Given CD Projekt Red's past works with The Witcher and its sequels, it should come as no surprise that the studio is continuing to push the limits of ratings boards with its latest game, Cyberpunk 2077.The ESRB has released its rating of the upcoming cyberpunk RPG, granting it a "Mature" rating with a very descriptive breakdown. The blurb mentions the game's in-depth character creator which, aside from letting you define the standard anatomical attributes, lets you go as far as determining the definition of your character's genitalia. The rating continues by detailing several scenes with strong sexual content, all of which will be in a first-person view.The rating also mentions several scenes in the game depicting excessive violence, including one instance where "players assist a character by hammering nails through his hands and feet." There are also notes on numerous fictitious drugs and alcoholic drinks that are available for purchase in the game, all of which will induce some effect on your character. You can read the full ERSB rating excerpt below.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The PlayStation Store hasn't slowed down with deals since its Spring Sale ended late last month. While you still have time to shop the Big in Japan sale (ends May 8) and Games Under $20 sale (ends May 12), a new sale has arrived with discounts on more than 250 PS4 games. Dubbed the Hidden Gems sale, it lets you save big on AAA games and indies that PlayStation thinks you may have let pass you by. The sale includes Control, one of GameSpot's favorite games of 2019, Journey to the Savage Planet, Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire - Ultimate Edition, and much more. You have until May 20 to grab what you want from the Hidden Gems sale, so you don't have to make your selections right away.We have to be honest: some of the games in the Hidden Gems sale don't seem all that hidden. In addition to offering Remedy's excellent action-adventure Control for $30, you can also save on the expansions for a little space adventure you may have heard of called Destiny 2. Forsaken is discounted to $15, while Shadowkeep is down to $21. Alternatively, you can grab the Destiny 2: Upgrade Edition--which comes with both major expansions--for $33.49.Destiny fans may also like Journey to the Savage Planet, a hilarious first-person shooter that launched earlier this year and is on sale for $18. We gave the breezy FPS a 7/10 in our Journey to the Savage Planet review. In a huge change of pace, you can pick up the richly-detailed RPG Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire - Ultimate Edition for $39.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The latest DLC for Bandai Namco's Dragon Ball FighterZ, Ultra Instinct Goku from Dragon Ball Super, is set to drop on May 22 for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.This form of Goku, after coming into harmony with his body, fights on instinct alone. He uses a variety of dodges and counterattacks to mix up his opponents, while also making ample use of his instant transmission to gain the upperhand. It looks like UI Goku will be his most advanced form in DBFZ yet. Check out his launch trailer below.Still, UI Goku serves as the game's seventh iteration of the legendary Z Warrior. Including the two fusions, Gogeta and Vegito, DBFZ now has just about every version of Goku that has been introduced in the anime and manga since its inception--with the exception of Super Saiyan 4 Goku, which is only seen in Kid Goku's level three super.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A new month is here, which means New Releases is taking a wide look at the biggest games May has to offer. There's a lot of variety, as the vocaloid crowd can get down with Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix, and Platinum Games fans can relive a cult-classic action game with The Wonderful 101: Remastered. That's not the only re-release on the horizon, either: both Star Wars Episode I: Racer and Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition also launch in May. Last but not least, Minecraft Dungeons is ready to be explored.Star Wars Episode I: Racer -- May 12Available on: SwitchThe racing game you might have played a long, long time ago is back. It's got modern controls, but you'll still be racing across the same tracks as Anakin Skywalker, Sebulba, and more. There's no online multiplayer, unfortunately, but you can race others via splitscreen or the Switch's LAN connection. PS4 players will sadly have to wait a bit longer, as that version of the game has been delayed.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

May is shaping up to be another busy month for Pokemon Go. In addition to the game's limited-time Throwback Challenges, developer Niantic has announced two more events that will take place this month, both of which will give you a chance to catch more Shiny Pokemon.First, Niantic will hold a Snubbull Limited Research event this Saturday, May 9, from 8 AM - 10 PM local time. Throughout the event, you'll be able to complete special Timed Research tasks that lead to encounters with the Fairy Pokemon Snubbull, and you'll also have a chance to catch its Shiny variant.The following week, Niantic will host Pokemon Go's second Incense Day. The event will take place on Sunday, May 17, from 11 AM - 5 PM local time. During that window, you'll have a better chance of attracting Water- and Dark-type Pokemon with Incense. Carvanha in particular will appear more often throughout the event, and you'll have a chance to encounter its Shiny version. You can read more about the events on the official Pokemon Go website.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

With theaters closed across the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, movie fans are having to enjoy their favorite past-time at home, using the wide variety of streaming services available. But for many audiences, the question remains about when they will be able to return to cinemas. It has now been reported that theater owners in UK are hoping that they might able to reopen by late June.According to Screen Daily, conversations are underway between exhibitors and the UK government about how and when to safely reopen to the public. The site states that industry bodies the UK Cinema Association (UKCA) and Film Distributors' Association (FDA) are developing proposals which will be presented to the authorities about the safest way to do this.UKCA CEO Phil Clapp stated that while discussions were underway, it was ultimately a decision for the government. "We have been in discussion with government on the safeguards needed to protect audiences and staff," he said. "We believe these could be in place in time for an end-June reopening. We are, though, aware that government will have a host of considerations when deciding on when to allow UK sites to reopen. We have no timeline on when that decision will be made."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Epic Games, the creator of the popular battle royale game Fortnite, has announced that Party Royale Premiere will go live on Friday, May 8 at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET on mobile devices, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The non-combative experience will feature live sets by Dillon Francis, Steve Aoki, and Deadmau5, as well as in-game events and free goodies just for logging in.Fortnite now has over 350 million registered players! In April, players spent over 3.2 billion hours in game. 🙌🥳Let’s keep the party going with our Party Royale Premiere LIVE on May 8 at 9PM ET featuring @DillonFrancis @steveaoki @deadmau5: https://t.co/H18c3UgBL1 pic.twitter.com/Cgt3r7LXQO — Fortnite (@FortniteGame) May 6, 2020There is no RSVP necessary to join in Party Royale Premiere's festivities. You just have to log into Fortnite on Friday to catch the show before it wraps up at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET. But if you happen to miss the live show, it will be rebroadcasted on Saturday, May 9 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET on the in-game Main Stage.Additionally, anyone who logs into Fortnite on any device between May 8 at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET and Monday, May 11 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET will receive the "music-reactive" Neon Wings Back Bling for free.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

With the release of a new trailer for The Last of Us Part II earlier, Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann has penned a blog post outlining the studio's excitement for the release, and what to expect from potential physical edition delays.The post, which appears on Naughty Dog's website, is full of praise from Druckmann for the hard work and effort the team at the studio have put in over the years. This follows a few weeks of chaos for the team, as The Last of Us Part II was delayed by Sony due to COVID-19 before most of its narrative beats were illegally obtained and leaked on the internet.There's also a tease that more might still be on the way leading up to launch, with Druckmann writing, "As we ramp up for this final stretch before The Last of Us Part II arrives in your hands, there's still more we're looking forward to sharing with you, beginning with the debut of our all-new story trailer that provides a brief look into the next chapter in Ellie and Joel's story."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Hank Azaria has spent 30 years playing some of The Simpsons' most beloved characters, from Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, and Apu to Dr. Nick, Superintendent Chalmers, and the Comic Book Guy. In a new interview with Conan O'Brien, Azaria discussed the strain some of these roles have taken on his vocal chords, explaining that he feels a sense of "dread" over the pain caused from performing characters like Duffman.O'Brien, who was a writer and producer on The Simpsons between 1991 and '93, asked Azaria how "tough" some of the characters are to voice. The actor mentions (in Duffman's voice) that playing the buff, sunglasses-wearing beer spokesman "will blow me out in a second" and that Azaria has "to save Duffman for the end" of a recording session because "it actually does hurt." He says he's "not complaining" about the work but goes on to mention that it's easy for him to lose his voice."I got in a screaming match with someone," Azaria recalls when mentioning a past accident that led him to insure his vocal chords. "I was in my car afterwards, and I was so upset, and I totally blew out my voice … and it didn't come back for almost two weeks, and I got really scared."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Every year, TV networks have to make the difficult decision of what gets renewed and what gets cancelled. During this time, the announcements come in large batches. On Wednesday, CBS announced its renewals and cancellations for the upcoming 2020-21 TV season.For the renewals, 18 continuing series were prime-time shows. Four of the renewed series we new for the 2019-20 season: All Rise, Bob Hearts Abishola, FBI: Most Wanted and The Unicorn. Meanwhile, Broke, Carol's Second Act, and Tommy--all shows in their first season--were cancelled. These announcements did not include CBS All Access original content. Most of what CBS renewed was familiar fare, including 60 Minutes, The Amazing Race, MacGyver, and more. Below, you'll find all the recently announced CBS shows.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Mortal Kombat 11 released just over a year ago; now, NetherRealm Studios' fighting game is back with its first expansion, Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath, which will release digitally on May 26 for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Stadia, with a physical version releasing this June in the Americas only. The Aftermath expansion adds new playable characters to the roster along with new character skin packs, but it also continues the story campaign with brand-new content, a first for the franchise.Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath's new epilogue storyline picks up right after the conclusion of the main game. Liu Kang has defeated Kronika, and he and Raiden are preparing to use Kronika's Hourglass to create a better timeline for all the realms. However, that's right when recurring antagonist Shang Tsung and his unlikely allies, Nightwolf and Fujin, show up to reveal a larger threat is at play.New playable characters are joining the roster in Aftermath, such as Fujin, the God of Wind who services as Earthrealm's protector alongside Raiden, and Sheeva, the four-armed, half-dragon queen of the Shokan race. Mortal Kombat: Aftermath also adds a new guest character: cyborg police officer RoboCop from the 1987 action film. While NetherRealm hasn't shared much info on how he'll fight, the original actor from the film, Peter Weller, will reprise his role for Aftermath.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fortnite continues to set record numbers for player counts, which is nothing new for the most popular battle royale title on the market. And now, developer Epic Games has revealed that the omnipresent colorful shooter has over 350 million registered players on mobile devices, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.In addition to the staggeringly impressive registered player count, Epic confirmed that April was a hot month for Fortnite, with players spending over 3.2 billion hours in-game.The news comes not long after Epic announced the in-game concert Party Royale Premiere, which will go live on Friday, May 8. The show will feature live music by Dillon Francis, Steve Aoki, and Deadmau5, as well as in-game events and freebies you can get by logging in on any platform. Party Royale Premiere will also rebroadcast on Saturday, May 9 for those who miss it.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Gaming keyboard makers HyperX and Ducky have announced a brand new collaboration. The two companies have created a new limited-edition mechanical keyboard, the Ducky One 2 Mini, which utilizes HyperX red linear switches housed by Ducky PBT double-shot seamless keycaps. It comes in a compact form factor, measuring in at about 60% of a regular keyboard's size. It costs $110 and is limited to only 3,700 units, and while you can't buy one for yourself at this moment, you will be able to soon: the Duckey One 2 Mini launches on May 12 at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET.Everything to the right of the 'Enter' key has been removed from the Ducky One 2 Mini, while the top row of functions have been moved to secondary inputs on the number keys. It features Ducky's 2.0 Macro support as well, allowing users to program and save up to six different macro profiles right on the keyboard. Its detachable USB-C cable also makes it a perfect keyboard for travel, small desks, and anyone who doesn't have a lot of space.Ducky One 2 Mini mechanical keyboard$110Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Microsoft's Inside Xbox livestream, the first in a series of Nintendo Direct-style presentations the company calls Xbox 20/20, will go live this Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET / 3 PM GMT. While the broadcast won't feature any first-party titles like Halo Infinite, the company will showcase Xbox Series X games from its third-party partnersThis includes the recently announced Assassin's Creed Valhalla, which remains the only confirmed third-party title to make an appearance during tomorrow's Inside Xbox presentation. Ubisoft confirmed an AC Valhalla gameplay trailer will be revealed then and Xbox general manager Aaron Greenberg said the livestream will be our first-ever look at Xbox Series X gameplay. Additionally, the livestream will feature developers talking about how they are leveraging the power of the Xbox Series X, confirmation of games that will use Microsoft's Smart Delivery service, and more.Xbox boss Phil Spencer teased a little more about the May 7 Inside Xbox livestream, tweeting that "all [the] games have never been seen in an Xbox show before." He later clarified in a follow-up tweet that "a lot of new games" will be making an appearance.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Because my worldview has been so thoroughly colored by video games, I can't help but look at the events of the past few days--namely, the smattering of anti-lockdown protests that have occurred around the US in response to stay-at-home restrictions--and draw parallels to one of my favorite games, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, which coincidentally celebrated its 20th anniversary recently. Since its debut, Majora's Mask has been regarded as perhaps the series' most divisive installment due to its smothering three-day structure and somber atmosphere, but one scene in the game seems particularly prescient now in the face of the coronavirus crisis.Minor Majora's Mask spoilers follow.Although Majora's Mask continues Link's adventures directly after Ocarina of Time, its story really revolves around Clock Town--a bustling city in the heart of the doomed world of Termina. In three days, Termina is destined to be destroyed by the falling moon unless Link can somehow avert this tragic fate and save the land.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com