When Blizzard announced World of Warcraft Classic, the developer had no idea it would become the hit that it is now. The developer thought bringing back the OG WoW would be something appealing to hardcore fans but not many more than that. As it turned out, that wasn't the case, and the game is now gigantic, with an expansion, The Burning Crusade, on the way this year.Executive producer John Hight told GameSpot at BlizzConline that the community for WoW Classic is "as large" as the modern WoW community, but he declined to share any further details about specific numbers when pressed. Still, what's clear is WoW Classic is a huge hit, and it's changed how Blizzard as a studio approaches its ongoing development and support."It certainly surprised us. When we put out Classic, we weren't sure is this going to be a big deal or not. We kind of thought, 'Our core fans are really going to love this, so let's do this for them.' And then, no, it became a whole big community of WoW players. As large as our modern WoW community. That surprised us," Hight said. "We realized, 'Oh gosh we have to support two communities. How do we do that?'"Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

World of Warcraft executive producer John Hight believes in the power of video games to help unite people and ease the divisions in the world amid a time of great unrest. He also stressed that Blizzard has a responsibility to make WoW the best possible social network it can be to help people stay in touch and communicate amidst the global pandemic.Speaking to GameSpot at BlizzConline, the Blizzard veteran said he believes video games can be a great force for good during this challenging time."Aside from the pandemic, all the other stuff that's going on in the world and all the divisiveness ... I really hope that things like games can get us to realize, 'Hey we have a lot in common,'" Hight said. "That the stuff we're getting all spun up about is just that--it's all kind of in our heads. If you remove the physical barriers and we're all just in this world doing things together, I think we start to realize the commonalities [we share]."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

In the midst of announcing the winners for the Anime Awards, Crunchyroll revealed five upcoming shows that will debut on its streaming service in 2021. It's an interesting list, with three original anime and two based on existing franchises.One of the three original anime is what we're most looking forward to. Zombie Land Saga Revenge is the follow-up to Zombie Land Saga, one of our favorite anime of Fall 2018. Revenge is one of our most anticipated anime of 2021.The series follows a high school girl who's struck and killed by a passing truck, only to be revived by an eccentric necromancer 10 years later in order for her to lead an idol group entirely composed of zombies. The show is hilarious, but also tackles emotional scenes with surprising care. Plus, it has a scene where two zombie girls argue by having a rap battle and, honestly, it's one of the best scenes we've seen in an anime.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards results are in. Jujutsu Kaisen ultimately took Anime of the Year--likely to little surprise. It was a beloved show for most anime watchers in 2020.Jujutsu Kaisen also won Best Antagonist (Ryomen Sukuna) and Best Ending Sequence (Lost In Paradise, ALI featuring AKLO). Beyond that, it was a pretty diverse assortment of winners across the board--other than Jujutsu Kaisen, no show won more than two awards. The anime that won two awards are Keep Your Hands Off Eizoken, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Re:Zero - Starting Life In Another World, and My Hero Academia.The full list of winners is detailed below.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

With BlizzConline (aka BlizzCon 2021) underway, we got several new details about Diablo 4. During a presentation, Blizzard revealed the new Rogue class, outlined how PvP works, and teased new elements of its open world design. Here, we summarize everything we learned--you can also watch the entire presentation below.Rogue Class BreakdownRogue is a dexterity-based class that can use bows and crossbows for ranged attacks, and swords and daggers for melee attacks. The class relies on mobility and striking fast, but also has a diverse skillset with abilities you can mix and match to great effect. From what we can glean, Rogues have skills like a dashing ability, flurry slashes, and an aerial attack that showers arrows down for AOE damage.Rogues have three specializations. One is called Combo Points, which seem to rely on a sequence of timing-based attacks that stack damage--director Luis Barriga likened it to a sort of rhythm game. The second is called Shadow Realm, which puts you into temporary stealth to land attacks unharmed while in the middle of combat. Lastly, Exploit Weakness is a reaction-based specialization where an icon will pop up on an enemy and you have to time a counter to do extra damage. Players don't have to pick one specialization and can combine abilities to create their own builds and playstyles.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It's easy to identify many of Blue Fire's potential inspirations. Its platforming, combat, and overall structure harken back to the sprawling maps and challenges of Hollow Knight, its handful of dungeons could pass for shorter versions of those in most Legend of Zelda titles, and its progression mixes many elements synonymous with From Software's Souls series. But developer ROBI Studios struggles to bring all of these elements together in a cohesive fashion, and the addition of the studio's own ideas to the mix weighs down Blue Fire's otherwise exceptional platforming.Blue Fire's most prominent focus is its platforming, which permeates every action you take across its 12-hour adventure. You start with just a jump and a dash, and Blue Fire immediately makes great use of these limited mechanics by giving you a satisfying amount of control over your movements. The length of each jump or dash is tied to the length of a respective button press, which means you can easily cancel either action in mid-air and have greater control over your aerial movements. This in and of itself isn't unique to Blue Fire, but the fine-tuned feel of movement makes leaping around each varied biome in its world a treat.Blue Fire captured on PCThese basic movements are coupled with a growing repertoire of moves that you acquire as you progress, including movement speed boosts, wall-running, and double jumps. Blue Fire introduces these new mechanics gracefully; you have plenty of time to get to grips with one before being tasked to learn another. Eventually, stringing them all together feels like you're conducting an elegant ballet in mid-air, accurately timing and weighing each button press with care to make sure you're making pin-point jumps around areas designed to challenge these skills.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The first red band trailer for the new Mortal Kombat movie has been released. The latest movie adaptation of the classic video game hits theaters and HBO Max on April 16. If you've already seen it, make sure to take the time to check out our breakdown of the footage, which is loaded with Easter eggs.The trailer sets up the plot and introduces characters that will be very familiar to fans. There's Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero, Josh Lawson as Kano, Sisi Stringer as Mileena, Max Huang as Kung Lao, Lewis Tan as Cole Young, and Chin Han as Shang Tsung. The trailer certainly delivers all the expected action, violence, and bloodshed that has been promised from this R-rated movie, and it looks like the film will use many of the moves and fighting styles from the games. Check it out below:Get over here! Watch the trailer for Mortal Kombat now — in theaters and streaming exclusively on HBO Max April 16. #MortalKombatMovie pic.twitter.com/eFhQhbdNUl — Mortal Kombat Movie (@MKMovie) February 18, 2021The trailer arrives slightly earlier than originally announced, following the leak of a version earlier today, which had a voiceover in Russian.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Nordic multiplayer game Valheim has had a terrific start so far, and developer Iron Gate is looking towards the future. Speaking to PC Gamer, Iron Gate co-founder Henrik Törnqvist revealed more of the game’s current roadmap and how Valheim will grow through Hearth and Home, Cult of the Wolf, Ships and the Sea, and Mistlands updates.Hearth and Home will be focused on the house building aspect of Valheim, with players able to outfit their dwellings with new building pieces. You'll also be able to spend more time in the kitchen, with the addition of more food recipes.Törnqvist didn't have too much to say about the second update, Cult of the Wolf, but he did mention that it "will be an update that focuses on exploration and combat with hopefully some new fun and different encounters for the players."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Destiny developer Bungie has big plans for the future. The company has re-confirmed its plans to launch its mysterious new IP by 2025, while the company is expanding the physical size of its Bellevue, Washington office and opening a brand-new publishing outfit in Amsterdam. Additionally, Bungie has teased plans to extend the Destiny franchise beyond games, while there has been a leadership shakeup on the development team as well.New IPBungie said it plans to launch a new IP before 2025, but nothing is known about this game. In 2018, the Chinese internet company invested $100 million into Bungie to help the company make non-Destiny games, so this new IP might be one of them.Bungie CEO Pete Parsons first mentioned his hope of releasing the new, non-Destiny IP by 2025 back in 2019, but this is the first time Bungie is cementing that hope in writing.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

One of the big announcements from the February Nintendo Direct on Wednesday was the reveal of Splatoon 3, the latest sequel in Nintendo's colorful shooter series. Some people were surprised that Nintendo is pushing ahead with a third entry despite the franchise not dominating headlines in the way that Mario Kart, Zelda, and Smash often do. The surprise, in the eyes of some, may also stem from the fact that Nintendo chose to announce a sequel to Splatoon as opposed to its other franchises.Follow The MoneyBut it's really no big shock that Splatoon 3 is happening. As with most entertainment products, following the money is a good place to start. The original Splatoon for Wii U sold an impressive 4.95 million copies. That's a big number by itself, and it's more impressive when you consider the Wii U itself only sold 13.5 million systems over its lifetime.Splatoon 2 for the Nintendo Switch was an even bigger hit, selling 11.90 million copies as of December 31, 2020. Combined, the two games have reached 16.85 million units sold, which is a massive result that demonstrates there is a clear business opportunity to make a third one.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Netflix has renewed Fate: The Winx Saga for a second season, which will begin production in Ireland later this year. The first season debuted on the streaming service on January 22, so it's safe to say that the teen drama has quickly proven popular.Fate: The Winx Saga follows the coming-of-age journey of five fairies attending Alfea, a magical boarding school where they, according to the official synopsis, "must learn to master their powers while navigating love, rivalries, and the monsters that threaten their very existence." The cast set to reprise their roles include Abigail Cowen as Bloom, Hannah van der Westhuysen as Stella, Precious Mustapha as Aisha, Eliot Salt as Terra, and Elisha Applebaum as Musa. Additional casting news for season two will be announced at a later date.The Netflix version is a live-action adaptation of the Nickelodeon animated series which ran for 208 episodes and four hour-long specials since starting in 2004 until 2009 and later being revived in 2011 and is still going strong. The Netflix version is just getting going--its first season spanned six episodes, and Season 2 will, according to a release, will consist of eight one-hour episodes.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The new challenges for Fortnite's Season 2, Week 12 are live, and they vary pretty wildly compared to the Valentine's Day theme of last week. One of these tasks you to destroy inflatable llamas near gas stations, and it can be tricky if you don't know where to look. If you do know where they are, however, you can land right on top of them and get the challenge completed quickly. You only need to destroy three to finish it. Where To Destroy Inflatable LlamasDestroy llamas in both of these spots and you'll complete the challengeThe easiest spot to go in order to destroy inflatable llamas is Salty Towers, located near the middle of the map. Just glide down there directly from the battle bus and you'll see two inflatable tubeman llamas located just next to the gas station. If you die, you can very easily return to this location again and finish the job. You can also head over to Sweaty Sands next, where you'll find another llama on the western edge. However, there are several other gas stations on the map, some of which have llamas. If others are trying to do the same challenge, they may have already destroyed them. You can either try in the next match or head for another gas station. You'll see the llamas right next to the gas station at Salty Towers And that's all there is to it! Once you've destroyed three of them, you will get 20,000 XP as your reward. It's one of several new challenges available this week, which also include damaging other players with your harpoon and finding a portrait in a shipwreck.Info from Gamespot.com

Rockstar Games has updated Grand Theft Auto V's multiplayer mode once more, bringing with it new cosmetics, more events to take part in, special sales, and the most important thing of all: hallucinogenic plants.Additional Peyote plants are now in the wild across GTA Online. You'll have to "stray from the beaten path" to find them, Rockstar said. But if you do, you'll be treated to a trip that will make you see "hellish" visions and transform your body into "beastly" creatures. Eating these plants will also teach you lessons about the meaning of life and the truth of existence. "Consume at your own risk," Rockstar said.Peyote plants are collectibles in GTA Online that have been added and removed from the game over the years, but now they are back. They are truly trippy experiences, as consuming them kicks off a vision where your character morphs into land or sea creature like a cat or a shark. Rockstar didn't announce the list of new plants or reveal where to find them, but people on the internet have already located them and you can find numerous videos on YouTube.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Best Buy's deals of the day usually focus on various tech, appliances, and occasionally games, but it's rare that we see gaming furniture like desks or chairs on sale as part of the daily mix. Today is one of those days, however: A selection of Arozzi gaming desks and chairs have gotten steep discounts as part of Best Buy's deals of the day. The one-day sale features one of our picks for the best gaming desk, the Arozzi Arena, which is a fantastic ultrawide. And, to no one's surprise, Amazon is price-matching this deal as well, so you can order from whichever retailer you prefer. The Arozzi deals are available through the rest of today, so be sure to check them out along with the rest of today's daily deals. Arozzi Arena Gaming Desk $300 (was $450) The highlight of the Arozzi sale is the Arena desk, our pick for the best ultrawide gaming desk. First off, it's available in multiple colors, so if you're not crazy about the red pattern shown above, you can also pick up the desk in plain black or black with different colored legs, like green or blue. The Arozzi Arena is 63 inches wide and provides 14 square feet of space for all of your equipment, including enough room for up to three monitors. The desk also comes with a full-sized custom mouse pad as well, converting the entire surface into a usable pad, and it's hefty at 7 pounds so you don't have to worry about it sliding around. The open back of the desk means there are no annoying bars for legs or feet to bump up again, and the desk has a built-in cable management system underneath as well. If you've been looking for a larger desk, you really can't go wrong with the Arozzi Arena. See all colors at Best Buy Arozzi Verona Pro V2 Gaming Chair $300 (was $400) You can pick up a new gaming chair for less today as well. Arozzi's Verona Pro V2 is on sale for $300 and supports up to 330 pounds of weight. It's covered in thick upholstery with PU leather for the seat and back, and both its armrests and the height can be adjusted. Notably, it comes with lower back support that's both attached and adjustable, which is a plus. It has five lockable rocking positions, so whether you like to lean or sit straight up, you'll find a comfortable position to be in. See at Best Buy Arozzi Toretta Soft Fabric Chair $300 (was $400) Gaming chairs aren't known for being particularly soft, but for those who don't love the feel of artificial leather, the Arozzi Toretta soft fabric chair is a nice alternative. It's completely covered in durable upholstery furniture fabric, and it comes with not just one but two supportive pillows: one for your head/neck, and a larger one for your lower back that can be adjusted. It also features 3D armrests, allowing you to move them forward/back, up/down, and rotated inward/outward, which further enhances the chair's ergonomics and ability to fit underneath any desk. The Toretta supports up to 220 pounds of weight, and it can be leaned back at four lockable increments up to 165 degrees.Read more: The best gaming chairs for 2021 See at Best Buy Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Shudder's anthology series Creepshow has been renewed for Season 3. In addition, AMC's horror streaming service has confirmed that Season 2 will be released on April 1.Ahead of AMC Networks' TCA winter tour presentation, the company confirmed that not only will the six-episode Season 3 start production soon, it will also be released later this year. The second season was originally expected to be released last year, but production was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.In a statement, showrunner Greg Nicotero explained, "During our season two production, Shudder was so pleased with what they were seeing that they asked us to roll right into production on a brand-new third season that will feature some of our most ambitious stories yet. I'm incredibly thankful to the team at Shudder for the opportunity to continue honoring the genre with more gleefully ghoulish tales over not one, but two new seasons of Creepshow this year."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com