If you missed the mafioso open-world game Mafia 2 when it first came out in 2010, you might soon be able to play it on current-gen consoles for the first time. As first spotted by Nibel, entries related to the Mafia series have appeared on the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee site, including definitive editions for Mafia 2 and 3, and a complete edition for Mafia 3. These new releases would be on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.Mafia II Definitive Edition and Mafia III Definitive Edition listed for PS4/XBO/PC by Taiwan Digital Game Rating Comittee websitehttps://t.co/o7miAazg2x pic.twitter.com/CUec0QDa4Z — Nibel (@Nibellion) April 6, 2020Mafia 3, the latest entry in the series, first came out in 2016 to a somewhat-muted reception. While reviewers praised its storytelling--especially its protagonist, the black Vietnam vet Lincoln Clay, who wages a war against the Italian mob depicted in the first two games--others panned it for its simplistic mission structures and panoply of bugs. In our review, critic Scott Butterworth called it "frustratingly repetitive."According to Take-Two's latest earnings report, the developer behind Mafia 3--Hangar 13--is working on an unannounced game. While it could be a sequel to the series, given the fact that Mafia 3 shipped a record-breaking number of units, it's not at all clear as of yet. The CEO of Take-Two expressed disappointment in the game's review scores, and there were some layoffs at Hanger 13 following the game's release.Info from Gamespot.com

Grand Theft Auto Online, the multiplayer component of GTA 5, is bringing back one of its Halloween treats for a limited time. The Alien Survival Series and Peyote plants from the Halloween 2019 event are both back through April 13.Alien Survival ran for a limited time last year, consisting of seven Survival modes scattered around the map featuring armed aliens. Peyote plants are similarly bizarre, putting you into a hallucination in which you wake up as one of several animals--including a couple of secret ones like Bigfoot. You can snap out of the hallucination at any time and wake up in a hospital with awarded RP.This is the first time either has reappeared in the game since last Halloween, though Rockstar does seem to like occasionally embracing its wacky side.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

With so many of us around the world staying indoors right now, streaming services have never seemed so vital. Netflix is releasing a lot of great original content throughout April, and this week is no exception. We have the full list of the week's releases below, and you can check out the whole month's lineup here.The Big Show Show is the latest WWE series, and it was released today, April 6. It's a comedy in which Big Show plays a fictionalized version of himself, dealing with family life in Florida with his wife and three daughters after his WWE career has ended. It's a family show with a traditional sitcom format and should provide plenty of warm laughs.Anime fans will definitely want to check out Season 2 of Hi Score Girl, which releases on Thursday. The show focuses on a teenage gamer named Haruo and his relationship with her reclusive classmate and gaming rival Akira. Season 1 was released back in 2018, so it's been a bit of a wait for fans of this sweet and funny homage to classic arcade games, but it's finally (nearly) here.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A brand-new Inside Xbox livestream is scheduled to air on Tuesday, April 7. While it won't have any new details about the Xbox Series X, Xbox confirmed that the broadcast will cover a ton of games--like Gears Tactics and Sea of Thieves--as well as the tech specifications for its next-gen console.The broadcast will go live tomorrow at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET / 9 PM GMT. You can expect Xbox to cover a slew of games, present some surprises from its ID@Xbox and Xbox Game Pass banners, and more. Further, Jason Ronald, Xbox Series X's director of program management, will "discuss the recently revealed technical specifications and what they mean for gamers." The livestream is expected to last approximately 30 minutes or so and can be watched on Facebook, Mixer, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube. You can also check it out below. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

You can count on Amazon to match any and all of Target's buy two, get one free sales. Last week, Amazon followed in Target's footsteps with its games-focused sale, and this week Amazon is joining Target with a more broad B2G1 free sale on movies, books, electronics, and more. The Blu-ray deals in particular are worth looking into, especially considering we're all spending more time at home than usual.Several of last year's best movies are featured in Amazon's B2G1 free sale. Rian Johnson's phenomenal whodunit Knives Out is discounted to $19.96, and DC's thought-provoking Joker, one of GameSpot's favorite movies of 2019, is down to $15. If you're looking for wholesome content that will make you smile, the Mr. Rogers biopic A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is $15. For something completely different, check out the rigorously-paced Uncut Gems starring Adam Sandler.Every mainline Star Wars movie and the pair of recent spin-offs--Rogue One and Solo--are in Amazon's B2G1 free sale, and most of them are 4K UHD Blu-ray editions.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A new streaming service has arrived to keep you busy with original content while most people are spending their days at home. Quibi, the new short-form mobile video streamer launched on Monday, April 6, and does so with an impressive library of content.Still, in a world where Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and the rest are already dominating streaming, you might not know anything about Quibi, what it's offering, or how to watch it. Luckily for you, GameSpot is here to break it all down.What is Quibi?The new service is founded by Jeffrey Katzenberg, co-founder of Dreamworks SKG, and specializes in original short-form content--"quick bites"--that is made to be watched on mobile devices. Each episode runs under 10 minutes in length, with new installments being posted daily.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The third-person cover-based shooter Gears 5 will hold a free trial period across PC and Xbox One not long after developer The Coalition introduced a new update to the game.Gears 5's free play period runs from April 6-12 on PC (both Steam and Windows 10) and Xbox One for subscribers of either Xbox Live Gold or Game Pass Ultimate. Having an active membership with either subscription is the only requirement to play Gears 5 for free.Also available for free is Dave Batista's old WWE finisher, which can be acquired simply by playing Gears 5 now through April 20. And if that's not enough, you can also get a Batista skin for use in-game.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

If you've ever wanted to feel all those calories your Chosen Undead burns while they roll their way through those tricky Dark Souls boss-fights, you might soon have the chance. Super Louis 64, a streamer known for crafting or modding unusual controllers, has modified Ring Fit Adventure's Ring-Con to work on PC, and he posted several clips of himself using it to play Dark Souls 3.Hey happy Sunday y'all!Here's a project I've been working on a #RingFitAdventure mod for @DarkSoulsGame. Squat to heal? Jog to move in-game? Prepare to Exercise!⬇️ Explanation in the thread below ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/OVHtsSnmAw — Super Louis 64 (@SuperLouis_64) April 5, 2020According to his tweet thread, the mod checks whether or not the Joy-Con strapped to your leg is in motion--you can only use the left thumbstick to move when you exceed its threshold. You also have to perform a full squat to heal with your Estus Flask. In a future update, Louis says that he plans to use the Joy-Con's D-pad to adjust that threshold, to avoid fatigue issues. While the mod clearly works, Louis says he needs to make a few user-friendly modifications before he makes it available for public consumption.This isn't the first time that the streamer has used an unusual controller to try to beat Dark Souls 3. According to his website, he's beaten the game with a Dance Dance Revolution dance pad, a fishing rod, a DJ Hero turntable, and many, many more. For example, his YouTube channel has clips of him beating one of the game's hardest bosses with the bongos from the GameCube game Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Being stuck at home can suck, but the Switch has a lot of great games that can keep you busy. Some of these games work particularly well with a GameCube-style pad--like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Animal Crossing: New Horizons--and if you're a fan of the classic controller then Amazon has a great deal on the Fight Pad Pro for $20 or less.PDP's wired Fight Pad Pro controllers feature the designs of different Smash Bros. Ultimate characters, and four of them are on sale right now. This includes versions for Princess Peach, Luigi, and Link for $20 as well as a Mario design for $18.79. Each controller is functionally identical apart from the colours and emblem. See the Fight Pad Pro at Amazon Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Are you on the edge of your seat trying to figure out where Season 3 of Westworld is going after the latest episode? While the chances of something major being spoiled ahead if time are slim at best, HBO has revealed a few teases about what to expect from the second half of the season.The network has released episode titles and descriptions for Episodes 4-8 of the season. However, in traditional Westworld style, the little bits of information are as confusing as possible. Take a look at the titles and descriptions below.Season 3, Episode 5: "Genre"Episode description: Just say no.Airs Sunday, April 12Written by Karrie Crouse & Jonathan Nolan; directed by Anna FoersterSeason 3, Episode 6: "Decoherence"Episode description: Do a lot of people tell you that you need therapy?Airs Sunday, April 19Written by Suzanne Wrubel & Lisa Joy; directed by Jennifer GetzingerSeason 3, Episode 7: "Passed Pawn"Episode description: A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.Airs Sunday, April 26Written by Gina Atwater; directed by Helen ShaverSeason 3, Episode 8: "Crisis Theory"Episode description: Time to face the music.Airs Sunday, April 3Written by Denise Thé & Jonathan Nolan; directed by Jennifer GetzingerNaturally, you can theorize about what any of this means, but series creators Jonathan and Lisa Nolan are working hard to keep the mystery as alive as possible. It was noted, however, that Episode 8--the Season 3 finale--will be longer. It's set to run 75 minutes, compared to the hour-long episodes making up the rest of the season.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It's the season of spring sales--many storefronts are discounting fantastic games right now across PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC. If you're looking for discounts on Steam games, Fanatical just kicked off another big sale in time for Easter, marking down the prices on thousands of games.Fanatical's Easter sale includes the newly released Resident Evil 3 Remake, which follows S.T.A.R.S. agent Jill Valentine as she tries to escape Raccoon City's outbreak while evading the monstrous Nemesis. Capcom's latest remake is down to $46.79 as part of the sale, the best deal yet on this new release.If you're looking for a way to play board games online with friends while we're all social distancing, Tabletop Simulator is a fantastic solution. The Steam game allows you to play and create digital versions of board games on PC, and there are thousands of fantastic mods for many of the best board games. Tabletop Simulator is 50% off, with a single copy selling for $10 and the four-pack selling for $30. If you plan to play with others, the four-pack is absolutely worth snagging at this price.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The gaming industry has been moving toward a digital future for years now, but our current worldwide predicament has made digital games more vital. With shops closed and retailers like Amazon understandably prioritizing essential goods during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, digital is the way to go right now. Thankfully, the infrastructure is already set up for digital PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC games, so everything you could buy in store is available with the press of the button from the comfort of your couch. Even better? There are tons of great deals this week on digital games across all platforms, including discounts on brand-new releases like Doom Eternal and Resident Evil 3 Remake.All three console digital storefronts--PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and Nintendo Eshop--are hosting massive spring sales, discounting hundreds of incredible games. PC users can save at multiple storefronts, including the Epic Games Store and Fanatical, which offers Steam codes. We've collected all of the best digital game deals on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC in one place.Also, if you're watching your spending at the moment, we have a running list of every free game that's being given away to promote social distancing.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Capcom's reimagining of Resident Evil 3 has only been out a couple of days now, but the company already wants to know if fans want more remakes in its vein. A new survey aimed at the Asian market that ends May 31 includes two relevant questions:While it's not necessarily clear which Resident Evil game Capcom would remake next, there are two likely candidates. 2000's Code: Veronica continues the story of sibling protagonists Claire and Chris Redfield, and is generally considered the true sequel to Resident Evil 2. Though 2005's Resident Evil 4 stars Leon, another character from RE2, it took the series in a completely different direction, away from the evil Umbrella Corporation.Though both games have received HD re-releases over the years, the remakes of 2 and 3 draw heavy inspiration in their style and control schemes from RE4. By contrast, Code: Veronica is a half-step between the fixed camera angles and tank controls of the series' early entries towards its more modern formula, which makes it feel dated, even though it and RE4 were released in the same console generation. It's unclear whether or not a hypothetical Resident Evil 8 would follow more in the mold of the stripped-back first-person approach of Resident Evil 7 or hew toward the third-person action of the RE3 remake, which we weren't fully impressed with. In our review, critic Alessandro Fillari called it disappointing.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Traditionally, the big three networks (ABC, NBC, and CBS) have its late night talk show hosts compete against each other for ratings. However, considering the situation America is in right now, there's nothing wrong with bringing everyone together.On Saturday, April 10, airing from 8 PM-10 PM ET/PT, the networks will air One World: Together at Home, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, And Stephen Colbert, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The event will raise funds for the fight against COVID-19. The show will feature acts from music, sports, comedy and more, alongside interviews with WHO.Scheduled to appear on the show is Alanis Morissette, Andrea Bocelli, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong, Burna Boy, Chris Martin, David Beckham, Eddie Vedder, Elton John, FINNEAS, Idris and Sabrina Elba, J Balvin, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Kerry Washington, Lang Lang, Lizzo, Maluma, Paul McCartney, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan, and Stevie Wonder.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

After planning to move all of its in-person matches online due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the competitive Call of Duty League esports competition is finally returning this weekend.The 2020 Call of Duty League season will continue on Friday, April 10 at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET / 8 PM GMT. The broadcast will go live on the company's official YouTube channel, with the format pivoting to "a fully online production" with this new style "follow[ing] the original tournament structure," according to a press release.You can check the image below to see the home series schedule. The CDL also shared an updated 2020 schedule for the first games taking place this weekend.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com