Developer EA DICE has doubled the number of experience points offered in Star Wars Battlefront II on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One until March 27. According to a tweet by the company's global community lead, DICE will then start giving Battlefront II players triple the experience points for the weekend of March 28-29.We're turning on x2 Experience in Star Wars Battlefront II up until March 27, and then it'll be a x3 Experience weekend.May the Force be with you. pic.twitter.com/ntjR7G9yg3 — Ben Walke (@BenWalke) March 16, 2020This news comes as a bunch of companies issue responses and countermeasures to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Many reports suggest self-quarantining for 14 days to minimize possible infections.The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has cancelled E3 2020 in light of the coronavirus and begun considering digital alternatives. Other companies--including Ubisoft, Square Enix, and Xbox--are also exploring other options to deliver news. Here's how companies are responding to E3 2020's cancellation.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Now, more than ever, people who subscribe to Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and other streaming services are wondering what's coming to each of these in the upcoming weeks. Luckily, Hulu has revealed what it has in store for subscribers for April. Check out what's coming and going from the service for the next month below, along with a few recommendations.On April 1, the majority of the the month's content lands, and there are plenty of reality TV shows to binge through. You can catch up on 90 Day Fiance, a series about people making hasty and poor decisions based on personal delusion. 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After: Season 4 all drops on that day, and you know very well I'll be watching that, as I love trashy reality TV shows. Additionally, there are TV shows like Seasons 27-29 of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives; Love It or List It; Season 36 of Chopped; and more arriving. It's more background noise that you can handle while you work from home.Funimation has plenty of new content arriving to Hulu--which already has plenty of great anime on its service. Too Cautious Hero is added on April 6. A godness named Rista summons a hero to help battle in her video game-like world, which is exceptionally hard to beat. However, this new here--named Seiya--is very cautious about the world. One could say he is a Too Cautious Hero.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

One of 2020's most anticipated games is nearly here: Doom Eternal releases this Friday, March 20, on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch release planned later this year. The first-person shooter is the sequel to Doom 2016 and the fifth entry in the Doom franchise. As usual, you'll take the role of the Doom Slayer, who must battle through hordes of demons that have overrun Earth while wielding a new arsenal of weapons to rip-and-tear his way through.If you're excited to dive back into the world of Doom this Friday, you should consider snagging your copy early so you can take advantage of its pretty sweet pre-order bonuses. Plus, you can get the game itself on sale. Doom Eternal News Doom Eternal PC System Requirements, Recommended Specs Confirmed Doom Eternal Release Week Deals: Pre-Order Discounts, Official Art Book, And More Doom Eternal's Battlemode Multiplayer Is A Non-Stop Full-Speed Rush Doom Eternal: Release Date, Multiplayer Modes, Demons, And What We Know Best deals on Doom Eternal$49.94 ($60)The best pre-order deal on Doom Eternal is at Walmart, which is selling the game for $49.94 ahead of its release (the same offer was available at Amazon, but it's currently sold out). You'll also receive its pre-order bonuses. You can check out everything your purchase includes below:Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The outbreak of COVID-19, which has been declared a global pandemic, is impacting and interrupting a number of businesses and industries. This includes gaming, as development teams move to a work-from-home structure and global tournaments decide to postpone or cancel. 2020 is a massive year for gaming because both Microsoft and Sony are launching next-generation consoles this holiday.Since these consoles are assembled in China, which is where COVID-19 originated and has seen thousands of cases, many are wondering if these new consoles will be able to launch on schedule. For its part, Microsoft has again stated that the Xbox Series X remains on track.Microsoft's recent huge info dump for the Xbox Series X--which included new details on the console's specs, form factor, controller, and more--also included confirmation that Microsoft is moving forward with its plan to launch the system this holiday.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Microsoft has shared even more details on Xbox Series X backwards compatibility and cross-generation multiplayer. In a blog post, Xbox's Jason Ronald said announcing backwards compatibility for Xbox 360 games on Xbox One was "one of the biggest highlights" for him at Xbox. For Xbox Series X, Microsoft wanted to "double down" and do even more for backwards compatibility.The new console will not only play "thousands" of Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Original Xbox games, but these games are said to "play even better" on the new console."The team came and told us about Xbox Series X. They said, 'What can you do with even more power?' So, the challenge was set. They gave us the Xbox One X and it was like we got this big playground to play with," Xbox backwards compatibility boss Peggy Lo said. "Then we got the Xbox Series X and it was like we had a whole amusement park to play in."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The novel coronavirus' impact is widespread, affecting work, public events, travel, schools, and much more. Most importantly, it's having a real impact on people's lives--their health, their livelihood, their relationships. Its impact is being felt within our industry as major gaming events are canceled, movies delayed, and productions postponed, at a time when so many of us are turning to games, movies, and TV to help keep our spirits up and to stay connected.At GameSpot, we always aim to give you, our audience, the best and most comprehensive coverage of everything you're passionate about. But we want to make sure we go about this in a way that keeps our dedicated crew members safe, healthy, and able to take care of their needs. Starting this week, the entire GameSpot content team will work from home while still aiming to bring you the best content on the games and entertainment you love. GameSpot's writers, editors, producers, hosts, and more are the most talented and passionate in games and entertainment media, and even amidst all of this, we want you to know that we're still dedicated to giving you our best, even if our working situation has changed somewhat. That means you'll still see us cover, to the best of our abilities, the latest news on next-gen consoles, or recommend what games you need to play, or give you guides and walkthroughs, or give you advice on what shows to stream.So stick with us over the next few weeks as we all move through this experience together. We'll keep you updated about any changes to our schedule, and we hope that you'll stay focused on being safe, healthy, and secure during this uncertain period. Go play games, watch TV, read our articles, and watch our videos. We'll be right here with you.Info from Gamespot.com

It's official. For the first time since 1984, WWE’s biggest annual show will broadcast live without an audience. WWE had confirmed that Wrestlemania 36 will not take place in Tampa, Florida, as originally scheduled. Instead, WWE is moving the show to its Performance Center, as it has done with both Smackdown and Raw. This is all in response to the growing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, which has led to multiple conference, convention, and event cancellations.In a statement to GameSpot about the situation, WWE said, "In coordination with local partners and government officials, Wrestlemania and all related events in Tampa Bay will not take place. However, Wrestlemania will still stream live on Sunday, April 5 at 7 PM ET on WWE Network and be available on pay-per-view. Only essential personnel will be on the closed set at WWE’s training facility in Orlando, Florida to produce WrestleMania."Even though WWE was monitoring the situation, the company was planning to run all the Mania week events as of last week, stating "We remain committed to hosting Wrestlemania at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, April 5, and like other entertainment properties in the U.S., there are currently no plans to cancel or postpone our upcoming events."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Borderlands 3 has made its way to Steam, six months after the game's PC launch on the Epic Games Store. The game has arrived complete with a 50% discount, but that's not the only incentive to pick it up right now--early adopters of the Steam version will also get some shiny free weapon skins.The Gold Weapon Skins Pack is available now until April 1 through Steam. As long as you redeem the free DLC before then, you'll get these skins to keep, and you'll be able to apply a golden skin or trinket to every gun in the game.This offer is only valid for a limited time, and you need to own the game to redeem the skins.Attention Steam players: the Gold Weapon Skins Pack for #Borderlands3 is free now through April 1 -- make sure to redeem it before then!Get it here: https://t.co/9mnBdvqCca pic.twitter.com/xZD1d51Iu0 — Borderlands 3 (@Borderlands) March 16, 2020Borderlands 3 will receive its next major piece of paid DLC, Guns, Love, And Tentacles, on March 26. There's a third DLC campaign expansion coming, too, and it will feature dinosaurs and outlaws.Borderlands fans also have a movie to look forward to, which will be helmed by Hostel director Eli Roth. It does not have a release date set as of yet.Info from Gamespot.com

The Game Developers Conference was postponed. E3 2020 was canceled. But Gamescom 2020 is still planning to go forward on schedule in August despite ongoing concerns around COVID-19 (coronavirus), organizers have confirmed.The annual gaming show is held in Cologne, Germany every August. Just recently, the city of Cologne announced it was banning all major events with more than 1,000 participants, which would include Gamescom. This ban is scheduled to be lifted on April 10, so Gamescom is theoretically able to go forward.The situation surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, which is now classified as a global pandemic, changes on a daily basis, so it presents a challenge for event-planners. For now at least, the organizers of Gamescom are stressing that preparations for Gamescom 2020 are "continuing as planned." If the event is canceled, all tickets will be refunded.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fast & Furious: Crossroads, the new Fast & Furious game announced during the 2019 Game Awards, could be facing a delay. The game was due to release in May 2020 to coincide with the release of the next movie in the series, F9, but that film has now been delayed into 2021 due to concerns over cinema attendance in the wake of COVID-19 (coronavirus).Codemasters is now assessing whether Crossroads will move its release date, too. In a statement, the company clarified that the launch of the game is now "uncertain," although that does not necessarily mean that it will be delayed. "Provided the company releases the F&F Game in Q1 of FY21, the Board anticipates that the later release date of the F9 Film will not have a material impact on its financial expectations for FY21," the statement says."A further announcement will be made in due course to confirm the release date of the F&F Game, following discussions with Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe and Universal Games and digital platforms," it continues.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Doom Eternal, which releases on March 20, will not have a traditional deathmatch mode, and is instead shipping with its own unique twist on multiplayer: Battle Mode. Deathmatch was the most maligned part of Doom 2016, but since the original 1993 Doom essentially created the mode, some might wonder why the latest game in the series would abandon it.Now, in an interview with Shacknews, Bethesda VP of public relations Pete Hines has explained why Doom Eternal has done away with deathmatch. Hines gave a decisive answer when asked if he was "concerned" about the mode not being in the game: "No. That mode is eons old."Hines recalls how deathmatch in Doom 2016 was handled by another studio, and ultimately did not fit with the tone of the game: "(It) felt really disconnected from the base game that everybody loved." Hines indicated that there was a disparity between single-player and multiplayer in that game. ""Whether you're playing by yourself or with others, we want it to feel like you're all playing the same game." That's as opposed to, "I'm a badass demon slayer in single-player, but when I go over to multiplayer, there are no demons, and it's just deathmatch."" "I don't know what that has to do with [Doom] other than that, well, a couple of decades ago we had that, so we should just have that again," he says.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Crunchyroll has released a new trailer for its highly anticipated original production Tower of God, based on the Webtoon of the same name from Korean creator Lee Jong-hui, who is also known as SUI.The new trailer digs into some of the characters that protagonist Twenty-Fifth Baam will meet on his journey, and has revealed voice acting for some of the most popular characters with readers of the Webtoon.The newly revealed cast include Nobuhiko Okamoto of My Hero Academia fame as Khun Aguero Agnes, fellow MHA actor Kenta Miyake as Rak Wraithraiser, and Steins;Gate's Mariko Honda as Yuri Jahad. A number of other characters have been revealed in the news post here.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

When the Xbox Series X was shown off for the first time in December 2019, people quickly noticed that the console looks like a refrigerator when placed in its vertical position. People created wonderful memes and mock-up images making fun of the console for looking like a fridge.Microsoft is now taking part in the ribbing. The company released a new image of the Xbox Series X, showcasing its dimensions and comparing them against a refrigerator. At long last, we can be officially assured that the Xbox Series X is not as large as refrigerator.While the Xbox Series X is not as big as the common household appliance, it is larger in some ways than previous Xbox consoles. The Xbox Series X comes in at 5.9 inches wide, 5.9 inches deep, and 11.8 inches tall. For comparison, the Xbox One X stands at 2.4 inches wide, 9.4 inches deep, and 11.8 inches tall. While both systems are at the same height, the Series X is thicker than the One X.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Uncharted movie took more than a decade to finally start production, but things are slowing down again. Sony has paused pre-production on the film by six weeks due to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to Variety.Cameras were set to roll starting in April in Berlin, but executives at Sony made the call to put the production on pause. There is currently no word on when, exactly, production will begin again. Also unknown is if the Uncharted movie's March 5, 2021 release date is still on the schedule.Spider-Man actor Tom Holland stars in the Uncharted movie as a young Nathan Drake. Mark Wahlberg plays Sully, while Antonio Banderas, Tati Gabrielle, and Sophia Ali have also been cast. Venom and Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer is directing the movie for Sony.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The name Liao has been present in Overwatch lore since 2016, leading to much speculation about who the sixth Overwatch founder is. A tweet from the official Overwatch account has broadcast a screenshot of the "Personal Log of Dr. Mina Liao"--finally giving the character a full name.From the log, we can now gather that Mina Liao is an artificial intelligence researcher who worked on the Athena prototype.> Accessing…> Fragment Recovered: Personal Log of Dr. Mina Liao> File status: Complete pic.twitter.com/8pNW3RO1sp — Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) March 16, 2020Earlier this year, Overwatch lead writer Michael Chu tweeted a response to a fan's questions about Liao, stating that they were "definitely still an important character."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com