The moment all of your uncles have been anticipating for over a decade has arrived: EA Sports College Football 25 is finally here. With it comes a wave of nostalgia for anyone who played NCAA Football 14 or any of its previous installments, and an air of curiosity for those who have only experienced Madden. After you've played a decent amount of games and that initial rush is over, does EA Sports College Football 25 live up to the hype?To my surprise, the answer was yes. At first, I was simply expecting a one-to-one Madden reskin. Yet as soon as the first game started, the presentation and pageantry on display were quick indications that this was a brand-new ball game. EA Sports College Football 25 perfectly encapsulates what attending a college football game is like. Vibrant and viciously loud crowds, hundreds of university-specific walkouts and traditions, and uniquely designed stadiums make each school's ambiance give off its own air of distinct excitement.That production isn't just for pre-rendered cutscenes, as EA Sports College Football 25 also looks impressive during its moment-to-moment gameplay. You can just about see every pore and bead of sweat running down players' skin as they bounce off each other, and movement and AI reactivity are much more realistic than what we've seen in Madden thus far.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A new Fanatical bundle deal is live, with the titles on offer being a healthy mix of award-winning AAA games, retro collections, and popular indie games. If you're interested, you can pick two games from the Fanatical Build Your Own Bundle: Elite Collection for $15, three games for $21, or five games for $35. Each game is Steam Deck Verified, so you can install them and start playing them without having to worry about any possible compatibility issues.Fanatical Build Your Own Bundle: Elite Edition See on Fanatical Choo-Choo CharlesDeathloopGhostwire: TokyoBROK the InvestiGatorPaper TrailCapcom Arcade StadiumCapcom Arcade 2nd StadiumVox MachinaeKingdom ShellAsterigos: Curse of the StarsBore BlastersLords of ExileWave BreakNickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The DragonsUndyingCattails: Wildwood StoryInkulinatiBeneath OresaSpin Rhythm XDShantae and the Seven SirensThe most-notable game on offer here is Deathloop, GameSpot's Game Of The Year for 2021. Groundhog Day with guns and a much cooler protagonist than Bill Murray, Deathloop's slick visuals and open-ended design was a breath of fresh air when it first arrived, and a couple of years later, it's still a masterpiece.If you'd prefer to revisit an older era of gaming, you can also check out Capcom's Arcade Stadium games. Both editions are on sale in this promotion and are strong reminders of how Capcom ruled arcades back in the day. Not only is there a fantastic selection of curated games, but the experience feels like a tribute to the days of coin-operated gaming thanks to all of the delightful extra touches in these titles.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The US government didn't let Microsoft buy Activision Blizzard without a fight, although the Federal Trade Commission's lawsuit to block the merger ultimately failed. Earlier this month, the FTC took aim at Microsoft again with a filing in federal court that claimed the new Xbox Game Pass tier was a "degraded product." Now, Microsoft is firing back.Via Game Developer, Microsoft responded to the FTC with a court filing of its own that was posted online by The Verge's Tom Warren. The short version is that Microsoft acknowledges that the new Game Pass Standard tier is more expensive than the discontinued Game Pass Console tier, but it also offers multiplayer functionality that was previously sold separately. Additionally, the company argues that Game Pass Ultimate's price increase is justified because more new games will be available day and date on the service.Essentially, Microsoft is claiming that the the FTC is trying to "reinvent" its case against the company's Activision Blizzard acquisition, and that it's "wrong to call this a 'degraded' version of the discontinued Game Pass for Console offering." The filing also notes that the FTC "barely mentioned subscription at trial" and restates that Microsoft signed a 10-year deal with Sony to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation as part of the original conditions for the merger.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The summer of gaming continues this August with Gamescom, which is one of the largest gaming-focused shows on the planet. More than 320,000 people attended last year's show, and expectations are high for this year's event as well. In this post, we're rounding up all the key things to know.Table of Contents [hide]When is Gamescom 2024? When is Gamescom 2024?Gamescom 2024 takes place Wednesday, August 21 through Sunday, August 25. August 21 is for media and business people only, while August 22-25 is open to the public. The event takes place at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Ascendant.com (previously known as just Ascendant) advertises itself as the world's first adaption shooter, claiming to shake up each match with game-changing events. And although the squad-based shooter is good--I think it might even have the capacity to be great--it doesn't seem to deliver what's advertised on the tin. At its core, Ascendant.com feels like a solid shooter with an engaging capture-the-flag gameplay loop, but the various in-match events I experienced didn't impact the flow of the game to the extent that I needed to change up my strategy between games. Ascendant.com has all the markings of being a good time but doesn't seem to be all that different from any existing squad-based first-person shooter out there.Each match of Ascendant.com puts you into a team of three and tasks your squad with hunting down one of the various biocores scattered about its map. While hunting these cores down, you can take the time to complete optional objectives--kill hapless wildlife to earn in-match currency, for example, or discover spawn points that will allow you or your allies to get back into a fight faster. It's up to you whether you prefer to run straight for one of the various biocores or spend time outfitting yourself in case you run into one of the opposing teams. Once your team has successfully nabbed a biocore, you have to make the long walk back to your squad's original spawn point, where you will defend the biocore for several minutes while it extracts. The team with the most biocores extracted at the end of the match wins.Calling in an airstrike can be a quick way to thin the numbers of multiple enemy teams.There's an entertaining cat-and-mouse dynamic to this set-up that feels reminiscent of The Finals or other extraction-focused shooters. Your team can choose to be aggressive and go for the closest biocore, play it safe and only go for a biocore once most teams are fighting over a different one, or let other teams handle the heavy lifting and simply steal a biocore from a weakened team. There are a lot of ways to go about completing your objective, and I had just as much fun raucously laughing at my helpless victims as I beat a biocore out of their hands as I did sneaking through a hallway with bated breath on our way to the next biocore.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It's been almost six years since a new Mega Man game came out, but Capcom claims it still has future plans for the franchise. The company was asked about the Blue Bomber series during a recent shareholders meeting.According to VGC, a person inquired about what's going on with the traditionally side-scrolling series, which hasn't seen a new entry since Mega Man 11 in 2018. Capcom responded: "Mega Man is one of our highly valued IPs, and we are considering how to create games for it on an ongoing basis."Last month, Nintendo Switch Online members got five Mega Man titles from the original Game Boy. This is the first instance of the Blue Bomber showing up for core Switch Online subscribers. Previously, only Mega Man: The Wily Wars on Sega Genesis has been available as part of the higher-priced Expansion Pack tier.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Lego and Fortnite fans are in for a treat. as Lego Fortnite sets have officially been confirmed for an October launch this year. Based on the hit video game, the four new sets include the iconic Fortnite Battle Bus, Durr Burger, Supply Llama, and Peely Bone, with minifigures featuring signature Fortnite tools like pickaxes and Chug Jugs.Lego Fortnite PreordersLego Fortnite Durr Burger -- $15Lego Fortnite Supply Llama -- $40Lego Fortnite Peely Bone -- $100Lego Fortnite Battle Bus -- $100Lego Fortnite Gallery Kicking off the line is the Fortnite Supply Llama, a 691-piece set priced at $40. All the details of the in-game Supply Llama are present on the Lego version, and it comes with accessories like the Grappler, Slurp Juice, Rough Ruby, a Fortnite backpack, good luck charms, Slap Juice, and a few sticks of dynamite. For something a little smaller, there's the Fortnite Durr Burger, a cute replica of the restaurant mascot ​found in the game. This set features 193 pieces and is priced at $15.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Columbia has announced a new entry in its line of Columbia Classics, a selection of films that get the 4K Blu-ray treatment and are packaged inside of a deluxe box set. For this release, Columbia has reached into its archive for its fifth volume, and this six-movie set will contain A Man For All Seasons, Little Women (2019), The Age of Innocence, Tootsie, On The Waterfront, and All the King's Men. The collection launches October 1 and preorders are available now at Amazon. Preorder at Amazon Columbia Classics Volume 5The entire package is $216, but the price is worth it, considering just how much content you're getting in the box. In addition to the six award-winning films in the set, there'll also be over 20 hours of new and archival special features, commentary tracks, deleted scenes, making-of documentaries, and much more. Columbia is also including an extra disc featuring four Columbia Pictures silent films from the 1920s; Ladies of Leisure, The Desert Bride, The Scarlet Lady, and The Belle of Broadway.These are some great classics in the collection, showcasing a wide variety of genres in Columbia Studio's film catalog. On the Waterfront stars Marlon Brando as a washed-up boxer mixed up in the dirty business of unions, Greta Gerwig's 2019 adaptation of Little Women features an all-star cast, and Tootsie sees Dustin Hoffman create a female alter-ego to help him land a job in the cutthroat world of acting.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

McFarlane Toys is known for crafting intricate collectibles, and it's looking to add two new figurines to its lineup later this year that are inspired by World of Warcraft. The Pandaren and Dwarf Hunter figures arrive on October 13, and preorders are now open ahead of launch. These will likely become a hot commodity this fall--so if you want to add them to your game room or home office at launch, reserving a unit now is your best option. McFarlane Toys: World of Warcraft Pandaren and Dwarf Hunter Figures $30+ The two figures can be purchased individually for $30 or as a two-pack for a discounted $50. Each includes alternate heads, two weapons, two armor pieces, and an environmental base and backdrop. For the Pandaren, these swappable pieces allow you to switch between Monk and Rogue classes, while the Dwarf Hunter can pose with a variety of firearms and their animal companion. Preorder Dual Pack Preorder Pandaren Preorder Dwarf Hunter Like all McFarlane Toys, these are highly detailed models that pull heavily from their source material for inspiration. If you know you'll be adding both to your collection, your best option is to preorder the Double Pack, as it saves you $10 compared to purchasing both individually.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Deadpool & Wolverine isn't a "commercial for another movie," according to actor Ryan Reynolds. It's a standalone film, he said recently on Good Morning America. That's notable because many Marvel movies tell interconnected stories, with one film ending with a teaser for the next. Deadpool & Wolverine, though, will tell its own self-contained story, apparently."We recognized this was lighting in a bottle; it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. And also, we didn't do a movie that is necessarily a commercial for another movie. It is a complete experience when you come to see Deadpool & Wolverine," Reynolds said.Reynolds went on to say that Disney gave him their "full support" to make Deadpool & Wolverine its own thing as opposed to being a part of a bigger MCU puzzle.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The epic historical anime Vinland Saga recently got a Blu-ray release for the first part of its second season, but fans can already preorder part two on Blu-ray. The 12-episode collection will arrive on October 15 and is available from Crunchyroll for $52.50, which is a nice discount from its normal $70 list price. Preorder at Crunchyroll In case you're unfamiliar with the series, Vinland Saga was created by Makoto Yukimura and follows young Viking warrior Thorfinn on a vengeance-driven journey to avenge his father. Joining a Viking band of mercenaries led by his father's killer, Askeladd, Thorfinn finds out that things are more complex than he originally imagined. Season two picks up after Thorfinn finds himself robbed of purpose and enslaved to a farmer in Denmark, but it's not long before Thorfinn begins searching for a new path in life amidst the bloody battles started by King Canute the Great.The full 24-episode run of Vinland Saga: Season One also got a nice 50% discount recently, and Vinland Saga: Season Two Part One has been reduced from $70 to $50.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A new PS5 update has rolled out, and in addition to the usual stability and performance improvements, users can expect a new method for inviting other players to join their game sessions.Update 24.05-09.60.00 will allow players to share a URL link to their open session, by opening the game session action card and using the "Share Link" option to generate a QR code. All a player has to do then is scan the QR code with their mobile device, and they'll be able to join a session. If you're feeling brave, you could theoretically throw this URL onto the internet and see if anyone joins you for a quick multiplayer game, in case you need some quick backup.Players enrolled in the Voice Command preview program can also use the command "Show Game Help" to open Game Help action cards, and Sony says it has updated the device software of some DualSense wireless controllers to make them more stable.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

EA Sports College Football 25 just launched on July 19, but the long-awaited game is already getting a gigantic $30 discount. The deal is available at QVC--as new members can save $30 on their first purchase when using code HELLO30 at checkout. That lets you pick up the hit game for just $40. See deal at QVC Cashing in on the offer is simple. Add the game to your cart (only the Xbox version is eligible), enter your email address, fill out your shipping info, and then input the HELLO30 promo code before finalizing your purchase. If this is your first time shopping with QVC, that will automatically discount your order by $30.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Independent game developer Play by Play Studios has announced its formation and revealed its first project, which is a character-driven 3v3 basketball game that celebrates the sport and its culture.The Run: Got Next is the name of the game, and it aims to be easy to pick up and play, but also deep enough for people looking for a challenge. The full-court 3v3 game bends the rules of real basketball "in the name of fun," but is not a full-on arcade-style basketball game. Take a look for yourself in the trailer below.Players assemble a roster of players, each with their unique move-sets, with the aim of building a winning streak and holding court. The game has different courts to play on, and each favors a different type of playstyle. There is also an in-game shop featuring items, abilities, sponsors, and shoes that players can acquire, though whether or not this is a real-money shop is unknown.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Earlier this month, Capcom released Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, which may potentially be the start of a new franchise. It's also one of a growing number of games that are skipping a physical release altogether and going digital-only. However, Capcom wants to assure its fans that the video game publisher isn't abandoning physical releases.During a meeting for Capcom shareholders, the company stated, "Given that a significant number of end users demand physical games, we currently do not expect to eliminate physical products."In 2020, 80% of Capcom's sales were digital, and the company stated that its long-term goal was to hit 90%. Capcom surpassed that mark in its 2023 financial year when digital sales accounted for 90.1% of the company's total sales across consoles, PC, and mobile. For 2024, the company is projecting that digital sales will rise to 93% of its total.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com