The skateboarding game Skater XL gets a big update today, March 11, with the introduction of the new Embarcadero Plaza map. For those unfamiliar, the Embarcadero is the famous waterfront plaza in San Francisco that is popular with skateboarders."When it comes to landmarks in skateboard history, you'd be hard pressed to find more hallowed ground than San Francisco's Embarcadero Plaza during the 1990's era," developer Easy Day Studios said in a post on the PlayStation Blog. "Every day, SF locals and skaters from across the globe would come to EMB to write new pages in the book of skate history daily on the red bricks, stairs, blocks, ledges to the infamous 'Gonz' Gap."The Gonz Gap is named after skateboarding icon Mark "Gonz" Gonzalez, who is believed to be the first to ollie the gap and give it its name. You can find the gap above the "wave" wall on the map.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Immortals Fenyx Rising is GameStop's featured Deal of the Day, and it's on sale for a really great price. Today only, you can snag Ubisoft's latest IP for only $25 on PS5/PS4, Xbox Series X/Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Amazon is matching GameStop's price, but the cost will likely rise tomorrow at Amazon, too. The sale price even applies to the PS5-specific version of the game, which has already sold out once at Amazon and has since been restocked. See deal at Amazon Immortals Fenyx Rising comes with a free next-gen upgrade to Xbox Series X or PS5. For Xbox users, there is only one edition to purchase, and it works on both platforms. PlayStation users can choose between a PS4 disc (upgrades to PS5) or the PS5 version, which is only compatible with PS5.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

While movie theaters in some markets are making plans to cautiously re-open with restrictions in place, TikTok user thevideobunker is single-handedly trying to revive video stores--kind of. "During quarantine, my husband built a video rental store in our basement," the account holder explains in a first-person guided tour of a surprisingly authentic and spacious setup that, indeed, looks exactly like a video store.1. “During quarantine, my husband built a video rental store in our basement.” https://t.co/Mvd8RGhRx3 pic.twitter.com/drghQ5rnGf — Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) March 10, 2021After the local Family Video store closed in 2020, thevideobunker explains, it gave her husband access to "a lot of shelving" and both the idea and inclination to focus on this "instead of refinishing our kitchen cabinets." But this isn't just some dingy basement with a few shelves--it's a legitimate full-fledged facsimile of a video store, complete with an entrance through a front door on a brick wall and neon sign in the window.Inside, the space is full of DVDs and Blu-rays, a cash register, drink fridge, snacks, and memorabilia from assorted films. There's even an additional viewing room off to the side complete with two recliners, wall-to-wall VHS tapes, a LaserDisc player, and retro video games. The account, which launched recently, only has two videos so far--after the initial tour, another video was uploaded answering one viewer's question: "Where's the adults only section?" Thevideobunker's husband replies: "It's up here, behind the counter, so you'll have to blush when you ask for titles."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Director Ryan Coogler has spoken about making the Marvel sequel Black Panther 2 without Chadwick Boseman. The actor, who starred as T'Challa in 2018's hugely successful Black Panther, tragically died from cancer last August.Coogler was interviewed for the Jemele Hill is Unbothered podcast. He was asked about the challenges of writing and directing Black Panther 2, which is scheduled for a 2022 release, without his leading man. Coogler admitted that he was finding it hard to separate his personal loss from the fact he has a job to do."You have a professional life, you've got a personal life," he said. "Personal life, I'm going to say that when you work in something that you love, those things blend, they come together. I'm trying to find a work-life balance. But I'm not there yet, so this is without a question the hardest thing I've had to do in my professional life."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Big changes are coming to Call of Duty: Warzone, it seems, as Activision has released a cryptic transmission that alerts players to a "containment protocol alert" for the battle royale game.The statement tells players to be on high alert for a "contagion warning" for the southeastern part of the battle royale map, Verdansk. Specifically, the message warns players about a breakout of some kind at the Vodianoy ship, along with locations east of it, including the Zordoya Prison Complex and the surrounding areas."You are recommended to exercise extreme caution: Reconnoitering within these newly confirmed anomalous zones may result in additional conflict, as speculative reports indicate secondary forces of unknown origin now residing both within the Prison Complex as well as the fully compromised Shipwreck points of interest.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

During the Microsoft-Bethesda roundtable livestream, Xbox head Phil Spencer was asked a question about how the partnership will impact exclusivity on the platform. Spencer said that while there are "contractual obligations" that must be fulfilled, the partnership is really about delivering exclusive games that "ship on platforms where [Xbox] Game Pass exists."Pete Hines threw the question to Spencer, who noted that he has heard the community and wanted to be as clear as he can because he thinks that transparency is fair. After meandering a bit about how "every Bethesda game [is not] exclusive" due to contractual obligations, Spencer said that Bethesda games will exist on any platform where Xbox Game Pass lives."If you're an Xbox customer the thing I want you to know is this is about delivering great exclusive games for you, that ship on platforms where [Xbox] Game Pass exists," Spencer said. "That's our goal. That's why we're doing this. That's the root of this partnership that we're building and the creative capability we will be able to bring to market for our Xbox customers. It is going to be the best it's ever been for Xbox after we're done here."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

DC fans will be able to watch the highly anticipated Zack Snyder's Justice League as part of a watch party on March 18. The screening will also have a video introduction and live interaction from Snyder himself.As reported by Deadline, HBO Max will be using Scener on the Chrome web browser for the live watch party. Scener synchronizes viewing, allowing viewers to watch together and talk about the movie in a chat window. The film kicks off on the Scener website at 4 PM PT/7 PM ET on March 18. As well as the introduction, Snyder will join in the conversation throughout the screening.In a statement, Snyder said, "I'm excited to finally share my vision for Justice League in a virtual screening with our incredible fanbase who, through the power of community and an inspiring grassroots campaign, played a major role in making this premiere possible."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Microsoft-Bethesda roundtable video presentation didn't have any real news about the future of both companies, but it won't be much longer until we get some real news.Marketing executives Aaron Greenberg for Xbox and Erin Losi for Bethesda Softworks confirmed that they are now talking and sharing ideas for future announcements. Greenberg said "historically it was E3" when Microsoft and Bethesda would make big announcements, but now it may be during a different format. Whatever the case, Greenberg and Losi said players can expect news about the future of Bethesda and Xbox at some point in the summer.Summer officially runs June 20-September 22 in the northern hemisphere, so you can expect some news during that time period. None of this is a surprise, as it was previously reported that Microsoft and Bethesda would make announcements during events in the summer. These events might take place on the same day, back-to-back, to deliver a big one-two punch, according to the reports.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A slew of Bethesda games are being added to Xbox Game Pass this week. 20 titles from the publisher's catalog will be available on Game Pass starting tomorrow, March 12, 16 of which will be playable on console, PC, and mobile via cloud streaming.Among the additions are well-known releases such as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Doom Eternal, as well as some older Bethesda titles like the original Doom, Doom 64, and The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. The full list of Bethesda games coming to Game Pass, as detailed by Xbox Wire, can be seen below:Dishonored Definitive Edition (console, PC, cloud)Dishonored 2 (console, PC, cloud)Doom 1993 (console, PC, cloud)Doom II (console, PC, cloud)Doom III (console, PC, cloud)Doom 64 (console, PC, cloud)Doom Eternal (console, PC, cloud)The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (console, PC)The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (console, PC)The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition (console, PC, cloud)The Elder Scrolls Online (console, cloud)The Evil Within (console, PC, cloud)Fallout 4 (console, PC, cloud)Fallout 76 (console, PC, cloud)Fallout: New Vegas (console)Prey (console, PC, cloud)Rage 2 (console, PC, cloud)Wolfenstein: The New Order (console, PC, cloud)Wolfenstein: The Old Blood (console, PC, cloud)Wolfenstein: Youngblood (console, PC, cloud)The new additions were announced as part of the Xbox-Bethesda roundtable, which was posed as a way to meet "the faces behind the Bethesda games and studios you know and love." Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg warned that this wouldn't be a venue for news and reveals, but the company had promised that more Bethesda games were coming to Game Pass.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Apple Studios has made another big play to help it get a bigger footing in the movie business as it looks to compete against Netflix, Disney+, and others. The company has signed a multi-year deal with Brian Grazer and Ron Howard's Imagine Entertainment to make more movies that will be exclusive to Apple TV+, according to Deadline.This is a "first-look" deal, meaning Apple gets first right of refusal before Grazer and Howard are allowed to shop their projects to different studios.Imagine Entertainment is a juggernaut in the film industry, responsible for movies over multiple decades such as 8 Mile, Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind, Cinderella Man, American Gangster, The Da Vinci Code, and many others. Most recently, Imagine closed a deal with Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, and Joel Edgerton for the new movie Thirteen Lives about the Thai cave rescue in 2018.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous Season 3 will be released by Netflix on May 21. The first trailer for the new season of the animated Jurassic World spin-off series has also been revealed.The trailer is short and doesn't reveal too much about the plot for Season 3. However, it makes it clear that our young heroes will be facing a scary new dinosaur threat. It looks like something has escaped from a lab, and it possibly shoots fireballs. Check the trailer out below:Camp Cretaceous takes place during the events of the first Jurassic World movie, and focuses on a group of kids who are trapped on Isla Nublar as hungry dinosaur roam the park. The voicecast includes Paul-Mike'l Williams (Westworld), Jenna Ortega (The Babysitter: Killer Queen), Ryan Potter (Big Hero 6), and Sean Giambrone (The Goldbergs).Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Thundurus is back in Pokemon Go for a limited time. The Gen 5 Legendary is appearing in its Incarnate Forme once again until March 16, and this time, you'll have a chance to encounter a Shiny version. If you're looking to add the Legendary Pokemon to your collection, here are some tips to help you beat and catch Thundurus.Thundurus Raid ScheduleIncarnate Forme Thundurus is appearing in five-star Raid Battles again from March 11-16, giving you only a few days to catch it. In order to participate in a Thundurus Raid, you'll need to have either a standard Raid Pass to join the battle in-person, or a Remote Raid Pass to join remotely. Both are on sale in Pokemon Go's in-game shop, but Niantic is also giving away one Remote Raid Pass in its free weekly item bundles, which are available every Monday in March.Incarnate Forme Thundurus Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Bethesda Game Studios managing director Ashley Cheng has shared some high-level details on two of the company's most-anticipated upcoming games: Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI.During the Bethesda-Microsoft briefing, Cheng said the team working on Starfield is uniquely positioned to succeed because the developers themselves have worked together for years on other open-world RPGs in the Elder Scrolls and Fallout franchises."Today, the team working on Starfield have all worked on several open-world RPGs together. This shared experience and chemistry doesn't happen overnight. It takes a long time and it's a lot of hard work," Cheng said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Can you play Roblox on PS4 or PS5? Sadly, the answer is no. Roblox is one of the most popular online game platforms out there, raking in 199 million monthly active users across all current platforms, but since its official launch in 2006, PlayStation users have been left out. The question then is will Roblox ever come to PS4 or PS5? Let's explore which platforms Roblox is currently available on, and which platforms it might launch on in the future.Will Roblox Come To PS4 Or PS5?The answer is most likely yes. In a July 2016 stream on the Roblox Twitch channel, now-former social media manager Jack Hendrik gave what we believe was one of the last updates on whether or not Roblox is coming to PS4."Soon?" stated Hendrik. "It is in production, that has been confirmed. We are working on [Roblox] for PS4. I do not have a release date for you guys."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

If you've ever wanted Halo socks or a Master Chief mug, Best Buy has you covered with a new Halo Infinite collector box full of themed merch. Available for $40, the Halo Infinite collector box contains a Master Chief art print, a tiny collectible Energy Sword, the aforementioned socks, and more. It releases March 28, but you can preorder it now. Halo Infinite collector box $40 The collector box's full contents are a Master Chief art print, Halo hat, Master Chief mug, a phone holder, Master Chief and Warthog pins, UNSC socks, and the Energy Sword vinyl figure. See at Best Buy If you're looking for more Halo Infinite merch, Best Buy has a number of cool options. Best Buy's exclusive Master Chief Funko Pop has an awesome camo finish, while the 8-inch Master Chief figure can hold your phone and controller while you're not using them. The best Halo figure, however, is definitely the Dark Horse Master Chief PVC statue. It features Chief in a strong, majestic pose as he holds the iconic assault rifle and surveys the area.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com