Infinity Ward has share more details on the April 28 update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone, including the preliminary patch notes and the file size.In a blog post, Infinity Ward clarified that the update is about 15 GB in size, and it will be available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The update delivers the Data Pack 1, and it must be downloaded to keep playing the game. This appears to be a console-only update.In addition to the Data Pack, the April 28 update will include a series of bug fixes and changes (across console and PC). One of the big ones is that the speed and size of the Warzone gas circle has been "adjusted," but Infinity Ward did not provide any further details.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Days Gone, one of 2019's biggest PS4 exclusives, has been out for a year now, and developer Bend Studios is celebrating the game's success. In a new tweet, the studio revealed that players have racked up 200 million hours in the game, and showed off some other play stats.In the tweet, embedded below, Bend Studios thanks its player base for playing the game and using photo mode to send screenshots to them, and gives us some insight into how the game has been played.A year ago, players took their first ride on the Broken Road. Thanks for sharing all the great memories you’ve had in #DaysGone and amazing photo mode screenshots! We love all of you! 💕🏍️ pic.twitter.com/tFohFefdcy — Bend Studio #DaysGone (@BendStudio) April 26, 202045 million hoardes and 32 million infestations have been cleared, along with 30 million ambush camps and 30 million nero checkpoints. Photomode has been used by 1 million players, and 600,000 have opted for the advanced features. Along with this, players have earned 100 million trophies in the game, which is a huge number. Days Gone was not a huge critical success; it earned a 5/10 in GameSpot's review. However, it achieved some sales success, and has received some updates since launch. The game is set to remain a PS4 exclusive, despite rumors of a PC version.Info from Gamespot.com

The record-setting Avengers: Endgame released in theatres one year ago this month. It's a very different world today, with theatres closed around the world due to COVID-19. In a new interview with Deadline, co-director Joe Russo reflected on how he believes the movie theatre business will once again thrive, but there will complications in the coming years."Theatrical is going to be complicated over the next year or two, but we don't think it's going anywhere. We will always want that communal experience," he said.Joe Russo said the movie theatre business is facing greater competition from the likes of Netflix and other digital platforms, and this could shake up the traditional movie-going business. The quality of films released on digital platforms instead of in theatres is getting "higher and higher," Russo reflected. The newer, younger audience audience has grown accustomed to watching movies and TV shows at home on smaller screens. "This next generation isn't afraid to watch content on their phones and computers," he said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

In Final Fantasy 7 Remake, the Elemental Materia is one of the best Materia orbs you can get, as it can imbue either your weapons with elemental power and your armor with elemental defense. However, this Materia can be incredibly easy to miss if you're just gunning your way through the story without exploring every nook and cranny of each area. Below we detail where to find all the Elemental Materia orbs you can get and how it works.For more guides, check out our FF7 Remake guide and walkthrough roundup. Otherwise, be sure to read our FF7 Remake review.How Elemental Materia WorksAs mentioned above, the Elemental Materia is a handy way to imbue a party member's melee attacks with elemental power when attached to a weapon or increase their magical defense against a particular element when attached to armor. To explain, weapons and armor feature sockets that you place Materia into, and there are two variants of Materia sockets on weapons and armor: single, and linked.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Working from home can be tough, but one of the best things to make it easier is a great laptop that can handle your workload. Whether you're a graphic designer, video editor, or even a writer looking to multitask, the MacBook Pro is always a great option, and now Best Buy has an awesome deal on a higher-end, 2019 model. You can buy the MacBook Pro for $1,800, down from the regular price of $2,400. This deal is only available for today, and supplies are limited, so you'll want to snag it as soon as possible if you're interested. It includes free shipping and can arrive as soon as April 30 depending on your location.This particular MacBook Pro comes with an i7 processor, Radeon Pro 555X, and 16GB RAM, which makes it more than capable of handling your workday. If you're a content creator on YouTube, it also works great with capture cards. And while it boasts a 256GB SSD, you may want an external hard drive if you're planning on using a lot of storage space.MacBook Pro 15.4-inch, 2019 model$1,800 ($2,400)Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, social distancing has become a necessity to keep people from spreading the virus. It can be difficult to understand best practices for social distancing, however, and a free Minecraft map is offering training and an explanation on its importance.Blockdown Simulator, available in Minecraft's Java Edition, was created by the design and innovation company AKQA and sees a village overrun with infectious zombies. You can play as either an observer or a nurse, and there is a tower located in the middle of the village that can spawn more villagers or zombies, raise and lower houses, and unlock and lock doors. A hospital underneath the village can cure villagers of the infection, but there is limited space and other villagers must stay uninfected in order to avoid overcrowding.Though its creators say it isn't designed to simulate our real-world pandemic, Blockdown Simulator's aim is to show the important of social distancing and how failure to do so can leave healthcare workers unable to care for the sick.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

This article contains light spoilers for Final Fantasy 7 Remake.Folks who were playing Final Fantasy 7 Remake before I started were telling me, "Yo, this game's got some real Yakuza energy going on." At first, I took it with a grain of salt, doubting how a serious-looking game about radical environmentalism and fighting an evil corporation could reach the levels of outlandish charm of Sega's long-running crime-action franchise. I thought, maybe it's because FF7 Remake has side-quests to help build out the NPCs that embody its hub areas with similar stylings as Yakuza's Kamurocho or Sotenbori. But that's only scratching Midgar's surface.I often describe the Yakuza series as a journey through Japan's violent criminal underworld where "absurdist humor meets gripping melodrama starring an adorably naive but beefy man with a mean mug, fists of steel, and a heart of gold." I immediately fell in love with main man Kazuma Kiryu and how the series balances seemingly opposite ends of the tonal spectrum to make you laugh, cry, and cry from laughter. FF7 Remake doesn't quite hit the same extremes--which is fine--but when the game channels that energy, it gets it so right.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has evolved considerably over the last few years, as have its players. On PS4 and Xbox One, their collective skill level has increased to the point that the development team is implementing bots in order to make it easier for new players to get competitive.Implemented as part of the game's update 7.1, bots aren't being added to PUBG as a one-size-fits-all solution. Experienced players who perform better in battle royale matches will have a lower chance of seeing them than those who are struggling. Newer or less-skilled players are more likely to see them, and it will give them a chance to make it further in a match and practice late-game strategies such as defending a small area or placing traps.The development team created "navigation meshes" to cover every corner of the game's maps in order to guide the bots and prevent them from accidentally dying via environmental hazards. They'll still be able to navigate dangerous areas like normal players can. Bots will also consider bullet drop and trajectory when aiming at targets to make hit probability closer to a real player. They'll even target specific items as loot during each phase of the match, ensuring players will get worthwhile items after killing them.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A crop of Xbox One titles will be available to play for free until Sunday, April 26 for both Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass subscribers. The list includes Bleeding Edge, Madden NFL 20, and Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4.A ninja, a quarterback, and a bionic underground brawler walk into a living room. They enjoy Free Play Days.Join in: https://t.co/oylPkWmJWR pic.twitter.com/LOy2jLbkcq — Xbox (@Xbox) April 23, 2020All three games, part of Xbox's latest Free Play Days event this weekend, can be downloaded and played for free right now through the Microsoft Store. You must be signed in with your Xbox Live Gold account in order to see the available titles, but otherwise, they're yours to play until April 26 at 11:59 PM PT.Though not on the list proper, XCOM 2 is still available as part of this weekend's Free Play Days event. After the event lapses on Monday, April 27, you will be required to buy the games in order to continue playing them.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

For weeks, we've been tracking all the free games publishers have been giving away during the coronavirus pandemic, and the stream of freebies doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Players on Steam will soon be able to add another fantastic game to their library at no cost--for a limited time, Total War: Shogun 2 will be free to keep.The free-to-claim period for Total War: Shogun 2 kicks off Monday, April 27, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET and will last until Friday, May 1, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.In addition, you'll be able to snag even more deals on other Total War games and DLC next week, with discounts up to 75% off some games. The sale will include "selected historical Total War games and DLC," but unfortunately, it won't include Total War: Three Kingdoms or the Rome: Total War main games and DLC. The Total War: Warhammer games won't be included either. (Luckily, you can find Steam keys for all of these games on sale at Fanatical.) The Total War sale will run until May 4 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, and we'll have a better idea of what it includes come Monday.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Destiny 2's latest seasonal event, the Guardian Games, kicked off this week, providing a whole bunch of new bounties to complete as players face off to see which of Destiny's three classes is the best. The spirit of competition is nice, but winning is better--which is why you should drop by Xur this weekend and pick up some new Exotics that can help you get a leg up on your competitors. Here's where to find Xur and what Exotics he's stocking this weekend.Head to Nessus to find Xur this week, in the Watcher's Grave area. For his weapon, Xur is offering Fighting Lion. Hunters can pick up the Celestial Nighthawk helmet; for Titans, there's the Hallowfire Heart chest armor; and for Warlocks, Xur has the Sanguine Alchemy chest armor.Xur LocationSpawn in at the Watcher's Grave transmit zone and you're already almost on Xur's doorstep. Head northwest toward Calus's floating golden barge, which you can board from the back. You'll find Xur waiting on the western side of the deck.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

If you're looking for a new TV to get you through self-isolation, then Walmart has an excellent deal on a 4-Series TCL 65-inch 4K TV. The 4 Series represents TCL's budget TVs, and Walmart's discount on the TCL 65S421 brings the TV's price down to $428. That matches the best price we've seen for this particular model, but it doesn't end there. Walmart has bundled a Google Home Mini two-pack, which you can use in conjunction with the 4K TVs smart features. It also comes with free shipping and should arrive in three-to-five days.The TCL 65S421 also features HDR support, which means it can display a wide range of colours, making for bright and vivid images. CNET reviewed the 65S421's adjacent model, the S425, and had some good things to say about it. Critic David Katzmaier wrote that there are TVs with better image quality out there but contended that the S425 series "is still an excellent choice for budget buyers focused on streaming and simplicity."TCL 65S421 65-inch 4K Roku TV with Google Home Mini two-pack$428 ($496)Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Developer id Software has dropped a new Doom Eternal update for Battlemode on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. You can check out the full patch notes below.New BATTLEMODE balance changes are live and include updates on all platforms for Ballista base damage, & Lock-on Rockets damage and some demon-specific changes on consoles. Read full details here: https://t.co/L67K22gSa6 — id Software (@idSoftware) April 24, 2020The new Battlemode update makes some key changes to both the Slayer and demons. On all platforms, the Slayer's rocket launcher lock-on mod has had its damage reduced against demon players to give the opposition an actual fighting chance. The Slayer's Ballista crossbow has also had its damage reduced against demon players, but this adjustment is only available on PC.Id Software also made some tweaks to the demons that are console specific. The Revenant's upgraded rocket barrage attack has had its effectiveness altered, the number of rockets available from the upgrade has been reduced to 24 projectiles, and its cooldown has been increased to 11 seconds. The Pain Element had one adjustment: decreasing the cooldown from its dash to eight seconds.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Note: This post contains spoilers for late-game bosses in Final Fantasy 7 Remake, so if you haven't completed it, read on at your own risk.Fighting your way through Final Fantasy 7 Remake's Chapter 18 to finish the game is only the beginning--once you've bested it, you can return to the game on Hard Mode for some serious challenges. Those include unlocking Chadley's final summon, checking out all the different scenes in Chapter 14, and defeating the optional Pride and Joy Prototype boss. If you want to compete on Hard Mode, you're going to need to upgrade your weapons, and late in the game, the only way to earn more upgrades is to find collectibles called Manuscripts.You'll come across some Manuscripts in FF7 Remake's normal mode, but to track down them all, you'll need to complete a bunch of side-quests and take on some tough Hard Mode bosses. Here's where to get every Manuscript in the game for each character.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

In the weeks since the coronavirus pandemic began and much of the world has been confined to their separate houses, Nintendo Switch hardware has been notoriously difficult to find. This has been chalked up to increased demand as people look for ways to occupy their time from home, but another factor appears to be playing an outsized role: automated buying bots.Vice reports that one of these automated tools is free, and specializes in purchasing Nintendo Switch hardware from Walmart and Best Buy. Though it was created for resellers to snatch up stock before regular consumers get a chance, some people appear to have also turned to it to get their own personal Switch. A Discord set up to help guide users through the process has had up to 1,000 users in recent days, according to the report.The shortages at retail stores have also led to inflated reseller prices, with sellers sometimes asking for hundreds of dollars more than the suggested MSRP. The Switch Lite has been slightly easier to find in regular retail channels, and bundles are currently still available through GameStop. Right now you can also find a Switch Lite at Best Buy, and keep an eye on our frequently updated guide on where to buy a Switch.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com