Chapter 8 of Final Fantasy 7 Remake gives you a break from the main story to expand on Cloud's clientele as a mercenary. Like Chapter 3 before it, the section has a bunch of side-quests for you to complete, if you so choose (and your performance will actually have effects on Aerith's look in Chapter 9). One of the more confusing side-quests is "Weapons on a Rampage," because it requires you to hunt down some specific enemies in the large, maze-like area known as Nuts 'n' Bolts Hills.Below is everything you need to know to find the wayward Shinra weapons, take them down, and complete "Weapons on a Rampage" in Chapter 8.If you need more help, check out the rest of our Final Fantasy 7 Remake guides. You can also read our Final Fantasy 7 Remake review, which gave the game a rare GameSpot 10.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Riot Games' new shooter Valorant is only in closed beta, but the game is already tearing up the charts on Twitch. As part of a continued rollout of updates, Riot has uploaded a developer diary that examines how the studio is putting a great degree of care into the game's netcode, which is often a sticking point for hardcore first-person shooter fans.In the video, technical director Dave Heironymus and technical engineering lead David Straily demonstrate the contrast between 64-tick servers and 128-tick servers by using hitboxes to show the difference between how the client and server see any given gun-shot. They also discuss how laggy netcode can lead to what they term "peeker's advantage," where a player peeking around a corner has more time to attack an opponent that they see due to the latency between their client and the opponent's client.The developers also mention Riot Direct, which is a program that they describe as "Riot's own ISP." Essentially, over the past few years, Riot has made a concerted effort to make deals with existing ISPs and communications companies like Zayo Group in order to make their games work better at a network level. While the video doesn't go into much detail, there are several blog posts that discuss the technical details on Riot's site.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

With many people under shelter-in-place orders due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, there are fewer ways to stay active and get in your daily exercise. Now more than ever, fitness-oriented video games like Ring Fit Adventure and Beat Saber have become crucial ways for people to get their body moving while they're stuck inside day in and day out. Unfortunately, Ring Fit Adventure is currently sold out everywhere, and virtual-reality games like Beat Saber aren't accessible if you don't have a VR headset.Enter: Just Dance, a motion-based dancing game available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and even Stadia. For a limited time, you can get a free month of Just Dance Unlimited, the game's subscription service that unlocks over 500 songs from previous games, so there's honestly no better time to grab the game and get moving.To get a free month of Just Dance Unlimited, you need to own a copy of Just Dance 2020, the latest game in the series. Fortunately, Just Dance 2020 is on sale on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch right now, and Google happens to be offering two free months of Stadia Pro.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

With Gears Tactics getting ready to hit PC on April 28, developers The Coalition and Splash Damage have shared a brand-new launch trailer that sets the stage for the spin-off's story and gameplay.The trailer, embedded below, shows some of Gears Tactics' gameplay elements, including the classes, skills, and enemy encounters you can expect. It also introduces the game's characters, as well as the rewards you can earn (without participating in microtransactions because Gears Tactics doesn't have any). There's plenty of customization, ways to extend turns, some lighthearted humor, and more in the trailer as well.Subscribers to either Xbox Game Pass for PC or Game Pass Ultimate can pre-install Gears Tactics on Windows 10 PCs right now. Those who purchase Gears 5 before April 28 will save 15% on Gears Tactics.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Nintendo Switch's Spring Eshop Sale is still going in full force, and now, a new publisher has entered the fray with a slate of discounts on its own games. Bandai Namco comes bearing deals on its large number of anime fighting games, action adventures, and much, much more. The Bandai Namco sale joins Ubisoft and Warner Bros. in the Eshop discounts, and it's scheduled to run from now until April 28 at 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET.Bandai Namco deals in a large variety of anime games, from those based on real series to original creations. Some of its most popular fighting games are featured in this sale, including Dragon Ball FighterZ for $15, My Hero One's Justice for $19.79, and Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy for $20--all three Ninja Storm games are also available at a discount separately. Dragon Ball FighterZ recently started a new season of DLC characters with the fused Saiyan Kefla kicking things off. Other anime games on sale include Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition for $30, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 Deluxe Edition for $12, and Doraemon: Story of Seasons for $35.The fast-paced, intense action game God Eater 3 is discounted to $30, while the horror platformer Little Nightmares: Complete Edition is $9.89; the quirky roll 'em up Katamari Damacy Reroll is $9.89; and the beloved RPG Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is $30. Little Nightmares 2 is set for release later this year, so it's the perfect time to jump into the first game and soak in its creepy atmosphere.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It was reported late last week that the XFL, the football league launched by WWE chairman Vince McMahon, has suspended operations, laid-off employees, and had no plan to return for another season. Now, it's being reported that the league has filed for bankruptcy. This all comes after the XFL cut its inaugural season short due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.News of the bankruptcy filing was first noted by The Hollywood Reporter senior editor Eric Gardner, who shared the filing on Twitter. The documents note Alpha Entertainment LLC, the company that owns the XFL, is filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, with McMahon appointed as one of the two "liquidating agents" that wrap up the company's business affairs.Here's the filing. https://t.co/imT052Rbci pic.twitter.com/O6dj6zB9sq — Eriq Gardner (@eriqgardner) April 13, 2020This was the second attempt to launch the XFL. McMahon originally launched the league in 2001, with it folding after the first season. In 2018, the revival was announced, with the first game taking place on February 8, 2020. Little more than a month later, on March 12, the league canceled its remaining games, joining the NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS in suspending or canceling its seasons. Additionally, the NCAA canceled the 2020 March Madness tournament.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Disney Plus is playing for keeps in the streaming wars, with a massive catalog of both classics and original content, as well as a handful of new releases recently expedited to digital thanks to the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. There's plenty to watch on the platform--as long as you don't mind some uh, interesting censorship.Allison Pregler recently uncovered one such instance on Twitter in Disney's 1984 classic Splash, starring Daryl Hannah and Tom Hanks. Hannah, who plays a mermaid-turned-human named Madison, has one brief scene where her (currently human) butt is briefly exposed as she runs back toward the ocean. This, apparently, was far too scandalous for Disney Plus, so they opted to do the only thing they could do: utilize some absolutely bizarre looking CGI hair to hide poor Madison's rear-end.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Another mission awaits Cloud and Avalanche in Final Fantasy 7 Remake as you head into Chapter 6. This is one of the more labyrinthine areas of the game, and there are some important items along the way that are easy to miss--including one of the best Materia orbs you can find in the whole game.We're here to help guide you through that big rotting pizza with our Chapter 6 guide, taking you through every boss fight and helping you find every item, weapon, Materia, and collectible. And if you need more help, check out our FF7 Remake guide roundup for every guide we've got.Chapter 1: The Destruction of Reactor 1Chapter 2: Fateful EncountersChapter 3: Home Sweet SlumChapter 4: Mad DashChapter 5: Dogged PursuitChapter 7: A Trap Is SprungChapter 6: Light The Way WalkthroughAfter the opening cutscene kicking off the chapter, Tifa and Barret will head down the ladder to your left. Before you follow them, take a breather at the nearby bench and purchase whatever supplies you need from the vending machine behind you to the right. If you haven't purchased any Leather Bracers yet, now's a good chance to stock up to give your party additional Materia slots. Afterward, climb down the ladder, and then turn the opposite way from Barret and Tifa to open a chest with a hi-potion.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

No. In terms of the headline in question, Comic-Con is still a go. The annual pop culture event that brings in millions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of people to San Diego and its Gaslamp District is still planned for July 23-26, even with a social distancing order currently in effect as the global COVID-19 pandemic moves forward.The bigger question is "why hasn't Comic-Con been cancelled?"For those who have ever been to Comic-Con before, staying at least six feet away from someone else is a near impossibility. There is nowhere in the convention area where that is an easily achievable feat--unless you jump in the water. Comic Con International has stated that it is "monitoring the situation," as they remain hopeful that the show can go on.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It was a year ago that Netflix signed a deal with Dark Horse Entertainment to adapt the company's comic book titles into original series. Now, another comics company is working with the streaming service to create shows based on its works.Boom Studios has announced a first-look deal with Netflix to create live-action and animated originals based on Boom properties. In a press release, Netflix vice president of original series Brian Wright said, "[Boom Studios] characters are innately special, they're colorful, diverse and varied and their stories have the power to ignite something in all of us. We can't wait to bring these stories from the page to the screen to fans in every corner of the world."While no specific titles have been revealed for adaptation just yet, Boom has a big roster of original creations, including Lumberjanes, Something is Killing the Children, Once & Future, and Mouse Guard.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Call of Duty: Warzone developer Infinity Ward has provided an update on the cheating situation in the battle royale game and what's being done to get rid of the offending players.Writing on Twitter, the developer said it's now banned more than 70,000 players worldwide, which is up from 50,000. Looking ahead, Infinity Ward said it continues to release "dedicated security updates" to crack down on cheating even further, while the developer is also beefing up the in-game reporting tools. On that subject, Infinity Ward said more details will come soon.Based on what Infinity Ward announced previously, players can expect a "streamlined" UI in the future that should allow for a "more seamless reporting experience," Infinity Ward said. The studio did not share the full specifics of its plan, of course, as that could allow offenders to game the system. However, the developer said it analyzes and filters reports of potential cheating "based on key data."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

While Microsoft has yet to show any gameplay footage of Halo Infinite so far, the company has not shied away from showcasing the work that went into capturing the game's various sounds.The audio team at 343 Industries has been posting neat behind-the-scenes videos to the Halo Instagram and Twitter pages, and the latest of these videos have now arrived.The first is a very cool video that shows the audio team visiting a deserted mining town where they fired a propane cannon to capture sounds. Specifically, the audio team was looking to capture the sound reflections bouncing off the nooks and crannies of the derelict town.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Popular and prolific Australian graphic artist Boss Logic, whose real name is Kode Abdo, has revealed a mock-up of what a Cyberpunk 2077-themed PS5 DualSense controller might look like.Boss Logic has worked with some of the biggest brands in entertainment. In 2019, he created official posters for Avengers: Endgame and Aladdin, among others. His new DualSense design for Cyberpunk 2077 is quite stunning. It sports a fittingly cyberpunk aesthetic, featuring a leathery-looking color tones and a faded presentation overall. The centerpiece is a glowing bullet on the touchpad, with the world "Samurai" above it. Check it out in the image below.By popular demand #cyberpunk2077 #PS5 @CyberpunkGame @PlayStation pic.twitter.com/Or21V3Ex6y — BossLogic (@Bosslogic) April 13, 2020While this mock-up controller design does look impressive, it's not official. Cyberpunk 2077 has not even been announced for PlayStation 5 yet--though it seems very likely--so we'll have to wait a while longer to see if something like this might eventually become a reality.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Rick May, an actor with a small but illustrious list of video game critics, has died. According to an obituary posted by Rekindle School, where he worked as a teacher until recently, May suffered a stroke in February, and contracted COVID-19 while staying in a nursing home for rehabilitation. He was 79 years old.May had eight video games listed among his IMDB credits, including the role of Genghis Khan in Age of Empires II and the Soldier in Team Fortress 2 (including all related animated shorts). He also appeared in Pajama Sam 2, Freddi Fish 5, SOCOM II, and Claw.Image credit: Rekindle SchoolBut his most iconic role was one that spawned a strange meme. Rick May played Peppy Hare, the oldest team member and mentor figure in Star Fox 64. Rick May was the one who told players exactly when it was time to "do a barrel roll"--a rare example of voice acting on the Nintendo 64, and a line that would go on to be one of the most iconic in games.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Cyberpunk 2077 remains on schedule for release in September on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and developer CD Projekt Red is not expecting the ongoing COVID-19 crisis to pose a significant risk. Speaking on the company's latest earnings call, management said the game's physical edition should be available as scheduled, but there are concerns around one element in particular.The company said there are "some difficulties" related to the localization process. With recording studios closed, the team is unable get this work done."There are some difficulties with the localization process, specifically with recording some of the actors," the company said. "Most of the studios are closed down right now at least for the time being."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com