Pokemon Go Fest 2020 is less than two weeks away, but that's not the only Pokemon Go event on the horizon. Ahead of the big two-day celebration, Niantic is hosting a new Community Day this weekend, giving players everywhere a chance to catch another Shiny Pokemon, learn an event-exclusive move, and more.July's Community Day takes place this Sunday, July 19, and once again, Niantic is tweaking some aspects of the event to make it easier participate in from home amid the coronavirus pandemic. To help you prepare, we've rounded up everything you need to know about July's Community Day below.July's Featured Pokemon: GastlyThis month's featured Pokemon is the Ghost type Gastly. Throughout the Community Day, Gastly will spawn in the wild more frequently than normal, making it much easier to find. Additionally, you'll have a chance to encounter a Shiny Gastly during the event.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Now that Ubisoft's sci-fi battle royale Hyper Scape is in open beta on PC, the publisher has rolled out a new update for the game. Update version 0.3 for Hyper Scape makes a number of changes, including adding new equipment and game events, fixing bugs, and more. The full patch notes are outlined below.Among the many changes made to Hyper Scape, this update adds some new equipment to the mix. This includes the Harpy, a fast and nimble SMG that deals massive damage at short range. In addition to the Harpy, you will also find a new hack laying around the battlefield: Shockwave. It's an area-of-effect ability similar to the Slam hack but does a bit less damage and pushes back enemy players in all directions. If you aim Shockwave at your feet, it will propel you into the air, allowing for greater versatility while in-game.Elsewhere in the update, Ubisoft has added a new game event called Haste that you can initiate through the Twitch Crowncast extension. If chosen, Haste will boost the movement speed of everyone in-game, even those Echoed players (players who are revived to rejoin the fight). There are also new game modes, changes to events and systems, adjustments to the speed of weapon swapping, and more. You can see the full patch notes below.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Saying 2020 has been a weird year is quite the understatement. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and the changes in our daily lives because of it, everything is a bit surreal. Hasbro is leaning into the "2020 doesn't make sense" brand by producing a severed Deadpool head toy. We got our hands on it, and it's kinda fantastic.Marvel Legends Deadpool’s Premium Interactive Head is a bizarre concept. It's a talking, moving Deadpool head that reacts to sound and movement. While it isn't arriving to stores until this fall, Hasbro recently released an advertisement announcing the toy. And below, you can check out GameSpot's sister site CNET's unboxing of the severed head.But what fun is a toy that's just a head? Apparently, more than you think it is. Hasbro sent GameSpot this interactive head to check out, and early thoughts of this toy were nothing more than, "Why does this exist?" However, after interacting with the toy, it was clear this was something special.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Yakuza Kiwami 2 is releasing on Xbox One and Windows 10 on July 30, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass for console and PC. This is the third Yakuza title to be released on Xbox One and Windows 10, with Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza 0 both currently on Xbox Game Pass.Yakuza Kiwami 2 picks up after the events of Yakuza Kiwami, seeing Kiryu thrust back into the world of the Yakuza. The game is a remake of the original Yakuza 2, rebuilt on the Yakuza 6: The Song of Life Engine.Featuring more mini-games, leisure activities, and brawls, Yakuza Kiwami 2 features more of everything you love about Yakuza. The game also features the return of the cabaret club minigame and features Goro Majima returning as a playable character.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

If you're in the market for a new gaming laptop, monitor, or components for your gaming PC, you'll want to check out Newegg's FantasTech sale this week. The annual sale runs through July 16, offering a bevy of discounts on gaming and PC tech, from MSI and Asus laptops to hard drives and processors. Newegg is bundling Death Stranding with all GeForce RTX PCs and Assassin's Creed Valhalla (pre-order) with AMD processors during the sale, too. You can browse the hundreds of deals at Newegg and see a handful of highlights below. See all deals at Newegg MSI GS75 Stealth-1074 17.3-inch gaming laptop$2,299 ($2,899)Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Horizon Forbidden West is, without a doubt, one of the most highly anticipated PlayStation 5 games announced so far. Unfortunately, the sequel to 2017's Horizon Zero Dawn won't be ready for the PS5's launch as it's planned to release sometime in 2021, but if you're a die-hard fan in need of new Horizon stuff to spend your money on, you're in luck, as PlayStation announced a new wave of merch that celebrates both Zero Dawn and Forbidden West. The new Horizon merch collection comes one month before Horizon Zero Dawn's release on PC in August.Horizon Forbidden West apparelThe new Horizon merch includes three pieces of apparel, each of which will ship in mid-August from the UK (so be prepared to pay international shipping). The first is a "Nora Brown" corduroy jacket with subtle stitched details that allude to the game, including Aloy's Seeker symbol in the front. Both male and female sizing is available. The jacket costs $95 USD / £85 and ships to the US, Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. See jacket at Insert Coin Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The last time we saw Platinum Games' action-adventure title Babylon's Fall was during a somewhat-brief gameplay trailer unveiled in a December 2019 State of Play livestream. Now, after seven months of silence, the studio is back to confirm that development on the game is "continuing to progress well.""Thank you to all the fans who've been following along for updates on Babylon's Fall," Platinum Games said. "While we hoped to reveal more about the game this summer, we can share that development on Babylon's Fall is continuing to progress well, with the team working safely from home. Square Enix and Platinum Games are committed to delivering an exhilarating experience and we look forward to showcasing much more on Babylon's Fall to you as soon as we can."Platinum Games provided no other information about Babylon's Fall, such as a release window or if PC and PlayStation 4 remain the intended launch platforms with the release of PlayStation 5 inching over the horizon. The studio also didn't specify when we'll get another look at Babylon's Fall. However, according to a statement, the team plans to showcase "much more on Babylon's Fall to you as soon as we can."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

There's a new pack of free Fortnite cosmetics on offer for PS4 players, provided you're a PS Plus subscriber. The bundle includes a new glider, a contrail, and an emote. Epic has offered similar free PS4-exclusive Fortnite packs in the past, most recently in April.The relationship between Sony and Fortnite developer Epic Games reportedly deepened last week, with Sony investing $250 million to purchase a minority stake in Epic. According to a Gamesbeat report, one of the focuses of the new partnership will be Epic's Unreal Engine 5, which will likely provide the backbone for many next-gen games on Sony's upcoming PS5.Additionally, Epic Games confirmed that the terms of the deal do not prevent the company from publishing on other platforms. Sony isn't the only big player in the games industry to purchase a slice of Epic: Tencent reportedly paid $330 million to buy a 40% stake in the company pack in 2013.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It's finally happening. All 12 Friday the 13th movies are being gathered in a single set and it looks amazing. Given the franchise is spread between two separate film studios--Paramount Studios and New Line Cinema--having all 12 movies released together seemed impossible. Thankfully, Shout! Factory is making it happen and including a bunch of new special features.The 16-disc Blu-ray set includes all 12 theatrically released films, practically all of the previously released special features, and a host of new goodies for fans of the iconic slasher franchise. There's new audio commentaries and interviews for many of the films, plus new 4K scans of select titles. Additionally, vintage TV and radio spots for the movies have been unearthed and are being offered in the set for the first time.You'll get the following movies in this collection:Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Rocket Arena, a 3v3 arena-shooter published by EA, launches tomorrow, July 14, with its first season starting on July 28. Season 1 will feature a new hero, limited time events, ranked season, and a battle pass.Season 1 will see the introduction of a new hero, Flux, and the first Blast Pass, Rocket Arena's version of a battle pass. All new heroes will be free and the Blast Pass features 100 tiers with both free and premium rewards. Players who complete the premium Blast Pass will receive enough paid in-game currency to purchase the next Pass.Each Rocket Arena season will last roughly three months and feature a new hero, Blast Pass, ranked season, and more. Season 2 is planned for Fall 2020 and Season 3 early 2021.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Raid Battles are a staple of Pokemon Go and Pokemon Sword and Shield, and now the Pokemon Trading Card Game is getting its own take on them. The Pokemon Company has shared a video detailing Pokemon TCG Raid Battles and what you need to set them up.Just as in the Pokemon video games, TCG's Raid Battles are cooperative matches in which up to four people team up to battle one overpowered Dynamaxed or Gigantamaxed Pokemon. These boss monsters have a ton of HP and can unleash multiple attacks in a single turn, so all four players will need to work together to bring them down.Each player brings only two Pokemon cards to the battle (no Energy or Trainer cards) and takes turns attacking the Boss Pokemon. After all players have moved, the host player will draw cards from the Boss Attack pile to determine what moves the Boss Pokemon uses and who it attacks. You can watch an overview of how Pokemon TCG Raid Battles work below.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Many of us have forgotten that Ubisoft was developing the pirate game Skull & Bones--owing to the fact that we haven't seen anything about it since 2018--but the developer is still forging onward with the project. However, according to a report from VGC, Ubisoft is moving Skull & Bones away from the premium model offered by its other series, such as Assassin's Creed, and towards a "live" model similar to free-to-play megahit Fortnite.In the report, sources say that Fortnite's approach to events and an ever-changing game world is the new direction for the pirate adventure, with quests changing based on the actions of the player community. The project had a significant shift in leadership, with its former creative director stepping aside in favor of Elisabeth Pellen, a longtime Ubisoft employee best-known for their work on XIII. Ubisoft declined to comment on the report.Over the past month, Ubisoft has been engulfed in one of the largest scandals in industry history, with several of the publishers' top staffers accused of fostering a toxic work culture that allowed rampant sexual harassment. This led to three executives stepping down late last week. The publisher's Ubisoft Forward event on July 12 did not address these ongoing issues.Info from Gamespot.com

The Steam Summer Sale is officially over, but you haven't completely missed your chance to snag some steep PC game discounts this season. PC keys retailer Fanatical just kicked off its newest sale, July Madness, which is discounting Ubisoft games like Rainbow Six Siege and Far Cry 5 to tie in with the Ubisoft Forward sale happening across multiple platforms right now. While the Ubisoft PC deals are compatible with the Uplay launcher, most of the other game deals are for Steam, including steep markdowns on Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Dark Souls Remastered, a Yakuza bundle, and more. While the sale will run all month long, end times vary from deal to deal, so be sure to check how long a discount will be available before you decide to wait on purchasing.As usual, there's a Star Deal available, and this time, you have less than 24 hours to claim it. The current Star Deal is Little Nightmares' complete edition for just $5.89, down from $30. This contains the base game and all of its DLC, and with a sequel on the way this year, there's no better time to enjoy this fantastic horror adventure.The Far Cry series is on sale, including a bundle with Far Cry 5 Gold edition and Far Cry New Dawn's Deluxe edition for under $30 (normally $130). Assassin's Creed Origins' Gold edition is discounted to just 19 bucks, down from $100; plus, Assassin's Creed Odyssey is $18 and Black Flag is $6.39. With Far Cry 6 and Assassin's Creed Valhalla on the way, here's a nice opportunity to dive into these series for the first time or pick up a game you missed.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

United States president Donald Trump has been unbanned by Twitch after the streaming company originally banned his account for "hateful conduct" two weeks prior. Twitch cited several incidents, including Trump's recent rally in Tulsa and a 2015 campaign event where he called Mexican immigrants "rapists," as reasons for the ban.The ban on Trump's account came after Twitch claimed it would crack down on harassment more severely. Dozens of streamers across the platform have come forward to share stories of assault, abuse, and harassment by Twitch streamers.Twitch responded to the wave of allegations with several statements saying it is "committed to continuing our efforts to make Twitch a safer environment with more tools to combat harassment and hate." The company also banned multiple streamers, including IamSp00n, Wolv21, BlessRNG, DreadedCone, WarwitchTV, and others, who were accused of sexual abuse.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Ahead of Death Stranding's PC port releasing tomorrow, director Hideo Kojima gave an interview with Geoff Keighley and was asked if he predicted the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This has become a popular theory among fans due to the game featuring self-isolation, contactless deliveries, and themes of divisiveness. However, the Metal Gear Solid creator shot down that idea."It was never imagining that [a pandemic] this kind of magnitude would happen," Kojima said. "I could just say anything in the world could happen and again, I wasn't even predicting at all about this."Kojima has been asked many times if he was a prophet due to his past titles, such as Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, becoming increasingly relevant over time due to it focusing on issues such as online echo chambers and news manipulation. However, Kojima rejects the notion saying that if he was a prophet then he would create games that sell more.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com