The Trials of Osiris is back in Destiny 2 for the weekend, with the added bonus of the ability to make progress in the Guardian Games event that kicked off this week. The Messenger makes its return this week, and you'll want to grab one while you can. Here's the map you're facing this week and a full rundown of the rewards you can earn.As always, this weekend's Trials event continues to the Tuesday weekly reset, so you've got until April 27 to earn rewards and spend tokens with Saint-14.Trials of Osiris Map And Rewards (April 23-27)Map: Javelin-143 wins -- The Messenger, Kinetic pulse rifle5 wins -- Hunter, Warlock, or Titan gauntlets: Pyrrhic Ascent Grasps, Gloves, or Gauntlets7 wins -- Hunter, Warlock, or Titan chest armor: Pyrrhic Ascent Vest, Vestment, or PlateFlawless run -- The Messenger (Adept)You can snag two pieces of this season's new Trials of Osiris armor this week, provided you can manage seven wins.While the Trials of Osiris will give you some of the toughest challenges in Destiny 2, the PvP event isn't only for the very best players in the game. You can still earn Trials rewards--which is currently some of the best gear in the game--just by playing matches, win or lose. The End Game bounty from Saint-14 awards each week's three-win reward just for participating. There's also a Seasonal Challenge that awards another weapon drop if you can win a total of seven rounds (as opposed to complete matches).Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Season 3 just launched yesterday for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, but Treyarch already released a new update today, which includes some weapon tuning and error fixes for the game. The patch notes also detail some new additions in the Zombies Outbreak mode.The weapon tuning adds buffs for the AK-74u submachine gun, and there are changes for the Patrol Grip Underbarrel attachment for all submachine guns and the QBZ-83 assault rifle.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Lionsgate's Saw series is one of the company's best-known properties and has spanned multiple movies, including a spin-off called Spiral starring Chris Rock that's due for release this year. The company is now considering bringing the Saw franchise to TV.Lionsgate Television chairman Kevin Beggs told Deadline in a new interview that his company is evaluating what may be possible for Saw on the small screen."We're always exploring what we can do in television with something like the Saw franchise, so that's a conversation," he said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The MCU Disney+ series The Falcon and The Winter Soldier came to an end with Episode 6, and there were big changes for at least once character during the finale. Sam Wilson got a brand-new costume, and that's not all.There are a few spoilers for the final episode of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier below.The second MCU series revolved around the battle for the mantle of Captain America, with John Walker taking on the role early on, after Wilson surrendered Cap's shield to the US government. Walker wasn't right for the role, which eventually brought Wilson back together with Cap's shield.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis will launch globally this June, Sega announced during its recent Prologue 3 livestream. Ahead of its launch, the publisher is holding a New Genesis closed beta test on PC from May 14-16. Registration for that beta is now underway.To participate in the test, you'll first need to download the Xbox Insider Hub, then search for the the Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis beta within that app. Detailed instructions on how to join the beta, as well as system requirements, can be found on the official PSO2 website.We're excited to confirm that PSO2 NEW GENESIS will be launching this June!~ 🎉💫✨This and so much more was confirmed as part of our 'Prologue 3' livestream early this morning~Missed it? The stream is available to view now on our YouTube channel! 🔗: https://t.co/c1VUr4yvnF pic.twitter.com/7oopimb8HV — Phantasy Star Online 2 - Global (@play_pso2) April 22, 2021Sega notes that space is limited for this closed beta test, with players being granted access on a first come, first served basis. If you do get in, you'll be able to earn a variety of rewards for accomplishing different tasks during the beta. Players who suppress a boss, for instance, will receive a Clinging Rappy Earring accessory and a special stamp. Sega says these rewards will be distributed after New Genesis officially launches.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A new My Hero Academia game is being released globally this spring on iOS and Android devices.In an announcement made by Funimation and Sony Pictures Entertainment Games, it was confirmed that My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero would release in North America, Latin America, the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Scandinavia. The game was originally released in Asia in December 2020.My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero is an open-world title that features its own unique story. In it, players build their own teams of heroes and tackle some of the franchise's villains, like Nomu and Shigaraki. Players can also look forward to a PvP mode where teams can be pitted against each other. A co-op mode titled Allied Assault will also be present, although there are no details on what challenges players will face together.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Fortnite Championship Series, Epic's marquee esports event for its biggest game, is back for another round. While few will compete, many more will watch. If you're wondering how and where to watch the FNCS, what the schedule looks like, FNCS Twitch Drops, and what's up for grabs for competitors, here's all you need to know about the Fortnite Championship Series for Chapter 2 Season 6.Fortnite Championship Series Schedule And Where To WatchThe Fortnite Championship Series will take place over the next month, with the entire show available to watch on the official Fortnite Twitch channel. The opening rounds consist of three qualifiers which will be streamed live every Sunday for the next three weeks on April 25, May 2, and May 9.The weekend of May 16 is a bye week for all players before the FNCS Semi-Finals begin on May 22 and continue the next day, May 23. This includes the dramatic Reboot Round, which gives disqualified teams one last chance to make the finals. Once that last piece of the bracket is set, the FNCS Finals will kick off on May 29 and run through May 30.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

If you haven't preordered New Pokemon Snap for Nintendo Switch, Walmart has a pair of adorable bundles up for grabs. The bundles cost $60 each--the regular list price of the game--and come with Pokemon-themed hats. We imagine these will sell out before the game launches next Friday, April 30, so you may want to lock in your preorder as soon as possible. Walmart is offering free release day delivery for both bundles. New Pokemon Snap + Pikachu Knit Cap $60 This New Pokemon Snap bundle comes with a Pikachu knit cap. We especially like that this beanie has little Pikachu ears. If you have a huge Pikachu fan in your life, this bundle would definitely make a great gift. See at Walmart New Pokemon Snap + Poke Ball Hat $60 If you're more of a baseball cap kind of Pokemon fan, you can get a bundle with a snapback featuring a Poke Ball on the front. See at Walmart These bundles are the best preorder deals we've seen for New Pokemon Snap thus far. Target was offering a magnetic picture frame with New Pokemon Snap preorders, but the retailer sold out of all preorders a while back.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

AT&T is looking into possibly selling Rooster Teeth Productions LLC, a subdivision of WarnerMedia's Sales and Distribution subsidiary, Bloomberg reports.Bloomberg's sources, who remained anonymous because the matter is "private," said the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has "complicated efforts to sell the business." This comes after AT&T spun off DirecTV and other streaming parts of the business in a deal with TPG Capital in February 2021. AT&T did not specify how much it's possibly seeking in the sale of Rooster Teeth, according to Bloomberg.Rooster Teeth cancelled RTX Austin 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, rescheduling the event for the following September. RTX returns this year as a digital event called RTX At Home, taking place between July 8-17. The annual event goes back to Austin in 2022, though it's unclear if in-person attendance will be allowed.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Mortal Kombat is now in theaters and on HBO Max, so you can choose your destiny in order to watch it. While the movie veers away from one major thing from the original game, it does have plenty of nods to familiar faces from the franchise, including a big Easter egg in the final scene. However, that's not the only Easter egg. The movie has plenty. It can be hard to take note of all of the nods, references, and Easter eggs on display in any movie, let alone one as action-packed and fast-paced as Mortal Kombat. Don't worry, though, we've done the heavy lifting for you. Take a look below at the 25 best Easter eggs we found hidden in the movie, then test your might by sounding off in the comments with your favorite, and check out GameSpot's review of Mortal Kombat.Warning: The following contains literally all of the spoilers for the new Mortal Kombat movie. If you haven't watched it yet, you should clearly just bookmark this and come back after you have.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Some of the most memorable gaming experiences involve working together to achieve a goal with friends and family, and if you primarily play on Xbox One or Series X|S, there are plenty of great co-op Xbox games you can play with others. To help you dig through them all and find the titles most worth your time, we've rounded up the 25 best Xbox co-op games. All of the games on this list are playable on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and some are even available on Xbox Game Pass.Whether you're looking for a game to play online with friends or something light and fun to enjoy on the couch with your partner, we think you'll find something that stands out on this list. From live service games like Sea of Thieves and Destiny 2 to lovingly crafted platformers such as It Takes Two and Unravel 2, there's no shortage of rewarding co-op games on Xbox, regardless of which genres you're into. We've organized the list in alphabetical order and will continue to update it as more excellent co-op games are released for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Sign up for Game Pass You can try out Ultimate and get your first month for $1. See Game Pass at Microsoft Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Pokemon Sword and Shield players can claim another free item for a limited time. The Pokemon Company is distributing a free Weakness Policy via Mystery Gift until April 26. When a Pokemon holding this item is hit by a super-effective attack, its Attack and Special Attack stats are each raised by two stages.To claim the free item, you'll need to fire up your copy of Pokemon Sword or Shield and follow these steps:Open Mystery Gift from the menu screenSelect Get with Code/PasswordFollow the prompts to connect onlineInput WPF1NALSPC3The free code was revealed during the Players Cup III Global Finals, which run this weekend. The competition is being broadcasted on Twitch, with separate streams devoted to the video game finals, TCG finals, and Pokken Tournament DX finals. You can find the full schedule on the official Pokemon website.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

We're only a few months away from the release of Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin on Nintendo Switch and PC. A sequel to the 2016 3DS game, Monster Hunter Stories 2 is a spin-off featuring turn-based combat and a loop that can be compared to Pokemon in some ways. If you're looking forward to Monster Hunter Stories 2, preorders are starting to pop up at multiple retailers. There are several editions to choose from as well as a cool preorder bonus and new Amiibo that interact with the game.Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Preorder BonusMonster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin preorder bonusIf you preorder any edition of Monster Hunter Stories 2, you'll receive the Kamura Maiden outfit for Ena. Preorder Monster Hunter Stories 2 Standard Edition $60 Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin for Nintendo Switch is available to preorder now at Amazon for $60. Amazon is offering free release-day delivery. Digital copies for Switch are available on the eShop, and PC preorders are live on Steam. We imagine physical preorders will go live at other retailers soon. See at Amazon See on Switch eShop See on Steam Preorder Monster Hunter Stories 2 Deluxe Edition $71.23 Monster Hunter Stories 2 Deluxe edition preorders are currently only available on PC via Steam. The Deluxe edition comes with an assortment of in-game goodies:Kuan Coat for EnaLayered Razewing Armor Alpha and BetaSpiky Nergal hairstyleNergigante and Pukei-Pukei Costumes for NavirouTwo sticker sets See on Steam Preorder Monster Hunter Stories 2 Collector's Edition Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin also has a Collector's edition for Nintendo Switch that's exclusive to GameStop. It's not available to preorder just yet, and it's unclear how much it will cost. The Collector's edition comes with all of the Deluxe edition content as well as the Razewing Ratha Amiibo, an enamel pin, and a sticker pack. Once it's available, you should be able to find it using the link below. See at GameStop Monster Hunter Stories 2 Amiibo Three new Amiibo will be joining the Monster Hunter lineup at launch: Razewing Ratha, Ena, and Tsukino. Each Amiibo unlocks a layered armor set for your character to wear. Amiibo preorders aren't live yet, but we've included links where we expect them to show up at GameStop and Best Buy below. See at Best Buy See at GameStop Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Universal Pictures has announced Fast Fridays, a free event that will allow you to "see every Fast & Furious film on the big screen to celebrate the arrival of F9," which itself will be in theaters on June 25. The festivities kick off on April 30, when The Fast and the Furious will screen at over 500 theaters in the United States, followed each Friday by the next entry in the film series.As the marathon gets further underway, the full total of theaters nationwide participating is expected to climb to 900 total theaters. To start making plans to safely venture out to your local cinema in the coming weeks, local listings can be found via the marathon's official website, which largely functions as a portal to theater chains for further information. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The new Mortal Kombat movie is in theaters and out on HBO Max now, for all of your fatality needs. The movie introduces a number of iconic characters, is loaded with familiar special moves, and doesn't skimp on the blood. However, there is one pretty significant departure from the fighting video game franchise's history. There's a reason for that, though, according to director Simon McQuoid.Warning: The following contains spoilers from the new Mortal Kombat movie. If you've yet to watch it in theaters or on HBO Max, you should probably steer clear for now.While we see a number of fights between a variety of characters--and several definitive winners--none of it takes place in the actual Mortal Kombat tournament. After all, that's the original point of Mortal Kombat, these fighters are battling to the death to become the tournament's grand champion. And while the tournament is mentioned quite a bit in the movie, we don't actually see it. Unlike the original Mortal Kombat film, all of the fighting in this new movie takes place before it can even start.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com