Destiny 2 players who were excited for the return of the Trials of Osiris tournament this weekend are going to want to hold off from jumping into the game's toughest PvP activity. A new bug is preventing the Trials from dropping its loot, and Bungie says you'll have to wait until Saturday night to replay the tournament if you want your rewards.Bungie tweeted Friday that it was investigating a bug that prevented Trials from dishing out its special, Trials-themed loot drops, a bug the GameSpot Trials verified after we ran some matches ourselves. Bungie's latest update on the situation has a fix, of sorts. The weekly challenges for Trials are going live at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET on Saturdays from here on out, it seems, rather than at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET on Fridays with the daily reset.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

As a kid, I would sometimes play a little game with myself. I grew up in the suburbs, where nothing was ever particularly exciting or dangerous, and so to give myself a thrill while walking home, I'd pretend as if I were being chased by a murderer. Despite being a figment of my imagination, the thought of the pursuer nipping at my heels would send me into a frenzied dash for home. My chest would feel tight, my palms would sweat. I wouldn't dare turn around, because to do so would be to confront certain death.This is precisely what it's like to play Doom Eternal on higher difficulties, only this frightening experience eventually leads to a different type of relief. It's not that of escape as you safely make it inside your front door, but the type of relief you get by eviscerating a ton of demons in the most brutal way possible.I loved 2016's Doom, but I would always make a plea to anyone I recommended it to: Give it a real chance on a harder difficulty, specifically Ultra-Violence. I'm not the sort of person who thinks you never really played Halo if you didn't beat it on Legendary, but harder difficulties in Doom emphasized the frantic combat and constant movement that distinguished it from most other shooters. You were never safe and had to keep moving to survive, carefully picking your spots to engage or pull off a Glory Kill to restore your health.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Animal Crossing: New Horizons takes place on your very own deserted island, and as such, you have to work for some of the things you want. Luckily, the game gives you most of the tools you need right away. However, the shovel is notably absent from the start. Here's how to get it.First, you're going to need a fishing rod or a net. Catch five different bugs and/or fish and give them to Tom Nook at Resident Services; he'll call up his friend Blathers the museum curator, and Blathers will show up on your the next day. There's nothing you can do to accelerate this part, so you'll just have to go to wait.Once Blathers has set up his tent, go talk to him--he'll give you the DIY schematics for the shovel. You'll need hardwood to make it, so take a flimsy axe to some trees to get wood (don't worry, it won't chop down the tree). Once you have enough, you can craft a shovel at any DIY bench.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Square Enix has joined the growing number of publishers offering free games to pass the time while we practice social distancing. From now until March 24, you can grab a pair of Tomb Raider games--the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot and Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris--completely free of charge on Steam, and they are yours to keep.Tomb Raider (2013) reinvigorated the classic action-adventure series, offering a new origin story that chronicles Lara's turn from an academic to a burgeoning explorer. Often compared to the Uncharted series in terms of style and gameplay, Tomb Raider features a stellar campaign with excellent combat mechanics and plenty of secrets to uncover. If you somehow haven't played it yet, now's the perfect time. Both Tomb Raider sequels are also steeply discounted on Steam. Rise of the Tomb Raider is down to $9 and Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is $19.58.The 2014 Tomb Raider spin-off Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is a different kind of adventure. Whereas Tomb Raider offers an engrossing single-player campaign, Temple of Osiris leans into arcade co-op action and is lighter on story. Played from an isometric perspective just like its predecessor Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Temple of Osiris sees you and up to three friends exploring Egyptian tombs filled with gods and monsters to vanquish. You can play drop-in-drop-out with friends and family either online or locally.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Doom Eternal's fourth mission has you mounting an assault on the Doom Hunter's base. Below you can find a walkthrough detailing how to get through its deadly demonic threats. For walkthroughs of Doom Eternal's other chapters, check out our guide hub collecting what we have up so far. We'll be publishing more in subsequent days. But if you're looking for more basic Doom Eternal tips, be sure to read our guide detailing everything you should know before playing. Otherwise, you can read our Doom Eternal review in progress.Mission 4 Walkthrough -- Doom Hunter BaseThis mission begins on a train, so kill all of the Soldiers and Imps here--using the Rocket Launcher to make short work of the Mancubus--and then follow the waypoint to detach a carriage and pull into the station.Climb up the left hand side to reach the platform and defeat the enemies waiting for you. From here, follow the waypoint to jump and wall climb your way to the other side. Head through the door and you'll encounter a Pinky for the first time.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Paramount Pictures' Sonic the Hedgehog will become available to purchase very soon. The film production company announced that the family-friendly adventure movie can be bought on digital storefronts on March 31, while those waiting for the 4K UHD, Blu-ray, or DVD physical releases can grab the film on May 19.The digital, 4K UHD, and Blu-ray releases all come packed with a bunch of extras, including commentary from director Jeff Fowler and Sonic voice actor Ben Schwarz, bloopers and deleted scenes, a Dr. Robotnik character breakdown by actor Jim Carrey, and more. You can check the full list of bonus features below.On top of all of this, the 4K UHD digital and physical releases of Sonic the Hedgehog come with Dolby Vision, a format that "brings entertainment to life through ultra-vivid picture quality with spectacular colors, highlights that are up to 40 times brighter, and blacks that are 10 times darker," according to a press release. Further, these two versions also pack in a Dolby Atmos soundtrack "remixed specifically for the home to place audio anywhere in the room, including overhead."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Ori and the Blind Forest was a delight in 2015--a tough-as-nails combination of a metroidvania structure and Meat Boy-like demands with a surprising amount of heartfelt heft. Five years later, Moon Studios' followup, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, is every bit as graceful and lovely as its predecessor, even if some of the emotional beats and exploration feel a little less novel the second time around.Will of the Wisps picks up almost immediately where Blind Forest left off, with Ori's patchwork family unit welcoming a new member, the owlet Ku. The family is happy and loving, but Ku wants to fly and Ori wants to help her. Soon the two are swept off in a gale to a new forest deep with rot, which begins the adventure in earnest.Because this setting is disconnected from the one in Blind Forest, the geography is new, yet familiar. The painterly imagery is comforting, especially in the opening hours as you explore similar biomes. They're beautifully rendered again, but a little samey if you've played the first game. After a while, Will of the Wisps opens up to more varied locales, like an almost pitch-black spider's den or a windswept desert. The theme throughout the story is the encroachment of the Decay, a creeping evil that overtook this neighboring forest after its own magical life tree withered. But if it's meant to be ugly, you wouldn't know it from many of the lush backgrounds--especially in the case of a vibrant underwater section. Ori is often swallowed up by these sweeping environments, emphasizing just how small the little forest spirit is compared to their massive surroundings.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Come one, come all! Navigate the Super Gore Nest in Doom Eternal's fifth mission! This game really is something else with location names as wonderfully over-the-top as this. Regardless, after your first big boss fight against the Doom Hunter during the fourth mission, it should please you to know this mission is more navigation and battle arena heavy. So get ready!Below you can find a walkthrough detailing how to get through the fifth mission. For walkthroughs of Doom Eternal's other chapters, check out our guide hub collecting what we have up so far. We'll be publishing more in subsequent days. But if you're looking for more basic Doom Eternal tips, be sure to read our guide detailing everything you should know before playing. Otherwise, you can read our Doom Eternal review in progress.Mission 5 Walkthrough -- Super Gore NestGo through the train carriage, hang a right, and jump on the train hanging over the ledge to reach the next platform. Enter the combat arena and take out the Zombies and Imps before testing out your newly acquired Ballista on the approaching Mancubus. The Ballista's powerful single shot is useful for taking out larger enemies.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

So you've found yourself choosing the peaceful embrace of living on a deserted island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. But if you've played through the introduction, you probably have a lot of questions regarding how to make the most of your time in a day. And if you're an Animal Crossing veteran, you might also be curious about what you need to do to gain access to some of the series' most well-known tools, utilities, and shops. Fortunately, we've got you covered with a wealth of guides answering some of the biggest queries you likely have about the game so far.Below we you can find links to all our Animal Crossing: New Horizons guides and videos. If you're more curious about our thoughts about the game, then be sure to read our review in progress. Otherwise, please read on!Table of Contents [hide]What To Do On Your First DayWhat To Do On Your First DayWe've outlined everything you should do on day one on your new island so you can maximize your early progress. You can check out our feature or watch the video above for a breakdown of all the essential tasks.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Nioh 2 is not to be trifled with. Building on the original's tough-as-nails reputation, Team Ninja's second samurai action-RPG brings back the original's penchant for punishing and highly nuanced combat. The sequel hones the original's distinctive take on the Souls-like without completely reinventing itself. The result is a long, tough slog that will push even the most challenge-hungry players to their breaking points as they fight for every inch of ground and become master samurai.Despite the title, Nioh 2 is a prequel, revealing the secret history of a decades-long period of war in medieval Japan. As the silent, customizable hero Hide, you fight to uncover the secret nature of "spirit stones," which grant supernatural power, and defeat hordes of Yokai across the country. The plot, which you mostly hear through cutscenes and exposition between missions, has an interesting historical bent, but it is really just glue to hold the levels together. Historically relevant names like Nobunaga and Tokugawa play into the saga, but whatever flavor they add in the moment fades the second you take control and it's time to start killing demons.But that's okay. Nioh 2's story gives just enough context for you to follow along and make you feel like you're making progress without getting in the way of the gameplay. Nioh 2's definitive feature is its challenge. With core mechanics refined from the bones of Dark Souls, Nioh 2 boils down to a series of battles and duels in all kinds of situations. These battles demand intense precision: Not only are your attacks and skills limited by a stamina meter--called Ki--but any extra attack or mistimed movement will leave you exposed, often to an attack that will cost you a substantial amount of health. Like other Souls-like games, there is a painful pleasure in mastering whatever opponents the game throws your way.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Video game streaming is a popular and fun way to play games, entertain an audience, and interact with your friends and viewers. However, it can be incredibly confusing when it comes to getting started and figuring out what you need. That's why we've tested a multitude of products--from microphones and capture cards to webcams and gaming headsets--to help you find the best streaming accessories that are perfect for Twitch, YouTube, Mixer, or anywhere else.If you want to start streaming, then there are some things you need to consider. First and foremost, you need a PC that is capable of streaming. In most cases, dedicated desktop PCs will be able to handle this task much better than laptops, and if you're also gaming on that PC, you should take your specs and settings into consideration as you'll need to split the workload between the game and the stream. As for the type of accessories you'll need, the bare essentials tend to be a capture card, microphone, headphones, and webcam. Some of the accessories that'll improve your stream (but aren't exactly necessary) include a second monitor and a controller like Elgato's Streamdeck.Of course, there are plenty of professional-grade products that producers and top-tier streamers take advantage of, but in this guide, we've focused on products that are affordable and accessible to those who want to start streaming or improve their setup. All of these microphones, capture cards, and other accessories are excellent and easy-to-use, and if you're looking to get started, then this guide will be perfect for you.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Now that you've reached Doom Eternal's sixth mission, things are in full gear. You're nearly halfway through the game, so keep at it! Below you can find a walkthrough detailing how to get through the sixth mission, including the game's second major boss fight. For walkthroughs of Doom Eternal's other chapters, check out our guide hub collecting what we have up so far. We'll be publishing more in subsequent days. But if you're looking for more basic Doom Eternal tips, be sure to read our guide detailing everything you should know before playing. Otherwise, you can read our Doom Eternal review in progress.Mission 6 Walkthrough -- Arc ComplexTime to go meet a familiar face! As soon as the mission begins, immediately punch through the wall and follow this corridor to an elevator shaft you can hop down. After the doors open there are a few fodder enemies to take care of, and you'll eventually be faced with a Mancubus and Whiplash. Once all the enemies are dead, the demonic seal blocking the path forward will disappear.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Amazon has kicked off a new Warehouse sale that knocks an additional 20% off of used and refurbished goods like video games, controllers, and consoles. It's unclear how long this promotion will last, but supplies are limited, so act fast if you're interested in taking advantage of any of these deals.Games like Death Stranding, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and Control are all featured, as is one of the best Xbox One controllers for 2020, the Razer Wolverine TE, which will be compatible with Microsoft's next-gen console, the Xbox Series X. Of course, if you want to save even more money, you can pick up standard Switch Joy-Cons, DualShock 4s, and Xbox One controllers at a nice discount.One of the coolest offers in this current sale is the limited-edition Death Stranding PS4 Pro bundle, which comes with an awesome-looking console with a unique design. It currently starts at $360 for the bundle in "Very Good" condition. That's an excellent deal, especially since there are plenty of great PS4 games to play right now and even more to come this year. These include Final Fantasy VII Remake, Ghost of Tsushima, and The Last of Us Part II. It's still unclear just how many PS4 games will be compatible with the next-gen PS5, though Sony believes the majority of the PS4's titles will be supported.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Though it was previously set to premiere on April 12, AMC has postponed the debut of The Walking Dead: World Beyond, a two-season limited event series set in the world of the network's zombie franchise, The Walking Dead. The delay is due to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.The news was first revealed in a tweet that simply noted the premiere was moving. However, in a statement to GameSpot, AMC explained, "Given current circumstances, we have decided to shift the premiere of the new series The Walking Dead: World Beyond to later in the year."While World Beyond has already completed filming on its first season, it joins a growing list of delayed entertainment releases, including a long list of blockbuster films that are changing release dates because of the pandemic--from Disney's Mulan to the highly-anticipated F9: The Fast Saga.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

MLB The Show 20 suddenly finds itself in an unprecedented position. The COVID-19 coronavirus has disrupted sports across the globe, and baseball is no different, as Opening Day of the 2020 Major League Baseball season was recently postponed for at least the next two months--and even that seems optimistic. It's an unfathomable turn of events, yet it also means Sony San Diego's latest baseball sim is now one of the only ways to experience the 2020 season of America's favorite pastime. It's a good job, then, that MLB 20 maintains the series' consistently high quality. Refinements to fielding and hitting may only be incremental this year, but they add more depth to what is still one of the most compelling sports games on the market, while new additions and modes off the field increase the game's variety as you chart a course towards World Series glory.Fielding and defense received a lot of love in last year's game, so MLB 20 adds a few more wrinkles without rocking the boat too much. The distinction between Gold Glove caliber outfielders and mere mortals is now slightly more pronounced, particularly when the CPU is in control. The best outfielders in the game are much more dialed in this year, reacting to the ball off the bat with authentic accuracy and a dependable first-step. On the flip side, the square peg you've lodged into the round hole in left field might struggle when it comes to reading the flight of the ball, committing a fair few errors over the course of a season as balls careen off the edge of his glove instead of nesting in its palm.There's also a new Extreme Catch Indicator that identifies those bloop singles and hard-sinking line drives that are right on the edge of being catchable. If you have a player like Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton patrolling the outfield, you might take a chance and attempt a risky diving catch on one of these tough-to-reach balls, knowing full well that he's skilled enough to pull off a spectacular grab. With an average defender hustling towards the ball, however, you might prefer to play it safe and get yourself in position to gather the ball after it bounces. Surrendering a single is a much more positive outcome than laying out for a catch and completely missing the ball, resulting in a triple for the fortunate hitter.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com