The Xbox Series X's 1TB internal SSD is really fast, loading up some games in a matter of seconds--I tested this out in several games in my full console preview and got impressive results. But with 802GB actually free to use on the internal drive, you can fill it up quickly with the size of games today (and don't forget the Xbox Series S only comes with a 512GB drive). So, what are some good solutions to expand your storage on the new Xbox consoles and how do they perform in comparison?I used three different drives for the purposes of my tests: the 1TB Seagate SSD expansion card, a Samsung T5 portable SSD (500GB), and a Western Digital My Passport external hard drive (4TB). This covers the different tiers of storage options available for the Xbox Series systems. To test and compare speeds, I used Final Fantasy XV and The Outer Worlds for transferring whole games and recording load times. You can check the results in the video and text below.Table of Contents [hide]1TB Seagate Expansion Card1TB Seagate Expansion CardLet's start with the proprietary Seagate 1TB expansion card, built specifically for the Series X and Series S. This is the drive that plugs directly into the back of the console. You just insert it, and it's immediately ready to use.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Microsoft's Xbox cloud gaming service (Project xCloud) is currently available on Android devices, and one of the best controllers you can get is currently discounted. The Razer Kishi turns your Android phone into a handheld gaming device, complete with analog sticks, triggers, and more. Right now, the Razer Kishi is $80 at Amazon, down from its regular price of $100. Razer Kishi mobile game controller $80 (was $100) See at Amazon The Razer Kishi is compatible with all Xbox games including genres like racing games that specifically require analog triggers and first-person shooters that require clickable sticks. It fits most Android devices, thanks to its flexible yet secure design and connects via USB-C. Connecting a device to the Kishi occupies its USB-C port, though you can still charge it through the controller's own port--just plug in your charger.Xbox cloud gaming is now available to all Game Pass Ultimate users. There are more than 170 games available on xCloud, including Doom Eternal, Resident Evil 7, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and right now, sign-ups for Ultimate are very cheap. You can currently get your first month of Game Pass Ultimate for $1.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

According to a new release, the Mighty Powers will be "morphing" into a new connected universe of movies and TV adaptations. Jonathan Entwistle, co-creator of Netflix's I Am Not Okay With This, has been tapped to shepherd these upcoming new entries in the long-running series, which is sort of brilliant since the Netflix series similarly delves into high schoolers dealing with puberty and budding superpowers. Entwistle will be directing these projects across both formats."Jonathan has an incredible creative vision for this iconic and hugely successful franchise, and is hands down the right architect to join us as we reimagine the television and film worlds of this property," eOne Film President Nick Meyer and eOne Global Television President Michael Lombardo said in the joint statement. "Across our slate, we are looking forward to working with the most talented storytellers as we take on Hasbro's rich fan-favorite brands and build entertainment universes around them."Production company eOne was purchased by Hasbro in 2019 and has, as this announcement makes clear, been making a greater effort to further develop their properties. There's a ton of nostalgia for the Power Rangers, whose first entry as Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, debuted in 1993 as something of a cult classic. (It's unclear whether these projects will connect with the 2017 Power Rangers movie.)Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Netflix has announced that The Office's Rainn Wilson will be executive producing and narrating a quirky new competition series titled We Are the Champions. The show, which is slated to debut on November 17, will feature "unusual competitions around the world… including cheese rolling, chili eating, fantasy hair styling, yo-yo, dog dancing, and frog jumping," according to Variety. In other words, the show sounds like an attempt to try to wind 2020 down with a light-hearted salve to what will no doubt be an exhausting final few weeks of the year."We Are the Champions' celebrates weirdness, finds beauty in idiosyncrasies, and demonstrates what it really takes to rise to the top: heart," Wilson said. "As a self-proclaimed expert on the unconventional, I'm excited to introduce viewers to these small-world competitors with big-world dreams because, in this time, we could all use a hero--be it a dancing dog or the world yo-yo champion."Chris Uetwiller, CEO of the show's production company, Dirty Robber, added, "In a TV landscape that can be rather formulaic at times, We Are the Champions represents something refreshing and different." He also emphasized that the show is about storytelling that will surprisingly move people, asking, "Who knew people would ever be moved by cheese rolling?"Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Developer NetherRealm Studios has previously confirmed that Mortal Kombat 11 will be getting a free next-gen upgrade when the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S drop in November. Now, the studio has divulged how players can upgrade their fighting game at no extra cost.The news comes during a recent Kombat Kast, during which members of the development team broke down MK11's newest fighter Rain. Toward the end of the broadcast, NetherRealm discussed the ways players can upgrade Mortal Kombat 11 to the next-gen version.One way is by already owning or purchasing Mortal Kombat 11 on either PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. Doing so grants you access to the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S version. Another way for those who already own the base MK11 game is to preorder Kombat Pack 2, an add-on that includes Mileena, Rain, and Rambo, as well as skins for Noob Saibot, Liu Kang, and Skarlet.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It's the question on the minds of so many theme park fans: When will Disneyland reopen? While there is still no set date, the state of California has revealed the guidelines that must be met in order for the parks to open. This comes after Disney announced it was laying off 28,000 workers, partially blaming the state for not allowing them to reopen. Don't get too excited, though, as it may still be some time before the gates open--a possibility Disney is unhappy about.As announced by California's Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, via The Hollywood Reporter, theme parks will be able to open at 25% capacity when the counties they exist in reach Tier 4 (yellow) status in the state's four-tiered system. The guidelines to achieve Tier 4 status are less than one new daily case per 100,000 people and less than 2% positive tests.Currently, Orange County--home to Disneyland--is in Tier 2 (red), which means there are 4-7 daily cases per 100,000 people and a 5-8% positive test rate. Universal Studios Hollywood is in Los Angeles County, which is currently Tier 1 (purple) with more than 7 daily cases per 100,000 people and a positive test rate of over 8%.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Even though Fortnite is no longer the flashy new gaming trend, it remains one of the most popular games in the world. To call Fortnite a phenomenon would be something of an understatement; it has become a gaming staple much like Super Mario was when Nintendo's plumber dominated the conversation in the late '80s and early '90s. For that reason, if you have kids on your shopping list this holiday season, it's a pretty safe bet that at least one of them is a Fortnite fanatic.Fortnite: Battle Royale is a free-to-play game, so all you need to start playing is a console, PC, or smartphone--though recent legal battles between Apple/Google and Epic Games have threatened Fortnite's playability on mobile devices. But even though the battle royale game is ostensibly free, there are plenty of Fortnite gifts that are sure to make fans happy this holiday season. From safe bets like in-game currency to action figures and Funko Pops to gaming chairs and board games, our Fortnite gift guide covers a lot of ground to help you pick out the best gift possible. Fortnite V-Bucks $25-$40 The easiest and best Fortnite gift you can buy is in-game currency. Fortnite V-Bucks can be spent on Battle Passes and cosmetics. Anyone who is a dedicated Fortnite player has probably spent some cash on the free-to-play game. V-Bucks are compatible with every platform, so you can't go wrong here. See at Amazon Fortnite: The Last Laugh $30 As Fortnite is free-to-play, it may seem odd that there are retail editions of the game, but they serve a purpose for dedicated fans. Fortnite: The Last Laugh is the latest bundle, and it releases November 17 for all major consoles. Though you get a standard game box, it doesn't come with a disc. Instead, it includes a code that unlocks 1,000 V-Bucks and a bundle of in-game Joker-themed cosmetics, including an outfit back bling, multiple harvesting tools, and much more. Fortnite fans who love Batman will certainly appreciate this bundle. See at Amazon Fortnite Raven-X Gaming Chair $186 (was $300) With people spending more time at home, there's never been a better time to invest in a quality gaming chair. For Fortnite fans, Respawn has created an ergonomically designed gaming chair with a slick purple and gray color scheme and Fortnite logo imprinted on the headrest. It has an adjustable lumbar pillow, can recline up to 130 degrees, and fully swivels. This is an ideal gift for those who spend a lot of time at their desk either gaming or working. See at Amazon Fortnite High Stakes-R Rocker Gaming Chair $210 (was $250) This Fortnite chair is a bit different than your average gaming chair. As a rocker, it's designed for the living room rather than your desk. With that in mind, it's more spacious, with a wider frame and plushier feel. It reclines to roughly 120 degrees, so it's great for both gaming and lounging. See at Amazon Fortnite Nerf Guns $25-$50 Nerf has released a number of dart guns based on weapons in Fortnite, including the Sp-R, which comes with a trio of Loot Llama targets to aim at. There's also the AR-Durrr, a dart gun with Durrr Burger iconography that rapidly shoots 10 darts thanks to its motorized design. See AR-Durrr at Amazon See RI Blaster at Amazon See Sp-R at Amazon Skull Trooper Funko Pop $12 Exclusive to GameStop, the purple variant Skull Trooper Funko Pop looks both menacing and cool. The Skull Trooper skin was first featured in Fortnite's debut season, so it's been a staple ever since. See at GameStop Loot Llama Funko Pop $12.56 Nothing says Fortnite more than the Loot Llama, which makes this Pop figure the most iconic in Fortnite's growing lineup of vinyl figures. Instantly recognizable and well-designed, the Loot Llama Funko Pop is a safe gift idea for any fans of Fortnite. It would also make for a great stocking stuffer. See at Amazon Fortnite Victory Series Figures $10 At 12 inches tall, Fortnite Victory Series figures are more like conventional action figures. They are articulated, so you can pose them in different positions. If you order from Best Buy, you'll get a random Victory Series figure for only $10. See at Best Buy See 2-pack at Amazon Fortnite ATK Vehicle with Figure $40 This Fortnite ATK vehicle has sound effects and built-in LED lights. The rubberized wheels help it roll across any surface, and it also comes with a Drift figure and multiple accessories. See at Best Buy Fortnite 1x1 Builder Set $25 This officially licensed Fortnite toy set brings the game's most inventive mechanic--building structures--into the real world. It comes with 31 faux wood/brick/metal pieces that can be used to create a small structure. It also includes a 4-inch Black Knight action figure with full articulation. Four accessories are included as well: the Pick Squeak, Axecalibur, and two guns. See at Amazon Fortnite Mega Fort Set $19 Similar to the Builder Set, this Mega Fort Set lets kids build makeshift structures and battle it out with the included Blue Squire and Tricera Ops action figures. The set comes with 28 pieces to build your fort. You can either create it from the ground floor yourself or follow the directions to construct one of the three included designs. See at GameStop Fortnite Turbo Builder Set $33.14 The Turbo Builder Set comes with 81 materials (27 of each), which means it has the most versatility out of all of these types of Fortnite toy sets. It comes with Jonesy and Raven 4-inch action figures, each of which is fully articulated. Inside the box, you'll also find a pair of harvesting tools and four guns. See at Amazon Battle Bus Display Set $36 Since every Fortnite match starts with the drop from the Battle Bus, it's understandably become one of the most well-known elements of the game. This Battle Bus display set is 13 inches tall and opens up to store figures. It comes with a pair of 2-inch figures: Burnout and Funk Ops. See at Best Buy Fortnite Loot Battle Box $10 These Loot Battle Boxes would be an ideal stocking stuffer for Fortnite fans. The randomized containers come with tiny toy weapons, building materials, and back blings that can be used with Fortnite action figures. See at Best Buy Fortnite Monopoly $19 Every popular franchise needs its own version of Monopoly, so of course, this is Fortnite's very own edition of the classic board game. It's a great gift if you're looking to play something with the whole family. See at GameStop Fortnite Jenga $11.55 (was $15) Jenga: Fortnite Edition is very similar to the recently released Super Mario Jenga featured in our Nintendo Switch gift guide. The blocks have the look of Fortnite's three building materials. Each turn, players use a spinner to determine how many blocks they must remove/add, and how many levels their player token gets to climb--first player to the top wins. See at Walmart Fortnite Backpack $24-$38 Depending on where you live, school backpacks may not be getting a ton of use right about now. But at some point things will get back to normal, and your kids will inevitably ask you for a cool new backpack. Thankfully, these Fortnite backpacks are fairly cheap and good quality. There are four different color schemes to choose from, each with different emotes, logos, and graphics. See at Amazon Loot Llama Plush $10 (was $16) If you're looking to buy a Fortnite plush toy, the Loot Llama plush is softer than a Funko Pop and a perfect way to cuddle up with the Fortnite llama during the holidays. See at Walmart Fortnite tri-fold wallet $15-$17 For the youngster in your life who needs a wallet to store allowance money, these Fortnite tri-fold wallets are sure to be a hit. There are four different designs to choose from, including two that feature the iconic Loot Llama. See at Amazon Fortnite x Marvel Apparel $23-$48 Fortnite and Marvel recently collaborated to create a lineup of T-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, and hoodies that feature Marvel heroes in Fortnite stylings. The line includes Wolverine, Iron Man, Thor, Silver Surfer, Groot, and Doom. See at Amazon Fortnite Comforter and Sham Set $30 For the young Fortnite fan in your life who perhaps hates bedtime, this comforter and pillow sham set might help change that. The twin-sized comforter is reversible and features Fortnite dance poses, the Loot Llama, and more. The matching pillow sham is blue and simply features the game's title. See at Walmart Fortnite Llamacorn Throw Blanket $15 This soft throw blanket will have Fortnite fans counting Llamacorns (llama + unicorn) when drifting off to sleep. It features the Loot Llama as a unicorn skipping across a cloud with a rainbow in the background. The blanket is 46 x 60 inches and made of 100% polyester. See at Walmart Fortnite: Battle Royale Survival Guide $11.69 (was $13) Filled with tutorials and helpful tips, the Battle Royale Survival Guide is Epic's official handbook to everything Fortnite.The Battle Royale Survival Guide is ideal for those who have recently started playing Fortnite and are looking to get some Victory Royales. See at Amazon Fortnite: The Chronicle $6.49 (was $13) Though Fortnite is a multiplayer game without an overarching narrative to speak of, it's still told a story in its three-plus years of existence. Fortnite: The Chronicle takes players through all of the changes to the map and the big events that beefed up the lore of the game up through Season 9. It'd be a neat gift for those interested in how Fortnite has evolved over the years. See at Amazon Fortnite: How to Draw 2 $7.18 (was $9) For the artistic Fortnite fan on your list, this guide book has detailed visual instructions that teach players how to draw more than 30 characters, gliders, weapons, and more. See at Amazon Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Netflix has released its earnings report for the latest quarter, and despite the pandemic still keep people at home, user growth slowed down compared to previous financial periods. To help improve matters, Netflix has also confirmed a new promotion where anyone can watch Netflix's content for free, but it appears this promotion may only be available in India.Netflix added 2.2 million paid subscribers during the quarter, which is down sharply from 10.09 million subscribers added in the previous quarter and below Q3 2019, when Netflix got 6.8 million people to sign up for the streaming service. Netflix said it expected this downturn, and it pointed out that, for the first nine months of 2020, the company added 28.1 million paid memberships. For comparison, that number is greater than the total number of new subscribers for all of 2019 (27.8 million)."In these challenging times, we're dedicated to serving our members," Netflix said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

If you subscribe to Amazon Prime Video, you should be pretty excited because the streaming service has plenty of great movies and original content coming in the month of November. Check out Amazon's release list for the month below.On November 1, Amazon will be releasing the bulk of its new content, and there is a lot work watching. The Danny Boyle horror movie 28 Days Later arrives that day. It's the movie that breathed fresh air into the zombie genre--even though 28 Days Later is about people infested with a rage-inducing virus and not so much a virus that makes people the living dead.Also arriving that day are all three Expendables movies. Debuting in 2010, the film franchise is known for casting a bunch of new and old action stars and putting them in a high-octane adventure. Another action franchise lands that day as all three Underworld movies arrive. So if you love vampires fighting werewolves, you're in luck!Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Following the wave of Twitch's July DMCA takedown notifications, many streamers on the platform have received another round of emails warning them of copyright infringement on their channel. Instead of issuing account strikes, Twitch automatically deleted the content flagged. The platform went on to state that this is a one-time warning and advises users learn copyright laws.the Twitch DMCA bloodbath has begun, as hundreds of partnered streamers have received emails from Twitch as DMCA takedown notifications pic.twitter.com/zoIoI7Q7Xp — Rod Breslau (@Slasher) October 20, 2020In other words, recipients of the email did not receive any long-term penalty--a strike--on their channel. Twitch also did not let users file counterclaims, which apparently is a policy that Twitch will keep going forward. In a tweet, the platform stated that it will continue to automatically delete any clips that contain copyrighted music without attaching strikes to accounts.This content was identified and deleted for you, in accordance with its obligations under the DMCA. Going forward, Clips that are identified as having copyrighted music will be deleted without penalty to help ensure you do not receive DMCA notifications from rights holders. — Twitch Support (@TwitchSupport) October 20, 2020The situation is a little confusing, since if this email is a "one-time warning," what will Twitch be doing differently moving forward? If Twitch keeps its current policy of automatically deleting clips/VODs with copyrighted music, it appears that you probably won't get your channel closed if you have copyrighted music in past clips and VODs. (Though to be on the safe side, Twitch advises you to delete any clips you think might contain copyrighted material.) Your livestreams, however, could still be flagged with DMCA takedown notifications.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

As part of Netflix's latest earnings report, the company announced new streaming numbers for some of its most popular TV shows and movies. These numbers should be taken with a grain of salt, as Netflix's numbers are not exact or perfect, but they provide a general overview of what's most popular on the platform.Netflix's biggest new release during the period was the Charlize Theron movie The Old Guard, which was viewed by 78 million homes during its first four weeks. Coming in behind that was Enola Holmes (76 million), the Jamie Foxx movie Project Power (75 million), and The Kissing Booth 2 (66 million),The Umbrella Academy's second season was viewed by 43 million households in its first 28 days, while the latest season of Lucifer was watched by 38 million homes during the same time period.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

At the end of the day, Lovecraft Country will be remembered for the moments where it blended real life with fiction, and how it shone a spotlight on the more shameful, forgotten corners of our history. Thanks to this show, there's more people who know about sundown towns, the Tulsa Massacre, Emmett Till and the exploitation of Black bodies for scientific research, than before.The horror in this show has never been about the monsters, or the ghosts and ghouls, or the uncovering of dark rituals. The horror is in the lived, cross-generational trauma of being Black in America. Despite its inconsistency and occasional impenetrability, the series will live on, due to what it represents and how it addressed discomforts and traumas that are seldom addressed, especially by a Black writer and showrunner like Misha Green.Here's a breakdown of the ending for Lovecraft Country, for those of you who may have missed some episodes and are confused by what they just saw. You can also read our numerous reference guides to each episode, if you're just getting started.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The legendary Khazak journalist Borat Sagiyev returns from his 14-year hiatus in just a few days for his sequel, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime for Make Benefit Once Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. Before the film hits, though, we have a clip to let us know that Borat is going to deliver exactly what we're hoping for. Borat (Sacha Baron Cohen) is once again touring America to poke fun at all of the country's political weirdness. This time, though, he has his daughter in tow. The identity of the actress playing his daughter is currently a carefully-guarded secret, though the internet thinks it might be Maria Bakalova. The two stop by a bakery in the Carolinas for cupcakes, and pick out one decorated with a baby. Borat's daughter accidentally swallows the toy, and the two head to a women's clinic for some help.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

One of the issues some people have with golf is that it's too serious and stuffy. Well, that is certainly not the case with the latest DLC pack for PGA Tour 2K21.Several new customization items are available in the game right now, including a Halloween-themed pumpkin hat that looks completely absurd. There are other wacky items, too, including oversized hats and putters made to look like a banana, taco, and hot dog. Check out the video below to see more of what's included in the new update for PGA Tour 2K21.These items can be used to deck out your custom player in the MyPlayer mode. You purchase them with virtual currency (VC), which is unlocked through gameplay or by spending real money.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

In the world of Fallout, October 23 marks the day that the bombs first fell. While that might seem like an odd anniversary to celebrate, Fallout 76 is doing just that with a free-to-play week, which is active from now until October 26.You can currently play the full game--including the Wastelanders and Nuclear Winter expansions--for free on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Any players who enjoy their time in the wastelands and decide to keep going after this week will find that their progress carries over, and the game is discounted by 60% until October 27. The exact price will vary depending on your region.What's the crossover between Fallout and Dr. Strangelove fans?There are some other discounts running in-game during this event, so all players can pick up Atom Packs at a discount:Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com