A Halo Infinite developer has responded to a gameplay video making the rounds about the sci-fi shooter's use of aim assist on PC. Lead sandbox designer Quinn DelHoyo shared some important context about what's actually happening in an attempt to downplay concerns about it.DelHoyo explained that this video looks like an extreme example of aim assist--because it is. The player has gone AFK and the game moves the crosshairs onto the enemy as part of the aim assist feature, which is popular in many online shooters. DelHoyo pointed out that, had the player touched the mouse (or controller, presumably), aim-assist would be "instantly disabled.""Once movement stops, it takes half a second to enable again. This does not come into effect during gameplay," DelHoyo said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The arrival of the No Time To Die in two weeks feels like something of a milestone in the ongoing state of flux that is film distribution. The latest James Bond is hardly the first of 2020's delayed blockbusters to finally hit screens--F9: The Fast Saga, Black Widow, Jungle Cruise, and A Quiet Place: Part 2 all finally reached theaters this year. But with an original release date of April 2020, No Time To Die was one of the first films to be delayed, and the 18 months between that date and its final US debut on October 8 will be the longest wait for any major movie in the COVID era. It's also a period of time that has seen previously unthinkable shifts in the way Hollywood distributes films and how audiences consume them.One year ago, GameSpot published this article, which tracked the events of 2020 so far, and made some predictions for what would happen next. At that stage, there were still several big movies lined up for theatrical releases in the final three months of the year. Ultimately, none of these arrived as expected--Wonder Woman 1984 debuted on HBO Max at the same time as the theaters that managed to remain open at Christmas, while Soul was sent straight to streaming. Free Guy was pushed deep into 2021, and Coming 2 America was sold off to Amazon and released months later. With no vaccine at that point and a second (or third) wave of COVID-19 about to hit many countries, the future seemed as unpredictable as at any stage of the pandemic.In early December, Warner drew a line in the sand with the shock announcement that it would send every single movie on its 2021 slate to HBO Max on the same day they hit theaters. This wasn't just the films expected in the coming few months, such as Wonder Woman 1984, Godzilla vs. Kong, and Mortal Kombat. It was also hugely anticipated movies that weren't due until the end of 2021--such as Dune and The Matrix Resurrections--when the world might conceivably be a very different place.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Square Enix has announced that the Life is Strange Remastered Collection will launch on February 1, 2022, for Google Stadia, PC, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One. It will include remastered versions of Life is Strange and Life is Strange: Before the Storm. The collection is also playable on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S via backward compatibility. Both games will have remastered character and environmental visuals, as well as a new engine and light upgrades. Additionally, Life is Strange will have fully motion-captured facial animations. Before the Storm includes the original deluxe edition content, which consists of outfits and the Farewell episode.The Life is Strange Remastered Collection was originally set to launch on September 30. However, the game was then delayed to early 2022 due to difficulties in development, as well as alleviate pressure since the studio was also putting final touches on Life is Strange: True Colors.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Now that the Halo Infinite multiplayer beta has gone live, players are tinkering around with it and making all manner of fun discoveries, and this includes what looks like the return of a popular exploit. Players have discovered that the BXB/BXR trick, which lets you perform melee attacks in quick succession, appears to be supported in Halo Infinite.A clip posted on Reddit shows this off in action. It looks very extreme, and the audio really amplifies the intensity of the exploit. The author of the post, CraftZ49, believes this will be patched out before launch, but it doesn't appear that 343 has yet to address this. The fact that this is only being discovered now, during the second Halo Infinite beta, suggests that this was not possible in the first test back in July. These types of exploits were featured in previous Halo games, including Halo 2 most prominently. It was never patched out of the game, and it became a popular tactic among groups of users. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Eating Doritos could be your ticket to getting double XP in Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Vanguard. Specially marked bags of Doritos are now appearing at retailers in the US, it seems, offering "dual XP" for both Warzone and Vanguard. The packaging states that purchasers get double XP and double weapon XP in both games, which share progression.Presumably the double XP only applies for a set period of time, but we don't know the specifics at this stage. You can see what the special Doritos bags look like in the image below, as shared by Twitter user @Aeroenex6793 (via CharlieIntel), who apparently snapped the photo at a Walmart on the east coast of the US.@CallofDuty #Vanguard 2xp codes found in USA Walmarts on east coast #CallOfDuty @charlieINTEL @TheMW2Ghost pic.twitter.com/6grxnsocFB — Aeroenex (@Aeroenex6793) September 24, 2021That such a promotion would exist is no big surprise, as Call of Duty has for years partnered with food and snack brands to offer double XP in this manner. It's not just Call of Duty, either, as Microsoft has a Halo Infinite deal with Kellogg's to give out double XP when you buy Pringles and Pop-Tarts.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Disney's Marvel unit has filed five lawsuits in hopes of retaining full control and ownership of Avengers characters including Iron Man, Spider-Man, Dr. Strange, Ant-Man, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Falcon, Thor, and others. News of these filings was first reported by The New York Times.The litigation is a counter move after heirs of several Marvel authors filed dozens of termination notices with the U.S. Copyright Office, seeking to end Marvel's licenses to the characters. However, Marvel argues that the characters were created under "work for hire" arrangements, meaning that the heirs would have no valid claim to the copyrights.In the filing, Marvel draws a parallel to a case involving Jack Kirby, who co-created The X-Men, Thor, and Iron Man. Kirby's heirs similarly sought to reclaim copyright to his creations, but the federal courts sided with Marvel, finding that the characters were created under work-for-hire arrangements. Marvel's lawyers, led by Daniel Petrocelli, say these cases present "virtually identical circumstances."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

GTA Online players can get triple rewards for participating in Deadline, an Adversary Mode. All players ride Shotaros that give off light trails that explode upon contact. The objective of the game then is to avoid bumping into these lethal lights and to get other players to cross into the trails. There's also different power-ups like speed boosts or hop abilities available for players to take advantage of.In other increased rewards, Meth and Cocaine MC Sell Missions will give double GTA$, and Car Meet's Pursuit Series will give players double Rep. Additionally, placing top give in the LS Car Meet Series for four consecutive days will get players a free Karin Previon.This week's Lucky Wheel prize is the Nagasaki Outlaw. A free piece of apparel is also Nagasaki-themed: Players can get a white and red hoodie with the words Nagasaki scrawled on the front.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Call of Duty: Warzone's annoying shipping container structures may finally be opening soon, as a glimpse of Verdansk's shipping containers make a brief appearance in Treyarch's Season 5 cinematic outro trailer for Black Ops Cold War's ongoing narrative.Yesterday's cinematic trailer shows operators Frank Woods and Jason Hudson discussing the recent events from Season 5's previous cinematics, which include Stitch and Kitsune activating the Numbers broadcast. Woods and Hudson believe their fellow operator Alder has become compromised after the broadcast.If you blink, you might miss the quick clip of Warzone's shipping structures when Hudson mentions that Adler has now gone rogue in Verdansk. This is likely a tease that players can expect something to finally happen with those containers.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

There's never been a better time to be a fan of racing games, as not only is there no shortage of great titles to choose from, but they all look fantastic on current consoles and PC rigs. Not only is there a wide selection of attractive games to choose from, but you can faithfully replicate what it feels like to be inside of a modern hypercar thanks to a selection of peripherals on offer from multiple manufacturers.Manufacturers from Logitech to Thrustmaster have long offered terrific steering wheels to use in these games, and even though many of them cost several hundreds of dollars, they're well worth investing in when you want to treat yourself to a virtual track day. If you're on the hunt for more hardware to enhance your racing experience, we've also got round-ups on the best accessories currently available for Xbox, PS4, and PS5.We've rounded up the best racing wheels on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, with some of our entries even boasting multiplatform use. If you're looking for some games to play with your new racing wheel, check out our roundup of the best PlayStation racing games (many of which are also available on Xbox and PC). The most prominent racing exclusives on PlayStation and Xbox are getting new entries soon as well. Make sure to check out our Forza Horizon 5 preorder guide and Gran Turismo 7 preorder guide for more details.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Similar to Corrupt Taro, Corrupt Woodsmith is a test of the abilities and strategies you've developed up to this point in Kena: Bridge of Spirits. In Taro's case, that mostly has to do with the Spirit Bow, as most of the ways to weaken him and make the fight easier are related to sniping parts of his body. Similarly, Woodsmith is all about your recently acquired Spirit Bombs--this fight requires you to regularly use Kena's bomb abilities, so having a good grasp of how they work is vital for overcoming this fight.In the following guide, we go over how to best handle the Woodsmith and her fiery attacks. More so than the Taro boss fight, this battle will test you on your ability to keep track of your surroundings. Always keep in mind where the Woodsmith is, as well as where the two healing flowers are in relation to you. Turning your back on the Woodsmith to run away and heal can result in some easily avoidable deaths--this boss behaves differently depending on how far away you are from her and turning your back to run away means you'll have a hard time responding to her long-range attacks. Keep your eyes on Woodsmith so you can keep track of her tells.More Kena: Bridge Of Spirits Guides:Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Just about every week brings something new to Destiny 2, whether it's story beats, new activities, or interesting new combinations of elements that let players devastate each other in the Crucible. Iron Banter is our weekly look at what's going on in the world of Destiny and a rundown of what's drawing our attention across the solar system.Bungie rolled out even more Trials of Osiris changes this week, and while I know we've been talking about this a lot, the alterations to the mode continue to sound really excellent. I've spent a little time in the mode again this weekend and remain excited for the adjustments, which is a really nice feeling to have after spending the last year getting amped to try a Trials run and then getting demoralized over the course of a couple hours and some rough losses.Trials isn't the only thing going on this week, though. The Shattered Realm has quickly become one of my favorite things in Destiny 2 right now, and the last couple iterations of the mode have done some really cool things with story. Here we go.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Sable is out now, and the open-world adventure game wears its inspirations on its thick-lined sleeves. With an aesthetic that borrows heavily from the art of Moebius and gameplay that borrows heavily from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you may go into the debut PC and console game from developer Shedworks thinking you know what to expect. But Sable has plenty of surprises in store. It may seem like Breath of the Wild minus combat, but it differs from Nintendo's masterpiece in plenty of other ways as well. And, if you go in expecting pacifist Zelda, you may be waiting for mechanics that will never show up.Here are seven things we wish we knew when we first embarked on our desert adventure.You CAN Upgrade Your StaminaContinue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Money talks in Lost Judgment, and you'll need to have plenty of it if you're looking to keep private eye Takayuki Yagami stocked with restorative items, battle boosters, and taxi fare. Here's how you can keep the detective's bank account in the black.For more on Last Judgment, check out our guide for earning SP quickly, how to solve the Dastardly Detective side case, and our rundown of the locations of all the Kappa statues. You can also read our Last Judgment review.Sell Your PlatesYagami doesn't have time to host a dinner party, and all those plates he collects from cases and fallen enemies are actually valuable items that can be sold off at the pawn shops in Yokohama and Kamurocho. Plates are made with a variety of materials, with the most valuable being gold plates, followed by silver, iron, and paper plates. You can only carry 10 of each kind of plate, so check your inventory often to make sure you have space when a rare Gold or Silver plate drops from a fallen foe. Once you have some in your inventory, stop at Ebisu Pawn and trade them in for some easy money.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Takayuki Yagami isn't the only detective operating in Yokohama: The star of Lost Judgment has a rival to contend with when he arrives in the Ijincho. A corrupt detective has set up shop, selling services that are less than legal to unscrupulous clients and causing havoc in the process. It's up to Yagami to stop this dark detective before he drags the reputation of his profession down with him, and finding the culprit takes place across a series of missions that'll put your gadgets and observation skills to the test.Below, we've run through each step of the Dastardly Detective case to help you solve this especially involved mystery, although note that this guide contains some slight spoilers for the case, so don't read on if you want to solve it and uncover the culprit's identity on your own.We've got even more Lost Judgment coverage to help you in Yagami's quest, as well. Check out our guides for quickly earning SP and getting fast cash, as well as our rundown of where you can find all the game's Kappa statues. You might also want to read our Lost Judgment review.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Disney+ has dropped the first official trailer for Muppets Haunted Mansion, which will exclusively debut on the streaming service on October 8. According to a release, the special will also include three original songs titled "Rest in Peace," "Life Hereafter," and "Tie the Knot Tango," plus a cover of "Dancing in the Moonlight."The Muppets are no strangers to seasonal specials, and also no strangers to fun stunt casting with celebrity guests. Alongside your favorite muppets, Muppets Haunted Mansion will feature Will Arnett (Arrested Development), Yvette Nicole Brown (Community), Darren Criss (Glee), and Taraji P. Henson (Hidden Figures). There will also be special appearances by Chrissy Metz (American Horror Story: Freak Show), Ed Asner (Central Park), Craig Robinson (The Office), Pat Sajak (Wheel of Fortune), and John Stamos (Full House). Check out the new trailer below.The official synopsis for Muppet Haunted Mansion is as follows: "In 'Muppets Haunted Mansion' the Great Gonzo--world famous daredevil artiste, has done it all, seen it all, and survived it all. But on Halloween night, the fearless Gonzo takes on the greatest challenge of his life by spending one very daring night in the most grim grinning place on Earth--the Haunted Mansion."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com