Thor and X-Men: First Class writer Ashley Edward Miller has come aboard to write the new TV show adaptation of the video game Myst, according to Deadline. Specifically, Miller is writing the pilot and will be the showrunner for the project.Miller also wrote episodes of Black Sails, Fringe, and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.As announced previously, Myst's co-creator Rand Miller and his brother Ryan Miller are producing the TV show, which is being made at the entertainment studio Village Roadshow. Robyn Miller, who co-founded Myst developer Cyan with Rand, is apparently not involved with the show.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Trials of Mana, an extensive 3D remake of the third game in the Mana series, is nearly upon us. In a new interview with Gematsu, producers Shinichi Tatsuke and Masaru Oyamada have given us some further insight into what to expect from the game, including its length and why co-op was cut.The game, which will use the same characters and story as the original SNES release (which only recently made it to the west as part of the Collection of Mana on Switch), doesn't feature co-op like the original did. According to Tatsuke, this is because the new third-person camera is used "to enhance the feeling of being immersed in the world," and couch co-op would ruin that."We also considered online multiplayer mode, but in order to do that, we would have had to incorporate additional elements specifically to make it enjoyable for online as well," he said, explaining that the game is better for focusing on being a single-player experience.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

At least for the time being, Netflix is worth more than Disney when it comes to stock price and overall value based on shares. Thanks to surging stock prices for Netflix as people stay home, the streaming company's total market capitalization reached $187.3 billion.This is just ahead of Disney's $186.6 billion valuation, according to numbers crunched by Variety. Unlike Netflix, Disney's share price has tumbled in recent weeks as the company has closed its theme parks and shut down its cruise lines. Disney's ESPN has also struggled as live sports are no longer taking place due to COVID-19 concernsWith more people at home, Netflix is expected to post subscriber gains when it reports earnings next on April 21. Netflix predicted 7 million new subscribers during the period, but this forecast came before the coronavirus outbreak, so the actual number might be higher.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Kelsey Beachum, the narrative designer for Outer Wilds, has a new job--she now works for Obsidian, the developer of The Outer Worlds. Yes, we've had to triple-check to make sure we're getting that right.Beachem, whose work on Outer Wilds was pivotal in it being declared one of the best games of 2019, has not said what game she'll be working on at Obsidian, but considering that Microsoft wants to turn The Outer Worlds into a franchise, it's likely that a sequel is being planned.If you're still mixing up these two game names, by the way, Beachum has a pair of handing mnemonic phrases for you.Guess what, fellow humans, Obsidian HIRED MY DANG FACEIt is my first week and I am SO EXCITED(Also don’t worry, I am working on a clearer mnemonic. Possibly: “Obsidian’s the studio I w*O*rk for, and they made The Outer W*O*rlds”?) https://t.co/3NkhMx79kN — Kelsey Beachum (@VanKelsing) April 15, 2020Both games are available now on Xbox Game Pass, as well as PS4 and PC.Info from Gamespot.com

Director Martin Scorsese (The Irishman, The Departed) is once again collaborating with Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro for his next film, Killers of the Flower Moon, and you could potentially feature alongside them--assuming you have a lot of money or incredible luck.Collider is reporting that a walk-on role is being offered via a competition, and it'll cost you to enter. It's up now on Fanatics as part of the All-In Challenge, whereby all proceeds will be donated to charities such as Feeding America, Meals On Wheels, World Central Kitchen, and No Kid Hungry.You can buy 10 entries for $10, 25 for $25, 100 for $50, or 200 for $100. Obviously each entry increases your odds of winning a walk-on role in the film, although there's a maximum of 200 entries per person.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

With the release of Half-Life: Alyx, VR headsets have been hard to find, but if you're still looking for one, then you'll be happy to hear the Oculus Quest is back in stock on the company's website. Unfortunately, the 128GB model is sold out, but the 64GB model is still available at $400. Both versions of the headset are identical aside from storage space--I have the 64GB model, and it's enough for storing plenty of games. All orders ship on April 23, so you won't have long to wait for your headset to arrive.The all-in-one Oculus Quest is a completely wireless device, giving you the freedom to experience and play VR games anywhere you want. However, it's also compatible with Half-Life: Alyx if you plug it into your PC. This is possible through Oculus Link, a technology that lets you plug your Quest into a PC with a high-speed USB-C cable and play Steam and Rift games as if it was a PC VR headset. Of course, you'll need a high-quality cable to do this. We recommend Anker's Powerline+ USB-C to USB 3.0 cable, which is what I use with Half-Life: Alyx. See the Quest at Oculus Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Half-Life: Alyx is out now, and according to GameSpot's Half-Life: Alyx review, it has "made good on its shift to VR [and] elevated many of the aspects we've come to love about Half-Life games." If you haven't gotten a VR headset to play it yet, you may be waiting a little while. Some of the best deals have now sold out, and if you want a Valve Index, then you're going to have to wait a couple months before your order ships--and that's if you place your order right now. Of course, Half-Life: Alyx isn't the only great VR game. There are now plenty of impressive VR titles, including Beat Saber, Superhot VR, Pistol Whip, and Boneworks--and more are on the way, including Phantom: Covert Ops and Marvel's Iron Man VR.Unfortunately, finding a VR headset, let alone a deal on one, is hard right now. The only headset that gets regular discounts. the Samsung HMD Odyssey+, is sold out everywhere, and Oculus's Quest and Rift S headsets are out of stock as well. You can find these headsets at a mark-up on Amazon, but we'd advise against purchasing any headset above its regular price. However, if you're interested in PlayStation VR, the great five-game mega pack is still available at Walmart with free shipping. You can see some of the notable headset offers below. We know there's interest in Half-Life: Alyx, so we've made a note of pointing out which ones will be ready to go for its March release date.Best VR deals and discountsOculus Quest | 64 GB for $400Ships April 23; compatible with Half-Life: Alyx via Oculus LinkContinue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

SXSW 2020 may have been canceled thanks to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, but that doesn't mean the shows and movies that would have premiered at the convention are lost forever. Amazon Prime has already picked up this year's movies and now Deadline reports that Vimeo will be providing a home for the TV pilots that would have debuted.These pilots are coming out of the SXSW Episodic Pilot Competition, which features seven new pilots, five comedies: Bored, This Isn't Me, Cooper's Bar, and The Dream. And two documentaries: Bananas, and Homecoming: The Journey of Cardboard. They are available to be streamed as of today on Vimeo's hub.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Capcom is rolling out another new update for Monster Hunter World's Iceborne expansion next week. Title update 13.5 arrives on PS4, Xbox One, and PC on April 23, and it introduces two new monster variants to hunt, along with new equipment to forge.First, Kulve Taroth is returning as the target of a new Master rank Event Quest. Players will have a chance to slay the Elder Dragon and craft new Master rank hunter and Palico gear with the materials they've carved from it. The materials could also be used to upgrade weapons that were obtained from Kulve Taroth Sieges.In addition to Kulve Taroth, Capcom is also introducing Arch-Tempered Namielle to the game, along with new equipment to craft from the materials it drops. As with Kulve Taroth, Arch-Tempered Namielle will only be available for a limited time as an Event Quest. You can find the Event Quest schedule on the official Monster Hunter website.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

PUBG Corp has released a new update for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, which has recently gone into Season 7. Update 7.1 sees the return of Vikendi, PUBG's snow-covered map that was removed back in Season 6 when Karakin was added to the battle royale game. It's not the same Vikendi you remember, however.As you can see in the image embedded below, the snow levels for Vikendi have been adjusted once again. Because of this change, both snowbikes and snowmobiles have also been removed and replaced with motorcycle and motorcycle with sidecar vehicles. Nine moving trains have also been added to Vikendi, which snake around and throughout the map and stop at 12 newly implemented stations. Catching a train offers a quick way of escaping the zone wall or just getting around.Not only has much of the snow left, several locations--like Movatra--are gone too.Locations around Vikendi have changed as well. Both the Tovar and Movatra landmarks have been completely removed, while the brand-new Cargo Depot has been added and Abbey relocated to where a small village once rested on Mount Kreznik. Additional means of cover have been added to the open streets of Volnova too, and Dino Park has been completely remade into the much larger Dinoland.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It's an interesting time to shop for the best VR headset. A slow start and varying approaches to virtual reality (including early portable headsets like the Google Daydream View and the Samsung Gear, which use Android phones), from companies like Samsung, HTC, and Google has finally given way to a more stable industry, and more importantly, some great games. There are quite a few great games on the platform, including the bold Half-Life: Alyx. The fact that this is Valve's first big VR game is only eclipsed by the fact that Alyx is the first entry in the Half-Life series since 2007. Because of that, interest in VR gaming has spiked considerably. Valve's own Index headset is accepting orders that are expected to ship in eight-weeks time, though thankfully, Oculus has also restocked its popular Quest VR headset. Oculus Quest orders will ship April 23-24, but be sure to act fast as quantities are limited.Yes, the Valve Index is a popular VR headset, but it's not the only one out there. Each VR headset out there right now has unique qualities like high resolutions, AMOLED displays, or built-in speakers. Most also come with touch and motion controllers, VR headphones, and more. We know it can be an intimidating purchase if you're not already plugged into the VR gaming community. That's why we're on the case to help you figure out which of the best VR headsets is right for you, depending on your needs.Whether you're looking for a VR headset you can play anywhere (and want something better than the Samsung Gear), a high-end headset for the most immersive experience and motion controls on your gaming PC, or something in between, there are plenty of options to choose from. While the early days of VR headsets had us choosing between the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, more companies have entered the space. Valve stepped out on its own with the Index, Samsung created a Windows Mixed Reality headset with the Samsung HMD Odyssey+, and Sony released its PS4-only PlayStation VR.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Animal Crossing players have applied their creativity to recreating some of their favorite video game words on their tropical islands, and the world of Pokemon is the latest to get the treatment. Japanese Twitter user @hinopika showed off an impressive recreation of Johto, the region that trainers explore in Gold, Silver, and Crystal, as well as their remakes.なつかしの ジョウトちほうへ・・・！！ ▼#どうぶつの森 #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch #ポケモン pic.twitter.com/KxS1qadBsK — ヒノッチ (@hinopika) April 14, 2020The island includes an impressive amount of spritework from the original game, as well as recreations of Johto's towns and open areas for training and catching Pokemon. It also features illustrations of Poke Balls, NPCs from the games, and even a few Pokemon, like Snorlax.Pokemon isn't the only game to receive a detailed Animal Crossing recreation. Twitter user @koumepo recently shared a tribute to EarthBound's Onett, which garnered a large response on social media. Another player molded their island in the image of Zelda: Link to the Past. As for Pokemon Sword & Shield, your opportunity to catch baby Pokemon such as Pichu and Togepi in a Max Raid is coming to an end soon, on April 15, so get on it if you're interested.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A new week means a new selection of movies getting their digital release to give you something to watch while practicing social distancing. With the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, many people are spending a lot more time at home right now, leading several movies to get early digital releases to enjoy from the comfort of your couch.This week is no different, with a little something for everyone. In all, there are five new movies out on digital this week, including the latest spooky Blumhouse film. Fantasy Island, which is a horror reimagining of the classic 1970s TV show, stars Michael Pena, Maggie Q, and Lucy Hale, among a long list of familiar faces, and is directed by Jeff Wadlow (Kick-Ass 2).You can also purchase Guy Ritchie's latest film, The Gentlemen. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, and Michelle Dockery, the action-comedy follows a high-profile pot dealer (McConaughey) as he attempts to cash out of the business and faces off against those who want to steal his empire.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick says the company is taking some big steps in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, including one surprisingly personal one. In an interview with CNBC, Kotick said he gave out his personal cell phone number to the entire workforce."About a month ago we sent out an email, from my email address, with my phone number and we encouraged every single employee that has a concern that relates to their health care to just contact me directly," Kotick said. "So far that's been working well, we've gotten a lot of attention, a lot of good care from all of our providers."Kotick went on to say that "a few hundred" have reached out to him directly, but that fortunately very few employees have tested positive for coronavirus. He also mentioned a few other initiatives Activision Blizzard is taking, including financial support for clinical trials and local hospitals near employees.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

There's a lot coming to Call of Duty this week across Modern Warfare, Warzone, and Call of Duty Mobile. Steel Legion continues in the mobile game, and the returning Gun Game is available for a limited time, among a couple of other new additions.You can now earn the newest Scorestreak, the Shock RC, in the Free Battle at Tier 25. This handy little RC car can detect nearby enemies and paralyze them with a continuous electric shock, allowing you to roll in and finish them off for an easy kill. Simply play matches and complete challenges to ascend the Battle Pass and earn the Shock RC for free.Season 5's Steel Legion continues apace.Meanwhile, Gun Game returns for a limited time this week. The long-running Call of Duty game mode rotates through a variety of weapons, with each kill unlocking a new gun for you to use. You need to get a kill with each weapon to win, but if you suffer the "humiliation" of being melee'd to death, you'll be knocked back a weapon.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com