The Destiny franchise started out as a console-exclusive series, but since Destiny 2's release on PC in 2017, there's been no question about where the best place to play is. PC might still reign supreme if you have high-end hardware, but with the next-gen update now available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, it's not such a no-brainer anymore.To put it simply, the new update is revelatory for console players. Based on the several hours I've spent with the new Xbox Series X-enhanced version so far, it's finally possible to enjoy the benefits formerly reserved for PC, and the results are stark.I played Destiny 2 on Xbox One and One X for years, ignoring the PC version until cross-save support finally allowed me to finally bring my progress with me. The benefits were massive in two specific areas: the increase in frame rate (Destiny 2 on consoles has, until now, been locked to 30fps) and the reduction in load times (which were agonizingly long). The contrast in performance between a decent PC and Xbox One was so extreme that, after playing for hours on PC and then jumping back to Xbox, I would be convinced something was actually broken and that my system needed to be restarted or a game update was needed. This happened multiple times, with each instance evoking a no, I know it ultimately wasn't broken last time, but something is clearly off this time. And those long waits to move from location to location led to more doomscrolling than my brain could handle, something there just isn't time for when playing on PC.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fortnite changed things up with NPCs in Season 5, but there are still weekly challenges that need completing. Season 5 has challenges every Thursday, just like previous seasons, and Week 2's are here. This guide will show you the best way to tackle specific challenges, like finding car parts, with ease.These challenges leaked early--check back tomorrow to see them for yourself in Fortnite.Where Are Car Parts In Fortnite?We don't have context for why we're looking for car parts in Season 5, but you'll be able to find a few mechanical pieces at Season 5's new location, Hunter's Haven. Hunter's Haven is a named location on the map, so it shouldn't be difficult to find.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Developer Respawn Entertainment has confirmed that a new trailer for its first-person VR shooter Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond will go live during The Game Awards this Thursday.The official Medal of Honor Twitter account shared the news, telling fans to tune into The Game Awards for a "world premiere trailer" of the latest Medal of Honor. An exact time for when it goes live, or whether it is in the pre-show or main event, has not been specified.The Game Awards goes live on December 10 with a pre-show starting at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET and the main event kicking off 30 minutes later. We'll be livestreaming it here on GameSpot.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fortnite's Week 2 challenges are just about here. One of Season 5's weekly challenges (now called "epic quests") will task you with finding clues in Holly Hedges, Lazy Lake, and Pleasant Park. This guide will show you how to find each clue so you can complete the challenge quickly.This challenge leaked early--check back on Thursday to try it yourself.What Are The Clues In Fortnite Season 5?I'm not sure if these clues point to something bigger this season, but each location contains golden items, like toilets and gnomes, along with a chest. They aren't worth anything but you'll need to locate one clue in each location in order to complete the challenge.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

15 months after launch, developer Remedy Entertainment's critically acclaimed third-person action-adventure game Control has sold more than two million copies.This is according to the studio's communications director Thomas Puha, who tweeted the sales figure alongside an announcement that November was the game's best-selling month, a statement made during Remedy's recent investor event. Other bits of information out of the event include confirmation from creative director Sam Lake that the next big Remedy game takes place in the Remedy Connected Universe and that there is "high-profile interested" in Control-related media content.The Ultimate Edition of Control launched in September 2020, with those on PlayStation and Xbox who own that edition being able to upgrade to the next-gen version of the game at no charge. That PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S version of Control doesn't come out until 2021. Publisher 505 Games caught a lot of heat in August 2020 for its lackluster explanation as to why Control owners must purchase the Ultimate Edition to get the free next-gen upgrade.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

One of the pillars of Microsoft's next-gen strategy is Xbox Game Pass, the subscription service that includes more than 100 games and all first-party titles. This program is going very well so far, and now Microsoft has shared some new statistics that speak to its popularity.In a blog post, Microsoft said "engagement" with Xbox Game Pass in November 2020 more than doubled where it was in November 2019. Additionally, Microsoft called out some of the most successful titles in Game Pass for November, listing them (in no particular order) as Destiny 2: Beyond Light, Rainbow Six Siege, Tetris Effect Connected, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.Microsoft also revealed that, in the past month alone, Xbox users have played more than 3,800 different games and spent "billions" of hours on the Xbox platform.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The 2020 Game Awards take place tomorrow, December 10, and Pokemon Go is joining in on the festivities. Developer Niantic has announced it is holding a special event in the mobile game during the awards show, which will offer players increased bonuses and more chances to take on Team Go Rocket.The Game Awards event kicks off at the same time as the awards show itself, at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET, and it runs for a full 24 hours. Throughout that time, any Incense that you use will attract more Pokemon than normal, and you'll receive extra Stardust for catching monsters.There will also be an increase in Team Go Rocket activity. Rocket grunts will appear more frequently in balloons and at PokeStops throughout the event. You'll also be able to use a Charged TM to replace a Shadow Pokemon's Frustration attack. You can read more about the event on the Pokemon Go website.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Xbox Series X|S consoles released in November and they swiftly sold out. The launch was massive, and it broke records for Microsoft. Along with that, however, comes some pain for those who haven't been able to get a system yet.In a blog post, Xbox executive Jerret West said the response to the Series X|S launch was "overwhelming" and "staggering." West acknowledged the system shortages and told fans they can be assured Microsoft is working on getting more units available soon."Your overwhelming response to the launch of Xbox Series X|S has been staggering and heartening at the same time. We can't wait for everyone who wants to experience gaming on Xbox Series X and Series S to do so and are working with our retail partners to replenish stock as quickly as we can," West said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Sony released the list of November 2020's top-selling PS5 and PS4 games for the US/Canada region, and the results are unsurprising. The PS5 launched in November to great fanfare, and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales was one of Sony's next-generation console's key launch titles. It proved to be a draw and landed at number one on the top-downloaded PS5 games for US/Canada.Other big titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Demon's Souls, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and NBA 2K21 Next Generation filled in the top ranks of the best-selling PS5 games. See the end of the article for a comprehensive list, as well as top-downloaded PS4 and free-to-play games. Check out PlayStation's Blog for the top-downloaded PSVR games and DLC/expansions.On the PS4 side, many of the same titles made the top-downloaded list. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War landed at number one instead of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Grand Theft Auto V, a game launched in 2013, is still doing exceptionally well and was the seventh most downloaded game on the PS4.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Years ago, EA Redwood Shores was working on a Lord of the Rings game called The Lord of the Rings: The White Council, and it had bold ambitions as an open-world RPG. However, EA announced in 2007 that it had put the game on hiatus, and it was effectively canceled.But why? Developers who worked on it spoke to The Gamer about the project, and one of the reasons was that EA simply didn't want to take on another big-budget project after releasing The Godfather in 2006."EA was just coming off shipping The Godfather, which was a big and really expensive project that had gone way over budget and schedule," executive producer Steve Gray said. "I just think there wasn't appetite for another big over the top project."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Watch Dogs: Legion will receive Title Update 2.40 on December 10, and it'll come with numerous fixes and a few additions. The big change, for Xbox owners, is a fix coming for a save issue. Some players on Xbox Series X/S have had issues getting their games to save, which the patch will address.Another major change coming for all systems is the option to "retire" Prestige Operatives, meaning that you can, essentially, make them work under permadeath rules. This was previously only possible in permadeath playthroughs, but now it sounds like you'll be able to activate this option in any playthrough.Prestige Operatives are offered as paid DLC, so it might be important to some players to be able to protect them for an entire run to get their money's worth. If you opt to let them "retire", though, they'll join your team again immediately if you start a new game. This will give these unique characters some higher stakes, and possibly prevent players from relying on them too heavily.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Best USB-C Bluetooth adapter Creative BT-W3 Bluetooth transmitter See at Amazon Best USB-A Bluetooth adapter TP-Link Bluetooth adapter See at Amazon Best overall Bluetooth headphones Creative SXFI Air See at Amazon Best budget Bluetooth headphones Tribit XFree Tune See at Amazon Apple's premium headphones Apple AirPods Max See at Best Buy With the reveal of Apple's brand new--and very expensive--headphones, the AirPods Max, you may be wondering if they'd make a good set for your PS5. Unfortunately, Sony's consoles don't let you connect Bluetooth audio devices directly. This is frustrating considering the large number of people who want to use their favorite pair of headphones with their brand-spankin' new console, but thankfully, there is a workaround. If you've ever wanted to pass on a gaming headset in favor of Bluetooth headphones, this guide is for you.How to connect Bluetooth headphones or AirPods to the PS5First, you'll need a pair of Bluetooth headphones, such as the AirPods Max or our personal favorite, the Creative SXFI Air. Any will work, so as long as you love them, you're good to go. Secondly, you'll need a Bluetooth adapter, either USB-C or the more common USB-A. With the PS5, there's only one USB-C port, so if you're using that for something like an external SSD or hard drive, then you'll want to snag a USB-A adapter. Thankfully, some USB-C adapters like the Creative BT-W3 Bluetooth dongle come with USB-A converters.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It's not hard to get attached to animals, and that's exactly what happened to Viggo Mortensen during the filming of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Mortensen purchased three of the horses used during filming when they went on sale, and said this week that two of the horses Mortensen adopted have passed away, the actor said in a recent interview.Speaking to NME about his new film, Falling, Mortensen talked about the steeds when the interview touched on the trilogy."There were actually three horses that I bought, they were up for sale once the movies were done. There were the two I’d ridden–a chestnut and then the big bay that Aragorn rides–but I also bought the white horse that Arwen rides in The Fellowship Of The Ring when she’s being chased through the forest by the Black Riders," Mortensen explained. The first two horses, named Uraeus and Kenny, Mortensen said, have passed away. Uraeus was credited as Brego in the films, and Kenny as Hasufel. The third horse he purchased for the stuntwoman who rode the horse in that scene, and that one is still around.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Google has released its Google Trends for the year, and looking over the stats for searches in the US, as well as the global searches, there's some interesting insights into the entertainment people wanted to know more about in 2020.The most searched term in the US was "election results;" globally, it was "coronavirus," for reasons that should be obvious. Tom Hanks was the most searched-for actor, in the US and globally, likely because he was the first major celebrity to contract COVID-19.The impact of COVID-19 can also be seen in searches that start with "Where To Buy," with "toilet paper" ranking high. But in the US, "Where to buy PS5" was the top search, ahead of toilet paper in second. Of course, in a normal year it would not be that surprising that the new PlayStation was in rarer supply than toilet paper, and anyone seeing this headline after time traveling here from 2019 would be confused and worried. But 2020 was not a normal year.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The wait is over: CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 is finally here. The RPG has released on Steam, and it's already doing huge numbers.According to Steam's public data page, there are more than 980,000 concurrent players for Cyberpunk 2077 right now. That makes it Steam's biggest game, exceeding Valve's own free-to-play juggernaut Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.There have been some reports about issues and outages with Steam, but as always, your mileage may vary.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com