The release date for Red Dead Redemption 2 is fast approaching--it's due out for PS4 and Xbox One on October 26 (with a rumored PC version to perhaps come some time after that). With launch about a month out, it was surprising that we still knew very little about the game beyond what we could glean from a few previous trailers and screenshot dumps. That all changed this week, as the embargo was lifted on a huge amount of information concerning the open-world western game.
We actually got to go hands-on with Rockstar's new game for ourselves, and we learned a much amount about what to expect. Rockstar also shared the first real tidbits about Red Dead Online, the game's multiplayer mode that won't debut until November. One thing we're still completely in the dark about are what the PS4 exclusives are. Sony confirmed something is coming, but we don't know what it is.
Regardless, as you'd expect from a new Rockstar game that has been in development for years, this is a deep, detailed game. And as a result, there's a lot to dig into. More information is sure to come between now and launch, but below we've rounded up everything new that we've just learned about the game. For more on how to buy it, check out our Red Dead Redemption 2 pre-order guide.
We Played Red Dead Redemption 2
A number of us at GameSpot recently got to go hands-on with the game. The demo lasted 90 minutes and included two story missions, but we were also able to check out the open world itself. In addition to writing up everything we saw, we've rounded up all of the new features, as well as the details that surprised us.
Red Dead Redemption Can Be First-Person, Lets You Turn Off The Hud
One of the many ways Red Dead Redemption 2 follows the path that Grand Theft Auto V established is in adding a new perspective. While third-person remains the default, Rockstar has introduced the option to navigate the world with a first-person camera. Additionally, those looking for a less game-like experience can opt to disable the hud.
Like the GTA games of old, Red Dead Redemption did not allow you to swim. But like more recent entires in the series, Red Dead Redemption 2 protagonist Arthur Morgan is capable of jumping into the water--he just doesn't much care for it. Additionally, Arthur gets his hands on a camera, which he can use to take pictures of the world or even himself for some old-school selfies. And when you're on horseback, you'll be able to pull off some neat tricks, like essentially drifting to change directions.
If you were a fan of the music from the original Red Dead Redemption, you're in luck. RDR2 features the return of composer Woody Jackson, and the game's original soundtrack remains quite good.
In what's obviously the most significant bit of news to come out as part of this embargo is word that you can lose your hat. If you want your hat back, you'll have to guide Arthur to where it was lost. Alternatively, you can pick up someone else's hat. This has been your Hat Update.
Red Dead Redemption had a distinct cutscene of sorts that would play out whenever you skinned an animal, but it didn't involve watching the animal be cut up. RDR2 goes a different and much more intense route.
Alongside all of this information, Rockstar shared some new screenshots from the game. In addition to the videos and screens we got recently, these provide yet another look at what to expect from the game's world.
Just prior to all of this information hit, Rockstar actually shared the first details about the game's online component, which is known as Red Dead Online. As with GTA V and GTA Online, Red Dead Online won't launch at the same time as the game. Instead, it'll hit in November--and even then, only in the form of a beta. Rockstar has warned players in advance that they may encounter some difficulties, as it's learned from GTA Online that launching a mode of this magnitude is never going to be problem-free.
If you're a GTA Online fan, you needn't worry. Rockstar reaffirmed it will continue to support that game. In fact, it even plans to stagger the release of updates for it and Red Dead Online to avoid overlapping too heavily.
While both Star Wars and Pixar have had their share of recent behind-the-scenes problems, until recently it seemed that Disney's other big money-maker--Marvel Studios--had avoided similar controversies. This changed in July, when Guardians of the Galaxy writer and director James Gunn was fired from the third movie in the series over offensive tweets he wrote more than a decade ago. Now Disney boss Bob Iger has commented on the controversy.
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Iger was asked at what stage he became involved with the decision to fire Gunn from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3. "The James Gunn decision was brought to me as a unanimous decision of a variety of executives at the studio and I supported it," he said. When asked about whether he regretted the decision, given the amount of backlash it has produced, he stated: "I haven't second-guessed their decision."
It is currently unclear what the future of Vol.3 is. Although the movie was never given an official release date, it was expected to start production early next year ahead of a 2020 release. However, in a recent interview, Dave Bautista, who plays Drax and has been very outspoken about Gunn's dismissal, stated that the movie was now "on hold indefinitely."
Iger also addressed the wider issues of the Me Too movement and how he was ensuring Disney was a safe place to work following the departure of Pixar's John Lasseter for sexual harassment last year. "It's critical for us as leaders in this industry to create safe environments for people who have been victims of abuse to speak up and feel safe about speaking up and for others who have witnessed abuse to do the same," he said. "It's critical. As difficult as this time may seem, it's high time that we all woke up to the need to protect the people that work for us and work with us."
Elsewhere in the THR interview, Iger addressed the studio's Star Wars movies, and stated that it would be slowing down its output following the commercial disappointment of this year's Solo: A Star Wars Story. "I made the timing decision, and as I look back, I think the mistake that I made--I take the blame--was a little too much, too fast," he said. "You can expect some slowdown, but that doesn't mean we're not going to make films. But I think we're going to be a little bit more careful about volume and timing. And the buck stops here on that."
It's been a couple weeks since Sony's last Flash Sale, so it's not a huge surprise to find another one waiting for us. But just because it's not surprising doesn't mean it's not appreciated. Anyone with a PS4 who wants to find a good deal on a digital game would be well served to take a look at this weekend's discounts. Just make sure you finalize your purchase before the sale ends on September 24.
This week's PS4 offerings aren't as extensive as some other recent Flash Sales, but it still has plenty of excellent games. You can pick up Far Cry 3 Remastered for $18; it established the format all subsequent games in the series have closely followed. Far Cry Primal, the entry that feels a bit different thanks to its pre-historic setting, is also on sale for $15.
With the World Series kicking off next month, you might want to buy MLB The Show 18 on sale for $20 to see you through the offseason. Speaking of things coming to an end, the cartoon Adventure Time recently aired its series finale, but you can buy Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion for $30 to ease the pain of no new episodes. If anime is more your thing, you can get New Gundam Breaker for $45.
You'll find more of the Flash Sale's PS4 highlights below, and you can check out the full list of PS4, PS3, and PS Vita games on sale here. And if you want even more discounted PS4 games, check out the regular weekly sale that ends Tuesday, September 25.
Season 6 of Fortnite is almost upon us. After much speculation--and a rather bizarre turn of events related to the mysterious purple cube that has been rolling around the island--Epic has finally confirmed when the new season of its massively popular battle royale game will begin, and it's very soon.
The developer announced on Twitter that Season 6 will begin next Thursday, September 27. It was presumed that the season would begin sometime next week, as the official Fortnite website stated that Season 5 officially wraps up on September 25, and Epic typically kicks off a new season shortly after the previous one ends. This, however, is the first time the developer has confirmed when Season 6 will start, although it hasn't shared any additional details beyond that. Just what Season 6's theme will be, or what kind of comet/rift-style event will kick it off, is still anyone's guess.
That also makes this your last opportunity to complete any remaining challenges and unlock the rest of Season 5's Battle Pass rewards. To help you accomplish that, Epic is offering an additional 400% Match XP in Fortnite this weekend, from now until 5 AM PT / 8 AM ET / 1 PM BST on September 24. If you need help finishing up any challenges, you can find tips for each weekly set of missions in our complete Fortnite Season 5 challenge roundup. We've also put together a gallery of all the Season 5 rewards gallery so you can see what you can unlock.
We don't yet know what to expect from Season 6, but some strange events have been unfolding in the game ahead of it. Back in August, a lightning bolts struck the desert and left a mysterious purple cube in its wake, which fans had begun affectionately referring to as "Kevin." The cube would react differently depending on how players interacted with it; standing close to it would rejuvenate players' shields, but striking it would cause them to launch backward and take damage.
Soon after it materialized, the cube began slowly rolling around Fortnite's map. It was unclear what its destination was, but earlier this week, the cube plunged into Loot Lake and melted, much to the surprise of fans. Not only did it turn the water purple, but now the entire lake has effectively become a giant trampoline, boasting the same bouncy property the cube had. It's unclear how this all relates to Season 6, but we won't have to wait much longer to find out.
Venom is the first of several movies that Sony has in the pipeline based on characters from Marvel's Spider-Man comic books, and it hits theatres in a few weeks. The first clip has now been released.
The clip shows reporter Eddie Brock interviewing the villainous Dr. Carlton Drake (Riz Ahmed), and accusing him of some dubious practices. This is presumably before Brock becomes infected with the alien symbiote Venom, but it does set up the conflict between Brock and Drake. Watch the clip above.
If you want to see Venom himself in action, check out the most recent trailer. Venom hits theaters on October 5. It's directed by Zombieland's Ruben Fleischer and also stars Michelle Williams, Jenny Slate, and Woody Harrelson. For more Venom coverage on GameSpot, check out this ranking of every Venom appearance in movies and TV, and find out Who The Hell is Venom?
Venom is the first of several movies based on characters from Marvel's Spider-Man comics that Sony has in in development. Others include movies based on Morbius the Living Vampire, Silver Sable, Black Cat, and Silk. In June it was reported that Jared Leto has signed on to play Morbius. Silver Sable and Black Cat were originally going to appear alongside each other in a single movie titled Silver & Black, but in August it was reported that this project had been shelved and they would now each get their own film. Silk, meanwhile, is a Korean-American superhero, and that movie is in "early development."
We're less than a week away from the start of Fortnite's next season. Developer Epic has now confirmed Season 6 of its popular battle royale game begins next Thursday, September 27, giving you only a few more days to unlock any remaining rewards from Season 5. To help you accomplish that, the studio is offering a special bonus all players can take advantage of for a limited time.
All this weekend, Epic is rewarding players with considerably more XP than usual in Fortnite. From now until September 24, players will receive an additional 400% Match XP when playing Battle Royale mode. The bonus XP event will only run until 5 AM PT / 8 AM ET / 1 PM BST on Monday, so you don't have much time to take advantage of it, but it's the perfect opportunity to level up your Season 5 Battle Pass and unlock a few more rewards before Season 6 arrives.
Season 5 is scheduled to wrap up the following day, September 25, making this the last chance you have to complete any remaining challenges. Epic rolled out 10 weekly batches of missions throughout Season 5, plus 10 Road Trip challenges--Season 5's equivalent of Blockbuster challenges--that could only be completed by finishing all of the tasks within a given week. If you still need help completing any of the challenges, you can find tips for each in our Fortnite Season 5 challenge roundup.
We still don't quite know what to expect from Season 6, but some strange events have been happening in Fortnite in the lead up to the new season. Back in August, a mysterious purple cube appeared on the map after a lightning bolt emerged from the giant rift in the sky and struck the desert. Epic hasn't officially acknowledged the cube, but players quickly discovered it would react differently depending on how they interacted with it.
More recently, the cube began slowly rolling around the island. Fans had many theories as to where the cube was heading, but earlier this week, it sank into Loot Lake, turning the entire lake purple and bouncy. It's still unclear how this will relate to Season 6, but with the new season just around the corner, everything should be revealed in only a few days.
Black Panther star Michael B. Jordan, who played the villain Killmonger in Marvel's hit, has signed on to play a role in the upcoming Rainbow Six movie and another Tom Clancy film.
According to Variety, Jordan will play John Clark in the movies based on Clancy's books Rainbow Six and Without Remorse. The Without Remorse movie is coming first, as it is an origin story for the character, with the Rainbow Six film landing later.
Studio Paramount is now reportedly taking meetings with potential directors and writers for the Without Remorse film, so it sounds like it's still very early days. There is no word on other cast members or a release date.
The character John Clark has appeared in Tom Clancy movies before. He was played by Willem Dafoe in Clear and Present Danger, while Liev Schreiber played him in The Sum of All Fears.
Other Clancy books that have been turned into films include The Hunt For Red October, Patriot Games, and NetForce. More recently, John Krasinski played the famous Clancy character Jack Ryan in a new Amazon TV series.
Red Dead Redemption 2's multiplayer mode, Red Dead Online, is beginning to come into focus. It appears to be borrowing from the highly successful model that Rockstar employed with Grand Theft Auto V's online mode, GTA, in that fans can expect an expansive, open-ended playground filled with activities. Red Dead Online will also get regular updates to help players coming back--and presumably spending money. GTA Online has been a revenue juggernaut for parent publisher Take-Two, and while there are no solid details yet on how Red Dead Online will monetize players, you can absolutely expect microtransactions to factor in.
We spoke with Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter about Red Dead Online and its revenue potential. He said he expects the game to be successful from a money perspective, though he doubts it will match GTA Online. That's no surprise. With 95 million copies solid, GTA V is one of the most successful games in history, and that kind of success is unlikely to be repeated, especially for a relatively smaller brand like Red Dead. Even Take-Two itself does not believe Red Dead Redemption 2 will sell as well as GTA V.
Still, Red Dead Online is expected to be a big-time money-maker. Pachter said said he believes the game can bring in around $10 per user each year. If the game sells 25 million copies, it could have 10-15 million monthly active users for Red Dead Online, which, assuming $10 per user, would come out to as much as $150 million per year in recurring revenue.
That is short of GTA Online's revenue, but it's still a massive figure. Not only that, but the margins on microtransactions are excellent, and all of this is on top of the $60 or more people will pay for the game itself.
"I think RDR Online will certainly be successful," Pachter said. "Revenues from GTA Online peaked at around $125 million in the December quarter, and are still around $100 million per quarter through three quarters this year, so GTA Online is annualizing around $400 – 500 million per year five years after it initially launched."
"I doubt that RDR Online will generate [as much revenue per user as GTA Online], but think that $10 per user per year is likely (similar to what we see from Hearthstone, Overwatch, League of Legends and Fortnite)," Pachter added. "My skepticism is clearly uninformed, as they may make this the best online experience of all, but I think that the setting makes success at that level less likely. Nothing wrong with the old West, but it isn't as compelling as riding your helicopter to your nuclear bomb facility that was funded from your meth lab."
As Pachter notes, one of the big questions for Red Dead Online is how many users it has. That is tricky to predict, but it's a safe assumption that many will try the mode, with a smaller--but still significant--subset spending money on extra content.
In GTA Online, players can spend money on GTA$, which they can then spend on in-game extras. It remains to be seen how microtransactions work in Red Dead Online, but given how wildly successful GTA Online has been and continues to be, you can bet that Rockstar will further emphasise and encourage extra spending with the western.
Red Dead Online launches in the form of a public beta November, following Red Dead Redemption 2's release on October 26 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
"Using the gameplay of the upcoming Red Dead Redemption 2 as a foundation, Red Dead Online will be ready to be explored alone or with friends, and will also feature constant updates and adjustments to grow and evolve this experience for all players," Rockstar says about Red Dead Online.
The untitled 25th James Bond movie has been delayed. Previously scheduled to arrive in theatres in late 2019, the movie is now pegged to arrive on February 14, 2020. That's Valentine's Day.
The movie is being directed by True Detective and Beasts of No Nation director Cary Fukunaga, who is the first American and second non-white person to direct a Bond film. No reason was provided for the delay, but it likely has to do with director Danny Boyle dropping out. Presumably extra time was needed for Fukunaga to get up to speed and for a new script to be assembled and approved.
The 25th Bond movie starts filming at Pinewood Studios on March 4, 2019.
Daniel Craig returns to play Bond for a fifth (and perhaps final) time for the new movie. Other casting and plot details have not been announced, but keep checking back with GameSpot for more.
Are you looking forward to the next James Bond movie? Let us know in the comments below!
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is quickly approaching, and as Activision previously revealed, it'll feature an extensive amount of content right from the outset, including the new battle royale-style Blackout mode and three Zombies episodes. That certainly isn't all; Activision says developer Treyarch will continue to support the game with a regular stream of free post-release content, a taste of which the publisher has now revealed.
In a post on PlayStation Blog, Activision gave fans their first look at some of the new content coming to the game shortly after it launches. As with previous Call of Duty titles, all of this will arrive first on PS4 as part of Activision's ongoing exclusivity agreement with Sony. According to a new blog post by the publisher, PS4's exclusivity period will be much shorter than before; whereas content for previous Call of Duty games would arrive on Xbox One and PC about a month after it debuted on Sony's console, the Black Ops 4 DLC will roll out to those platforms seven days after it launches on PS4.
Treyarch has a new piece of content or in-game event lined up for Black Ops 4 every month after its release. In November, the developer will add a new iteration of the classic Nuketown map to the game, while December will see the arrival of the first of several new Specialist characters. Activision says there will be seasonal, weekly, and other limited-time events in the game, and Blackout will also receive its own set of regular map updates, expansions, and new modes following launch.
Fans recently had their first chance to go hands-on with Call of Duty's new battle royale mode thanks to the private Blackout beta Activision hosted earlier this month. The publisher hasn't confirmed how many players the mode will support in the final game, but the beta offered several different player caps; when it first kicked off, it supported up to 80 players, but that limit was subsequently increased to 88 and, finally, 100 on the last day of the beta. You can watch a replay of a 100-player Blackout match above.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 launches for PS4, Xbox One, and PC on October 12. This installment won't have a traditional single-player campaign, but rather a series of missions for each Specialist character. Treyarch recently elaborated on the decision to forgo a traditional campaign. You can learn more about the various editions that will be available at launch in our Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 pre-order guide.
Bungie has rolled out another patch for Destiny 2 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. This one, hotfix 2.0.3.1, fixes a handful of issues still lingering in the game following the release of the Forsaken expansion, but the most notable change it makes has to do with how to get your hands on Cayde-6's Exotic hand cannon, the Ace of Spades.
The aforementioned gun is the reward you earn for completing the Cayde's Will quest. You first receive it after clearing the Forsaken campaign, but in order to restore the gun to working condition, you'll need to complete a few more tasks before you're actually able to wield it. One of these involves using a hand cannon in Gambit to kill five invaders--other players who infiltrate your side during the mode.
What makes this step particularly difficult is that invaders take more damage to bring down, and any kills you score if you're the invading player aren't counted toward your total. Fortunately, with this latest hotfix, Bungie has simplified the requirements; now, you can complete the step by killing either invaders or general enemies, making it much easier to progress through the quest.
The Ace of Spades is a powerful gun capable of dishing out a ton of damage in Crucible, making it worth your while to complete Cayde's Will and obtain it. If you need help finishing the quest, we've outlined all the steps you need to complete in our guide on how to get the Ace of Spades. If you're looking for another Exotic hand cannon, Xur has you covered right now.
In addition to that, hotfix 2.0.3.1 makes some changes to Heroic adventures and the Dreaming City; now, you only need two weekly bounty completions for the latter's weekly challenge. The patch also resolves a couple of weapon issues pertaining to the BrayTech Legendary Scout Rifle and Origin Story. You can find the full patch notes, courtesy of Bungie's website, below.
Destiny 2 Hotfix 2.0.3.1 Patch Notes
Heroic Adventures
Fixed an issue where Barons were providing Legendary rewards outside of Heroic adventures
Barons in Heroic adventures now reward one guaranteed Legendary per day
Subsequent kills grant Legendary rewards at a reduced rate
Dreaming City
The Offering to the Oracle now sorts to the Pursuits bucket, rather than Consumables
Removed the weekly bounty that required players to redeem an Offering for the Oracle
The Dreaming City weekly challenge now requires only two weekly bounty completions
Fixed an issue where some enemies would improperly spawn chests after being killed
Players can no longer obtain Dreaming City rewards when repeating the Awakening mission
Fixed an issue where Telesto could be used to accelerate progression of objectives in the Blind Well
Weapons/Items
Fixed an issue where players can get stuck with the Origin Story or the Last Dance weapons if they use the character level boost after obtaining them in Homecoming
Fixed an issue where BrayTech Legendary Scout Rifle dismantled into Mod Components
We've reached the weekend, which for Destiny 2 players means another appearance by Xur. Coinciding with Iron Banner and a Crucible event that rewards bonus Valor, the mysterious merchant has popped up again with a slate of Exotic items for sale--although, once again, none of it comes from the new Forsaken DLC. Here's where to find Xur and what Exotic weapon and armor he's selling.
For this latest appearance, Xur has returned to Nessus. If you've visited him there before, you'll know where to go--he's located in Watcher's Grave. Spawn in at the local landing zone and simply make your way straight toward a giant tree. Walk near the base of it and you'll find a branch you can jump up, and you can make your way to Xur.
In typical fashion, he has a single Exotic weapon and one piece of armor for each class. The weapon is the hand cannon Crimson, which features the Banned Weapon perk, causing it to fire a three-round burst. It also has Cruel Remedy, which heals you when you get a kill with it and refills the magazine if you pull off a precision kill. It's stored in the primary weapon slot and is a nice addition to your arsenal.
On the armor side, Hunters get the annoyingly named St0mp-EE5 leg armor (buffing sprints, slides, and jumps). Titans get Khepri's Horn helmet (kills with solar damage recharge your barricade class ability, which when first deployed causes a blast of solar damage). And Warlocks get the Verity's Brow helmet (speeds up the recharge on grenades when killing enemies with an energy weapon). The full lineup of gear and prices follows below.
Crimson (Exotic Hand Cannon) -- 29 Legendary Shards
St0mp-EE5 (Exotic Hunter Leg Armor) -- 23 Legendary Shards
Also back after disappearing briefly is the Fated Engram. While expensive, this guarantees you a Year 1 Exotic that you don't already own.
There's a lot happening in Destiny 2 right now. The Raid went live last week, and the first completion of it unlocked new content, including a Gambit map and a Strike. There still seems to be more change to come, but we do know a new Crucible mode called Breakthrough is coming next week. And, as noted above, the first post-Forsaken Iron Banner is ongoing, offering players a competitive PvP playlist where your Power level matters.
Nintendo Switch's first Pokemon RPGs, Let's Go, Pikachu and Let's Go, Eevee, arrive this November, and while they retain many of the core elements found in every mainline Pokemon game, they also mark a more simplified take on the series. We already know the games eschew wild Pokemon battles for a catching system inspired by Pokemon Go, but it appears that isn't the only feature they're missing.
Pokemon fansite Serebii recently shared hands-on impressions of the upcoming titles. Among other tidbits the outlet gleaned from the demo, it appears held items and Pokemon abilities--two staple elements of mainline Pokemon games--are nowhere to be found in the Let's Go, Pikachu or Eevee.
Held items have been a fixture of the series since they were introduced in Pokemon Gold and Silver. They are equippable items that a Pokemon can carry into battle; one popular held item, the Life Orb, boosts a Pokemon's power at the expense of a little health after every attack. Abilities, meanwhile, are passive Pokemon powers first introduced in Ruby and Sapphire; for instance, when a Pokemon with the Intimidate ability enters a battle, it will automatically lower its opponent's Attack stat.
This revelation only reinforces that the Let's Go games are meant to be more accessible to younger and newer players. It also raises some questions, particularly pertaining to Mega Evolutions, which The Pokemon Company confirmed are returning in Let's Go, Pikachu and Eevee. In previous games, a Pokemon had to hold a corresponding Mega Stone in order to Mega Evolve, and it would often gain a different ability after transforming. It's unclear how Mega Evolutions will be triggered in the new games and whether the Pokemon will gain any other powers besides a stat boost.
While not all of the series' core features will appear in Let's Go, Pikachu and Eevee, the games do introduce some new elements. In particular, the games feature a handful of new attacks that your partner Pikachu and Eevee can learn. They also replace HM moves with new Secret Techniques, which serve a similar role and can be used to explore previously inaccessible areas of the Kanto region.
Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu and Let's Go, Eevee launch for Nintendo Switch on November 16. Alongside it, Nintendo is releasing adorable Pikachu and Eevee-themed Switch console bundles. Each retails for $400 and includes a digital copy of either title, the aforementioned Poke Ball Plus, Pikachu and Eevee-themed Joy-Cons, and a Switch dock adorned with Pikachu and Eevee designs.
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 was supposed to arrive on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC this May, but it's now officially launching on October 16. You can see the arcade sports game in action in the trailer above.
As it turns out, that delay was due to developer Saber Interactive finalizing a publishing deal with 2K--hence the "2K" now in the game's name. It's a deal which Saber CEO Matthew Karch says has been very positive for the game. "The most fundamental change is that it's just been improved in every aspect and every facet," he told GameSpot. "Overall, thanks to our collaboration with 2K, this is the game we would have wanted to make had we been able to pull this off in round one. This would have been an ideal way to launch the franchise."
The partnership has allowed Saber Interactive to make use of 2K's licenses, including music tracks and former NBA player likenesses that otherwise wouldn't appear in the game. It's also put the team in close contact with Visual Concepts, the 2K studio currently developing NBA 2K19. This has given Saber the opportunity to receive critical feedback while developing Playgrounds 2.
As for what's new in the sequel, Playgrounds 2 features improved dribbling and rebounding, new courts and players, and signature moves that make big-name NBA players feel unique. Perhaps most importantly, it also includes four-player online multiplayer with dedicated servers.
"One of the major issues we had with the [first] game was [that] the online play suffered from considerable lag," Karch added. "We implemented a dedicated server solution to eliminate that." You can read more about the first game in GameSpot's NBA Playgrounds review.
Monster Hunter World's third seasonal event has arrived. The Autumn Harvest Fest is now underway on both PS4 and Xbox One, bringing with it new Halloween-themed items and gear to get your hands on, as well as a handful of new and returning Event Quests to take on.
From now until October 4, the Gathering Hub will be decked out with jack-o-lanterns, colorful leaves, and other autumn decorations. Throughout the event, you'll receive two Lucky Vouchers as part of your daily login bonus, rather than the usual one. You'll also receive an Autumn Harvest Ticket; collect enough and you can craft the new Autumn Harvest Fest gear seen below.
You'll be able to earn Autumn Harvest Tickets--as well as Harvest Fireworks--by completing daily Limited Bounties as well. In addition to that, all facilities will hold sales on in-game items during the event, and a new seasonal platter is available in the Gathering Hub. All players will also receive the adorable Pumpkin's Revenge costume for their Poogie, while the Handler gets the new Mischievous Dress outfit.
Finally, players will be able to take on a handful of new Event Quests; completing these will unlock new gear and weapons, including creepy-looking Felyne and Mosswine masks. "Nearly all" previously available Event Quests have also returned, including Wiggle Me This (which rewards you with materials to create the weird Wiggler helm) and the PS4-exclusive Horizon Zero Dawn crossover quest. You can find the full Event Quest schedule on Monster Hunter World's website.
PC players will have to wait a little longer to participate in the Autumn Harvest Fest; as Capcom previously said, the Steam version of Monster Hunter World will follow its own Event Quest separate from PS4 and Xbox One's calendar. You can find the Event Quest schedule for the PC version here. Among other missions available now, Monster Hunter World players can take on the fearsome Deviljho.
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