Alex Garland has garnered himself quite the reputation for sci-fi and horror fans with his dense and philosophical projects like Ex Machina, Annihilation, and this year's Devs, his first foray into the world of serialized storytelling with FX on Hulu. Themes in Garland's work tend to deal with things that provoke a certain sense of existential dread, like the nature of mortality and the ethics of artificial intelligence, so it's really no surprise that the writer/director's favorite video games tend towards the similarly weighty.Speaking with GameSpot during the Play for All event, Garland spoke at length about his love for games like The Last Of Us and Dark Souls, the latter of which he managed to sneak in an Easter Egg for during an early episode of Devs. But he also came through with a surprise revelation--he's a devout Animal Crossing fan and has sunk countless hours into perfecting his island, a hobby he's picked up alongside his daughter who also plays.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

There's a whole lot to find in The Last of Us Part 2--and if you want that coveted Platinum Trophy, you'll have to scavenge every last scrap. Finding every trading card, coin, note artifact, and workbench can be a massive chore, but we're here to help.Below you'll find a roundup of our guides to The Last of Us 2 that will help you find every collectible in the game. It starts with our complete spoiler-free walkthrough, which walks through the location of every collectible as you play, without discussing story beats or most encounters. But we've also got specific guides for just about everything, to help you lock down whatever you're missing as you work through the game. And if you're looking for more help, we've got it-- check out our full The Last of Us Part 2 guide roundup.Artifacts (Notes)Walkthrough Part 1: JacksonWalkthrough Part 2: Seattle Day 1 - DowntownWalkthrough Part 3: Seattle Day 1 - Capitol HillWalkthrough Part 4: Seattle Day 2Walkthrough Part 5: Seattle Day 3Walkthrough Part 6: Seattle Day 1Walkthrough Part 7: Seattle Day 2Walkthrough Part 8: Seattle Day 3Walkthrough Part 9: Santa BarbaraWeapons And UpgradesWhere To Find Every WeaponWhere To Find Every Training ManualWhere To Find Every WorkbenchSafes And Codes Where To Find Every Safe And How To Unlock ItNon-Story CollectiblesWhere To Find Every Trading CardWhere To Find Every CoinTrophy CollectiblesWhere To Find The Antique RingWhere To Find The Strange Relic The Last of Us 2 News The Last Of Us Part 2 Review (Spoilers) The Last Of Us 2 Walkthrough, Guides, And Beginner's Tips (Spoiler-Free) The Last Of Us Part II Review (Spoiler-Free) How Long Is The Last Of Us Part 2: Game Length Explained The Last Of Us Part 2 Pre-Orders Available: Collector's Edition, Ellie Edition, And More Info from Gamespot.com

In Red Dead Redemption 2 Online Moonshiners and Bounty Hunters can recieve bonuses, discounts, and boosts this week, plus this season's limited-time clothing is now available. All Moonshiner and Bounty Hunter missions and free roam events are offering double role XP, plus 50% more cash for Moonshiner Sell and Bounty missions, including legendary bounties.The MoonShiner Shack and Bounty Hunter License both are discounted by 5 Gold Bars and role items for both are 35% off. The new seasonal clothing items are now available as well, with the full list on Rockstar's official website or below.Outfits:The TasmanThe DanubeShoes & Boots:Strickland BootsBowyer BootsCalhoun BootsVaquero Baroque SpursSalter ShoesCoats, Jackets & Uppers:Benbow JacketPorter JacketWinter Shotgun CoatMorning Tail CoatIrwin CoatClymene CoatCharro JacketPrieto PonchoEberhart CoatChambliss CorsetMacbay JacketLeavitt JacketGloves:Woodland GlovesFurred GlovesHats:Squat Stovepipe Top HatGator HatManteca HatOwanjila HatGardenia HatFanned Stovepipe HatPlaid CapRaccoon HatCossack HatFolwell HatDillehay HatCovington HatMenasco HatLister HatBoutell HatPants, Skirts & Chaps:Concho PantsDarned StockingsPelt Half-ChapsTied PantsHitched SkirtGriffith ChapsShaffer ChapsCarver PantsVests & Bandoliers:Ortega VestMorales VestCardozo VestCarbow Double BandolierMasks & Bandanas:Freak MaskHorror MaskMasquerade MaskSlaughter MaskCreature MaskSwine MaskPatterned Bandana in Various Colors and PatternsTwitch Prime members (which all Amazon Prime members have access to) can get a discount on the Butcher Table and 40% off a horse, stable stall and shotgun. They can also get regards for 6,000 Trader XP and 50 incendiary buckshot slugs.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

EA Sports has released a "deep dive" video for Madden NFL 21, showcasing some of the new features coming to this year's professional football game.In the video, EA speaks about a number of updates, including a new system that gives pass-rushers more control off the line. As you can see in the video, players will have more options and control to help bring down the quarterback. Another new feature is more skill stick controls for ball carriers. Specifically, two new animations have been added--the side hurdle and the dead leg. These can be combined together to help you play with flair and creativity. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Shawn Layden, the former boss of PlayStation, has weighed in with his thoughts on the state of the AAA games business, and he thinks it's unsustainable. Speaking at the Gamelab Live conference, as reported by GI.biz, Layden said the commonly held idea that the cost of game development will double every new generation cannot continue."The problem with that model is it's just not sustainable," he said.Layden recalled the days when the world's biggest video games were developed on budgets of around $1 million. Now, the cost of most AAA games is between $80 million and $150 million, he said, and that's before marketing expenses are factored in.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Lego Ideas initiative, which accepts and eventually creates and sells ideas crafted by Lego enthusiasts outside the company, has unveiled the results of a recent review of entries, and has selected three new sets. They comprise a great-looking Lego typewriter, a recreation of Jerry Seinfeld's apartment from the 90s sitcom Seinfeld, and a replica of the McCallister home from 1990's Home Alone.The Seinfeld set, which includes Jerry, George, Elaine, Kramer, and Newman mini-figs, recreates Jerry's apartment--keeping in mind that the apartment was only ever a set, which this set certainly feels like. It's a pretty spot-on recreation, although it remains to be seen whether minifig Kramer will be able to slide effortlessly through the front door.The Seinfeld apartment (none of the designs in this article are finalized)The McCallister House is another 90s throwback, and it could make a great Christmas present for any nostalgic 90s kid. It's unclear whether or not there are any booby-traps inside.The McCallister House Lego setThe typewriter is not a pop-culture touchstone, but that doesn't make it any less cool. You could pretend it's the typewriter from The Shining, of course, although the paper doesn't have any writing on it. Check it out below.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Activision has announced eight more skaters that will be featured in the upcoming Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 remaster package coming in September.The eight skaters include: Lizzie Armanto, Leo Baker, Leticia Bufoni, Riley Hawk, Nyjah Huston, Tyshawn Jones, Aori Nishimura, and Shane O'Neill. They join the previously announced roster of skaters from the 1999 and 2000 original games.Some of the newly announced skaters were featured in previous Pro Skater games, such as Hawk's son Riley, but this is the first time they're appearing as playable skaters in the first two games.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Guilty Gear Strive has debuted new gameplay footage during the digital New Game Plus expo, showcasing Millia and Zato as they go head-to-head with one another.The two characters, who were revealed in the same trailer released in March, were not included in the closed beta that ran in April. Now we can see them in action, and they look incredible.You can watch the two squaring off below. Guilty Gear Strive is coming to PS4, and it'll also get an arcade release (in Japan, at least). The game was originally due to release in 2020, but it has been delayed into next year.Fighting game fans are likely gearing up for EVO 2020, which will be an entirely online competition this year. There will be four games with open tournaments running, too--Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath, Killer Instinct, Them's Fightin' Herds, and Skullgirls: Encore. Info from Gamespot.com

The Epic Games Store has hit a significant monthly user figure, the company has announced, following a promotion where several major games were given to users for free. Epic has announced that the store has hit a peak of 61 million monthly users for the service.The biggest draw was a free download of Grand Theft Auto V, which was available for a week in May. This promotion was followed by other high-profile free games, including Civilization VI, Ark: Survival Evolved, and Borderlands: The Handsome Collection.In a press release, general manager Steve Allison said that the promotion was a huge success. "The results have exceeded our expectations," he said. "In 2020, we’ve been growing at a historic rate." He also said that the peak concurrent user record for the store is now 13 million.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Dark Knight and Inception director Christopher Nolan is back with a new blockbuster movie, Tenet, that's coming to theatres--yes, theatres--at the end of July. Very little is known about the plot beyond that it will incorporate some element of time manipulation. Star Robert Pattinson has now shared a little more insight, but he's really just adding to the mystery and intrigue around the film.Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Pattinson said it was difficult to get his head around the script and understand what kind of a movie Tenet is."You really think it's going to be a particular type of genre, then it expands into something else and you're like, 'Oh, okay, this is kind of where we're at,'" he said. "Then it just completely morphs into an entirely different genre, which is very, very unexpected."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

While definitely not the biggest surprise of last week's Pokemon Presents livestream, the announcement of Pokemon Cafe Mix was an unexpected addition. The free-to-play puzzle game was announced for both Switch and mobile devices, but the most surprising part was the release date: it's available to play now (on Switch, at least). The puzzle game revolves around a cafe where Pokemon visit, and to serve your customers you need to clear rows of Pokemon icons by dragging like types together. Finishing puzzles will increase your friendship rating with Pokemon, leading to cafe upgrades and new customers. If you're playing on Switch, the game must be played in handheld mode with the touch screen. The same livestream that debuted Cafe Mix also announced a new Pokemon Snap, a toothbrushing app called Pokemon Smile to encourage good dental hygiene habits, and in-game events for Pokemon Sword and Shield and Pokemon Go. It also coincided with the release of the Isle of Armor, the first expansion DLC for Sword and Shield.The game is playable right now on Switch; it would not let us download off the Australian App Store on iOS just yet. We'll keep an eye on the situation and update once it's available on mobile too. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Risk of Rain 2 recently had its 1.0 release pushed back until August, but that doesn't mean you'll have to wait longer for more content to be added. The second iteration of the game's Artefact system heads to all platforms tomorrow, June 23, along with numerous other changes.Artefacts 2.0 doesn't fundamentally rework the artefact system already in Risk of Rain 2, but it does add more treasures for you to work towards. New artefacts are unlocked by completing challenges, and then available to equip on your next run. Developer Hopoo Games doesn't spoil what some of these might be, but does say to expect a range of treasures that are both fun and challenging to work with.The latest update will also introduce Risk of Rain 2's fifth stage, with Sky Meadow hosting new monsters and a hidden boss for you to uncover. You will also experience new loot and item drops, as well as new unlockable skill variants for various classes.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The PC version of multiplayer shooter Warface has received a new update, and it adds a new PvE operation to the game. Titled Operation Blackwood, the mission marks the first time that players have controlled soldiers from the rival Blackwood corporation.It's also the game's first non-linear co-op mission, giving players the option of which boss fight they want to try to tackle first. The rewards players receive will vary based on the order they choose, and each boss will become more powerful as their allies fall. In order to receive all the loot on offer, players will have to complete the operation a minimum of three times. The update adds a new map to the game's PvP mode, titled Blackwood Base, as well as an exclusive series of new weapons.Warface publisher My.Games recently released a console spin-off to the shooter, titled Warface: Breakout. The studio also offered a 90/10 revenue split on its digital storefront in an attempt to lure developers away from other established stores, like Steam. Additionally, Sony announced that they will hold paid tournaments in a variety of PS4 games, including Warface.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

WB Games, like other publishers, has promoted social distancing by offering free games over the past few months. In May, the publisher gave away The Lego Ninjago Movie Video Game, and for the next few days, you can grab Injustice: Gods Among Us on PS4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. The giveaway only runs through June 25, so make sure you snag Injustice while you can.See on PlayStation StoreSee on Xbox StoreSee on SteamDeveloped by NeatherRealm Studios, Injustice: Gods Among Us originally released in 2013. It features an all-star cast of DC Comics heroes and villains, including Batman, Superman, Joker, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, Green Arrow, and many more. Naturally, Injustice plays similarly to NeatherRealm's Mortal Kombat games, except without the gore. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fans of the Transformers franchise--primarily the G1 versions of the characters--have something big to look forward to in July on Netflix. Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege will arrive to the streaming service on July 30.Revealed in a new video, which you can see below, Autobots will battle Decepticons on the Netflix original series in all its 3D animated glory.The fight worth fighting. Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege streams July 30th pic.twitter.com/dUqDfU2Amk — NX (@NXOnNetflix) June 22, 2020Set on the transforming robotic planet of Cybertron, this story will kick off with Siege, which is part one of a three-part story. It will follow the civil war on the planet between the Autobots and Decepticons, as the leaders of these two groups--Optimus Prime and Megatron, respectively--don't see eye-to-eye, and Megatron wants to use the Allspark to end this war. However, that will come at a cost.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com