Get an Xbox One S or PlayStation 4 for just $200 at GameStop starting Sunday
GameStop is currently running an early Black Friday sale that offers an Xbox One S or a PlayStation 4 slim model for just $200 apiece. Both consoles come with a free game, and other games are also on sale. The systems both typically cost $300 and don't always include a free game in the package.
Exclusive Mew is gone forever if you delete your ‘Pokémon: Let’s Go’ save
If you purchased the optional Poké Ball Plus for Pokémon: Let's Go, make sure you don't delete your save file. Doing so will erase the exclusive character Mew forever, and you can't get it back. Mew is found in every new Poké Ball Plus and can only be transferred to a single copy of the game.
It’s alive! Latest ‘No Man’s Sky’ update revives dead worlds
Visions, the latest update for No Man's Sky, revives previously dead worlds and creates new types of creatures that are sure to work their way into your nightmares. The update also adds downed freighters to scavenge, as well as global community missions that reward players with emotes and new gear.
For the first time ever, PlayStation will be a no-show at E3
For the first time in the event's history, E3 2019 will not feature Sony or PlayStation. The massive event almost always features a lengthy press conference from Sony, often after all other major companies give theirs. Both Nintendo and Microsoft, Sony's main competitors, will be attending the show.
Bug is turning ‘Fallout 76’ players into mutants even more terrifying than usual
A bug linked to the Power Armor gear in Fallout 76 appears to be turning players into bizarre naked mutants, complete with extremely long limbs that are more than a little unsettling. The game is officially available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC after previously being in a beta phase.
Play cowboy in the new limited-time ‘Fortnite’ Wild West mode
Epic Games has added a new limited-time Wild West mode to Fortnite: Battle Royale. The mode limits players to weapons from the time period, including revolves, hunting rifles, and shotguns. Dynamite has also been added in the update, though it was temporarily disabled due to crashing issues.
‘Darksiders III’ gets its own Fury-led ASMR series, and it’s weird
Darksiders III is out in less than a week, and to celebrate the game's impending release, publisher THQ Nordic has released an ASMR video starring Fury. The video focuses on her fire abilities, complete with all the sound effects ASMR enthusiasts will appreciate to help them relax, or something.
‘Battlefield V’ multiplayer tips and tricks
Battlefield V's multiplayer component can be overwhelming, but you can succeed against the enemy with a little help. These are the tips and tricks you need to know to win in Battlefield V, including advice for sniping the enemy, destroying tanks, and reviving your teammates from certain death.
Microsoft is reportedly planning an Xbox One without a disc drive for 2019
Microsoft is reportedly planning to release a new Xbox One model without a disc drive in 2019. The console will be significantly cheaper than other Xbox One systems, including the Xbox One S. Project xCloud is also scheduled to begin in 2019, offering game streaming without the need for a disc or download.
‘Gears of War’ designer Cliff Bleszinski says he’ll never make another game
Cliff Bleszinski, the game designer best known for his work on the Gears of War series, says he will never make another video game. His studio Boss Key Productions shut its doors earlier this year following the failure of the multiplayer shooter LawBreakers and the battle royale game Radical Heights.
‘Hitman 2’ makes a target of the unkillable Sean Bean, but you’d better not miss
Famously mortal actor Sean Bean will be available to kill in Hitman 2 beginning November 20. He'll be in the game as an Elusive Target for two weeks, and you'll only get one chance to take him out. Bean is known for dying in several of his roles, often in gruesome ways, and we expect this will be no different.
PlayStation 4 celebrates fifth anniversary with ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ bundle
The PlayStation 4 is officially five years old today, and to celebrate the anniversary, Sony is offering a new console bundle that includes a free copy of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. Over those five years, more than 86 million PlayStation 4 systems, and more than 777 million games, have been sold
‘Overwatch’ gunslinger Ashe is now available on all platforms
Blizzard announced Ashe as the latest Overwatch hero at BlizzCon 2018. The gunslinger has a history with McCree and makes use of a lever-action repeating rifle and a robotic sidekick. She is the 29th character revealed for the game, and is the 16th character in the revised "damage" category.
All the biggest news from the final ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ Nintendo Direct
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is just over a month away. Here is all the biggest news from the latest Nintendo Direct event, including new characters, features, and the return of a story mode. The game now has 74 characters in total, with additional fighters coming as paid DLC after launch.
Epic Games will give away $100 million in first year of competitive ‘Fortnite’
Fortnite developer Epic Games plans to give $100 million to prize pools for competitive Fortnite play in the game's first year. That is nearly the game's revenue in a single month. The game is available now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Mac, and iOS, and it will be coming to Android this summer.
‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ developer is suing Epic Games over ‘Fortnite’
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds studio PUBG Corp. has filed a lawsuit in Korea against Epic Games, claiming copyright infringement in the latter company's game Fortnite. It isn't the first lawsuit PUBG Corp. has filed, with the company taking similar aim at other battle royale games on mobile devices.
All signs point to ‘Fortnite’ releasing for the Nintendo Switch
Epic Games' smash-hit multiplayer shooter Fortnite has been rated in Korea for the Nintendo Switch, further adding weight to the rumor that the game will be announced on the console at E3. Fortnite is out now on Xbox One, PS4, Mac, PC, and iOS, with an Android version coming this summer.
‘Fortnite’ Season 4 transforms the Battle Royale map with comet debris
The fourth season of Fortnite has begun, and a comet has crashed onto the map, destroying an area and leaving a crater where it used to stand. The content update also adds a new mission for the Save the World mode, as well as a new weapon pack, new sub-classes and abilities, and new cosmetic items.
Mysterious skull logo has ‘Fortnite’ players bracing for missile launch
Mysterious skull logos have begun appearing on television sets in Epic Games' Fortnite, and a countdown timer suggests a major event will kick off on Tuesday, June 19, possibly involving a missile. Data miners appeared to discover a new event that will let players launch a missile themselves.
Former Sony exec: Money is likely holding back ‘Fortnite’ crossplay
The former president of Sony Online Entertainment has said that Sony's stance against cross-platform Fortnite play on the PlayStation 4 is likely down to only money. Currently, PS4 players cannot play with Xbox One or Nintendo Switch players, though they can play with PC and mobile users.
‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ responds to player backlash with new freebies
The developers of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds recently launched the game's paid "Event Pass," and after receiving criticism from fans for ignoring those unwilling to pay more money, more free items have been added. On PC and Xbox One, the game typically costs $30, and a free version is on iOS and Android.
Sony working on ‘solution’ to PlayStation 4 crossplay fiasco
Thus far, Sony has not enabled crossplay between the PlayStation 4 and either the Switch or Xbox One, but it appears that could change in the future. The issue was made more prominent during E3, when Fortnite players discovered their accounts couldn't be used if they had been associated with a PS4 already.
‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ could get custom matches, but at what cost?
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has rolled out an open beta for custom multiplayer matches on PC. The feature could come to the full game as paid content, and it's currently limited to 10,000 players. Recent updates have also added new weapons and vehicles to both the PC and Xbox One versions.
