foremost, you need a bow in Dragonwilds, as it's required to complete an early main story quests that needs you to harvest deer antlers.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a nostalgic adventure set in the 1990s, with storytelling and exploration that revolves around using a camcorder to capture video memoirs. Achievement hunters have plenty of collectibles to chase down, as you'll need 22 albums of collectible memoirs to earn Lost Record's "Complete Box Set" Trophy/Achievement.Many of these collectibles are easily found during your adventures, but some of them are well-hidden or tricky to complete. Here we'll guide you through each collectible category for both tapes of Lost Records: Bloom and Rage.Note: Chapters can be replayed in Collectible mode to allow you to replay and collect without interfering with your story choices. If ever you're unsure of a chapter we mention in this guide--since the game doesn't always telegraph their names--you can use the game's scene replay feature to browse them by name and jump right to where you want to be.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Ubisoft is reportedly making a new battle royale game that's inspired by Apex Legends, so much so that the project once used the game as a thumbnail.According to Insider Gaming, Ubisoft's new battle royale game is codenamed "Scout" and has been in development for a few years already. Its characters are said to be similar to Apex Legends' own Pathfinder, Wraith, and Lifeline, as well as others.The company's higher-ups reportedly wants to take advantage of Apex Legends' dwindling player base. As a result, they are said to think that there's now an opportunity to launch another battle royale game. This is despite Ubisoft's internal research team indicating that engagement in battle royale games is on the decline.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

League of Legends fans can save big on the 4K Blu-ray release of Arcane, Netflix's highly rated animated series that wrapped after two seasons in November. Arcane Season 1's 4K Limited Edition Steelbook is on sale for only $30 (was $60). The 50% discount is the best deal since Arcane's Blu-ray release in October. Amazon is also offering a steep discount on the 1080p Blu-ray release featuring a different steelbook case, but the 4K version is actually cheaper right now. Get Arcane 4K Steelbook Deal Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Small Soldiers Limited Edition Steelbook on 4K Blu-ray $25 | Releases July 22 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart When it comes to '90s movies starring talking toys, most millennials who grew up during that era would probably think of Toy Story first. And while that's totally understandable, Toy Story wasn't the only memorable movie that brought toys to life. Remember Small Soldiers? The 1998 film from Paramount hasn't had anywhere close to the lasting impact as Toy Story, but it was a fun movie in its own right. If you have nostalgia for Small Soldiers, you'll be happy to hear that it's getting a 4K Blu-ray edition with a steelbook case on July 22. Small Soldiers Limited Edition Steelbook includes 4K Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray discs as well as a voucher to claim the digital version.At the time of writing, preorders are sold out at Walmart, but we'd recommend checking the site again, as it could be restocked at any moment. Meanwhile, Amazon has yet to open preorders, but a listing is live on the site, and you should be available to order a copy soon. Small Soldiers Limited Edition Steelbook on 4K Blu-ray $25 | Releases July 22 For the cover, you're getting a classic showdown stare between the action figures of the Gorgonite Archer and the Commando Elite commander Chip Hazard. The interior of the case features silhouettes of the characters and the GloboTech X1000 microprocessors that turned these toys into sentient beings.The bonus materials haven't been revealed for this 4K edition, but if it inherits the ones from the previous standard Blu-ray release, you can expect a DVD-era documentary on the making of Small Soldiers, a blooper reel, and a trailer. The 4K release also includes a standard Blu-ray disc, and it's possible that's where you'll find the bonus features.The 4K remaster will be displayed in 2.35:1 aspect ratio, which is very close to the original 2.39:1 ratio from the 1998 release. On the audio side, Small Soldiers supports DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Small Soldiers 4K Steelbook Edition Blu-rayIn case you aren't able to secure the 4K edition or want to watch the movie before July, you can pick up the regular Blu-ray edition of Small Soldiers from Amazon, as it's on sale for $10.53 (was $14).Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A Nintendo Direct presentation focusing on Mario Kart World is airing this week. It'll take place on April 17 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET.How to watch the Mario Kart World Nintendo DirectThe Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct will be available to watch on April 17 through the YouTube embed below. Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct start timeThe Mario Kart Direct begins at 6 AM PT on April 17 and will run for "roughly" 15 minutes, according to Nintendo.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is whipping its way onto PS5 on April 17--or April 15 as an early access bonus for Premium and Collector's Edition preorders--and several of the new features for the game on Sony's platform have been revealed. That includes the PS5 Pro features that will distinguish it from other console versions, including Xbox.Starting in the controller department, the DualSense's haptic feedback and adaptive triggers have been tied to several parts of the game, including combat, exploration, and using Indy's tools. Bethesda added (via the PS Blog) that the controller's lightbar is connected to game actions, with some examples being the LED light pulsing yellow if NPCs are searching for you or red if your health is low.On the performance side, Bethesda explained that the game will benefit from numerous technical features, like frictionless loading, selective installation, and SSD optimization on PS5 and PS5 Pro. The game targets a stable 60fps on PS5 consoles, and if you find yourself stumped by any of the puzzles, you can consult the Community Game Help hub for tips on how to progress through certain sections.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition does not include the content from the Wii U and Switch original's expansion pass.Nintendo confirmed this with GameSpot in a statement, saying, "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition does not include The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Expansion Pass DLC. That DLC is available as a separate purchase." The news was first discovered by Reddit user raptormelonsite (via Nintendo Soup) , who got word from My Nintendo Store UK's support team. Following its launch in March 2017, Breath of the Wild received two DLCs tied to its expansion pack. The Master Trials' DLC added a Trial of the Sword challenge for players to complete, Hero's Path and Master modes, a travel medallion to simplify fast travel, and more. Then, The Champion's Ballad introduced more substantial story content. In 2021, a version of Breath of the Wild containing all DLC on the game card was released in Japan.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Papergames has revealed that Infinity Nikki will launch on Steam on April 29, and that it has surpassed 200,000 wishlists on the platform.To celebrate the release, all players will receive 10 Resonite Crystals and three Energy Crystals, as well as a live wallpaper and some concept art. They will be sent to the in-game mailbox after Infinity Nikki releases on Steam.The free rewards for players after Infinity Nikki launches on SteamInfinity Nikki follows Nikki and her feline companion Momo as they travel through different nations of Miraland, each with a unique culture and environment. Along the way, players will unlock various outfits that have special abilities that'll let Nikki progress through the open world. It's filled with 3D platforming elements, puzzles, and minigames for players to engage with.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com