Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red has released official modding tools for the dystopian RPG, letting players create their own custom content.Since launch there have been many third-party mods for Cyberpunk 2077, including one that allowed you to play the game (badly) in third-person. With the official tools out now, the flood gates are open to custom quest content, asset swaps, and more. CD Projekt Red says the toolset will be updated with the game, meaning mod compatibility should not be an issue.This comes on the heels of the first big patch for Cyberpunk 2077, which aimed to start addressing some of the game's most pressing stability, performance, and scripting issues. Although Patch 1.1 did help some players, it has inadvertently introduced a new game-breaking bug that can halt your main story progress. CD Projekt Red is aware of it and has released a workaround for the issue until a proper fix is released.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Nvidia has released its latest Game Ready Driver for both desktop and laptop GPUs, with support for Bloober Team's The Medium.The latest driver ensures the best performance for The Medium when it launches later this week on PC, including support for its ray tracing and DLSS features. The Medium is also launching on Xbox Series X and Series S, and will be available on Xbox Games Pass across PC and console.In tandem with support for The Medium, the latest driver also launches alongside the first RTX 30-series powered laptops. Nvidia announced Max-Q designs for the RTX 3080, 3070, and 3060 earlier this year, with some of the first laptops with the chips launching today and through early February.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Sea of Thieves' first-ever season is starting on January 28, and fans are curious what exactly that means for the pirate adventure game. A new blog post from developer Rare explains how this new seasonal model will work, and it's going to bring big changes to the game.Essentially, the blog post explains that each season will last around three months, and it will bring new features, rewards, and events to Sea of Thieves. Each season will have its own progression track, and players will advance through that track by earning Renown, a new metric that's separate from the game's existing loot system. However, if players want to earn even more loot from completing the 100 levels of Renown, they can purchase the game's Plunder Pass to obtain more cosmetic items. Said Plunder Pass will cost 999 Ancient Coins, or $9.99.This basically means that the game is switching to the battle pass model that has been embraced by many popular multiplayer games, most notably Fortnite. According to the post, this move to a seasonal progression system is designed to make players feel as though they've accomplished something in every play session, even when all their loot gets swiped by another vessel.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

When it comes to streaming microphones, there aren't many options better than the Elgato Wave 3 microphone, thanks to its easy-to-use onboard controls, Clipguard tech, and impressive audio. If you've been interested in snagging yourself a quality new microphone, then you can get the Elgato Wave 3 microphone for $140, down from its regular price of $160. The Wave 3 doesn't often see discounts of any kind and has been known to sell out quickly. With the current pandemic, it's hard to know when items will restock. Elgato Wave 3 microphone $140 (was $160) The Elgato Wave 3 features a capacitive mute button on top in addition to a single knob that performs the majority of its other functions, including mic volume, headset volume, and sound mix. It also boasts Elgato's Clipguard technology, which helps prevent clipping during intense moments. For example, if you become excited by a clutch win or scream at a jump scare, the microphone will prevent your audio from becoming distorted. See at Amazon Another great aspect of the Wave 3 is its compatibility with Elgato's Wave Link software. This gives you the ability to adjust levels, filters, and sources from your PC and output them to your stream. If you want to exclude certain things from your viewers' ears, such as your friends' voice chat or any music, then you can do that with Wave Link.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Hitman developer IO Interactive is preparing to go on a hiring spree to support the development of its upcoming James Bond video game and other projects.IO director Hakan Abrak said in a new interview that the company plans to expand to around 400 people (up from 200) and open a new studio in Sweden to help develop the new James Bond project, which is only just getting started, along with other endeavors."It's very, very special--a boy's dream. Sometimes it's still a little hard to understand that it's us [making] James Bond," Abrak told The Gamer. "Today we [have] 200 employees and I expect that we will [have] over 400 employees over the next few years. So, there is no doubt that the Bond agreement means an insane amount to us."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Actor and comedian Kevin Hart has officially boarded the upcoming Borderlands movie. He joins Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett, who was previously announced to star in the film, and we've also learned about who Hart will play in the adaptation of Gearbox's popular game.Hart is lined up to portray Roland, a former soldier, who appears in Borderlands 1 and 2, according to Variety. It is rumored that Blanchett will play Lilith in the film, which will be directed by horror movie veteran Eli Roth. Craig Mazin, who is writing the Last of Us TV show, is attached to write the Borderlands script, making it his second video game project.Roth said he is "thrilled" to be working with Hart. "Borderlands is a different kind of role for him, and we are excited to thrill audiences with a side of Kevin they've never seen before. He's going to be an amazing Roland," Roth said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Banjo-Kazooie's Stop 'N' Swop feature is one of the most infamous pieces of cut content in video game history, and it's been the subject of fan speculation for decades. Now, thanks to the Rare fansite Rare Gamer, a leaked communication between Nintendo and developer Rare reveals why the feature was cut from Banjo-Tooie and other games at the twilight of the Nintendo 64, and the results are quite interesting.What a day for Stop 'N' Swop news! We've updated our Explanation & Retrospective feature to encompass the latest findings and revelations courtesy of @Paul_Mach1! pic.twitter.com/desVLW0JWG — Rare Gamer (@Rare_Gamer) January 23, 2021As Eurogamer explains, the idea of Stop 'N' Swop itself was rather simple: players who achieved 100% completion in Banjo-Kazooie were treated to a special scene that showed Banjo walking into three previously-sealed areas. However, those areas remained inaccessible for the player, which prompted confusion from fans. Rare eventually explained on its website that players would be able to access these areas by swapping out their Banjo-Tooie cartridge for their Banjo-Kazooie cart, allowing them to take the goodies within back into Banjo-Tooie, where they could be used to great effect.As the above leaked missive reveals, however, Nintendo had serious concerns about the technical feasibility of Stop 'n' Swop. "There is no way we can guarantee that the RDRAM will retain data long enough...for the feature to work," it reads in part. "There is also a risk of damage to both the console and the game pak should the swap be made while power is still on." The writer goes on to suggest using a passcode system to achieve the desired interconnectivity between the games.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The upcoming Lord of the Rings game that focuses on Gollum has been delayed to 2022. The game was previously planned to release in 2021, but the delay came as part of the announcement that French publisher Nacon had signed on to co-publish the game with developer Daedalic Entertainment."The two companies decided to join forces to ensure that the game will meet the expectations of fans of The Lord of the Rings and fully leverage the power of the new generation of consoles," Nacon said in a press release.The Gollum game is described as a "story-driven action adventure" title that focuses on Gollum's journey as a creature who is obsessed with the One Ring. Players will apparently get to decide if Gollum's evil side will come out or if he can retain the sense of goodness he had as Smeagol.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Life simulator The Sims 4 has received the new $10 Paranormal Stuff Pack for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S that adds another vocation, a new home for the Sims to live in, and various roommates all centered around the occult.The pack is available to purchase from Microsoft, Origin, PlayStation, and Steam stores. Of course, players will need the base Sims 4 game to access the Paranormal Stuff content. Below is a rundown of everything players need to know about The Sim 4's latest DLC offering.The Sims 4: Paranormal Stuff Pack Release Date, TrailerThe Paranormal Stuff Pack is available now for everyone to purchase. It retails for $10 USD on the Microsoft, Origin, PlayStation, and Steam stores, though those with active EA Play memberships can save 10% on the expansion, as well as all other The Sims 4 content. Developer Maxis and publisher EA shared a reveal trailer showcasing what players can expect from the Paranormal Stuff Pack, which includes new gameplay mechanics and items.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Ahead of Apex Legends Season 8: Mayhem's debut on February 2, Respawn has dropped a brand-new trailer to show fans what they can expect.The trailer focuses mostly on Apex's newest legend: Walter Fitzroy, AKA Fuse. He's an Australian hot head with an eyepatch and a penchant for breaking the rules. According to the trailer he was "born into a world ruled by chaos, and he thrived in the mayhem." It seems that's only going to continue as the The Champion of Salvo enters the ring. With his penchant for explosions, chaos, and Aussie accent, he's a bit reminiscent of Overwatch's Junkrat, though their playstyles look to be completely different.Season 8 will also be introducing a new battle pass, a new weapon, and gold magazines in an attempt to continue expanding Apex's lore and meta. The new addition to your artillery in The Outlands is the 30-30 Repeater lever-action rifle, which looks like it can either fire of a series of weaker shots, or be slowly charged for a more powerful blast.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Spy Kids movie franchise, which is about kids who are spies, is returning with a reboot. According to Deadline, Skydance Media has optioned the rights to bring back the Spy Kids franchise with the franchise's original writer-director-creator, Robert Rodriguez.According to the report, Rodriguez will write and direct a new Spy Kids movie. Skydance Media is working with Spy Kids rights-holder Spyglass on the reimagination of the series.Rodriguez has remained busy and in-demand. In addition to a sequel to his sci-fi movie Alita: Battle Angel, Rodriguez was behind the popular Netflix movie We Can Be Heroes. He's lined up to direct the Star Wars spin-off TV show The Book of Boba Fett next for Christmas 2021Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The murder mystery in Hitman 3's second mission, set in Dartmoor, England, is a standout portion of the game. If you solve the mystery, it gives you some unique opportunities to deal with Alexa Carlisle, your assassination target during the mission. It can also help you get ahold of the Arthur Edwards file you're searching for, which is your second objective in Dartmoor.There are multiple ways to "solve" the mystery, however, depending on what information you uncover in Thornbridge Manor. You can find the actual culprit and turn them in to Alexa, or provide other solutions, including framing someone who's not responsible. To get those solutions, however, you need to have enough evidence to back up your theory and give a convincing speech when you report your findings. That means finding lots of clues. To solve the murder mystery, you'll need to knock out the private detective who arrives at Thornbridge at the same time Agent 47 does, and steal his clothes to make your disguise.We've run down all three possible solutions to the murder mystery plot, how to earn them, and what opportunities they provide for you in the guide below. Be sure to check out the rest of our Hitman 3 guide coverage, as well as our full review. And if you need more help in Dartmoor, check out our complete guide for finding all the murder mystery clues, and our guide for finding all the mansion's hidden rooms.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Serial, the hit podcast devoted to thoroughly telling a single true-crime story each season, will have its third season adapted into a limited series for HBO according to The Hollywood Reporter. The series doesn't yet have a name, but host Sarah Koenig will executive produce alongside professional basketball player LeBron James via his production company SpringHill Entertainment.The podcast's third season, which first aired in 2018, explores the criminal justice system in Cleveland. (James was born in Akron, Ohio and has family ties to the state.) The untitled drama will reportedly "follow a young cop and the man he's accused of beating" while illuminating "the flawed inner-workings of a middle-American courthouse and how the system impacts everyone it touches, from cops, lawyers, and citizens accused of and victimized by crimes."Writer-director Shola Amoo (The Last Tree, A Moving Image) will write the script. Former Cinemax president and head of HBO miniseries Kary Antholis will executive produce. No casting announcements have yet been made.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Business is booming for Xbox. Microsoft has reported earnings for its Fiscal Year 2021 Q2, and included in the report are some new numbers that speak to how Microsoft's gaming division--like other gaming publishers--is riding high right now due in part increased spending on games due to COVID-19.This is the first earnings release from Microsoft since it launched the Xbox Series X|S consoles in November. The release of those systems helped overall Xbox hardware sales jump by 86%.Hardware revenue could have been higher were it not for product shortages. Analyst Daniel Ahmad said he believes the Xbox Series X|S consoles did not move as many units right away than the Xbox One did over the same timeframe. "This has been reflected in global sell-through data, too. Mainly due to production it seems," he wrote.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Yesterday on the Good Game, Nice Try podcast, late night icon Conan O'Brien joined hosts Sonja Reid and Aaron Bleyaert to give his "incredibly unfair and invalid" opinion on Innersloth's smash-hit Among Us. His verdict: it's not a good game.Bleyaert posed the question of how O'Brien felt about Among Us to sort of test the waters and get the conversation flowing. O'Brien was quick to jump on the opportunity, as he loves to tick off gamers. "As everyone knows, I don't know a lot about games, and I'm not good at games," O'Brien said. "But I love having a lot of opinions about games and sharing those with people in the legitimate gaming world, thus infuriating them."Once Beyaert revealed the game in question, O'Brien excitedly told his companions on the show that he had heard of the game because it's one of his son's favorites. He went on to (jokingly) admit that he tends to space out when his children talk about video games or their feelings, so he had no real concept of the game other than its name and the fact that his son received a crocheted crewmate (or Blip Blop, as O'Brien calls them) from the game for his birthday.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com