Activision has rolled out a new campaign for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and the battle royale game Warzone where you can get free stuff for simply watching Twitch streams.Now through August 19, everyone who watches a streamer participating in the event can get bonuses like double weapon XP, special stickers, and calling cards. The most prized item seems to be the "Blast Check" weapon charm, which requires you to watch four hours' worth of Modern Warfare/Warzone to unlock. Check out the graphic below to learn more.How To Access The Free ItemsTo be eligible to unlock the content, you must have a Call of Duty account--get one here. Next, you need to link your account to your Twitch account, which you can do here.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Marvel's Avengers is releasing on September 4, and if you're planning on buying and playing it on PC you'll want to know whether your computer is up to the task. Thankfully, developer Crystal Dynamics has released the minimum and recommended specs for the game, as well as the exclusive features coming to the PC version.No matter what, you'll need at least 8GB of RAM and a fair chunk of HDD space. Check out the minimum and recommended specs below.Minimum SpecsOS: Windows 10 64-bitCPU: i3-4160 or AMD equivalent8GB RAMNVIDIA GTX 950 / AMD 270 (min 2GB video ram)DirectX 1275GB HDD spaceRecommended SpecsWindows 10 64-bitCPU: Intel Core i7 4770K, 3.4 Ghz or AMD Ryzen 51600, 3.2 Ghz16GB RAMNVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 480, 8GB.DirectX 12110GB SSD spaceThe PC version will also give you the option of downloading a 30GB high-resolution texture pack, if you don't mind sacrificing some HDD space for enhanced visuals. You'll likely want a 4K monitor to get the most out of this. Ultra-wide resolutions are also supported for the PC version, as well as multi-monitor set-ups. The PC version also sports an unlocked framerate, and full customization options across keyboards and controllers. You'll be able to check out some of these features yourself in the upcoming closed beta across August 14-16 if you've preordered; there's also an open beta on Steam across the August 21-23 weekend. If you jump in, look out for the hidden mission that stands as the beta's highlight.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Filming on the Avatar sequels is due to resume again in New Zealand, and now new set photos have emerged that provide a behind-the-scenes look at the large-scale production.One of the images showcases "the lab," which looks to be the place where the human characters are transformed into their Na'vi counterparts. A second, smaller structure can be seen in the background of the image, and this appears to be another set.And a wide shot of the lab: pic.twitter.com/asec9R2jfj — Avatar (@officialavatar) August 12, 2020Another images shows director James Cameron on the lab set, with production materials plastered on poster boards surrounding him.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Second Extinction, the dinosaur-hunting FPS from Just Cause developer Avalanche's new Systemic Reaction studio, will come to Steam Early Access very soon. The studio has confirmed the game will launch there in September 2020.Second Extinction's early access version will include a "really robust rock-and-roll shooter to play with," the developer said in an FAQ. The purpose of launching in an unfinished state is to "dial in our core gameplay and mechanics to the perfect frequency at launch," the team said.The early access will include the newly announced War Effort "metagame." The overall dino threat level in the game will depend on how players perform by killing dinosaurs, completing missions, and partaking in extra activities. "This constant wave of conflict will affect the kind of enemies, activities, rewards, and more you’ll encounter in any given region," Systemic Reaction said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Even though neither company officially announced the promotion, Microsoft and Monster Energy recently teamed up to create Halo Infinite-branded energy drinks that offer double XP for the game. The fine print on the cans that appeared in the wild with no fanfare mentioned that the XP offer extends to December 31, 2020.But with Halo Infinite now delayed to 2021, people who bought the cans are wondering if they will still receive the bonus when the game finally arrives next year. The good answer is that, yes, the double XP will still be available, though the details are still being sorted out.Halo's community director, Brian Jarrard, said on Twitter, "Details are being ironed out but there will be an updated process / it'll be accounted for. More info soon."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Playdate console was announced last year, and it looked very interesting--a small handheld with inbuilt games, a black-and-white screen, and a hand crank that some developers will use as a control mechanism. Over a year later, we've only gotten minor updates, but today the Playdate Twitter account has dropped previews of some of the games external developers are working on, with a promise of more news to come.About 250 people around the world have their hands on development kits, the Twitter account says, and it wants to show off some of their work. It's worth noting, though, that not all of these games will necessarily ship with the Playdate--they could end up as experiments that don't release, or might just not make it into the system's first season of content.The first game is Down the Oubliette by Rebecca König, whose previous work includes the world's smallest version of Tetris.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The 90s classic Zombies Ate My Neighbors is getting a spiritual successor. The newly-announced Demons Ate My Neighbors is a rougelike twin-stick shooter, and its coming to PC and Switch in late 2021 from developer Tuned-Out Games and HumaNature Studios (Toejam and Earl: Back in the Groove).The game, which will be set in 1991, is not an official sequel to the original game it takes inspiration from. It's about April and Joey, two heroes who need to save their suburb of Fairweather Valley from the demons unleashed by a cursed VHS tape. The game will feature local co-op, and you'll need to squirt the bad guys with a water gun to keep them at bay. You can check it out in the trailer below.The game will feature procedurally-generated levels, but each character will be able to use their "RadWatch" radar to seek out the survivors they need to rescue in each level, as well as the demons that need to be killed.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

3D Realms is best-known for Duke Nukem's successful run of games in the '90s, including Duke Nukem 3D, one of the landmark games in the FPS genre. In recent years, however, it's rebranded to focus almost exclusively on retro-style FPS games, such as Dusk, Amid Evil, and Ion Fury (previously Ion Maiden).Now, 3D Realms has announced an online event that will highlight upcoming games in that space, such as Wrath: Aeon of Ruin, New Blood Interactive's Gloomwood, and Nightdive Studios' System Shock remaster. Other studios will share new game announcements as part of the event, including several that aren't listed here. Realms Deep will run from 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET to 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET on September 5 and 6, and a sale on 3D Realms games on Steam will accompany it from September 3 to 7.According to a press release, both 3D Realms and 1C Entertainment will reveal new games at the event, including a dark-fantasy FPS that is likely in the vein of Heretic, Hexen, and the recent Amid Evil. The event will include several special guests, including John Romero (Doom, Quake), American McGee (American McGee's Alice), and Jon St. John (the voice of Duke Nukem). It will also serve as a charity drive, with all proceeds from exclusive event merchandise going to Child's Play.Info from Gamespot.com

Martin Scorsese's The Irishman might have been one of the most expensive movies ever produced by Netflix, but the legendary director is setting up a long-term relationship with its streaming rival Apple. Not only is Apple producing Scorsese's next movie, Killers of the Flower Moon, it's now been reported that he has signed a new deal with the tech giant.According to Variety, Martin Scorsese and his production company Sikelia Productions have signed a first-look film and TV deal with Apple. This doesn't mean that everything Scorsese brings to Apple will get made, but it looks likely that we will see a number of future projects from the filmmaker released onto Apple TV+.Killers of the Flower Moon is a historical crime drama starring Scorsese regulars Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. It was originally due to start production in March, but was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The film will now start shooting in February 2021. The project reportedly carries a hefty $215 million price tag--Apple will finance the film, while Paramount will distribute it.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

New Releases highlights some of the top games releasing each week, and this episode has two games you can grab for free. Hyper Scape, Ubisoft's take on the battle royale trend, is totally free to play, while A Total War Saga: Troy will be free at launch. This week you can also jump into Metamorphosis, EA Sports UFC 4, and Risk of Rain 2 as it leaves early access.Hyper Scape -- August 11Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PCUbisoft is mixing up the battle royale formula with Hyper Scape, most notably when it comes to looting. When you pick up the same weapon multiple times, you'll upgrade it with things like an improved fire rate and extended magazine. You'll also loot special powers, called Hacks. You don't have to defeat every other play to win either: hold onto the special crown at the end of the match long enough, and you'll win.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Developer Hopoo Games has officially released Risk of Rain 2 out of Steam Early Access, and has also added a new playable character as voted for by over 60,000 community members, a new boss to challenge, and much more. "Since March of 2019, the game doubled in size with new survivors, levels, and items; but more importantly, the passionate community guided us in implementing and finessing gameplay elements and systems that leave this final product feeling holistically improved upon, said Paul Morse and Duncan Drummond, co-founders of Hopoo Games, in a press statement."Risk of Rain 2 sold over a million copies within its first month in Steam Early Access, and can be purchased for the discounted price of $15.99 until August 18 or $12.94 on Gamebillet. From August 19, Risk of Rain 2 will revert to its $24.99 price.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A drastic, dramatic re-interpretation of the popular '90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is currently in the works and being shopped to streaming networks, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Tentatively titled BEL-AIR, the new series recasts the familiar, previous story about a West Philadelphia teenager sent to live with his wealthy family in the upscale neighborhood of Bel Air, Los Angeles, after a confrontation with some gang members -- only this time around, that same story will be approached as a drama, rather than a comedy, and to reflect today's contemporary climate and setting.The concept originated from a four-minute viral clip that was originally posted in March 2019 by Kansas City filmmaker Morgan Cooper. The clip, which you can watch below, quickly picked up steam and turned out to be a breakthrough video for Cooper, who is now collaborating with Will Smith on the series. (You can watch a longer, nine-minute video from Smith offering his feelings and reactions to the clip here.)Original series producers Smith, Quincy Jones, Benny Medina, as well as creators Andy and Susan Borowitz are reportedly set to return as executive producers. Chris Collins (The Wire, Crash) will serve as showrunner, executive producer, and is set to co-write the script with Cooper.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Loot boxes are in almost every major game these days, but they remain one of the most controversial topics in the space. New research from CQUniversity in Australia suggests that there's a correlation between players who purchase loot boxes and those who experience more serious gambling problems.The study, which analyzed the behavior of nearly 2000 people, revealed that 69.4% of the research group had opened a loot box in a game in the last year. However, only 32.9% said that they had purchased a loot box in that same time period, meaning that a large percentage of players merely open the ones the game gives them through regular play. The study found that this latter group-- those respondents who had purchased one or more loot boxes--were more likely to engage in other forms of gambling, gamble more frequently, and suffer from a gambling compulsion.“For both young adults and adolescents, there was a strong association between current loot box use and gambling risk," a portion of the study reads. "Consequently, although median expenditure on loot boxes is modest, there is evidence that these products are associated with harmful gambling involvement.”Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Smite's newest hero, The God of the Moon Tsukuyomi, arrives today in the game's 7.8 update. This Assassin class character was revealed this past July in a brief cinematic trailer, and is both the MOBA's 111th playable character and the seventh god hailing from the Japanese pantheon. While Tsukuyomi's IRL lore is a bit scant, the Smite devs have focused their energy on keeping his personality in line with how he was depicted in mythology. Tsukuyomi is a proponent of proper etiquette, obeying authority, and maintaining order, and he takes slights very seriously. He is imperious, and his dispensing of swift and extreme punishment for perceived disrespect is a core part of his character. Him killing food goddess Uke Mochi over a perceived slight even contributed to his falling out with his sun goddess sister, Amaterasu.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Dirt 5, the latest off- and on-road racing game from Codemasters, has been ever so slightly delayed by a week. It will now launch on October 16 for Xbox One, PS4, and PC.Codemasters provided no reason for the small delay, but did remind players that they can still play it three days early with the purchase of the game's Amplified edition. You'll be able to play as early as October 13 and score some in-game items, if you're fine with the additional $20 on the price tag.Dirt 5 is also coming to Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, and will be offered as a free upgrade for existing owners on both consoles. On Xbox Series X, it will utilize Smart Delivery to serve you the best version of the game for the hardware you're on, while Codemasters has committed to updating the game to use the additional processing power. This includes supporting up to 120 FPS on both consoles.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com