Actor Karl Urban has revealed that he had a secret cameo in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Speaking to Digital Spy, Urban confirmed he played a Stormtropper in the sci-fi film and did some voicework, and revealed how his involvement in the movie came to be."I had the good fortune to go and visit JJ Abrams while he was shooting The Rise of Skywalker. While I was there, he put me in a Stormtrooper uniform and we had a really fun day on set. It's been one of my life-long goals to be a Stormtrooper, so I can tick that off now," Urban said.You can see Urban in his Stormtrooper costume in a scene on Kylo Ren's ship. Urban also utters the line "Knights of Ren," as Kylo Ren walks down a hallway past two Stromtroopers--Urban played one of them.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Microsoft has finally showcased Halo Infinite's gameplay, but the reaction has been mixed. Some people criticized the way the game looks, which prompted Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg to point out that the game is a work-in-progress and it will improve in the lead-up to launch. Now, Halo Infinite's narrative experience director Dan Chosich has commented further on the fan reaction to Halo Infinite. He said on Twitter that he understands what it feels like to be let down after getting hyped about something. He wants fans to know that their concerns are "not falling on deaf ears.""I've been in your shoes. I know what it's like to have expectations built + feel let down," Chosich said. "I want you to know your voice matters + is heard. You're not falling on deaf ears. I always want to live up to the legacy that Bungie pioneered. I personally care a lot about honoring that."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes recently hit Kickstarter, and it looks extremely promising--it's the spirtual successor to Suikoden, which is a beloved series. Not surprisingly, the campaign achieved its initial goal within hours, hitting the console release stretch goal very fast. In fact, it's been such a huge success that Kickstarter is struggling to keep up.In the latest update on the game's Kickstarter page, developer Rabbit & Bear Studios has celebrated the game's success, which has been strong enough to cause page crashes. "The first 24 hours of our campaign have been pretty crazy," the post reads. "Many of you probably noticed that during the opening hours of the campaign, Kickstarter crashed multiple times."The post says that "the spirit and love of our fans" caused the crash, and to make up for it, to the Kickstarter campaign has been given an extra day, so there will be more time to pledge towards the project and reach higher stretch goals.We contacted Kickstarter to confirm that, yes, it was the success of Eiyuden Chronicles that led to this issue.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Cuphead, the former Xbox One/PC exclusive that eventually came to Switch, is now available for PS4, too. It's a day we never thought would come--partly because developer StudioMDHR explicitly said that the game would never come to PS4--and eyes have been on Xbox to see how they'd react.As it turns off, Xbox--or, at least, the team running the Xbox Twitter account--couldn't be happier for PS4 owners who finally get to experience this great game. In a tweet replying to the news, Xbox told PS4 fans that they're "gonna love this." You can see it below.Raising a cup to our friends on PS4, you're gonna love this one! pic.twitter.com/Hbj4r8IG1e — Xbox (@Xbox) July 28, 2020Of course, it's entirely possible that there's a more cynical reasoning behind this--it's unclear what the exact deal is between Microsoft and the developer on this game, and it's possible that Microsoft will make some money from the sale of Cuphead on PS4. But it's also in line with the Xbox brand's more magnanimous approach to gaming lately, with Phil Spencer saying that the company is less focused on selling systems for the Xbox Series X. Cuphead has long been one of the few Xbox exclusives--or games associated with Xbox, at least--not available on Xbox Game Pass, which is looking like a major part of Xbox's strategy going forward, even if it's not a huge money maker yet.Cuphead has DLC on the horizon, called The Last Course. It'll come to all versions of Cuphead.Info from Gamespot.com

UPDATE: Update 1.4.0 is available now, meaning that all the content mentioned below is now available in the game. If the update does not download automatically, press "+" on the game icon from your Switch menu and pick "software update", then "Via the Internet". Upon starting up the game, you'll find two letters in your inbox with attachments--one from Nintendo with a fireworks-show wall, and one from Luna with Luna's Bed. This is the bed you'll be able to access dreams from.Happy dreaming.The original story follows.The second summer update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is launching this week, bringing with it a new festive fireworks event during August, the ability to visit other islands through dreams, and some limited but welcome save backup support.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

STALKER 2 is coming to Xbox Series X in 2021 as a console exclusive, and it's aiming to do things that would not be possible on current console hardware. According to the game's Xbox store page, it's going to aim for a very high frame rate.The page promises that STALKER 2, which will skip Xbox One, was designed to take advantage of the Series X. The text on the page hints at what's possible on the system, and specifically mentions a 120 FPS goal."Games built using the Xbox Series X development kit are designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of the Xbox Series X," the page reads. "They will showcase unparalleled load-times, visuals, responsiveness, and frame rates up to 120 FPS."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Vampire: the Masquerade - Shadows of New York is the second Vampire: The Masquerade visual novel, following on from 2019's Coteries of New York, and it's coming to Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC soon. Developer Draw Distance has released some new details about the game, giving us some insight into what to expect and what it'll do differently from its predecessor.Players will be cast as Julia, a member of the Lasombra vampire clan, and part of the Camarilla faction. She's looking for a way to rise up the ranks in vampire society, and finds it when the Anarch Baron of New York reaches his "final death"--which plunges Julia into trying to solve a crime that the game's Steam page describes as "unsolvable".The game will feature two different endings depending on the choices the player makes, and is promising a "more personal, and darker story" than what Coteries offered. It will also feature more illustrations than that game did, complete with animations. The soundtrack is being composed by the Polish artist Resina.Shadows of New York is a standalone game, although there is some crossover with characters from the previous game. The press release specifically mentions Agathon, D'Angelo, Hope, and Tamika returning, along with Sheriff Qadir Al-Asmai. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

2K's soon-to-release golf game, PGA Tour 2K21, will feature a total of 15 real-life courses, and now all of them have been confirmed.The list includes some very famous real-world courses, including TPC Scottsdale, which is the site of the fan-favorite Waste Management Phoenix Open every year. TPC River Highlands is also on the list, and it's one of the more popular courses among golfers. Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California is also included in PGA Tour 2K21, alongside TPC Boston, TPC Deere Run, and TPC Louisiana, among others. You can see the full list below.Developer HB Studios worked with Terra Imaging to create the courses and make them as true-to-life as possible. HB Studios had access to drone footage and other datapoints that helped the studio create courses that are accurate "down to one centimetre of accuracy," 2K said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Retro throwbacks that take inspiration from classics of a bygone gaming era can be found all over the various download storefronts that exist in today's console landscape. Taking inspiration from past masterpieces is one thing, but doing it well--and making a game that feels fresh and fun in the process--is another. Panzer Paladin borrows ideas and aesthetics from a variety of NES classics ranging from Blaster Master to Zelda II, but it mixes them all (with a dash of mech anime styling for flavor) into a curious new concoction. The result is a fun and engaging adventure that 2D action fans old and new would do well to check out.Panzer Paladin's premise and visual style feel lifted straight out of a cult-classic retro game from the early '90s. As spunky, jump-suited android lady Flame, you are tasked with piloting your giant sentient mech exosuit buddy Grit in an effort to fight off a massive race of bloodthirsty, war-hungry interstellar monstrosities called the Ravenous. You trek through seventeen stages, some on Earth and some in the Ravenous's stronghold, filled to bursting with enemies, hazards, hidden treasures, and lots of weapons from the aliens' corrupted forge.And by lots of weapons, I really do mean lots of weapons. Hammers, knives, lances, daggers, swords, staves, hockey sticks, giant bones, ultra-hard frozen ice pops--every level in Panzer Paladin is rich with a variety of implements to cut, poke, and smash with. While Grit's fists pack a mighty punch, weapons are the way to go for any serious combat, adding range and power to the mech's strikes. However, the intensity of battle wears weapons down, and all of them will eventually break--but that's okay, because there are always plenty of new and unique armaments to be found from defeated enemies and hidden away in walls and crevices that you can stockpile.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Comic book writer Tom Taylor has been teasing the return of the Injustice series of comic books, meaning an Injustice 3 reveal could also be on the cards. Developed by NetherRealm Studios, which is also known for the Mortal Kombat series, the previous Injustice game was released back in 2017.Taylor penned much of the Injustice comic book run and recently took to Twitter with images of the letters I and N along with quotes from the comics. It doesn't take the world's greatest detective to figure out that a third run of Injustice comics might be in the works, which has inevitably led to speculation that Injustice 3 isn't too far behind.“I think it could have been different.” - Batman.@DCComics pic.twitter.com/isbPtJav0H — Tom Taylor (@TomTaylorMade) July 26, 2020“If they were still here.”@DCComics pic.twitter.com/RraZDmVbok — Tom Taylor (@TomTaylorMade) July 27, 2020The previous two runs of Injustice comics were both prequels that set up the events of their respective games. Unless DC Comics has decided to split the Injustice comic from its video game counterpart, we could hear some Injustice 3 game news soon.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

New Releases highlights some of the top games releasing each week. This episode has a lot of variety: Skater XL for the skateboard kids, Ageless for the puzzle solvers, and Fairy Tail for the Shonen Jump fans. Did you miss out on the original Destroy All Humans? Good news, the remake is on its way. Lastly, Xbox One gamers get their own Yakuza Kiwami 2 port this week.Destroy All Humans! -- July 28Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PCThis is a remake of the original Destroy All Humans from 2005. Once again, you'll be stepping into the space boots of alien invader Crypto as he extracts DNA from the residents of a Midwestern town, using all types of alien weapons and gadgets. This remake includes content cut from the original game, too.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fortnite Chapter 2: Season 3 has a new set of challenges coming later this week. One challenge tasks you with collecting stone at Rapid's Rest. Rapid's Rest isn't a named location on the map so it may be difficult to find. This guide will show you how to find it and complete the challenge quickly.This is a leaked challenge so it's not available in-game yet. Check back on Thursday to try it for yourself in Fortnite.Where Is Rapid's Rest?Rapid's Rest is located near Lazy Lake in the G6 tile of the Fortnite map. The best way to find it is to land in Lazy Lake and then mosey on down the river until you find it. It's a landmark with boats, a shack, and various rocks lining the sides of the river. Check the map below for an exact location:Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fortnite: Chapter 2 Season 3 has a new set of challenges coming soon. One of the challenges asks you to collect yarn at Catty Corner. Catty Corner is a well-known location but yarn is an item many players may not have encountered in Fortnite. This guide will break down how to complete this challenge without dying from the bots who are guarding the location.This challenge has leaked early. Check back on Thursday to try it for yourself when it's live in Fortnite.Where Is The Yarn In Catty Corner?Four pieces of yarn are scattered around Catty Corner. One is located on the second floor of the gas station, another in the shipping container above the vault, and a third on the giant cat tree on the edge of the location. There is also one on the ground outside the gas station. You'll need to collect three pieces of it to complete the challenge.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The next Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath skin pack, Summer Heat, will release on August 6. Available for anyone who owns Aftermath, Mortal Kombat 11's story expansion, the pack contains three new skins.The Summer Heat skin pack includes Endless Summer Kitana, Off the Bone Baraka, and Fireworks Erron Black. Two more skin packs are planned for Aftermath owners, with the Klassic Femme Fatale pack coming on August 25 and the All Hallows' Eve pack coming on October 8. Both include three new skins, free for owners of Aftermath.Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath added a brand new story expansion to the game alongside three new characters: Fujin, Sheeva, and RoboCop. The previously released Kombat Pack included six new characters: Shang Tsung, Nightwolf, Sindel, Terminator T-800, The Joker, and Spawn.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The big Nintendo leak has already given us enlightening new looks at the possibility of Luigi in Mario 64, a planned Pokemon MMO for the Game Boy Advance, and scary alternative looks for some of Nintendo's most recognizable characters. More information keeps surfacing from the massive asset dump, today giving new perspectives on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask.The two Nintendo 64 adventure games are still some of the most highly revered in the franchise, but the leak, compiled by Switcher, seems to suggest that Majora's Mask might not have started as the direct sequel it ended up being. Instead, assets suggest it might have been additional content added to Ocarina of Time to help market the Nintendo 64DD--a disc-based hardware expansion that never made it out of Japan after being discontinued a year after launch.For the last 24 hours, we've made massive progress. Yesterday, I found what I interpret as boss rush dungeon scenes in OoT's source. These scenes are micro-dungeons that have between 2-4 rooms, each ending with the boss chamber. Files have DD in their names, perhaps 64DD tests? pic.twitter.com/ecRPDw1qvi — Psi-Hate (@Psi_Hate) July 27, 2020Other assets point towards a boss rush mode in Ocarina of Time that was never used, which would have reduced dungeon sizes to a maximum of four rooms and funnel you towards each of the main story's most challenging foes. The mode was eventually added to the Nintendo 3DS version of the game.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com