[Update: EA has officially confirmed Star Wars: Squadrons following initial leaks. A full reveal is coming Monday, June 15 at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET.]The official Xbox website has leaked Star Wars: Squadrons, an as-of-yet unannounced game likely scheduled for reveal at EA's postponed Play event. The banner features a pre-order button, but the store page for the title is currently not live.Earlier this year another Star Wars game, titled Project Maverick, leaked on PSN. It was reportedly the same game that had been mentioned in a report by Kotaku in February, who stated that EA Motive was working on a "smaller, more unusual" Star Wars project.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

June is typically the best month for video game deals outside of Black Friday, and this year is no different. A barrage of summer sales are running now, including PlayStation's Days of Play, Xbox Deals Unlocked, and a massive Nintendo Switch Eshop sale. Another interesting sale launches this Sunday at Target, too. Once again, Target is offering buy two, get one free on video games, movies, books, and music from June 14 through June 20. Like usual, it's a mix-and-match promotion, so you can snag products across multiple categories.Amazon typically matches Target's B2G1 free sales, so we'll see on Sunday if we'll have two B2G1 free sales to browse. Unfortunately, Target has only teased a few of the products that will be featured in the promotion. However, considering the game shown in the ad is Final Fantasy VII Remake, it's probably safe to say this latest B2G1 free sale will definitely be worth checking out. We also know that PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch games will be up for grabs.We'll update this article with the best deals in the B2G1 free promotion once they become available. As always, you'll get the cheapest product for free, so you'll want to keep that in mind when making your picks.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

GungHo Online Entertainment's free-to-play ninja brawler, Ninjala, is shaping up as a quirky and unorthodox approach to 8-player multiplayer gameplay. While it has similar vibes to Nintendo's Splatoon, Ninjala leans heavily into its suite of bubblegum-based ninja powers that players can use to leap, wall-run, and fly across various maps to get the upper-hand against their enemies in battle. Ninjala's more significant focus is on its online gameplay; however, the developers have plans in store for a single-player story mode and new content beyond the game's launch on June 24 for the Nintendo Switch.In an exclusive with GameSpot for our Play For All event, developer GungHo Online Entertainment has shared the first gameplay for Ninjala's story mode add-on for the free-to-play game, along with a trailer revealing what's to come in updates for the game in season 1. Ninjala's story mode will be a premium add-on for the free-to-play game. As of right now, the price for the single-player content hasn't been set.With an evolving story told through comic book-style panels, you'll dive into standalone missions that have you use your ninja-gum powers to explore levels and battles foes. Playing the story mode will also earn you additional rewards, which can be used to customize and upgrade your characters for online battles. GungHo Online offered the first glimpses of Ninjala's narrative in the first episode of an animated short series earlier this year. The developers plan on keeping the plot progressing in the future. GungHo Online CEO and president Kazuki Morishita stated that the game's story and narrative would expand after its launch.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Sony revealed a ton of next-gen news during its PS5 reveal event, including the design of the PlayStation 5 itself. And while we finally know what the console looks like--and its design is certainly divisive, to say the least--one mystery among many is just how big the console is, both on the entertainment center and when compared to other systems out right now. Sony hasn't detailed specific dimensions yet, but gaming fans have taken to doing the legwork necessary to cull together some semblance of size for the upcoming PS5.To say that it's "huge" would be an understatement, if the myriad unofficial dimensions floating around the internet are anything to go by. A side-by-side comparison done by game consultant Callum Underwood on Twitter, in which he compares the sizes of modern consoles by their disc drives and USB ports, shows that the PlayStation 5 is a "big big boi." It's even bigger than the PlayStation 3, which was also massive for its time.oooh he a big big boi pic.twitter.com/gwI1yBT093 — Callum Uwunderwood (@DevRelCallum) June 12, 2020Taking it a step further, with some "hard" numbers, a Reddit post took the same approach--comparing systems by their disc drives and USB ports--and found that the PS5 towers over the Xbox Series X. Again, none of these numbers for the PlayStation 5 are official, but they suggest that the PS5 sits at just about 15 inches tall and 3.5 inches wide. For comparison, though Microsoft hasn't shared definitive dimensions yet either, a Digital Foundry report states the XSX stands approximately 12 inches tall and 6 inches wide.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Sony's PS5 event on June 11 revealed the sequel to 2017's critically acclaimed RPG Horizon: Zero Dawn will release on PlayStation 5. Horizon: Forbidden West will continue Aloy's story as she travels to new lands, encounters vicious new machines, and investigates some kind of plague threatening the post-apocalyptic world. If you never picked up Horizon: Zero Dawn back at launch--it released just days before the Nintendo Switch and Breath of the Wild, leading some to overlook it--now's a great time to snag a copy and catch up on the story.As part of PlayStation's Days of Play sale, Horizon: Zero Dawn's Complete Edition is on sale for 50% off at multiple retailers including Amazon, down to $10 from its usual $20. This is the best version of the game to buy as it gets you the base game along with its excellent Frozen Wilds expansion, which follows Aloy to a brand-new area with a new storyline, new gear and weapons, and even deadlier machines. The Complete Edition also gets you several in-game bonus outfits and item packs as a digital artbook.6477618 - Days of Play - Horizon Zero Dawn Horizon: Zero Dawn $10 (was $20) Also on sale at: Best Buy, Walmart, GameStopContinue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

With Sony finally revealing the PS5, we were treated to a plethora of new game reveals for the launch and well beyond. So which games can you expect to pick up on day one, and which are still years away?The large majority of what Sony had to show last night also didn't have firm release dates attached, with many either stating a target release year or nothing entirely. There were a handful penned for Holiday 2020, including Spider-Man: Miles Morales, but many of the PS5's big exclusives, such as Horizon Forbidden West, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, and Gran Turismo 7, seemingly won't be ready for launch. Sony has also yet to reveal the price and exact release date of the PS5, and says that news is coming later.Here's when you can expect to see all the games featured in Sony's PS5 reveal.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Denny O'Neil, the famous comics writer of Batman, Green Arrow, and the Question has passed away. The legendary writer was 81. O'Neil is considered one of the all-time great comic book writers and editors.His runs with Neal Adams on Batman and Green Lantern added so much mythology to the world of DC at large with creations like Ra's al Ghul, Jon Stewart, and across the aisle at Marvel with Madame Web and Hydro-Man, just to name a few.He also had a hand in such notable comic book moments such as the death of Jason Todd, and oversaw Frank Miller's ironic run on Daredevil in the 80s.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Xur is back in Destiny 2 for the Season of Arrivals, and it seems the presence of the Pyramid ships has somehow improved his inventory. This week, Xur's Exotic offerings feature random rolls with higher stats than ever before--where his gear's stats used to total in the high 40s or low 50s, they're now averaging 60. Here's what Xur has to offer and where you can find him.Head to Nessus to find Xur this week, hanging out in Watcher's Grave. For his weapon, Xur is offering Black Talon. Hunters can pick up the Raiden Flux chest armor; for Titans, there's the Synthoceps gauntlets; and for Warlocks, Xur has the Prometheum Spur leg armor.Xur LocationStart by spawning in at Watcher's Grave and hop on your sparrow. Head northwest toward the center of the area, where you'll spot Calus's golden barge. Climb aboard and look for Xur hanging out on the deck.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Pokemon Sword and Shield's first DLC expansion, The Isle of Armor, arrives on June 17. Ahead of its release, the Pokemon Home cloud service will be going down for maintenance.The maintenance period is expected to begin at 2 AM PT / 5 AM ET / 9 AM UTC and last until 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 2 PM UTC, according to a news update within the app. During this time frame, both the Switch and mobile versions of Pokemon Home will be inaccessible, and you'll need to update both versions after the maintenance concludes to continue using them.Presumably, this update is to accommodate the new Pokemon that are being introduced in Isle of Armor, including the new Legendary, Kubfu, and Galarian Slowbro. That expansion is set to arrive that same day, June 17, and while The Pokemon Company has not yet confirmed when it will go live, it likely won't be too long after the Pokemon Home update.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Predator: Hunting Grounds' free update for June adds new customization options and increases the level cap, developer Illfonic announced in a PlayStation Blog post.The free June update for the asymmetrical multiplayer title where four soldiers square off with the Predator is live now, making Dutch's QR5 and knife available to all players. The weapons were previously only available with purchase of the Dutch 2025 Pack, which included the weapons and a premium skin featuring Dutch, Arnold Schwarzenegger's character from the 1987 film.A variety of tints, skins, and shaders have been made available as well. The full list is as follows:Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Sony has finally shown off the first look at the next-generation of console gaming during its PS5 reveal event, where we also got a glimpse at the system's divisive design. But during the dizzying conference, it might've been difficult to track which of the announced PlayStation 5 games is exclusive to the upcoming console or will eventually make its way to other platforms, namely the Xbox Series X.So we've rounded up every game that was announced during the PS5 event to help you discern its exclusivity. Among the list, below, seven are full-console exclusives while 12 are timed. This means that, for some period of time, they will be unavailable on other consoles. It's unclear how long these timed exclusives will last, as Sony nor the developers have clarified that yet. However, some--such as Grand Theft Auto V, NBA 2K21, and Resident Evil Village--have already been confirmed as coming to PC and Xbox Series X too.Every PS5 Game Confirmed (So Far)Full Exclusive TitlesContinue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

GOG's massive Summer Sale has been going on for some time now, and while it'll come to a close on June 15, it has some especially good deals on offer in its last few days. Notably, The Witcher Universe Collection bundle, which compiles all of The Witcher games, is on sale for its best price ever, saving you $83 on the entire collection. Normally $110, the bundle is available for just $27 right now.The Witcher Universe Collection gets you The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's Game of the Year Edition, which includes the Hearts of Stone and Blood & Wine expansions with up to 50 extra hours of storytelling along with access to all DLC content. The bundle also includes exhanced versions of The Witcher and The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, plus bonus content for each like making of videos, soundtracks, and more. Finally, you'll also receive Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, a narrative-driven single-player game that includes puzzles and card battle mechanics, and The Witcher Adventure Game, a digital adaptation of developer CD Projekt Red's Witcher board game. Each game is also on sale individually, if you're only interested in picking up one or two titles. See Witcher bundle at GOG Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

GameStop has an excellent offer running today that can help you snag some great games at an incredibly cheap price. The retailer has included a good number of pre-owned games in its latest 2 for $15 deal. Some of the featured games are Ratchet & Clank, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, and Monster Hunter World. The 2 for $15 offer only runs for today, so be sure to snag the games you want as soon as possible.If you're excited after yesterday's PS5 reveal event, then you can catch up on some of the series featured. Ratchet & Clank on the PS4 shows how the two beloved characters met as well as their first adventure together. It's the perfect starter if you're looking forward to Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart on the PS5. Resident Evil 7, on the other hand, gave us a new protagonist, perspective, and locale that surprised many with how engaging and scary it was. Resident Evil Village continues that story, so it's an excellent time to catch up.Of course, there are plenty of great games on the PS4 and Xbox One that are still worth playing, including Monster Hunter World, Dark Souls III, and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. The remake of the first Yakuza game, Yakuza Kiwami, is also featured in the buy 2 for $15 deal. All of the Yakuza games are now available on PS4, so there's never been a better time to jump into the series.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

With the movie Artemis Fowl arriving on Disney+, skipping a theatrical release because of the COVID-19 pandemic and theater closures, another Disney film is following suit in the upcoming months. The One and Only Ivan will be skipping cinemas and arriving on Disney+ on August 21.Based on the book of the same name by Katherine Applegate, the film follows Ivan (Sam Rockwell), a silverback gorilla who lives in a communal habitat in a shopping mall with Stella the elephant (Angelina Jolie) and Bob the dog (Danny Devito). A newcomer to the habitat reminds him of his life in the jungle which has Ivan questioning his past and where he wants to be. The film also features Helen Mirren, Chaka Khan, Mike White, Brooklynn Prince, and Ron Funches."The world has changed in a heartbeat. People all over the globe have shared important, life changing experiences in ways we have not seen for a century," said director Thea Sharrock. "In response to this, I am so happy that we can share Katherine Applegate's delightful and original story, The One and Only Ivan with the world this August on Disney+, bringing some joy through this unique movie of true friendship, inspired by a true story."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Pokemon Company is donating at least $5 million to nonprofit organizations worldwide in response to the slaying of George Floyd and the protests that followed. The donations will be given with the purpose of improving the lives of children with a focus on "diversity, equity, and inclusion."The donations will be made following Pokemon Go Fest 2020, the company announced in a tweet. Pokemon Go developer Niantic also pledged to donate the proceeds from Go Fest 2020, with a $5 million minimum donation.pic.twitter.com/66Z1fidAYV — Pokémon (@Pokemon) June 12, 2020The Pokemon Company said in a follow-up tweet that it will be sharing a list of the charities receiving the donations. The Pokemon Company previously made donations, alongside companies like EA and Ubisoft, with $100,000 to both the NAACP and Black Lives Matter.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com