After years of development and multiple delays, Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Part II is almost here--the game launches on June 19 for PlayStation 4. Ahead of that, Naughty Dog has released 20 new screenshots from the game that show off its post-apocalyptic world.The images, which were posted on the game's website, showcase main character Ellie in a number of difficult and harrowing environments. The game is tense, dark, and dramatic, but these screenshots also show off some calming moments, like Ellie strumming a guitar or riding her horse through the quiet streets of Seattle Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

EA Sports originally planned to officially announce and detail Madden NFL 21 on June 1, but the developer delayed its reveal as part of EA's wider decision to push out its big announcements out of respect and solidarity for Black Lives Matter.EA Sports has seemingly now set a new date for its reveal, telling fans on Twitter to look out for news on June 16. There will be some kind of announcement trailer on that day, but no further details about the event have been announced yet.6.16.20 #Madden21🔗: https://t.co/pQLVrDmewl pic.twitter.com/qw7gERf95A — Madden NFL 20 (@EAMaddenNFL) June 12, 2020Whatever the case, the reveal of Madden NFL 21 on June 16 will likely only be just the beginning. EA's annual E3 show, EA Play 2020, is scheduled for June 18. With Madden 21 being one of EA's biggest games of 2020, you can expect it to be featured during the show. You can watch EA Play 2020 live on GameSpot.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Devolver Digital has, historically, always done E3 a little differently, hosting an unofficial showing in a lot near the Los Angeles Convention Center and releasing reveal videos that mix new game trailers and announcements with a strange, ongoing narrative element. The Devolver Direct, also known as the Big Fancy Press Conference, has been running since 2017--but with E3 cancelled this year, it hasn't been clear when we'd see the next installment.Now, Devolver Digital has given us some idea of when the stream will go ahead. In a tweet, Devolver Digital said that the video will release in "mid-July", if all goes as planned. They've promised that there will be a mix of updates and release dates for games we're already aware of, as well as new reveals.Devolver Direct 2020 will be mid July if all goes well with production.This year will have some updates + release dates on upcoming games and a couple of new games to reveal - all with gameplay.Can’t wait to share more soon! — Devolver Digital (@devolverdigital) June 14, 2020Upcoming Devolver Digital published games that we might expect to see more of during the stream include Serious Sam 4, Fall Guys, Disc Room, and Carrion. Hopefully nothing too awful will happen to Devolver's chief synergy officer Nina Struthers in this year's video.One of Devolver's recent classics, the top-down shooter Ruiner, is coming to Nintendo Switch on June 18.GameSpot has officially kicked off Play For All--a celebration of all things gaming. Join us as we bring you the summer's hottest news, previews, interviews, features, and videos, as well as raise money for COVID-19 relief efforts and Black Lives Matter with the help of our friends from around the gaming world. Check out the Play For All schedule for more.Info from Gamespot.com

Fans have been eagerly awaiting Halo Infinite gameplay footage for a long time, and it's finally (probably) coming in July. While we wait for that, Microsoft has now released the penultimate instalment in its "Sound Design Saturday" series, showcasing how the audio team went about capturing and recording sounds for the new Halo game set to launch this year.This latest video is the second instalment of its series that shows how the audio team captured explosion sounds. The team placed microphones all over the place at a range in the desert, and used multiple different types of explosives for the sounds. As you can see in the video, there is a great variety of explosive noises on display here, including deep, booming explosions and crisper sounds, too. View this post on Instagram🧨💥🔊⁣⁣ part ✌️⁣ ⁣ In what will be our second to last #SoundDesignSaturday post, the 343 Audio Team wanted to share more footage from the previous explosion field recording session. A widespread microphone array – paired with multiple types of explosives – provided plenty of options for the team to use in #HaloInfinite.⁣ ⁣ #halo #xbox #343industries #masterchief #sounddesign #fieldrecordingA post shared by Halo (@halo) on Jun 13, 2020 at 6:01am PDT Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The recent release of HBO Max meant that HBO was split between HBO, HBO Now, HBO Go, and HBO Max. Now, to reduce confusion, parent company WarnerMedia is discontinuing one of their apps and rebranding another to make it clearer what you're getting. HBO Go will be discontinued from July 31, and HBO Now will be re-branded as just HBO.The Hollywood Reporter has detailed these upcoming changes, which should ultimately encourage more subscribers to make the switch to HBO Max, which offers more content for the same price. While previously the app you used to access HBO content depended on whether you were signed up through a cable provider or third-party platform. While some platforms will automatically upgrade users to HBO Max, it's more complicated if you've signed up through Amazon, Roku, or other companies that have not made specific deals with WarnerMedia--which is why the HBO app still needs to exist.When HBO Go is discontinued, subscribers who access HBO through a cable provider will mostly be able to move over to HBO Max, or by either watching their programs on TV when they're scheduled or accessing them via hbogo.com, which will remain accessible until August 31.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A sequel to Serial Cleaner has been announced during the PC Gaming Show, and it's called Serial Cleaners. Despite what the name might suggest, it'll be a single-player only adventure--but this time you'll be playing as four different cleaners.This is a stealth-action game that, like its predecessor, will see you cleaning up crime scenes. It's set in the 90s, and will feature four distinct playable characters that you can switch between as you go. As in the first game, you're a mob cleaner, sent to crime scenes to dispose of evidence without getting caught. The trailer below only has a tiny bit of gameplay in it, but it shows off the game’s sense of style and a quick look at its isometric perspective and updated graphics. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It appears the rumors are true: Call of Duty: Warzone is introducing a 200-player mode. Some free-to-play Warzone players recently discovered an image that shows references to three modes that have not been officially announced for the battle royale game.The three modes include BR 200, Plunder 200, and BR Juggernaut. The Juggernaut mode was teased in the Season 4 roadmap, but the 200-player modes have never been confirmed. However, Infinity Ward said in an interview that a 200-player mode was coming, eventually.Currently, Warzone is capped at a maximum of 150 players per match. The titling of the rumored 200-player modes suggests they will include a 200-player variant of the regular Warzone mode and a 200-player version of the Plunder mode where you try to collect the most cash.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

These games that were announced during the Guerrilla Collective and PC Gaming Show events all have one thing in common--they're playable now. We're talking fan-favorites like Slay the Spire, high-octane picks like Rigid Force: Redux, and classics like Persona 4 Golden. We've also rounded up some other games that are launching in the coming days to give you something to look forward to.Slay the Spire - iOSSlay the Spire is LIVE on the Apple store now for iPhone and iPad! https://t.co/lnxaIIsuxD pic.twitter.com/D6pktRaEU5 — MegaCrit (@MegaCrit) June 13, 2020This deckbuilding rogue-like has become a bit of an indie household name, and it's finally found a new home on the Apple store for iOS devices. You can now take this game on the go with you for $9.99, and Android users can look forward to their own port soon. Ascend the Spire by fighting your way through bosses and events, armed with only your wits and your ability to pull together a killer deck.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

If you got the chance to play Valorant during its closed beta period, you may have gotten some time in with an early version of its ranked system and Competitive mode. Loading up Valorant now to see that Competitive mode is missing was probably a bit of a surprise--the only modes available to play at the moment are its default Unrated mode and Spike Rush, which was added at launch. So when is ranked Valorant coming out? And why did Riot remove it in the first place?Does Valorant Have A Ranked Release Date?Riot doesn't offer an official Valorant ranked release date, but you can expect its ranked system and Competitive mode to return in "a few patches" after launch, according to Riot's official blog. We don't know how long that will take, but Riot has been releasing patches at a fairly steady pace. We will keep you updated.Why Is Ranked Competitive Disabled In Valorant?Riot removed Competitive mode and ranks from Valorant at launch to further improve on the system, but also to give players who didn't get into the beta a chance to learn the basics.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A new trailer for Just Die Already was released during the Guerrilla Collective showcase, and it's an odd one. It even begins with developer DoubleMoose making a plea for Hideo Kojima to unblock their number.Seemingly making a playful homage to Death Stranding, the trailer for the old people mayhem sandbox game focuses on a naked man waking up on a beach that's covered in dead sharks and human body parts. Oh yeah, and the naked old man starts caressing one of the items he finds on the beach cause why not, right?"A demo of Just Die Already will be available during the Steam Game Festival, from June 16th at 10 AM PDT to June 22nd at 10 AM PDT," DoubleMoose writes on Steam. "Get a taste of this open-world mayhem sandbox game, solo or with up to three friends in online multiplayer. We cannot wait to hear your feedback (complaints welcome, even from seniors)."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Röki, an adventure game set against Scandinavian folklore, has been in development for numerous years, but it received a new trailer and release date during today's Guerrilla Collective stream.Out on July 23 for PC (and coming to Nintendo Switch at a later date), Röki tasks you with solving puzzles in a story about loss and redemption, taking place both in the waking world and through harrowing nightmares. In both, you're confronted by monsters with shadowy appearances, which can be overcome with the help of other friendlier creatures you find in the world.Röki's tale incorporates elements of numerous Scandinavian folktales, coloring in its world with a sense of wonder and magic. This is complemented by its colorful and striking cel-shaded art style, which brings its many monsters, big and small, to life.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Torchlight 3 has had quite a transformation since its time as Torchlight Frontiers, and players will finally be able to get their hands on the retooled action-RPG today. Announced during the PC Gaming Show, Torchlight 3 has entered Steam's Early Access program on PC, and it's available at a discounted $30 USD price.The first two acts of Torchlight 3 will be available initially, including boss battles, over 100,000 pieces of loot, and randomly generated environments. The amount of content will continue to increase as development on the game progresses."Player feedback is incredibly important to us, and we look forward to working with the community as we continue to expand Torchlight 3 to make it the best Torchlight title yet," said Torchlight co-founder and Echtra Games CEO Max Schaefer in the announcement.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Niantic has a ton of events lined up for Pokemon Go this month, including the returning solstice celebration and the bug-themed Bug Out. Now the studio has shared more details about the upcoming events, including what Pokemon and bonuses will be available during each.Solstice EventThis year's solstice event kicks off on Friday, June 19, at 8 AM local time and runs until 10 PM local time on June 24. Throughout the event, Pokemon associated with the sun and moon--such as Clefairy, Sunkern, and others--will appear in the wild much more often than normal, and you'll have a chance to catch a Shiny Clefairy in the wild.Naturally, Lunatone and Solrock will also be featured during the solstice event. Each is normally only available in certain regions, but they'll be appearing in three-star Raids and hatching from 5 km eggs in all regions. The Pokemon will also be swapping locations at different points throughout the event. You can see their spawn schedule below. Note that all times listed are local.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

During the PC Gaming Show, DayZ creator Dean Hall debuted his new game, Icarus. The survival game set in space focuses on resource-gathering and building settlements, with a few key ways it aims to set itself apart.In an interview, Hall said the team is trying to recapture the tense experience of first starting out in a survival game, when you're just beginning to find your footing. To that end, it focuses on "session-based" survival, so you'll always need to be scrapping from session to session.To begin with your sessions dropping onto the planet will be pretty brief, but they'll get progressively longer and more difficult. Depending on how long you make your session, your goals might shift with elements like day-night cycles and resource scarcity. You'll also be able to invite your friends over to your orbital ship as a social space.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Guerrilla Collective Digital Games Celebration is a multi-day livestream showing off the latest games releasing this year and beyond. The Day 1 event, the Guerrilla Collective stream, which included the Kinda Funny Showcase and Paradox Insider, was a solid start for the livestream, and there's much more to come in the days ahead.In the opening hours, we saw reveals for games like the System Shock remake, Baldur's Gate III, and even Vampire: The Masqurade: Bloodlines 2. There's was a lot to take in during this livestream, so for your connivence, GameSpot has put together a roundup all of the latest trailers that were revealed. Throughout the event, we'll be updating this article to add in new trailers shown off during the show. So with that, here's everything that was revealed during the event so far.System Shock RemakeBaldur's Gate 3Vampire The Masqurade: Bloodlines 2AlmightyFrostpunk: On The EdgeMetal: HellsingerWest of DeadRokiColt CanyonUltrakillNight CallOutbuddies DXGameSpot has officially kicked off Play For All--a celebration of all things gaming. Join us as we bring you the summer's hottest news, previews, interviews, features, and videos, as well as raise money for COVID-19 relief efforts and Black Lives Matter with the help of our friends from around the gaming world. Check out the Play For All schedule for more.Info from Gamespot.com