The eight generation of home consoles was a strange time for video games. There were a lot of big ideas at play at Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo, as each tried to capitalize on a number of developing and receding trends. All three platform holders were trying to set themselves apart, keep up with one another, and determine what might be the next piece of technology that took off among gamers the way motion control had for the Wii. It was a time that led to a lot of gimmicks and ideas that slowly fizzled over the life of the consoles--and others that appeared midway to become pretty successful.Ahead of the PlayStation 5 and the next generation of game consoles, we're looking back at some of the best and worst tech ideas of the Playstation 4--from the capabilities of the DualShock 4 controller, to the advent of PlayStation VR. Over the years, there have been some things that worked, plenty that didn't, and many that were either abandoned or iterated upon.Sharing And Streaming Become Quick And EasyIf there's one idea that made sense from the start with the PS4, it's the console's simple, easy-to-use sharing controls. Using the DualShock 4 controller's dedicated Share button, you can snap screenshots while playing, make a recording of whatever just happened in-game, start or stop a recording, and stream to services such as Twitch pretty much instantly. Sony recognized how big a deal streaming games had become in the PS3 era, and included robust, extremely useful content-sharing capabilities for the PS4 in response.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Wrestling feels cyclical sometimes, whether it's one wrestler pays homage to another's throwback gear or somebody makes a nod in a promo to a famous promo, but then there are blatant references of other wrestlers that might not be such a great idea.Earlier this week, the popular wrestling Twitter account Tiger Driver, revealed that it looks like there's a part of the Royal Rumble tutorial in the recently-released WWE 2K Battlegrounds which uses former controversial Impact World Champion Tessa Blanchard as a reference model. Check out the similarities in the Tweet below.Look what the @newLEGACYinc boys found in the new WWE Battlegrounds game. 😬😬😬 pic.twitter.com/DkwWAbER6l — 🐯TIGER DRIVER🐯 (@TigerDriver9X) September 17, 2020As someone in the comments even pointed out, it matches all the way down to her finger placement. Tessa has never been part of WWE, but her father is a WWE Hall of Famer and current AEW manager of Shawn Spears.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A new Max Raid event has begun in Pokemon Sword and Shield. To commemorate the seasonal equinox, Pokemon that evolve via Sun or Moon Stones are appearing more frequently in Max Raid dens across the Wild Area and Isle of Armor, and you'll have a chance to encounter Shiny Clefable in the Raids. You'll need to act fast, however, as the event only runs through this weekend.Until September 20, 4:59 PM PT / 7:59 PM ET, the following Pokemon will be featured in Max Raid battles across both Sword and Shield:ClefableWigglytuffMusharnaBellossomWhimsicottLilligantAs previously mentioned, you'll also have a chance to encounter a Shiny Clefable in five-star Raids. In order for the event Pokemon to begin appearing in your game, you'll first need to refresh your Raid dens. You can do this either by connecting the Y-Comm online or going into Mystery Gift from the menu screen and selecting Get the Wild Area News.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

During today's third episode of Night City Wire, developer CD Projekt Red revealed the full PC system requirements for Cyberpunk 2077 ahead of its November 19 release date.Despite the high-fidelity many Cyberpunk 2077 videos display, the system requirements aren't as demanding as you might expect. For example, the minimum specifications only require an Intel Core i5-3570K or AMD FX-8310 processor, both of which were introduced in 2012 and 2014, respectively. The recommended requirements get a little more demanding, necessitating an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon R9 Fury graphics card. But both of these, similar to the processors, are a couple of years old.CD Projekt Red also didn't specify the target resolution for either the minimum or recommended system requirements during the livestream. It's unclear if the specifications will reach 60 FPS and 4K or something else entirely. Check below to see if your rig can handle Cyberpunk 2077.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Microsoft and Sony have outlined their plans for the next generation, and both of them include a pair of console SKUs releasing simultaneously. But the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 approaches are pretty different, and PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan says the Series S approach is "problematic."The difference is in how the two consoles are approaching the tech specs. PlayStation 5 is releasing two boxes, but the two are internally almost identical--the only real difference is that one has a disc drive, and the other is all-digital. By contrast, Xbox Series S has a slightly different hardware configuration than Series X, and that's core to Ryan's reservations about the approach."One thing that can be said is that if you look at the history of the game business, creating a special low priced, reduced spec console is something that has not had great results in the past," Ryan told Japanese site AV Watch (as translated by VGC). "We've considered that option and seen other executives who have attempted this discover how problematic it is."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

TikTok and WeChat will be banned from US app stores starting Sunday, September 20, per order of the Trump administration.Regarding further restrictions, TikTok and WeChat's situations differ slightly. According to the US Department of Commerce's press release, WeChat looks to not only be kicked off of US app stores, but also immediately disabled in the US starting September 20. TikTok has an extension until November 12 to address security concerns before the same prohibitions applied to WeChat will also affect it.For both, starting September 20, any service that transfers funds or processes payments within the U.S. will be prohibited. But for WeChat, the restriction will ban internet hosting services, content delivery network services, and internet transit or peering services. Additionally, the app's code, functions, or services cannot be used in other software or services in the US.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It's a great time to be a fan of platformers, thanks to Super Mario 3D All-Stars and Spelunky 2 both launching this week. It's also a really action-packed week, with Crysis Remastered and WWE 2K Battlegrounds on the horizon, too. If you prefer to play something at a slower pace, you can also check out narrative adventure game Welcome to Elk. Here are some of the hottest games launching this week.Spelunky 2 -- September 15Available on: PS4The long-anticipated roguelike sequel has arrived. Spelunky 2 has you take control of new characters exploring randomly generated levels on the moon, which is full of new enemies to beat, traps to dodge, and treasures to collect. There's a base camp where the explorers can hang out between runs, too. This week's launch is for PS4 players only: PC gamers will have to wait until the 29th for the Steam version.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

GameStop is hosting a weekend sale dubbed Cyber Weekend in September that includes deals on a wide variety of games and collectibles. Leading the way is a buy two, get one free promotion on pre-owned PS4 and Xbox One games. You can also find deals on select new games, Amiibos, and Nintendo Switch accessories. The sale only runs through Sunday, September 20, so you'll have to make your selections quickly. See all deals at GameStop The buy two, get one free promotion applies to every pre-owned PS4 and Xbox One game--more than 1,700 games in all. Some of the highlights we found that are in stock include Ghost of Tsushima ($55), The Last of Us Part II ($55), Madden NFL 21 ($55), and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice ($30).Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Destiny 2 continues to chug along with its extended season ahead of the release of Beyond Light, which means you have lots of opportunities to snag Exotics and other rewards before a lot of Destiny 2 content is vaulted with the new expansion. As always, that makes visiting Xur and buying new Exotics a good idea for bolstering your collection. Head to Io, to the Giant Scar area to find Xur this week. For his weapon, Xur is offering Riskrunner. Hunters can pick up the Young Ahamkara's Spine gauntlets; for Titans, there's the Wormgod Caress gauntlets; and for Warlocks, Xur has the Apotheosis Veil helmet.Xur LocationLook for a cave set into the cliff wall in Giant's Scar to find Xur hiding inside.Spawn in at the Giant's Scar transmat zone and hop on your sparrow to head north. You want to head up toward the northwest corner of the area, to the cliff wall at its edge. There, look for a cave entrance behind some Taken. Inside, head to the right to find Xur standing in the shadows.Xur Exotic ItemsXur's weapon this week, Riskrunner, is a submachine gun you'll want in your collection. It's great for PvE situations when you're dealing with a lot of enemies that fire Arc weapons at you, like the Fallen--taking Arc damage overcharges the gun, making it an absolute bullet hose. But if you're not a fan of his other options, Xur also sells an Exotic engram that will decrypt into an Exotic you don't already own. He also has the Five of Swords challenge card, which lets you enable modifiers for Nightfall Strikes.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Super Mario 3D All-Stars is out now on Switch, and there's a day one update waiting for players who pick it up. The collection's 1.0.1 patch is now live, but it's fairly minor, primarily making a small handful of fixes and improvements.According to the patch notes from Nintendo's support website, 3D All-Stars' 1.0.1 update improves the screen display for Super Mario Galaxy's two-player Co-Star Mode. Beyond that, the patch also makes several unspecified fixes "to improve the overall gameplay experience." You can read the full patch notes below.Mario 3D All-Stars is a Switch compilation featuring the plumber's first three 3D platformers: Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy. Each game displays at higher resolution and has some modified controls to suit the Switch hardware. You can read more in our Mario 3D All-Stars review.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Xbox Series X and Series S are coming on November 10. If you just can't wait to have a next-gen-like object in your home, Microsoft has released a DIY solution: scale-model papercraft.You can find the pair of Xbox cutout models through the official Xbox site. Both offer a full-size and 1/3 scale model that you can print yourself, cut out, and put together. The models are all single-page with spots to fold and glue, so they won't fit on a single standard sheet of office paper. If you have access to a larger printer, or can print across a few pages and stick them together, you'll have a full-sized Xbox Series X or Series S made out of paper.There are a few ways you can use your paper Xbox. You can put it on your vision board! You can fool your very gullible friends! Or you can just slide it into your entertainment center as a placeholder and to make sure it will comfortably fit.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Developer Bloober Team has confirmed its horror thriller Observer: System Redux is a PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/Series X launch title.The studio clarified that Observer: System Redux drops on November 10 for PC and the next-gen Xbox consoles. A couple of days later, on November 12, the game releases on PS5. While some titles, like NBA 2K21, will cost $70 on next-gen hardware, Observer: System Redux retails for $30 USD on all three platforms this November.Observer: System Redux is an enhanced version of the 2017 game, packaging all the original content and three new missions. The port also supports 4K resolution, features updated models and textures, new animations, and ray-tracing, and HDR lighting, among other visual improvements. These enhancements and more were outlined in a next-gen graphics comparison video Bloober Team released in August 2020, which you can check out above.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

On this episode of GameSpot After Dark, Jake, Kallie, and Tamoor are joined by podcaster, streamer, and gaming content creator extraordinaire MC Fixer. The crew talk about what they've been playing, which includes Spelunky 2, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Marvel's Avengers, Call of Duty: Warzone, and World's End Club.However, the main topic of conversation is, naturally, the PS5 showcase, which finally gave us a release date and prices for Sony's upcoming consoles. More noteworthy, however, is the company's inelegant handling of preorders which, despite Sony indicating otherwise, opened very shortly after the showcase and caught most people off guard.What does that mean for people who were interested in buying a PS5 on launch day and, more importantly, what impact has this had on Sony's showing and the sentiment around the console going into the launch? Listen to find out what we think.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Animal Crossing: New Horizons player and Redditor khalee5ii isn't letting the pandemic lockdown stop them from visiting Disneyland. They've recreated the happiest place on earth within their Animal Crossing island.khalee5ii's 'California' Island DA-7346-2805-1699They've got some of the park's major landmarks and rides mapped out. You can find the Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, the Mad Tea Party, Indiana Jones, and other rides complete with their own space to line up just like the real Disneyland. There are also plenty of spots for photos, including one on the Splash Mountain log ride. They shared images from their island on Reddit.khalee5ii's Splash Mountain RideThis is just one example of the many creations Animal Crossing players have come up with. One player built a playable Mario Party board on their island while another is recreating the entire Dunder Mifflin set from The Office. Nintendo's recent August update brought the Dream Suite to New Horizons, making it much easier to share in-game creations online.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A new update for No Man's Sky will arrive next week on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Titled Origins, developer Hello Games said the patch notes will be revealed when the update drops.The studio hasn't specified what's coming to No Man's Sky when the Origins update releases. Hello Games did call the update "the beginning of something new, as No Man's Sky continues to grow and evolve." Hello Games was quick to reiterate that Origins isn't the largest update.Whatever is on the way to No Man's Sky next week, Hello Games assured that the team has worked hard to "deliver in difficult circumstances."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com