Nintendo has released a free demo for Miitopia, the upcoming Switch RPG featuring your Mii characters. The demo lets you create and customize your Mii and sample the beginning of the game. Best of all, any progress you make in the demo will carry over once the full game launches on May 21.Miitopia is a light-hearted, turn-based RPG in which you create a party of characters using Miis and travel about the land recovering faces that have been stolen by the Dark Lord (who you also create using one of your Miis). The Switch version is an enhanced port of the 3DS game, which released back in 2017, and features improved visuals, new customization options, and more.A free demo for #Miitopia is available now on #NintendoSwitch #eShop! Download and begin your comedy-filled adventure to bring down the Dark Lord today! The demo even features save-data transfer with the full version!Download the demo and pre-order now: https://t.co/Ms9CjCkjBc pic.twitter.com/KVXB5xg15Z — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 27, 2021Each party member you create in Miitopia can be assigned a different class, which range from traditional RPG staples like warrior and mage to sillier occupations like chef and pop star. Your characters can also form bonds with each other by hanging out together while at inns or embarking on outings, which in turn will unlock extra benefits during battle. This time around, you can also enlist and customize a horse.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Resident Evil Re:Verse, the multiplayer component of the upcoming Resident Evil Village, is coming later this year. An email to "Resident Evil ambassadors" says that the service will begin this summer, rather than alongside Village on May 7. The email did not give more specific timing. Re:Vese is a competitive multiplayer shooter, where players control a set of heroes or villains and battle it out. Downed enemies can become bioweapons to attach to other players. Capcom has been regularly hosting beta tests for the mode.Meanwhile, Resident Evil Village has gotten its own set of demos, albeit with some odd time restrictions. Possibly in response to controversy over the strict demo timing, Capcom opted to extend its final demo by a full week. Some people are already playing the full game, however, as it appears to have leaked in the wild in some territories.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Secretlab's newest product isn't what'd you expect. The manufacturer most known for premium gaming chairs is entering the gaming desk market. The Secretlab Magnus Metal Desk is a gaming desk with a slick look that aims to provide a clean setup, regardless of whether you're using it for gaming or work. The Magnus Metal Desk is available to order now directly from Secretlab. Secretlab Magnus Metal Desk The Magnus features a full steel chassis capable of supporting a 220-pound load. It comes in two sizes: 59.1 inches or 47.2 inches. Both of the models have a 27.5-inch width and 29-inch height. The larger model is available now for $449, while the smaller model will be available at a later date for $399. The desk looks simplistic, but the Magnus' design has a bunch of features that will be of interest to gamers or those with cluttered setups.Secretlab currently estimates a May 26 shipping date at the latest for the 59-inch model. See at Secretlab A seamless cable management system runs under a tray panel on the back of the desk. With a full magnetic design, the Magnus keeps cable management tidy and concealed, eliminating the clutter and tangled mess of cables that plague many gaming setups. The Magnus is a fully modular gaming desk and has numerous accessories dedicated to cable management.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fortnite version 16.30 is out now, and if you don't care to read the complete Fortnite 16.30 patch notes, the main takeaway is the addition of the Unstable Bow, which was leaked earlier this season but we now know operates differently than how some dataminers expected given their available information when it leaked. Here's what you need to know about the Fortnite Unstable Bow.Unstable Bow LocationRebirth Raven sells the Unstable Bow for 500 Gold Bars.The Unstable Bow is the latest, and arguably greatest, bow to arrive for the "primal" Fortnite Season 6. While it doesn't have its own stats to share, that's because of its unpredictable nature, hence its name. The Unstable Bow costs 500 Gold Bars and you can buy up to four if you so wish. This specialty bow changes its behavior with every shot. Cycling between the Explosive, Shockwave, Flame, and Stink Bow randomly, the Unstable Bow gives players a versatile arsenal in just a single inventory slot, which is sure to make it a highly sought-after new weapon.You can find the Unstable Bow at the house on the western beach of Sweaty Sands. DC's Teen Titan, Rebirth Raven, is selling the bow exclusively, so you'll want to speak to her to acquire it. If you're unfamiliar with this unnamed location, we've marked it on the map below.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Fox is teaming up with Warner Bros. Animation to create Bedrock, an upcoming animated sequel series to the iconic animated sitcom, The Flintstones. The new show, which will be aimed at adult audiences rather than kids, will star Elizabeth Banks (Modern Family, 30 Rock). News of the series getting a green light comes via The Hollywood Reporter.Banks, who is also executive producing the series, will voice a grown-up Pebbles Flintstone in a show that takes place 20 years after the 1960s ABC series. No other co-stars or premise details have yet been announced, but it's also worth noting that this isn't Fox's first go at reviving the Flintstones--back in 2012, Seth MacFarlane got a series order for a reboot, but that version didn't progress beyond some early scripts. In fact, this isn't even the first time a Pebbles-centric Flintstones sequel has been attempted, with the short-lived The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show running for one season in late 1971."Long before the Simpsons and Springfield, the Griffins and Quahog, or even when the Belchers started serving burgers on Ocean Avenue, there were the Flintstones and Bedrock," said Michael Thorn, president of entertainment for Fox Entertainment. "Their imprint on the animation universe is undeniable and the idea of adapting it for today's audience is a challenge we here at Fox are very much looking forward to taking on."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Razer has announced the latest version of its mobile-focused gaming mouse, the Orochi V2. The standout feature of the small mouse is Razer's claim of over 950 hours of use on a single AAA battery, which could make this a vital companion when travelling for work or play. Coupled with an upgrade to Razer's HyperSpeed wireless technology, the latest mechanical switches from the company, and a familiar, unassuming design, and you've got a lot of pointer action for just $70. Razer Orochi V2 Mouse $70 ($90 for custom designs) The Orochi V2 doesn't look too different from the original, which launched almost a decade ago. The symmetrical, right-handed design is sleek and unassuming, while a weight less than 60g makes it light enough to pop in a backpack or pocket for on the go. The joy of the Orochi is that it functions just as well for productivity as it does for gaming, with six programmable buttons and the ability to connect over its HyperSpeed-enabled 2.4Ghz signal (to an included dongle) or Bluetooth, letting you effortlessly swap between connections, too. See at Razer See at Amazon The 5G sensor enables up to 18,000 DPI with a 99.4% accuracy rating, while the PTFE feet will keep motion feeling smooth on almost any surface. Razer also offers the flexibility of using either a single AA or AAA battery to power the Orochi V2, with 450 hours of battery life using HyperSpeed and up to 950 hours over Bluetooth.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Capcom shared a load of new details on Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin during its April Monster Hunter digital event. The publisher kicked the stream off by showcasing a new trailer for the game, which introduced a few new and familiar characters that you'll encounter during the course of the adventure.The trailer, which you can watch below, reveals a bit more insight into the game's story. It appears Riders and Hunters are working together to capture the wingless Rathalos, Ratha, which contains a dormant power that can destroy the world if awakened. The trailer also confirms that Lilia and Reverto, two characters who appeared in the previous Monster Hunter Stories, will return in the new game. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A new featurette for Mythic Quest Season 2 teases our favorite storyline on the show--the blossoming romance between game testers Dana (Imani Hakim) and Rachel (Ashly Burch)--among many other things to come in the Apple TV+ series' second season. Watch it below.The featurette teases some Season 2 storylines, including lead programmer Poppy (Charlotte Nicdao) accidentally crashing the game's servers, and the game's writer, C.W. Longbottom (F. Murray Abraham), needing to call into the office as a floating head over Zoom. Most importantly, it shows a glimpse of Dana and Rachel gazing longingly at one another in what looks like a very romantic scene. Fingers crossed.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

After two full-length trailers and a bevy for behind-the-scenes information from the director himself on Twitter, James Gunn's The Suicide Squad hype train is showing no signs of stopping. TotalFilm has recently released a slew of brand new images from the movie, featuring John Cena, Idris Elba, Daniela Melchior, David Dastmalchian, and the already beloved CGI monster, King Shark (voiced by none other than Sylvester Stallone).Check out the images in their tweet below.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

World of Darkness, the series that has spawned tabletop games, video games, and more, is growing its reach with a new movie and TV show. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paradox Interactive is working with Arrival writer Eric Heisserer--who earned an Oscar nomination for that movie--to create a "shared universe" that will span a movie and TV show. Christine Boylan, who has worked on The Punisher, is also contributing the project, along with The Witcher production company Hivemind."The World of Darkness story universe is deliberately and unapologetically inclusive and diverse," Boylan said. "It has always made a point of including equal gendered characters, protagonists and antagonists of every race, and representation of all creeds--bringing a female and diverse audience to gaming like nothing prior. Its games and fandom are a place where women, POC, and the LGBTQI community feel welcome and we are very proud to bring these stories to life."Heisserer added: "The legacy of these stories is way ahead of its time, inviting issues and perspectives other games ignored. This feels like the next step for genre."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Riot Games has released the full patch notes for Valorant's 2.08 update, with the biggest addition being a brand-new map that turns 5v5 into fun in the sun.Breeze is the new map coming in the 2.08 update, billed as being "set on a remote island distinguished by its bright, playful, and colorful environment, with wide open spaces and opportunities for long range encounters." Breeze will debut in an Unrated (Valorant's version of unranked or casual play) queue where only the new map will be playable for two weeks.Other changes coming to Valorant in the 2.08 update include Coach slots in Tournament matches--which allow a player to choose a team and observe it in a live match--as well as a new warning system for first-time offenders of the Valorant Code of Conduct.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

With Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead premiering on Netflix in less than a month, a new interview with star Dave Bautista has arrived. In it, he discusses his acting career and compares it to the world of another former WWE wrestler-turned-movie star, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.When asked by JoBlo if his history in the ring and his massive, muscular frame have been an asset as he forged ahead in his acting career, the Guardians of the Galaxy star said no. "I wanted to go against that grain and make everything much smaller, very subtle," he explained. "I make a living off of subtlety. I want that to be my strength. I want that to be what separates [Johnson and I]. I don't want to be that guy who walks in that room, I never wanted to be that guy."Of course, that's not to take anything away from The Rock, who is one of the biggest movie stars on the planet. Instead, Bautista looks at how Johnson has excelled in his career and decided to try a different way.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

After all the excitement of nuking Warzone's previous Verdansk map and getting new Season 3 content for Black Ops: Cold War, this week is shaping up to be a quieter week for Call of Duty. However there are some new cosmetic bundles coming and changes to the playlists for Black Ops: Cold War on Thursday.In the weekly briefing yesterday, the Call of Duty blog highlighted changes coming to Cold War's playlists. Season 3's new Diesel map will switch from a 3v3 Face Off playlist to 6v6 variant this week. The 6v6 playlist will remain in a moshpit of respawn modes including TDM, Domination, Kill Confirmed, and Hardpoint. In addition, the 3v3 Face Off mode will return to the Featured Playlists, which will include the Diesel map in the rotation. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Indie publisher No More Robots revealed its latest title today, Let's Build A Zoo. The game, which is being developed by Springloaded, is a pixelated zoo tycoon-esque sim but with a pretty major twist. Players can genetically splice together their animals, resulting in adorable new creatures.A trailer for the game, as well as a gameplay preview posted on YouTube, show that at first it looks like your average zoo tycoon game. Players can create themed areas representing different environments that animals inhabit, and decorate them to match. For instance, a woods-themed section with panda bears and boars shown in the gameplay trailer is populated with sprigs of bamboo and a lilypad-filled pond. According to Pip, the woman showing off Let's Build A Zoo, there are "hundreds and hundreds of items to choose from that allow you to decorate your zoo any way that you like."As it moves to the Savannah portion of the zoo, the gameplay trailer also shows off the variations of animals players can encounter. Each animal has multiple different coats or pelt colors, so your pens won't all be filled with the same exact animal.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Nintendo Switch's Joy-Cons offer a lot of flexibility in how the system can be played, letting you use them while the switch is docked, in handheld mode, or even propped up on a flat surface. They can also function as a pair of controllers in local multiplayer. But since the Switch launched, there's been one Joy-Con feature that has been a sore point for players, and no, we're not talking about drift. The Switch's Joy-Con controller lack a traditional D-pad and instead offer four directional buttons on the left-hand Joy-Con where the D-pad would be.For those who prefer the feel of a traditional D-pad, which feels like a must for playing some of the classic SNES games on Switch like Super Mario World and Super Metroid, Hori offers a line of D-pad Switch controllers that simply replace the left Joy-Con on your system. Though they're available in a variety of designs, there's a rare deal on one particular version right now at Amazon--you can snag the Black & Gold Pikachu design that's black with yellow lightning bolts for $20 right now, down from $25. Hori Switch D-Pad Controller $20 (was $25) The Black & Gold Pikachu design is the only one discounted, but it comes with free Prime shipping as early as tomorrow. See at Amazon Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com