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Saturday 6 April 2024

Best Pokemon Plushes In 2024

Our picks for some of the best Pokemon plushes on the market today, covering options for one-time buyers or fans with impressive collections.


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How To Beat Meganium Tera Raid In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

This complete guide to the Meganium Tera Raid includes your best strategies to defeat it, along with its moveset and what to lookout for.


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The Greatest Combo Co-op Games

Here is a collection of the best combo co-op games ever.


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Warhammer 40,000 Kill Team: Nightmare's Night Lords Upgrade Sprue Is The Future

The Night Lords upgrade sprue from Warhammer 40,000 Kill Team: Nightmare shows Games Workshop’s path to the future of customisation


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The Best Soulslike Games On PS5, Ranked

Looking for more games on the PlayStation 5 that are like Dark Souls? Here are the best ones.


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Friday 5 April 2024

Disney Announces Release Date For Next Star Wars Movie, And It's Not Soon

Disney has announced the release dates for a number of its upcoming films, including the next Star Wars movie. The Mandalorian & Grogu will be released on May 22, 2026, Disney announced (via The Hollywood Reporter).

Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed the 2026 date during an earnings call this year, but this is the first time it's officially on the release calendar and with a specific date.

Jon Favreau, who helped create the Mandalorian TV series, is directing the movie. Pedro Pascal is coming back to play the lead character. This will be the first new theatrical Star Wars film since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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The Best Mods In Dragon's Dogma 2

Here are the best mods in Dragon's Dogma 2.


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Call Of Duty's Matchmaking Secrets Revealed: Here's How It Actually Works

After releasing a general overview of Call of Duty's complicated matchmaking process earlier this year, Activision is now going into granular detail on the factor it prioritizes most: ping. The deep dive is the first of four promised white papers on the subject, with Activision committing to sharing its approach with industry peers.

As revealed in January's outline, the most heavily weighted factor in Call of Duty's matchmaking is ping--the time it takes for data to travel from a player's game to the server running it. High ping can result in a bad gaming experience, with other players seeming to warp or teleport, or missing shots that appeared to be accurate.

Activision explains in the white paper that the most important statistic when it comes to ping is something it calls delta ping, which is the difference between a player's best possible data center, and the data center they end up playing on. While it would be possible to have a player queue only for their optimal data center, Activision explains that this would lead to long wait times for players searching for a match early in the morning, for example, or queueing for modes that require a high player count.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Star Wars Releases Eight 25th Anniversary The Phantom Menace Funko Pops

Star Wars has released eight new Funko Pops in preparation for The Phantom Menace's 25th anniversary.


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Best Horror Games On The Nintendo Switch

From Resident Evil 4 to Five Nights at Freddy's, here are the best horror games on Nintendo Switch.


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Thursday 4 April 2024

Christian Bale's Frankenstein Look Revealed For The Bride

He's been Bruce Wayne, he's been Moses, and he's been John Connor. So what's next for The Dark Knight trilogy actor Christian Bale? Playing the iconic Frankenstein's Monster, which he'll portray in The Bride.

Warner Bros. Pictures revealed a first look at Bale as "Frank" on the studio's official account for X (formerly known as Twitter). There is also a still image of Men and Chernobyl actress Jessie Buckley as The Bride. The two will be under the direction of Maggie Gyllenhaal, so it's a reunion of sorts for her and Bale. The two previously appeared together in The Dark Knight.Christian Bale will portray Frankenstein in The Bride, set to arrive in theaters on October 2, 2025.

Meet The Bride & Frank 🖤#TheBride #CameraTest #FirstLook#JessieBuckley #ChristianBale
📸 Niko Tavernise pic.twitter.com/5xo3P7Rhge — Warner Bros. Pictures (@wbpictures) April 4, 2024

Alongside Bale and Buckley, The Bride's cast will include Penélope Cruz, Peter Sarsgaard, and Annette Bening, per Variety. The movie will reportedly be a twist on the classic love interest for Frankenstein, taking place in Chicago during the 1930s. The Bride of Frankenstein first appeared in Mary Shelley's early 19th-century book before hitting the silver screen in Universal's 1935 movie.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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COD Leak Reveals "Get High" Map That's Unlike Anything Else In The Franchise

After Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's latest seasonal update dropped, dataminers have unearthed details of a new map called Get High (stylized as G3T_H1GH) that's likely intended for a 4/20 event. The map is a vaporwave-inspired parkour race course, where players will be tasked with getting as high as possible--in the elevation sense, of course.

Modern Warfare 3's latest season already has a number of references to 4/20, including two Snoop Dogg operator skins, Cheech and Chong joining the game complete with a weed-themed finishing move, and a DLC bundle called Stoney Sloth.

As well as a reworked map called Growhouse, leakers have revealed the more unusual Get High map, which is likely to come to the game closer to the April 20. Dataminer BobNetworkUK posted a video of the vaporwave-styled obstacle course, where it appears players will have to race to reach the highest point possible within the time limit. Some routes through the map have multiple options, and there are also shootable targets scattered around, though it's currently unclear what these do.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Free Stars: Children Of Infinity Trailer Debuts, Kickstarter Coming Soon

A new trailer for Free Stars: Children of Infinity has arrived, providing a closer look at the direct sequel to the sci-fi cult classic The Ur-Quan Masters. Pistol Shrimp Games, led by Paul Reiche III and Fred Ford, is creating the retro-inspired arcade-style space combat game.

Reiche and Ford are the co-founders of Toys for Bob, which created Star Control and Star Control II. Stardock now owns the rights to the Star Control series, and as such, the new Free Stars games are not able to use the Star Control name. As such, Children of Infinity is basically a spiritual successor to Star Control.

"Set three years after the defeat of the Ur-Quan hierarchy and its Sa-Matra battle platform, a new discovery draws the captain into an old mystery. Hope and conflict continue to be at odds in the universe, and a new threat surfaces that may change everything," reads a line from the game's description.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Final Fantasy 7's Cloud And Tifa Bring Arts Figures Re-Released Without NFTs

Square Enix has re-released its Final Fantasy 7 Cloud and Tifa Bring Arts figures but without the controversial NFTs.


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One Of The Coolest Parts Of Hellblade 2 Is The Rocks

It shouldn't come as a surprise to me anymore that this generation of consoles are powerful machines and studios can just more easily disguise their witchcraft to create cool visual effects, but I'm still routinely dumbfounded. The latest example is Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, in which Ninja Theory has managed this incredible visual trickery with rocks.

As you're walking through Hellblade II's Iceland, you may notice some outcroppings that suspiciously look like faces. These are examples of protagonist Senua's psychosis tricking her mind into recognizing a pattern that's not actually there. If you choose to focus on these optical illusions, they'll shift and reveal secret tunnels for Senua to maneuver through. When I played Hellblade II on Xbox Series X, the transformation was seamless, mimicking (albeit on a grander scale) what it's like for your eyes to play tricks on you in real life. It's incredible.

"A lot of it came from speaking with [Bernard Wolfe Professor of Health Neuroscience] Paul Fletcher and the people with lived experience [of psychosis]," Ninja Theory VFX director Mark Slater Tunstill told me. "That's kind of a privilege for us; for those people to be open enough to talk about their experiences and what they've gone through, what they are going through. And listening to that, there's a lot you can take from it, but you get some sort of key themes and then you go, 'Actually, if that was happening to Senua, how would she perceive the world?'"Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Wednesday 3 April 2024

Godzilla x Kong 5-Film Collector's Edition Preorders Are Discounted

Legendary's MonsterVerse has been one of the most consistently entertaining film franchises for a decade now, and with Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire now in theaters, you can grab a preorder for the entire saga on Blu-ray. While it doesn't have a release date just yet, the Godzilla X Kong MonsterVerse 5-Film Collector's Edition is available to order at Walmart for $100 (was $135). Amazon is currently selling preorders for $110. Like other Blu-ray releases on Amazon, this price has a good chance of coming down closer to release, and you'll pay the lowest price offered from the time you order to release when your box set ships. Preorder at Walmart

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Dead Cells Lives On In Dev's Faster-Paced, Multiplayer Successor, Windblown

Windblown's fast, flashy combat and seemingly lighthearted aura are what first caught my eye. In its trailer, anthropomorphic animal heroes move like lightning and slash through enemies with swords and daggers. Innocent slacking during a training session turns into a war cry as a bulky enemy effortlessly slices through a teammate, red splashing onto the battlefield as you rush in for the final blow. Like Dead Cells, the previous game from developer Motion Twin, it excited me with what looked to be responsive, creative gameplay with a dark underbelly waiting to be discovered through environmental storytelling.

At GDC 2024, GameSpot took a sneak peek at Windblown and spoke to Motion Twin about its inspirations and what the team aimed to accomplish. Motion Twin announced in February that Dead Cells support would end after the upcoming "End is Near" update. Thankfully for fans of that game, Windblown aims to take Dead Cells' strengths and build on them with new features that Motion Twin wanted to see in a cooperative, fast-paced action game. On top of that, Windblown is an opportunity for the studio to go beyond its comfort zone and work on features it hasn't offered before, like 3D and multiplayer.

"For us, the goal was to create a super fast-paced action game that we can play with friends," Motion Twin's Yannick Berthier told us. "That was what we wanted. To be able to play together. But we could not find [a game with that]. We could find really good multiplayer games. We could find super good fast-paced games. But not something that glued all of those [together]."Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Game Of Thrones Actress Says Waterboarding Scene Gave Her Chronic Claustrophobia

Warning: this story discusses waterboarding and rape.

Actress Hannah Waddingham has once again discussed her character's waterboarding sequence in Game of Thrones, and how it's left her with chronic claustrophobia.

Appearing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Waddingham said filming that sequence in particular was "horrific." She said she spent 10 hours of "being actually waterboarded" to get the shot. She was strapped down so she could not lift her head in an effort to make the scene more believable as grape juice was poured over her face. The producers going to such lengths is part of the reason why Game of Thrones remains unrivaled in terms of its production values, Waddingham said.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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PlayStation Showcase Coming In May With Silent Hill 2 Remake - Report

The Silent Hill 2 remake by Bloober Team may have a release date, or at least a release window soon, according to insider information and a recent ESRB rating. The remake has officially received an unsurprising M rating from the ESRB, suggesting the game may be getting close to release.

The rating was picked up by Jeff Grubb on the Giant Bomb podcast, who also said he has "heard that there will be a PlayStation something, either a State of Play or a showcase, next month, in May." Putting the pieces together, Grubb suggests that the Silent Hill 2 remake is likely to be there, and that "a release window might be imminent."

Sony's most recent State of Play in January revealed new footage of the remake, including our first look at Bloober's take on Silent Hill combat. Bloober team has said that it wants its remake to be faithful to the original game, saying that Silent Hill 2 is part of a shift towards "mass-market horror" for the studio.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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PS Plus Premium/Extra Is Getting A Day One Free Game This April

Sony has revealed that one of its PlayStation Plus Premium/Extra games for April is also a day one release: Tales of Kenzera: ZAU. The debut game from actor Abubakar Salim's studio, Surgent Studios, will come to PlayStation Plus' Premium/Extra library when it releases on April 23.

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is a 2.5D metroidvania action/adventure inspired by Bantu tales, which follows the story of protagonist Zau as he contends with grief following the death of a loved one. GameSpot writer Kurt Indovina previewed the upcoming game earlier this year, praising Tales of Kenzera's cathartic handling of its subject matter, as well as its solid 2.5D metroidvania gameplay.

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU will release on April 23 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, and on the PlayStation will join the list of titles to join the PlayStation Plus game catalog on the day of its release. Past titles to release on PlayStation Plus on day one include The Game Awards' best indie for 2023 Sea of Stars.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Tuesday 2 April 2024

Eternal Strands Channels Shadow Of The Colossus In Debut Trailer

Eternal Strands is a new action/adventure title from Yellow Brick Games, and it looks to channel the big-boss-climbing energy of Shadow of the Colossus in its reveal trailer.

As debuted by IGN, who will have more on the title in the weeks to come as part of its April cover story, Eternal Strands comes from developer Yellow Brick Games. The team is said to be composed of various AAA game development veterans who previously worked at places like Ubisoft and Bioware, including longtime Dragon Age creative director Mike Laidlaw.

In Eternal Strands, players will take on the role of Brynn, a magic using Weaver and one of the last of their kind after a magical cataclysm nearly destroyed their world. Alongside a group of other Weavers, Brynn embarks on a quest that will pit them against foes both big and small and which will require mastering the various spells at their disposal.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Helldivers 2 Patch Makes It Easier To Rescue Squishy Civilians, Triples Level Cap

A new Helldivers 2 patch is live, bringing with it numerous tweaks, buffs, and new environmental threats to the game. As if firestorms, tremors, and ion storms weren't bad enough, you can now expect to encounter blizzards and sandstorms on certain planets while trying to avoid the insect hordes and the chanting Automaton forces. For anyone looking to chase higher numbers and new titles, the game's level cap has tripled from 50 to 150, and PS5 owners can expect the loadout-reset bug to be addressed in this patch.

Developer Arrowhead has also reworked several weapons, tweaking and buffing them to be more effective in battle. The Anti-Materiel Rifle does 30% more damage, the Arc Thrower has increased stagger force, and the Dominator got a big damage boost. A few weapons have been tweaked to be more balanced, but when you're out of Stratagems, your arsenal should be more reliable when your back is against the wall.

Other interesting changes include the Retrieve Essential Personnel mission being easier to complete. Additionally, and the negative effects of operation modifiers that increase stratagem cooldowns have been halved. This particular mission will see enemy spawn points moved farther away, giving players a fighting chance to shepherd civilians into a bunker when they're being chased by homicidal machines equipped with chainsaw-arms.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Dragon's Dogma 2 Sells 2.5 Million Copies In A Week

Capcom has announced that Dragon's Dogma 2 has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide since its launch on March 22, bringing the series to 10 million units sold overall. In comparison, it took the first Dragon's Dogma took two years to reach this same sales milestone.

Capcom revealed the news in a press release, emphasizing the series' unique pawn system and its character creator, the latter of which launched several days prior to the game's release. That period in between allowed players to show off both equally stunning and nightmarish characters that they made.

The sales number is impressive given that the game has received some backlash for its rocky launch, especially on PC, which had frame rate issues. Players were also not very keen on its microtransactions, which let players ease some of the game's natural friction like its lack of fast travel-points.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Lego Star Wars Set Reveals Include Darth Maul And An Extra-Mini Grogu Minifigure

Lego has revealed two more 25th anniversary Star Wars sets which come with Darth Maul and Grogu Minifigures.


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Every 3D Mario Platformer, Ranked

Mario has had plenty of adventures over the years, but which of his platformers in the 3D era ranks best?


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Monday 1 April 2024

Save On Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Soundtrack Box Set At Amazon

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the best Switch games for many reasons. One such aspect that is perhaps overlooked at times is how the incredible soundtrack helps set the tone for each region of Hyrule you explore. The Zelda series has had memorable soundtracks since it debuted on NES, but Breath of the Wild and its sequel Tears of the Kingdom are particular standouts due to the scope of these open-world adventures. If you're looking to enjoy Breath of the Wild's music while away from your Switch, you'll want to check out the nice discount on the Zelda: Breath of the Wild soundtrack box set)--which brings it to just $44. See deal at Amazon

This five CD set features all 211 songs from the iconic game. It includes background music from both the game and its trailers, along with an exclusive booklet and tall-sized digipak for storage. All told, that's just over six hours of music for $44. And since this is close to the lowest price we've seen--it was $40 earlier today--it's a great time to add it to your collection.

If the deal sells out at Amazon, you'll find the collection at Walmart, though it's listed for $51 over there.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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You Can Now Eat Sonic (Pancakes)

A lot of what you might see on the internet today is fake due to April Fools', but this news is real (we think). Sega and IHOP are partnering to bring fans Sonic-themed food at the popular breakfast spot. Additionally, people who visit IHOP and buy themed meals can earn loyalty points that they can cash in for DLC for Sonic Superstars or for entire Sonic games.

The menu includes "Sonic's Blue Blur Special," which comes with four buttermilk pancakes and double the blueberries "for double the speed." Another item is the "Knuckles' Chicken Sandwich," which is a crispy chicken sandwich with bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and buttermilk ranch. Then there's the "Tails 2x2x2," which comes with two eggs, pancakes, and either two bacon strips or two sausage links.

Other items include "Shadow's Chaos Chocolate Pancakes," "Amy's Sweet Strawberry Delight," and "Dr. Eggman's Benedict." You can see the full descriptions for each below, along with more information on pricing and nutrition facts, on IHOP's website.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Gen V Star Chance Perdomo Dies In Motorcycle Accident, Was 27

Chance Perdomo, one of the leads in Prime Video's Gen V and Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, died on Saturday in a motorcycle accident. Perdomo was 27.

Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television said in a statement that, "The entire Gen V family is devastated by the sudden passing of Chance Perdomo. A statement from the team behind Gen V specifically said, "Chance was always charming and smiling, an enthusiastic force of nature, an incredibly talented performer, and more than anything else, just a very kind, lovely person."

The statement continued: "We are so sorry for Chance's family, and we are grieving the loss of our friend and colleague. Hug your loved ones tonight."Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Capcom Reveals Dino Crisis Is One Of Its Most Requested Games

In a recent survey with over 200,000 participants, Dino Crisis was one of the most popular comments.


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The Best Party Members For Luocha In Honkai: Star Rail

While Luocha can be good with most characters in Honkai: Star Rail, only a select few can bring the maximum value out of the character.


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