In today’s digitally-based world, protecting your sensitive information is paramount. By now, you've undoubtedly heard of compromising data leaks or cyber thieves who can pull credit card, bank account, or even social security numbers from your laptop or smartphone just using shared public Wi-Fi.A common solution for combating the perils of cybersecurity is a VPN, but often these are not fully effective. In fact, it's been reported that as much as 84% of user data is at risk of theft or leakage when protected by traditional VPNs. Thankfully, there's a solution to take control of your cybersecurity and surf the internet comfortably with the Deeper Connect Nano Decentralized VPN Hardware, available for only $255 when you use the coupon code GSDEALS15.The Deeper Connect Nano is the next generation of the Deeper Connect Mini, a hardware VPN that's highly rated for its security and ease of use, with all of the same features in a more portable package. It's a decentralized VPN that works without a subscription. Simply buy the hardware, plug it in, and surf the internet with confidence that your sensitive information is secure.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

While they may not be blockbuster-level releases, Nintendo's obscure Famicom Detective Club games arrive on Switch next week, making this a notable moment for the system. As Nintendo itself has called them, these two games are "deep cuts" from the company's early years, a pair of previously unlocalized visual novels that originally launched for the Famicom Disk System (hence their namesake) back in the late '80s. This marks the first time either title is ever being released outside of Japan, and I hope Nintendo continues to bring more of these kinds of curiosities to the West.If nothing else, the Famicom Detective Club remakes are noteworthy for their historical value. As with Fire Emblem, my own introduction to the series came through Super Smash Bros. Melee. The fighting game featured a number of trophies calling back to Japan-only titles, including one of Famicom Detective Club's heroine, Ayumi Tachibana. That small Easter egg was a fascinating glimpse at a lesser-known piece of Nintendo's oeuvre, but I had long assumed the series would remain just that--a footnote in the company's history. Their release on Switch, however, finally gives players outside of Japan their first official chance to experience the titles, and introduces the forgotten series to a modern audience.What also makes Famicom Detective Club interesting is the team behind it. The games were originally developed by Nintendo R&D1, the division that produced Kid Icarus and Metroid (among other titles). Many of the developers who worked on those classics had a hand in Famicom Detective Club, including Yoshio Sakamoto. While he is perhaps best known for his work on the Metroid series, Sakamoto was responsible for penning the script for both Famicom Detective Club titles--some of his earliest writing credits on a video game.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The World Ends With You (TWEWY) was a lot of things--an innovative RPG that put the Nintendo DS's touch screen to good use, a stylish experience that demonstrated youthful expression through fashion and music, and one of the most experimental games in Square Enix's history. But despite the game's cult status, TWEWY has not had an official follow up in the 14 years since its release. Until now, that is, with the upcoming NEO: The World Ends With You.The original TWEWY came back around with the Switch remaster in 2018, dubbed Final Remix, albeit with mixed results from the retooled controls to accommodate the platform change. However, this upcoming sequel, NEO: The World Ends With You, is a sort of rebuild of what made the original special. I recently had a brief interview with its key developers, which included Tetsuya Nomura (creative producer and character art designer), Tatsuya Kondo (series director), Hiroyuki Ito (director), and Tomohiko Hirano (producer). And from talking with them, I have a clearer picture of how TWEWY is being modernized not just in a gameplay sense but also in its attitude.We covered NEO TWEWY's character designs and their conception, storytelling and ties to the original game, and how the combat has shifted from touch controls to a fast-paced action-RPG with a dynamic party system. We have a better understanding of what we can expect from this anticipated follow-up, and it seems that bringing the series into a modern era isn't going to take away from what made TWEWY unique, either. My only regret is not leaving enough time to talk about the soundtrack and eccentric jams that have made the series resonate with so many of us.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S both support expanded storage for playing next-gen games, which the PS5 does not, but doing so requires a proprietary storage card. Right now, that Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S is on sale at Newegg, giving you more than $20 off its regular price so you can install even more games. It's the only one that works right now, so you'll rarely find a better deal. See on Newegg To take advantage of the 10% discount, all you have to do is enter the promo code 93XQY65 in the code field during checkout. This will give you the discount, which drops the price down to $198. Though that is still nothing to sneeze at, the card is the only one that supports direct play of Xbox Series X|S games other than the consoles' own internal storage. Currently, other external drives, including other SSDs, only support storing these games, and they must be transferred to the internal drive to play.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Resident Evil Village is available now, and if you're playing on the PS4 or PS5, Sony has an extra way for you to celebrate the new game. Completing quests will reward you with special bonuses, including avatars for either console and a PS4 theme. Celebrate launch day with #REVillage Avatars for PS4 and PS5, plus a PS4 theme. Earn them by completing the quests here: https://t.co/M3xxSJigKV pic.twitter.com/dhrVYhofbC — PlayStation (@PlayStation) May 7, 2021To complete the quest for the Resident Evil Village avatars, which you can set for use on both the PS4 and PS5, all you have to do is answer the date the first Resident Evil game was released on PlayStation. We won't give it away here so you can use your noodle, but a very quick Google search will help, and the question refers to the Japanese release date. After that, just watch 30 seconds of the Resident Evil Showcase video.For the PS4 theme, your job is even easier. All you have to do is watch 30 seconds of the game's trailer and then visit the store listing. Because the PS5 doesn't support themes like the PS4, you can't use it on the newer console.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Resident Evil Village is often an extremely scary game, and it builds on the return to the classic, slower-moving horror of Resident Evil 7 that was also a signature of the early games. However, Capcom took a slightly different approach to how it handled scares this time around, as it didn't want to overwhelm the player with terror like it sometimes did in Resident Evil 7. After all, what good is having scares if people quit before they see them?Speaking to Axios, producer Tsuyoshi Kanda said Capcom received Resident Evil 7 feedback and some players felt it was actually too scary. Scary is obviously the goal in horror, but not if it means players don't want to keep playing it for fear of an unexpected bowel movement."In one regard, that's exactly what's we're striving for, so it's a huge compliment for us," he said. "But at the same time, it's always our goal to create something that anybody can feel comfortable jumping in and playing, so we eased up on the tension curve [in RE Village] relative to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, so players aren't in constant fear."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Microsoft appears to be making a series of Xbox-themed sneakers in collaboration with Adidas. According to a new report from Complex, at least four Xbox shoe releases are scheduled for this year.The report states that leaked documents from Adidas reveal the work-in-progress project to make a whole bunch of shoes themed after the Xbox consoles. Not surprisingly, they appear to have black, white, and neon green colors and feature the Xbox logo prominently on the heel.A prototype of the first pair of Adidas-Xbox shoes to be released, according to Complex's report.The first pair of shoes will be released in June, and they'll be a promotional version of Adidas's new Forum Tech Boost style. Then, in October, two Xbox-themed pairs of Adidas's Forum Mid will drop, followed by another model of the Forum Tech Boost in November. The report also states that more Xbox shoes will be coming in 2022.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Yakuza series will continue to be a turn-based RPG going forward, according to creator Toshihiro Nagoshi and producer Kazuki Hosokawa. The pair confirmed that Yakuza will retain the format explored in Yakuza: Like a Dragon while the spin-off Judgment games, like the newly revealed Lost Judgment, will be more action-focused.The two said "that's right" when asked by IGN if the two series will continue to diverge in this way. They said that the studio, Ryu ga Gotoku, has decided that it will let its "flashy and exhilarating action games" continue in Lost Judgment--and presumably any preceding spin-offs--while the main Yakuza series has been "transformed into a turn-based RPG."Most of the Yakuza series has been action-focused, starring a character named Kazuma Kiryu. The latest game, Like a Dragon, introduced a new protagonist named Ichiban Kasuga along with the new turn-based combat. This was tied into the story. Ichiban was said to be a fan of Dragon Quest games and saw himself like a hero in classic RPGs, so he naturally imagined combat encounters that way.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Best Buy just kicked off a weekend sale that runs through Sunday. While there aren't a ton of deals featured in the promotion, there are some great products up for grabs for nice prices. We've rounded up the best deals in the weekend sale below. For more deals, make sure to check out our roundup of the best deals of the day, which features discounts on the newly released Resident Evil Village and upcoming action game Biomutant. See all deals at Best Buy Game Deals Best Buy's weekend sale includes some solid deals on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch games. Marvel's Avengers is down to $25 and comes with a free steelbook case. Immortals Fenyx Rising is 50% off for all console platforms, and Resident Evil 2 is down to just 18 bucks.Hitman 3 -- $50 ($60)Control Ultimate Edition -- $30 ($40)Marvel's Avengers -- $25 ($40)Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order -- $20 ($40)Star Wars: Squadrons -- $20 ($40)Immortals Fenyx Rising -- $30 ($60)Red Dead Redemption 2 -- $30 ($60)Resident Evil 2 -- $18 ($30) See at Best Buy Sony 55-inch 4K Smart Google TV $750 (was $950) This is the best TV deal in Best Buy's weekend sale. The Sony 55-inch X80J 4K Smart TV normally gos for $950, but you can pick it up for $200 off right now. Though it doesn't have HDMI 2.1, it's still a solid budget TV to show off the power of PS5 or Xbox Series X. It has a great X1 4K processor that produces a vibrant picture, and Motionflow tech helps keep the frame rate steady during intense action moments. The X80J also supports HDR and Dolby Vision. Since it's a Google Smart TV, it has Google Assistant out of the box and can play all of your favorite streaming apps. See at Best Buy Sony Noise-Cancelling Headphones $278 (was $350) If you're looking for a pair of over-ear headphones, you can save a nice chunk of change on the excellent Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones this weekend. Marked down to $278, these fully wireless headphones are capable of connecting to two devices via Bluetooth at once. They have built-in active noise-cancelling tech and adaptive sound control to give you crisp audio regardless of how your surroundings change. They can last for 30 hours on a single charge and have a fast-charging feature that gives them five hours of juice in 10 minutes. This deal is available for all three color models: black, blue, and silver. See at Best Buy Samsung Galaxy Buds Live $130 (was $170) Samsung's Galaxy Buds Live are one of the best pairs of wireless earbuds you can buy right now. Though tiny in size, the 12mm speakers pack a powerful punch to deliver rich sounds. They have an active noise cancellation feature that can be toggled on and off. While these are ideal for those with Android devices, they are compatible with iOS devices, too. See at Best Buy Garmin Vivoactive 3 Smartwatch $90 (was $150) The Garmin Vivoactive 3 Smartwatch is an excellent fitness watch that's on sale for a stellar price. Regularly $150, you can get it for only $90 this weekend. The Vivoactive 3 is compatible with iOS, Android, and Windows phones, and features 15 different apps that monitor various fitness goals and wellness levels for activities such as running, swimming, and yoga. It connects to your smartphone for notifications, too. See at Best Buy Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Long gone are the days of forced round-based survival. One of the best additions Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War brought to Zombies mode is the ability to exfil and end the match, but Season 3 has introduced a bug that prevents players from escaping the map with their lives.Instead of playing until you die, Black Ops Cold War gives Zombies players the option to exfil at certain times within their match. The ability to exfil first becomes available at round 10, and then every five rounds after that. You also get more rewards for successful exfils, which comes in the form of bonus XP and the Aetherium Crystals currency.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

If you're looking for the closest Apple Watch equivalent for Android, then Samsung's latest Galaxy Watch 3 is the smart wearable that has bridged the gap between the two the most thus far. It's a traditional-looking watch, with a circular face and rotating bezel that works in tandem with taps to serve you notifications, track activities, and more. Best yet, it's just $230 today on Amazon, with a discount of $170 on some models. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Starting at $230 (was $400) The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 does pretty much everything that most modern wearables do, letting you interact with smaller versions of popular apps, receive and respond to all sorts of notifications, and track some basic activity data so you can see how well your run or recent gym session was. What makes it special is that Samsung is finally getting the integration with Android just right, as it attempts to mimic the tight bond that the Apple Watch has with iPhones. The strictly Bluetooth version will still need your phone to be nearby, but you can grab both the 41mm and 45mm on sale today. See 41mm at Amazon See 45mm at Amazon Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 LTE Starting at $300 (was $450) If you need your smartwatch to do just that little bit extra, the LTE-equipped versions of the Galaxy Watch 3 are also on sale today. You'll only save $150 as opposed to $170, but you will be able to link it with an eSim to let you watch stream music, make phone calls, and more without the need for your phone to be nearby. If it had a lock-melting laser, it'd be pretty much perfect for James Bond. See 41mm at Amazon See 45mm at Amazon All the discounts apply to all the colors the Galaxy Watch 3 comes in, including gold, silver, and black. There's a more expensive titanium version that is also $150 off today, if you need your smartwatch to match your smart lifestyle.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Guy Ritchie's latest movie, Wrath of Man, hits theaters today, May 7. The film reteams Ritchie with Jason Statham, who starred in the director's earlier movies such as Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, and Revolver.The movie is a loose remake of the 2004 French film Cash Truck, and focuses on a tough security guard who is hired to protect a truck transporting millions of dollars around LA. But he has an ulterior motive for taking the job, which leads to a bloody revenge mission.Wrath of Man has been met with very mixed reviews so far, with some critics praising its dark, intense atmosphere and gritty action, but others criticising the plot and dialogue. It currently holds 65% on Rotten Tomatoes--so here's what the critics have said about Ritchie's violent action thriller.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Resident Evil Village features the return of Chris Redfield, the longtime series hero who also appeared at the very end of Resident Evil 7. However, another fan-favorite, Ada Wong, almost made an appearance as well, as revealed in concept art included with the game's DLC.Available via the Resident Evil Village Deluxe Edition as well as the Trauma Pack DLC, you can view concept art in the game's bonus menu. Here, you'll see a character wielding a crossbow and wearing a plague doctor mask. This is Ada in disguise, and her outfit and weaponry certainly seem appropriate when considering the European setting and more fantasy-inspired elements of the latest game.Gallery According to the game's art director, Ada wasn't included due to "a number of conflicting scenarios," and given the relative lack of series mainstays in Ethan Winters' story, that was probably the right call. Ada Wong has been in a few other Resident Evil games, including her debut in Resident Evil 2 as well as Resident Evil 4 and 6. She's also in the on-rails shooter Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles, which is essentially a retelling of Resident Evil 2, as well as the film Resident Evil: Damnation.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The director of Netflix's most popular movie ever will helm a new film for Warner Bros. starring Idris Elba as a man who survives a bullet to the head.The film is called Stay Frosty, and it's directed by Sam Hargrave, who previously made the record-breaking Netflix movie Extraction. Tyler Marceca (The Disciple Program) wrote the script. According to Deadline, Warner Bros. scored the movie at an auction recently for $1 million."After miraculously surviving a bullet to the head, a man has to figure out who wants him dead and why. He needs to stop the assassin while still making it back home in time to spend Christmas with his son," reads a line from the film's description.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A Quiet Place: Part II star Emily Blunt and writer/director John Krasinski are reportedly seeking additional compensation from Paramount Pictures due to how the sequel's theatrical run has been impacted by both the coronavirus pandemic and the roll-out of the studio's new streaming service, Paramount+. According to Bloomberg, Krasinski and Blunt, who are married, each have contracts on the film that pays them based on the film's box-office performance.However, Paramount, which is owned by ViacomCBS Inc., has reportedly cut the film's exclusive run in theaters in half--to 45 days from 90--and scheduled it for a May 28 release, when many movie chains will still be operating at limited capacity. Furthermore, Paramount reportedly wants to release the upcoming film on Paramount+ as soon as possible to buoy the new service. While none of the principals have yet commented publicly, Bloomberg is speculating that the resolution of this conflict may have ramifications for other future blockbuster releases and how their profits might be distributed.A Quiet Place: Part 2 was one of the first major releases impacted and ultimately delayed--multiple times--by the pandemic. It was originally slated for a March 20 release last year, and is now finding itself to be one of the first trial balloons of a rebounding movie industry hoping to see audiences turn out as much as possible.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com