Aside from your console or PC itself, the most important part of any gaming setup is the screen you're playing on. But what's the best option for 2021--the competitive edge of a gaming monitor or the size and bombast of a gaming TV? The question of which is better--gaming monitor vs. TV--was a lot easier to answer when gaming monitors had the clear advantage in speed, accuracy, and response time, but in recent years, many gaming TVs have adopted features that have helped bring them in line. Still, there are key differences between a gaming monitor and TV that are worth noting, especially if you're a dedicated gamer who spends a lot of time looking at your screen of choice.While gaming TVs have started to enter the world of higher refresh rates, gaming monitors have pushed their speeds even higher, climbing up to 360Hz. This makes them hard to beat in the realm of competitive gaming, but if you're looking for the best image possible, a 4K gaming TV with an OLED panel is unbeatable. There are some great 40-inch-plus monitors out there that provide gorgeous visuals, but they can't quite match up to the best TVs. And few gaming monitors use the new HDMI 2.1 interface technology to push 4K and 120Hz, which makes gaming TVs a more viable option for utilizing the full capabilities of the PS5 and Xbox Series X. Of course, an excellent 144Hz monitor is still a great choice for PC gamers who use a keyboard and mouse as their main tools--or those who own the smaller Xbox Series S.Despite these differences, gaming monitors and gaming TVs have started to tie up their loose ends, and both can provide an excellent gaming experience. You can't go wrong either way, but there are still some different benefits that each type of screen has, and depending on the type of gamer you are, one might just edge out the other.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

There's a new member of the Fast and Furious family--literally for star Vin Diesel.. Diesel's son, Vincent Sinclair, has been added to the cast of F9: The Fast Saga which is currently scheduled to be in theaters on June 25.As EW reports, the 10-year-old son of the franchise star filmed scenes for the new film in 2019, when he was 9 and that it's his first on-camera role. And while it's not officially confirmed who he'll be playing, TMZ reports that Sinclair is playing a young version of Dominic Toretto--the role made famous by his dad.Given what we know about F9 thus far, it makes sense there would be scenes of a young Dom in the ew film. As first revealed in a trailer from early 2020, John Cena will play Dom's long-lost brother Jakob--who also happens to be an antagonist in the film. If the movie is delving into Toretto family history, there's no better way to show that than with flashbacks.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Respawn has added a new Survival Slot Button option to the settings in Apex Legends. This means that controller users can now go back to using the d-pad to inspect their weapon.In the Chaos Theory update, Respawn added a brand-new item to Apex Legends: the heat shield. Alongside the mobile respawn beacon, this item goes into a new slot in your in-match inventory, which is called the survival slot.When first added, this slot was automatically mapped to the d-pad input previously used for weapon and heirloom inspection. Folks on mouse and keyboard could easily remap the inspection prompt to another key or mouse button, but folks on controllers only have so many buttons. So weapon and heirloom inspection was remapped to the quip wheel.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Rocket League Season 3 is set to begin on April 7. Ahead of its start, you can catch a first look at what's coming in Season 3 by jumping into Fortnite for one of its three upcoming music concerts.On March 26 and 27, Fortnite's Party Royale Main Stage will host three Kaskade concerts. At the end of each concert, the Rocket League Season 3 trailer will play, detailing what's coming to the game in April. The concert times are listed below.Fortnite's Party Royale Kaskade ConcertsMarch 26 at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ETMarch 27 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ETMarch 27 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ETAhead of the start of Season 3, the Fortnite-themed Llama-Rama event is returning to Rocket League. Llama-Rama will begin on March 25 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET and continue until April 9 at 2 PM PT / 4 PM ET.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Netflix is developing two new projects with actor Keanu Reeves based on his BRZRKR comic book, the streamer has announced. Reeves will both produce and star first in a live-action BRZRKR film, followed up by an animated series, in which he lends his voice to the main character.BRZRKR tells the story of an immortal warrior's 80,000-year lifetime. The character is known only as "B" and is a half-mortal, half-god cursed to a life of violence. In the modern day, B works for the U.S. government, taking on jobs too dangerous for anyone else, while trying to find a way to bring an end to his endless journey.Exciting news! Netflix is developing a live action film AND follow-up anime series based on Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR, a brutally epic saga about an immortal warrior’s 80,000 year fight through the ages. Reeves will produce and star in the film, and voice the anime. pic.twitter.com/RVWEuBCXTJ — NX (@NXOnNetflix) March 22, 2021The comic is comes from an original idea by Keanu Reeves, who co-wrote the story with writer Matt Kindt and artists Ron Garney and Bill Crabtree. The first issue launched on March 3 and has already sold 615,000 copies and entered a second printing. That makes it, according to publisher BOOM! Studios, the highest-selling original comic book launch in almost 30 years.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Pokemon Go developer Niantic has partnered with Nintendo to create a mobile game based on the Pikmin franchise. Like Pokemon Go, this new Pikmin game will be designed to encourage folks to walk more.This upcoming Pikmin game is only the first title in Niantic and Nintendo's new partnership. As detailed in a Niantic blog post, the two companies are planning to work together on future titles, jointly developing games built on Niantic's real-world AR technology. Each will bring to life characters from Nintendo's diverse roster of popular properties. I wonder how large of a Pikmin army you'll be able to build in this game.Niantic's Pikmin game is currently slated to release sometime later this year. The developer did not release details on what other mobile apps it has planned that are based on Nintendo franchises.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade releases exclusively on PS5 in only a few months, and Square Enix has released an expanded version of its previous announcement video showing off the visual enhancements. We also get to see more of the new features, including a robust photo mode. The biggest immediate improvement you can see is the lighting, which adds a sense of life to scenes that--while still impressive on PS4--didn’t give characters’ faces or the environment the same subtle shadows. It also allows you to better see the details on the models, such as Barret’s forehead wrinkles. When walking in the slums of Midgar, the light seems to leak through from a space in the metal structure above, making the world beyond seem much more inviting.Textures have received a makeover that also benefits from the lighting, but beyond that, they also show much more detail. It was an area the original PS4 game could sometimes fall flat--literally--with main characters’ super-detailed models standing next to pretty primitive walls and doors.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Nier: Automata has been available on Steam for more than four years, launching almost simultaneously with the PS4 version, but the game's recent inclusion on Xbox Game Pass for PC has drawn controversy. It appears to be a far superior version compared to the Steam release, with little explanation given for why there isn't parity. Steam customers aren't too happy about this, and they've taken to review-bombing the Steam page in frustration.Though Nier: Automata's total review average still sits at "very positive" on Steam, recent reviews have been much more negative. They call out the poor quality of the PC port that has been available on Steam--players have even created their own modes to simply fix it--when a much better version was released on Game Pass for PC. Some of the players advocate for newcomers to just get it from the Microsoft Store, while others are pushing for Square Enix to release the same fixes on Steam.What were those fixes? Port developer QLOC said the Xbox Game Pass for PC version includes HDR support, 4K UI textures, FidelityFX, and borderless video settings. According to Eurogamer, the last of those fixes addresses a resolution issue that had been affecting the PC version since launch. A mod released shortly after the game's initial launch called "Fix Automata Resolution" addressed that resolution issue as well as stuttering during cutscenes. If you do have the Steam version, you may want to try the mod before jumping to the Xbox Game Pass for PC release.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Last of Us show in development for HBO is based on the original PS3 game--at least for its first season--but fans shouldn’t expect to know exactly what happens. In fact, there are certain parts where it will differ pretty significantly from the original material. Just what those parts are is, of course, still a secret. Speaking to IGN during SXSW 2021, Neil Druckmann, who wrote and served as creative director for both games and is executive producing the show, said the action level will be toned down on the show. It’s less necessary when there are no mechanics to teach, allowing the writers to spend more time focused on the drama between the characters. Additionally, there will be points where events are completely different from the game.“Some of my favorite episodes so far have deviated greatly from the story, and I can’t wait for people to see them,” he added.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The final stop on the road to Wrestlemania has come and gone. WWE Fastlane offered one final chance to shake up the championship bouts already set for next month's Wrestlemania. And lit seems like that might actually have happened for some of the expected matches on the next show.WWE Fastlane 2021 took place at the Thunderdome, which emanated from the Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. It was the last pay-per-view event at the Thunderdome before WWE heads to Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida next month for Wrestlemania. It remains to be seen what the company will do for the pay-per-views that follow.If you missed the show but still want to watch ti, why not do so with WWE superstars? You can check out WWE's official watch-along below.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Resident Evil series’ first reboot movie officially has a title--Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. If you’re a fan of the original few games and were hoping to see some of your favorites like Leon and Chris instead of wholly original characters, it looks like you’re in luck.The film’s title was shared with IGN during a SXSW online interview, and director Johannes Roberts will be including elements and characters from the first two games. These include some famous locations like the police station and the mansion in Raccoon City, but it’s not clear how the two-month time difference between the two games will factor in. Another game, Resident Evil 3, takes place concurrently with the second one, but from Jill Valentine’s perspective.Kaya Scodelario, perhaps best known from her work in the fifth Pirates of the Caribbean film, will play Claire Redfield, while her brother Chris will be played by Robbie Amell. Veteran character actor Neal McDonough (Band of Brothers, Angels and the Outfield) will play scientist William Birkin, while big bad Wesker will be Tom Hopper of The Umbrella Academy fame. It seems he just can’t escape Umbrella.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

One the most recognizable versions of Tetris can be found on the original NES, but it lacks some of the features we now consider standard for the puzzle game. One of the biggest omissions is “hard drop,” which lets you save precious time by instantly slamming a piece into position without waiting for it to fall, and programmer Stephen Sherratt took it upon himself to get the feature working in the classic NES version, complete with a "ghost" piece for guidance. As he explained on his website Grid Bugs, Sherratt decided to add two related features to the NES Tetris game. The first is the hard drop itself, accomplished by pressing up on the directional pad like it’s done in most other Tetris games. The second modification he made added an outline of the currently controlled piece to wherever it was set to land, making the hard drop more accurate. Again, this is a feature seen in pretty much all modern Tetris games such as Tetris 99 and Tetris Effect. In the challenge video below, one player even hard dropped every single piece he got in Tetris 99.Sherratt made use of a program using the Rust programming language and, combined with his own NES emulator, it made it easier for him to experiment with changes. He had to write instructions for the outlined “ghost piece,” for instance, so it appeared in the correct spot based on how many movements it would take before the real piece collided with something.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Assassin's Creed Valhalla's crashing issues have not been permanently solved yet, but the development team at Ubisoft does have a temporary solution. A new hotfix has removed certain items and quests that are contributing to the problem. However, it should let you experience Ravensthorpe without getting "desynchronized."We’re deploying a server-side hotfix to address a rise in crashing near Ravensthorpe. Settlement decorations will be temporarily removed and Ostara Festival quests involving decorations will not be completable. Thanks for your patience as our team releases a permanent fix soon! pic.twitter.com/gYG7O8dvF3 — Assassin's Creed (@assassinscreed) March 20, 2021Settlement decorations appear to be behind the crashes, so those have been removed from the game, as have quests for the Ostara Festival that involve those items. Once the permanent fix is out, these should be back in the game, but you'll have to wait a bit. Ubisoft set a window of "sometime next week" for the larger, permanent fix.It's an issue that has only been in the game for a brief period--at least to this degree--so if you've taken more than a few days off from playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla, you likely haven't even noticed it. Prior to this, the game did have some technical issues, like characters' mouths not moving when they spoke or legs not moving when they ran, but crashing seemed to be relatively infrequent. In my own experience, I had one crash in more than 50 hours, and it came as I tried to fast travel away from Ravensthorpe.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A few days, ago, the R1 Shadowhunter crossbow was made available in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Call of Duty: Warzone, but this was accidental. It wasn't supposed to actually release until later this season, and Activision has removed the weapon from both games. It's also issuing refunds to those who grabbed it during this brief period.Activision shared the news on its official support Twitter page, saying the bundle that included the weapon will be returned to the store at "a later date," along with an associated challenge. Just when this will be isn't clear, so it's possible the weapon went online well before it was supposed to.An issue with the R1 Shadowhunter weapon appearing earlier than planned in Warzone and Black Ops Cold War has been resolved.Refunds are planned for players who purchased the bundle while it was live in the Store, and the bundle and in-game challenge will return at a later date. — Activision Support (@ATVIAssist) March 18, 2021Prior to it being removed, the weapon was available for stealth-minded players. It fired silent crossbow bolts, letting you take out targets without alerting others in the area. This would be especially useful in Warzone, where alerting others to your position is often the difference between life and death. Getting the weapon in Cold War, at least during the initial accidental release, was possible by getting a series of the One Shot, One Kill in 15 games, so players who have been playing for months will likely be able to get it fairly quickly when it comes back.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

You never want to be attacked by a ninja in your gaming chair without a weapon to defend yourself. Lenovo has the solution for that with a very-limited katana-equipped gaming chair. No longer will you have to worry, as you'll be able to parry your attacker while getting Play of the Game as Winston. Well, that's provided you actually win one of the chairs.Only available to five lucky people in a drawing through Lenovo in Japan, the "Devil's Blade" chair features a replica katana along with a sheath, as well as a backing design based on the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. It's a customized version of an existing chair and Lenovo doesn't have any plans to sell it once the giveaway has completed. That's probably for the best, lest too many people become katana masters."While you played Overwatch, I studied the blade." It has a nice ring to it.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com