The popular service used for streaming music, TV shows, and movies on your own computer, Plex, is now adding video games to its repertoire. The new gaming branch of the service will be called Plex Arcade, and will be either $3 or $5 a month depending on your current Plex membership.As the "Arcade" part of the service's name implies, Plex will be focusing on allowing people to stream older games--Atari games to be precise. There are currently 27 Atari games available on the service, including arcade classics like Centipede, Missile Command, and Super Breakout. Games from the Atari 2600 and 7800 also make an appearance.Signing up for Plex Arcade and using it won't be quite as easy as signing into a regular streaming service on your console. To get started, you'll need a Plex media server running on a Windows or macOS computer. You will also need a Parsec account, and will have to log into it through your Plex server. Once you've gotten all that set up, you'll be able to check out Plex Arcade and its relative freedom.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Now that Vikings has come to a conclusion, with the final season premiering on Amazon Prime Video, the show's creator has found his next project. Michael Hirst is adapting The Great Gatsby as a miniseries.The news comes from The Hollywood Reporter, which says the estate of author F. Scott Fitzgerald is involved in the project. Hirst is set to write and executive produce the miniseries, with Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald's granddaughter, Blake Hazard, serving as a consulting producer.Interestingly enough, Hirst--who also created the series The Tudors--has a long history with the novel. In a statement, he said, "I seem to have lived with Gatsby most of my life, reading it first as a schoolboy, later teaching it at Oxford in the 1970s, then re-reading it periodically ever since."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A third season of Netflix's popular drama You is in production, and now a new cast member has joined. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend star Scott Michael Foster has signed on to play a major role.According to Deadline, which first reported the news, Foster--who played Nathaniel Plimpton III on Crazy Ex--will play a recurring character for Season 3 alongside Penn Badgley and Victoria Pedretti.Foster will play a character named Ryan, who is a local TV reporter and is not all he seems. "A well-liked single dad who has overcome a history of addiction, Ryan has secrets, including a controlling, calculating demeanor that he reserves for those closest to him and anyone who gets in his way," reads his character description.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Godzilla vs. King Kong is making moves as the release date is pushed back a week. The upcoming movie will now arrive on March 31.Recently, the blockbuster movie was going to arrive to HBO Max on March 26--moved up from a May 2021 release date. However, now the movie is being pushed back a week according to Variety. While the movie is set to hit theaters and HBO Max simultaneously on March 31, international markets where the streaming service isn't available will see the film hit theaters on March 26, one week prior to the US release.In addition to this announcement, James Wan's upcoming horror film Malignant has been put back onto the release calendar, arriving now on September 10. This news comes in the middle of many other films seeing their release dates being rescheduled. No Time to Die, A Quiet Place II, Morbius, Uncharted, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and The King's Man have all been pushed back. You can keep track of all the new movie release news with our guide to delayed movies.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Microsoft's Xbox business is booming, and this includes huge numbers for revenue, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Live users, and console sales, the company said during an earnings call.Xbox Game Pass is one of Microsoft's key strategies for next-gen, and the subscription service now has 18 million subscribers, which is up from 15 million that was announced in September. The addition of 3 million subscribers might be lower than some might have imagined, considering the holidays and other factors, but this might have been related to how Xbox Series X|S consoles have been and continue to be hard to find due to sell-outs around the world.Despite that, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the Xbox Series X|S consoles enjoyed a strong start. Microsoft sold more Xbox Series X and S consoles during their launch month than any previous Xbox console over the same time frame, the executive said. There isn't a perfect comparison to any previous generation, as this is the first time that Microsoft launched two new Xbox models at launch instead of just one.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Developer ZeniMax Online Studios and publisher Bethesda Softworks took to Twitch to reveal The Elder Scrolls Online's year-long adventure, a series of DLC that make up the Gates of Oblivion. These expansions introduce new content for players to experience on PC, PlayStation 4, Stadia, and Xbox One.There will be four pieces of DLC sprinkled throughout the year. The first, Flames of Ambition, drops on March 8 for PC and Stadia, and March 16 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Meanwhile, headlining DLC the Blackwood chapter comes out just two months later: June 1 for PC and Stadia, and June 8 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The other two expansions, one unannounced dungeon pack and one unannounced story zone, launch in Q3 and Q4, respectively. Exact release dates have not been stamped.The Flames of Ambition kicks off the Gates of Oblivion adventure. The expansion introduces two new PvE dungeons--Black Drake Villa and The Cauldron--that task players with attacking a shrine belonging to the Deadric Prince Mehrunes Dagon to find a tome before it's destroyed. Players will be joined by some familiar faces, including newcomer Eveli Sharp-Arrow and recurring character Dremora Lyranth, and can unlock new gear and collectibles.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Civilization VI's fifth DLC, The Vietnam and Kublai Khan Pack, will be releasing on January 28. To get fans hyped up, 2K has released new information on Kublai Khan, an alternate leader for Mongolia and China.Let's get familiar with the man of the hour, shall we? Khan was ruler of the Mongolian Empire and founded the Yuan Dynasty in China, serving as Emperor. He ruled from 1260-1294 AD, creating an empire that ran from the Korean Peninsula to the edges of modern-day Baghdad. With a resume like that, he seems like a perfect fit for the Civilization series.Now, onto gameplay. Khan will be available as an alternate leader for Mongolia and China in Civilization VI, and will feature the "Gerege" ability, which provides one extra economic policy slot in any government. It also grants a random Eureka and Inspiration when establishing a trading post in another civilization's city for the first time. As leader of China, Khan's science boosts are more powerful than other leaders', and his extra policy slot empowers different economic strategies. As the leader of Mongolia, he is able to leverage trade routes to bolster his military might. If you're looking to play as a civilization with strong economic and military prowess, Kublai Khan might be your guy.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Hitman 3 speedrunners are currently posting record completion times of IO Interactive's latest assassination sandbox, with some players now able to complete the opening Dubai level in under ten seconds. The first level of Hitman 3 tasks players with eliminating two targets inside of a heavily-fortified skyscraper, with one of the potential victims routinely wandering around the upper floors and constantly flanked by security.According to Speedrun.com, a website that tracks how quickly players can complete games, user Goron currently holds first place with a world record of eight seconds, followed closely by four other players who share second place with a nine-second run. The strategy for completing the mission 'On Top Of The World' is simple but requires pinpoint accuracy to pull off.In the video provided in the link above, Goron attracts the attention of Marcus Stuyvesant on one of the upper floors with a well-placed shot from Agent 47's silenced pistol, instantly executes him with a headshot, and quickly eliminates his second target, Carl Ingram, within less than a second. With the starting point of the Dubai level also being a convenient exit point, Goron was able to pull off the impressive feat with time to spare.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The next Dragon Age game will take place in Tevinter, according to an official BioWare game development book. For fans of the series, the new setting suggests a lot about the story and conflicts that will be front-and-center in the anticipated sequel.Eurogamer reports that the setting was confirmed in the book BioWare: Stories and Secrets from 24 Years of Game Development. This follows a hint that came at the end of Dragon Age Inquisition's Trespasser expansion, and will finally make good on a setting we've previously only heard about secondhand.The Tevinter Imperium is a human nation ruled by a council of mages. The council of magisters is led by the Imperial Archon. Tevinter has also been described as a rich, decadent nation that kept a tight rule on its people, including by use of blood magic. Given that plenty of Dragon Age stories have revolved around tensions between magic-users and non-magic folk, it's sure to be a rich vein for intrigue.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Veteran actor Kenneth Branagh's next role has been confirmed, and he's set to portray UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a limited series chronicling the leader's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.The show is called This Sceptred Isle, and it's in production at the British studio Sky; there will be five episodes in total. The series will look into the early days of the COVID-19 virus and touch on how Johnson and his administration took on the pandemic.Michael Winterbottom (24 Hour Party People) is directing the series from a script he co-wrote with Kieron Quirke (Defending the Guilty), according to EW.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Another week is here, and if there's anything to sweeten the blow of heading back to work, it's good deals on games, controllers, and more. As we head into the last full week of January, we're already spotting some very nice discounts, including a $40 markdown on the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller, courtesy of our friends at CNET. Borderlands 3 is the cheapest we've seen as part of Best Buy's latest Deal of the Day, and GameStop is running a very nice sale on statues and figures with characters across games and anime. Here's a look at the deals that caught our eye today: Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller $140 (was $180) with promo CNETMSEC Microsoft's Elite Series 2 wireless controller is one of the best you can own, and right now you can pick it up from Daily Steals for $140 with promo code CNETMSEC. This is a refurbished controller that comes in retail packaging and should both feel and play like new. We rarely see outright discounts on the Elite Series 2, so for Xbox gamers, this is a deal you don't want to pass up. The Elite Series 2 controller allows you to save up to three custom profiles and features adjustable tension thumbsticks, a wrap-around rubberized grip, and shorter hair trigger locks. It also comes with four interchangeable thumbsticks, two of which emulate the size of the Xbox 360 controller, and features up to 40 hours of rechargeable battery life. See at Daily Steals Borderlands 3 $8 (was $30) with free next-gen upgrade Borderlands 3 brings the loot-shooter franchise's 10-year journey to a satisfying conclusion, and just for today, it's down to just 8 bucks as a Best Buy Deal of the Day. With the game's free next-gen upgrades available now, there's no better time to grab Borderlands 3 for this cheap--just insert the physical game into your PS5 or Xbox Series X, and you'll have access to the enhanced version. While Borderlands 3 is largely more of the same rather than offering any innovative or different, it's still a blast of fans of the series, earning an 8/10 in our Borderlands 3 review. See at Best Buy 30% off select statues and figures at GameStop While GameStop's daily game deals are often lacking, its collectible sales are worth checking out, and today's daily deal at the retailer offers 30% off dozens of statues and figures. There's a nice selection of collectibles on sale here, with stunning statues from Breath of the Wild, Persona 5, God of War, Pokemon, Dragon Ball Z, and more popular franchises. If you're a collector, we suggest checking out everything on offer for yourself--there's some neat stuff. See sale at GameStop Persona 4 Golden - Deluxe edition $14 (was $25) with promo code BESTGY2 Persona 4 Golden released on Steam last year, offering fans who didn't own a PS Vita the chance to play the JRPG for the first time. Right now at Newegg, you can snag a Steam code for Persona 4 Golden for $14, down from its usual $25, by using promo code BESTGY2 at checkout. This is the cheapest we've seen it, so this is an incredible deal for Persona fans who have been wanting to play P4G. The Deluxe edition gets you the official digital art book and soundtrack in addition to the base game. For more on this acclaimed JRPG, see our Persona 4 Golden review and editor Michael Higham's writeup on how the Persona 4 Golden Steam port holds up. See at Newegg Sonic the Hedgehog Limited Collector's Edition Blu-ray $15.74 (was $25) Gotta go fast to snag this Amazon deal: Sonic the Hedgehog's limited collector's edition is $10 off at the retailer today. This collector's edition comes with Blu-ray, DVD, and digital copies of the movie along with exclusive mini posters and a ton of bonus features, including deleted scenes, bloopers with Jim Carrey and the rest of the cast, making-of videos, and more. For those who never saw the Sonic movie last year, it's absolutely a delight, with nods to the classic video game series while also making a great introduction for new fans of Sega's blue hedgehog. Check out our Sonic the Hedgehog movie review for more of our thoughts. See at Amazon Controller Gear Official PS5 Merch Collection $30 (was $50) Sadly this PS5 bundle isn't a PS5 console bundle, but whether you've managed to pick up Sony's new console or are holding out for the next PS5 restock, this PlayStation merch bundle may bring you some joy. On sale for $30 today at Amazon and Best Buy, the officially licensed merchandise bundle gets you PlayStation-branded knit socks, an insulated bottle, a wool cap, and tech decals for your phone or laptop. It's honestly a pretty neat set and looks high quality, and it'd also make a nice gift if you know someone who's a die-hard PlayStation fan. See at Best Buy See at Amazon Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Konami has announced a corporate restructure that will consolidate many of the company's internal departments on February 1st. According to an official translation of the announcement, this means that the company's three "production divisions" will be dissolved, though its "production departments" remain unchanged.According to financial professionals, this is a move that will have an unclear impact on the company's gaming operations. Analyst Daniel Ahmad suggests that this restructure is similar to the one that Konami undertook in 2015, and that the company is not "shutting down" their gaming operations, as fans have often accused it of doing in recent years. Others noted that companies like Sega and Square Enix have gone through similar restructures in the past.So no, Konami is NOT shutting down their gaming division. They probably have NOT sold their IPs to a company you like more than them eitherI get the frustration with how Konami handles their gaming business these days, but that company is bigger than people think — Nibel (@Nibellion) January 25, 2021Correct. It's just a restructure similar to the one they did in 2015.Essentially they want to have teams focused on growth areas of the industry. — Daniel Ahmad (@ZhugeEX) January 25, 2021While it's true that Konami doesn't release that many games these days, it still owns some of the most beloved gaming franchises in the world, including Metal Gear and Castlevania. For context, the last major Castlevania game was Lords of Shadow 2, which came out in 2014. Metal Gear has fared a bit better, with 2018's Metal Gear Survive releasing without longtime director Hideo Kojima at the helm. Kojima left the company years ago due to a dispute over the production of Metal Gear Solid V.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Warner Bros. is in the planning stages for a live-action Harry Potter TV show. This is according to The Hollywood Reporter, which says the program is in "early development" for the streaming service HBO Max.A Harry Potter TV show had been rumored for years, but this is the first time we're learning about some of the specifics. THR says executives from Warner Bros. have taken meetings with potential writers who are pitching "various ideas" for the show.Don't get too excited yet, however, as it sounds like it's still very early days. "Sources say broad ideas have been discussed as part of the early-stage exploratory meetings," the report said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A well-known site that specialized in selling cheats for the popular online game GTA Online has shut down following "discussions" from publisher Take-Two. As reported by Eurogamer, LunaCheats now contains a single text message, saying that the site will "immediately cease all maintenance, development, and distribution of our cheat menu services." The message goes on to say that the site will donate all proceeds of its hacks to a charity designated by Take-Two.Despite being released almost a decade ago, GTA Online continues to maintain its position as one of the most popular games in the world. GTA Online will get a standalone release for PS5 and Xbox Series X sometime in the second half of 2021, with special content exclusive to those versions of the game.Popular online games like GTA Online have always had their cheaters, but big-name video game companies have been mounting legal campaigns against major cheating sites over the past few months, with Call of Duty cheaters being a particular focus. Activision shut down the notable cheats site GatorCheats with a series of cease-and-desist letters, but that didn't stop a team from getting removed from a $250,000 Call of Duty tournament after being caught cheating. Recently, both Riot and Bungie sued cheat-peddlers for Destiny 2 and Valorant.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Capcom's free Monster Hunter Rise demo is being delisted from the Nintendo Switch eShop very soon. The demo will only be available to download and play until 1 AM PT / 3 AM ET on February 1, giving you only a few more days to try it out if you haven't yet.The demo encompasses four quests: two training missions that explain the game's controls and mechanics, and two proper hunts. The "beginner" hunt asks you to slay the Great Izuchi, one of the new monsters debuting in Rise, while the "intermediate" hunt sends you off to slay the returning Mizutsune. The demo also lets you sample the Wirebug and the Palamute, which we thought were game-changing additions to the series.The demo supports both local and online play with up to three other players. To take advantage of the latter feature, you'll need to have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. If you don't have one of those, however, Nintendo is currently offering a free seven-day trial to the service for a limited time.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com