One of the games reportedly canned as Google Stadia struggled to gain traction was from Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima, though it's unclear if the legendary designer had been able to really get into the development phase. Apparently canceled last year, the project's demise came a short time before Google opted to shut down its own first-party game studios, effectively ending Stadia-exclusive development. According to VGC, a game Hideo Kojima had mentioned getting canceled in 2020 was set to be an episodic horror game released for Stadia. Former studio head at Stadia Jade Raymond had visited Kojima Productions prior to this, but the report says it was Stadia boss Phil Harrison who stopped the project. Prior to working for Google, Harrison had been an executive at both PlayStation and Xbox during some of the brands' lowest points, including the launch of the PS3 and Xbox One.Kojima is no stranger to having projects canceled. The horror reboot Silent Hills, which he was creating with film director Guillermo del Toro, was canceled by Konami after the high-profile PT was released. Kojima later put del Toro's likeness in Death Stranding, along with planned Silent Hills actor Norman Reedus in the lead role.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

In most ways, the now 10-year-old 3DS was an oddity--the next evolution of the equally strange Nintendo DS, and with a trendy 3D hook to boot. While glasses-free 3D was the marquee feature, riding the wave of renewed popularity from 3D films like Avatar, the real killer app was StreetPass. Serving as both enticement to tote your portable system around with you and a bulwark against the encroaching threat of mobile games, StreetPass is a social feature that no other gaming system has ever replicated as successfully, not even Nintendo has done something like it again.With StreetPass, leaving your 3DS on in sleep mode and taking it with you would ping other 3DS owners doing the same thing, transferring your Mii to their Mii Plaza and vice-versa. This encouraged real-world exploration, especially in more densely-populated urban areas, because you would come home to a Mii Plaza bursting with new friends. It made 3DS owners part of their own little secret club, frequently and anonymously giving each other a handshake.Sometimes you might recognize someone with wild hair or a very identifiable set of glasses from your bus ride. Checking your Mii Plaza when you got home was a sweet way of realizing that stranger was, in their own way, a kindred spirit. It was an inclusive sense of belonging to the society of "gamers." The concept was said to have originated from meeting fellow dog owners while walking your own canine companion, an activity oriented around getting to know your community.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The 3DS was mostly sunset shortly after the Nintendo Switch began gaining traction. In numerous ways, the Switch is a far superior piece of gaming hardware, with a capacitive screen instead of a resistive one, along with more obvious improvements like the higher processing power and visual resolution. But the 3DS' namesake--its glasses-free 3D technology--hasn't been utilized by other traditional systems, and it remains one of the most underappreciated and underused features in gaming history.Consumers didn't universally accept the feature, and many actually turned down the slider on the 3DS. Nintendo eventually even released its 2DS lineup that omitted the feature entirely, but many games were better with it enabled. In fact, a few of them used it so well that it makes 3D sorely missed on the Switch. These games didn't rely on 3D as a gimmick but instead included it to add a greater sense of space and texture to the world. In the best cases, the 3D even made the game more fun to play, and it's no surprise that Nintendo developed most of those examples in-house earlier on in the handheld's lifespan.It's a shame that Nintendo stopped emphasizing 3DS' stereoscopic 3D functionality because it was notably unique and awe-inspiring, following closely in step with the company's always forward-thinking philosophy to expand the way we think about and play games. With that said, we've compiled the games that made the best use of 3D to commemorate the 3DS' 10th anniversary. Below we discuss why they're still worth picking up or digging out of storage if you've retired the system in favor of the latest offerings.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Hero shooter Valorant is getting a little bit bigger with the introduction of its next character. Astra was revealed with a new trailer on February 27, and she looks unlike anything else in the game to date. In the trailer, we see Astra use some purple space-like fields placed on the ground, and she soon pops up into the air before sucking a few enemies into a gravity device that resembles Zarya's ultimate ability in Overwatch.We see a big purple bubble seem to envelop the map at one point, so it's possible other players will be alerted when Astra is using a particular move. She seems designed to give the other team fits, breaking up formations and making it easier for others to go in for the kill. When players get trapped by her gravity move, for instance, another player fires a few shots at the sitting ducks to take them out.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It won't be long before fans will finally be able to watch Zack Snyder's director's cut of Justice League on HBO Max when it releases on March 18. Until then, though, you have to sustain on trailers and clips released in anticipation of the film--including the newest one released during IGN's Fan Fest.The clip, which doesn't actually feature any of the actors from Justice League, was something Snyder was working on before he originally left the film. The director explained that he didn't know if it would be used as an opening credits sequence or promotional material released ahead of the film.In it, a Mother Box is shown, documenting the history of the DC universe's superheroes. And while it looks impressive, it's going to be something fans are going to want to study closely. "There's a million Easter eggs in it," Snyder teased during the panel.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Zack Snyder's cut of Justice League arrives on HBO Max on March 18. The director revealed that the finale of the movie is open-ended. During IGN's Fan Fest, Snyder said multiple times that his cut of the movie ends on a "massive cliffhanger."Snyder spoke additionally about the original Justice League, which was going to be two have more films. "No, [The Snyder Cut] doesn't really encompass any of the additional movies, other than little, I mean it hints at a potential other worlds," explained Snyder. "I plant the seeds, as I wanted to of what would come in the you know later films."Originally, the sequel to the theatrically-released Justice League would have taken the team to the Knightmare future where we briefly saw Batman. "The next movie--if there ever was one and doesn't seem like there ever will be--but if there was, it would exist, primarily in that world with them trying to set it right," Snyder explained.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fans of Justice League are in for a treat as Zack Snyder's cut of the movie will be getting multiple releases. During IGN's Fan Fest, the director revealed a black and white edition will be coming to HBO Max, along with multiple versions for IMAX theaters.Coming to the streaming service on March 18 will be the color version of the movie, but shortly after, you'll be able to watch the movie in black and white. "There is Zack Snyder's Justice League "Justice is Gray" edition, which is the black and white version, which I'm a huge advocate of and huge admirer of," the director explained. "For me, it's my favorite version of the movie. I understand that people want to see it in color, and that's great, and I really want them to enjoy it in color. But for me, the ultimate version is the black and white IMAX version of the movie, which is sort of the penultimate ridiculous movie that shouldn't exist at its highest most fetishistic level, and I really, really love that."And of course, the black and white version of Justice League will be released on HBO Max, at some point after release, I believe, and you'll be able to see that somehow on, I don't know how you're gonna get to it but that's the plan."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

One of the most surprising revelations about Zack Snyder's director's cut of Justice League is that the film will feature the return of the Joker, as portrayed by Jared Leto--who reprises his role from the Suicide Squad movie. For those wondering how this came about, Snyder gave some context during IGN's Fan Fest.As revealed in a trailer for Justice League, Joker appears in Batman's Knightmare vision of a post-apocalyptic world that was first seen in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. How that fits into this movie and whether it's actually a version of the future or merely a dream remains to be seen, though it could have something to do with the cliffhanger that will end the Snyder Cut. Regardless, that setting was too tempting for Snyder to not include Joker."You'd always wanted [Joker] to be in the Knightmare reality," he explained. "And so it was a great opportunity. And when I talked to Jared and he was interested in doing it, I just felt like, 'Okay, this feels like a thing. I can't pass up.'"Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

JJ Abrams is producing a Superman reboot movie for DC. It's been reported by Deadline that Ta-Nehisi Coates will write the film, with Abrams developing it as part of his Bad Robot production company.There are no plot or casting details available currently, and it's unknown if Henry Cavill will return to the role as Superman. However, Deadline states that Cavill is "eager" to reprise the role he first played in Zack Snyder's 2013 film Man of Steel.Coates is an exciting choice of writer for the movie. He's known as a journalist and non-fiction writer as well as for his comic books. His work in comics include a number of Black Panther and Captain America series for Marvel, as well as working as a consultant on the Eisner Award-winning World of Wakanda. Coates's non-fiction books include The Beautiful Struggle, Between the World and Me, and We Were Eight Years in Power, which collected his essays about the Obama presidency.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Capcom has been keen to trade on nostalgia lately, and next it's Ghosts 'N Goblins' turn. This month saw the release of Ghosts 'N Goblins: Resurrection, a new game made in the style of the classic, famously brutal franchise. In a period when unapologetically difficult games are more popular (and streamable) than ever, the retro revival could find an audience.GameSpot spoke with producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi and series director Tokuro Fujiwara about the upcoming project, via translator, about what sparked the idea and where Ghosts 'N Goblins belongs in the modern gaming conversation. For more about how the game stacks up, be sure to read our Ghosts 'N Goblins: Ressurection review. What made this the right time to revive Ghosts 'N Goblins?Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Another weekend is here, bringing the Trials of Osiris to Destiny 2. This week's rewards include two opportunities to grab new Trials armor, but you'll need to go Flawless to get the new Pyrrhic Ascent leg armor. Here's the rundown of what map you'll face in the Trials of Osiris and what rewards you can earn along the way.This season brings new loot to the Trials event, including new armor, weapons, and cosmetic items. This week's Trials ends on March 2 with Destiny 2's weekly reset on Tuesday, so you've got a few days to earn tokens and spend them on new gear from Saint-14.Trials of Osiris Map And Rewards (February 26-March 2)Map: Convergence3 wins -- Tomorrow's Answer, Void rocket launcher5 wins -- Hunter, Warlock, or Titan Gauntlets: Pyrrhic Ascent Grasps, Gauntlets, or Gloves7 wins -- Astral Horizon, Kinetic shotgunFlawless run -- Hunter, Warlock, or Titan Leg Armor: Pyrrhic Ascent Strides, Boots, or GreavesThe Trials of Osiris is a competitive multiplayer event that shows up every weekend in Destiny 2, available from Friday to the weekly reset on Tuesday morning. It is probably the toughest challenge in Destiny, because your goal is not to just win like in other competitive modes, but to rack up as many victories as you can before you suffer three total losses, which forces you to reset your Trials run and go back to zero. If you can manage seven wins in a row, you'll earn a "Flawless" Trials run, which rewards some of the very best loot in the game.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Despite running just 20 minutes, the Pokemon Presents event featured some big news, particularly if you're a Sinnoh fan. The event saw the announcement of remakes for the original Sinnoh games, Diamond and Pearl, but more notable was Pokemon Legends: Arceus, a brand-new game set in the region. While we don't know much yet, it's described as a "bold new direction" for Pokemon, and one particular part of the trailer will likely stick out to Zelda: Breath of the Wild players. Virtually every shot in the trailer shows the player in vast, open areas. The rolling fields, sweeping vistas, and sprawling valleys all suggest a more open nature to the world in Legends. But if there was any doubt about what Game Freak is going for, the trailer practically hammered viewers over the head with a reference to Breath of the Wild.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Twitch has pulled a series of anti-union ads its parent company Amazon ran on the platform. This comes after pro-union media organization More Perfect Union reported on the ads and streamers like Glam Shatterskull and Natasha "Zombaekillz" Zinda levied criticism against them.According to More Perfect Union, the ads were to "scare its Alabama workers about unionizing." They're filled with talking points slamming unions, with employees saying there's "great leadership" at Amazon and that unions "just take your money" and do nothing with it. The ads encourage people, particularly Amazon employees, to vote no on unionization.Twitch has responded to these ads running on its platform by removing them entirely. In a statement to Kotaku, a company spokesperson said the ads should not have run at all.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Publisher Kalypso Media has wanted to return to the turn-based tactical RPG Disciples franchise for years, despite the lack of any new entry in the series for over a decade. The niche franchise is getting a surprise revival this year with Disciples: Liberation, revealed via a fairly gruesome trailer. "We always knew we wanted to continue the franchise and we have been ideating on the next game in the franchise for many years," Kalypso Media owner and managing director Simon Hellwig told me. "We also took our time finding the right developer and found the ideal match with Frima Studio."Disciples: Sacred Lands didn't grab too much of an audience; if Wayback Machine can be trusted, GameSpot awarded the first Disciples the "Best Game No One Played" award back when it came out in 1999. Its follow-up, 2002's Disciples II: Dark Prophecy, is a lot more popular, while 2010's Disciples III: Renaissance (which marked developer Strategy First's departure from the franchise) did not receive as positive reviews as the first two games did.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Hitman 3's first Elusive Target mission has arrived, and much like previous contracts where Agent 47 had to eliminate individuals living on borrowed time, completing this mission can be a challenging experience. Unlike regular missions or Escalation contracts, Elusive Targets won't appear as a red silhouette when you use 47's instinct vision to search for them.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com