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Here Are All The Free Pokemon And Items Available For Pokemon Sun And Moon Now

By Kevin Knezevic on Nov 14, 2017 12:13 am

The next pair of Pokemon games, Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, are quickly approaching their November 17 release date, and ahead of their launch, Nintendo has been giving away a ton of free items and Pokemon for the previous Sun and Moon versions. Many of the giveaways have already ended, but there are still plenty of rare freebies for Sun and Moon players to get their hands on.

We've rounded up all of the distributions that are currently running for Pokemon Sun and Moon, as well as a few that will be available for Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon when those versions launch. We'll be updating this list as more giveaways are announced, so check back often to see what free items and Pokemon you can get.

Pokemon Sun/Moon Free Gifts

Pokemon

Magearna

Unlike other Mythical Pokemon, the Steel/Fairy-type Magearna is available not through Mystery Gift, but via a QR code. After defeating the Elite Four and completing the main story, you can use the QR Scanner feature to scan the below code. After doing so, visit the Antiques shop in Hau'oli City and pick your Magearna up from the deliveryman waiting there. The Mythical Pokemon comes at level 50 and knows the moves Fleur Cannon, Flash Cannon, Lucky Chant, and Helping Hand.

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Celebi -- Ends Sep. 21, 2018

Players who purchase either Pokemon Gold or Silver from the 3DS Eshop by September 21, 2018 will receive a bonus download code for the Mythical Pokemon Celebi. The code can be redeemed in Pokemon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, or Ultra Moon. We've outlined the steps you need to take to find and redeem the code here.

Charizard -- DONE

Players in the US can pick up a free download code for Charizard from the electronics department in Target stores. The popular Fire-type Pokemon comes at level 50, is equipped with the Red Card item, and knows the moves Dragon Dance, Flare Blitz, Fly, and Earthquake. As with other download codes, you need to input your code via Mystery Gift to receive Charizard. The distribution runs until October 14, and you have until February 4, 2018 to redeem your code.

Marshadow -- DONE

For a very limited time, players can pick up a free download code for the Mythical Pokemon Marshadow. Those in the US can get the code from GameStop, while players in the UK will have to visit "participating retailers." This is the first legitimate way Sun and Moon players can obtain the rare Fighting/Ghost-type, which comes at level 50 and is equipped with Marshadium Z. It also knows the attacks Spectral Thief, Close Combat, Force Palm, and Shadow Ball.

Pikachu -- DONE

To celebrate the release of the Pokemon series' 20th anniversary film, Pokemon The Movie: I Choose You, The Pokemon Company is giving away six different versions of Ash's Pikachu for Sun and Moon. To receive a Pikachu, enter the code PIKACHU20 in Mystery Gift. However, you can only receive one of the six Pikachu, and the version you get depends on when you enter the code. The full Pikachu distribution schedule is below.

Shiny Silvally -- DONE

Beginning October 23, players in the US and Canada can pick up a free download code for a shiny Silvally from GameStop and EB Games stores. The distribution will run until November 13. Players in the UK will also have a chance to get the rare Pokemon at participating GAME stores from November 3-16.

Mega Stones -- DONE

Mega Stones are exceptionally rare and valuable in Pokemon Sun and Moon. When equipped to their corresponding Pokemon, Mega Stones allow it to Mega Evolve during battle, often changing its type and giving it a considerable stat boost. Nintendo is giving away several batches of Mega Stones that aren't normally available in Sun and Moon, all of which are redeemable via a universal download code. Input the following codes in Mystery Gift by October 31 and you'll receive these Mega Stones:

INTIMIDATE

  • Mawilite
  • Beedrillite
  • Audinite
  • Medichamite

AZUL

  • Pidgeotite
  • Steelixite
  • Heracronite
  • Houndoominite

MATSUBUSA

  • Sceptilite
  • Blazikenite
  • Swampertite
  • Cameruptite
  • Banettite

SABLEVOLANT

  • Tyranitarite
  • Abomasite
  • Manectite
  • Aggronite

POYONG

  • Galladite
  • Gardevoirite
  • Lopunnite
  • Diancite

DRACHE

  • Ampharosite
  • Altarianite
  • Latiosite
  • Latiasite

Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Free Gifts

Rockruff -- Ends Jan. 10, 2018

Purchase either Pokemon Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon by January 10 and you'll receive a special Rockruff as a free bonus. This Rockruff will only evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc, a new variant of the popular wolf Pokemon that is exclusive to Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

This post has been updated.


Wolfenstein 2 DLC Release Dates Revealed

By Kevin Knezevic on Nov 14, 2017 12:02 am

Bethesda has revealed more details about the upcoming DLC packs for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. The publisher announced its DLC plans for the game this past summer, and now it has confirmed when each of the expansions is scheduled to release.

As previously detailed, The Freedom Chronicles season pass consists of four DLC expansions for Wolfenstein II, the first of which--Episode Zero--is available now for players who pre-ordered the title or purchased the season pass. It will be followed on December 14 by The Adventures of Gunslinger Joe, a new mission that stars former quarterback Joseph Stallion as he "smash[es] through Nazi hordes from the ruins of Chicago to the vastness of space."

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The third DLC expansion arrives a month later, on January 30, and is called The Diaries of Agent Silent Death. It puts players in the role of ex-OSS agent Jessica Valiant and has them "infiltrate Nazi bunkers in California and discover the secrets of Operation San Andreas." The final expansion, The Deeds of Captain Wilkins, launches in March and tasks players with dismantling a Nazi operation in Alaska.

The Freedom Chronicles season pass costs US $25 / £18 / AU $35 and includes all of the aforementioned DLC packs. Players can also purchase each of the expansions individually, though Bethesda has yet to announce pricing details for them.

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is now available for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The game is also coming to Nintendo Switch sometime next year. You can learn more about the title in our Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus review.


Destiny 2 Faction Rallies Exploit Lets You Earn Tokens Very Quickly

By Chris Pereira on Nov 13, 2017 10:51 pm

Destiny 2's latest weekly reset has introduced the second-ever Faction Rally event. The first instance saw an exploit that could be utilized to rapidly acquire Faction Tokens, which are redeemed for engram packages that include Faction Rally armor, weapons, and rewards. A new exploit has now been discovered that even more rapidly allows you to acquire Tokens. [Update: This exploit has still not been patched, but this instance of Faction Rallies is set to end soon with the weekly reset on Tuesday, November 14.]

The recent Destiny 2 1.0.6 update made changes to how Faction Tokens are obtained. One major adjustment was the removal of Tokens that were handed out for destroying "enemy resources" located in Lost Sectors. In their place, Fireteams now earn three Tokens by opening up the chest at the end of a Lost Sector. This was meant to prevent farming and to address complaints about how enemy resources only provided Tokens to one player. But it appears this isn't working quite as intended.

As we demonstrate in the video above, following a specific process allows you to rapidly farm Tokens. You first head to the EDZ's Winding Cove area, and then go to the Lost Sector located just north of where you spawn in. Killing the boss inside unlocks the chest and allows you claim your reward. Open that and you can use a nearby exit to head back outside, but once you've gone far enough to trigger the "Winding Cove" pop-up text, just turn back around and you can re-open the chest without having to kill the boss again. This can be repeated endlessly for an essentially unlimited supply of Tokens.

It's unclear if Bungie plans to patch this exploit, but it's still active as of this writing. One thing to bear in mind is that only the first 30 engrams you receive from a faction (per character) has a chance to offer item rewards. Beyond that point, you'll only receive shaders. Still, considering that the three factions are competing to earn the most rewards--which results in that faction's unique weapon being sold during Victory Week--players may be frustrated if the results are swung by players making use of the exploit.


Louis CK Admits Sexual Misconduct, Dropped By HBO, FX, Netflix, And More

By Chris E. Hayner on Nov 13, 2017 10:50 pm

In the 24 hours following the New York Times releasing an expose about stand-up comedian Louis CK, alleging sexual misconduct with multiple women, he has admitted the stories are true. Since then, practically everyone involved with CK has cut their ties with him.

HBO was the first to act, dropping him from its upcoming Night of Too Many Stars charity event. The network will also be removing his past projects from HBO's on-demand service.

FX followed suit in a statement reading, "Today, FX Networks and FX Productions are ending our association with Louis C.K. We are cancelling the overall deal between FX Productions and his production company, Pig Newton. He will no longer serve as executive producer or receive compensation on any of the four shows we were producing with him–Better Things, Baskets, One Mississippi, and The Cops."

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Meanwhile, TBS has suspended production on The Cops, an upcoming animated series that was scheduled to premiere in 2018. CK was to star alongside Albert Brooks in the project. Universal Studios and Illumination Entertainment have also cut ties with CK, announcing the comedian has been dropped from the starring role of The Secret Life of Pets 2, which is set for a June 7, 2019 release. The distributor of the independent movie I Love You, Daddy has called off the release of that film, which was written and directed by CK, who also starred.

Additionally, his management 3 Arts has dropped him as a client, along with his stand-up comedy representatives APA and longtime publicist Lewis Kay. Kay confirmed he was no longer working with the comedian in a tweet.

CK admitted to the sexual misconduct in a statement Friday. In it, he says, "I have been remorseful of my actions. And I've tried to learn from them. And run from them. Now I'm aware of the extent of the impact of my actions. I learned yesterday the extent to which I left these women who admired me feeling badly about themselves and cautious around other men who would never have put them in that position."

Now, for the time at least, it seems CK is prepared to leave the spotlight. While he doesn't actually apologize in the statement, the comedian ends by saying, "I will now step back and take a long time to listen."


Ellen Page Alleges X-Men: The Last Stand Director Brett Ratner "Outed" Her On Set

By Chris E. Hayner on Nov 13, 2017 10:48 pm

Flatliners star Ellen Page has accused her one-time director Brett Ratner of publicly outing her to the cast of X-Men: The Last Stand, with no regard for the actress herself. Page's claim comes in a lengthy Facebook post that details several instances of alleged misconduct by the director, following multiple accusations of sexual assault and harassment.

In her post, Page writes, "I was eighteen years old. He looked at a woman standing next to me, ten years my senior, pointed to me and said: 'You should f*** her to make her realize she's gay.'" At this point in Page's life, she says she "had not yet come out to myself." Thus, having Ratner out her to the assembled cast and crew of the third X-Men movie at a meet-and-greet event before production commenced was violating.

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This story, in particular, has been corroborated by Page's The Last Stand co-star Anna Paquin, who tweeted, "I was there when that comment was made. I stand with you."

"This man, who had cast me in the film, started our months of filming at a work event with this horrific, unchallenged plea," she says. "He 'outed' me with no regard for my well-being, an act we all recognize as homophobic." Unfortunately for the cast and crew of the film, Page says this wasn't the only incident of misconduct from Ratner during filming. "I proceeded to watch him on set say degrading things to women. I remember a woman walking by the monitor as he made a comment about her 'flappy p****,'" she says.

There was eventually an altercation between the two, as well. "He was pressuring me, in front of many people, to don a t-shirt with 'Team Ratner' on it. I said no and he insisted," Page remembers. "I responded, 'I am not on your team.' Later in the day, producers of the film came to my trailer to say that I 'couldn't talk like that to him.' I was being reprimanded, yet he was not being punished nor fired for the blatantly homophobic and abusive behavior we all witnessed."

The actress also discusses another instance in which a man in a position of power took advantage of the situation. "When I was sixteen a director took me to dinner (a professional obligation and a very common one). He fondled my leg under the table and said, 'You have to make the move, I can't,'" Page says. "I did not make the move and I was fortunate to get away from that situation." She says that mere months after that, she was assaulted by a film crew member and asked by a director to sleep with a man in his late twenties. It should be reiterated this all happened when Page was 16.

She is the latest in a long line of actors and actresses coming forward about the sexual assault and harassment they've faced throughout their lives. Recently, Star Trek: Discovery star Anthony Rapp alleged that fellow actor Kevin Spacey assaulted him when he was 14--Spacey was 26, at the time.

Rapp's charges led to Netflix cancelling House of Cards, which Spacey stars in. Additionally, director Ridley Scott announced he was cutting Spacey out of his upcoming film All the Money in the World, just six weeks before release. Christopher Plummer has been hired to reshoot all of Spacey's scenes as J. Paul Getty. According to Scott, he's still planning to make the December 22 release.


Black Panther Character Posters Introduce Wakanda's Heroes And Villains

By Chris E. Hayner on Nov 13, 2017 10:45 pm

With Marvel preparing to unleash Black Panther in theaters in early 2018, a series of character posters have been revealed, introducing the world to the royal family of Wakanda and the movie's key players. The posters go a long way in not only establishing the characters fans will meet in the film, but illustrate how different Black Panther will be visually from the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The different look of the movie is something that's already been partially established in trailer for the film thus far. However, the posters provide incredible detail when it comes to the colorful world of Wakanda and the hero that protects it.

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The posters feature the Black Panther himself, King T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman), his stepmother Ramonda (Angela Bassett), sister Shuri (Letitia Wright), and Forest Whitaker as royal advisor Zuri. Also getting posters are Dora Milaje members Nakia (Lupita Nyong'o) and Okoye (Danai Gurira), along with T'Challa's best friend and confidant, W'Kabi (Daniel Kaluuya).

Rounding out the series of portraits is Michael B. Jordan as Killmonger, one of the movie's villains, Winston Duke as the ruthless warrior M'Baku, Andy Serkis reprising his Avengers: Age of Ultron role as arms dealer Ulysses Kane, and Martin Freeman returning as Joint Counter Terrorism Center member Everett K. Ross. The film is set after Captain America: Civil War, as T'Challa returns to his home of Wakanda to find it under siege by Erik Killmonger and M'Baku.

Black Panther arrives in theaters on February 16, 2018.


Justice League Reviews: Read Critics' First Reactions

By Chris E. Hayner on Nov 13, 2017 10:44 pm

The first reviews to the upcoming Justice League are in! The social media embargo on the film expired Friday and, though full reviews won't be out until closer to release, critics have plenty of say about the film on Twitter.

The general consensus of critics seems to be that the film isn't perfect, by any means. However, it is a vast improvement over Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad. Following in the steps of Wonder Woman, critics say the film has found its humor and lightened up the tone from what's been seen thus far in the DC cinematic universe.

GameSpot Universe's own Mike Rougeau saw the film and writes, "#JusticeLeague is good ... Wonder Woman is wonderful, Aquaman is surprisingly cool, Flash is hilarious, Batman is drunk, the story is coherent, and it's all surprisingly funny. It's not perfect, but really enjoyable!"

IGN's Terri Schwartz echoes that sentiment, tweeting, "I am genuinely happy to report #JusticeLeague is a lot of fun. It's not perfect and has its problems, but does the job of making you care about these characters as a team by its end." Legion of Leia's Jenna Busch says, "There are ton of things I'd change but it comes down to this: I had a blast."

What things could still use a little work, though? "It has story 'flaws' and a simple, CGI villain," Comic Book Now's Brandon Davis says. "Narratively it's a mess, the stakes don't work & the villain isn't great," Germain Lussier from Gizmodo writes. "HOWEVER, the heroes ARE great, it's funny, & there's some surprisingly effective character work."

The fact that almost universally thus far critics find the film not only funny but filled with superheroes you want to cheer on is refreshing to hear after some of the previous DC movies. For many critics, it's giving them hope for the future of the franchise. As Slashfilm's Peter Sciretta writes, "The film sends the DCEU in a hopeful direction in line with where the brand should be headed."

Perhaps most interestingly, though, is the reaction to the movie's dual directors. While Zack Snyder was in charge of most of the film's production, Joss Whedon came on late in the game when Snyder needed to excuse himself for personal reasons. Given the two distinctly different creative styles of the directors, it was unknown how their visions would mess with the final product.

Surprisingly, it seems like the film has integrated the best from both directors. "It looks like a Snyder film but sounds & plays like a Whedon film," IGN's Jim Vejvoda tweets.

Thus far, it seems safe to say DC fans can be cautiously optimistic about what they will find in Justice League. You'll be able to read GameSpot Universe's full review next week. The movie hits theaters on November 17.


Deadpool 2 Gives Thanksgiving Tips With A Special Good Housekeeping Magazine

By Chris E. Hayner on Nov 13, 2017 10:42 pm

Deadpool 2 won't be gracing theaters until next June but it's never too early to start preparing for the Merc with a Mouth, is it? With the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday approaching, the marketing campaign for the sequel to the R-rated comic book movie has officially begun.

First, a teaser poster for the movie has been released. It shows Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) and his nearest and dearest gathering for Thanksgiving dinner. The image is an homage to the Normal Rockwell painting "Freedom from Want" and includes all of the characters you need to remember from the first movie--including taxi driver Dopinder (Karan Soni)--along with newcomers Cable (Josh Brolin) and Domino (Zazie Beetz). The poster even contains a Stan Lee cameo.

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Somehow, the poster isn't the more bizarre of the two promotional pieces. As it turns out, Deadpool is also serving as a guest editor for Good Housekeeping. A promotional issue of the magazine featuring the masked vigilante on the cover, has been released with copies being handed out in cities around the Unites States.

It's not just a clever cover, though. Collider got their hands on an issue and it's filled with helpful holiday tips from Deadpool himself. In the pages of this magazine, the character has written a letter to readers, shared some of his favorite recipes--including D's Spiced Nuts and Creamy Clam Skinny Dip-along with six easy step to carving up your Thanksgiving turkey. Of course, Deadpool is using a katana to do his carving.

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If this is what Deadpool 2 has up its sleeve over six months before the movie releases, chances are things are only going to get better from here. You can see Deadpool 2 in theaters on June 1, 2018.


Pokemon Ultra Sun And Moon: What Are The Differences In Each Version?

By Kevin Knezevic on Nov 13, 2017 09:15 pm

The next pair of Pokemon games, Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, launch on 3DS this month, marking the series' final installments for Nintendo's dual-screen handheld. The titles are based on last year's Sun and Moon versions but tell an "alternate" story that revolves around the mysterious Legendary Pokemon Necrozma.

While the core adventure remains the same across both versions, each game has some some distinct elements, so you may be unsure of which to pick up. We break down the biggest differences between the two versions below to help you decide which one to play.

Which Version Should You Get?

We recently had the opportunity to interview the developers of Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and one of the topics they weighed in on is which version players should pick up.

"In essence there's no real problem with whichever one you buy, you're going to get a really good experience of Pokemon,"said Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon director Kazumasa Iwao. "But one point users might want to consider is that the Pokedex in Pokemon Ultra Sun is based on the Pokedex in Pokemon Sun and the same for Ultra Moon and Moon. So if something the players are really looking for is Pokedex completion, they might find it better to go for the opposite version this time round in order to help complete their Pokedex. So if they bought Pokemon Sun, they might want to choose Pokemon Ultra Moon this time."

However, those who care more about the games' narrative may want to consider sticking with the same version this time. As producer Shigeru Ohmori explained, "[I]f you're looking for a story-based experience then those who played Pokemon Sun may want to go for Ultra Sun as there are some small details that remain consistent throughout the two that might appeal to people looking for a story-based game."

General Differences

Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon tell the same story and feature the same cast of major characters, but there are some slight differences between the two titles that will make the experience unique depending on the version you choose to play. As in the original Sun and Moon, the two games are set 12 hours apart. Ultra Sun will reflect the time that is set in your 3DS clock, while Ultra Moon will be 12 hours ahead--meaning if you play during the day, it will be night in the game.

Additionally, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon introduce a mysterious new group called the Ultra Recon Squad. This team arrives in Alola through an Ultra Wormhole and has some sort of connection to the Ultra Beasts; in one trailer, the group can be seen commanding the new Ultra Beast, UB-Adhesive. You'll encounter different members of the Ultra Recon Squad depending on which version you play. In Ultra Sun, players will cross paths with Dulse and Zossie; in Ultra Moon, players will meet Phyco and Soliera.

Ultra Recon Squad, from left to right: Dulse, Zossie, Soliera, and Phyco
Ultra Recon Squad, from left to right: Dulse, Zossie, Soliera, and Phyco

Version-Exclusive Pokemon

As with every pair of Pokemon titles, the primary difference between Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon is the kinds of Pokemon you can encounter in each version. While both games feature most of the same monsters, each one is also home to a handful of exclusive Pokemon that cannot be captured in the other version. Below you'll find a list of all the version-exclusive Pokemon that have been confirmed so far:

Ultra Sun-Exclusive Pokemon

  • Alolan Vulpix
  • Alolan Ninetales
  • Houndour
  • Houndoom
  • Cranidos
  • Rampardos
  • Cottonee
  • Whimsicott
  • Tirtouga
  • Carracosta
  • Rufflet
  • Braviary
  • Lurantis (Totem-sized)
  • Passimian
  • Turtonator

Ultra Moon-Exclusive Pokemon

  • Alolan Sandshrew
  • Alolan Sandslash
  • Electrike
  • Manectric
  • Shieldon
  • Bastiodon
  • Petilil
  • Lilligant
  • Archen
  • Archeops
  • Vullaby
  • Mandibuzz
  • Salazzle (Totem-sized)
  • Oranguru
  • Drampa

Legendary Pokemon

The Alola region is also home to a diverse array of Legendary Pokemon, and thanks to the appearance of Ultra Wormholes in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, players will be able to encounter Legendaries from past regions, as well. Every single Legendary Pokemon from previous gens returns in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, though as is the case with regular Pokemon, some can only be encountered in a specific version. Here's the list of all the version-exclusive Legendaries that appear in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Ultra Sun-Exclusive Legendaries

  • Ho-oh
  • Raikou
  • Groudon
  • Latios
  • Dialga
  • Heatran
  • Reshiram
  • Tornadus
  • Xerneas
  • Buzzwole
  • Kartana
  • Dusk Mane Necrozma
  • UB-Burst

Ultra Moon-Exclusive Legendaries

  • Lugia
  • Entei
  • Kyogre
  • Latias
  • Palkia
  • Regigigas
  • Zekrom
  • Thundurus
  • Yveltal
  • Lunala
  • Pheromosa
  • Celesteela
  • Dawn Wings Necrozma
  • UB-Assembly

Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon release for 3DS on November 17. Along with an expanded storyline, the games introduce many new features and characters, including a new surfing game and Team Rainbow Rocket, a villainous supergroup comprised of the leaders from past teams. Players who purchase either title by January 10, 2018 will receive a free gift: a special Rockruff that evolves into the new Dusk Form Lycanroc.


Justice League Star Jason Momoa Confirms He Will Star In The Crow Reboot

By Dan Auty on Nov 13, 2017 09:13 pm

Last month, it was reported that the long-awaited reboot of cult '90s comic book movie The Crow, currently known as The Crow Reborn, will start pre-production early next year. Aquaman star Jason Momoa has been attached to the project for some time, but a series of delays had left it unclear as to whether he would still star. However Momoa has now all but confirmed his involvement.

The actor took to Instagram to post a illustrated picture of the character of The Crow, with the caption addressed to director Corin Hardy. It reads, "I've been waiting for sooooo long. @corinhardy let's do this brother." In response, Hardy posted an image of himself and Momoa, with the caption, "Two-headed monster. Craawwk."

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The Crow Reborn does not yet have a release date. However, last month creator James O'Barr stated that it would begin pre-production in February 2018, and confirmed Hardy's involvement. Hardy previously made the acclaimed horror movie The Hallow and directed the upcoming Conjuring spin-off, The Nun.

The Crow first appeared on the screen in the 1994 movie, which was adapted from James O'Barr's comic book. The film was a critical and financial hit, but it was overshadowed by the accidental death of star Brandon Lee on set. An unsuccessful sequel, The Crow: City of Angels, was released in 1996.


Free Xbox One, 360 Games With Gold For November 2017 Are Out Now

By Eddie Makuch on Nov 13, 2017 08:56 pm

We're now comfortably into November, and if you haven't already claimed them, that means the next set of Xbox One and Xbox 360 Games With Gold titles are waiting for you. A total of four games across the two platforms will be available over the course of the month, as well as one that's stuck around from last month.

Xbox One owners can now pick up the racing game TrackMania Turbo, while puzzler The Turing Test, a holdover from October, will continue to be free through November 15. On Xbox 360, the Sega Saturn remake Nights Into Dreams is available at the low, low price of free for the first of the month. Later this week, starting on November 16, Tales From The Borderlands will go free on Xbox One, while Deadfall Adventures will drop to $0.00 that day. Both Xbox 360 games are playable on Xbox One through backwards compatibility.

TrackMania Turbo
TrackMania Turbo

You can see November 2017's full Games With Gold lineup below. Click any game link to queue up your download from Xbox.com. In other news, Microsoft has rolled out the next set of weekly deals for Xbox One and Xbox 360, while the Xbox One X's release on November 7 has arrived. You can read more about that console in our full Xbox One X review. Game Pass subscribers also have a new batch of games to play.

November 2017 Games With Gold

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November 2017's Free PS Plus PS4 Games Out Now On PlayStation Store

By Kevin Knezevic on Nov 13, 2017 08:52 pm

Sony has launched the next set of free games for PlayStation Plus members. We're now well into November, and subscribers can download a total of seven titles across PS4, PS3, and Vita. That's one more than usual, as Sony is again offering a bonus PlayStation VR game following the headset's recent one-year anniversary. As usual, PS4 owners have the widest and best selection of games, but you've got something to look forward to regardless of platform.

PS4 owners with PS Plus have four games in total to nab for free right now: strategy game Worms Battlegrounds, the gorgeous (but hard-to-describe) Bound, and PSVR shooter Until Dawn: Rush of Blood; the latter will be available for longer than the other games, as it's not a part of the standard monthly lineup. Additionally, Cross-Buy provides PS4 players with a fourth title at no cost, the action RPG Dungeon Punks.

Over on, PS3 there are two free games: classic shoot-em-up R-Type Dimensions and fighting game Rag Doll Kung Fu. Along with the aforementioned Dungeon Punks, Vita owners can download episodes 1 and 2 of adventure game Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse for free.

All of the standard PS Plus freebie can be claimed until December 5, when they'll return to their regular prices. By adding them to your library before then, you can play them for as long as you remain a Plus subscriber. Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, meanwhile, remains free until January 3. You can see the full list of this month's PS Plus freebies and grab them from the links below.

November 2017 Free PlayStation Plus Games

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Amazon Prime Video - What's New In November: NFL Football, James Bond Movies, And More

By Chris E. Hayner on Nov 13, 2017 08:46 pm

November is here, and it's going to be a big month for subscribers to Amazon Prime. The service's streaming video component is beefing up its library heading into the end of the year with original TV shows and movies--including the critically acclaimed The Big Sick.

The big news for Amazon in November comes in the form of a secret agent, though. As with Hulu, a large piece of the James Bond film library is now available--practically every film from 1962's Dr. No through 2002's Die Another Day. The one omission is the original Casino Royale, which starred David Nivens as 007.

Another major arrival to Prime is three Thursday Night Football games, taking place throughout the month. Matchups featuring the Dallas Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks, and Pittsburgh Steelers will be available live exclusively through Amazon Prime Video.

You can take a look at the full list of what's coming to Prime below. If you're a subscriber to other streaming services, you can also check out our looks at what's arriving on Netflix in November, as well as what Hulu is adding to its library.

Amazon Prime November 2017 Arrivals:

November 1

  • A Knight's Tale
  • A View To A Kill
  • Airplane!
  • Airplane II: The Sequel
  • Altar Egos
  • Bad Boys
  • Beauty Factory
  • Bram Stoker's Dracula
  • Chasing The Star
  • Crocodile Dundee
  • Crocodile Dundee II
  • Dances With Wolves
  • Diamonds Are Forever
  • Die Another Day
  • Dirty Work
  • Dr. No
  • For Your Eyes Only
  • From Russia With Love
  • GoldenEye
  • Goldfinger
  • Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
  • Legally Blondes
  • License To Kill
  • Live And Let Die
  • Moonraker
  • Never Say Never Again
  • Nowhere To Run
  • No Way To Live
  • Octopussy
  • On Her Majesty's Secret Service
  • Redeemer
  • Speed Racer
  • St. Elmo's Fire
  • The Beautiful Ones
  • The Cell
  • The Departed
  • The Little Tin Man
  • The Living Daylights
  • The Man With The Golden Gun
  • The Peacemaker
  • The Pursuit Of Happyness
  • The Spy Who Loved Me
  • The World Is Not Enough
  • Thunderball
  • Tomorrow Never Dies
  • Unforgettable
  • Up In the Air
  • You Only Live Twice

November 3

  • Falling Water, season 1
  • The Only Living Boy In New York

November 4

  • Tyler Perry's Boo! A Madea Halloween

November 5

  • Life On The Line
  • The Lovers

November 6

  • Among Us
  • Pearly Gates

November 7

  • Home Fires, season 2
  • If You Give A Mouse A Cookie (Amazon Original)
  • Fifty Shades Of Black

November 9

  • Thursday Night Football: Seahawks vs. Cardinals (Amazon Exclusive)
  • Armed Response

November 10

  • Allied

November 13

  • Baby Steps
  • Broken Mile
  • Orion
  • The Patent Scam

November 16

  • Thursday Night Football: Titans vs. Steelers (Amazon Exclusive)
  • Shot Caller

November 17

  • Landline (Amazon Original)

November 19

  • Man Down

November 20

  • Before The Sun Explodes
  • Blood Ransom

November 21

  • Dark Angel, season 1

November 23

  • Home Remedy, season 1
  • The Stinky And Dirty Show, season 2 (Amazon Original)

November 24

  • Fences
  • The Big Sick (Amazon Original)

November 27

  • London's Finest
  • Panic
  • The Incomparable Rose Hartman

November 28

  • Click Clack Moo Holiday (Amazon Original)

November 29

  • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, season 1 (Amazon Original)
  • The Circle

November 30

  • Thursday Night Football: Redskins vs. Cowboys (Amazon Exclusive)
  • Ogar: Will Of Steel

What's New On Hulu For November: Marvel's Runaways, James Bond Movies, And More

By Chris E. Hayner on Nov 13, 2017 08:45 pm

We're now well into November, and Hulu has shared a full list of new titles coming to its streaming service this month. In addition to new episodes of your favorite TV shows, November will see the debut of some notable Hulu original series and a slew of new movies to watch.

The most notable addition for the month is sure to be the series premiere of Marvel's Runaways, the streamer's first comic book adaptation. From Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, the creative duo behind The O.C. and Gossip Girl, Runaways tells the stories of six teenagers who learn their parents are supervillains. It arrives on November 21.

Future Man, from executive producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, will bring time traveling comedy to Hulu. Josh Hutcherson stars as a janitor that might also be the savior of the universe.

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As for movies, popular titles like 13 Going on 30, Ocean's Eleven, and Terminator 2: Judgement Day will become available to stream. Additionally, 21 James Bond films have debuted on Hulu, giving subscribers access to almost every single film starring the famed secret agent, prior to Daniel Craig taking on the role. The only early film that's missing is 1967's Casino Royale.

Take a look at the full list of what is arriving and departing Hulu in November below. For other services, see what's new on Netflix in November and what's new on Amazon Prime video in November.

What's Coming To Hulu In November

Available November 1

13 Going on 30 (2004)

25th Hour (2002)

5th Kind (2017)

The 13th Warrior (1999)

The Air up There (1994)

A View to Kill (1985)

Air Bud 2: Golden Receiver (1998)

Airplane! (1980)

Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)

Alfie (2004)

The Aristocats (1970)

Arizona Bushwhackers (1967)

Ashby (2015)

The Associate (1996)

Bad Boys (1983)

Bad Santa (2003)

Barbarella (1968)

Barbershop (2002)

Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004)

Beowulf (2007)

Blown Away (1994)

Bound (1996)

Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)

Brother Bear (2003)

Celtic Pride (1996)

Christmas Classics: Jingle Bells (2010)

Christmas Classics: O'Christmas Tree (1999)

Christmas Classics: Santa's Christmas Crash (1998)

Christmas Classics: Santa's Christmas Snooze (1995)

Christmas Classics: We Wish You a Merry Christmas (1999)

Christmas with the Cranks (2004)

Chuck Jones Collection: A Very Merry Cricket (2016)

Corky Romano (2001)

Cougars, Inc. (2011)

Crocodile Dundee (1986)

Crocodile Dundee II (1988)

D3: the Mighty Ducks (1996)

Dances with Wolves (1990)

Dead Hands Dig Deep (2016)

Dead Man on Campus (1998)

Delta Farce (2007)

Diamonds Are Forever (1971)

Die Another Day (2002)

Dirty Work (1998)

Double Take (2001)

Doug's First Movie (1999)

Dr. No (1963)

Ella Enchanted (2004)

Flesh + Blood (1985)

For Your Eyes Only (1981)

From Russia with Love (1964)

Goldeneye (1995)

Goldfinger (1964)

Grumpy Old Men (1993)

Grumpier Old Men (1995)

Home for the Holidays (1995)

How to Build a Time Machine (2016)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame II (2002)

Jacob's Ladder (1990)

Journey to Space (2015)

The Joy Luck Club (1993)

Jungle to Jungle (1997)

Jungle Book – Live Action (1994)

K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)

Kazaam (1996)

Kung Fu Hustle (2005)

Larger than Life (1996)

Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector (2006)

Legally Blondes (2009)

License to Kill (1989)

Little Man (2006)

Live and Let Die (1973)

The Living Daylights (1987)

Maid in Manhattan (2002)

Man of the House (2005)

The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)

The Marrying Man (1991)

Mean Creek (2004)

Men in Black (1997)

The Mighty Quinn (1989)

Moonlight Mile (2002)

Moonraker (1979)

The Mothman Prophecies (2002)

Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)

Never Say Never Again (1983)

Nixon (1995)

Ocean's Eleven (2001)

Octopussy (1983)

On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)

Open Range (2003)

Out Cold (2001)

Outside Providence (1999)

The Peacemaker (1997)

Permanent Midnight (1998)

Pinocchio (2002)

Proof (2005)

Pumpkin (2002)

Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings (1994)

The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

The Quiet American (2002)

The Rescuers (1977)

Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)

The Saint (1997)

Saved! (2004)

Scream (1996)

Shaolin Soccer (2001)

She's All That (1999)

Shopgirl (2005)

Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the 13th (2001)

Six Days, Seven Nights (1998)

Split Decisions (1988)

The Spy who Loved Me (1977)

Summer's Moon (2009)

The Swan Princess: The Mystery of the Enchanted Treasure (1998)

The Swan Princess Christmas (2012)

The Sweetest Thing (2002)

The Sword in the Stone (1963)

Teen Wolf (1985)

Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)

Thunderball (1965)

Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)

Treasure Planet (2002)

Unforgettable (1996)

Up in the Air (2009)

The Usual Suspects (1995)

What's the Worst that Could Happen? (2001)

Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year (2002)

Winter's Bone (2010)

The World is not Enough (1999)

You Only Live Twice (1967)

Available November 2

Total Divas: Season 7 Premiere (E!)

The Penguin King (2012)

Available November 3

Player vs. Player: Season 1 Premiere (ESL)

Available November 4

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Complete Season 12 (FX)

Man Seeking Woman: Complete Season 3 (FXX)

Tyler Perry's Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016)

Available November 5

ESL Replay: Season 1 Premiere (ESL)

Hannah Montana the Movie (2009)

Life on the Line (2016)

Zero Days (2016)

Available November 7

Vanderpump Rules: Complete Season 5 (Bravo)

Available November 8

Gadgetgang in Outerspace (2017)

Much Ado About Nothing (2013)

Oddball (2015)

White Haired Witch (2014)

Available November 10

Bootcamp: Immortals: Season 1 Premiere (ESL)

Taboo: Complete Season 1 (FX)

Allied (2016)

Austin Found (2017)

The Song (2014)

Available November 11

Citizen Jane (2017)

Obey Giant: Hulu Original Documentary (2017)

Their Finest (2016)

Available November 14

Future Man: Series Premiere (Hulu Original)

Guidance: Complete Season 2 (Awesomeness TV)

Available November 15

Uncontrollably Fond: Complete Season 1 (DramaFever)

Extract (2009)

Iron Sky (2012)

Parkland (2013)

Still Breathing (1997)

Available November 16

Gameface: Complete Season 1 (All3Media)

There's...Johnny!: Complete Season 1 (Seeso)

Whose Streets? (2017)

Available November 19

Baskets: Complete Season 2 (FX)

Man Down (2016)

Available November 20

Whitey (1980)

Available November 21

Blossom: Complete Series (ABC)

Marvel's Runaways: Series Premiere (Hulu Original)

Available November 22

Chicago Med: Season 3 Premiere (NBC)

The Assassin Next Door (2009)

Stander (2003)

Available November 23

Prison Break: Complete Seasons 1-5 (FOX)

Happy Christmas (2014)

Available November 24

Fences (2016)

Available November 30

Monkey Business (2017)

Person to Person (2017)

What Is Leaving Hulu In November

November 30

A River Runs Through It (1992)

American Loser (2007)

America's Sweethearts (2001)

The Amityville Horror (1979)

An Inconvenient Truth (2006)

And You Thought Your Parents Were Weird (1991)

Best Seller (1987)

Black Hawk Down (2001)

The Dark Half (1993)

Disturbing Behavior (1998)

Dr. Strange (2007)

Dying Breed (2009)

Fargo (1996)

The Final Cut (2004)

The Fog (2005)

The Golden Child (1986)

High Tension (2003)

Home Sweet Hell (2015)

Indecent Proposal (1993)

The Invincible Iron Man (2007)

Kalifornia (1993)

Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1997)

Lars and the Real Girl (2007)

Mad Hot Ballroom (2005)

The Monster Squad (1987)

Nacho Libre (2006)

Princess Kaiulani (2009)

River's Edge (1987)

Something to Talk About (1995)

Switchback (1997)

Thor: Tales of Asgard (2001)

Ultimate Avengers 2 (2006)

Ultimate Avengers: The Movie (2006)

Ultraviolet (2006)


Netflix - What's New In November 2017: Marvel's The Punisher Release, More Movies And TV Shows

By Chris E. Hayner on Nov 13, 2017 08:40 pm

Netflix has announced what's coming and going in the month of November. As usual with the streaming service, many titles--both original and not--will be added to the service leading throughout the month. One particularly interesting addition is the upcoming documentary Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond, which is made up of behind-the-scenes footage of Jim Carrey during production of Man on the Moon--the Andy Kaufman biopic.

Of course, the most anticipated release of the month for Netflix is none other than Marvel's The Punisher. The streamer's first Marvel series after Defenders launches November 17, with Jon Bernthal playing the gun-toting vigilante. November will also see the arrival of new seasons of Lady Dynamite and Broadchurch, along with movies like Chappie, Men in Black, and Piranha.

Leaving Netflix is the Matrix Trilogy, V for Vendetta, and The Human Centipede: First Sequence, to name a few. On the TV front, the streaming service will also remove all nine seasons of How I Met Your Mother, along with four seasons of Jessie.

You can take a look at the full list of what's coming and going on Netflix throughout this month below. And for streaming completists, make sure to check out what's being added to Hulu in November and what's new to Amazon Prime in November.

Arriving on Netflix, Netflix 2017

November 1

  • 42
  • Casper
  • ChappieCharlotte's Web (2006)
  • Field of Dreams
  • Men in Black
  • Michael Clayton
  • Oculus
  • Scary Movie
  • Silent Hill
  • Stranger: Season 1
  • The Bittersweet
  • The Pursuit of Happyness
  • The Reader
  • The Whole Nine Yards
  • To Rome with Love
  • Under Arrest: Season 7
  • Undercover Grandpa
  • Where the Day Takes You

November 2

  • All About the Money
  • It's Not Yet Dark
  • Ten Percent (aka Call My Agent!): Season 2 (Netflix Original)

November 3

  • Alias Grace (Netflix Original)
  • Eventual Salvation
  • The Big Family Cooking Showdown: Season 1 (Netflix Original)

November 4

  • Williams

November 5

  • The Homesman
  • The Veil

November 6

  • The Dinner

November 7

  • Dizzy & Bop's Big Adventure: The Great Music Caper
  • Fate/Apocrypha: Part 1 (Netflix Original)
  • Killing Ground
  • P. King Duckling: Season 1
  • Project Mc²: Part 6 (Netflix Original)
  • The Journey Is the Destination

November 10

  • Blazing Transfer Students: Season 1 (Netflix Original)
  • Dinotrux Supercharged: Season 1 (Netflix Original)
  • Glitter Force Doki Doki: Season 2 (Netflix Original)
  • Lady Dynamite: Season 2 (Netflix Original)
  • Mea Culpa (Netflix Original)
  • The Killer (Netflix Original)

November 12

  • Long Time Running

November 13

  • Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary
  • Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed

November 14

  • DeRay Davis: How To Act Black (Netflix Original)
  • Hickok

November 15

  • Lockup: State Prisons: Collection 1

November 16

  • 9

November 17

  • A Christmas Prince (Netflix Original)
  • Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond - Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton (Netflix Original)
  • Longmire: Final Season (Netflix Original)
  • Luna Petunia: Season 3 (Netflix Original)
  • Marvel's The Punisher (Netflix Original)
  • Mudbound (Netflix Original)
  • Red, White, Black, Blue Odyssey
  • Santa Claws
  • Shot in the Dark: Season 1 (Netflix Original)
  • Spirit: Riding Free: Season 3 (Netflix Original)
  • Stretch Armstrong & the Flex Fighters: Season 1 (Netflix Original)

November 20

  • Piranha

November 21

  • Beat Bugs: All Together Now (Netflix Original)
  • Brian Regan: Nunchucks and Flamethrowers (Netflix Original)
  • Saving Capitalism (Netflix Original)
  • The Case for Christ

November 22

  • Cherry Pop
  • Godless (Netflix Original)
  • The Boss Baby
  • Tracers

November 23

  • Deep
  • She's Gotta Have It: Season 1 (Netflix Original)
  • Bushwick
  • Cuba and the Cameraman (Netflix Original)
  • Frontier: Season 2 (Netflix Original)
  • The Many Faces of Ito: Season 1 (Netflix Original)
  • Trailer Park Boys: Out of the Park: USA: Season 1 (Netflix Original)

November 27

  • Broadchurch: Season 3
  • Darkness Rising
  • My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic: Season 7 Part 2

November 28

  • Glitch: Season 2 (Netflix Original)
  • Good Morning Call: Season 2 (Netflix Original)
  • The Queen Of Spain

November 29

  • Guerra De Idolos: Season 1

November 30

  • The Details
  • Winning

Leaving Netflix, November 2017

November 1

  • Back to the Secret Garden
  • Black Books: Series 1-3
  • Christmas with the Kranks
  • Get Rich or Die Tryin'
  • Hard Candy
  • Hugo
  • Ravenous
  • The Brothers
  • The Legend of Hell House
  • The Matrix
  • The Matrix Reloaded
  • The Matrix Revolutions
  • The Newton Boys
  • Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas
  • Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express
  • Thomas & Friends: Merry Winter Wish
  • Thomas & Friends: The Christmas Engines
  • Thomas & Friends: Ultimate Christmas
  • Twilight
  • V for Vendetta

November 3

  • Do I Sound Gay?

November 5

  • Hannah Montana: The Movie
  • Heavyweights
  • Sky High

November 8

  • The Heartbreak Kid

November 11

  • Goosebumps

November 13

  1. How I Met Your Mother: Seasons 1-9

November 15

  • Jessie: Seasons 1-4
  • The Human Centipede: First Sequence
  • We Are Still Here

November 16

  • Cristela: Season 1
  • Dream House
  • Joan Rivers: Don't Start with Me
  • The Break-Up

November 17

  • Reggie Yates Outside Man: Volume 2
  • Somewhere Only We Know

November 22

  • The Warlords

November 25

  • Gringolandia: Seasons 1-3

November 30

  • Hatched
  • Legends: Seasons 1-2
  • The Gambler

PES 2018 Data Pack 2 Update Revealed, Release Date Announced

By Oscar Dayus on Nov 13, 2017 08:24 pm

PES 2018's new update, Data Pack 2, is coming very soon, publisher Konami has announced. The patch arrives on November 16, bringing with it additional licensed kits, updated player faces, two new stadiums, and the addition of David Beckham as a playable Legend.

Over 40 new and updated faces can be found in the patch, including Philippe Coutinho, Gianluigi Donnarumma, and Andre Silva, while its two new grounds are Arsenal's Emirates Stadium and the Chile national arena. Also included are 65 updated licensed kits, nine new pairs of boots, and over 1000 new and updated player photos. Finally, David Beckham will soon join the game's roster of Legends, meaning you can recruit him to join your team in MyClub.

Konami recently highlighted PES 2018 as a key factor in the company's increased profits. The game was received well among critics, and earned an 8/10 in GameSpot's PES 2018 review. We said: "When you get onto the pitch, no other football game feels as good as PES 2018. The slower pace is a definite improvement, helping tread the line between realism and fun near-perfectly. There's just something about the players' movement and the kinds of arcs the ball makes in the air that's just so pleasant to control--every pass, header, and shot just feels right. And when it clicks, and you score a thunderous strike from the edge of the area or finish off a slick passing move or even when you launch an ugly long ball forward to grab a last-gasp winner, it's the closest feeling you'll get to being out there scoring yourself."

For more on Konami's sports game, check out our comparison feature on FIFA 18 vs PES 2018. You can also check out everything that was included in PES 2018's Data Pack 1 update or take a look at some Real Madrid vs Barcelona gameplay.


Last Day For Xbox One Deals With Gold And Game Sales

By Patrick Faller on Nov 13, 2017 08:17 pm

It's a big week for Xbox, as the Xbox One X launched, and with it comes a new round of Deals with Gold, offering up to 85 percent off certain games. This week's deals include one that is enhanced for the Xbox One X. Quantum Break is a time-bending action game game that recently received an update that introduces Xbox One X enhancements. For a limited time, it's half off at $20 for Xbox Live Gold members. [Update: It's Monday, and that means Microsoft is close to rolling out the next batch of weekly Xbox Live deals. If you're interested in anything that's on sale, now is the time to pick it up.]

If you're looking to get a racing game fix, Forza Motorsport 6 and the Forza Horizon 2 bundle are 50 percent off, among others; Forza Horizon 3's winter-themed Blizzard Mountain DLC is also half price. You can also pick up Homefront: The Revolution for just $12, and tons of its DLC content is also half off in this week's Spotlight sale. The excellent Enter the Gungeon also drops to $7.49.

For Xbox 360, players can snag deals on Deadpool, Divinity 2: The Dragon Knight Saga, and Worms. The sale goes until November 14 at 3 AM PT / 6 AM ET. You can see the full list below, and check out our review of the Xbox One X and full list of enhanced games while you're at it.

Xbox One Deals

  • Baila Latino--60% off
  • Blood Bowl 2: Legendary Edition--25% off
  • Blood Bowl 2: Team Pack--33% off
  • Blood Bowl 2: Official Expansion + Team Pack--15% off
  • Blood Bowl 2: Official Expansion--15% off
  • Castles--75% off
  • Deadpool--80% off
  • Enter the Gungeon--50% off
  • Forza Horizon 3 Blizzard Mountain--50% off
  • Forza Motorsport 6 and Forza Horizon 2 Bundle--50% off
  • Forza Motorsport 6 Platinum Edition Bundle--67% off
  • Forza Motorsport 6 VIP--75% off
  • Gems of War: Legendary Starter Pack--40% off
  • Homefront: The Revolution--50% off
  • Homefront: The Revolution (Expansion Pass)--33% off
  • Homefront: The Revolution (The Combat Stimulant Pack)--50% off
  • Homefront: The Revolution (The Guerilla Care Package)--50% off
  • Homefront: The Revolution (The Liberty Pack)--50% off
  • Homefront: The Revolution (The Revolutionary Spirit Pack)--50% off
  • Homefront: The Revolution (The Voice Of Freedom)--50% off
  • Homefront: The Revolution (The Wing Skull Pack)--50% off
  • Homefront: The Revolution (Freedom Fighter Bundle)--60% off
  • Homefront: The Revolution--60% off
  • Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth--20% off
  • Killer Instinct: Definitive Edition--50% off
  • Quantum Break--50% off
  • Sword Coast Legends--50% off
  • Team17 Indie Heroes Pack--80% off
  • The Bunker--50% off
  • The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor--33% off
  • The Surge--60% off
  • We Are The Dwarves--33% off

Xbox 360 Deals

  • Bound by Flame--75% off
  • Contrast--75% off
  • Deadpool--80% off
  • Divinity 2 – The Dragon Knight Saga--75% off
  • Duck Dynasty--85% off
  • Faery: Legends of Avalon--75% off
  • Worms Revolution--75% off
  • Worms Ultimate Mayhem--75% off
  • Worms--75% off


Destiny 2 Nightfall Strike Guide: Inverted Spire Modifiers And Challenges Detailed [Last Chance]

By Chris Pereira on Nov 13, 2017 08:16 pm

Another weekly reset has occurred in Destiny 2, bringing with it the second-ever Faction Rally event to PS4 and Xbox One (or the first, if you're on PC). It also means there is a new Flashpoint on Nessus and a new Nightfall Strike now available, and we've got the full rundown on what to expect from this week's journey to The Inverted Spire. [Update: It's Monday and the weekly reset is approaching. If you haven't already completed this Nightfall, now is your last opportunity to do so.]

In terms of Modifiers, you'll be able to gain some additional time to complete the Strike with Timewarp: Rings. This presents Vex rings in certain areas throughout the mission, which you can jump through to extend the time limit by 30 seconds. Momentum is also active, and this causes your health and shield regeneration to cease when you stand still. Sprinting allows you to regenerate both more quickly, meaning you'll need to stay on the move in order to stay alive.

As for Challenges, you'll again be faced with Speed of Dark, which requires at least five minutes to still be on the clock when you finish the Strike. Unbroken asks you to make it through with fewer than three deaths. And The Floor is Lava tasks your entire Fireteam with avoiding Protheon's fire attack; slay it without anyone taking a hit from the ground attack to complete this.

The reward for completing the Nightfall is Powerful gear. This is one of the only ways to obtain such gear, and they're among the best items you can get your hands on. It's also an easy way to increase your Power level past 265, which presents a difficult point to surpass for many players. If you haven't hit 265 yet, you may want to wait until after you've raised your Power level to grab the Nightfall reward. This Nightfall will be available until the next weekly reset, which occurs at 1 AM PT / 4 AM ET / 9 AM GMT / 8 PM AEDT on Tuesday, November 14.

If you haven't yet unlocked the Nightfall, you'll need to complete two Strikes and approach the suggested Power level of 240 before Zavala will allow you to take part in them. Traditional matchmaking is not available, but in its place we have Guided Games, providing players with the opportunity to be matched up with members of a clan for the mission (which requires a Nightfall Ticket). Alternatively, clan members can sign up to serve as guides through the Nightfall. Doing so does not require a Ticket.


Last Chance For PS4, PS3, And PS Vita Weekly Game Sales And Deals

By Kevin Knezevic on Nov 13, 2017 08:14 pm

Ahead of Black Friday, a new batch of deals are now available in the US PlayStation Store. This week's selection is fairly slim compared to previous weeks, but PS4 owners can find discounts on a slate of titles from Warner Bros. Interactive. [Update: It's Monday, meaning we're now just a day away from the next batch of PSN deals launching ahead of Black Friday. If you're interested in anything on sale right now, you're running out of time to take advantage.]

The Warner Bros. Sale is going on now and offers deals on a handful of the publisher's PS4 games, with PS Plus subscribers saving an extra percentage off on many of them. NetherRealm's Mortal Kombat XL and Injustice 2 Deluxe Edition are on sale for $13 (or $15 without PS Plus) and $42 ($49), respectively. Some other notable discounts include Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor - Game of the Year Edition ($8/$10), Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition ($21/$24), and Batman: Arkham Knight Premium Edition ($16/$20).

PS4 owners can also find discounts on a number of Lego titles this week. Most notably, Lego City Undercover is available for $20 ($24), Lego Worlds costs $12 ($15), Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens runs for $6 ($8), and Lego Marvel's Avengers Deluxe Edition is available for $12 ($15).

While there aren't any other special sales going on this week, players can still find a handful of other games on sale in the PlayStation Store. Among them is LawBreakers: Deadzo Deluxe Edition, which is available for $20. Also on sale is Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue; PS Plus subscribers can download it for $36, while everyone else can pick it up for $48.

On PS3, players can find discounts on Binary Domain ($10), Rock of Ages ($2), and Zeno Clash 2 ($3). Meanwhile, Vita games on sale this week include Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars ($6), Claire: Extended Cut ($6), and Corridor Z ($4).

Most of these deals are available for a limited time and will expire on November 14 at 8 AM PT/11 AM ET. You can find the full list of discounts on the PlayStation Store. This month's free PS Plus games are also now available to download for Plus subscribers and include Worms Battlegrounds, Bound, and other titles.


Star Wars Battlefront 2's Microtransactions Are A Real Problem; Here's What $100 Does To Progression

By Chris Pereira on Nov 13, 2017 08:11 pm

Much of the discussion about Star Wars Battlefront II, particularly since its beta, has centered around the game's microtransactions. While EA has made a welcome change in giving away all gameplay content--like the upcoming Last Jedi characters and maps--for free, it's compensated by introducing a loot crate system. But whereas this can be relatively innocuous in other games, such as Overwatch, where you're only obtaining skins and cosmetics, Battlefront II's crates have a meaningful impact on gameplay.

While the system wasn't active during the beta, it did lead to an uproar from fans, causing some concessions from developer DICE. The studio announced that it was making changes to Battlefront II crates, such as preventing players from earning high-tier Star Cards from loot crates or being able to equip them without first reaching a certain level. But that solution left open the door for players to purchase loot crates and craft Epic-level Star Cards that can be used once they've put in enough time with the game. Essentially, that means players can pay for an in-game performance boost, just with a temporary roadblock. And it also does nothing to prevent players from buying loot crates to use lesser (but still beneficial) Star Cards right out of the gate. These cards can be obtained by playing, but those who pay will have an edge until you can put in a substantial amount of time.

In the video above, we provide a comprehensive breakdown of the different currencies, what kind of items and Star Cards are available, and what $90 (or $100, if you don't have the EA/Origin Access discount) puts in your hands. It's a complex system, but one you'll likely want to understand before diving into the game--or deciding whether it's worth a purchase.

Battlefront II officially releases on November 17, but it's currently playable for EA and Origin Access members on Xbox One and PC, respectively. That trial provides the full multiplayer component and the first three single-player missions, though you're limited to a total of 10 hours of gameplay. Pre-ordering the Deluxe edition gets you complete access on November 14, including on PS4. You can read more in our Battlefront II multiplayer pre-review.


The Punisher Reminds Us What Netflix And Marvel Can Do

By Michael Rougeau on Nov 13, 2017 07:30 pm

It's easy to forget, given some of Marvel and Netflix's recent joint output, what the two studios are capable of when they're at their best. All the Marvel/Netflix shows exist on a subjective spectrum, but it's generally accepted that The Defenders, Iron Fist, and Daredevil Season 2 weren't the greatest, while Daredevil Season 1, Jessica Jones, and (depending who you ask) Luke Cage were much better. Luckily for Marvel fans--and fans of good TV everywhere--The Punisher is with the latter group.

That's based on the first six episodes of The Punisher's 13-episode Season 1, which Netflix made available to press ahead of the show's Nov. 17 premiere. But even in just its first half, The Punisher Season 1 is confident, well-made television. The show could still blow it in the season's second half, but that remains to be seen.

The Punisher, of course, follows Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal), the titular anti-hero, who perpetually mourns his family by murdering the people responsible for their deaths. Despite doing this for a while now--during Daredevil Season 2, presumably through the events that took place in The Defenders, and now on his standalone show--he never seems to run out of "the people responsible" to murder. The web always expands, the rabbit hole goes deeper, and the conspiracy reaches its blood-soaked tendrils higher and higher into government organizations like the CIA. And the Punisher punishes them all--by murdering them good--while enjoying endless flashbacks of his once-happy family.

That basic framework might seem a little tired, and it is--a little. But if John Wick taught us anything, it's that revenge flicks done well will never get old. And make no mistake, if you're looking for another superhero jam: The Punisher has more in common with John Wick than with most of Marvel's other movies and shows.

That's a good thing. The Punisher is grounded in the way that Jessica Jones and Daredevil's first season were; these aren't superhumans or gods, and there's no magic or alternate dimensions. There's not even a shadowy organization pulling the strings behind the scenes, waiting to be unmasked and defeated in an epic team-up (at least, not in the first six episodes). There's only Frank, and the military, CIA, and other government operatives who screwed him over and murdered his family. (It only helps these connected shows that The Hand is--hopefully--gone for good.)

In this season's initial half, Frank isn't even really Punishing, in the capital "P" sense of the word. He burns his skull-adorned get-up after an opening montage in which--he believes--he puts down all "the people responsible" for good. Of course, there are more layers to uncover, as Frank learns when an NSA analyst-turned-hacker, Micro (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), gets in touch with some new intel. The two make a fun odd couple, first butting heads, then grudgingly cooperating. It's nothing revolutionary, but there's plenty of humor and drama to be mined from their pairing, which the season's second half will likely explore further.

In supporting roles are homeland security agents Dinah Madani (Amber Rose Revah) and Sam Stein (Michael Nathanson), as well as two of Castle's former squadmates in a Clandestine military outfit known as Cerberus--Curtis Hoyle (Jason R. Moore) and Billy Russo (Westworld's Ben Barnes).

Through these characters The Punisher manages to explore some pretty topical subject matter. Take Curtis's PTSD support group, which Billy, who now runs a private military company, provides funding for. The veterans who attend feel let down by their country, and they channel their anger in various ways, including some seemingly meant to stir debate among viewers (although never in an unrealistic way).

There's been some worry that The Punisher would feel tone deaf, given the character's inclination for shooting lots of people with very big guns, and the many tragic shootings that have taken place in the real world recently. Netflix and Marvel even acknowledged as much when they pulled out of New York Comic Con in October.

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But besides an indulgent title credits sequence where a massive arsenal swirls and coalesces to form the iconic skull logo, The Punisher doesn't feel overly worshipful of the many guns that grace its scenes. Frank uses guns simply as a tool, just as he uses knives, grenades, and anything else in arm's reach. He doesn't obsess over them, besides occasional cleanings.

And he spends much of The Punisher Season 1's first half trying to put it all behind him anyway. Bernthal once again proves himself a fantastic actor, with a simply ridiculous range between emotional drama and rage-fueled action, and he more than carries the show. Just as in Daredevil Season 2, Frank Castle is one of the best-cast characters in all the Marvel universe.

There are seven more episodes of The Punisher to watch, and even Marvel and Netflix's best shows have begun to drag in their second halves. Some might even complain that the first six are a little slow. They probably could have squeezed this story down to fewer episodes if they didn't show us the exact same flashbacks of Frank's doomed family so many times. But each episode picks up by the end, ensuring many will suffer from "just one more" syndrome, until we've binged way past our bedtimes, and, maybe, finished them all. At least, I know what I'm doing this Friday.


Deadwood Movie Might Start Shooting Next Year

By Dan Auty on Nov 13, 2017 06:11 pm

Ever since it was canceled in 2006, fans of HBO's highly acclaimed western drama Deadwood have been hoping that it will make a return to the screen. There has been talk of a potential movie for many years, and it now looks like it is happening, with new reports that production could start in 2018.

According to TVLine, HBO is looking to start shooting in the fall of next year. However, the site also notes that the project is yet to receive an official green light and that HBO has not formally commented on it.

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The Deadwood movie has been picking up some momentum over the past year. During the Television Critics Association press tour this summer, HBO Programming President Casey Bloys spoke about the script that the show's creator David Milch had written for the film. "The one thing that I was concerned about was I wanted a script that would stand on its own [for Deadwood fans and non-fans]," he said, via The Hollywood Reporter. "David totally delivered on that. I think it's a terrific script. If we can do it on a budget that makes sense for us, and if we can get the cast together, we're inclined to do it."

Earlier this year, star Ian McShane, who plays Al Swearengen, spoke about this hopes that the movie would happen. "I would love to do that again, be reunited with David and Tim [Olyphant] and everybody concerned with it," he said, via Den of Geek. "But they better make a deal sooner or later because we're all getting on a bit. It would be great to work with David again. [It] was maybe the best experience I ever had."

The three seasons of Deadwood ran from 2004 to 2006. Although the shows won eight Emmy Awards, HBO decided not to move forward with Season 4. At the time Milch spoke about his plans to make two feature-length TV movies to complete the story. However, in 2007, McShane revealed that the sets for the show were being dismantled and that the movies would not happen.


Top 10 UK Sales Chart - COD: WW2 Has Best Second Week Of Any Game In Two Years

By Oscar Dayus on Nov 13, 2017 04:31 pm

Call of Duty: WWII came top of the UK sales chart in its debut week, and it has now carried that momentum into its second week on sale (ending November 11). The shooter finishes No.1 again, and sales monitor Chart-Track says the game earned "the highest-selling second week for a title of not only this year, but 2016 as well."

Below Call of Duty lies FIFA 18, up one place this week to No.2, while Assassin's Creed Origins goes the opposite way to No.3. Two new releases round off the top five, as Need for Speed Payback debuts at No.4, while Sonic Forces finishes in No.5. Other new games out this week include Football Manager 2018 (No.10), Super Lucky's Tale (No.23), and The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs (No.27).

We awarded EA's racer a 5/10 in our Need for Speed Payback review. Critic Richard Wakeling wrote: "Need for Speed Payback's banal racing is only magnified by this focus on grinding. The simple, almost retro, handling model provides occasional bouts of fun, but it's never enough to escape Payback's flaws, with an unwillingness to let you partake in its most hair-raising moments, and a general drabness that seeps into every layer of the game. Fast and Furious, this is not; and that's a disappointing outcome."

Sonic Forces also got a 5/10. "Sonic Forces ultimately fails to advance the mechanics of previously successful 3D Sonic games, or present them in their best light," wrote Matt Espineli. "A mediocre platformer at best, Sonic Forces manages to do nothing more than reinforce long held stereotypes against Sega's beloved blue blur." Read more in our full Sonic Forces review.

In other Call of Duty news, developer Sledgehammer has announced big server changes to help alleviate some of the game's launch issues. There's also a new Call of Duty: WW2 update out now on PS4 and Xbox One.

You can read the full top 10 sales chart below, courtesy of Chart-Track. Note this table does not include digital sales data, and so should not be considered representative of all UK game sales.

  1. Call of Duty: WWII
  2. FIFA 18
  3. Assassin's Creed Origins
  4. Need for Speed Payback
  5. Sonic Forces
  6. Super Mario Odyssey
  7. Forza Motorsport 7
  8. Forza Horizon 3
  9. Gran Turismo Sport
  10. Football Manager 2018

Destiny 2 Xur Location Guide: Where's Xur And What Exotics Is He Selling? (November 13)

By Tamoor Hussain on Nov 13, 2017 03:32 pm

Like that one song that Spotify keeps playing even though you're in shuffle mode, Xur is back. This time Destiny 2's best Resident Evil 4 Merchant cosplayer has landed on Nessus, and to get to him all you've got to do is fast travel to Watcher's Grave.

Once you've landed, bring up the map and pop a waypoint on him. If you've been playing Destiny 2 since launch, you'll no doubt be familiar with this spot, as it's a frequent haunt for our boy Xur. If you haven't, it's as easy as hopping on your Sparrow when you land, boosting straight forward, and then doing some light platforming up the tree to find him hanging out on a branch.

If you're wondering whether it's worth the effort, we've got a breakdown of everything he has to offer. Take a look below.

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  • The Prospector (Grenade Launcher) -- 29 Legendary Shards
  • Foetracer (Hunter Class Helmet) -- 23 Legendary Shards
  • An Insurmountable Skullfort (Helmet) -- 23 Legendary Shards
  • Eye of Another World (Warlock Class Helmet) -- 23 Legendary Shards

The big Destiny 2 news this week is that Faction Rallies are up and running again. As with the last one, you'll need to pledge yourself to one of three groups, and then hunt down items to exchange for gear and weapons. Before you make your decision, check out our Destiny 2 faction rally guide to see all the new weapons, gear, and other rewards.

If you're planning to participate in the event, it may be worth checking out this article on a new Destiny 2 Faction Rallies exploit that lets you earn tokens really quickly. That'll save you some time and get you the gear you want much quicker.

Looking further ahead, Guided Games, a Destiny 2 feature that pairs solo players with high-level players for endgame activities like Nightfalls and the Raids, will receive small changes with the release of Curse of Osiris on December 5. These are intended to alleviate some issues that have persisted since its launch. You can read more about the upcoming changes to Destiny 2's Guided Games here.


Call Of Duty: WW2 Announces Big Changes After Launch Issues

By Eddie Makuch on Nov 13, 2017 11:54 am

Call of Duty: World War II launched earlier this month, but its release was not totally smooth, with players reporting online and multiplayer issues. In a blog post today, developer Sledgehammer thanked fans for their support amid what has been a "whirlwind" launch. Despite the issues, the game has welcomed "millions" of players already, Sledgehammer said.

"Our highest priority is to deliver the best online experience possible. We're not there yet, and we won't rest until we are," the studio said. "Our entire team is working around the clock, and we would like to share our current status update."

The update released last week had an adverse effect on server performance, Sledgehammer said. In response to this, Sledgehammer dropped the dedicated servers and switched to a P2P setup. This has helped improve things, but a P2P setup means players may experience host migration and other annoying little things. Dedicated servers are preferred, and fans may be happy to know that Sledgehammer aims to bring them back in due course; doing so is the studio's "highest priority."

In fact, Sledgehammer is already testing dedicated servers in "limited markets" such as some places in the United States. "This level of data and diagnostics is helping us work toward a permanent solution as quickly as possible," Sledgehammer said. "We've begun to test dedicated servers today in the US. We'll watch this test closely, and once we analyze the results we'll look to expand."

Sledgehammer also discussed another issue that players have been running into: getting disconnected from the server. The studio has found the root cause of the problem, and a patch is coming out tonight on PS4 and Xbox One to fix the issue. This is a big deal because getting disconnected can mean the loss of stats and other problemes.

Additionally, Sledgehammer confirmed that Call of Duty: WWII's Headquarters mode--a social space like Destiny's Tower--is still not functioning as intended. It is supposed to be a social area where lots of players come together, but last week, Sledgehammer made it a solo experience to help improve the online experience. Unfortunately, it's still a solo experience (though you can manually invite friends), and that's not changing for some time.

"HQ is best enjoyed with a thriving, fully populated social community interacting together," Sledgehammer said. "So hang in there while we address the most pressing concerns first."

Finally, Sledgehammer said PC fans should know that the studio is listening to their feedback. The next title update for PC is finished, but Sledgehammer is not going to release it until it can fix the other issues mentioned above, a portion of which also impact the PC audience.

"This is only the beginning, so thank you for playing," Sledgehammer said. "We won't rest until we resolve everything we can for the community."

For more on Sledgehammer's World War II title, check out our guide on how to get the Tesla Gun in Zombies Mode or take a look at the quest that rewards you for watching other players open loot boxes. You can also explore the history of Call of Duty's WWII games or see our Call of Duty: WWII multiplayer tips.


Activision Talks About The Call Of Duty Movie

By Eddie Makuch on Nov 13, 2017 11:44 am

Multiple Call of Duty movies are in the works. We don't know much about the stories they'll tell or who will star in them, but now Activision's Tim Kilpin has shed some light on the company's general approach to making films based on its video games. Kiplin heads up Activision's Consumer Products Group, and he says it's important to carefully consider how to adapt the game for the big screen.

"Anytime you take a franchise as storied as this, with this kind of legacy, and expand it into a new form factor you have to be really careful," Kilpin told MCV. "So frankly, if the script and the story isn't right we won't do it; it's not one of those situations where someone is saying, 'I don't care just get it made!'; that's not what's happening. We do think that if it's done well it has the opportunity to expand the base audience, beyond the traditional foundation that the game appeals to."

Kilpin went on to suggest that a Call of Duty movie may be able to help expand the profile of the already-massive series. The thinking is that Call of Duty is an M-rated game, meaning that theoretically it appeals to a relatively smaller pool of people.

"As an M-rated game, it's a core audience and we do think there's an opportunity to reach a little more broadly than that; if the storytelling is done well, that's the key," he said.

Activision is hoping to create a Marvel-style universe for its Call of Duty movies. Activision Studios executive Nick van Dyk said in a previous interview that fans can expect the Call of Duty films to resemble the games in terms of tone.

"It's going to have the same sort of high-adrenaline, high-energy aesthetic as the game, but it's not a literal adaptation," he said. "It's a much more broad and inclusive, global in scope ... a big, tentpole, Marvel-esque movie."

Also in the MCV interview, Kiplin briefly discussed the possibility of an Overwatch movie. Asked if an Overwatch movie might be possible after the Call of Duty film, Kiplin said, "We would like that very much." That's hardly confirmation of anything at all, but it's still exciting to think about considering how wonderful the Overwatch shorts have been.

Activision Studios is headed up by former Disney executive Nick van Dyk and The Hateful Eight and Pulp Fiction producer Stacey Sher. The division also oversaw the release of the Netflix show Skylanders Academy.

The newest Call of Duty game, Call of Duty: WWII, launched earlier this month and had a strong first week of sales. For more, check out GameSpot's Call of Duty: WWII review.


Tekken 7's Next DLC Character Is Final Fantasy 15's Noctis

By Eddie Makuch on Nov 13, 2017 09:24 am

The next Tekken 7 DLC character has been announced--and it's a surprising one. Bandai Namco today announced that Final Fantasy XV's Noctis Lucis Caelum is coming to the fighting game in Spring 2018.

As you can see in the announcement trailer below, Noctis wields his trademark Engine Blade to do a lot of up-close-and-personal damage. He can also use magic. Additionally, you can see that there is also apparently a new Final Fantasy XV stage coming to Tekken 7 with Noctis. Check out the trailer below.

People on Twitter are basically losing their minds over the announcement that Noctis is coming to Tekken 7. The announcement came less than a day after NetherRealm announced that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are coming to Injustice 2 as DLC characters. People didn't see that reveal coming, either.

Tekken 7 is out now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. While Noctis isn't coming to the game until 2018, Geese Howard, from the Fatal Fury and King of Fighters franchises, is launching in December--you can see some new gameplay footage here.

For more on Tekken 7, you can read our Tekken 7 review in which GameSpot's own Peter Brown awarded it an 8/10 and stated, "While some of this depth will be lost or out of reach for newcomers, there's enough fun to be had outside of hardcore competition to keep players from all walks of gaming thoroughly entertained."


6,000 Games Released On Steam This Year

By Eddie Makuch on Nov 13, 2017 06:04 am

More than 6,000 games have been released on Steam so far this year--and there is still more than a month left before 2017 is out. This number comes from industry analyst Daniel Ahmad, who works for Niko Partners.

As Ahmad points out, 6,000 is nearly equal to the total number of games released on Steam in the decade between 2005 and 2015. It's up from more than 4,200 games released on Steam in 2016 (via GI.biz). Here is the dramatic-looking chart that Ahmad put together to highlight the dramatic rise in Steam releases.

No doubt a big portion of the new releases this year have come through Steam Direct, which replaced Steam Greenlight earlier this year. Since its launch earlier this year, more than 1,000 games have been released, according to Kotaku.

The flood of new releases is lucrative for Valve, as the company gets a cut of every game sale, while also taking the $100 fee for every Steam Direct application.

In 2014, Valve released the "Steam Discovery" update to help users find what they're looking for amid the onslaught of new releases. The update added new personalised recommendations based on your gameplay, as well as new search and discovery tools.


Top New Games Out This Week On Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC, And 3DS - November 12

By Tony Wilson on Nov 13, 2017 05:30 am

Every Sunday we take a look at some of the biggest releases dropping that week, and it's finally time to travel to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars Battlefront II. You can also jump between universes in Lego Marvel Superheroes 2 or revisit the islands of Alola with Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Meanwhile, L.A. Noire is getting a re-release of its own for the current console generation, while Skyrim gets new ways to play in VR and on Nintendo Switch.

Lego Marvel Superheroes 2 -- November 14

Tuesday is home to the latest Lego game for the whole family, and this Marvel sequel ups the ante by mashing together all sorts of different universes and characters from the comics. You'll have plenty of heroes to build and bricks to collect with this one.

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L.A. Noire -- November 14

The lie-detecting, crime solving game is making its way to new consoles. All versions include the base game and every DLC case, while the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X versions also offer 4K support. As for the Nintendo Switch port, that version has special motion and touch controls.

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Star Wars Battlefront II -- November 17

No matter which era of Star Wars you grew up with, Battlefront II has something for you. Maps and heroes borrow from every trilogy, and the sequel finally brings something fans clamored for from the start: a proper single-player campaign with original characters.

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Pokemon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon -- November 17

If you're ready to return to Alola, these souped-up versions of Sun and Moon are for you. New Z-Moves and Ultra Beasts await you, and you can actually travel through wormholes to find the Beasts on their home turf. New photo options and surfing routes between the islands are here too.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim -- November 17

If you haven't picked up one of the many versions of Skyrim yet, you get two new chances this week. The Nintendo Switch version has special Zelda-themed gear and motion controls via the Joy-Cons, while the PlayStation VR version offers new motion controls of its own. Both versions include the full game and all of its expansions.

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New Harry Potter Game Doesn't Mean Dev Will Stop Supporting Pokemon Go

By Eddie Makuch on Nov 13, 2017 05:24 am

Pokemon Go developer Niantic Labs recently announced a new Pokemon AR game called Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. Some wondered what this might mean for the ongoing development and support of Pokemon Go. Now, Niantic has pledged that it is staying "100 percent committed" to Pokemon Go, with more "amazing features" coming soon.

"We are 100% committed to creating an ever-changing and growing game that gets our players exploring, meeting each other, and deepening their connection to the Pokemon universe," Niantic explained in a blog post (via DualShockers). "We're actively expanding the Pokemon GO development team to build many more amazing features in 2018."

Niantic plans to start talking about "upcoming improvements to certain features" in Pokemon Go this week, so keep checking back for more.

Niantic also pointed out that it is working on Wizards Unite alongside the game development team at Harry Potter publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, so it's sharing some of the workload. Additionally, support for Niantic's earlier game, Ingress, continues. All three teams--Ingress, Pokemon Go, and Wizards Unite--are hiring right now.

Wizards Unite, which is due to launch in 2018 for mobile devices, lets players walk around the world world collecting power-ups, defending locations, and exploring their environment. You can read more about the game here in GameSpot's previous coverage.

The game is being developed under the umbrella of Portkey Games, which is WB's newly established Harry Potter games division. A new Harry Potter game for consoles is also in the works under the banner of Portkey Games.


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