Former Volition employee Ryan McCabe confirmed on ResetEra that Mike Watson, aka IdolNinja, passed away today. Watson was the senior community developer at Volition who was leading the Saints Row 2 patch project at the studio.Watson announced in May he was stepping down from his role as Volition's community manager as he battled stage four cancer. Afterward, he said in a Steam post that he would continue to work on the Saints Row 2 patch. In the post, Watson wrote that both stepping down from the role and continuing to work on Saints Row 2 were his decisions and that both Volition and publisher Deep Silver had been supportive of himWatson worked on many mods for the series, including ones for Saints Row: The Third and Saints Row IV. His hard work and dedication caught the eye of Volition and he joined the studio in an official capacity.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

In Ted Lasso Season 2 Episode 5, "Rainbow," the eponymous coach tries to cheer up the losing AFC Richmond team by describing the philosophy of "Rom-communism." You have to trust, Ted tells his squad, that things will work out, like they always do in romantic comedies--maybe not the way you want, maybe not the way you expect, but they will, in fact, work out.At the time, it struck me as a weird thing for the coach of a losing soccer club to tell his struggling team. I get what Ted was going for--it's a philosophy of avoiding frustration and hopelessness about things outside of your control, and trusting that this, too, shall pass. For a guy whose big central tenet is "Believe," outwardly, it's an idea that tracks.But something about the whole speech felt wrong, somehow. Ted's job is to motivate players to win, and his philosophy of believing in people is an active approach, pushing them to do better, to achieve more. Rom-communism is a passive ideal, and poorly suited to a situation in which the team is struggling. "Don't sweat the losses" is good advice--"trust that everything will handle itself," though? That's not coaching, that's wishful thinking, and it seems like something that doesn't jive with what we've previously seen of Ted's personality.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

August is proving to be a pretty big month for April. April O'Neil anyway, who has popped up in back-to-back gaming conferences. Good for her. She deserves it.First, at Gamescom Opening Night Live, developer Tribute Games revealed a new trailer for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. The trailer announced that April O'Neil will be a playable character in the upcoming beat-'em-up game.In Shredder's Revenge, April wields a reporter's microphone as her weapon and demonstrates that she's just as capable a hand-to-hand martial artist as her turtle allies. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is scheduled to launch for Switch and PC in 2022.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Season of the Lost brings a new slate of Exotics to Destiny 2, and one of them has already become a must-have item that will surely be nerfed. That item is Radiant Dance Machines, a Hunter Exotic that is helping players create some ridiculous builds, whether in the Crucible, Gambit, or PvE activities.Radiant Dance Machines are new to Destiny 2, but they were originally found in Destiny 1, where they increased your movement speed while you were aiming down the sights of a weapon. In Destiny 2, however, they've gotten an overhaul: they now allow you to use your Hunter dodge ability multiple times in a row for five seconds, so long as you are within a certain proximity of an enemy. The thing is, Hunter dodges can be made to do a lot of cool things, and Radiant Dance Machines makes a useful ability into an absolutely broken one.The trick to using Radiant Dance Machines to break Destiny 2 is pairing it with the right additional items. There are a number of mods that give you benefits when you use your dodge ability, and pairing these up with the Exotic allows you to take serious advantage.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

In Ghost of Tsushima's Iki Island expansion, there are various secret quests called Unwritten Tales you can find that aren't highlighted on your map. These unique side quests aren't essential to complete, but they offer some fun bite-sized story moments. They also feed into acquiring the game's Common Courtesy trophy. Below, we detail how to find and complete the Unwritten Tale focused on helping a mysterious spirit that haunts Jin by holding him accountable for his past.If you're looking to complete the other Unwritten Tales, then be sure to check out our complete Unwritten Tale guide. For more about Ghost of Tsushima's Iki Island expansion, be sure to read our full review. Otherwise, be sure to check out our other Iki Island guides roundup and our guides roundup for the base game.Unwritten Tale: Help The KodamaGallery This Unwritten Tale is unexpectedly surreal. It's located north of Senjo Gorge at a derelict house. There, you'll find a tree stump and Sakai clan banner that you can investigate. You're welcome to look at the tree stump for some flavor text, but examining the banner will trigger a cutscene where you talk to a mysterious spirit known as a Kodama.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Much of Ghost of Tsushima's content is typically marked explicitly on the map. Things like quests, side quests, and activities are mainly laid out for you. However, in the game's Iki Island expansion, there's a handful of secret quests called Unwritten Tales you can find that aren't highlighted on your map. These unique side quests aren't essential to complete, but they feed into acquiring the game's Common Courtesy trophy. Below, we detail how to find and complete the Unwritten Tale centered around saving a beekeeper.If you're looking to complete the other Unwritten Tales, then be sure to check out our complete Unwritten Tale guide. For more about Ghost of Tsushima's Iki Island expansion, be sure to read our full review. Otherwise, be sure to check out our other Iki Island guides roundup and our guides roundup for the base game.Unwritten Tale: Save The BeekeeperGallery This Unwritten Tale is east of the Shattered Cliffs on the west side of Iki Island. Look for a house in the area; you'll know you're in the right place when you see a distressed man calling for you. Speak to him to find out he's a beekeeper and that, unfortunately, there are quite a few Mongols on the way to wreak some havoc.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Ghost of Tsushima's many quests, side quests, and activities are typically marked explicitly on the map. However, in the game's Iki Island expansion, there are quite a few secret quests called Unwritten Tales that aren't marked on your map at all. These special quests are bite-sized story moments that feed into acquiring the game's Common Courtesy trophy. Below, we detail how to find and complete one of these Unwritten Tales, which centers around burying the poor ship captain who brought you to Iki Island.If you're looking to complete the other Unwritten Tales, then be sure to check out our complete Unwritten Tale guide. For more about Ghost of Tsushima's Iki Island expansion, be sure to read our full review. Otherwise, be sure to check out our other Iki Island guides roundup and our guides roundup for the base game.Unwritten Tale: Bury The CaptainGallery There's a good chance you'll naturally complete this Unwritten Tale without even thinking. When you're looking for your horse, Kage, early on after you first arrive at Iki Island, you'll discover the body of the ship captain who brought you there. Instead of pushing the story forward by resuming your search for Kage, approach the captain to get the option to bury him. Doing this will trigger a cutscene where you honor him for his sacrifice.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Like the base game, Ghost of Tsushima's Iki Island expansion often marks its various quests and activities clearly on the map, leaving little ambiguity around where anything is located. However, there are several secrets on the map that the game doesn't tell you about--one of which is what the game refers to as Unwritten Tales. These special side quests are short but offer some pleasant little story moments to enjoy. Finishing them all also feeds into unlocking the game's Common Courtesy trophy. Below, we detail how to find and complete the Unwritten Tale centered around telling a young woman an exciting mythical tale.If you're looking to complete the other Unwritten Tales, then be sure to check out our complete Unwritten Tale guide. For more about Ghost of Tsushima's Iki Island expansion, be sure to read our full review. Otherwise, be sure to check out our other Iki Island guides roundup and our guides roundup for the base game.Unwritten Tale: The Tale Of Legends ModeGallery First, it's important to note that this Unwritten Tale requires you to complete the story mode in Ghost of Tsushima's Legends Mode (online multiplayer). If you haven't done that already, then we suggest you hop online and start playing until you reach the end.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Ghost of Tsushima's Iki Island expansion offers an entirely new region to explore, packed with new quests, side quests, and activities. Like the base game, most of this content is marked on your map, but there are also some hidden activities you can find--one of which is what the game calls Unwritten Tales.These short but sweet side quests provide some extra story moments while occasionally yielding a reward for your troubles. They're also linked to the game's Common Courtesy trophy, which you unlock as soon as you complete them all. Usually, you'd be left to find Unwritten Tales on your own since they're not indicated on the map. Below, we've rounded up all our Unwritten Tale guides to help you get the most out of the Iki Island expansion's secret story moments.For more about Ghost of Tsushima's Iki Island expansion, be sure to read our full review. Otherwise, be sure to check out our other Iki Island guides roundup and our guides roundup for the base game.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Ghost of Tsushima's Iki Island expansion has various secret quests called Unwritten Tales that you can find that aren't explicitly marked on your map. While these side quests aren't essential to complete, nor do they always yield worthwhile rewards, they do, however, offer some fun bite-sized story moments. And if you're a trophy hunter, completing them also feeds into acquiring the game's Common Courtesy trophy. Below, we detail how to find and finish the Unwritten Tale centered around saving peasants from some ruthless Mongols.If you're looking to complete the other Unwritten Tales, then be sure to check out our complete Unwritten Tale guide. For more about Ghost of Tsushima's Iki Island expansion, be sure to read our full review. Otherwise, be sure to check out our other Iki Island guides roundup and our guides roundup for the base game.Unwritten Tale: Save The Drowning PeasantsYou'll find this Unwritten Tale at a lake around Buddha's Footprints on the southern part of Iki Island. When you arrive, you'll see a group of Mongol archers attempting to drown a group of helpless peasants while also trying to play target practice with them as they struggle to remain afloat.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Like the base game, Ghost of Tsushima's Iki Island expansion delivers its content in a straightforward fashion, often marking its quests and activities explicitly on the map. However, there are quite a few secrets to be found--one of which is what the game calls Unwritten Tales. These hidden side quests aren't essential to complete, but they offer some fun bite-sized story moments. Completing them also feeds into unlocking the game's Common Courtesy trophy. Below, we detail how to find and finish the Unwritten Tale centered around uncovering a secret archery challenge.If you're looking to complete the other Unwritten Tales, then be sure to check out our complete Unwritten Tale guide. For more about Ghost of Tsushima's Iki Island expansion, be sure to read our full review. Otherwise, be sure to check out our other Iki Island guides roundup and our guides roundup for the base game.Unwritten Tale: The Secret Archery ChallengeThis Unwritten Tale is an interesting one because of how it's a hidden archery challenge. It's located at the Raider Memorial in the southern part of Iki Island. When you arrive, chat with the raider to discover that the memorial exists for the raiders who died at the hands of the legendary archer, Tadayori Nagao. If you already played most of the base game, that name should sound familiar, as it's the subject of the Mythic Tale, The Legend of Tadayori.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Each season, Bungie introduces a new Exotic for each character class in Destiny 2. In the Season of the Lost, Hunters get Radiant Dance Machines, a revamped version of the Destiny 1 item. Radiant Dance Machines allows you to use your Hunter dodge a number of times in quick succession near enemies, and in the right build, the Exotic is absolutely broken, giving you extremely fast Super and ability charges and allowing you to easily freeze enemies.The thing is, you'll need to go hunt down a pair of Radiant Dance Machines, and you can only get the Exotic from specific places. Here's what you need to do to snag a pair of Radiant Dance Machines while you can.How To Get The Radiant Dance Machines ExoticRadiant Dance Machines allow you to dodge several times in succession whenever you're close to enemies. Coupled with certain mods, you can gain massive benefits like recharging your abilities and Super ridiculously quickly.Like other seasonal Exotic armor drops, you won't find Radiant Dance Machines in random Exotic engrams or in the inventory offered by Xur each week. Instead, you have to go earn the Exotic. These new pieces of armor are random drops from Legendary and Master Lost Sectors, provided you're alone when you run them. Today, August 26, you can get Radiant Dance Machines from Aphelion's Rest in the Dreaming City.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

After teasing the reveal last week, Activision has peeled back the layers behind Call Of Duty: Vanguard's campaign during Gamescom, showcasing more of the WWII shooter in an extended demo.The showcase focused on Laura Bailey's character, Polina, a Russian soldier based on one of the deadliest snipers in WWII history. Bailey described Polina as a "no-nonsense" soldier who has "looked the devil in the eye and said, 'I'm comin' for you.'"In the gameplay video, we see Polina sneaking through an enemy encampment, stabbing someone in the face and then blasting her way through the building with a powerful shotgun. The demo then took Polina out onto the streets where she had to dodge a tank and sneak up on enemies. There was also a sniping section where Polina displayed her skills with a long rifle. Later, Polina gets whacked in the face with a rifle and the game then jumps back in time to "one hour earlier," with Polina walking through a friendly camp and preparing to sign up to serve in the war. Bombers come crashing in overhead and Polina makes a mad dash to cover to stay alive in a very Call of Duty-style set piece. And then in an Uncharted-style sequence, Polina climbs through a burning building that is crumbling around her, and this is where the demo cuts out before teasing some of what to expect from the rest of the campaign.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Xbox unveiled a Halo Infinite-themed Xbox Series X console and Elite Series 2 controller during Opening Night Live at Gamescom. The limited-edition console will be available on November 15 for $550, a few weeks before Halo Infinite launches on December 8. Preorders for the limited-edition console and Elite Series 2 controller sold out within minutes on the Xbox Store, but you'll have another opportunity to grab the console at Walmart later tonight.Halo Infinite limited0-edition Xbox Series XThe Halo Infinite limited-edition Xbox Series X has a gray and black armor design across most of it. The upper portion of the console features a space theme with tons of tiny stars in the distance. It comes with a limited-edition matching Xbox Wireless Controller. The console is being released to celebrate Halo's 20th anniversary.Halo Infinite Elite Series 2 controllerThe Elite Series 2 controller nods to Spartan armor with a green-plated design and black handles. It has all of the features of the standard Elite Series 2 controller, including detachable paddles, profiles, adjustable stick tension, and trigger stops. We'll have to wait and see if the Elite Series 2 controller is restocked, but we imagine it will be available at other retailers besides the Xbox Store.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

343 Industries revealed a new cinematic trailer for Halo Infinite at Gamescom Opening Night Live. The trailer introduces the story for Season 1 of Halo Infinite's multiplayer, which launches alongside Halo Infinite's campaign on December 8.In the trailer, Spartan Commander Agryna details what it means to be a Spartan to a roster of new recruits. While she's speaking, the trailer flashes back to showcase early Spartans heroically standing up against some Brutes during humanity's war against the Covenant.Following the reveal of the trailer, 343 Industries revealed that Halo Infinite-themed Xbox accessories are now up for preorder.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com