During BlizzCon 2018, Blizzard announced new Overwatch-themed toys and Lego sets. The products will be made available for purchase in 2019."Throughout 2018 our goal has been to give fans an abundance of new ways to express their affinity for their favorite Blizzard games, and it was exciting to be able to showcase our plans for 2019 and beyond today at BlizzCon," said Blizzard vice president of global consumer products Matthew Beecher. "We cherish these game worlds as much as our players do, and today's reveals helped put a spotlight on how far we've come, through our stellar partnerships, in developing toys and apparel that reflect that shared passion."There are six Lego sets in total, with the cheapest starting at $15 USD and the most expensive being $90 USD. The sets are called Tracer vs. Widowmaker, Hanzo vs. Genji, Dorado Showdown, D.Va & Reinhardt, Bastion, and Watchpoint: Gibraltar. All together, the six sets add figures of Overwatch characters Tracer, Widowmaker, Hanzo, Genji, Soldier: 76, McCree, D.Va, Reinhardt, Pharah, Mercy, Reaper, and Winston to Lego's expanding line-up of block people. The Lego sets are scheduled for release in early 2019.Blizzard is also releasing a Nerf gun shaped like McCree's Rival. The first figure in Blizzard's new Overwatch Ultimate Figure line, Mercy, was also shown and scheduled for 2019. The Nerf gun hits store shelves in January 2019, and the figure is currently aiming for a spring 2019 release.Info from Gamespot.com

Blizzard senior producer Pete Stilwell has revealed that there are currently no plans to develop Warcraft IV. However, a sequel to Blizzard's acclaimed real-time strategy series is possible, and the BlizzCon 2018 announcement of Warcraft III: Reforged proves the developer hasn't completely abandoned the series."I mean, I wouldn't rule anything out, but we don't have any plans around [Warcraft IV] at this point. Getting [Warcraft III: Reforged] right, I think, is our priority first and foremost," Stilwell told GameSpot in an interview. Reforged, a remaster of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and its The Frozen Throne expansion, aims to appeal to fans of the franchise's earlier real-time strategy days. Stilwell's words reinforce what Starcraft II: Legacy of the Void producer Tim Morten had to say about Warcraft's future.Reforged features remodeled characters and animations, as well as remastered maps and campaigns. The UI and world editor have also both been upgraded, and Reforged features 4K support. A Spoils of War edition--that unlocks special in-game content for Diablo III, Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, Heroes of the Storm, and World of Warcraft--is now available for pre-order.Warcraft III first released in July 2002, about two years before the debut of the massive-multiplayer online role-playing game World of Warcraft. Other than a few Warcraft-themed additions in Heroes of the Storm, fans of the real-time strategy series haven't seen any major announcements since the release of 2003's The Frozen Throne. It looks like they'll have to wait a little longer for any possibility of Warcraft IV.Info from Gamespot.com

Now that Andrew Lincoln's The Walking Dead fate has been revealed, fans know they haven't seen the last of the Rick Grimes character. Instead, three TV movies are in the works, which Lincoln will star in. However, he has reached the end of the road with the cast and crew he spent the last nine seasons with.Of course, he didn't reach that end without one final practical joke from his co-star Norman Reedus. Lincoln and Reedus have been playing jokes on each other throughout the show's long run, and Reedus says he's winning. "I'm so f***ing far ahead of him that he could prank me 100 times, and I'd still be ahead," the actor told GameSpot and a small group of other outlets during a visit to the set of The Walking Dead.For his parting shot, Reedus made Lincoln's final scene very difficult to get through. The scene saw Rick in a bed. "I'm tickling his feet, and he's like, 'You a**hole,'" the actor said. It feels good to know Lincoln ended his time on the show giggling, given how heartbreaking The Walking Dead can be.Once the scene came to an end and cut was called on him for the last time, Lincoln then shared a special moment with his cast and crew--one you're not going to see leaked videos of anywhere online. "He stands up, and he gives a speech to everybody, and here's tears and standing ovation type of thing, and he gets up and people immediately pull up the cameras," Reedus remembers. "And he's like, 'Hey, can we put those away?' He's like, 'This is ours. This here with us, this is our thing. This is our family. It's not for social media. It's not for anything. This is our thing.' I thought, 'That's so Andy.'' I mean, you know, in a world where it's impossible to do that almost all the time, just put it down. The memory's going to be the thing. And it was awesome, yeah."After that day, Reedus admitted, "I cried like a baby for weeks." Given how close the two had become since they first started working together in Season 1, it's hard to blame him."That dude's been my BFF for almost a decade," Reedus said. "I wake up, the phone rings, he wants to talk about everything on the way to work. We work, then we have lunch, we get our lunch in there or in here, then we go straight to my trailer, and we sit in my trailer, and we talk about the rest of the day or what we did or upcoming scripts or whatever. And then, end of the day, we get in my car, or I get in my car and I pull out of the parking lot and my phone rings, and he wants to talk more. And then at night, the phone rings all night. His wife thinks that he and I are having an affair, I'm sure."Now, though, both actors move forward as they continue to expand on the world of The Walking Dead, albeit it separately. That doesn't mean fans are going to see Daryl (Reedus) step into the leadership role Rick previously held. "I don't think anyone's going to step up and be Rick," he said. Instead, all of the remaining characters will have to work together to move forward without the man who's been leading the way for nearly a decade.Info from Gamespot.com

Update: Following the conclusion of this episode of The Walking Dead, AMC announced Andrew Lincoln would continue with the franchise as the lead in three upcoming movies centered around the character of Rick Grimes.It's the end of the road for Rick Grimes on The Walking Dead... right? Andrew Lincoln's final episode of the AMC series has come and gone. After that conclusion, though, you might be wondering just how final Rick's fate is.Throughout the episode, it was clear that the former sheriff was at death's door. After falling onto some rebar, which ripped through him, he spends the majority of his last hour on the show bleeding out and trying to escape a herd of zombies, while having hallucinations of those he's lost in the past, including very short returns of Shane (Jon Bernthal), Hershel (Scott Wilson), and Sasha (Sonequa Martin-Green). That is until he blows up a bridge he and the walkers are on, sending them into a raging river below.As Daryl (Norman Reedus) and the rest of our heroes looked on, distraught, it seemed as though Rick had really gone out with a bang. The episode didn't end there, though.Instead, the show went back to Anne (Pollyanna McIntosh), the former Jadis. After seeing the plume of smoke from the explosion in the distance and heard commotion over the radio, she spots Rick's body washed up on the side of the river as that mysterious helicopter reappeared. "I have a B," she says into her radio. "Not an A, I never had an A. He's hurt, but he's strong. Can you help him?" From there, we quickly shift to the chopper taking off, with Anne and Rick safe and sound as "Spacejunk" by Wang Chung plays--no, seriously."You're still here," she tells Rick on the helicopter. "You're going to be okay. They're going to save you."Who is they? That's the big question we're left with or at least one of them. The answer is most likely the Whisperers. This isn't the first time we've heard the terms "A" and "B" thrown around. While we can't be sure, this is most likely a reference to alphas and betas. As fans of the comics know, the Whisperers are led by a woman named Alpha, with her second-in-command named Beta.While they have yet to arrive on the series, we know they are coming and are going to be a major antagonist later in the season. That doesn't necessarily bode well for Rick, though.Still, this is Lincoln's final episode, and it ends with him alive, which could lead to two outcomes. Either this is how the series is leaving the door open for his possible return one day or the Whisperers are going to make an even more fierce introduction.For those that don't follow the comics, the Whisperers travel through herds of walkers by wearing the skin of the dead over their own. It's disgusting and actually makes perfect sense in this disturbing world. If the show was looking for a way to really make an impact when they finally show their faces, wearing the skin of Rick Grimes would certainly create a lasting and haunting image. For now, though, this is the last we'll see of Rick Grimes--until he potentially comes back.That wasn't the only thing that left jaws on the floor at the end of this episode, though. There was also a flash forward to an older Judith Grimes. While she's still young--clearly no older than 10--this Judith was walking, talking, and killing zombies. It would make her dad proud, but he's definitely probably dead.When a group of people are saved from a small herd, they find this little girl with a sheriff's hat and a katana strapped to her back is their savior. While this short moment does give hope for the future of the Grimes name, it raises a lot of questions. How did this little girl end up on her own and, more importantly, where's Michonne? With her surrogate mother's weapon over her shoulder, it definitely leaves you wondering if she, too, has become just another victim of this horrible world.As much as this was theoretically the end of a major chapter in The Walking Dead, the story of Rick Grimes, it certainly feels like a new beginning. It will be interesting to see where the show goes from here.Info from Gamespot.com

What a wild year it has been for movie theater subscription services. The meteoric rise of MoviePass is perhaps matched only by the sudden fall of the service, as other options came to market--including Sinemia and AMC Stubs A-List, each of which managed to offer perks MoviePass couldn't. Make sure to take a look at our review of all three services.With the year coming to a close, though, there's another change happening. AMC is raising the prices on their A-List service, at least in some states. According to The Hollywood Reporter, AMC Theaters is raising the subscription price for Stubs A-List beginning in January 2019 in 15 states and one district--the ones where the service is most popular thus far.With that higher price, users will still be allowed three tickets each week, including 3D and IMAX format screenings. For California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York, the service will rise from $19.95 each month to $23.95. Meanwhile, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia will see their price rise to $21.95.As AMC CEO-president Adam Aron explained to THR, the increase will help keep the program profitable. "Our decision to keep the AMC Stubs A-List monthly price unchanged in 35 states, along with only a modest price adjustment in some key markets going in place in early 2019 will keep us in that sweet spot of successfully balancing profits and popularity," he said.It's not too late to lock in the $19.95 price, though, at least for a year. Aron revealed that new subscribers who sign up before the end of 2018 will not see their rates rise for a full 12 months after enrollment.As for the future of AMC Stubs A-List, this likely isn't a sign that the service is struggling. When MoviePass changed its terms, it tended to do so at the last minute, leaving many confused about what, exactly, they got for their money. Stubs isn't changing any of the terms of its subscription, other than the price in selected states.Info from Gamespot.com

The latest update for Fortnite has arrived, and it introduces a variety of new content on the Battle Royale and Save the World. Update 6.22 is out now, and Epic Games has shared the full patch notes that cover all the additions and changes, including some new limited-time modes and a weapon. Here's what's new.The new gun is the Heavy AR, which was announced through the in-game news feed recently. It comes in Rare, Epic, and Legendary forms, and you'll find it in chests, vending machines, and supply drops, and as floor loot. Another notable item-related change is a significant decrease in the drop rate of the recently added balloons.The first of the new LTMs is Team Terror. It pits two teams of 32 against each other with the goal of wiping out the opposing side. The wrinkle is that Cube Monsters, the enemies that players had to contend with during the recent Fortnitemares event, will also attack you. Of course, they can drop some nice loot, so it might make sense to deal with them before enemy players.The second LTM is the returning Blitz. This takes the basic Battle Royale gameplay and speeds things up, as the storm circle begins closing in right from the start of the match. It will also close in more frequently than usual, leading to matches that should last no longer than 15 minutes. To further speed things up, there's more loot to find around the map.You can check out the patch notes for the Fortnite: Battle Royale below. Head to the Fortnite website to see what's new with the Save the World mode--that includes a continuation of the co-op mode's Fortnitemares event.Epic Games also recently announced a partnership with the NFL to bring football skins to Fortnite. These will be based on real-world jerseys, and although they're featured on Epic's patch notes page for this update, they're set to arrive later this week. The outfits will be available for purchase from Fortnite's in-game shop, but Epic hasn't announced pricing details yet. All 32 NFL teams will be represented, and Epic says you'll also be able to customize your jersey with any number from 0-99. The skins will be available in the store beginning at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET on November 9.Fortnite: Battle Royale Update 6.22 Patch NotesLimited-Time Event: Team TerrorSummaryMonsters have invadsed the Battle Royale island! Two teams will battle it out as Cube Monsters monsters join the fight. Defeat the other team to earn a Victory Royale.Mode DetailsTwo teams of 32 players. Eliminate the other team to win.Monster spawners are scattered throughout the map and also appear each time the storm closes in to a new circle.Monsters can drop weapons or ammo when destroyed. Gold monsters and monster spawners drop Legendary items when destroyed.Farming resources increased 75% over default.Increased floor loot spawn likelihood by 15%.Floor loot spawns double ammo.Ammo boxes spawn triple ammo.Chests spawn double ammo & consumables.Supply drops spawn double ammo, and an extra consumable, resource drop and trap.Limited-Time Event: Blitz!SummaryBlitz is a faster-paced version of Battle Royale. The match begins with the storm moving towards the island, and the delay between each circle is shorter than normal, creating matches that are 15 minutes long or less. The map also has extra loot and resources. Profile Stats count in this mode, so fight hard for the Victory Royale!Mode DetailsThe storm is already moving in at the beginning of the match, choose your landing spot carefully!Wait time between storms is significantly shorter than usual; maximum match length is 15 minutes.Increased chances of treasure chests spawning from 50-70% to 80-90%.Increased chances of ammo boxes spawning from 65-80% to 85-95%.Reduced empty floor loot spawn chance from 21.5% to 3.55%Resource harvesting amounts increased by 50%.Increased materials found on the ground from 30 to 60 per instance.Increased number, spawn rate & the descent speed of Supply Drops.Increased number of llamas spawned by 4x.Removed shopping carts.Weapons + ItemsHeavy Assault Rifle Can be found in floor loot, chests, Vending Machines, and Supply DropsAvailable in Rare, Epic and Legendary Variants Deals 44 / 46 / 48 damage3.75 Fire RateHas a magazine size of 25The Pumpkin Launcher has been reverted back to the standard Rocket Launcher.We've reduced the spawn rate of Balloons from 12.2% to 2.3%.GameplayStorm max damage cap changed back to 8 damage from 10 damage.Bug FixesPlayers hit by a Boogie Bomb while holding Balloons will no longer have physics issues. They will now properly drop the Balloons.Info from Gamespot.com

Whether or not you're on board, Bethesda's decision to make the next entry in the Fallout franchise an online-only game is bold. But just because it's an online endeavor doesn't mean you're forced to play with others. Among all the questions I had about Fallout 76, the most important one that came to mind was: can the game work as a single-player experience? So, when the first beta launched, I played entirely as a one-man party. After about four hours of exploring, looting, and shooting, the foundation of Fallout seems readily apparent, albeit diluted. Of course, you'll be missing out on an important aspect of Fallout 76 by going it alone, but its features that require a bit more patience make themselves clear. As a result, lone wanderers are likely to be rewarded in ways full parties may end up glossing over.From both past experience in other games and watching my colleagues play Fallout 76 as a group, I understand there's a tacit agreement to move at a rapid pace, going from one area or quest to another in search of action and high-level equipment. While that's not exactly what the Fallout series has traditionally been about, it comes part-and-parcel to this style of game. That doesn't leave much room for carefully listening to audio logs nor reading through notes left behind, let alone soaking in the environments in relation to those narrative pieces. Playing alone affords you the opportunity to do that.One of the many notes you'll read throughout Fallout 76.Environmental storytelling has become a bit of a cliche when describing how games embed a narrative in the actual game space. It's an indirect approach to story, and one that Fallout 76 has to rely on given the absence of NPCs and dialogue trees. Audio logs serve to paint the picture of how townships tried, and failed, to survive the harsh wasteland while simultaneously being a guide through the game's world and systems. Audio logs are also the crux of unraveling the mystery of Vault 76's overseer--the seemingly "main" questline. It's your avenue to understanding the past and present of West Virginia. Admittedly, these vary in quality in terms of how interesting they are, but they're critical to worldbuilding.The wonder of discovering and rummaging through a new location, or taking in the scenic views after trudging through brutal swaths of the wasteland, has an intrinsically rewarding feel.We've seen other games use these narrative techniques in the past. Much of the original Bioshock was built on the premise of listening to recordings from Rapture's citizens as you navigate the desolate underwater society. Some of the most impactful moments in The Last Of Us came from a series of handwritten notes that communicated the desperation and humanity in the face of a zombie outbreak. Fallout has used these elements in previous entries, but they matter now more than ever.There's a lot to see in West Virginia with a variety of scenery.While what's missing are the societies and factions that made previous games' roleplaying dynamic, it's thematically fitting given that the setting predates the lore established from past games. And it's strikingly lonely out there despite being an online game--only 24 players roam around West Virginia in the same instance. There's so much ground to cover that it's hard to see a collective of online players emerging from it; very rarely did I run into other parties. West Virginia is huge. It's been in headlines that Fallout 76 contains the largest map in all the franchise; about four times the size of Fallout 4's rendition of Boston. It sometimes feels too big for its own good, as there's a noticeable lack of density. However, like any other Fallout game, the world naturally instills a sense of curiosity to see what's just beyond in the next town.The wonder of discovering and rummaging through a new location, or taking in the scenic views after trudging through brutal swaths of the wasteland, has an intrinsically rewarding feel. After getting a grip of the game in the areas near Vault 76, I wandered to the Northeast and stumbled upon Grafton--a snowy town populated by Super Mutants, Protectrons, and the high-level blob-like Grafton Monster. It was a definite highlight digging up the town's history and how it came to be run by Protectrons, and getting into tense firefights with enemies above my level. Unfortunately, I had to move on. Over the next northern range was an abandoned amusement park where I dabbled with the photo mode to take selfies with its alligator mascot on a broken rollercoaster. All the while, my radio is playing the undeniably catchy tunes of old-timey Americana (many of which are reprised from earlier games). These moments are, of course, available if you play in a group, but they make the single-player approach more meaningful.Catastrophic events and inter-player tension very much seem to be integral to the end-game, so it's tough to speak on the sustainability of exclusively playing alone. So far, quest structure and public events haven't been much more than killing a certain target or finding an item in another town. And by virtue of axing traditional RPG interactions, combat becomes a bigger portion of what you do. Fallout 4's shooting mechanics are the basis here, and while it's more fluid than Fallout 3 or New Vegas, it doesn't stand with the best modern shooters (and VATS won't slow down time for targeted dice-roll shots)--it sometimes feels at odds with the type of game Bethesda's trying to create.Fallout 76 is a little unceremonious in its early hours, but I'm willing to give new approaches to long-running franchises a chance. It still has that distinct charm, where both the delightful and disturbing aspects of a bygone era in American history are frozen in time amidst post-apocalyptic retrofuturism. As more beta windows open up, I'll be continuing to search for the game's story and trekking along to see what's beyond the wide forests and mountain ranges. Also, there are just as many questions left even after four hours. I can't say that the single-player experience will hold up entirely, and we shouldn't expect it to contend with the likes of New Vegas, but there are signs that it can work, and I'm hopeful. I'm also not sure where it's leading me, and that seems to be exactly what Fallout 76 is about.Info from Gamespot.com

November is here, and that means it's time to plan out your Black Friday shopping. Up until the actual event--on November 23--retailers will be revealing their huge deals for the holiday season. The first to show off their wares is Target, and aside from a ton of deals on video games, the company also has plenty of TVs and tech for sale on the retail holiday.Instead of blindly rampaging through the retail giant, you can plan out your excursion with the list of selected items below or through the full Black Friday ad from Target's website. The deals are available online, but if you want to bravely battle the crowds, Game of Thrones-style, Target's doors open at 5 PM on Thursday, November 22 and will stay open until 1 AM on Friday, November 23. Target will re-open at 7 AM that morning. Hours may vary depending on location. It's first come, first served for the items and there will be limited quantities for everything in the Target ad.Like every year, the main focus is on TVs. There are 21 televisions featured in the ad, with almost all of them being doorbuster promotions. You'll have to make your Lord of the Rings-esque journey to a local Target for these deals rather than buy them online. There are plenty of great Samsung TVs on sale, most of which are 4K Smart TVs. You can get $180 off a 65" 4K Smart TV for $650 or get the curved version for $800--which saves you $300. There is also an LG 4K Smart TV on sale for $750, saving $150 from the original price. The cheapest 4K TV for Black Friday is a 55' from Element for $200.If you're looking to add some upgrades to your TV, you can add a Sony 4K Blu-ray player for $150, and that's a savings of $100. You can add a soundbar from Samsung for $120, so you can experience your movies with theater-quality sound. Amazon, Google, and Roku all have streaming devices on sale as well, for as little as $25 for the Fire TV Stick.Check out the "best of" list for Target below and the items prices. More may be added to the Black Friday list, so we'll keep you updated if there are any changes.Target Black Friday DealsTVs:Element 32" Smart LED TV -- $120 [Doorbuster]Element 55" Smart 4K UHD -- $200LG 43" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $270 [Doorbuster]LG 49" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $330 [Doorbuster]LG 55" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $470 [Doorbuster]LG 60" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $550 [Doorbuster]LG 65" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $750 [Doorbuster]Philips 50" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $250 [Doorbuster]Polaroid 32" LED TV -- $80 [Doorbuster]Samsung 32" Smart LED TV -- $180 [Doorbuster]Samsung 43" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $280 [Doorbuster]Samsung 50" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $330 [Doorbuster]Samsung Curved 55" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $580 [Doorbuster]Samsung 55" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $400 [Doorbuster]Samsung 65" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $650 [Doorbuster]Samsung Curved 65" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $800 [Doorbuster]TCL Roku 55" 4K UHD HDR Smart TV -- $350 [Doorbuster]VIZIO 40" Smart LED TV -- $200 [Doorbuster]VIZIO 50" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $300 [Doorbuster]Westinghouse 40" 1080p FHD Smart TV -- $125 [Doorbuster]Westinghouse 50" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV -- $230 [Doorbuster]TV Accessories:Amazon Fire TV Stick -- $25Google Chromecast Video -- $25Google Chromecast Ultra -- $50Roku streaming stick with Enhanced Voice Remote -- $30Roku Ultra streaming stick -- $50Samsung 2.1 Channel 130W Soundbar -- $120 [Doorbuster]Sony 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray player -- $150VIZIO 28" 2-Channel Soundbar -- $50 [Doorbuster]Tech:Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) -- $200Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS+Cellular) -- $300Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones (Neighborhood Collection) -- $180Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones (Neighborhood Collection) -- $90Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker -- $70Fitbit Alta HR -- $80Fitbit Charge 3 -- $120Fitbit Versa Smartwatch -- $149Fossil Q Venture Gen 3 Venture smartwatch -- $165Garmin vívofit jr. kids’ activity monitor -- $50JBL Flip 4 waterproof speaker -- $60Samsung Gear S3 Frontier smartwatch -- $200Samsung Galaxy Watch 42mm Rose Gold -- $260Star Wars Hero Droid BB-8 -- $50 [Doorbuster]Computers and Tablets:Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet -- $100Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition 16GB tablet -- $70HP 11.6" Chromebook -- $120 [Doorbuster]HP X360 convertible touchscreen Chromebook -- $200Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1" Android tablet -- $160Smart Home:Amazon Echo Dot (Gen 2) -- $20 [Doorbuster]Amazon Echo Dot (Gen 3) -- $25 [Doorbuster]Amazon Echo (Gen 2) -- $70 [Doorbuster]Google Home Mini -- $25Google Home -- $80 [Doorbuster]Google Home Hub -- $100 [Doorbuster]Ring video doorbell -- $100 Info from Gamespot.com

Dontnod's beloved Life Is Strange is one of the many video game franchises getting the comic book treatment courtesy of Titan Comics. The first issue of Titan's four-part Life Is Strange series is set to arrive next week, but in the meantime, the publisher has given us our first glimpse at some of its artwork.Like the original game, Titan's Life Is Strange comic follows main characters Max and Chloe shortly after the events of one of the title's "heart-breaking" endings. Here's the publisher's synopsis of the series: "This all-new emotional rollercoaster stars fan-favorites Max and Chloe, and picks up after one heart-breaking ending of the critically-acclaimed game! One year after Max fatefully chose Chloe over Arcadia Bay, timelines tangle around the pair in a literal fight against time!"Life Is Strange is written by Emma Vieceli, with artwork by Claudia Leonardi. Ahead of its release, Titan has provided GameSpot with a handful of the comic's first lettered pages, as well as a few of its variant covers; you can read the excerpts from the upcoming issue by clicking through the gallery below.Life Is Strange #1 goes on sale in brick-and-mortar and online comic stores on Wednesday, November 14. The issue runs 32 pages and retails for $4 USD. Titan hasn't yet announced when the remaining three issues of the series are slated to arrive, but you can see the publisher's release schedule on its website. You can also see some of the different covers for Life Is Strange #1 below.As previously mentioned, Life Is Strange certainly isn't the only new video game comic from Titan. Last month, the publisher released Bloodborne: The Death of Sleep Vol. 1, a 112-page collection of the first four issues of Titan's Bloodborne series. That is on sale now for $17, while a fifth issue, titled Bloodborne: The Healing Thirst, launched in September. The publisher has also released a four-part comic based on Dark Souls called The Age of Fire, a "dramatic retelling of the Legends of Silver Knights" starring "all the main characters" from the game series.Info from Gamespot.com

If you're going to survive in Red Dead Redemption 2's world, you're going to need cash. Previously we've highlighted several ways to earn money relatively quickly by working many of the game's core systems and mechanics, but there exists a secret method that can give a significant bump to your wallet without much effort.The method in question is none other than the Poisonous Trail treasure map side mission, which by its end rewards you with four gold bars that equate to about $2,000 when sold. As you explore, you'll often find treasure maps that lead you to all manner of valuable items, but none are as lucrative as the Poisonous Trail maps, which you can complete early on. Of course, if you're more into cheating the system, you can try out this newly discovered glitch that can net you 30 gold bars. But we all know that's nowhere near as fun!Below are directions leading you to all the treasure maps in the Poisonous Trail side mission. We've also included screenshots to aid you in your journey. It's worth noting that you cannot simply head to the final location to cash in on the gold. You need to find every single treasure map first before the gold appears in its associated location.If this guide was helpful to you, be sure to check out our features highlighting all the tips you should know before playing and things the game doesn't tell you. We also have guides on more specific subjects, like top horse breeds and fishing. Though, if you want to have some extra fun instead, be sure to read our feature detailing the game's cheat codes.Treasure Map 1: Cairn Lake CabinThe first map is found at Cairn Lake, which is located north of Valentine up in the mountains. It's snowy up there, so make sure to bring a thick jacket with you before heading up that direction. If you've triggered "The Noblest of Men, and a Woman" Stranger mission, you'll notice that this is the exact location of legendary gunslinger Flaco Hernandez.Once you make it to Cairn Lake, you should find a small abandoned cabin--the one that Hernandez is staying in. Approach the bed to the right and uncover the lock box underneath it, which holds the first treasure map along some extra valuables.Treasure Map 2: Face Rock and an Unassuming Tree TrunkThe first treasure map is attempting to clue you in on a location with a rock that seemingly resembles a face. If you haven't spent much time exploring, this natural formation may seem a mystery to you. Fortunately, we know exactly where it is. Simply proceed down to the Lemoyne region, which is located just South of New Hanover. You can find the rock just north of the "E" in "Scarlett" on the map; check the screenshot in the gallery above for visual clarification.You'll spot Face Rock on a hill. To find the map, go past the tree directly next to Face Rock. You'll want to run further back to the hill's rear where there's a thin tree trunk right beside a fallen tree. The map is located in this thin tree trunk.Final Treasure Map: The Mysterious Snake MoundThe second treasure map has you searching for a snake-like land formation. Yet again, an oddity that you're likely to have missed if you haven't spent significant time taking note of every curiosity out in the world. This bizarre mound is located southeast of Van Horn, a reasonable distance south of the "R" in "New Hanover" on the map.As the treasure map indicates, you're going to want to search for a pile of rocks near the snake-like mound. It's pretty easy to spot as it's literally just a clumped-up pile of rocks with a hole at the center. Search the hole to find the final treasure map. Onward to the treasure!The Treasure: Gold! Gold! Gold!The final treasure map points to a waterfall and what appears to be a pathway in a cave. You'll find this waterfall at the Elysian Pond, which is located directly northeast of the "E" in "Hanover" on the map. When you arrive, walk through the waterfall to discover the entrance of a hidden cave.It's dark in the cave, so bust out your lantern. Proceed through the cave until you find a section in the path where you can drop down. When you land, proceed through the crawl space on the right, which will lead you to the fork in the road pictured on the map. Take the right path, but before you do hug right to find a makeshift camp with a lockbox containing a Large Jewelry Bag.Continue the path forward until you reach what appears to be a pit into certain doom. Instead of falling to your death, proceed left until you reach another edge. If you look closely, your lantern will illuminate some solid ground below that you can land on. But take a few steps back; you're going to want a running start in order to make this jump. If you're acrobatics are sufficient, head down the slope to the left. You'll slip down into some water; once you gain your balance, look to your left for a rock platform to climb up. Search this area and you'll be rewarded with four bars of gold.If this is the first time you've obtained gold, know that you can sell them at Fences for direct profit. Though, if you're feeling particularly generous, it's possible to donate it directly to your camp.Info from Gamespot.com

Blizzard has announced that Warcraft III: Reforged is being made with real-time strategy game newcomers in mind. Revealed at BlizzCon 2018, Reforged is an upcoming remaster of the original 2002 Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and its 2003 expansion The Frozen Throne."Yeah, Warcraft III did not have the easy mode," Blizzard lead artist Brian Sousa said during an interview with GameSpot. "It was either hard or really hard, and so now, even me, I remember playing missions over, and over, and over. This is a really hard game, so getting in there and making it a little bit more accessible for today's players, at least, to get into the RTS genre. This RTS has been around for 15 years. It's still around, people are still playing it, so we're not too worried about redefining the RTS because this already has a huge community, right, and we're not looking to change how Warcraft plays. We just want it to be a little bit more accessible and look better for today's players."In the same interview, senior producer Pete Stilwell also revealed that Blizzard currently has no plans of developing Warcraft IV. However, a sequel is not impossible. "I mean, I wouldn't rule anything out, but we don't have any plans around [Warcraft IV] at this point. Getting [Warcraft III: Reforged] right, I think, is our priority first and foremost," Stilwell said. This matches with what Starcraft II: Legacy of the Void producer Tim Morten said about Warcraft's future.Reforged will feature remastered maps and campaigns, as well as remodeled animations and characters. The game will launch with 4K support, and an upgraded UI and world editor in comparison to the original game. A special edition, called Spoils of War, unlocks in-game content for Diablo III, Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, Heroes of the Storm, and World of Warcraft.Info from Gamespot.com

Rockstar has announced that it is working on an issue that is affecting Red Dead Redemption 2. Currently, a bug in the game can cause Sadie, Jack, John, and Abigail--four of Arthur Morgan's camp companions--to disappear after the completion of chapter two."If you completed the mission 'Polite Society, Valentine Style' at the start of Chapter 2, but needed to use the Retry Checkpoint feature, then Sadie, Jack, John, and Abigail will only appear in camp when they have missions for you to complete," Rockstar wrote in a Q&A blog post. "We are aware of the issue and are currently working on a fix to be included in an upcoming Title Update."While Rockstar works on a solution for the bug, the developer advises all players who have yet to complete "Polite Society, Valentine Style" to do so without retrying from a checkpoint. If you fail the mission, make sure you immediately abandon and restart it, or load an earlier save. These are currently the only ways to avoid encountering the glitch.If you've already encountered the bug, you'll have to keep playing RDR2 until chapter four to see Sadie, Jack, John, and Abigail in the camp again. You will miss the four character's unique conversations unless you reload a previous save from before "Polite Society, Valentine Style" to avoid the glitch.Red Dead Redemption 2 is available for Xbox One and PS4. In our review, Kallie Plagge gave the game a 9/10, writing, "Red Dead Redemption 2 is an excellent prequel, but it's also an emotional, thought-provoking story in its own right, and it's a world that is hard to leave when it's done."Info from Gamespot.com

Limited Run Games, a publisher associated with game developer Mighty Rabbit Studios, has announced that it is making a physical edition for Battle Chef Brigade. The acclaimed indie game will be made available in both its PS4 and Switch versions.Both physical editions will be made available on November 9 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 3 PM GMT. As the name implies, Limited Run Games only makes a certain amount of official physical editions for previously digital-only titles. So once every copy of the physical versions of Battle Chef Brigade is sold out, they are gone for good. Limited Run Games never restocks.Released in 2017, Battle Chef Brigade mixes together brawler and puzzle gameplay. You play as Mina, a young woman who aspires to be a battle chef, a type of knight that hunts down monsters and cooks them into delicious dishes for the kingdom's people. Each mission in the game requires you hunt down specific monsters before racing into the kitchen to solve tile-based puzzles in order to cook your ingredients and fulfill the dish requirements set out by the judges. Battle Chef Brigade was well-received by critics and players alike.We're excited to announce that our next physical Nintendo Switch release will be Battle Chef Brigade from @TrinketStudios and @adultswimgames! The game will be available this Friday, November 9th 10AM Eastern Time at https://t.co/rZI6STrUid! pic.twitter.com/tzFOBNKbXv— Limited Run Games (@LimitedRunGames) November 2, 2018In August 2018, Battle Chef Brigade received an update that added split-screen multiplayer, as well as two new modes--called Survival and Free Play--and a new playable character.Battle Chef Brigade is available for Nintendo Switch and PS4.Info from Gamespot.com

In Red Dead Redemption 2, you're going to be spending a lot of time riding your horse. There's nothing but land, and lots of it, in Rockstar's latest open-world so journeying on horseback is a reality you're going to have to accept during the game's opening hours. Fortunately for you, there are ways to expedite your travels.There's a fast travel system hidden in Red Dead Redemption 2. Better yet, there's a couple ways you can go about doing it. Below we highlight the two main methods, but before you seek them out, we do highly recommend making horse riding your primary means of travel. After all, it's your time spent out in the world where you can better discover all the game has to offer, as well as author your own unique adventures.If you're looking for more guides, you'd be remiss not to check out our feature highlighting all the tips you should know before playing. Though, we also have guides on more specific subjects, like gun customization and money making. Be sure to read our Red Dead 2 review if you haven't already. Otherwise, read on!Method 1: Stagecoaches And TrainsIt makes sense that transportation technology of the day would be a form of fast travel in the game. Both stagecoaches and trains can get you places you want to go quickly. However, you'll have to pay a small fee to use them, and they require you to physically travel to them first--you can't just warp around by picking an icon on your map.Stagecoaches appear on the map as an icon that resembles a wooden sign pointing in two different directions. Labeled as "Taxi Coach" in the game, you can use these to take a stagecoach to locations you've previously visited. The fee increases based on the distance travelled, so make sure you've got enough on you to cover the charge.If you're looking to ride a train, you'll to need to purchase a ticket. These are sold at post offices in town, which are icons on the map with an envelope on them. Trains will take you to previously visited towns that have stations with train tracks running by them.Method 2: Camp Fast TravelIt's possible to fast travel from your camp after unlocking the upgrade, “Next in Line." You can find the camp upgrades page by approaching the donation box at your camp. The fast travel upgrade is the second option in the list and costs about $325, so make sure you've saved up enough and find this upgrade worthwhile in general as you may want to refocus your funds on more fruitful endeavors.Once you've unlocked the upgrade, you'll find a map on the back of the stagecoach next to Arthur's bed. You can use it to travel to a variety of locations, which includes certain towns and other significant locations in the game. Be wary, your camp fast travel only works one way, so if you use it to go to a town on the other side of the map, you'll need to either ride your horse, hire a stagecoach, or take a train to get back. Info from Gamespot.com

Red Dead Redemption 2 doesn't make a lot of its mechanics known to the player. There are systems buried deep within that you'd be hard-pressed to come in contact with if you're mainlining the game's major story and side missions. Among these mechanics are special Perks that offer improvements to Arthur's overall abilities.We know what you're thinking, though: "Perks? You mean like Perks you unlock from an RPG-like progression tree?" Yes, and no. Red Dead Redemption 2 does in fact offer these sorts of Perks, but they're unlocked by obtaining special items known as Talismans and Trinkets, and not from any special in-game progression screen.Talismans and Trinkets are primarily crafted at Fences--special black market shops that sell all manner of useful items you can't get at any ol' General Shop. You'll need parts from Legendary Animals to craft them. Others are rewarded to you by completing specific missions under special conditions. While Talismans and Trinkets are technically items, know that you don't need to equip them in order for them to be active. Once you acquire one, it'll affect Arthur's abilities permanently, and they can even be equipped as a cosmetic item.Below we run down all of the Talismans we've found so far, what they do, and what you need to unlock them. Any Talismans or Trinkets that have crafting components marked with a "*" are special items that require you to complete specific missions or challenges; a table can be found further below that details their locations.If you're looking for more guides, you'd be remiss not to check out our feature highlighting all the tips you should know before playing. Though, we also have guides on more specific subjects, like cheat codes, gun customization and money making. Be sure to read our Red Dead 2 review if you haven't already.GeneralThe General category has the most Perks affecting a variety of attributes, like weapon degradation, Eagle Eye duration, alcohol resistance, and much more. There are 10 General Perks in total--not including the Eagle Talon Talisman Perk you get from the Special/Ultimate Edition.NamePerk EffectHow To GetBeaver Tooth TrinketSlows weapons degradation by 10%Crafted at Fences with Legendary Beaver ToothBuck Antler TrinketIncreases chances of higher-quality parts from skinning animalsCrafted at Fences using the Legendary Buck AntlerElk Antler TrinketIncreases the money you get from looting by 10%Crafted at Fences using the Legendary Elk AntlerFox Claw TrinketIncreases Eagle Eye duration by five secondsCrafted at Fences using the Legendary Fox ClawPronghorn Horn TrinketStops animals stored on your horse from decomposingCrafted at Fences using the Legendary Pronghorn HornRam Horn TrinketDoubles the amount of herbs you get from picking oregano, creeping thyme, and wild mintCrafted at Fences using the Legendary Ram HornWolf Heart TrinketDoubles resistance to alcoholCrafted at Fences with Legendary Wolf HeartOwl Feather TrinketReduces speed of Health, Stamina, and Dead Eye Core drain by 15%Reward for completing "Archeology for Beginners" without killing a single personBoar Tusk TalismanDecreases Core drain speed of your horse's Health and Stamina by 10%Crafted at Fences using, Cobalt Petrified Wood*, Gold Earring, Legendary Boar TuskRaven Claw TalismanSlows weapon degradation by 20%Crafted at Fences with Old Brass Compass*Eagle Talon TalismanIncreases Eagle Eye duration by five secondsAvailable as a bonus for Special/Ultimate Edition owners onlyHealthNot including the Iguana Scale Trinket Perk you get from the Special/Ultimate Edition, there are five Health Perks to collect. Each affects your Health in different ways. While some help your Health Core and bar drain speed, others are more specific in decreasing the type of damage you receive.NamePerk EffectHow To GetTatanka Bison Horn TrinketDecreases melee damage received by 10%Crafted at Fences using Legendary Tatanka Bison HornMoose Antler TrinketIncreases your health XP gain by 10%Crafted at Fences with Legendary Moose AntlerIguana Scale TrinketReduces the damage received while on horseback by 10%Available as a bonus for Special/Ultimate Edition owners onlyBear Claw TalismanDecreases the drain speed of your Health Core by 10%Crafted at Fences using Silver Chain Bracelet, Quartz Chunk*, Legendary Bear ClawStaminaThere are five Stamina Perks in total--of which we've gathered three thus far. As you'd expect, most of them affect your Stamina gains and drains.NamePerk EffectHow To GetCougar's Paw TrinketIncreases Stamina XP gain by 10%Crafted at Fences with Legendary Cougar's PawLion's Paw TrinketIncreases Stamina XP gain by 10%Crafted at Fences with Lion's Paw*Bison Horn TalismanDecreases the drain speed of your Stamina Core by 10%Crafted at Fences using Abalone Shell Fragment*, Silver Earring, and Legendary Bison HornDead EyeThere are five Dead Eye Perks in total. Below you can find the three we've discovered so far, which focus on decreasing the speed of Dead Eye Core and bar drain, as well as increase the gain speed of Dead Eye XP.NamePerk EffectHow To GetCoyote Fang TrinketIncreases Dead Eye XP gain by 10%Crafted at Fences with Legendary Coyote FangPanther's Eye TrinketDecreases drain speed of Dead Eye bar by 10% for three secondsCrafted at Fences with Legendary Panther's EyeAlligator Tooth TalismanDecreases the drain speed of Dead Eye Core by 10%Crafted at Fences using Vintage Civil War Handcuffs*, Gold Jointed Bracelet, and Legendary Alligator ToothSpecial Crafting MaterialsAs stated, some Talismans and Trinkets require special crafting components you can only get from certain instances in the story or by completing challenges. Below you can find a rundown of where these special components are found.Crafting ItemTalisman/Trinket RecipeHow To GetCobalt Petrified WoodBoar Tusk TalismanLocated in a chest under a rock overhang northwest of Lake IsabellaOld Brass CompassRaven Claw TalismanLocated in Francis Sinclair's cabin after mailing all 10 rock carvings in the "Geology for Beginners" missionQuartz ChunkBear Claw TalismanRecieved by mailing in the first dinosaur bone location in the "Test of Faith" missionLion's PawLion's Paw TrinketTaken from the lion during the Stranger Mission: "He's British, of Course IV"Vintage Civil War HandcuffsAlligator Tooth TalismanMail in a set of Cigarette CardsInfo from Gamespot.com