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A Plague Tale: Innocence's Free PS5 Upgrade Will Support DualSense Features

Posted: 28 Jun 2021 11:17 AM PDT

A Plague Tale: Innocence is getting free Xbox Series X|S and PS5 enhancements on July 6. The trailer for the upgrade revealed that it will enhance the game's visuals, playing in 4K resolution at 60fps. According to publisher Focus Home Interactive, the upgrade goes beyond visual enhancements--it takes advantage of current gen tech, including the PS5's DualSense controller.

"We can say that [A Plague Tale: Innocence] will feature faster load times, audio enhancement, DualSense features (i.e. haptic rumble sync with 3D sound and adaptive triggers), and cross progression," Focus Home Interactive PR strategist Julie Carneiro told GameSpot via email.

Given that A Plague Tale: Innocence sees you fleeing from, skirting around, and confronting huge waves of rats, I'm most curious (and terrified) to experience how developer Asobo Studio has used the DualSense's haptic rumble and 3D sound.

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Sea Of Thieves: A Pirate's Life Review - Dead Men Tell Five Tales, Actually

Posted: 28 Jun 2021 11:06 AM PDT

Sea of Thieves is often at its best when it devolves into chaos. After raiding a skeleton ship and loading up your brig with loot, suddenly, a player galleon appears from behind an island, turning its broadside cannons in your direction for a sneak attack. Returning fire, repairing your ship, and desperately turning your sails to make an escape--or firing a crewmate over to the enemy to lay waste to them and steal their stuff--are the moments that make Rare's pirate adventure live game so memorable.

But don't discount Rare's ability to make deep, brainy story content, either. Since its launch, Sea of Thieves has come to encompass Tall Tales, lengthy voyages centered on solving riddles and learning about non-player characters that make up the game's lore. It's in this more directed, narrative-driven realm that the game's latest expansion, A Pirate's Life, lies as well. Tying in with Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise, the expansion provides new stories to uncover that are both fairly delightful for fans of the films and the theme park attraction that spawned them, as well as big, involved new Sea of Thieves locations to explore.

A Pirate's Life adds a lot to Sea of Thieves, expanding on its sandbox with new enemies and a new weapon, while providing several hours of story content that's deep enough for experienced players to enjoy and approachable enough for newbies excited to sail the seas with Jack Sparrow. Though it's held back occasionally by bugs and relies on some of Sea of Thieves' weaker elements, like hitchy platforming, the expansion is a great excuse to man the helm of a pirate vessel.

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John Lithgow Returns As Trinity Killer For Dexter Revival

Posted: 28 Jun 2021 10:31 AM PDT

Actor John Lithgow will be revisiting his role as the Trinity Killer in the upcoming Dexter revival season, according to Deadline. It's also being reported that Lithgow will "only film for about a day or so," which, if true, indicates the character's return will not command a sizable amount of screen time.

Even if that proves to be the case, regardless, it's safe to assume Trinity Killer's presence will be pretty impactful in the next batch of episodes. In the show's previous run, Lithgow's character loomed as a revered, feared, and twisted father figure for the titular character's serial killer trying to make peace with his demons. Deadline is also reporting Lithgow's filming will take place next week, which means it's reasonable for further details--including, for example, a longer shoot than initially reported--to come out after the fact.

Filming for the Dexter revival first got underway in Boston back in January. These upcoming 10 episodes, set in upstate New York, are intended to give a proper sendoff to the series. All that's known is that these episodes will not retcon everything that happened in the series' previous 2013 finale, which moved forward without showrunner Clyde Phillips' involvement. Phillips recently said he doesn't want fans to think of this as Dexter Season 9.

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Nier Reincarnation Gets A Release Date In The West And Korea

Posted: 28 Jun 2021 10:30 AM PDT

Nier Reincarnation has been out in Japan for a while now, but we now know when the game will be playable in several other territories, including North America and Europe. The mobile game will be available for free on iOS and Android devices on July 28, and will offer in-app purchases.

Additionally, the number of pre-registrations that players notch before the game's release in July will have an impact on all players. The game has already received over 400,000 registrations, but if it reaches 600,000, all players will receive enough gems to complete several summons for free, as well as other valuable materials.

The press release announcing this date also notes that Nier Replicant, the "re-telling" of the original Nier, has sold and shipped more than one million copies combined. Nier Replicant is available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. In GameSpot's Nier Replicant review, critic Michael Higham praised the game's story as highly moving, though he noted that some aspects of the game seem dated today.

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Call Of Duty: Warzone And Black Ops Cold War -- Everything New This Week

Posted: 28 Jun 2021 10:23 AM PDT

It's a new week, and that means Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops Cold War are being refreshed yet again with new playlists and store bundles. Activision ran through all the updates in a blog post, and we're breaking out the key takeaways here.

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New Playlists

In Black Ops Cold War, a new playlist called Collateral Combined Arms 24/7 is coming to the game that offers up the 12v12 mode all-day long so you can play it to your heart's content.

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Sony Files PSX Trademark To Conduct Game Conferences And Exhibitions

Posted: 28 Jun 2021 10:09 AM PDT

In new documentation found on the US Patent and Trademark Office directory, Sony has filed a new trademark for something dubbed "PSX."

According to the documentation, the trademark is for "arranging, organizing, and conducting exhibitions and conferences in the fields of entertainment and video games" both online and offline, as well as providing entertainment and educational services including "video game playing and news [...] conferences, meeting, and networking events." The filing was submitted on June 11 and will be reviewed by an examiner in approximately three months.

"PSX" is the abbreviation Sony typically uses for its PlayStation Experience event, an annual conference the company has held since 2004 in Europe and 2014 in the US. 2017 was the last PSX event the company has put on as 2018's showcase was cancelled. Though Sony hasn't attended E3 since 2019, the company has hosted several livestreams under the State of Play moniker.

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Square Enix's Mana Series Is Getting Two New Games And An Anime Series

Posted: 28 Jun 2021 10:00 AM PDT

Legend of Mana fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming months, as Square Enix marked the 30th anniversary of the cult-classic JRPG franchise with three new project reveals. In a livestream broadcast last week, a new mobile game titled Echoes of Mana was shown off. A free-to-play action RPG for Android and iOS devices that's scheduled to launch in 2022, Echoes of Mana has an all-star cast that brings together characters from previous Mana titles such as Trials of Mana, Secret of Mana, and Adventures of Mana.

The next project revealed was Legend of Mana: The Teardrop Crystal, an anime series being developed by Graphinica and Yokohama Animation Lab for Warner Bros. Japan. According to Mana series producer Masaru Oyamada, this in-development series may have helped influence the HD remaster of the series that was released in 2018.

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Fortnite Season 7 Week 4 Challenges

Posted: 28 Jun 2021 09:11 AM PDT

The Fortnite Season 7 Week 4 challenges are just around the corner. This week's Legendary Quests are expected to go live on Wednesday, June 30 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET, while Epic Quests will follow a day later on July 1 at the same hour. As is often the case, this week's Fortnite challenges have leaked ahead of time, so we've got your full preview here. Plan accordingly and you'll unlock hundreds of thousands more XP toward your Battle Pass. Here are your Week 4 challenges in Fortnite.

Legendary Quests

  • Search the farm for clues (0/2) - 45,000 XP
  • Visit Farmer Steel's favorite places (0/3) - 30,000 XP
  • Place missing person signs in Weeping Woods and Misty Meadows (0/4) - 30,000 XP
  • Collect doomsday preppers guide (0/1) - 30,000 XP
  • Forage for food, need supplies (0/5) - 30,000 XP

Epic Quests

You'll want to pilot a UFO to complete a pair of Fortnite Week 4 challenges.
You'll want to pilot a UFO to complete a pair of Fortnite Week 4 challenges.

Once more, the Legendary Quests this week focus on the story of Season 7. This time it's the disappearance of noted anti-alien activist Farmer Steel, who was last seen in Season 6 decrying the destruction of his crops by the aliens and their crop circles. Each of these quests will involve more specific tasks only available during Week 4, so we'll have your guides in time. Right now, there's simply no telling what most of these will entail, but they should leak before Wednesday, so check back soon.

As for the Epic Quests, they focus on a lot of the new content from the Fortnite 17.10 patch including new Abductors, the Mothership, and animals infected by parasites. Refer to our Fortnite 17.10 patch notes for each of these as we previously broke down how to use these new gameplay features.

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The Highly-Respected Emulator Developer Near Has Passed Away

Posted: 28 Jun 2021 09:11 AM PDT

Content warning: this article mentions suicide and self-harm.

The emulator developer Near--a highly-respected luminary in the fan emulation scene--has died, according to social media posts from a close friend. Several friends of the developer grew concerned when Near posted a photo of themselves along with several messages that seemed to suggest suicidal ideation.

Then, on June 27, notable hacker Hector Martin posted a Google document that he said was authored by a close friend of Near's, which contains explicit details of Near's death. Later, on June 28, Martin said that he spoke to the police department in charge of the investigation, who confirmed that Near died on June 27. The Google doc has been accepted by many as proof of Near's death, in part due to the hacker's intensely private nature.

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Knockout City Roadmap Details 2021 Content, Including A New Map And Events

Posted: 28 Jun 2021 09:00 AM PDT

The breakout success of team dodgeball title Knockout City means it isn't going anywhere anytime soon. EA and Velan Studios revealed the game's roadmap today, along with the launch date of the game's second season and everything players can expect to come with it.

Season 2 of Knockout City will start July 27, and it will introduce more cosmetics to the game, along with events and an entirely new map. Knockout City's second season will also include five new playlists to try out and a new suite of season contracts. A new league play season will also be starting on July 27 along with Season 2.

Players will have another reason to log in to Knockout City with the start of Season 2: daily login bonuses. Every day that players log in to play the game, they will receive a random reward. It's not clear if there is a pool of items that will be doled out or if players will receive different rewards for playing the game on consecutive days.

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Today's Best Deals: M1 MacBook Air, 4K TVs, PS5 Exclusives, And More

Posted: 28 Jun 2021 08:54 AM PDT

Amazon Prime Day is in the rearview mirror, but that doesn't mean there aren't good deals to snag this week. A number of deals we saw during Prime Day are still live now, including big discounts on PS5 games like Demon's Souls, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, and The Nioh Collection. In addition to game deals, you can save $100 on a MacBook Air with an M1 chip, Skullcandy wireless earbuds, and 4K Fire TVs--you even get a free Echo Dot when you buy this 50-inch Toshiba 4K TV. We've put together a list of the best gaming, tech, and entertainment deals for Monday, and make sure to check back tomorrow for new deals.

On top of the deals listed below, PC gamers can shop the Steam Summer Sale and a digital game sale at Newegg that actually beats Steam's prices on some games.

Toshiba 50" 4K Fire TV with free Echo Dot

$360 (was $430)

Best Buy is giving away third-generation Echo Dots with the purchase of select Fire TVs right now, including this great option from Toshiba. It features a 50-inch 4K UHD display with Dolby Vision. With built-in Fire TV, you can instantly popular streaming apps either with the included remote or Alexa voice commands. In addition to the free Echo Dot smart speaker, you're also saving $70 on the price of the TV.

MacBook Air with M1 Chip

$899 (was $999)

This MacBook Air deal was live during Prime Day last week, but you can still take advantage of it now at Amazon. You can save $100 on the latest model MacBook Air fitted with Apple's M1 chip. The M1 chip features an 8-core CPU and an 8-core GPU. While it's certainly not the most powerful MacBook out there, it can still run some modern AAA games at reasonable settings. It has a 256GB SSD, 8GB of RAM, and a 13-inch display.

Skullcandy Indy Evo True Wireless Earbuds

$50 (was $80)

If you didn't pick up a pair of discounted wireless earbuds during Prime Day, you're in luck. Skullcandy's Indy Evo earbuds are on sale for only $50 at Amazon. These earbuds have three EQ modes: music, movies, and podcast. You can control media by tapping the buds, and they are water resistant. With the included charging case, you can get 30 hours of listening between charges.

SanDisk Ultra Plus 512GB microSD

$95 (was $250)

High-capacity microSD cards can be ridiculously pricey, but today only you can save big on a 512GB model from SanDisk. The SanDisk Ultra Plus 512GB microSD card is on sale for $95, down from $250. Nintendo Switch owners should take note here. The Switch's internal 32GB storage fills up rather fast, meaning a microSD card is practically a must. A 512GB card holds a lot of Switch games, so you likely will never have to free up storage again.

Demon's Souls

$50 (was $70)

Bluepoint's excellent Demon's Souls remake is still on sale for $50 at Amazon. There's no telling how long this discount will remain available, so you might want to hurry. From Software's iconic action-RPG that kicked off the Souls series earned a 9/10 in our Demon's Souls review.

The Nioh Collection

$50 (was $70)

Souls fans should also consider picking up The Nioh Collection, a compilation of both of Team Ninja's impressive action-RPGs remastered for PS5. Nioh and Nioh 2 are fast-paced and challenging adventures with great combat systems and compelling worlds.

Sackboy: A Big Adventure

$40 (was $60)

Sackboy: A Big Adventure is on sale for $40 for PS4 and PS5 at Amazon. We did see it on sale for less during Prime Day ($30), but it's likely to go back up to its $60 price soon. Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a LittleBigPlanet spin-off that plays much like Super Mario 3D World. It's a charming platformer that's perfect for the whole family.

Immortals Fenyx Rising

$25 (was $60)

Immortals Fenyx Rising, Ubisoft's lighthearted spin on Greek Mythology, is on sale for $25 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. The open-world adventure has drawn comparisons to The Legend of Zelda. Although it doesn't reach the same heights as Nintendo's beloved series, it's still a fun journey worth taking. This deal matches its lowest price yet.

NexiGo PS5 Charging Station

$23 (was $38)

The official PS5 charging station is still difficult to find in stock, but you can get this highly rated third-party option from NexiGo for only $25. NexiGo's charging station operates much like the official one and charges two controllers at once.

NexiGo Switch Controller

$36 (was $40)

While not a huge discount, you can save four dollars on this cool Nintendo Switch controller by clipping the coupon at Amazon. The NexiGo Ergonomic Switch controller is designed for handheld mode. You simply click your Nintendo Switch into place, and you're ready to go. The ergonomic shape will appeal to those with larger hands or anyone who thinks the Joy-Cons are uncomfortable. It features two conventional joysticks and a normal D-pad, which makes it better for side-scrollers than the Joy-Cons. Though you sacrifice NFC support for Amiibo figures, it does have vibration and adjustable motion controls.

Core Innovations 150" Projector

$70 (was $140)

You can save 50% on this Core Innovations projector today only at Best Buy. The projector can display up to a 150-foot picture on any surface. It's loaded with ports (HDMI, VGA, USB, and AV), so you can easily connect it to devices like your laptop or game console. It comes with built-in speakers, too.

Tarantino Says He Considered A Reservoir Dogs Remake As His Last Film

Posted: 28 Jun 2021 08:54 AM PDT

Writer-director Quentin Tarantino is making one more movie, and then he plans to retire. But what will the final film be? We still don't know for sure, but Tarantino recently told Bill Maher that he considered dipping back into his past for his final movie by remaking Reservoir Dogs.

"I considered a remake of Reservoir Dogs as my last movie," he revealed, before turning to the camera and gesturing to make it extra clear. "I won't do it, internet, alright, but I considered it."

Released in 1992, Reservoir Dogs was Tarantino's first big movie, so it would have been a very full circle type of moment for him to remake it as his last film.

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Ron Perlman Will Voice Optimus Primal In Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts - Report

Posted: 28 Jun 2021 08:25 AM PDT

Hellboy himself, Ron Perlman, has reportedly been cast as the voice of Optimus Primal in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, according to Collider. Optimus Primal, the leader of the Maximals, was originally voiced by Perlman in the animated series Transformers: Power of the Primes.

Rise of the Beasts will introduce Transformers: Beast Wars lore into the live-action films for the first time--meaning there will be robots that transform into animals and vehicles. For those that don't closely follow the various animated incarnations of the property, that shouldn't seem like too much of a logical leap. After all, we've already seen Dinobots in the films.

As of this writing, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is slated for a June 24, 2022 release. In the meantime, you can read everything we know so far and get up to speed yourself. You can also read our related overview of all the robots we know, so far, will have a role in the movie.

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Knives Out 2 Begins Filming, Director Rian Johnson Releases First Photo

Posted: 28 Jun 2021 08:19 AM PDT

The first of at least two planned Knives Out sequels has begun filming in a completely different location than the first movie. Writer-director Rian Johnson shared a photo from the set in Greece, which looks very beautiful and sunny.

"Day one of filming on the next Benoit Blanc mystery," Johnson said of Daniel Craig's Knives Out character. "Thanks to all the lovely, patient people here in Greece for letting us do all this murdering on their peaceful shores."

Not only is the setting new for Knives Out 2, but the cast has been changed as well. The sequel will feature an ensemble cast that includes big names like Kate Hudson, Kathryn Hahn, Dave Bautista, Janelle Monae, Leslie Odom Jr., and Edward Norton.

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Kazuya DLC Launches June 29, New Min Min Amiibo Coming

Posted: 28 Jun 2021 07:41 AM PDT

As part of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Nintendo Direct today, Nintendo announced that Tekken's Kazuya will release as the latest paid DLC on June 29, while the company also revealed a new Amiibo set to release in 2022.

Kazuya, who was announced for Smash during Nintendo's E3 showcase, will release June 29 for $6 USD. Alternatively, you can buy the latest Fighter Pass ($30 USD), which includes Min Min, Steve & Alex, Sephiroth, Pyra/Mythra, and one more character later on.

Kazuya is the 81st playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. A new stage, Mishima Dojo, is coming to Smash as well alongside the new character. "The dojo is closed off in all directions, but its walls and ceiling can be broken with strong attacks, turning the stage into dangerous terrain. With no floating platforms, the Mishima Dojo stage is more grounded than many other stages in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, requiring new strategies when battling on it," reads a line from its description.

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