By Anonymous on Oct 02, 2017 12:00 am
Samsung 960 EVO m.2 NVMe 250GB SSD - $117
Samsung 960 EVO m.2 NVMe 250GB SSD - $117
NVMe solid-state drives are the new wave of super-fast storage, but tend to be really expensive. Thankfully, you can snag the 250GB version of the Samsung 960 EVO for a few bucks off, just make sure you have an open m.2 slot. With read speeds up to 3,200 MB/s and write speeds up to 1,500 MB/s, this NVMe drive leaves standard SSDs in the dust. Link to sale
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X CPU - $200
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X CPU - $200
The CPU market truly changed with AMD's Ryzen CPUs as they've brought more cores for less. An example of that is the 6-core/12-thread Ryzen 5 1600X that's on sale for $200. It sports a base clock of 3.6GHz with a boost clock of up to 4.0GHz, but it's unlocked for manual overclocking as long as you have the proper motherboard. It doesn't come with a cooling solution, so you'll have to find one yourself. Link to sale
Asus Prime B350 Motherboard - $70
Asus Prime B350 Motherboard - $70
Speaking of motherboards for AMD CPUs, the Asus Prime with the AM4 socket is also on sale. It's equipped with the B350 chipset which allows for manual overclocking; important for those who want to get the most out of their CPU. This particular model has a microATX form factor and it'll fit in some pretty small cases. Link to sale
PNY GeForce GTX 1060 3GB Video Card - $190
PNY GeForce GTX 1060 3GB Video Card - $190
If you're looking for a cheap video card, it's hard not to recommend a GTX 1060, especially for under $200. Although it only has 3GB of VRAM, the GTX 1060 still offers plenty of power for high-to-maximum settings in games at 1080p. If you want to get a general idea of how it performs, check out our review of the GTX 1060. Link to sale
Corsair K70 LUX RGB Mechanical Keyboard - $108
Corsair K70 LUX RGB Mechanical Keyboard - $108
Full-sized RGB mechanical keyboards don't come cheap, but you can pick up Corsair's popular K70 at a discount. The K70 LUX comes with plenty of features that make it well worth its price: Cherry MX Brown switches, dedicated media keys, customizable backlighting, a detachable palm rest, and a brushed aluminum base. Link to sale
EVGA SuperNOVA 850W G3 PSU - $109
EVGA SuperNOVA 850W G3 PSU - $109
Higher-end systems tend to need more juice and 850 watts is likely to be enough for setups with SLI and multiple drives. And if you're in need of some extra power for an upgrade or a system you're building, EVGA's power supplies are a good bet since they're some of the most reliable ones. A mail-in rebate is also offered on top of the sale price with this PSU; it'll chop off another $25 if you're willing to go through the process. Link to sale
Pixio PX277 27-inch 1440p 144Hz IPS FreeSync Monitor - $350
Pixio PX277 27-inch 1440p 144Hz IPS FreeSync Monitor - $350
The brand name may not carry the same weight as Asus, Acer, or Samsung, but Pixio is gearing up to offer a monitor with everything you could possibly want. For $350, you get native 1440p resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, FreeSync to eliminate screen tearing, and an IPS panel for richer colors. It's currently available to pre-order and will ship at the end of October, and you'll need to use the promo code "PX277$50OFF" to get it at the listed price. Link to sale
By Anonymous on Oct 01, 2017 11:30 pm
 After diving deep into Larian Studios' new RPG, Mike and Jake recount the glory days of CRPGs, and how Divinity: Original SIn 2 continues that lineage.
By Anonymous on Oct 01, 2017 10:03 pm
In honor of Rick And Morty Season 3, we're giving away a Snowball Funko Pop! One (1) winner will be chosen after the giveaway closes on Sunday, October 1st at 12:00PM PT. Open to US residents only, void where prohibited. If you do not win this time, you'll be automatically entered in the next giveaway. Enter below (the additional entries are optional to increase your chances of winning): GameSpot Universe is our official entertainment channel focused on comics, movies, TV, anime, giveaways, and more! We find you movie easter eggs, recap shows like Game Of Thrones and Rick And Morty, and tell you who the hell are certain comic book characters like Cable from Deadpool.
By Anonymous on Oct 01, 2017 09:30 pm
(Produced in partnership with Acer) Winning a bar fight doesn't make you a boxer. Drag racing on Main St. doesn't mean you're ready for NASCAR. Owing a katana doesn't mean you're a ninja. And being good at video games doesn't mean you're ready to compete in esports. Like any profession, there's a level of skill and discipline separating the amateurs from the elite career men and women who compete for a living. Unlike most professions, though, there has never been an easy roadmap on how to achieve digital enlightenment above and beyond the call of duty, pun unintended. That is, until now. Enter Acer's Training Room, a full online dojo focused on training not just a gamer's hands and eyes, but their body and mind. Any fool's walkthrough can tell you where a vehicle's going to spawn in PUBG, or how to creep stack in Dota 2. The Training Room's purpose is to give PC gamers the tools they need to recognize when and why to use them, and have the mental conditioning to execute at the drop of a dime. Practice can make you the Karate Kid. The Training Room wants to help you become Bruce Lee. The Training Room itself is an online hub packed to the brim with the kind of top-to-bottom info and resources usually reserved for the pros, and provided by the best of the best in the realms of pro gaming, psychology, and physical fitness. In the Room's first round of content, to train the body, we have Jake Middleton, who's been providing gamers with specialized workout regimens specifically to keep the adrenaline flowing, and the reflexes well-oiled, and the eyes sharp when the pressure is on. Not only does Jake know the science behind performance, detailing the advantage of a strong body creating a stronger mind, but he provides a 12 week workout regimen to kickstart the process. From minute one, players will have the perfect jumping off point to establishing a healthy routine that, by itself, will boost what anyone is capable of on- and off-screen. If you're wondering why a lot of esports players look like they could run a marathon at a moment's notice, Jake will make sure you find out. For the mind, we have Dan Himmelstein, a specialist in esports psychology will will train players on how to not just update their skillset, but achieve a state of mind open and ready for the process of growth. Every new match, every mistake, every new strategy learned offers something to the players, and using Dan's philosophy of having a growth mindset will let players gets the most out of every second of it. Players will learn to not just processing stress in the moment, but parsing success and failure after the fact, learning to frame it all in a context that will be useful for every game after. Experiencing tranquility isn't just for Omnics anymore, folks. Of course, there is also the game itself and League of Legends pro player-turned-coach-turned-highly respected analyst Scarra will give you full access into the mind of the pros, how to think, move, and analyze every match with the warrior's eye for strategy. Scarra's first League video is, specifically, a masterclass on Summoner's Rift, introducing the concept of pressure on the map, how to smartly make a play for the enemy's side of the lane, not just making blind fingers-crossed fumbles toward their front door then being torn apart by summoners. This is how the best of the best see the League of Legends world. You will learn how to divide and conquer when thinning the enemy side ranks, to stretch and then overstretch. You will learn the vital concepts the pros use to dominate their opponents and what your enemies plan to do before they do it. Between these three are years of experience with the specific challenges the pros must face on and off the screen. Through an ongoing series of articles, interviews, and videos, players will be empowered to truly take their game to the next level. Maybe it'll be enough to take your particular set of skills to the pros; maybe you just want to dominate from the comfort of your own home. Either way, the Training Room is the gateway to becoming MORE. The dojo awaits at Acer.com.
By Anonymous on Oct 01, 2017 08:30 pm
Odyssey Wardrobe
Super Mario Odyssey's presentation is undeniably charming. The upcoming adventure is brimming with vibrant visuals that'll likely cement a smile on your face. Aside from its colorful environments, one of the game's most delightful aspects are the optional outfits Mario can wear. From outfits that are themed around the worlds you visit to ones that are direct homages to Mario's history, there's an abundance of fun costumes to throw on. To give you a glimpse of all the outfits that have been revealed so far, we've gathered them all here. Click ahead to take a look, and be sure to check back often as we update this feature with even more outfits. Super Mario Odyssey launches on October 27. For more about how it's shaping up, check out most recent impressions of the game. A new trailer recently broadcast during a Nintendo Direct showcased Mario shirtless (which you'll see in the slides ahead)--and people had a lot to say about that. In other news, Nintendo announced a Super Mario Odyssey Switch bundle that comes with a system, a copy of the game, red Joy-Cons, and a Switch carrying case with special markings on it.
Standard Mario Outfit
Classic Mario Outfit
Wedding Outfit
Chef's Suit
Explorer Outfit
Poncho Outfit
Wetsuit
Beach Outfit
Caveman Garb
Magician Outfit
Dr. Mario Outfit
Boxers
Mario Maker Outfit
Painter Outfit
Football Outfit
Snow Outfit
Black Suit
Golf Outfit
Cowboy Outfit
Employee Outfit
Clown Suit
Fashionable Outfit
Pirate Outfit
By Anonymous on Oct 01, 2017 07:30 pm
For many movie fans, October is the month of horror, and to celebrate, we're going to count down to Halloween with a series of daily features and galleries. To kick off things off, here's a look at some of the horror movies we're most anticipating over the coming year...
Mayhem
The pressures of office life are taken to the extreme in this lively action horror movie, which hits home entertainment formats in November. Former Walking Dead star Steven Yuen plays an attorney who has been framed by a former co-worker and sacked from his job. If that wasn't bad enough, that also turns out to be the day that an airborne virus hits the office, turning his former co-workers into violent lunatics freed from all social inhibitions. With the building in lockdown, our hero must fight his way to the top floor while trying to control his own primal urges. Mayhem is directed by Joe Lynch, who previously helmed the hit horror sequel Wrong Turn 2 and Everly, the 2015 thriller starring Salma Hayek. It promises a mix of corporate satire and bloody, er, mayhem, and Everly proved that Lynch is very capable of delivering top-quality building-based action on a budget. Variety called it a "smartly constructed and sardonically funny indie with attitude that somehow manages the tricky feat of being exuberantly over the top even as it remains consistently on target."
The Ritual
The Ritual is based on Adam Nevill's award-winning 2011 novel about a group of old friends who get lost on a hiking trip in the Swedish mountains and encounter an ancient evil. It's a familiar setup, but the movie adaptation is picking up plenty of festival buzz. It's the debut feature from David Bruckner, who previously helmed sections of the acclaimed horror anthologies The Signal and V/H/S, and the cast includes Prometheus's Rafe Spall and Downton Abbey star Robert James-Collier. Last year's Blair Witch reboot might have flopped, but wilderness horror remains a hugely potent subject, and strong early reviews suggest that this is a horror must-see. The Ritual hits UK theaters later this month, and US viewers will be able to see it on Netflix, following the streaming giant's massive $4.75 million deal to score the movie's international rights.
Death House
The horror genre is packed with icons--from actors who have become famous for playing masked killers to the many "Scream Queens" who have graced the screen over the years. Many of them now assembled for Death House, which has a script from the late Gunnar Hansen, who played Leatherface is the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Directed by B. Harrison Smith and dubbed "The Expendables of Horror," the movie traps a pair of federal agents in a maximum security prison, forcing them to fight their way out past dozens of evil, crazed inmates. The cast list includes Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th), Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator), Bill Moseley (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2), Dee Wallace (The Howling), Camille Keaton (I Spit On Your Grave), Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes), Tony Todd (Candyman), Sid Haig (The Devil's Rejects), and Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog). Phew! Death House hits theaters in January 2018.
The Nun
James Wan has co-created no fewer than three hugely popular horror franchises—Saw, Insidious, and The Conjuring--all of which will have had new entries in 2017. Following the success of the Conjuring spinoff Annabelle: Creation this year, next summer will see the release of another movie in the same connected universe--The Nun. Directed by Corin Hardy, who made the effective horror movie The Hallow and is in line to helm the remake of The Crow, The Nun is set before both the Conjuring and Annabelle films. It features Hateful Eight's Demián Bichir as a priest investigating a nun's mysterious suicide, with Taissa Farmiga (sister of Conjuring star Vera Farmiga) as the title character who, we're guessing, isn't entirely dead. All will be revealed next July.
Halloween/Suspiria
OK, this technically makes it six films, but we thought these two high-profile horror remakes were equally fascinating projects. John Carpenter's Halloween and Dario Argento's Suspiria are two of the most iconic chillers of the late-'70s, and new versions are due in 2018, courtesy of two unexpected directors. Halloween has, of course, been previously remade by Rob Zombie, but this next version will be directed by David Gordon Green, the indie auteur best known for films such as George Washington and All The Real Girls, as well as the stoner comedy favorite Pineapple Express. Not only that, but it has a script co-written by comedy actor Danny McBride. It's not exactly clear if this is a remake, a sequel, or something else entirely, but original star Jamie Lee Curtis is returning, and Carpenter himself is involved creatively. Not surprisingly, the movie arrives in theaters in October next year. Happy Halloween! Suspiria, meanwhile, has already been shot and is awaiting release from Amazon Studios, so expect that one much sooner. This tale of a ballet school run by ancient, evil witches is directed by Luca Guadagnino, the Italian filmmaker behind 2015's acclaimed comedy drama A Bigger Splash. His regular star, Tilda Swinton, returns for Suspiria, with Dakota Johnson and Chloë Grace Moretz as ballet students who uncover the school's dark secrets. Argento's original movie is noted for its incredible visual style and thunderous soundtrack; we already know that Radiohead's Thom Yorke is providing the score for the remake, and hopefully Guadagnino will deliver something just as stylish.
By Anonymous on Oct 01, 2017 07:28 pm
Football is a sport of great rivalries: Rangers vs Celtic, England vs Germany, Ronaldo vs Messi--these are all fierce contests in their own right. In the world of video games, footballing rivalries manifest in the battle between FIFA and PES. Each year EA's behemoth and Konami's plucky challenger battle it out to see which game can win the hearts of soccer fans everywhere. FIFA is consistently popular, but PES's resurgence in the past few years has won a bunch of fans over. The question is: which is better this year? PresentationNo matter your preference between the two footballing franchises, there can be no doubt that FIFA 18's presentation beats PES 2018's. PES's lack of licenses remains an issue, especially for those playing on Xbox since only PS4 and PC owners can install fan-made kit mods to make teams look closer to their real-life counterparts. FIFA, meanwhile, has almost every license worth acquiring, and makes good use of them with official graphic overlays, team-specific commentary lines, and more. This year, EA has improved the diversity of atmospheres you can experience in the game, dramatically changing the lighting and types of crowd noise you'll hear. Add that to an already slick set of menus, better-looking character models than ever, and the most addictive FUT pack-opening animation yet, and FIFA is a supremely pretty package. In contrast, PES struggles to compete on the aesthetic front. Character models continue to improve (especially in the lower leagues, where some player faces are surprisingly accurate), but as a whole PES looks flat compared to FIFA's flashy exterior. Menus have not changed in years, crowds still sound lackluster, and I'm still stuck playing as Man Red rather than Manchester United. It's safe to say FIFA 18 wins this round. GameplayWhen it comes to how FIFA and PES perform on the pitch, it's a little more tricky. Everyone has their own opinion on which feels better to play, though our PES 2018 review awarded the game an 8/10 primarily for how fluid it feels when you get into a match. Passing feels slick, dribbling responsive, and shots gratifying. Goalkeepers are still weirdly awkward and defending can be fiddly, but overall we think PES 2018 is the most satisfying football game ever made. FIFA has definitely improved since last year, with more satisfying shooting and slightly more responsive dribbling. Crosses are the most improved aspect of FIFA 18's gameplay, now whipping into the box with plenty of pace--and two new modifiers allow you to either loop crosses higher or drill them along the ground when necessary. Crucially, it's much easier to score from crosses and long shots now, leading to some wonderful goals. Like FIFA 17 though, it still has problems. Dribbling--despite the improvements--still feels clunky and passing feels limp and unresponsive compared to PES. Different teams and players also don't feel distinct enough, and lower league players feel disproportionately poor compared to world stars. FIFA 18 is on the up, but PES 2018 remains the king on the pitch. ModesOff the pitch, one of the main battlegrounds for soccer games is in their breadth and depth of modes. FIFA has traditionally edged PES in this respect, and this year sees another strong showing from EA's contestant. Alex Hunter returns in a second season of The Journey, FIFA's story-driven mode that's something unique to EA's series. It's not perfect--the ham-fisted appearances from real-world stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Rio Ferdinand are not exactly Oscar-winning--but it's an interesting and unique way of playing soccer. Elsewhere, FUT continues to expand and is now almost a game in itself. This year sees the addition of Squad Battles, where you play a number of matches against other Ultimate Team clubs controlled by AI, before being ranked against other real-world players for the amount of wins you manage. Squad Battles offer another way of earning rewards, as do the new Daily Objectives, and together they flesh out the single-player side of a mode that's traditionally offered little for those not willing to play online. Career Mode is pretty much unchanged save for revamped transfer negotiations. They now offer the ability to set up sell-on percentages and release clauses to players' contracts, and are conducted through interactive cutscenes, similar to those seen in The Journey. They don't really change much, but they're at least more exciting than seeing the same offer letter template in your Career Mode inbox for the hundredth time. PES' Master League sees some neat enhancements: the new menu layout makes the mode easier to navigate, release clauses improve transfer negotiations, and the new Challenge Mode keeps things interesting with unexpected scenarios like players wanting to leave for greener pastures. It still has some annoying drawbacks--low transfer budgets and youth players being littered with unknown, gibberish names continue to grate--but it does a decent job of rivaling FIFA 18's Career Mode. The same can't be said of MyClub, which tries its best to distinguish itself from FUT with different features like Scout cards, but continues to appear as a knock-off Ultimate Team--which, to an extent, it is. Luckily, PES has an amazing new way to play. Random Selection Mode returns from Pro Evo 6 with a few twists to shake things up wonderfully. You and a friend (who has to be in the same room, as the mode is local only) are each handed a squad of random players from a selection of leagues or countries you choose, so you might end up with a weird hybrid team of players from across the world of varying standards. What follows is a psychological battle of attempting to steal your opponent's star players while protecting your own. Up to three trade rounds allow you and your friend to pick a player from the other person's team who you want to pinch. You then pick a player from your own squad who you want to protect, and one you want to get rid of. Crucially, at no point until after all three are chosen do either of you know who the other person has picked, leading to a tense moment at the end of the round where it's revealed if you've successfully robbed that 92-rated striker your lucky friend got dealt. Manage to steal their top player and the bragging rights are all yours--at least until they manage to win the following match against the odds. It's a small addition that some people may never even see, let alone try, but it's the best silly party mode seen in a soccer game since FIFA 12 unceremoniously ditched Lounge Mode. PES also adds 3v3 online co-op this year in an attempt to rival FIFA's Pro Clubs. It's not as deep, but along with Random Selection Mode it's at least a promising sign that Konami is looking to expand its range of modes each year. FIFA still has more ways to play, but PES is making good ground here. Which Is Best?Overall, whether or not you'll prefer FIFA 18 or PES 2018 likely depends on what your priorities are. PES 2018 is definitely a far more satisfying game on the pitch, but FIFA's presentation is exceptional, and does a better job of immersing you in the world of football than PES's flat looks. It will also depend on what your friends decide to pick up, and how important online play is to you. FIFA's online offering of FUT and Pro Clubs is superior, though PES's addition of 3v3 online co-op is welcome. As for us? We'll be playing both games for many months to come, but we think PES 2018's excellent on-pitch showing means it edges this year's cup final. For more on PES 2018 and FIFA 18, read our in-depth reviews below or check out everything you need to know about FIFA 18.
By Anonymous on Oct 01, 2017 06:42 am
Can you believe it? It's already October. Not only are we now closer to the flood of new game releases this holiday season, but the start of the month also means free games. Xbox Live Gold members can now pick up the first of October 2017's free Games With Gold titles. These include Gone Home on Xbox One, which is free all month long, and Rayman 3 HD for Xbox 360 (October 1-15). Later in the month, The Turing Test will be free on Xbox One and Medal of Honor: Airborne will drop to the low, low price of free as well on Xbox 360. Also don't forget that one of September's free Games With Gold titles, Oxenfree, will continue to be free on Xbox One through October 15. In other Xbox Live news, the latest set of weekly deals are available now. You can see a rundown of what's available here in GameSpot's previous coverage. October 2017 Games With Gold LineupXbox One- Gone Home (October 1-31)
- The Turing Test (October 16-November 15)
- Oxenfree (September 16-October 15)
Xbox 360- Rayman 3 HD (October 1-15)
- Medal of Honor: Airborne (October 16-31)
By Anonymous on Oct 01, 2017 03:30 am
 Mike and Mary say goodbye to their longtime friend Finn.
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