2020-06-20
Following a tease dating back to November 2019, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time has leaked thanks to listings filed by the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee. The listings state that the game is being developed for PS4 and Xbox One (with Xbox Series X compatibility, according to the box art). No official announcement has been made regarding the game, nor do we know when one might be coming, although ratings board listings are often solid predictors of impending reveals. Here's what we know about Crash 4 based on the leak.The listing includes a blurb (translated by Gematsu) for the first numbered sequel since Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped on the original PlayStation, which was the last in the series to be developed by The Last of Us Part II developer Naughty Dog. It mentions new masks akin to that of Aku-Aku--a series stalwart and familiar companion to Crash Bandicoot."Crash is relaxing and exploring his island in his time, 1998, when he finds a mysterious mask hidden away in a cave, Lani-Loli," the translation reads. "The mask is one of the Quantum Masks and apparently knows Aku-Aku, Crash's mask friend! With the Quantum Masks returning and a Quantum Rift appearing near our heroes, they decide to bravely head through to different times and dimensions to stop whoever is responsible."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-06-20
Warning: We've done everything we can to minimize spoilers in this walkthrough so you can enjoy the game even if you need help finding collectibles. However, if you want to know nothing about the game before playing, you should stop reading now.Our spoiler-free walkthrough for The Last of Us Part 2 continues below as we push into Seattle Day 3. We'll help you find every collectible, story item, weapon, and upgrade--but we'll do everything we can not to spoil the story or any encounters. Everything you need to know is below, but note that we're skipping any discussions of locations or details that won't help you find things you might miss, to avoid spoilers.There's tons of more coverage of The Last of Us Part 2 for your enjoyment now that the game is out, including the first part of this walkthrough and part 2. Check out our review of the game, a rundown on how to beat its two tough bosses, a huge list of Easter eggs you might have missed, and how to earn its three secret Trophies.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-06-20
Note: We've gone out of our way not to include spoilers for anything that happens in The Last of Us Part 2, but looking at any photos or reading any descriptions might give away plot details you'd rather now know. If you're hoping to remain completely unspoiled, we recommend playing through the game first.Surviving in The Last of Us Part 2 requires you to sneak past both hostile humans and the deadly infected--but sometimes, you have to fight. There are a few moments in The Last of Us 2 where you'll face deadly threats that you have to fight, leveraging all of our stealth and combat skills in order to stay alive and emerge victorious.Read on for the strategies that'll help you get through one of The Last of Us Part 2's toughest moments: the battle in the hospital during Seattle Day 3's chapter, The ConfrontationContinue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-06-20
Warning: We've done everything we can to minimize spoilers in this walkthrough so you can enjoy the game even if you need help finding collectibles. However, if you want to know nothing about the game before playing, you should stop reading now.Finally, we've reached the gripping conclusion of The Last of Us Part 2 in the final part of our complete, spoiler-free walkthrough. As always, we'll mark every collectible, story item, weapon, and upgrade--without spoiling the story or most of the encounters. Everything you need to know is below, but note that we're skipping any discussions of locations or details that won't help you find things you might miss, to avoid spoilers.There's tons of more coverage of The Last of Us Part 2 for your enjoyment now that the game is out, including the first part of this walkthrough and part 2. Check out our review of the game, a rundown on how to beat its two tough bosses, a huge list of Easter eggs you might have missed, and how to earn its three secret Trophies.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-06-20
As we near the midpoint of June, New Releases is here to bring you more of the hottest games launching each week. Two long-awaited sequels are coming soon: The Last of Us Part 2 and Desperados 3. Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch is getting some love with Burnout Paradise Remastered and Pokemon Sword & Shield's Isle of Armor DLC. This week is also home to a fresh new game not tied to any existing franchise: Disintegration.Desperados III -- June 16Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PCThe wild west tactics series hasn't seen a new game since 2007's Helldorado. Now there's a new gang in town, and each of the five members has their own special weapons, like knockout gas and bear traps. THQ Nordic promises a hardcore game that requires strategy, stealth, and six shooters.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-06-20
There are a whole bunch of Trophies to find in The Last of Us Part 2. Many of them are linked to your skills as a scavenger, requiring you to scour the world for collectibles, weapons, workbenches, and other items and elements you can use to make yourself stronger and more survivable. A few, however, are about more story-focused moments, and they're easy to miss if you don't know they're happening. That can prevent you from earning TLOU2's Platinum Trophy.Lucky for you, we've tracked down every Trophy in The Last of Us Part 2 and we know exactly how to earn them. The guide below will point out where you can unlock each one. Be warned that this is spoiler territory, however, so go at your own risk. Any information you see beyond this point is liable to reveal story elements to you that are best discovered on your own.Check out our spoiler-free walkthrough, as well as a suite of other guides, in our huge The Last of Us Part II guide roundup--which also includes some essential tips you should know. If you're curious about how the game stacks up, check out our The Last of Us Part II review.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-06-20
AMC Theaters has revealed its plans to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, within the plans, AMC CEO and president Adam Aron stated the company will not force guests to wear masks.[Update: In light of the negative response to masks being optional, AMC has opted to reverse its decision and will require guests to wear masks after all. "This announcement prompted an intense and immediate outcry from our customers, and it is clear from this response that we did not go far enough on the usage of masks," it said in a statement, as shared by The Hollywood Reporter. "At AMC Theatres, we think it is absolutely crucial that we listen to our guests. Accordingly, and with the full support of our scientific advisors, we are reversing course and are changing our guest mask policy. As we reopen theatres, we now will require that all AMC guests nationwide wear masks as they enter and enjoy movies at our theatres. The speed with which AMC moved to revise our mask policies is a reflection of our commitment to the safety and health of our guests." As noted below, AMC will sell masks for $1 each for those who don't bring one.]Seating capacity in theaters will be reduced in order to keep social distancing in place. There will be hand-sanitizing stations in the theaters, new cleaning regiments, and employees will be required to wear masks.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-06-20
The next generation of consoles, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, is nearly upon us. And while we've seen some games for both systems, the fighting game genre has been absent from many of these early announcements. Fighting game developer NetherRealm Studios seems to be leading the push for next-gen brawlers, with a brand-new job listing hiring for someone to bring Injustice and Mortal Kombat to PS5 and XSX.The listing (spotted by EventHubs) simply states NetherRealm Studios is looking for a principal software engineer to work on graphics that will "drive the next generation console graphics vision for the Mortal Kombat and Injustice franchises." This person will work on "develop[ing] state-of-the-art graphics technology for the PS5 and Xbox Series X," with particular attention to "optimization, design, and implementation of pivotal new graphics technology."There's no definitive mention in the job listing that NetherRealm is working on new entries for either Injustice or Mortal Kombat. Furthermore, there's no clarification that the studio has plans to port either Injustice 2 or Mortal Kombat 11 to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-06-20
With the current pandemic still forcing many people to stay home these days, many have found that they need a webcam (better than the one that's built into your laptop) to attend meetings or have online hangouts with friends. With so many people looking to buy a webcam, it can be hard to find a good webcam from many of the best brands, including Logitech, Microsoft, and Razer, that hasn't sold out. With that struggle in mind, we've rounded up some of the best webcams available to buy right now. These may not be the best webcams on the market, but they're still well-reviewed, affordable, and will work just fine for the majority of people.Many of these webcams are also great for casual Twitch streaming setups. While more professional streamers use DSLR cameras, webcams are a popular way to implant your face into your stream without breaking the bank. A big plus to streaming with a webcam is that you don't need one with an ultra-high resolution, as the picture-in-picture facecam is relatively small compared to the rest of your stream's output. If you're new to streaming, most of these webcams will suit your needs perfectly. Plus, see our guide to the best streaming accessories for more options, including the best capture cards and best budget gaming chairs.At the moment, some of these webcams are discounted, but prices do fluctuate quite quickly and seemingly randomly, especially on Amazon. Before you finalize your purchase, double-check that price. As for the webcams we've chosen, the ones you can view below have either been tested by us personally or chosen due to their overwhelmingly positive reviews.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-06-20
Nintendo will soon be revealing the next DLC character for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Perennially overworked game director Masahiro Sakurai will host a livestream reveal on Monday, June 22, giving us our first look at the mysterious new fighter.The stream will begin at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET. The broadcast is scheduled to run for approximately 35 minutes and will provide an in-depth look at the new fighter. However, don't get your hopes up for news on any additional DLC characters; in a follow-up tweet, Nintendo reiterated that there will be "no further new fighter reveals" during Monday's stream.Join Super #SmashBrosUltimate Director Masahiro Sakurai on 6/22 at 7am PT for a roughly 35-minute video livestream featuring an in-depth look at the upcoming DLC fighter from #ARMS! pic.twitter.com/tHasbb4QL5 — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 19, 2020All we currently know about Smash Bros. Ultimate's next DLC fighter is that it will arrive sometime this month and be a character from Arms, the colorful, stretchy-arm fighting game that released shortly after the Switch launched back in 2017. Beyond that, we know nothing about who the fighter will be or how they will play, but Monday's stream should clear all that up.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-06-20
The Last of Us Part II has launched today on PS4, continuing the tale of Joel and Ellie five years after the events of the first game. It's a game with richly detailed environment, gruesome effects, and a fantastic score, some of which you can enjoy live right now.Composer Gustavo Santaolalla has worked on both entries in Naughty Dog's series, and has shared a sample of the soundtrack performed live to commemorate today's release. The short concert consists of five songs from the game, including the somber The Cycle Continues, and the new main theme for the sequel. You can enjoy the full thing below.The Last of Us Part II soundtrack is now also available for streaming on both Spotify and Apple Music, if you're looking for some soothing music to work to. If this has you feeling inspired, you can also purchase Ellie's guitar from the game to make some of your own music, but it doesn't come cheap. If you're still in need of the game itself, there are still many editions to choose from. And if you're looking for some pointers, we have numerous guides and beginner's tips to check out.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-06-20
The Last Of Us Part 2 is the latest big AAA blockbuster video game from the team at Naughty Dog for the PlayStation 4. So naturally, a lot of different people are probably quite interested in playing it and seeing what the big deal is. Common sense suggests that not all of those people are going to be on the same level when it comes to their experience with stealth and actions games, or video games in general. Not all of those people are going to have the same level of facilities that might help them hear or see an enemy, and some people might need some assistance in manipulating a controller.Thankfully, The Last Of Us Part 2 features a ton of different accessibility option that will let you adjust things like the granular difficulty of the game, how enemies work, how different game mechanics function, and how the game looks, feels, and control. It's all in the service of hopefully making the game comfortable to play no matter what your situation is, at least, as comfortable as a tense, violent, and sometimes horrific thriller can be.In this article, we've highlighted the more notable accessibility options in The Last Of Us Part 2, with some explanations on what some of them do. If you're interested in playing the Last of Us Part 2 but want to know whether you can change the game to suit your particular needs, hopefully this article will be of some help.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-06-20
Xur is back in the solar system of Destiny 2 this weekend, offering a new bag of Exotics for your collection. Since the Trials of Osiris event is live after being disabled last week due to a bug, it's a great time to shore up your collection and grab something that'll help you go flawless. Here's everything Xur is selling for this visit and where you can find him.Head to Io to find Xur this week, hanging out in Giant's Scar region. For his weapon, Xur is offering Crimson. Hunters can pick up The Dragon's Shadow chest armor; for Titans, there's the Mk. 44 Stand Asides leg armor; and for Warlocks, Xur has the Starfire Protocol chest armor. Read on for a breakdown of each item's stats and what you need to know about them.Xur LocationStart by spawning in at Giant's Scar and taking your sparrow northeast through the opening ahead. When you're through, head left toward the north end of the area. Look for a cave set into the cliffside that borders the region. You'll find Xur inside on the right, standing in the dark (and possible surrounded by other Exotic-seekers).Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-06-20
I recently had the chance to talk about everything new coming to Apex Legends with creative director Chad Grenier in light of EA Play 2020. Many huge announcements like a Switch version, cross-platform play, and the upcoming in-game event came out of the event, and we discussed them in further detail in the interview below. But I also asked about developer Respawn Entertainment's views on the state of skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) in the game.To sum things up, Grenier and the team feel great about where the game's at, including its implementation of SBMM. He acknowledged that it's a hot topic for fans and within Respawn, and mentioned that they're aware of the feedback. He added, "There are multiple sides to the story. We're trying to evaluate all of the data and trying to do what's best for the game as a whole. It's really tough because you've got some beginner players or mediocre players, middle of the road, and you want them to have a good experience."Grenier continued, "You want them to get into the game, get engaged, get some kills, get some wins occasionally because if someone comes in and they try out Apex and they get stumped, they're not going to keep playing the game." He does recognize what higher-tier players are saying, but concluded, "We say, okay, well these highly skilled players, they should play against other highly skilled players and be competitive. We don't want them just stomping all these beginners and then they have a bad experience, right? We're always trying to find that balance."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com
2020-06-20
It seems that free trials of Disney+ are no longer being offered to new subscribers of the streaming service in the US, according to French pop culture site Numerama.Previously, new Disney+ subscribers were given a free seven-day trial if they signed up for the service. After the trial ended, they would be charged the usual $6.99 monthly subscription free. Now, however, it seems that new US subscribers are taken directly to the payment screen after signing up for the service.Disney didn't explicitly say that it will no longer offer free trials to new Disney+ subscribers. In a statement to The Verge, a Disney+ spokesperson said that "the service was set at an attractive price-to-value proposition that we believe delivers a compelling entertainment offering on its own."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com